Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the southeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 22nd.
Facts
- Level 2
2026-10-23 03:00–06:00 JST
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Japan | 気象庁 (continued)（51）
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Ashfall forecast for Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake). It is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall expected to the east from 9:00 to 12:00 and to the northwest from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 22nd.
Facts
- Level 2
- 09:00 on the 22nd
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 22nd
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 22nd.
Facts
- Level 2
- 12:00
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected to the west of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 22nd.
Facts
- Level 2
- 22nd
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Sakurajima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 3. Ashfall is forecast in the morning and evening of the 22nd.
Facts
- Level 3
- 12:00
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast in the morning and evening of the 22nd.
Facts
- Level 2
- 12:00
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast in the morning and evening of the 22nd.
Facts
- Level 2
Information on epicenter and seismic intensity
Information on the hypocenter and seismic intensity of an earthquake that occurred at around 07:45 on the 22nd.
Facts
- 22nd
- 07:45
Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心（6）
Typhoon warning for sea and land (Yilan County, Hualien County, Nantou County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Kaohsiung City, Keelung City, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taipei City, Taitung County, Tainan City)
中央氣象署 issued sea and land typhoon warnings. Moderate Typhoon Champi (CHAMPI) was centered about 350 kilometers east of Eluanbi and moving north-northwest, with its storm circle already reaching land in southeastern Taiwan. Today (23), Yilan County is under an extremely torrential rain warning, while Taipei City, New Taipei City and Taoyuan City are under a torrential rain warning. People in all areas should remain on high alert for strong winds, heavy rain, landslides and falling rocks.
Facts
- Central pressure: 945 hectopascals
- Maximum sustained winds near the center: 43 meters per second
- About 155 kilometers per hour
- Equivalent to Category 14 winds
- Maximum gusts: 53 meters per second
- Equivalent to Category 16 winds
- Radius of 七-level winds: 320 kilometers
- Ten-level wind radius: 140 kilometers
- Moving at a speed of 24 to 8 kilometers per hour
- About 350 kilometers east of Eluanbi
- About 80 kilometers east-northeast of Yilan
- Waves of 3 meters or higher
- Waves of 6 meters or higher are likely
- Waves exceeding 8 meters have been recorded
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
Poor air quality (Taitung County)
環境部 issued a purple air quality alert for Taitung County, with the AQI above 200, urging people to reduce outdoor activities.
Facts
- AQI above 200
- Effective time: 2026-10-23T04:10:00
- Expiration time: 2026-10-23T05:10:00
Companies mentioned：環境部
Provincial Highway 7B, 8K+150~12K+0, road closed (Taoyuan City, New Taipei City)
交通部公路局 issued a precautionary traffic restriction, closing the section of Provincial Highway 7B from 8K+150 to 12K+0 (Daxi District, Taoyuan City, and New Taipei City).
Facts
- Provincial Highway 7B, 8K+150~12K+0
- Effective time: 2026-10-22T18:00:00
- Expiration time: 2026-10-26T21:00:00
Companies mentioned：交通部公路局
Provincial Highway 7, 46K+900~60K+866, road closed (Yilan County, Taoyuan City, New Taipei City, Hsinchu County)
交通部公路局 issued a precautionary traffic restriction, closing the section of Provincial Highway 7 from 46K+900 to 60K+866 (covering Yilan County, Taoyuan City, New Taipei City and Hsinchu County).
Facts
- 46K+900~60K+866
- 2026-10-22T18:00:00
- 2026-10-26T21:00:00
Companies mentioned：交通部公路局
Provincial Highway 7, 22K+800~46K+400, road closed (Taoyuan City, New Taipei City, Hsinchu County)
Original交通部公路局發布預警性管制，省道台7線22K+800至46K+400路段（涵蓋桃園市、新北市、新竹縣）自2026年10月22日18:00起封閉，預計至2026年10月26日21:00屆滿。
Facts
- 22K+800~46K+400
- Effective time: 2026-10-22T18:00:00
- Expiration time: 2026-10-26T21:00:00
Companies mentioned：交通部公路局
Provincial Highway 61 closed from 0K+0 to 2K+0 (New Taipei City, Taipei City)
As Typhoon Champi approaches, the 0K+0~2K+0 section of Provincial Highway 61 (from Bali District, New Taipei City, to Taipei City) met the criteria for a precautionary closure, according to a road closure notice from 交通部公路局.
Facts
- Level 8 winds
- 0K+0~2K+0
Companies mentioned：交通部公路局
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（5）
AI spending concerns and oil prices spur selling; most US stocks close lower, Nasdaq plunges more than 2%
Major US stock indexes mostly closed lower amid concerns about AI spending and rising oil prices. The Nasdaq fell more than 2%, its worst performance since June, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged nearly 7%.
Facts
- Down 2.6%
- Closed at 52,867.98 points
- Closed at 7,663.43 points
- Closed at 26,008.86 points
Companies mentioned：中央社、費城半導體指數
PHP vulnerability triggers emergency fixes on websites worldwide; hackers make millions of attack attempts
A serious vulnerability in PHP has triggered emergency fixes by businesses and governments around the world. Websites operated by banks, airlines and governments in multiple countries have suspended services, while hackers have made millions of attack attempts. Tech giants including 微軟 and Cloudflare, along with organizations in Japan, France, China, Finland and other countries, have taken countermeasures.
Facts
- Hackers have made millions of attack attempts
- 10 hours before the vulnerability was disclosed
- Within 45 minutes of the vulnerability's disclosure
- In just 2 hours
- The first 9 months of this year
Companies mentioned：中央社、路透社、微軟、Microsoft、Aikido Security、Cloudflare、野村證券、Nomura、三菱日聯金融集團、MUFG、全日空、ANA、JR東日本公司、Orange、騰訊雲、Valtori、中國工業和信息化部、Bitkom
Trump sues BBC for defamation, seeking US$10 billion; judge sets Dec. 11 deadline for sworn testimony
A US judge ordered Trump to give sworn testimony by Dec. 11 in his lawsuit seeking US$10 billion in damages from the BBC over alleged defamation. The BBC denies causing substantial harm and has asked the court to dismiss the case.
Facts
- Seeking US$10 billion in damages
- About NT$326.06 billion
- By Dec. 11
- Seeking at least US$5 billion each in damages
Companies mentioned：BBC、英國廣播公司、中央社
Yemen rebels attack Saudi Arabia, heightening Middle East supply concerns; oil prices surge
Attacks by Yemen rebels on Saudi Arabia have raised concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East, sending Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate prices sharply higher. They settled at US$113.17 and US$99.47 per barrel, respectively.
Facts
- Up US$4.35
- Or 4.0%
- Settled at US$113.17 per barrel
- Up US$2.32
- Or 2.4%
- Settled at US$99.47 per barrel
Companies mentioned：中央社、路透社、青年運動、Houthi
France fast-tracks trials over last weekend's riots; justice minister says 217 people jailed
French Justice Minister Darmanin said courts used fast-track proceedings to convict and imprison 217 people over last weekend's riots, and 2,700 people have been detained since the 17th.
Facts
- 2,700 people have been detained
- More than 1,000 people have appeared in court
- French prisons hold 90,020 inmates
- Capacity for 63,348 inmates
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（3）
It's not just AI borrowing that has people worried! French government bonds also flash warning signs. What's happening in credit markets?
Credit markets for AI companies and the French government are flashing warning signs. Five-year CDS spreads for CoreWeave, 甲骨文 and SoftBank have widened, reflecting investor concerns about highly leveraged financing. France's five-year CDS spread rose to 89.8 basis points, surpassing Italy's, while government bond yields topped 5%, indicating that credit pressure has spread from the tech sector to sovereign debt.
Facts
- CoreWeave's five-year CDS spread rose to 1,065.84 basis points on Oct. 21.
- France's five-year CDS spread rose from 29.74 basis points on Jan. 2 to 89.8 basis points on Oct. 21.
- France's 10-year government bond yield topped 5%, the first time since 2002.
- 標普全球評級 downgraded 甲骨文's credit rating in July to the lowest investment-grade level.
- SoftBank pledged to invest US$87 billion in France to build data centers.
- The median five-year spread on the CDX High Yield Index, which tracks credit risk among North American speculative-grade companies, reached 355.35 basis points on Oct. 20.
- 穆迪 is scheduled to review France's Aa3 sovereign rating on Oct. 23; the outlook is currently negative.
Companies mentioned：CoreWeave、甲骨文、軟銀集團、輝達、標普全球評級、FedWatch Advisors、麥格理集團、穆迪、OpenAI、LSEG、CNBC、FactSet
Musk invests $1 billion to enter Hollywood? Report says he took a stake in Skydance
According to Semafor, Musk invested about $1 billion in Skydance, which recently completed an acquisition, helping it address nearly $80 billion in debt and integration challenges. Its shares edged down after the news was announced.
Facts
- Musk has invested about $1 billion in Skydance
- Skydance's stock ticker changed to SKYD
- Skydance faces a debt burden of nearly $80 billion
- Skydance expects to achieve $6 billion in cost savings within three years
- Larry Ellison previously invested $1 billion in Musk's acquisition of Twitter
- Skydance shares fell about 1% after the news broke
Companies mentioned：Skydance、Semafor、CNBC、派拉蒙、華納兄弟探索、甲骨文、Twitter、X、特斯拉
High returns just for buying government bonds! Are investors still willing to bet on biotech stocks?
U.S. Treasury yields climbed to a record high of 5.34%, causing the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index to retreat 3.8% from its Aug. 19 peak. Higher interest rates are increasing financing costs for the biotech industry and prompting investors to reassess risk. While individual names such as Moderna have performed strongly, the overall market mood is turning more cautious.
Facts
- The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield briefly touched 5.34%, its highest level since 2002.
- The Nasdaq Biotechnology Index retreated 3.8% from its Aug. 19 peak.
- About half of the companies in the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index do not have enough cash to cover six months of operating expenses.
- Moderna (MRNA-US) shares have surged more than 700% this year.
- Revolution Medicines (RVMD-US) shares have risen more than 140% this year.
- Caribou Biosciences (CRBU-US) shares have fallen more than 60% this year.
Companies mentioned：White Manna Capital、Gabelli基金、Moderna、默沙東、Revolution Medicines、RBC Capital Markets、Baird、Caribou Biosciences
Japan | PR TIMES（3）
Taiwanese Mandarin specialist Tapi台湾華語教室 opens its first in-person learning center in Iidabashi, offering face-to-face lessons with Taiwan-born instructors and a 30% opening promotion.
Tapi台湾華語教室, a language school specializing in Taiwanese Mandarin and operated by 株式会社TAPI, opened its first in-person learning center in Iidabashi, Tokyo, on October 20, 2026, and began offering face-to-face lessons. To mark the opening, it is running a 30% off promotion on in-person courses first purchased by November 20, 2026, valid through May 31, 2027.
Facts
- Oct. 20, 2026
- 30% OFF
- Nov. 20, 2026
- May 31, 2027
- Since 2025
- Oct. 28, 2026
- Oct. 18, 2026
- 3,800 yen
- 4,800 yen
- ¥2,660
- ¥3,360
- 2,200 yen
- 3,200 yen
- 1,540 yen
- ¥2,240
Companies mentioned：株式会社TAPI、Tapi台湾華語教室
Kento Yamazaki returns as a “near-future agent”! New TV commercials for Lulu Attack Premium, “Spark” and “Speed,” to begin airing nationwide in stages from Friday, October 23, 2026
第一三共ヘルスケア will begin airing new TV commercials for Lulu Attack Premium, “Spark” and “Speed,” featuring Kento Yamazaki, nationwide from October 23, 2026.
Facts
- Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
- 15 seconds
- 3 product types
Companies mentioned：第一三共ヘルスケア株式会社、第一三共ヘルスケア
The 2nd installment of N高等学校’s new TV commercial starring Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura! The “Rice Harvesting Experience” spot, in which he tries farming alongside current N高等学校 students wearing work clothes, will begin airing on Oct. 24 (Sat.)
学校法人角川ドワンゴ学園 will begin airing the 2nd N高等学校 TV commercial featuring comedian Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura nationwide from October 24, 2026. The commercial depicts a rice harvesting experience in Ena, Gifu Prefecture, and introduces N高グループ’s experiential learning programs and growth in student enrollment.
Facts
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- 35 prefectures
- 36,371 people
Companies mentioned：学校法人角川ドワンゴ学園、N高等学校、S高等学校、R高等学校、N高グループ
Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心（2）
A video circulating online claiming that fine needles were hidden in Halloween candy originated on U.S. social media and does not show a case in Taiwan. Ordinary magnets are also unlikely to detect abnormalities in candy.
A video circulating online claims that needles were hidden in Halloween candy and could be detected with a magnet. It originated on U.S. social media and does not show a case in Taiwan. Police investigations found that many related reports were hoaxes staged by children, while a physics teacher said ordinary magnets are unlikely to effectively attract fine needles through packaging.
Facts
- October 2025
- Published: 2026-10-22
- Report No.: 4368
Companies mentioned：FOX5、NBC Washington、美國食品藥物管理局、台灣衛福部食藥署、CNN、abc7news、特拉華大學
Tech giant employees offering free stock tips online? Beware of investment scams
Posts circulating online claim that employees of major tech companies are offering free stock tips. A fact-checking center tested and compared the posts and found that this is a typical investment scam. The posts use the same template and contradictory pay slips, and direct people to join LINE groups.
Facts
- Reserve funds: 10,000 yuan
- Target: 1.5 million yuan
- Current price: 48 yuan
- Estimated high: 1,250 yuan
- HR-2026-1025
- Date: October 15, 115
Companies mentioned：165反詐騙專線、京沅鎢鈷、台積電、鴻海、日月光、台達電
Japan | 消費者庁（1）
シンセイ食品 “Japanese Pork Buns” - Exchange/recall
シンセイ食品 is offering exchanges or recalls after incorrectly labeling the expiration date of its “Japanese Pork Buns” as 2029.
Facts
- Incorrect: 2029.09.30
- Correct: 2026.09.30
- Response start date: September 29, 2026
Companies mentioned：シンセイ食品
Japan | 消防庁（1）
Damage caused by heavy rain since October 21, Reiwa 8, and response by fire services and other agencies (4th report, updated R8.10.22)
The 4th report on damage and response concerning the Koyoshi River in Akita Prefecture following the heavy rain that began on October 21, Reiwa 8. There were no casualties or damage to homes, and evacuation orders have been lifted. The 消防庁 disaster response headquarters was established, and the Level 5 special warning was downgraded to a Level 2 advisory.
Facts
- 4th report
- Level 5
- Level 2
Companies mentioned：消防庁、気象庁、由利本荘市消防本部
Japan | 厚生労働省（1）
Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Ueno will hold a press conference after the Cabinet meeting
Reports on Health, Labour and Welfare Minister Ueno’s press conference after the Cabinet meeting. Details include the date and time, venue, attendance criteria, and contact information (厚生労働記者会).
Facts
- Reiwa 8, Oct. 23
- ８：３５ﾒﾄﾞ
- 03-3595-2570
Companies mentioned：厚生労働省、厚生労働記者会、Adobe Reader