SM2 keittio Lasora Kawanishi store (Hyogo Prefecture) to reopen after renovation on Nov. 13 (Friday)! 2 popular styles from the brand to be released exclusively
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SM2 keittio Lasora Kawanishi store, part of the “Samansa Mos2” brand operated by 株式会社キャン, will reopen after renovation on Nov. 13. It will offer limited-edition items and run campaigns.
【Samansa Mos2】A soft, plush feel you’ll want to touch! A standout knit for fall and winter, featuring cable stitching and contrast-color seams
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“Samansa Mos2,” operated by 株式会社キャン, has released its “Contrast-Stitch Cable Knit,” made with stretchy yarn for a soft, plush feel. It comes in 4 colors and costs 5,500 yen (tax included).
【Maison de FLEUR】3 “peach”-themed bookazines featuring Momota Kanako of ももいろクローバーZ on the cover to go on sale Oct. 27 (Tuesday)!
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The “Maison de FLEUR” brand from 株式会社ストライプインターナショナル will release 3 “peach”-themed bookazines and a Lawson-exclusive drink, “Peach Sparkling,” on Oct. 27. Momota Kanako of ももいろクローバーZ will appear on the bookazine covers.
Facts
3 bookazines
Price: ¥3,949 (tax included)
8 cities nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、Maison de FLEUR、株式会社ローソン、HMV、宝島チャンネル、宝島社、ももいろクローバーZ、NHK、ローソンストア100、Lミニマート
Even the queen of variety shows raves about it on TV: “So eerily accurate…” Tadasuke Sato’s content now available on “Hon Kaku Uranai | Minori”
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株式会社レンサ has partnered with 株式会社ベルシステム24 to make fortune-teller Tadasuke Sato’s content available on the fortune-telling portal “Hon Kaku Uranai | Minori” starting Oct. 22, 2026.
Add a festive touch to the holiday season with 97 items from the winter-exclusive “2026 WINTER COLLECTION”
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株式会社ニトリ began selling 97 items from its winter-exclusive “2026 WINTER COLLECTION,” designed to add a festive touch to the holiday season, in early October.
—A mechanical watch that marks time as if turning it back—Additional orders confirmed due to popular demand for the original “CODE VEIN II” watch, “Battle Axe: Idris’s Pride Model”!
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株式会社ウエニ貿易 will begin taking additional orders for the mechanical watch “Battle Axe: Idris’s Pride Model,” inspired by the game “CODE VEIN II” and its legendary arts. Priced at 29,700 yen (tax included), it will be available for preorder through WORLD WIDE WATCH starting Oct. 26, 2026.
Facts
29,700 yen (tax included)
Case size: 40 mm
Weight: approx. 71 g
Water resistance: 10 atm
Lug width: 20 mm
Approx. 42 hours of operation when fully wound
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウエニ貿易、WORLD WIDE WATCH、Anideal、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、タイメックス、フルラ、ヴェルサーチェウォッチ、ハンブルリッチ、スピニカー、ツェッペリン、アディダスオリジナルス、エンジェルハート、エンジェルクローバー、ペッレ モルビダ
Special exhibition “Akashi’s Excavated History: The Harima no Kuni Fudoki and Akashi” to be held at 明石市立文化博物館! Nov. 14, 2026 (Sat.)–Jan. 11, 2027 (Mon., holiday)
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A special exhibition, “Akashi’s Excavated History: The Harima no Kuni Fudoki and Akashi,” will be held at 明石市立文化博物館 from Nov. 14, 2026, to Jan. 11, 2027, showcasing artifacts excavated from ancient sites and related events.
Anime “Duel Masters LOST: The Boy of Condemnation” Episode 2 synopsis and scene stills released! [Duel Masters]
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The synopsis and scene stills for Episode 2 of the anime “Duel Masters LOST: The Boy of Condemnation” have been released. It will begin streaming on Oct. 23, 2026.
Facts
Chapter 4, “Duel Masters LOST: The Boy of Condemnation” Episode 2, streaming Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Starting Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at 21:00
Streaming begins sequentially from noon on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
Chapters 1, 2 and 3, all 12 episodes, now available to stream
Companies mentioned：株式会社小学館集英社プロダクション、小学館、Wizards of the Coast、WHC、バンダイチャンネル、TELASA、J:COM STREAM、milplus、ABEMA、dアニメストア、DMM TV、U-NEXT、アニメ放題、アニメタイムズ、Lemino、ShoPro、J.C.STAFF、SMDE、Takaratomy
[Unveiled at a special stage at Tokyo Game Show 2026] GARRACK will release Japanese-made mechanical watches blending the Onimusha series with traditional crafts. The 3 models—Akechi Samanosuke, Yagyu Jubei and Miyamoto Musashi—will go on sale in late November.
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Japanese-made mechanical watches created in collaboration with Capcom’s game “Onimusha” will go on sale in late November 2026 under GARRACK, the character collaboration brand of 株式会社ウエニ貿易. Unveiled at Tokyo Game Show 2026, the lineup features 3 models—Akechi Samanosuke, Yagyu Jubei and Miyamoto Musashi—with raden inlay and Kanazawa leaf.
FURLA (フルラ) will open reservations for 5 new FURLA ARCO CHAIN watch styles on Oct. 22 and release them on Nov. 20.
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株式会社ウエニ貿易 will open reservations on Oct. 22 for 5 new FURLA watches, the FURLA ARCO CHAIN, and release them on Nov. 20. All are priced at 19,800 yen, including tax.
Facts
Reservations open on Thursday, Oct. 22
On sale Friday, Nov. 20
All priced at 19,800 yen, including tax
Case Size: 25mm × 25mm × 8mm
Made with more than 90% sustainable Italian leather
The official “Ultraman Series” shop, “ULTRAMAN STORE OSAKA ルクア サウス店,” opens its first Kansai location! Opening at Osaka’s LUCUA South on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026!
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ベネリック株式会社 will open the first Kansai location of the official “Ultraman Series” shop, “ULTRAMAN STORE OSAKA ルクア サウス店,” at LUCUA South in Osaka on Nov. 24, 2026.
Learn from an organizing expert with more than 300 million YouTube views! “Don’t Throw Things Away! Junko Furukata’s Eye-Opening Organizing Tips” goes on sale Oct. 22
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The latest book by organizing expert Junko Furukata, who runs the YouTube channel “Weekend Before and After,” goes on sale Oct. 22. “Don’t Throw Things Away! Junko Furukata’s Eye-Opening Organizing Tips” explains her unique approach to organizing—“move things together, fill spaces and hide items”—without making discarding things the starting point.
Facts
More than 300 million total views
More than 470,000 subscribers
Has visited more than 5,000 homes
More than 25 years of experience in cleaning and organizing support
星のや竹富島 will revamp its wellness program “Deep Sleep Nibui Stay” on Nov. 1, 2026, in collaboration with stylist Naoko Okusa and sleep researcher Yukako Nishikawa. The program will offer high-quality sleep through the development of comfortable pajamas and a schedule that makes use of the island’s natural surroundings.
Celebrating the release of her 17th full-length album, “With Feelings That Have Driven the Last Hot Days to Madness”! Aiko listening party to be held in the AWA Lounge
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AWA株式会社 will hold a listening party in the “AWA Lounge” on Oct. 24, 2026, to celebrate the release of aiko’s 17th full-length album.
Tickets now on sale for “Nikkei Classic Concert 2027,” featuring conductor 円光寺雅彦 and pianist 實川風!
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“Nikkei Classic Concert 2027,” presented by 日本経済新聞社, will be held at Osaka Festival Hall on Jan. 31, 2027. Tickets are now on sale for a performance by the 大阪フィルハーモニー交響楽団, conducted by 円光寺雅彦 with 實川風 on piano.
A sweet moment to brighten the Christmas season, brought to you by 札幌東急REIホテル. Reservations for 2 Christmas cakes made generously with Hokkaido strawberries and fresh cream open on Thursday, Oct. 22!
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札幌東急REIホテル will begin taking reservations on Oct. 22 for 2 Christmas cakes made with Hokkaido strawberries and fresh cream. The cakes will be available for general sale as the hotel is scheduled to end operations at the end of August next year.
From your hotel in Sapporo, head to the ski slopes of Japan’s New 三 Great Night Views with no equipment to carry! Special stay plan in collaboration with 札幌藻岩山スキー場, including a full rental set, plus sauna and breakfast, on sale from Saturday, Oct. 24
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SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL will begin selling a special stay plan in collaboration with 札幌藻岩山スキー場 on Oct. 24, 2026. Plans include a full rental set or lift tickets, along with perks such as sauna access and a breakfast featuring locally sourced ingredients.
【emmi】'26 WINTER COLLECTION lookbook unveiled! WEB advance reservation campaign also underway <Oct. 22 (Thu.)>
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The women’s brand emmi, operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will unveil its 2026 winter collection lookbook starting Oct. 22 and hold an advance reservation points campaign for MA card members.
“Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun POP UP STORE in ロフト” to be held!
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株式会社アルマビアンカ announced that a POP UP STORE for the anime “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun” will be held at 3 ロフト stores in Kichijoji, Umeda and Sakae starting in November 2026.
“Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE -green-” to be held!
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株式会社アルマビアンカ will hold a POP UP SHOP for the manga “Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High” at 渋谷モディ starting Nov. 10, 2026. Plans include advance sales of new merchandise, purchase bonuses and an X campaign.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
Single item: 495 yen (tax included)
BOX: ¥6,930 (tax included)
2,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS STORE -green-、AMNIBUS、渋谷モディ
“KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!” Angel and Devil lottery arrives!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will begin selling the “Angel and Devil Lottery,” featuring lavish prizes from “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!,” through the online lottery service くじ引き堂 starting Oct. 29, 2026.
株式会社KADOKAWA will begin selling an online lottery featuring lavish prizes from “Slayers” through the online lottery service くじ引き堂 starting Oct. 29, 2026.
Now a hit series in Shonen Ace Plus! The online lottery for “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway” is coming to くじ引き堂! Packed with lavish prizes featuring valuable illustrations, including newly drawn artwork by artist Kono Don!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will begin selling an online lottery for “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway” through くじ引き堂 starting Oct. 29, 2026. Lavish prizes include newly drawn artwork by Kono Don, and an X follow-and-repost campaign will also be held.
株式会社バンダイナムコ島根スサノオマジック has produced an original short animation modeled on 島根スサノオマジック, which will premiere at the Oct. 26 game against 仙台89ERS. A song by Saucy Dog will serve as the theme, and voice actor Takuya Eguchi will voice the protagonist.
Starts tomorrow and runs for 3 days! “Oimo Fest FUJICITY 2026,” bringing together roasted sweet potatoes and sweet potato treats from across Japan, opens Oct. 23 at Fuji City Central Park
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株式会社nonii will hold “Oimo Fest FUJICITY 2026” for the first time at Fuji City Central Park in Shizuoka Prefecture from Oct. 23, 2026. A total of 16 roasted sweet potato and dessert shops from across Japan will gather at the event. Advance tickets cost ¥450 (tax included).
Facts
Original2026年10月23日（金）〜25日（日）
Sweet potato shops from across Japan: 16 stores
The price is 450 yen (tax included)
Save 50 yen compared with tickets purchased on the day
Nov. 7 (Sat.): “18th Chlorella Friendship Festival” at Kyushu Chikugo Factory in Fukuoka Prefecture! Factory tours, health activities and chlorella gourmet treats to enjoy with the local community
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クロレラ工業株式会社 will hold the “18th Chlorella Friendship Festival” on Nov. 7, 2026, at its Kyushu Chikugo Factory in Chikugo, Fukuoka Prefecture. Plans include a factory tour stamp rally and health corner, as well as a photo session with tokusatsu heroes Dogenjers and sales of food products made with Chikugo-grown chlorella.
[Free support] Government urges emergency action over critical PHP vulnerability “php2shell”; PHP is used by about 70% of websites. Free assistance is available, from checking whether it is in use to fixing the vulnerability
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HiroshimAI株式会社 has launched free support for small and midsize businesses in response to the critical PHP vulnerability “php2shell,” also warned about by the government. Support covers everything from checking PHP use to applying a patched version.
Facts
Running on 69.3% of websites
48.0% of small and midsize businesses that suffered unauthorized access
Jewelry brand les bonbon has unveiled “Epiphany,” a new collection for the holiday season. The collection features series including Victoria Nova, Sanctual, Botanica and Précious, and is now available at the Omotesando store.
【First in Tokyo】Floating in midair using only hair!? An astonishing aerial performance!
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An announcement for “AURA,” an outdoor Christmas circus to be held at Ueno Park in Tokyo from Nov. 27 to Dec. 24, 2026. Directed by Cirqueworks, the event features 5 highlights, including hair hanging. Organized by 上野観光連盟, and planned and managed by 株式会社第一通信社 and 株式会社サエキジャパン2.
Facts
2026 theme
From Friday, Nov. 27
Through Thursday, Dec. 24
Advance tickets: 3,500 yen
Day-of 4,000 yen
1,000 yen for junior high school students and younger
Settle your foundations with “cocoa brown,” the lucky color for 2027. Nadaya’s long clasp wallet debuts in a limited-edition color.
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VERGER, the women’s wallet brand developed by 株式会社ナダヤ, introduces a limited-edition “long clasp wallet for women” in “cocoa brown,” the lucky color for 2027.
The popular professional driver ride-along experience has added more slots for the Roadster “Iigaya Meeting 5th,” taking place on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026!
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株式会社プロト announced that it is accepting additional entries for the popular professional driver ride-along experience at the Roadster event “Iigaya Meeting 5th,” to be held at Koda Circuit on Dec. 5, 2026.
Nomura Research Institute and NRIセキュア support management teams in strengthening their response to AI-driven cyberattacks
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Nomura Research Institute and NRIセキュア Technologies have launched “Cyber Resilience Management Support,” a service to help strengthen responses to AI-driven cyberattacks.
Facts
An average of approximately 2.3 years as of 2018
Cases in which exploitation is confirmed within several hours to about 1 day after disclosure
Original金融庁と日本銀行は2026年5月
In the short term, over a period of about 2–3 months
DYM conducts a consumer survey on “ad trucks,” targeting 1,001 people
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株式会社DYM conducted a survey of 1,001 consumers about ad truck advertising. It found that the exposure rate within the past 3 months was 65.8%, and that 79.8% of those who remembered the advertising content expressed an intention to purchase or use the product or service.
DYM Group holds creator networking event “DYM Meets Creator”! 66 creators and production company representatives attend
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株式会社DYMキャリア held the creator networking event “DYM Meets Creator” on Oct. 7, 2026, at Royal Garden Cafe Aoyama in Minato City, Tokyo. 66 people, including freelance creators and production company representatives, attended.
＜LUSH X The GRINCH＞ Limited collaboration: all 5 products go on sale Oct. 22!
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LUSH (ラッシュ), a UK-based natural cosmetics brand, will release 5 collaboration products featuring the popular character “The Grinch” from Dr. Seuss Enterprises, starting Oct. 22, 2026.
Official website for “Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault” opens
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Sega has launched the Japanese-language official website for “Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault,” an action RPG developed by Digital Sun Games. It also announced that the package version’s release date will be postponed from Dec. 10, 2026, to Jan. 21, 2027.
Facts
Thursday, January 21, 2027
5,400 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、Digital Sun Games、11 bit studios、Silver Lining Interactive社、11 BIT STUDIOS S.A.、Digital Sun Studios S.L.
Exhibiting at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “Senior Work Expo 2026” for 4 consecutive years; more than 200 people took part in the family restaurant work experience!
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株式会社すかいらーくホールディングス exhibited at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government-sponsored “Senior Work Expo 2026” for 4 consecutive years. More than 200 people took part in customer service and cooking experiences at ガスト’s work experience booth.
【Commemorating the launch of JAL’s Osaka (Itami)–Asahikawa route on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026】Accommodation campaign at 3 Wise Hotels in Asahikawa, Osaka and Amagasaki! JAL original merchandise for the first 400 guests
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株式会社ワイズ is running an accommodation campaign at 3 Wise Hotels in Asahikawa, Osaka and Amagasaki to mark the launch of JAL’s Osaka (Itami)–Asahikawa route on Oct. 25, 2026. JAL original merchandise will be given to the first 400 guests who stay at a designated hotel during the campaign period and use the route.
Why start by considering the other person’s work? Free release of an illustrated guide to rethinking sales, training, development and interdepartmental collaboration
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リクエスト株式会社 has made its illustrated practical guide, “Why Start by Considering the Other Person’s Work?,” available for free to help rethink sales, training, development and interdepartmental collaboration.
Forcesteed Robotics announces “Forcesteed-mimoro,” an app equipped with an AI agent to help identify vulnerabilities that could lead to personal information leaks
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株式会社Forcesteed Robotics announced “Forcesteed-mimoro,” an application supporting corporate security monitoring with AI, as a new application for its Physical AI OS “FOS.” The app features anomaly detection and analysis by an AI agent, as well as vulnerability verification using “FORTEX,” a proprietary, autonomously operated penetration testing system. It can be operated in a local environment without sending confidential information to external cloud services.
Money Forward announces “Money Forward Cloud Invoice Issuance for Salesforce” on Salesforce AgentExchange
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株式会社マネーフォワード announced “Money Forward Cloud Invoice Issuance for Salesforce” on Salesforce AgentExchange, supporting the automation and paperless processing of document issuance using data within Salesforce.
Facts
More than 9,000 apps and experts
More than 14 million customer installations
More than 177,000 customer reviews
Established: May 2012
Companies mentioned：株式会社マネーフォワード、Salesforce、セールスフォース・ジャパン、Salesforce.com, inc.
Suspect accused of stealing and using license plates, fleeing police stop while driving under the influence; Nantou police surround and arrest him
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A suspect surnamed Lin allegedly stole license plates and used them on a vehicle. When Nantou police attempted to pull him over, he refused to stop and fled, but was eventually arrested after a tire was damaged. Officers found that he had amphetamine and 4 stolen license plates in his possession. A saliva rapid test came back positive for drugs, and the case was referred for prosecution in accordance with the law.
Typhoon Champi nears; North Dawu Mountain Trail to close as a precaution this afternoon
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Due to Typhoon Champi, the North Dawu Mountain Trail, the Jingu Lodge, and Kenting and Shuangliu National Forest Recreation Areas in Pingtung will close as a precaution starting at 1 p.m. today.
US woman completes California coast swimming challenge, covering 1448 kilometers in 111 days
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Catherine Breed, a 33-year-old American woman, completed a coastal swim of about 1448 kilometers from the California-Oregon border to the US-Mexico border over 111 days, becoming the first person in the world to do so.
Major Asia-Pacific public health award goes to Chen Chien-jen for Professor McLaren Leadership Achievement Award
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Academia Sinica President Chen Chien-jen received the Professor McLaren Leadership Achievement Award from the Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health, recognizing his international contributions in fields including epidemiology, environmental health, and the prevention and treatment of chronic hepatitis and liver cancer.
Abandoned tires catch fire in Taichung's Qingshui District, smoke billows into sky; firefighters urge nearby residents to shut windows
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A fire involving discarded tires broke out along Zhongqing Road in Qingshui District, Taichung. The fire department dispatched 7 vehicles and 15 personnel to fight the blaze, and police urged nearby residents to close their windows.
Cabinet proposes Patent Act amendments to simplify applications and meet digital development trends
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The Executive Yuan approved draft amendments to some provisions of the Patent Act, simplifying application procedures to keep pace with digital development. Key measures include extending the grace period for design patents to 12 months, establishing a system for joint applications for similar designs, and broadening the circumstances in which a rights holder’s name may be changed. The draft will be submitted to the Legislative Yuan for review.
Node.js and Go vulnerabilities patched; cybersecurity agency urges public and private sectors to update promptly
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數發部資安署 urged public and private sectors to promptly update Node.js and Go to patch cybersecurity vulnerabilities, including remote code execution and certificate interception.
Thailand's energy minister meets Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to discuss natural gas cooperation
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Thailand's energy minister Eknat traveled to Myanmar to meet President Min Aung Hlaing and the energy minister to discuss expanding energy and natural gas cooperation, including signing a new memorandum, advancing joint venture plans, and trilateral cooperation involving Russia in Dawei.
Typhoon Champi approaches; work and classes suspended in Hualien's Fengbin Township from 1 p.m.
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As Typhoon Champi approached, average winds in Fengbin Township, Hualien County, were forecast to reach Force 7, with gusts of Force 10, meeting the standard for suspending work and classes. Work and classes were suspended from 1 p.m., and scenic areas including the Moon Cave Recreation Area were closed.
Turning grief over his mother's death into motivation, Pan Chin-yu nominated for Golden Bell drama supporting actor
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Actor Pan Chin-yu was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Program award at the 61st Golden Bell Awards for his role in 大愛 drama “Our Six.” He turned the grief of his mother's death into motivation for his acting and described feeling shocked and excited upon learning of the nomination.
NBA's Edwards pours in 45 points as Minnesota ends Miami's run; Antetokounmpo loses in Heat debut
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NBA's 明尼蘇達灰狼 defeated 邁阿密熱火 131-106, with Edwards scoring 45 points. Antetokounmpo scored 35 in his Heat debut, but his team lost. 華盛頓巫師 defeated 密爾瓦基公鹿 128-116, as Davis marked his debut with 34 points and 12 rebounds.
Macron makes surprise visit to Saudi Arabia, first Western leader to visit since Yemen rebels escalated attacks
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French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise visit to Saudi Arabia, becoming the first Western leader to visit since Yemen's Houthi rebels stepped up their attacks. The trip aims to demonstrate solidarity and secure energy supplies, while seeking additional supplies of diesel and liquefied natural gas from the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar. France has also deployed troops to help protect Saudi oil terminals.
Facts
Original每月額外供應20萬公噸柴油
2 terawatt-hours (TWh) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplied monthly
Stayed for less than 3 hours
Personnel and related capabilities have been deployed in Yanbu over the past 8 days
Wei Ping-cheng holds news conference with daughter, unveils first campaign videos for Changhua County
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KMT Changhua County magistrate candidate Wei Ping-cheng held a news conference with his daughter Wei Jing-lun and legislator Hung Meng-kai to unveil his first campaign videos. Wei praised incumbent County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei's record over 8 years in office and criticized the DPP for blocking projects. He also questioned why DPP legislator Chen Su-yue abstained from voting on amendments to elderly welfare laws, and urged her to state her position clearly on waiving health insurance premiums for people aged 65 and older.
Facts
8 years of hard work
More than 30 years of experience in traditional industries
School safety staff earn starting monthly salaries of NT$36,000; Cheng Ying-yao admits pay is low, says it should reach NT$50,000
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The Executive Yuan approved the “Campus Safety and Resilience 2000” plan to expand school safety staffing at junior high schools, with monthly salaries of about NT$36,000 to NT$47,000. Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao acknowledged that pay is low and said it should be around NT$50,000.
Facts
Increase to 2,000 people
Provide local governments with NT$1.2 billion annually.
Kinmen township representative council speaker accused of vote-buying with cash; prosecutors' detention request approved
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The speaker of a township representative council in Kinmen County is suspected of vote-buying with cash and fruit gift boxes. Prosecutors directed a task force to investigate and seized alleged bribe money. A request for detention without visitation was approved.
From looking at the sea to enjoying it: first phase of Pingtung Haikou Harbor floating yacht dock completed
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The first phase of the floating yacht dock at Haikou Harbor in Pingtung has been completed, with 11 berths. The entire project will have 25 berths upon completion and will include a smart management system.
Do teenagers become violent when they reach puberty? NTU study links behavior to family dysfunction
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A team led by National Taiwan University public health scholar Chang Ling-yin found that childhood adversity is linked to shorter sleep in children. Boys who experienced family dysfunction and accumulated adverse experiences in middle childhood showed increased aggression in late adolescence.
Drug-driving man refuses police check and speeds onto freeway; Taoyuan police arrest twin brothers, seize drugs and apprehend wanted suspect
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Officers from the 桃園市警局保安警察大隊 were patrolling Taoyuan District on the evening of the 21st when they spotted a passenger car being driven erratically and tried to pull it over. The driver accelerated and fled onto Freeway 2. Police pursued the car and arrested twin brothers near the airport end of the freeway, finding third-grade narcotic ketamine and rainbow cigarettes. They also discovered that the older brother was wanted on suspicion of fraud.
Facts
Officers were patrolling Taoyuan District on the evening of the 21st
They also subdued and arrested the 2 men in the car
Man singing China’s national anthem disrupts high school student playing piano at Tainan Station; student retorts: “Long live Taiwan”
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A high school student playing piano at the public piano at Tainan Station was disrupted by a Taiwanese man singing China’s national anthem. The student retorted, “Long live Taiwan,” and a video of the incident sparked heated discussion. Police advised the man to leave. 台鐵 said police were handling the incident and that the public piano would remain in place.
Kaohsiung MRT’s Siaogang–Linyuan line fully contracted; Chen Chi-mai: Linyuan residents will be able to ride directly to the city
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 高市府 held a groundbreaking ceremony for contract package RLC02 of the Kaohsiung MRT Siaogang–Linyuan line. Mayor Chen Chi-mai said the route set a record for the fastest approval and stressed that it would eventually connect transit networks in Pingtung, Kaohsiung and Tainan. He also urged the 立法院 to amend the Fiscal Allocation Act to address funding shortfalls.
Facts
About 1 year and 10 months
NT$10.3 billion
About NT$3.3 billion less
About 11.77 kilometers long
A total of 7 stations
The project is expected to cost about NT$26.394 billion
The 2026 Taiwan International Travel Fair will be held at Hall 1 of the Nangang Exhibition Center from Nov. 6 to 9. The 農業部林業及自然保育署 has set up a National Forest Pavilion to showcase new products from its “Made in the Mountains” series, including flying squirrel nap pillows, and promote cloud forest ecology and related products.
Silicon capacitors take center stage at TPCA Show as foundries and packaging and testing firms vie for opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Silicon capacitors are a focal point at the 2026 TPCA Show, as foundries and packaging and testing firms vie for opportunities. To meet AI data centers’ needs for computing performance and power integrity, 台積電、力積電、愛普、聯電、華邦電 and 三星電機、村田製作所 are actively developing silicon capacitor solutions. 矽格 and 同欣電 are also expanding related testing and process capacity.
Facts
2026 Taiwan International Circuit Board Exhibition
Held from the 20th to the 22nd
Offers 8-inch and 12-inch silicon capacitors
Plans capacity of more than 10,000 wafers in 2027
Could reach a scale of several thousand wafers in 2027
Mass production and shipments of discrete silicon capacitors begin in the second quarter
Capital spending raised to NT$8.8 billion this year
Hukou Second Plant to ramp up production after July
Zhongxing Third Plant is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter
Mass production to begin in the first quarter of 2027
Neighborhood chief accused of arranging stand-ins for residents to claim subsidies for outing; Lu Zhou chief released on bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Chen surnamed neighborhood chief in New Taipei City’s Luzhou District is suspected of arranging for residents who did not meet the requirements to take others’ places on a neighborhood leaders’ outing and claim subsidies. New Taipei prosecutors ordered the chief released on NT$100,000 bail on suspicion of profiteering under the Anti-Corruption Act and other offenses.
Facts
5 people questioned
Chen surnamed neighborhood chief ordered released on NT$100,000 bail
About NT$4,100 per person
Also found 2 residents who did not meet the requirements
Chu Li-lun comments on poll, urges voters to turn out on Nov. 28, saying get-out-the-vote effort is key
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former KMT chairman Chu Li-lun commented on polling for the 2026 local elections, saying Chiang Wan-an, Lee Sichuan and Chang San-cheng are all people who get things done. He said a “spiral of silence” is skewing polls and urged voters to cast ballots on Nov. 28, saying the vote itself is the best poll. He also cited his experience in the 2014 election to underscore the importance of turning out voters.
Jiang Xiong-yifeng’s detention extended by 2 months in case involving alleged embezzlement of aide funds; husband says she will not abandon council bid
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former DPP Changhua County councilor Jiang Xiong-yifeng was sentenced at trial to a prison term of 4 years and 6 months for allegedly fraudulently claiming public funds for aide subsidies. The Changhua District Court ordered her detention extended by 2 months starting Oct. 25. Her husband, Jiang Zhao-yi, said he would appeal and stressed that Jiang Xiong-yifeng would not give up her bid for a council seat in the year-end election.
Election stickers on theater troupe’s message board draw scrutiny; 北市文化局 says venues should maintain political neutrality
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An election sticker appeared on a message board at a 阮劇團 performance, prompting the 北市文化局 to suggest that it be removed. Culture Commissioner Tsai Shih-ping stressed that arts venues should maintain political neutrality and avoid becoming spaces for political confrontation. DPP candidate Shen Po-yang questioned whether the move blurred the distinction between rules for public places and those for private organizations.
Ride-hailing platforms could come under regulation as early as late November; must obtain business licenses within 1 year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications has proposed revisions to regulations governing applications to operate taxi passenger services, bringing ride-hailing platforms under its rules. The changes could take effect as early as late November or early December. Platforms will have 1 year to obtain business licenses or face fines of up to NT$25 million and an order to cease operations. The proposal would also allow a vehicle to join multiple fleets to give drivers more flexibility.
Facts
Could take effect as early as late November or early December
Must obtain a business license within 1 year of the revised rules taking effect
Fines of NT$100,000 to NT$25 million
Provide drivers with at least 3 hours of road safety and service quality training every six months
Drivers who commit major traffic violations 2 times
US proposes lending nearly 1/3 of emergency heating oil reserves in bid to curb energy prices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The US Department of Energy announced it would lend up to 315,000 barrels of emergency heating oil, nearly one-third of its total reserves, in an effort to curb surging diesel and heating oil prices amid Middle East tensions and supply disruptions. Delivery is expected to be completed by Nov. 13, with retailers and terminal operators invited to participate through a bidding process. Although senators backed the move as a way to ease pressure on voters, analysts were skeptical that it would lower prices.
Facts
Up to 315,000 barrels
Nearly 1/3
1 million barrels of emergency heating oil reserves
Pet business operator accused of falsely claiming fostered French bulldogs died, embezzling them and canceling their microchip registrations; still sentenced to 2 years on appeal
The Fair Trade Commission announced yesterday that it would block Grab’s acquisition of foodpanda, with most commissioners voting against the deal over concerns about restricting competition. Acting Chair Chen Chih-min acknowledged that he favored conditional approval. The case was discussed at a special report to the Legislative Yuan’s Economics Committee, covering issues including the review of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, cybersecurity and national security risks.
Songshan Airport relocation; Kinmen County Magistrate Chen Fu-hai: A major matter, firmly opposed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kinmen County Magistrate Chen Fu-hai said at the county council that he firmly opposed Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s proposal to relocate Songshan Airport, saying it would have a major impact on emergency medical evacuation arrangements for outlying island residents and lacked supporting measures.
Kaohsiung council candidate Chang Chi-sheng released on NT$2 million bail in vote-buying case; Qiaotou prosecutors appeal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office said the court’s decision to release Chang Chi-sheng, an independent candidate for Kaohsiung City Council, on NT$2 million bail in an alleged vote-buying case was insufficient to prevent collusion or destruction of evidence. It has filed an appeal with the Taiwan High Court Kaohsiung Branch.
Trump envoy praises Putin as a humanitarian; U.S. senator quips, “Look up the definition”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff called Putin “a humanitarian” during a meeting in St. Petersburg, drawing criticism from Senator Thom Tillis. Vice President JD Vance defended Witkoff.
Strong winds topple election billboard; motorcyclist in Miaoli City suspected of crashing after a securing rope caught her neck
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The outer circulation of Typhoon Shanshan caused an election billboard at the intersection by the Guishan Bridge in Miaoli City to collapse. A 64-year-old woman surnamed Chen, riding a motorcycle, was reportedly caught around the neck by a securing rope, fell and was injured. Police are reviewing surveillance footage to determine what happened.
Russia accused of using disinformation to target Democrats; study says X平台 falls short on fact-checking
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. Democratic lawmakers said Russia continues to use disinformation to target Democratic candidates in the midterm elections. A study found that X平台’s crowdsourced fact-checking system failed to identify the vast majority of election-related falsehoods.
Facts
Failed to identify 93.1% of midterm election-related falsehoods
Typhoon Shanshan approaches; Taichung City government convenes preparedness meeting and activates typhoon response mode
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A sea and land warning has been issued for severe Typhoon Shanshan, and Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announced that the city was activating typhoon response mode and convening a preparedness meeting. The city government is stepping up road safety and disaster prevention efforts. It invested nearly NT$300 million after Typhoon Danas last year to complete recovery work at 20 sites. The Labor Affairs Bureau reminded construction sites to complete typhoon preparations, while some events, including “2026 Smile Health Walk,” have been postponed.
Facts
11:30 a.m.
Expected from daytime through the evening of the 23rd
A total of nearly NT$300 million invested
As of October this year
Recovery work at 20 disaster sites has been completed
Average wind force of at least level 9
Gusts of at least force 11
For example, the “2026 Smile Health Walk” event on the 24th
Lu Shiow-yen: Taichung and Taipei activate disaster-prevention mode; campaign events on hold
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen said Taichung and Taipei have activated disaster-prevention mode as Typhoon Shanshan approaches, and that typhoon preparations will take priority, with no participation in campaign or election-support events for now.
Facts
Land warning expected as early as around noon on the 22nd
Songshan Airport relocation issue; KMT lawmakers say Taichung Shuinan Airport experience could serve as a reference
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
KMT lawmakers including Hsu Chiao-hsin held a news conference, calling for the experience of relocating Taichung's Shui-Nan Airport to serve as a model. They backed Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's proposal to relocate Songshan Airport to create a Taipei AI park and promote urban development.
Facts
It would take at least 20 years
Plans call for a 254-hectare Shui-Nan Trade and Economic Park