Yunlin County—Dongshi Township mobile phone outage information: 中華電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中華電信 mobile phone service was interrupted in Dongshi Township, Yunlin County, due to 1 malfunctioning base station. The affected area was the township, and the incident severity was Minor.
Mobile phone outage information for Jiji Township, Nantou County: 中華電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中華電信 mobile phone service was interrupted in Jiji Township, Nantou County, due to 1 malfunctioning base station. The outage lasted from October 24, 2026, to October 27.
New Taipei City–Shuangxi District mobile phone outage information: 台灣大哥大, 中華電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 國家通訊傳播委員會 released mobile phone outage information for Shuangxi District, New Taipei City. Service was disrupted because of faulty cell sites operated by 台灣大哥大 and 中華電信.
Strong Wind Advisory for Land (Yellow Alert) (Yilan County, Hualien County, Nantou County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Kaohsiung City, Keelung City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taipei City, Taitung County, Tainan City, Penghu County)
Disaster-Related Power Outages (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 County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taipei City, Taitung County, Tainan City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
台灣電力公司 issued a disaster-related power outage alert on October 24, 2026, affecting multiple counties and cities, including Yilan County, Hualien County and Nantou County. New Taipei City had the most affected households.
Provincial Highway 9, 64K+0~65K+500, closed (Yilan County, New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 64K+0 to 65K+500 section of Provincial Highway 9 was closed due to fallen trees, a toppled utility pole and sagging power lines, affecting Toucheng Township in Yilan County and areas of New Taipei City.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs on a leaking water pipe in front of 159 Meishuguan Road in Gushan District, leaving Longshui Village in Kaohsiung City's Gushan District without water.
Provincial Highway 9, 22K+890~22K+910, closed (New Taipei City, Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 22K+890 to 22K+910 section of Provincial Highway 9 was closed after a roadside tree fell and blocked one lane, affecting Shiding District in New Taipei City and areas of Taipei City.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Nanshi Village in Miaoli City, Miaoli County, due to emergency repairs on a pipeline along Provincial Highway 13. The outage will run from 9:35 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 24, 2026.
Disaster-related power outages (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 County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taipei City, Tainan City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
台灣電力公司 issued a disaster-related power outage alert on October 24, 2026, affecting tens of thousands of households across multiple counties in Taiwan, including Yilan, Hualien and Nantou.
台灣自來水公司 issued an updated water outage notice for Dali, Daxi, Shicheng and Guishan villages in Toucheng Township, Yilan County, due to repairs to a broken water pipe in Daxi. Severity: Minor.
Fukuoka-based IT startup 株式会社UnReact has released “UR: Self-Serve Receipt＆Invoice,” an app that lets customers issue their own receipts and invoices for Shopify stores.
Regional contribution × SDGs initiative to tackle the “plush toy disposal problem”: Plush toy buyback and donation project runs for a limited time from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30!
“NAKATAKU,” an e-commerce operations service that lets users assign tasks to AI agents via chat, opens applications for early adoption
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NakaTaku株式会社 has opened applications for early adoption of “NAKATAKU,” an AI agent service that automates tasks for e-commerce businesses. Users can request tasks such as order handling, shipping, and returns via chat. The service plans to integrate with multiple external systems, including Shopify, 楽天市場, and ヤマト運輸.
A thank-you to the children of Shiga Prefecture on the park’s 30th anniversary!
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滋賀農業公園ブルーメの丘 will offer free admission to school groups from within Shiga Prefecture as a special invitation program marking its 30th anniversary, from March 2027 to February 2028.
“With a backpack, I have to take it off every time I want to get something out.” More than 1 in 3 of 577 prospective buyers cited “difficulty accessing items and clutter inside” as a frustration with their current bags
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合同会社NIG will begin advance sales of its new “QUICK PACK traveler biz” travel backpack on Makuake on Oct. 27, 2026. A preliminary survey found that 36.6% of 577 prospective buyers were dissatisfied with “difficulty accessing items and clutter inside” their bags.
Facts
577 prospective buyers
36.6% were dissatisfied that “they can’t quickly get out what they want”
Experience a head spa for ¥500 for 7 minutes. ヘッドミント一宮店 to exhibit at the 38th びさいまつり
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ヘッドミント一宮店 will exhibit at the 38th びさいまつり, held on Oct. 24 and 25, and offer a dry head spa experience for ¥500 for 7 minutes. The operator is 株式会社カエルワーク (クラリアHDグループ).
JR中央線コミュニティデザイン and Tokyo Verdy team up to develop a new lively destination beneath the elevated tracks east of JR Nambu Inagi-Naganuma Station!
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株式会社JR中央線コミュニティデザイン and 東京ヴェルディ株式会社 will collaborate to open a multipurpose hub beneath the elevated tracks east of JR Nambu Inagi-Naganuma Station around spring 2027.
Notice of development and facility construction beneath the elevated tracks east of Inagi-Naganuma Station on the JR Nambu Line in collaboration with JR中央線コミュニティデザイン
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東京ヴェルディ and 株式会社JR中央線コミュニティデザイン will collaborate on the development, construction, and operation of facilities beneath the elevated tracks east of Inagi-Naganuma Station on the JR Nambu Line, with an opening planned for around spring 2027.
“人類みな麺類” and “らーめん賛平” team up for the first time, offering 2 different ramen dishes at their respective locations in a 4-day event starting Oct. 24
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UNCHI株式会社 is teaming up for the first time with Osaka ramen shop “らーめん賛平” to offer 2 different collaborative ramen dishes at their respective locations for a limited 4-day period starting Oct. 24.
JOURNAL STANDARD relume’s Lucua Ire store to relocate from the 7th floor to the 5th floor and reopen on Oct. 23!
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The Lucua Ire store of “JOURNAL STANDARD relume,” operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will relocate from the 7th floor to the 5th floor and reopen on Oct. 23. Special offerings include exclusive items and gifts.
Facts
Oct. 23
7th floor
5F
￥15,000
￥8,800
￥7,150
￥4,400
￥5,500
￥16,500
￥35,200
￥39,600
￥38,500
￥71,500
￥44,000
￥8,580
￥990
July 22, 1977
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、JOURNAL STANDARD relume、PENDLETON、AUTHEN、Rawlings、Small Things、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社ル・プチメック、Foodies USA, Inc.、株式会社KEBOZ
Sucre, a Type A continuous employment support facility “specializing in general employment,” to hold 1st anniversary event
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Sucre, a Type A continuous employment support facility operated by 株式会社COPAS, has marked its 1st anniversary and held a commemorative event. It reported an increase in the number of users and results in transitions to general employment, and introduced plans to launch employment retention support and consultation services from 2027, as well as “テガミブ,” a new employment system offered in partnership with 株式会社RAPAS.
Facts
1st anniversary
Increased to a total of 30 people
4 people transitioned to general employment in 1 year
Tsunan Jozo to showcase junmai daiginjo “郷（GO）GRANDCLASS 魚沼コシヒカリEdition” to food buyers at “地方銀行フードセレクション2026,” at the 株式会社Food-X exhibit booth
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津南醸造 will showcase its premium sake “郷（GO）GRANDCLASS 魚沼コシヒカリEdition” to food buyers at the 株式会社Food-X booth at “地方銀行フードセレクション2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight in November 2026.
豊中市 signs business collaboration agreement with 京都大学成長戦略本部 to advance sustainable community development through research and social experiments
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豊中市 has signed a business collaboration agreement with 京都大学成長戦略本部 to advance sustainable community development through research and social experiments.
Numazu’s streets will transform into an Asian cityscape for just 1 day! “Numazu Autumn Festival: Asian Marche 2026” to be held on November 22
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The Numazu Asian Festival Executive Committee will hold “Numazu Autumn Festival: Asian Marche 2026” at Numazu Nakamise Shopping Street on November 22, 2026. The program will feature 11 food trucks, cuisine from various countries, a Mongolian morin khuur performance, and performances by international students. A Lunar New Year festival is also planned for February 2027.
Facts
11 food trucks
Nov. 22, 2026
Feb. 6, 2027
Companies mentioned：NUMAZU ASIAN FESTIVAL実行委員会、Grandeur Global Academy 沼津校、STUDIO elle、ホリデイスポーツクラブ沼津、Lilly STUDIO、笹間音響、株式会社アシウエル
After 71 years of history, Cineswitch Ginza will close on October 25. The film “遥かな町へ” held a thank-you stage greeting to celebrate its major success, drawing loud applause from the audience.
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A stage greeting to celebrate the major success of the film “遥かな町へ” was held at Cineswitch Ginza, which is closing after 71 years of history. Director Yoshinari Nishikori, Reiko Kitagawa, Eishi Segawa, and others took the stage and spoke about the care put into the film and the significance of movie theaters.
Build up your weapons and take on the challenge with your friends! New browser game “Chaos★Smash” reveals key features
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株式会社ムーンラビット has revealed the key features of its new browser game “Chaos★Smash,” which will officially launch at 15:00 on October 29. The turn-based shooting game features weapon evolution, guild battles, a marriage system, and solo and multiplayer modes.
“I can’t stick with exercise…” “Is working out at home enough?” The “Autumn FIT-EASY FESTIVAL” has “1 week” left! A special place where you can have fun and “get healthy” without even thinking about it
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フィットイージー株式会社 announced that its special campaign, “Autumn FIT-EASY FESTIVAL,” celebrating the opening of more than 300 locations nationwide, will end on October 31, 2026. The company is highlighting its appeal, including AI healthcare and a range of entertainment services, and providing details of a premium giveaway campaign and special membership and referral offers.
Facts
More than 300 locations nationwide
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Capital: 1,357,449,180 yen
Employees: 320
Number of stores: 315
Amazon gift card (worth ¥50,000)
A gift card worth 2,000 yen for the person making a referral
A physical therapist pinpoints the “cause of discomfort” in 5 minutes! New corporate service “Offi-Stretch® Check” launches
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Well Body株式会社 has launched “Offi-Stretch® Check,” a new corporate service that enables physical therapists to assess employees’ physical condition in 5 minutes.
株式会社あみやき亭 will offer Kumamoto-grown “Ajisai Beef Negi-Salt Loin” for 690 yen (759 yen including tax) at its Central Japan locations exclusively for Meat Day on October 29.
Next-generation boy group VAYONN (베이온) begins general ticket sales for its first-ever Japan fan meeting on November 8 (Sunday)! A prize drawing for signed gifts will also be held!
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The next-generation boy group VAYONN, represented by iNKODE Entertainment, will hold its first-ever Japan fan meeting on November 8. General ticket sales have begun, and a prize drawing for signed merchandise will also be held.
A charming tin to brighten your day♪ The perfect travel companion: “Traveling Rune Girl Bento” available for a limited time from October 25 (Sunday)
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まねき食品株式会社 will offer “Traveling Rune Girl Bento,” inspired by Rune Naito’s world, for a limited time starting October 25, 2026. It is priced at 1,580 yen (including tax) and is scheduled to be available through late December.
[Otagawa Station] パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ) Otagawa location to open on November 1, 2026 (Sunday)! Free trial sessions available!
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株式会社REJUVENATE announced that パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ) Otagawa location will open in Tokai, Aichi Prefecture, on November 1, 2026. It will be the company’s 3rd location in Aichi Prefecture, and free trial sessions are available.
[Shin-Matsudo Station] パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ) Shin-Matsudo location to open on November 1, 2026 (Sunday)! Free trial sessions available!
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株式会社REJUVENATE announced that パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ) Shin-Matsudo location will open on November 1, 2026. The location, the company’s 23rd in Chiba Prefecture, is a 3-minute walk from Shin-Matsudo Station, and free trial sessions are available.
[Shin-Seto Station] パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ) Shin-Seto location to open on November 15, 2026 (Sunday)! Free trial sessions available!
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株式会社REJUVENATE announced that パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ) Shin-Seto location will open on November 15, 2026. The location, the company’s 4th in Aichi Prefecture, is a 3-minute walk from Shin-Seto Station, and free trial sessions are available.
[Warming wellness × Belly Dance] “温labo” to hold an interactive event in Tokyo on November 8 (Sunday) to celebrate its 5th anniversary
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株式会社エル・ローズ will hold the experiential event “On Fes with Bellydance” at Silkroad Cafe in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward on November 8, 2026, to celebrate the 5th anniversary of its warming innerwear brand 温labo.
【moz(モズ)】Back by popular demand! The luxurious elk embroidery stands out on this sophisticated 2way mini shoulder bag, now available again! Combining adorable Scandinavian style with a lightweight design and the convenience of 2way use, it’s perfect for everything from everyday outings to travel.
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株式会社ティ・ツウ・オー has restocked a 2way mini shoulder bag made in collaboration with Scandinavian brand “moz（モズ）.” Featuring an elk embroidery design, it weighs approximately 120g, costs 6,050 yen, and is available in 6 colors.
【First time in Gunma】VITAS to hold a “baseball clinic” with a star-studded lineup including former Hanshin player Keisuke Kano!
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株式会社VITAS will hold a “baseball clinic” in Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture, with former professional baseball players and others, along with a tasting and sales event for its own brand “VINOBBY” and a photo session.
【BOL4’s Tokyo concert announced!】2026-2027 BOL4 CONCERT TOUR 〖Red Square〗in TOKYO
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“2026-2027 BOL4 CONCERT TOUR 〖Red Square〗in TOKYO,” by South Korean singer-songwriter BOL4, has been announced. The concert will take place at SESION SUGINAMI on January 10, 2027, with tickets available through mahocast.
BE:FIRST’s 5th anniversary dome tour adds shows at 京セラドーム大阪 and バンテリンドームナゴヤ, paving the way for the group’s first 5-dome tour
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BMSG’s BE:FIRST has announced additional shows at 京セラドーム大阪 and バンテリンドームナゴヤ for its 5th anniversary dome tour, “BE:FIRST 5th Anniversary DOME TOUR 2027.” The announcement makes the group’s first 5-dome tour a reality, with stops in 5 cities: Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Saitama, and Aichi.
【November 14, 2026】Online seminar for those considering opening a marriage matchmaking agency or starting a side business【Effective client acquisition × matchmaking techniques】
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株式会社TMS will hold an online seminar on November 14, 2026, for those considering opening a marriage matchmaking agency or starting a side business. Michiko Ehara, representative of 結婚相談所えんむすび, will serve as the instructor and explain client acquisition and matchmaking techniques.
“Autumn Appreciation Festival” to be held at Your Hall Hotarugaike on October 28, featuring an end-of-life planning seminar and a prize drawing with luxury gifts
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株式会社ベルコ Minato Branch Agency Group will hold its “Autumn Appreciation Festival” at Your Hall Hotarugaike on October 28, 2026. The event will feature an end-of-life planning seminar, a prize drawing with luxury gifts, and a free meal gathering, aiming to foster local connections and raise interest in end-of-life planning.
株式会社ビリオンフーズ will hold a 120-minute all-you-can-eat event featuring gout hot pot with oysters, milt, and monkfish liver at all 日本酒原価酒蔵 locations from October 26 to December 31, 2026.
Facts
3,982 yen (4,380 yen including tax)
Original半年で14,000名が利用した
Monday, October 26, 2026–Thursday, December 31, 2026
120-minute all-you-can-eat
Original各店1日30名様
More than 50 varieties of sake are offered at cost
～Welcome to the sea of fallen leaves～ Enjoy a nature experience using all 5 senses with the children!
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A nature experience event engaging all 5 senses will be held at 奈良県立野外活動センター on November 15 for children in the 4- and 5-year-old classes and their guardians.
“2026 Sanrio Character Ranking Top-Ranked Commemorative Designs” coming to Seven-Eleven’s multifunction copiers
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン began selling commemorative photo prints featuring the top 7 characters in the “2026 Sanrio Character Ranking” at Seven-Eleven multifunction copiers nationwide on October 24.
ツエーゲン金沢 has welcomed 合同会社富樫林業 as a new Silver Partner. Its representative, Kazuyuki Toda, met player James Makai Ryu 15 years ago and now supports the team through a Noto pork rice-bowl food truck.
Can you become friends with Yua Mikami and Shintaro Morimoto in Nagoya!? “Tomodachi Tamago” to hold its first public recording event at CBC Hall on 12/6 (Sun.)
TV anime “Girls Band Cry”: New original illustrated merchandise celebrating Nina Iseri’s birthday, plus a special gift campaign!【株式会社コスパ】
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株式会社コスパ will release 3 items featuring newly commissioned illustrations to celebrate Nina Iseri’s birthday from the TV anime “Girls Band Cry.” The campaign will also give away a limited-edition holographic sticker for every 5,500 yen spent.
aiko named Space Shower TV’s most important artist [V.I.P.] for October! Special filmed program “V.I.P. -aiko- Hot Days at the End of Completing the Album, with スペースシャワーTV and Memories of a Crazy Time Leap” to air!
Acclaimed director Yoshie Inaba takes on a masterpiece: “The Just Assassins” set for production!
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“The Just Assassins,” a masterpiece by Albert Camus, will be staged in March 2027. Direction is by Yoshie Inaba, winner of the Yomiuri Theater Awards’ Best Director award.
Aika Sawaguchi’s direct gaze and Ayano Sumida’s striking sensuality. The covers of “BLTISM VOL.1” are unveiled! The limited-edition cover also features a different look!
Yoko Sawami, a graduate of 劇団AUN, condenses Shakespeare’s little-known masterpiece into 101 minutes: “The Merry 101 Minutes of Windsor and a Little More” set for production! Tickets on sale now
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The 6th production by Dialogue！, “The Merry 101 Minutes of Windsor and a Little More,” directed and adapted by Yoko Sawami, a graduate of 劇団AUN, will run at Atelier Fanfare Higashi-Shinjuku from December 16 to 20, 2026. Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ.
Eiko Kano, Ryogo Matsumaru, Nanenano, Moguraider’s Shiba and other star guests assemble! Episode #4 of “Uraaka Uraraka,” hosted by Akira Kawashima of Kirin, airs tonight at 11 p.m. on ABEMA
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ABEMA will air episode #4 of the talk variety show “Uraaka Uraraka,” hosted by Akira Kawashima of Kirin, at 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 24. The 6 guests—Kisumi Amau, Miki Inada, Eiko Kano, Daisuke Shiba, Nanenano and Ryogo Matsumaru—will discuss their candid thoughts online and experiences with online backlash.
Kuroobi’s solo live show “Funny People from Kansai” set for Tokyo and Osaka!
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Kuroobi’s solo live show “Funny People from Kansai” will be held in Osaka and Tokyo in December 2026. Advance tickets cost ¥3,000, among other ticket details.
Convenient, but tiring on the shoulders. Root launches “NODI,” a smartphone shoulder strap inspired by a small everyday annoyance!
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The bag brand Root, operated by 島田商事株式会社, will begin advance sales of “NODI,” a smartphone shoulder strap designed to reduce shoulder discomfort and made with Mitsui Chemicals’ “ABSORTOMER®” material, at 横浜髙島屋 on October 28, 2026. It is scheduled to go on sale through the official online store in late November.
Confirming the seismic performance of residential structures at “E-Defense,” the world’s largest full-scale 3D shaking table testing facility
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株式会社谷川建設 conducted a full-scale shaking experiment on a wooden house on September 4, 2026, at “E-Defense,” operated by the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience.
Typhoon Bualoi damaged 304 base stations across Taiwan, with 275 awaiting repairs. 台灣大 activated its emergency response mechanism and is working around the clock on repairs. 中華電信 said overlapping base station coverage means a single station failure does not affect users' communications.
Facts
304 cell sites damaged across Taiwan
275 awaiting repairs
causing 1 death
527 people injured
More than 277,000 households had experienced power outages
‘Post-70s’ official Zhuge Yujie named deputy secretary of the Qinghai Communist Party committee and party chief of the provincial government
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Zhuge Yujie has taken over as deputy secretary of the Qinghai Communist Party committee and party chief of the provincial government. He previously served as deputy secretary of the Shanghai Communist Party committee and deputy secretary of the Hubei Communist Party committee.
Typhoon Bualoi disrupts Okinawa flights; may make landfall on Japan's Kyushu on the 26th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Bualoi affected Japan, prompting the cancellation of 40 flights in Okinawa. It is expected to approach Kyushu on the 26th and could make landfall. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain and landslide warnings.
Long-period waves scour out base of Provincial Highway 11; 2 cars unable to avoid hazard suffer blown tires
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Bualoi's long-period waves scoured out the base of Provincial Highway 11 in Hualien, causing 2 cars to suffer blown tires. No one was injured. The highway bureau completed repairs and restored two-way traffic.
Typhoon Shampi disrupts Chishang Harvest Festival; event canceled for the first time in 17 years.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Chishang Harvest Festival in Taitung County was canceled for the first time in 17 years due to Typhoon Bualoi. Township chief Lin Jian-hong said it would not be rescheduled.
UK boosts AI safety investment to guard against cyberattacks and biological threats
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The UK government announced increased funding for AI safety, allocating 120 million pounds to support the AI Safety Institute and 100 million pounds to establish a national AI biosafety laboratory, in response to cyberattacks and biological threats.
‘Post-70s’ official Guo Ningning named party chief of Fujian provincial government, expected to become governor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese authorities announced that Guo Ningning, born in 1970, has been named party chief of the Fujian provincial government and is expected to become Fujian's governor. Lin Tao was also named deputy secretary of the Fujian Communist Party committee, and Qin Haixiang was named secretary of the Fuzhou Communist Party committee.
Facts
Guo Ningning, born in 1970
Alternate member of the 20th Central Committee
Lin Tao was born in 1971
Named a member of the Fujian Communist Party committee's standing committee in April this year
Qin Haixiang was born in 1969
In October 2022, Qin Haixiang was named vice minister of housing and urban-rural development
Typhoon Shampi damages crops; Yunlin seeks aid for all crop types
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Shampi damaged about 417.5 hectares of crops in Yunlin County. County Magistrate Chang Li-shan said she would seek aid for all crop types from the central government to reduce farmers' losses.
Vanuatu earthquake downgraded to magnitude 6.9; tsunami warning lifted
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck offshore from Vanuatu and that the tsunami warning issued earlier had been lifted; the quake was downgraded from the initial estimate of 7.2.
Taitung sees downslope winds reach 39.3 degrees before dawn; Typhoon Shampi land warning now covers only areas north of Taoyuan and Yilan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Shampi's peripheral circulation brought downslope winds and temperatures of up to 39.3 degrees to Taitung before dawn. The Central Weather Administration said Shampi had weakened to the weakest category of moderate typhoon, with the land warning area reduced to areas north of Taoyuan and Yilan; the warning is expected to be lifted at 5:30 p.m.
Strong waves batter fishing boat off Xiaoliuqiu, snapping mooring line and causing damage; Coast Guard deploys oil booms to contain spill
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fishing boat registered in Fangliao broke free from its mooring in strong waves at Baisha Fishing Harbor on Xiaoliuqiu, drifted and was damaged, taking on water. The 海巡署南部分署第五岸巡隊 deployed oil booms to prevent the spill from spreading and is coordinating with relevant agencies to oversee salvage operations.
Kaohsiung man steals golden plaque of Zhusheng Niangniang, mails it back out of guilt but is arrested; referred for theft
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A golden plaque of Zhusheng Niangniang was stolen from a temple in Kaohsiung's Gushan District. The suspect, surnamed Hong, mailed it back after the theft but was identified by police through surveillance footage and summoned to appear. The case was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of theft.
Intelligence points to escalating Iranian threat; US reduces staffing at 4 Middle East embassies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The US State Department received intelligence indicating that Iran was stepping up actions targeting US personnel, and consequently reduced staffing at 4 embassies in the Middle East and ordered nonessential personnel to leave Saudi Arabia.
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Reduced staffing at 4 embassies in the Middle East
3 US officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter
China State Council Deputy Secretary-General Wang Zhijun appointed secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China announced that State Council Deputy Secretary-General Wang Zhijun had been appointed secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, succeeding Shen Xiaoming, who is no longer in the post.
Typhoon Cempaka recovery: New Taipei to work overtime collecting garbage after noon
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei City received a total of 544 reports of damage after Typhoon Cempaka passed through, and the city government launched environmental recovery and garbage collection efforts, working overtime to collect garbage after noon. 台電 said nearly 30,000 households lost power; electricity is expected to be restored in Pinglin and Shiding districts by 12 p.m., while some transportation services and tourist attractions are temporarily suspended.