2 PHP vulnerabilities rated “critical” discovered. Selva begins offering PHP emergency update support starting at ¥100,000. The service covers web systems such as WordPress and Laravel, from impact assessment through updates and operational checks.
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株式会社セルバ has launched “PHP Emergency Security Update Support,” starting at ¥100,000 for web systems such as WordPress and Laravel, following the discovery of 2 PHP vulnerabilities rated “critical.”
B Lab appoints Peter Williams as CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
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B Lab has appointed Peter Williams as CEO. He will take up the role on Nov. 2 and oversee the promotion of B Corp certification and the global organization.
In September 2026, boutique hotel illi Sui Asakusa-Ryogoku will open in Ryogoku, Sumida Ward, through a collaboration with 株式会社BARE NOTE STUDIO, as part of a hotel redevelopment project for aging and underused properties.
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株式会社BARE NOTE STUDIO and 株式会社東京アセットソリューション will open boutique hotel illi Sui Asakusa-Ryogoku in September 2026 in Ryogoku, Sumida Ward, after redeveloping an aging building.
Celebrating its 45th anniversary, Nagoya-born 世界の山ちゃん takes on a new challenge in Tokyo’s Toranomon!
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株式会社エスワイフード will mark its 45th anniversary by opening a premium-format restaurant, “ワンランク上の世界の山ちゃん 山 虎ノ門ヒルズ店,” at Toranomon Hills in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2026. The company recorded sales of about ¥10.2 billion.
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45th anniversary
Nov. 17, 2026 (Tue.)
Founded in Nagoya in 1981
Sales of about ¥10.2 billion in the fiscal year ended August 2026
“Which one is the fire safety equipment?” Conversations with staff at 15 facilities reveal blind spots in disaster preparedness
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株式会社大井ぐるーぷ has published a “Disaster Preparedness Checklist” identifying blind spots in facility disaster preparedness, based on issues raised in discussions with staff at 15 facilities from March through August 2026.
“Build profitable systems with AI agents”: launches “シス学,” offering AI strategy, training and development for small and medium-sized businesses
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株式会社むさしAI研修 has launched “シス学 (System Management Studies)” for small and medium-sized business owners and published its service website in October 2026. Its key phrase is “Build profitable systems with AI agents,” and the same team handles its 3 services: AI strategy, training and development.
Alternative investment platform "オルタナバンク" unveils "[Ultra-Short-Term] Investor Rewards: Extreme+ Fund ID 1190"
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オルタナバンク, an alternative investment platform operated by SAMURAI証券株式会社, has unveiled a new product, "[Ultra-Short-Term] Investor Rewards: Extreme+ Fund ID 1190." The total offering is 49.6 million yen, with a target yield of 9.99% before tax. Applications will be accepted from October 23 through 25, 2026.
Facts
Total offering: 49.6 million yen
Target yield: 9.99% (before tax)
Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
Offering period: October 23, 2026 (Friday), 12:00 p.m.
Alternative investment platform "オルタナバンク" unveils "[Principal and Interest Repaid in a Lump Sum] Investment Debut Support: Rise Fund ID 1191"
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オルタナバンク, an alternative investment platform operated by SAMURAI証券株式会社, has unveiled a new product, "[Principal and Interest Repaid in a Lump Sum] Investment Debut Support: Rise Fund ID 1191." The total offering is 32.24 million yen, with a target yield of 7% before tax. The minimum investment is 10,000 yen.
Facts
Total offering: 32.24 million yen
Target yield: 7% (before tax)
Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
Alternative investment platform "オルタナバンク" unveils "[Distributions Every 3 Months] Medium- to Long-Term Support Fund for Indian Lenders ID 1192"
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オルタナバンク, an alternative investment platform operated by SAMURAI証券株式会社, has unveiled a new fund, "[Distributions Every 3 Months] Medium- to Long-Term Support Fund for Indian Lenders ID 1192," aimed at supporting lenders in India. The total offering is 48.98 million yen, with a target yield of 7.5% before tax. Applications will be accepted from October 22 through 28, 2026.
Facts
Total offering: 48.98 million yen
Target yield: 7.5% (before tax)
Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
Alternative investment platform "オルタナバンク" unveils "[Ultra-Short-Term] First-Time Investor Support: Extreme Fund ID 1194"
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オルタナバンク, an alternative investment platform operated by SAMURAI証券株式会社, has unveiled a new product, "[Ultra-Short-Term] First-Time Investor Support: Extreme Fund ID 1194." The total offering is 23.25 million yen, with a target yield of 9.9% before tax. The minimum investment is 10,000 yen.
Facts
Total offering: 23.25 million yen
Target yield: 9.9% (before tax)
Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Haishan Village in Hunei District, Kaohsiung City, due to emergency repairs to a burst pipe. The outage is scheduled from 19:57 on October 21, 2026, to 00:00 on October 22.
Strong Wind Advisory for Land Areas (Yellow Alert) (Yilan County, Hualien County, Kinmen County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Keelung 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
中央氣象署 issued a strong wind advisory for land areas. Northeasterly winds and the typhoon's peripheral circulation are bringing strong wind warnings to many parts of Taiwan, with some areas possibly reaching orange alert criteria.
Strong Wind Advisory for Land Areas (Orange Alert) (Pingtung County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a strong wind advisory for land areas. Some areas of Pingtung County, Taichung City, Taitung County and Penghu County have a chance of average winds of force 9 or above or gusts of force 11 or above (orange alert); other areas are under a yellow alert.
台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines on Baoyi Road, Baokang Road and other roads in Chiayi City, causing water outages in parts of Houhu Village, East District.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs to the No. 2 pressure-reducing valve, resulting in a water outage in Fude Village in Wugu District, New Taipei City, and Liming Village in Taishan District.
台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines along Zhengde Road in Puzi Village, Shalu District, Taichung City, and suspend water service from October 21 to 22, 2026, to improve supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks.
台灣自來水公司 is conducting network surveys, water meter repairs and pumping station upgrades in some villages in Guishan District, Taoyuan City, and Shulin District, New Taipei City, to improve water quality and supply stability. The work has resulted in water outages.
台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines along Zhongzheng Road in Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, resulting in water outages in Taizi, Chenglong, Keliao, Gangxi and Gangdong villages. Work is scheduled from 16:35 on October 21, 2026, to 18:00 on October 22.
Water pressure will be reduced or water service interrupted in parts of Nantun District, Taichung City, due to emergency repairs to a leak at the intersection of Yongshun Road and Section 1 of Liming Road.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Zhongshan and Yangming villages in Yangmei District, Taoyuan City, due to a broken water pipe. The outage takes effect at 16:22 on 2026-10-21 and expires at 18:00 on 2026-10-22.
台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines in Jiangjun District, Tainan City, to improve the reliability of water supply and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, resulting in a water outage in the area.
台灣自來水公司 issued an update on a water outage affecting Shengli and Weixin villages in Miaoli City, Miaoli County. The outage takes effect at 16:27 on 2026-10-21 and expires at 04:00 on 2026-10-22.
台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines in Qingkunshen and other areas of Jiangjun District, Tainan City, to improve the reliability of water supply and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks. The work will affect water service in Xiliao Village, Qigu District, and Kunming and Kunshen villages, Jiangjun District.
Biotech stocks on 2026-10-21: 泰宗 posted the biggest gain at 9.86%, followed by 訊映 and 晶碩. Among decliners, 泰合 led losses at 6.5%, while 浩宇生醫 and 漢康-KY創 fell 4.82% and 3.83%, respectively.
The 10/21 biotech stock report covered a change in 皇將's general manager, 亞灣醫's registration on the Taiwan Innovation Board, and the day's stock gains, losses, and institutional trading activity.
智擎 (4162) invited to attend 元大證券's 3Q26 online investor conference on 11/5 - 環球生技月刊
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
智擎 (4162) was invited to attend 元大證券's online investor conference for the third quarter of 2026 on 115-11-5 to discuss its operating performance and outlook.
博士旺 (3555) reports consolidated profit of NT$449 million for the first 3 quarters of 115, with after-tax earnings of NT$11.23 per share - 環球生技月刊
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
博士旺 (3555) announced its consolidated financial report for the first 3 quarters of 115, with cumulative operating revenue of NT$615 million, net income attributable to owners of the parent of NT$449 million, and basic earnings per share of NT$11.23.
Facts
Operating revenue (NT$ thousands): 614,667
Net income (loss) attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ thousands): 449,269
Australian lawmaker loses both legs after deliberate hit-and-run; heroic barber praised by prime minister
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Independent Victorian lawmaker Haines lost both legs after being deliberately struck by a vehicle. A neighboring barber bravely subdued the suspect and was praised by Prime Minister Albanese. The suspect, Nugent, has been charged, and police are investigating his motive. The report also said incidents of threats and harassment against Australian lawmakers have risen sharply in recent years.
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65-year-old Haines
The town of Wangaratta, more than 200 kilometers northeast of Melbourne
43-year-old Nugent, who attacked Haines
His parents and Haines had been friends for more than 20 years
Nigeria reports first Ebola case in 12 years; 4 African countries report infections
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Nigeria has reported its first case of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in 12 years. The patient is a woman who arrived in the capital from Uganda. At least 4 African countries have reported infections: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded more than 9000 confirmed cases and more than 4600 deaths. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has called on the international community to provide support.
Companies repeatedly targeted by malicious AI tools scraping data; cybersecurity agency urges strict controls on AI agent permissions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The cybersecurity agency said companies have repeatedly had data scraped by malicious AI tools, with numerous attacks already reported in East Asia. 數發部 and NCRTC urged businesses to review and strictly control permissions for external services and AI agents to mitigate risks.
Crane truck falls into sea during Suao Port project; 1 person inside feared missing as search and rescue operation continues
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
As a typhoon approached, the contractor for the Suao Port breakwater reinforcement project asked workers to operate a crane to remove the formwork. The entire crane truck was swept into the sea, and 1 person inside is feared missing. Firefighters suspended the search and rescue operation because of poor visibility and rough seas at night. They are expected to resume at 8 a.m. on the 22nd. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.