A legendary mystery novel that shines in the history of the genre: a new edition of Tsumao Awasaka’s 『亜愛一郎の狼狽』 goes on sale October 22!
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株式会社東京創元社 announced that a new edition of Tsumao Awasaka’s legendary novel 『亜愛一郎の狼狽』 will go on sale on October 22, 2026. Published to mark the 50th anniversary of his debut, the 2nd and 3rd volumes in the series are also scheduled for publication in 2027.
FlexiSpot launches new “Hako Bed”! Launch campaign starts October 22, offering up to 50% cashback and a chance to win a suitcase
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Flexispot Japan株式会社 has launched the new “Hako Bed,” made with natural bamboo, and will hold a launch campaign starting October 22, offering up to 50% cashback and a chance to win a suitcase.
Facts
15% off Hako Bed
Supports up to 500 kg
Electric beds “B1” and “S1” also available at special prices...30% off
October 22, “Drip Coffee Day”: Brooks Group’s plans for the future
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At an event marking “Drip Coffee Day” on October 22, 株式会社ブルックス announced plans to strengthen its wellness business ahead of its 60th anniversary in 2028. New products planned include drip-bag coffee made with Vietnamese Arabica beans in November and new products in the functional food Cafe Supplement series in 2027. The company also aims to expand sales channels for healthcare products through its e-commerce mall, “ビオトピアマルシェ セレクトモール,” by introducing fulfillment services and the “ビオトピアセレクト” certification program.
J-OIL MILLS donates part of sales from its “紙らくパック®” paper-carton cooking oil series to activities preserving marine and river environments
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株式会社J-オイルミルズ carried out the “JOYL Green Project,” donating part of the sales from its “紙らくパック®” paper-carton cooking oil series to 一般社団法人JEAN. The total of 994,765 yen will be used for activities to reduce marine plastic.
「廻転鮨 銀座おのでら」 × 「日本橋榮太樓」: dessert supervised by 日本橋榮太樓 available exclusively at 「廻転鮨 銀座おのでら ハレザ池袋店」!
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株式会社榮太樓總本鋪 and 株式会社銀座おのでら are collaborating to offer “日本橋榮太樓監修 黒みつとつぶあんのミニ抹茶パフェ” exclusively at 「廻転鮨 銀座おのでら ハレザ池袋店」 for a limited time, from October 23, 2026, through the end of January 2027.
Facts
Starting Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Available for a limited time through the end of January 2027
Applications for the second round of advance fan club tickets (lottery) for “2026 HWANG IN YOUP Fanmeeting Tour [To you] in TOKYO” open today, Oct. 22 (Thu.), at 18:00!
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A Tokyo fan meeting by Hwang In-youp, “2026 HWANG IN YOUP Fanmeeting Tour [To you] in TOKYO,” has been confirmed for Dec. 6 at Kanadevia Hall. Applications for the second round of advance fan club tickets by lottery opened at 18:00 on Oct. 22.
Travel app “NEWT（ニュート）” announces the top 30 in its “2026 Illumination Municipality Rankings”
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NEWT（ニュート）, a travel app operated by 株式会社令和トラベル, announced the top 30 in its “2026 Illumination Municipality Rankings,” based on its own research. Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, ranked 1st, Kijimadaira Village, Nagano Prefecture, ranked 2nd, and Kiyokawa Village, Kanagawa Prefecture, ranked 3rd.
A growing number of selections by government agencies and leading companies in Japan and overseas — IPIN LABS Japan（AlphaDrive） draws strong response from the Japanese market since its full-scale launch
74.9% of people cut corners on care when tired; about 70% of mothers raising children put their own care on the back burner
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A survey by コーセーコスメポート株式会社 found that 74.9% of respondents cut corners on skincare and other routines when tired, while about 70% of mothers raising children put their own care on the back burner. In addition, 46.6% spend less than 5 minutes on nighttime skincare, reflecting a growing shift toward time-saving routines. The company introduces “CeraM Aid Medicated Moist Wrapping Milk,” a moisturizing milk that can be used in the bath.
ミライヲツナグ achieved sales of 300% compared with the same period last year in its Halloween-season cosplay costume business. The launch of its new brand “Roselle” and expansion into physical stores, including ドン・キホーテ, drove the strong performance.
Facts
Sales revenue at 300% of the same period last year
MetaMoJi announces “SHUUSAI（シュウサイ）,” an educational AI designed with the next Course of Study in mind; to be included as a standard feature in “MetaMoJi ClassRoom 3” from March 2027
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株式会社MetaMoJi announced that it has developed “SHUUSAI（シュウサイ）,” an educational AI designed with the next Course of Study in mind, and will begin offering some of its features as standard in its real-time learning support service “MetaMoJi ClassRoom 3” from March 2027. It also plans to release “メタモジドリル,” drill-based learning software for elementary schools, in March of the same year.
55th Anniversary: Go Go, Let’s Go! Kamen Rider Exhibition
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よみうりランド will hold the “Go Go, Let’s Go! Kamen Rider Exhibition” from Nov. 21, 2026, to Jan. 11, 2027, to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider. The exhibition will feature statues of 37 generations of Riders, as well as props used in filming.
【Sports × ASEAN × SDGs】A program will bring 77 students and others from ASEAN countries to Japan to deepen their understanding of how sports can contribute to the SDGs and to building a sustainable society.
【みんなのウェディング】Photo upload feature added to the “GSアンケート” questionnaire for wedding guests!
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株式会社くふうウェディング added a photo upload feature to “GSアンケート,” its questionnaire tool for guests on みんなのウェディング, on Oct. 15. Guests can now send the newlyweds photos taken on the day along with congratulatory messages.
Great taste and 42 nutrients! “Multi-Nutrient Chocolate Sticks” and “Multi-Nutrient Raisin Sticks” launch on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
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敷島製パン株式会社 will launch two new products, “Multi-Nutrient Chocolate Sticks” and “Multi-Nutrient Raisin Sticks,” in select regions from Nov. 1, 2026. They contain 33 nutrients and 9 essential amino acids and are formulated with a focus on PFC balance.
Crowdfunding campaign reaches 200% of its target! All backers will receive commemorative gifts for the roguelite 3D action game “Mugen Sakura Rōkaku”; support and shipping from overseas now available!
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松竹ゲームズ announced that crowdfunding for the roguelite 3D action game “Mugen Sakura Rōkaku,” scheduled for release on November 5, 2026, has reached 200% of its target (¥1 million). To mark the achievement, it has begun distributing digital gifts and accepting support and arranging shipping from overseas.
“Prince” and “King” from “Katamari Damacy,” the game about rolling, gathering things up and growing bigger, brought to life in a figure series overflowing with “love”!
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株式会社プライム1スタジオ plans to release the first installment of its “A-SYMBOL” figure series, featuring figures of “Prince” and “King” from the game “Katamari Damacy.” Reservations open on October 22, with release scheduled for November 2027.
Facts
15 cm tall
50 cm tall
￥10,120
￥32,340
November 2027
Oct. 22
Companies mentioned：株式会社プライム1スタジオ、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、任天堂
AnyMind Group establishes U.S. subsidiary AnyMind USA, Inc. and launches full-scale operations in the U.S. market
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AnyMind Group株式会社 established its U.S. subsidiary, AnyMind USA, Inc., on September 21, 2026, and will launch full-scale operations in the U.S. market in October.
Facts
September 21, 2026
15 countries and regions
US$117.7 billion
Up 32.6%
US$63.4 billion
Up 18.0% year over year
US$37.0 billion
Up 26% year over year
Companies mentioned：AnyMind Group株式会社、AnyMind USA, Inc.、IAB、PwC
Purchasing the socially conscious refurbished computer “ZERO PC S Series” supports hope for the future and peacebuilding: “Reuse for Hope” project launches
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People Port, a group company of 株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン, has launched the “Reuse for Hope” project in partnership with 株式会社ソフマップ and 認定NPO法人テラ・ルネッサンス. Through sales of the socially conscious refurbished computer “ZERO PC S Series,” the project aims to reduce environmental impact, support employment for refugees, and advance peacebuilding.
【CIBONE】Exhibition “BEARERS – Time / Ideas / Messages / Attitudes” showcases works by 4 artist groups from Japan and abroad
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CIBONE will hold the group exhibition “BEARERS” starting October 30, featuring works by 4 artist groups from Japan and abroad. The exhibition includes works by SUDDEN OBJECT, WASTED by Potato Head, Willem Van Hooff and Yuta Morimoto.
Facts
4 artist groups from Japan and abroad
Starting Friday, October 30
Friday, October 30–Sunday, November 15, 2026
Hours: 11:00–20:00
Companies mentioned：CIBONE、OMA、Office for Metropolitan Architecture、Desa Potato Head、WASTED by Potato Head、株式会社ウェルカム
町田市 and 東京税理士会町田支部 will jointly hold the “Children’s Tax Summit” on October 25 for 5th- and 6th-grade elementary school students in the city to exchange views and make presentations about taxes.
“Picture Book Masterpiece Cookie Tin Selection by Cake.jp” to be held for the first time at うすい百貨店 starting Wednesday, October 21!
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株式会社Cake.jp will open a pop-up store at うすい百貨店 from October 21, selling cookie tins created in collaboration with picture books.
Facts
7 days
More than 50 venues nationwide
Price: ¥3,564 (tax included)
Price: 1,080 yen (tax included)
2 million members
More than 1,700 participating stores
8,000 types in the lineup
Companies mentioned：株式会社Cake.jp、Cake.jp、うすい百貨店、TV TOKYO、TAKAHARU SHIMIZU、Oizumishoten、ポプラ社、Hakusensha、BANDAI、Penguin Random House LLC.、Hachette Livre、KADOKAWA
【On sale today!】Eat well and feel great! “Recipes for Slimming Meals from Your 50s,” a delicious new approach for adults from あすけん
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A new recipe collection, “Recipes for Slimming Meals from Your 50s,” supervised by the AI meal management app あすけん, will be released by Fusosha on October 22, 2026. Based on the app’s philosophy of losing weight by eating properly and maintaining balance, the book features recipes rich in protein and dietary fiber. The app has more than 14 million cumulative members.
【大阪マリオット都ホテル】A winter-limited afternoon tea featuring white hues and sparkling accents! The Christmas edition gets an upgrade with a hot sandwich scented with black truffle and a choice of all 10 petit fours
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大阪マリオット都ホテル will serve the winter-limited “Les Joies de l’Hiver Afternoon Tea – Winter Delights” from December 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. During the Christmas period (12/23–25), it will be offered in a special version with black truffle hot sandwiches and petit fours.
【リーガロイヤルホテル東京】Santa comes to your room! “Happy Christmas” family stay plan
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リーガロイヤルホテル東京 is offering 3 accommodation plans for the Christmas season: “Happy Christmas,” “Sweet Christmas” and “Girls’ Christmas,” featuring surprises from Santa Claus and room service.
Can a “habit of chewing gum” boost immunity?! Regular gum chewing reduced the number of days with coughs or sore throats by about 40% (Note 1). It was also confirmed for the first time that pollen-related discomfort was reduced by 48.8% (Note 2)!
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株式会社ロッテ announced clinical trial results showing that regular gum chewing reduced the number of days with coughs or sore throats by about 40%, and that pollen-related discomfort eased for 48.8% of participants.
Facts
About 40% fewer days with coughs or sore throats
68 participants in both the gum group and the no-intake group
Uravation releases a free “Generative AI Security Self-Assessment.” It scores 4 areas—rules and education, accounts and permissions, AI agents, and incident preparedness—in 12 questions and 3 minutes, and identifies weak areas and the first steps to take.
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株式会社Uravation has released a free tool, “Generative AI Security Self-Assessment,” to check security preparedness for generative AI and AI agents. It scores 4 areas in 12 questions and 3 minutes, and identifies weaknesses and countermeasures.
Patent application filed for “Labor Data Analysis Engine” to help protect workers’ health and reduce the management burden at work sites (October 9)
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株式会社プレストアクア has filed a patent application for a “Labor Data Analysis Engine” that automatically analyzes labor data for irregular and overnight shifts, and has begun a strategic partnership with 嘉創株式会社 and 株式会社UNITARY.
イーウェル and Flora sign alliance partner agreement, combining women’s health support and employee benefits to promote corporate health management and women’s advancement
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株式会社イーウェル and Flora株式会社 have signed an alliance partner agreement to support corporate health management and the advancement of women by combining women’s health support with employee benefits.
Facts
Capital: ¥499,992,500
Number of employees: 1,096
Applies only to agreements concluded by March 31, 2027.
Following a critical PHP vulnerability, anytools launches a limited-time campaign to convert WordPress sites into “sites that do not use PHP” for ¥99,000 (tax included)
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株式会社anytools launched its “WordPress Static Site Migration Support Campaign” on October 22, 2026, in response to a critical PHP vulnerability. The service converts WordPress sites into “sites that do not use PHP” for a limited-time special price of ¥99,000 (tax included). The resulting sites are published on its in-house hosting service, “200stack.”
Domestic and international asset management professionals to gather for annual Asset Management Forum meeting on October 27
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一般社団法人資産運用フォーラム will hold its “2026 Annual Meeting” on October 27, 2026. Domestic and international asset management professionals will gather to discuss the appeal of the Japanese market and the future of the asset management industry, including reports on working group achievements and the publication of a statement.
Facts
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
Expanded to 6 working group themes
Date and time: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 13:00–18:30
富士桜高原麦酒 joins DREAMBEER! 1 brand added to the lineup
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株式会社DREAMBEER announced that 富士桜高原麦酒, from Yamanashi Prefecture, has joined its membership-based “DREAMBEER” service offering full-scale home beer servers. The lineup will add 1 brand: the rice lager “HOPPY RICE LAGER.”
[Seeking participants] Seminar on the latest “real-world × digital” sales strategies using VR!
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前橋商工会議所’s Retail and Commercial Division will hold a free seminar, “Sales Strategies Combining the Real and Digital Worlds,” on November 19, 2026. The seminar will explain immersive experiences using VR and practical marketing methods, and is seeking 30 participants.
Introducing “Lost Item Cloud find,” an AI-powered lost-and-found search service! Service launches on Nov. 10 (Tuesday) with Hanshin Electric Railway and on Nov. 19 (Thursday) with Hankyu Railway
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Hankyu Railway and Hanshin Electric Railway will introduce “Lost Item Cloud find,” an AI-powered lost-and-found search service from 株式会社find, in November, aiming to improve convenience with multilingual chat support and cross-system search functionality.
Kurisu Makise from “STEINS；GATE RE：BOOT” appears as a figure equipped with a light-up feature. Now available through select retailers, including あみあみ.
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あみあみ（大網株式会社） is selling a Kurisu Makise figure from “STEINS；GATE RE：BOOT” by TRIKT through select retailers. The reference price is 67,800 yen, and it is scheduled for release in April 2028.
Facts
Reference price: 67,800 yen (tax included)
Release date: Scheduled for April 2028
[Scale] 1/7
[Size] Approx. 350 mm in total height
Companies mentioned：あみあみ、大網株式会社、TRIKT、MAGES.、Chiyo St. Inc.、NITRO PLUS、GSC制作部
<Hosted by 東京都・Free to participate> A seminar on support for utilizing foreign talent will be held! (For accommodation, food service and retail businesses in Tokyo)
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A seminar hosted by 東京都 on support for utilizing foreign talent will be held online on Dec. 9 for accommodation, food service and retail businesses.
Four-way merger of state-backed investment trusts approved; 第一金投信 to be surviving company
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第一金控, 兆豐金控, 合庫金控 and 華南金控 are pursuing a four-way merger of their investment trust subsidiaries, with 第一金投信, the largest by assets, to be the surviving company. The tentative merger date is Jan. 1, 2028.
Typhoon 薔琵 approaches; military deploys AAV7 amphibious assault vehicles to Su'ao, Yilan
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In preparation for Typhoon 薔琵, the military, following its principle of advance deployment, moved 2 AAV7 amphibious assault vehicles and rubber boats to the front of the Su'ao Township Office in Yilan County this afternoon and placed them on standby to assist local authorities with precautionary evacuations and disaster response. Meanwhile, 宜蘭縣災害應變中心 has been upgraded to a Level 1 operation, and precautionary protection measures have been completed at relevant water infrastructure and tourist attractions.
Asia University Hospital showcases achievements of Healthy Taiwan initiative; robots help ease healthcare workers' workloads
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Asia University Hospital held an exhibition showcasing achievements under the Healthy Taiwan initiative, presenting smart healthcare applications including the care robot 愛寶 and immersive VR teaching, with the aim of reducing healthcare workers' workloads and improving service efficiency.
Typhoon 薔琵 hits; Taitung forest recreation areas closed, refunds available for Jiaming Lake Cabin
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In response to Typhoon 薔琵, 林業保育署台東分署 will close forest recreation areas and nature reserves under its jurisdiction starting at 1 p.m. Visitors to Jiaming Lake and Xiangyang Mountain Cabins can apply for full refunds but may not reschedule.
Beijing deputy mayor 夏林茂 investigated on eve of Chinese Communist Party's 20th Fifth Plenum
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On the eve of the Chinese Communist Party's 20th Fifth Plenum, 夏林茂, a member of the Beijing Municipal Committee and deputy mayor, is under disciplinary review and supervisory investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision over suspected serious violations of discipline and law.
南亞 reports preliminary September earnings of NT$4.42 per share, profit up 9.1 times year on year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
南亞 reported preliminary net income attributable to the parent company of NT$35.069 billion for September, up 9.1 times year on year, with quarterly earnings of NT$4.42 per share. Buoyed by surging demand for high-end electronic materials driven by AI, the company expects revenue to grow further in the fourth quarter.
Facts
Earnings of NT$4.42 per share
Net income attributable to the parent company reached NT$35.069 billion
Preliminary third-quarter net income attributable to the parent company of NT$38.833 billion
Quarterly earnings per share of NT$4.9
After-tax net profit for the first 3 quarters of this year totaled NT$79.841 billion
車王電: Power tools enter AI server market; electric buses to focus on US and Canadian markets
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車王電 Chairman 蔡裕慶 said the company's electric smart precision-assembly tools have entered applications including AI servers and liquid-cooling systems. For electric buses, the company plans to deepen its presence in the US and Canadian markets and aims to reach a 32% share of Japan's market by 2030. Affiliate 華德動能 has produced a cumulative 1,052 electric buses.
Facts
Currently holds more than 15% of the Japanese market
Aims to raise its share of the Japanese market to 32% by 2030
A cumulative 1,052 electric buses have been produced
Vehicles operate across 12 counties and cities in Taiwan
Hong Kong stocks remain weak; Hang Seng Index plunges 3.03%
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Hong Kong stocks remained weak, with the Hang Seng Index closing down 717 points, or 3.03%, at 22,934 points, on turnover of HK$256 billion. AI stocks came under selling pressure, with 智譜, 長光飛纖 and 建滔積層板 among the notable decliners.
Typhoon 薔琵 approaches; all 44 yellow landslide alerts are in Yilan
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As Typhoon 薔琵 approaches, 農業部農村發展及水土保持署 issued yellow landslide alerts, with all 44 alerts concentrated in 10 villages in Datong Township, Yilan County.
Election sticker on bulletin board draws attention from Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs; 阮劇團: We understand and respect audiences
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阮劇團 is presenting its “Noise Storm” theater festival at Taipei's Shuiyuan Theater. After an audience member put a “洋流” sticker supporting 民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋 on a bulletin board, 台北市文化局 expressed concern and suggested removing it. Artistic director 汪兆謙 said he understood the department's wish to protect the troupe from being caught up in election disputes, while emphasizing respect for audiences' freedom of expression and the value of diverse dialogue in a democratic society.
Property tax collection begins Nov. 1; Ministry of Finance estimates tax revenue at NT$104.6 billion, up 6.91% year on year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 財政部 estimates that this year's land value tax will be levied starting Nov. 1, with total taxes of about NT$104.6 billion, up 6.91% year on year. The tax will be levied on about 9.39 million households. The payment deadline is Nov. 30; late payments will incur a surcharge.
Facts
Tax revenue: NT$104.6 billion
Up 6.91% year on year
Pay by Nov. 30
About 9.39 million households nationwide will be taxed
Mainland Chinese stocks plunge; Shanghai Composite falls below 3700-point threshold
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's three major stock indexes weakened across the board, with the Shanghai Composite falling below the 3700-point threshold. AI and banking shares declined amid U.S. corporate earnings, tensions in the Middle East and oil prices.
Classes and work suspended at 4 schools in mountainous Jianshi, Hsinchu County, from 4 p.m.
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Four schools in the mountainous area of Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County, will suspend classes and work starting at 4 p.m. because rainfall forecasts meet the threshold for closures. Work and classes will be suspended all day tomorrow.
Facts
4 schools in the mountainous area of Jianshi Township
AI discussed at Golden Bell international film and TV forum; Korean screenwriter says live performances have greater value
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The international film and TV forum of the 61st Golden Bell Awards opened in Taipei, with Korean screenwriter Baek Mi-kyung, producer Choo Geon-ho and other attendees discussing drama and AI. Baek stressed the greater value of live performances, saying good stories and creators are at the core. Choo said Taiwan-Korea collaborations need to overcome fatigue and focus on good stories and actors.
Potatoes exceed solanine limit despite not sprouting; FDA steps up testing of U.S. imports
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After U.S.-imported potatoes that had not sprouted were found to exceed the solanine limit, the 衛福部食藥署 will raise the sampling rate to 20% to 50% and convene experts to discuss issues including the use of sprout inhibitors.
Facts
Sampling rate raised to 20% to 50%
A shipment of 339,580 kilograms of U.S.-imported potatoes
4 shipments of sprouted U.S.-imported potatoes have been intercepted at the border this month
Changhua County launches mobile LDCT screening vehicle to build lung cancer prevention network
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 彰化縣政府 launched a mobile low-dose computed tomography screening service (LDCT screening vehicle) in Lukang Township. It funded the full NT$70 million cost to build central Taiwan's first such vehicle and plans to gradually cover all 26 townships, providing free lung cancer screening to county residents.
Facts
Fully funded with NT$70 million
Gradually expand coverage to 26 townships
Eligible groups include people aged 40 to 74 with a history of breast cancer
People aged 50 to 74 previously diagnosed with tuberculosis
Those with a smoking history of at least 20 pack-years
Proposed amendment on health insurance subsidies for seniors sparks exchange between Hsinchu's blue and green camps
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The 立法院 passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act in its third reading, stipulating that the central government will fully subsidize health insurance premiums for eligible disadvantaged seniors. A 新竹市 councilor candidate from the 民眾黨 questioned why 莊競程, a 新竹市 mayoral candidate from the 民進黨, had not publicly expressed support for the amendment to the central government. 莊競程 responded that he supports subsidies for seniors but opposes removing existing protections for disadvantaged groups through the amendment, saying funding sources and the rights of disadvantaged people should be carefully reviewed.
Executive Yuan project to protect candidates from transnational repression; Shen Po-yang urges revision of Anti-Infiltration Act
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民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang said that, in response to the 行政院 project to protect candidates from transnational repression, security measures should be stepped up and the public should also be protected. He urged the 立法院 to discuss amendments to the Anti-Infiltration Act as soon as possible. Shen also responded to Culture Bureau Director Tsai Shih-ping's remarks on the 阮劇團 election-sticker controversy, reiterating that political neutrality rules apply only to venues and civil servants, and do not directly regulate the theater troupe itself.
信邦 earns more than 1 times its capital in first 3 quarters, with double-digit profit growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
信邦 reported its third-quarter results, with revenue for the first 3 quarters totaling NT$27.008 billion, up 15.19% year on year. Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$2.679 billion, up 10.92%, and earnings per share after tax were NT$11.16. The board approved the issuance of unsecured convertible corporate bonds with a maximum total value of NT$2.5 billion.
Facts
Revenue for the first 3 quarters of this year totaled NT$27.008 billion
Up 15.19% year on year
Gross margin: 24.26%
Net profit attributable to the parent company: NT$2.679 billion
Up 10.92% from the same period last year
Earnings per share after tax were NT$11.16
信邦's third-quarter revenue was NT$9.696 billion
Up 7.51% quarter on quarter
Up 28.40% year on year
Net profit after tax: NT$911 million
Up 0.8% quarter on quarter
Up 24.41% year on year
Quarterly earnings per share: NT$3.79
信邦's third-quarter gross margin was 23.77%
Maximum total issuance amount: NT$2.5 billion
Maximum total face value of issuance: NT$500 million
Maximum total face value of issuance: NT$2 billion
9 teachers' unions call for school affairs committees to be abolished; Cheng Ying-yao reiterates that this is the ultimate goal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Nine teacher organizations, including the Taiwan Education Industry Union, held a sit-in outside the 教育部, calling for the abolition of school affairs committees. Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao reiterated that the ultimate goal is to phase out the committees.
Facts
9 teacher organizations
The 教育部 announced on the 7th
Officially took effect on the 9th
The Taiwan Education Industry Union gathered today with 8 local teachers' union organizations
Stranded passenger vessel escapes Xiaoliuqiu reef; awaits Maritime and Port Bureau safety inspection, resumption date undecided
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Liu Xing, a publicly operated ferry serving Xiaoliuqiu in Pingtung, ran aground on a reef while avoiding driftwood and high waves caused by a typhoon’s outer circulation. It escaped the reef this afternoon, and all 40 people aboard came ashore safely. The resumption date is undecided, pending a safety inspection by the Maritime and Port Bureau.
iPhone Duo foldable phone launch clashes with typhoon; Apple stores offer flexible pickup
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Typhoon Champi approaches, coinciding with the launch of the iPhone Duo foldable phone, 蘋果公司 said its retail stores will suspend operations if work and classes are canceled because of the typhoon. Customers who preordered can pick up their devices after stores reopen.
Facts
The iPhone Duo foldable phone goes on sale on the 23rd
Preorder customers can pick up their devices starting at 8 a.m.
台電 said the war in the Middle East is expected to push up fuel costs by more than 1600億元 for the full year. Without additional budget allocations, cumulative losses could exceed 4200億元 by year-end.
Facts
Full-year fuel costs are expected to rise by more than NT$1600億元
Cumulative losses could exceed 4200億元 by the end of this year
711億元 budget allocated to fund 台電
The previous 113年 supplementary budget of 1000億元
台電’s capital increased from 3300億元
Original增加至5800億元
Natural gas prices have risen by more than 70% cumulatively since 115年4月
台電 estimates natural gas costs from March to August were about 711億元 higher than before the U.S.-Iran war
台電 posted losses of 203億元 in the first 8 months of this year
台電 is forecast to post losses of more than 700億元 this year
台電’s current cumulative losses stand at 3712億元
台電’s highest cumulative losses in the past came at the end of 2024, at 4211億元
台電 invests as much as 3000億元 in capital spending each year
台電’s debt has reached 1.85兆元
Interest payments are expected to reach about 300億元 this year
台北地檢署 is investigating a Ye-surnamed officer from Nangang Precinct over an alleged online gambling case. The investigation has also implicated a Chen-surnamed detective from 新北市’s 汐止分局, who is suspected of leaking information and violating the Personal Data Protection Act. After a search and arrest, the detective was transferred to 北檢 for questioning.
Typhoon Champi’s outer winds cause multiple tree falls in Penghu
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Winds strengthened in Penghu under the combined effects of Typhoon Champi’s outer circulation and the northeast monsoon. As of 8 a.m., there had been 12 incidents of fallen roadside trees and 1 incident involving a collapsed construction-site fence. Police and firefighters are working to clear the damage. 澎湖消防局 expects to activate a Level 2 disaster response center by 4 p.m., while 台電澎湖區營業處 has completed preparations for the typhoon.
Facts
12 roadside trees have fallen
1 construction-site fence collapse
Average wind strength of 7 to 8
Gusts could reach 10 to 11
Measured gusts could even reach 12
Level 2 disaster response center to be activated by 4 p.m.
Malaysia cites national security to ban civil servants from using Waze navigation, promotes TuJu, drawing attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Citing national security and personal data protection, the Malaysian government has banned civil servants from using the navigation app Waze and urged the public to switch to local navigation app TuJu. Some users say TuJu still falls short in features and compatibility.
Facts
Kuala Lumpur, 22nd —
2024 Cybersecurity Act
(Editor: XXX) 1151022
Companies mentioned：Waze、Google Maps、Waze Mobile Ltd.、TuJu、馬來西亞大道局、星報、The Star、中央社
Research firm forecasts server CPU shipments to grow more than 40% year over year in 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
集邦科技 forecasts steady growth in server CPU demand from the second half of 2025, with shipments rising 31% year over year in 2026 and more than 40% in 2027 as AI inference and agentic AI adoption increases. In terms of competition, the x86 camp’s market share is expected to fall from nearly 90%, while Arm-based products could expand to 30% in 2027, driven by new products from companies including 輝達, Google and AWS.
China marks 90 years since the Long March; 人民日報: “The core” is the soul
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As the Chinese Communist Party marks 90 years since the Long March, 人民日報 published a commentary stressing that “the core is the soul.” It looked back at the 1935 Zunyi Conference, which established a leadership collective with Mao Zedong at its core, and used the occasion to reinforce Xi Jinping’s status as the party’s core.
Strong winds kick up dust, triggering rare brown-red air quality alert in Yunlin’s Mailiao
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Affected by the northeast monsoon and Typhoon Champi’s outer circulation, air quality in Mailiao, Yunlin, reached a rare brown-red alert level, the first time since 2021.
仁寶 expands Taiwan-U.S. capacity to support Verda's global AI cloud market expansion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
仁寶 and Verda are expanding their cooperation by increasing capacity in Daxi, Taiwan, and the United States to support Verda's global expansion of AI cloud services based on 輝達's HGX B300 platform.
Musk threatens retaliation over Democratic investigation; Democrats accuse Trump administration of intimidating election officials
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Musk warned that he would retaliate if Democrats took control of Congress in the midterm elections and investigated his role in the Trump administration. Meanwhile, Democrats have sued the Trump administration, accusing it of intimidating election officials and interfering in elections.
Facts
Causing nearly 300,000 civil servants to lose their jobs
Typhoon Champi approaches; 台電 mobilizes 7,400 personnel to stand by for storm response
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As powerful Typhoon Champi approaches, 台電 has mobilized 7,400 personnel, 3,773 vehicles and 4,211 pieces of equipment for storm preparations, and has pre-positioned repair resources in mountainous areas and outlying islands. It also urged the public to take care with electrical safety and flood prevention.
吳子嘉 suspected of violating Election and Recall Act; Hsinchu prosecutors search office and residence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office directed investigators to search the Taipei City office and residence of 吳子嘉, chairman of 美麗島電子報. 吳 is suspected of violating the Election and Recall Act, and the case is under investigation.
Typhoon Champi approaches; Chiang Wan-an says heavier rain expected in Beitou, Shilin and Wenshan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Champi has prompted both sea and land warnings. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an inspected storm preparations and said heavier rain is expected in Beitou, Shilin and Wenshan districts, urging residents to be prepared.