Russia: Ukrainian attack limits water and electricity supplies in Crimea
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russian authorities said a Ukrainian drone attack restricted water and electricity supplies in parts of Crimea. An attack in Kharkiv Oblast also left at least 3 dead and 1 injured, while the Russian military said it had shot down 616 drones.
China's State Council Information Office director Mo Gaoyi appointed Communist Party secretary of Yunnan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China announced local personnel changes, with Mo Gaoyi succeeding as Communist Party secretary of Yunnan. Meanwhile, Xie Weijiang and Chen Yongqi were appointed party chiefs of the Hunan and Jiangxi provincial governments, respectively.
台鐵公司 announced it will add 1 3000-series Tze-Chiang Limited Express train from Hualien to Shulin on Oct. 26 to meet travel demand during the Retrocession Day holiday.
Kim Jong Un visits Liaoning's Dandong, accompanied by Wang Huning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Dandong in China's Liaoning Province via the New Yalu River Bridge, accompanied by Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. The two sides held a ceremony at the Memorial Hall of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea and visited an automobile factory, aiming to deepen China-North Korea friendship and economic and trade cooperation.
Facts
76th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteers' departure to fight in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea
Kim Jong Un reportedly visits China; South Korean lawmaker says he may return home the same day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A South Korean government source said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Dandong, Liaoning Province, China, via the New Yalu River Bridge, making another visit to China after 13 months. Yoon Kun-young, a lawmaker from the ruling party, said Kim Jong Un may return home the same day.
菲律賓台商總會 holds first Taiwan Connection Expo to expand business ties between Taiwan and the Philippines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
菲律賓台商總會 held its first “2026 Taiwan Connection Expo,” with more than 30 Taiwanese companies taking part to expand business ties and opportunities between Taiwan and the Philippines.
Facts
More than 30 Taiwanese companies
More than 50 booths
12 Taiwanese companies
22 Taiwanese businesspeople based in the Philippines
China outlines position on space governance, calls for preventing an arms race in space
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China issued “China's Position on Strengthening Outer Space Governance,” advocating the exploration of space for peaceful purposes and opposing the weaponization and militarization of space and an arms race in space. It also called for rules requiring commercial space companies to comply with international law.
Asian Para Games closing ceremony: table tennis player Lin Tzu-yu, winner of 3 golds, named flag bearer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Nagoya Asian Para Games closed, with Taiwan's delegation winning 4 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze medals, for a total of 20. Table tennis player Lin Tzu-yu, who won 3 gold medals, served as flag bearer for the first time.
Crowds flock to Helsinki Book Fair; Finnish edition of Taiwan Travelogue stands out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the Helsinki Book Fair, Finnish publisher Aula&Co出版社 displayed the Finnish edition of Yang Shuangzi's Taiwan Travelogue and held a panel discussion. The publisher's head, Aula, said it plans to take part in next year's Taipei International Book Exhibition.
Nigeria: Ebola case in the country genetically linked to virus strain in Kenya's first case
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Nigeria's health ministry said the virus strain in the country's first Ebola case is closely genetically related to the strain detected in Kenya's first case, providing the first genetic evidence linking the outbreaks in the two countries.
Taiwanese technology art comes to a French château; “Moon Viewing Project” on display in Vincennes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese technology art team 何理互動 was invited to the Château de Vincennes in France for the “Nuit Blanche” event, where it presented the “Moon Viewing Project” audiovisual installation, linking Taipei and Paris through real-time weather data.
Typhoon Qiangbi causes over NT$130 million in agricultural losses; Yunlin accounts for 8 tenths, with garlic hit hardest
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 農業部 updated its agricultural damage statistics for Typhoon Qiangbi, putting total losses at about NT$133.36 million. Yunlin County had the largest share, accounting for 8 tenths, while garlic suffered the heaviest losses.
Facts
Estimated losses total about NT$133.36 million
Yunlin County reported the highest losses, at NT$109.6 million
Garlic had the highest losses, at NT$53.07 million
Haze sparks diplomatic friction; Indonesia cuts natural gas exports to Singapore
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Amid a diplomatic dispute over haze, Indonesia will cut natural gas exports to Singapore by 31 million standard cubic feet per day starting on the 24th to prioritize domestic power plants, a reduction of about 8% of the total.
Facts
Daily cut of 31 million standard cubic feet
Supply reached 145.3 billion cubic feet in 2024
The cut amounts to about 8% of the total
More than 1.9 million hectares of land were consumed by major fires
2026 Tainan Guanziling Hot Spring and Food Festival opens; night parade to take place after dark
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Tainan Guanziling Hot Spring and Food Festival opened today. Continuing the “World’s No. 1 Cauldron” event, organizers cooked mushroom and bamboo-shoot soup and offered a thousand servings free of charge. The program also features a night parade and themed market. The opening weekend is scheduled for Oct. 24 and 25, with themed events on Nov. 7 and 8.
Typhoon Qiangbi moves away; intermittent rain still expected north of Miaoli
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 氣象署 said Typhoon Qiangbi is moving away and the sea warning could be lifted as early as 8:30 p.m. Intermittent rain is still expected north of Miaoli from tonight through tomorrow morning, and people should watch for strong gusts and long-period waves.
Facts
Sea warning to be lifted as early as 8:30 p.m.
The center was about 320 kilometers northeast of Taipei
Moving at 14 to 21 kilometers per hour
Original中心氣壓980百帕
Maximum sustained winds near the center of 28 meters per second
Average radius of force-seven winds: 200 kilometers
Typhoon Qiangbi hits Taiwan, leaving 1 dead and 616 injured
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Qiangbi struck Taiwan, leaving 1 dead and 616 injured. A total of 9,027 incidents were reported, and the Central Disaster Response Center was downgraded to a Level 2 response.
Due to Typhoon Qiangbi, the campaign headquarters launch events planned by 國民黨 Jiji Township mayor 吳大村 and 民進黨 candidate 陳紀衡 were canceled. 吳大村 instead held a blessing ceremony, while 陳紀衡 switched to an indoor tea gathering and received support from Legislator 羅美玲. Both stressed that public safety was their priority.
菲律賓空軍 2 trainer aircraft collide and crash, killing 4 pilots
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Two 菲律賓空軍 SF-260 trainer aircraft collided in midair and crashed during training at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province, killing 4 pilots. The air force has temporarily grounded the fleet of that model pending an investigation.
Ukraine government: 星鏈 has restored stable connectivity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ukrainian government announced that 星鏈 (Starlink) and 星盾 network connections have returned to stable operation, a development seen as the result of President Zelenskyy’s firm stance. Relations between Ukraine and the United States had been strained over speed limits, and Trump said he would speak with Musk.
Paiwan craftswoman 蔣梅貞 traces ancestral weaving patterns to bridge a gap in tribal skills
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Paiwan craftswoman 蔣梅貞 of Laiyi Township, Pingtung County, rediscovered the lost twill weaving technique while working to recreate traditional patterns from ancestral textiles. She was recognized as a preservationist by the 屏東縣政府 and hopes to pass on the craft to bridge a gap in the community’s skills.
國軍 assists with post-typhoon recovery in New Taipei, Yilan and other areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After Typhoon Qiangbi, 國軍's 第3作戰區 responded to local government requests by deploying personnel and equipment to 7 townships and cities, including areas in New Taipei City and Yilan County, to clear road obstructions, clean up and carry out recovery work.
New Taipei’s Pinglin village chief injured by falling branch during post-disaster cleanup; Hou You-yi visits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
鐘國賓, head of Shuideli in New Taipei City’s Pinglin District, was struck on the head and hand by a sawed-off branch while helping with recovery work after Typhoon Qiangbi. He was treated at a hospital and discharged. Mayor 侯友宜 and Civil Affairs Department Director 林耀長 visited him and urged residents to prioritize safety when cleaning up, leaving dangerous obstructions to professionals. The 經濟部水利署第十河川分署 has also deployed pumps, flood barriers and repair equipment, and is monitoring water conditions around the clock.
Former senior Japanese Self-Defense Forces official: competition with China must include a red line at the First Island Chain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Japanese Chief of Staff Yoshihide Yoshida said at the “Mount Fuji Dialogue” that competition with China has three non-negotiable red lines: the First Island Chain, nuclear deterrence and the West’s technological edge. Participants Randall Schriver, Masataka Okano and Cutler also discussed the Japan-U.S. alliance, hybrid warfare threats and economic security.
Facts
3 non-negotiable red lines
The 13th “Mount Fuji Dialogue”
The Asian defense line outlined by the United States in 1950
China’s strength in 3 areas
Companies mentioned：中央社、日本經濟新聞、日本經濟研究中心、JCER、日本外務省、日本國際問題研究所、JIIA、亞洲社會政策研究所、Asia Society Policy Institute
Typhoon Champi weakens; Matsu’s Nangan-Beigan ferry services to resume at 4 p.m.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Champi weakened, and the 連江縣消防局 reported 2 cases of fallen trees across the county. Ferry services between Nangan and Beigan resumed at 4 p.m., while other inter-island services are scheduled to resume as normal tomorrow. The Taiwan-Matsu route’s Taima Star will add 1 sailing depending on sea conditions, while the Xinma Ferry’s schedule is pending announcement. On the Matsu-Fuzhou mini three links, some mainland Chinese vessels have suspended service, while the Taiwanese operator 南北海運 is operating normally and has added 1 sailing.
Facts
2 cases of fallen trees across the county
As of 4 p.m. today
Land typhoon warning for Sepat lifted at 2:30 p.m.
Services to resume at 4 p.m.
Add 1 sailing on the evening of the 25th from Keelung via Dongyin to Nangan
Announcement to be made before 11 a.m. that day
The mainland Chinese vessel Anqi 2 on the Beigan-Huangqi route will suspend service on the 25th
Add 1 sailing
The mainland Chinese vessel Anqi 6 on the Nangan-Langqi route will suspend service through the 26th
From Farm to Brand: 2026 Coffee-Tasting Chiayi Coffee Festival Opens
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Coffee-Tasting Chiayi Coffee Festival opened in Chiayi County, bringing together 30 coffee estates and brands, linking 5 major production regions and 6 rural regeneration communities, and showcasing coffee cultures from 8 countries. County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang praised local farmers for their dedication, saying Alishan coffee is gaining recognition. The event runs through October 26 and includes an international coffee forum and special experiences.
Iranian president to meet Putin in Moscow; Russia says it is willing to mediate Middle East conflict
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to Moscow next week to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and attend a gas-exporting countries summit, where they will discuss economic cooperation and geopolitical issues. Russia has said it is willing to mediate the Middle East conflict.
CPC: Gasoline and diesel prices to remain unchanged next week; cumulative subsidies exceed NT$30.3 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
CPC Corp., Taiwan, announced that gasoline and diesel prices will remain unchanged from October 26 to November 1. The company has absorbed more than NT$30.3 billion in costs to stabilize prices.
Facts
NT$30.37 billion
Absorbed 3.7 yuan and 2.1 yuan for gasoline and diesel，respectively
Absorb an additional NT$7.5 and NT$9.3 per liter, respectively
A total of NT$11.2 and NT$11.4 per liter in gasoline and diesel costs absorbed, respectively
92-octane unleaded gasoline at 31.2 yuan per liter
95-octane unleaded gasoline at 32.7 yuan per liter
98-octane unleaded gasoline at 34.7 yuan per liter
Conditional health insurance premium waivers for seniors; Chen Shih-chung calls for revision and renewed public debate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Executive Yuan政務委員 Chen Shih-chung opposes the KMT and TPP-backed amendment for “conditional health insurance premium waivers for seniors,” saying it strays from the principle of paying according to one’s ability and would strain public finances. He called for the amendment to be revised and for large-scale public discussion.
Iran: US forces barred from the Persian Gulf under any circumstances
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi said US naval vessels would not be allowed to enter the Persian Gulf under any circumstances. The United States and Israel have threatened a new round of attacks on Iran, and Tehran has drawn up plans to target undersea communications cables in the Persian Gulf if it is attacked.
CPBL Taiwan Series G5: Brothers change starting pitcher again, sending Rodríguez; Dragons stick with Chiang Han
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Game 5 of the CPBL Taiwan Series was postponed because of the typhoon. 中信兄弟隊 changed its starting pitcher, sending Rodríguez to the mound, while 味全龍隊 will stick with Chiang Han as its starter.
Most New Taipei levee roads to reopen at 4 p.m.; Tamkang Bridge to resume traffic at 5 p.m.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 新北市政府水利局 said that as rainfall from Typhoon Champi eased, restrictions on most levee roads and movable gates would be lifted at 4 p.m., allowing traffic to resume. Tamkang Bridge will reopen at 5 p.m. Some flood diversion roads will remain restricted, and illegally parked vehicles must be moved.
Elementary school math and science assessment paired with AI parenting seminar to support digital learning between parents and children
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
高名教育事業集團 and 台灣知識方舟教育發展協會 will hold an elementary school math and science assessment and an AI parent-child learning seminar on December 6. Counseling psychologist Hsu Chia-fen will speak, offering parents tips for learning with their children in the digital age.
Taipei mobilizes more than 2500 workers for post-typhoon cleanup; regular garbage collection resumes tonight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After Typhoon Champi moved away, the Taipei City Department of Environmental Protection mobilized more than 2500 workers for post-disaster cleanup. Regular garbage collection will resume tonight, and all 30 designated drop-off sites across the city will reopen.
Makeup artist Sayuri Hyodo co-develops a product with ミシャ for the first time: the story behind the development of the ミシャ M Pro Blending Concealer Palette.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Korean cosmetics brand MISSHA（ミシャ） will launch the 5-color concealer palette “ミシャ M Pro Blending Concealer Palette,” developed with makeup artist Sayuri Hyodo to address the skin concerns of Japanese consumers, in November 2026.
“How Can Retailers Prepare for a Future When Goods Can No Longer Be Transported? — A Path to a Solution: What Is a Sharing-Based Open-Book Contract?” Chapter 1: Free release of practical materials on manufacturer-distributor-retailer collaboration and joint logistics｜株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング has released the first chapter of its report, “How Can Retailers Prepare for a Future When Goods Can No Longer Be Transported?”—“Practical Strategies for Manufacturer-Distributor-Retailer Collaboration and Joint Logistics”—for free, addressing the 2024 logistics problem and labor shortages.
Facts
Labor costs are forecast to reach 1.4 times their current level by 2035
Labor costs will reach 1.4 times their current level
Design cans featuring “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby” are here! The BIG cans feature key visuals from the game and are filled with crispy snacks! Available exclusively as prizes, rolling out from December 2026 and April 2027!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社エス・トラスト will distribute snack products in cans featuring “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby” as prize items at amusement facilities nationwide in December 2026 and April 2027.
【TAC Bookkeeping Certification Course】Online session for Nissho Bookkeeping levels 3 and 2, “What Do You Study in Bookkeeping?”, to be held on Thursday, Nov. 5
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TAC株式会社 announced that it will hold an online session for Nissho Bookkeeping levels 3 and 2, “What Do You Study in Bookkeeping?”, on Nov. 5.
A zero-waste future from Shonan — citizen-participation event “Carnival Shonan” to be held on Nov. 3 (Tuesday, national holiday)
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The Carnival Shonan Executive Committee and サーフライダーファウンデーション・ジャパン will hold “Carnival Shonan 2026,” a citizen-participation zero-waste event, at Kanagawa Prefectural Shonan Coastal Park on Nov. 3, 2026. A talk session featuring Ryosuke Nishida, Yusuke Iseya and Jun Nakagawa, as well as a DJ performance by FPM’s Tomoyuki Tanaka, is planned.
VR and virtual culture media outlet “ぶいれぽ” seeks contributing writers, photographers, video staff and other members
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“ぶいれぽ,” a VR and virtual culture media outlet operated by Lunaria Asset Management, is seeking volunteer contributors, including writers, photographers and video staff.
【Oct. 29 speaker announcement】“How Will AI Change Customer Acquisition and Sales for Homebuilders?” LIFEFUND President Takuma Shirotsu to speak at BREX Kansai 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Takuma Shirotsu, president and representative director of 株式会社LIFEFUND, will speak at a 新建ハウジング collaboration seminar at BREX Kansai 2026, held at Intex Osaka on Oct. 29, 2026. He will discuss the impact of generative AI and AI-powered housing proposals on customer acquisition and sales for homebuilders.
【A.ランゲ＆ゾーネ】Unveils a limited-edition new watch from the Datograph, the pinnacle of manually wound chronographs
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A.ランゲ＆ゾーネ has unveiled a limited-edition new watch to mark the 20th anniversary of the Datograph Perpetual, featuring a platinum 950 case and diamond indexes. Limited to 50 pieces.
Facts
Limited to 50 worldwide
Launched in 2006
20th anniversary of its debut
Diameter: 41.0 mm
Thickness: 13.5 mm
Composed of 556 parts
A total of 223 parts are used in it
Baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.13 carats
【GERA radio app】“GERA NEXT,” a program discovering next-generation personalities, names おミルク as its November host
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The GERA radio app, operated by 株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ, will welcome おミルク as the November host of “GERA NEXT,” a program discovering next-generation personalities, with broadcasts beginning Nov. 5, 2026.
QuratedLab offers free vulnerability protection support for websites and web services to businesses and local governments in Fukushima and Chiba prefectures
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
QuratedLab, an AI lab jointly operated by ReIT合同会社 and 合同会社デザインL, has launched a program offering free vulnerability protection support for websites and web services to businesses and local governments in Fukushima and Chiba prefectures.
From north to south, famous restaurants and local specialties come to Shizuoka! “National Gourmet Expo” is on! Local favorites to spice up the autumn appetite include Miyagi beef tongue, Tokyo-style Edo-mae rolled omelets and Fukuoka motsunabe!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The “National Gourmet Expo” will be held at 松坂屋静岡店 from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2026. Famous restaurants from across Japan, including Osaka’s 551HORAI and Miyagi’s 利久, will gather at the event, alongside brands making their first appearance.
【TAC public-service exams】“Make the most of your time through your 3rd year to gain an edge over the competition!—How to use Tachikawa School’s exclusive services and get a head start on your studies”—online event to be held on Oct. 29 (Thu)!
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TAC株式会社 will hold an online event on Oct. 29, 2026, for university students preparing for public-service exams, explaining how to use Tachikawa School’s exclusive services and get a head start on their studies.
Assessing skin for the next generation with “Aquaphotomics,” advanced science combining water and light. ドクターリセラ to present research findings at the “4th Aquaphotomics European Conference”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ドクターリセラ presented research findings on a new method for assessing skin conditions using Aquaphotomics at the “4th Aquaphotomics European Conference” held in Bulgaria.
Facts
3,546 stores nationwide
As of the end of August 2026
Sept. 23–25, 2026
Approximately 30 researchers
For more than 25 years
The number of cases is 94,073
Companies mentioned：ドクターリセラ、神戸大学大学院農学研究科、ルセ大学、University of Ruse、美容経済新聞社
“We spent tens of millions of yen, but the workplace fell into confusion…” Preventing logistics DX failures: Free release of practical guide explaining the keys to successful WMS and TMS adoption｜株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング has released a practical guide to help prevent workplace confusion when introducing WMS and TMS.
【Resonance—A dialogue between ベルルッティ and “The Little Prince”】A special 3-day exhibition bringing the world of “The Little Prince” to Ginza opens today
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ベルルッティ held a limited-time exhibition themed around “The Little Prince” at Ginza Tsutaya Books’ GINZA ATRIUM for 3 days from Oct. 24. Celebrities and CEO Jean-Marc Mansvelt attended, and the exhibition brought craftsmanship into dialogue with the world of the story.
“Cowork,” an RPA agent that fully automates computer operations, further speeds up work in M365 apps such as Excel
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株式会社ナレッジセンス announced that it has sped up operations in Microsoft 365 apps, including web-based Excel, through “Cowork,” the browser-control feature of its corporate AI agent “ChatSense.”
Enjoy a healthy lifestyle without holding back at Christmas or New Year’s. “Make healthy living more fun.” iA-FOODS × KiKi to release 4 warm recipes for the fall and winter event season, one each week for 4 consecutive weeks starting Oct. 25
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株式会社アイエー・フーズ will release 4 original recipes for fall and winter using its konjac “Deli Series,” developed with healthy-lifestyle influencer KiKi, one each week for 4 consecutive weeks starting Oct. 25, 2026.
Putting “I want to work for a good company” to the test with numbers: Job-hunting expert releases 7 points for identifying good companies and choosing an agent
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ビューイング株式会社 has released 5 indicators to help job seekers assess “good companies” using numbers, along with 7 points for choosing an agent.
Facts
89.3% want at least 120 days off per year
71.6% want weekends off
60.9% do not want to be transferred
Leave their first company within 3 years
Provided career advice to a cumulative total of 4,000 job seekers
“エコスタイル,” operated by 株式会社スタンディングポイント, will partner with 株式会社浜松白洋舎 to begin taking requests for its home-pickup purchasing service at 5 dry cleaners in western Shizuoka Prefecture.
Why has China taken the lead in the world’s grid-scale batteries? Webinar to examine how the balance of power shifted in 8 years
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ジャパンブランディング株式会社, the exclusive Japanese distributor of GUS Technology batteries, will hold a webinar on grid-scale batteries in mid-November 2026. According to IEA estimates, global energy storage capacity will expand 6 times by 2030. China led the market as of 2023, accounting for 64.1% of battery cell production. The United States is also expanding deployment at an annual rate of about 60%, while Japan has a small amount of grid-connected capacity but a rapidly growing number of applications.
Facts
Increase to 6 times the 2023 level by 2030
China accounted for 64.1% of battery cell production capacity in 2023
Took the lead in just 8 years...
27.4% in 2015
Japan, which held a 51.7% share at the time
Expanding new installations at an annual rate of about 60%
Japan’s grid-connected capacity stood at approximately 840,000 kW as of the end of March 2026
Riho Sayashi and Sakurako Konishi to co-star in a music-club romance drama; fan meeting for “付き合ってあげてもいいかな” announced!
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A fan meeting for the drama “付き合ってあげてもいいかな,” co-starring Riho Sayashi and Sakurako Konishi, has been announced. It will be held at Ariake Central Tower Hall on Nov. 14, 2026, with tickets available through an FC presale and general sale.
MAN WITH A MISSION to release music video for “Firestarter,” the opening theme for TV anime “朱色の仮面”; streaming program featuring the band members also set for release day.
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The music video for “Firestarter,” the opening theme for MAN WITH A MISSION’s TV anime “朱色の仮面,” will be released on Oct. 28, with a streaming program featuring the band members also scheduled for the same day.
Urban wood-fired sauna opens in Hakata, where guests can watch the flames of a wood-burning stove making its Japanese debut. “SAUNA SAKURADO 2-A HIILLOS” launches Oct. 26 with the “KIVI-IKI SL”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“2-A HIILLOS,” an urban wood-fired sauna featuring the “KIVI-IKI SL” wood-burning stove from Finnish company IKI-Kiuas社, making its Japanese debut, will open on Oct. 26, 2026, at the private sauna “SAUNA SAKURADO” in Hakata, Fukuoka, operated by 株式会社サクラグループHOLDINGS.
Facts
Stones weighing up to 240 kg
Opening on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
Sauna room temperature: approximately 92°C
Cold bath 110 cm deep
Originalサウナルーム面積：全体61.38㎡
Maximum capacity: 7 people
Price: ¥9,000 (tax included) and up
¥22,000 (tax included) only at the time of membership registration
Tomorrow’s weather: Cold air brings damp, chilly conditions! Temperatures plunge from this day, with “6 straight days of rain”; next week’s forecast at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Typhoon Champi is gradually moving away from Taiwan, and the sea warning may be lifted on the evening of the 24th. The weather will improve over the Retrocession Day holiday, but the subsequent arrival of the northeast monsoon will bring cooler temperatures and rain. The public should watch for changing conditions.
The Central Weather Administration forecasts that the sea warning for Typhoon Champi will be lifted at 8:30 p.m. on the 24th.
Highs around Taiwan will be about 28 to 30 degrees on October 25 and 26 during the Retrocession Day holiday.
The northeast monsoon will strengthen from October 27 to 28, with daytime highs in northern and northeastern Taiwan forecast to fall to 25 to 26 degrees.
Typhoon Champi’s radius of average winds at Beaufort force 7 is about 200 kilometers.
The 3 zodiac signs most blessed by their descendants in old age! Good health, longevity and prosperity in later years; No. 1 passes wealth down for three generations and enjoys the best fortune
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article introduces three zodiac signs said in folk tradition to be most blessed by their descendants in old age, with good health, longevity and prosperity. It says the No. 1 sign passes wealth down for three generations and enjoys the best fortune, while noting that folk beliefs do not represent this website’s position.
After Work International》Is there a 25% chance the AI bubble will burst? Eichengreen warns of a repeat financial crisis: private credit could be the next Lehman Brothers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
University of California, Berkeley professor Barry Eichengreen warned that there is a 25% chance the AI bubble will burst, and that private credit could become a financial landmine, repeating the 2008 crisis.
Facts
Private credit firms have taken on large amounts of loans tied to data centers and will suffer losses if project revenues fall short
Eichengreen likens AI financing risks to the 2008 financial crisis
Original美國聯準會資產規模膨脹速度遠超過2008年金融海嘯時期
Doubts about the dollar stem from US policy choices that are increasing uncertainty
“Phantom Garden” opens 11/14: Free nighttime tours of a century-old historic site on weekends!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 國定古蹟林本源園邸 is presenting “Phantom Garden,” a nighttime light-art event open for free on weekends from 11/14-12/13. The event combines light shows, art installations and diverse performances to give the century-old historic site a new nighttime allure.
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The 國定古蹟林本源園邸 is presenting this year’s “Phantom Garden,” featuring seasonal lighting, art installations, music and dance performances, and a variety of garden experiences.
“Phantom Garden” will run from November 14 to December 13, every Saturday and Sunday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free during the event.
The main light show, “Four Seasons of Radiance,” takes the changing seasons as its inspiration, with the banyan-shaded pond and rockery serving as a natural stage.
Artist Wu Lian-yin will exhibit “Psychedelic Mountain Forest” at the Chrysanthemum Garden, while the “Quiet Recycling” team will present “Cnidaria” at the Peacock Pavilion and in the long-corridor shrub area.
The opening day on November 14 will begin with a performance by New Taipei’s acclaimed troupe “Water Shadow Dance Collective.”
Why did ancient imperial concubines wear “long, sharp nail guards” on their hands? It wasn’t for beauty! Their mysterious purpose was to make things easier for the emperor.
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This article explores the historical origins and functions of nail guards worn by Qing dynasty palace concubines, noting that they symbolized status and also mentioning folk legends about identifying a person’s status and Cixi using them for self-defense.
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The nail guards were up to 15 centimeters long. In addition to protecting the nails, they symbolized status and wealth.
Growing long nails was mainly popular among women in aristocratic and wealthy households who did not have to do strenuous manual labor.
Legend has it that Empress Dowager Cixi had nail guards made with sharp points and coated them with poison or concealed medicine in them for self-defense.
When will Typhoon Kajiki’s sea warning be lifted? Weather agency reveals weather for the Retrocession Day holiday: Rain in the north expected to ease tonight
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The Central Weather Administration has lifted the land warning for Typhoon Kajiki, with the sea warning expected to be lifted in the evening. Rain in the north will ease tonight. The weather is expected to improve during the Retrocession Day holiday, with clouds and sunshine in central and southern Taiwan and afternoon showers in the east.
Facts
The Weather Administration lifted the land warning for Typhoon Kajiki at 2:30 p.m.
Typhoon Kajiki’s center was about 260 kilometers northeast of Taipei.
The mountainous areas of Miaoli had the heaviest rainfall, reaching 293 millimeters.
Seas off Matsu, northern Taiwan and northeastern Taiwan still have 3-to-5-meter waves.
Sunshine is expected in central and southern Taiwan on the first day of the Retrocession Day holiday.
Highs of 31 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius are expected in Kinmen and other parts of Taiwan.
Typhoon Kajiki causes widespread damage in Taipei; campaign banner of Chen Youcheng blown down, prompting immediate apology and response
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Typhoon Kajiki battered Taipei’s Neihu and Nangang districts, toppling trees and damaging facilities in multiple locations. Taipei City Councilor Chen Youcheng actively coordinated repair work. His campaign banner was also blown down, and Chen responded immediately and apologized, stressing that public safety was the top priority in disaster response.
Facts
Typhoon Kajiki caused damage in Taipei’s Neihu and Nangang districts, including fallen trees, downed signs and damage to public facilities.
A campaign banner set up by Taipei City Councilor Chen Youcheng in the Donghu area was blown down by strong winds.
After being notified that his campaign banner had fallen, Chen Youcheng coordinated with firefighters and environmental protection staff to clear the obstruction.
An initial assessment suggested the campaign banner may have fallen because the iron frame attached to the wall had rusted.
Chen Youcheng apologized for the impact caused by the fallen campaign banner and stressed that public safety comes first.
A tree fell onto a car and a light pole tilted behind Donghu Elementary School in Neihu.
Reports said trees had snapped and access points were blocked in Nangang’s Dongxin Village, along Yanjiuyuan Road and near Nangang Station.
Second incident this year! 2 Philippine SF-260 trainer aircraft collide in midair; 4 pilots killed
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Two Philippine Air Force SF-260 trainer aircraft apparently collided and crashed during a training exercise at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province on the 23rd, killing 4 pilots. This was the second fatal accident involving the same type of aircraft this year. The air force has ordered a full grounding and launched an investigation.
Facts
Two Philippine Air Force SF-260 trainer aircraft were involved in an accident during a training exercise at Fernando Air Base on the 23rd, killing 4 pilots.
The accident occurred at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province. Local media, citing sources, reported that the aircraft apparently collided in midair.
The Philippine Air Force has ordered a temporary, complete grounding of all SF-260 trainer aircraft and established a task force to investigate.
The SF-260 trainer aircraft was designed and built by an Italian manufacturer. It made its maiden flight in 1964, and the Philippine Air Force received its first batch in 1973.
Not mackerel or salmon! Expert names “5 fish Taiwanese love” that should never be eaten often: extremely high heavy metal levels are being consumed
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A 2-year-old boy in Shanghai was hospitalized after his blood mercury level reached 5 times the limit following frequent, long-term consumption of Antarctic toothfish marketed as a children’s product. Experts warn that large deep-sea fish such as Antarctic toothfish can accumulate methylmercury, which harms children’s neurological development. They urge parents to avoid high-mercury fish and limit consumption.
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A 2-year-old boy in Shanghai ate Antarctic toothfish 2 to 3 times a week for 8 consecutive months. His blood mercury level reached 5 times the limit, requiring hospitalization.
The Antarctic toothfish involved was sold by 盒馬 and produced by 青島美廚食品有限公司.
Ye Sheng, a physician at Zhejiang University Children’s Hospital, said the amount of fish the boy ate in a week was equivalent to the recommended intake for a child of the same age over 4 to 5 months.
Experts identified sharks, swordfish, marlin, red sea bream and some tuna as fish with relatively high mercury levels.
Zhu Yi, an associate professor at China Agricultural University, cautioned that large ocean fish are not suitable for young children to eat frequently, to avoid affecting brain and nervous system development.
Foreign media put the iPhone Duo through hands-on tests! 11 pros and cons at a glance: Is Apple’s first foldable phone worth buying?
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彭博 put Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, through 48 hours of hands-on testing, finding that it has excellent matte screen technology and durability, but lacks Face ID and third-party apps are still being adapted.
Facts
Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, starts at $1999.
The iPhone Duo’s inner screen uses nano-texture matte technology to improve the viewing experience.
The iPhone Duo has IP68-rated dust and water resistance.
The iPhone Duo’s rear camera setup consists of a main camera and an ultrawide camera, with no dedicated telephoto lens.
According to official figures, the iPhone Duo can play video on its inner screen for up to 31 hours.
The iPhone Duo integrates Touch ID fingerprint recognition into the power button in place of Face ID.
The iPhone Duo’s outer screen measures 5.4 inches.
Japan’s tourism agency released data for the third quarter of 2026, showing that Taiwanese travelers spent 381.8 billion yen in Japan, the most of any group, up 26.2% year over year. Although the total number of visitors to Japan edged down, high spending by Taiwanese travelers pushed overall tourism spending to a record high, underscoring Taiwan’s importance as Japan’s top source market.
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Taiwanese travelers spent a total of 381.8 billion yen in Japan from July to September 2026, surpassing visitors from China, South Korea and the United States to rank first worldwide.
Spending by foreign visitors to Japan in the third quarter of 2026 was estimated at 2.2076 trillion yen, up 3.2% from the same period last year.
Taiwanese travelers’ spending in the third quarter of 2026 grew sharply by 26.2% year over year, accounting for 17.3% of the total.
Foreign visitors to Japan spent an average of 233,677 yen per person in the third quarter of 2026, up 6.1% from the same period last year.
The cumulative number of foreign visitors to Japan from January to September 2026 reached 30.7302 million, down 2.9% from the same period last year.
The number of visitors from China in the third quarter of 2026 fell 55.5% year over year, while their spending declined 39.8%.
Accommodation accounted for 35.2% of foreign visitors’ total spending in Japan, shopping for 27.7% and dining for 22.9%.
Was the Overseas Community Affairs Council farewell dinner for Hsu Chia-ching a birthday party? Chen Chih-han flags questions over “public resources”: “Don’t hide behind overseas compatriots”
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A farewell dinner for former Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching has sparked controversy over the use of public resources. Taiwan People’s Party legislator Chen Chih-han questioned the use of public personnel and resources and called on acting Minister Li Yen-hui to explain the decision-making process. The council countered that the event was held in response to a petition signed by 100 people and involved no additional budget, and reserved the right to take legal action.
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Hsu Chia-ching resigned on Oct. 7 amid controversy, including allegations that her family had used government resources at overseas representative offices. Li Yen-hui became acting minister.
The Overseas Community Affairs Council said on the 15th that it had formed an internal task force and would cooperate with relevant judicial and administrative investigations.
Chen Chih-han accused the Overseas Community Affairs Council of initially planning to have Hsu Chia-ching attend a meeting of overseas community affairs commissioners as a former minister and be seated in the front row, before canceling the plan because there was no precedent.
The Overseas Community Affairs Council said its invitation to Hsu Chia-ching was in response to the wishes expressed in a petition signed by more than 100 overseas community affairs commissioners on the 21st.
The Overseas Community Affairs Council said the birthday event involved no additional public spending and that it would take legal action over false allegations.
Shen Po-yang wins; is a presidential run just around the corner? Shen Cheng-nan says “Yang Flow” is like Mass Recall 2.0: from witch hunts to outrageous deification
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Physician Shen Cheng-nan analyzed the “Yang Flow” phenomenon surrounding Shen Po-yang during the 2026 Taipei mayoral election, saying its organization and publicity tactics copied the mass recall campaign and amounted to a populist tactic by the pan-green camp to divide society. He criticized Shen Po-yang’s platform as vague, saying he relied solely on a cultivated public image to deify himself and disparage Chiang Wan-an, and called it a doomsday vision for Taiwanese democracy.
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Shen Zhengnan pointed out that Wu Si-yao, a key figure behind “Ocean Current,” was also a major player in the mass recall campaign, and that members of the campaign team had taken part in it as well. Civic groups, grassroots volunteers and social media supporters overlapped heavily with those involved in the recalls.
Shen Zhengnan said both “Ocean Current” and the mass recall campaign used social media platforms to attract supporters and distributed physical merchandise in the hope that people would pass it along by word of mouth.
Shen Zhengnan criticized Shen Po-yang for putting forward 5 major policy proposals and creating the video game-style “Policy Island,” saying that with Taipei City’s governance already on track, the proposals were seen as vague and minor, fragmented and lacking structure and focus.
Shen Zhengnan said Shen Po-yang’s carefully crafted persona included stories such as being raised by his great-grandmother, remaining devoted to his birth mother, and hitting a classmate with a chair in junior high school before the two later became good friends.
Shen Zhengnan concluded that the mass recalls were a brutal witch hunt, while Ocean Current was an exaggerated effort to deify someone. They were two sides of the same coin and both heralded the end of Taiwanese democracy.
“Public housing starts just 3 tenths of Ko Wen-je’s!” Chang Ching-sen slams Chiang Wan-an: Enjoying the fruits without sowing the seeds
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Former minister without portfolio Chang Ching-sen posted during the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, sharply criticizing incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an, who is seeking re-election. Chang said public housing starts under Chiang were just 3 tenths of the level during his predecessor Ko Wen-je’s tenure, and questioned whether new proposals such as an AI park were election-season packaging, arguing that many of Chiang’s past promises had gone unfulfilled.
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Chiang Wan-an’s annual public housing starts were just 31% of the level during his predecessor Ko Wen-je’s tenure
Ko Wen-je oversaw the actual start of construction on 8,427 public housing units during his 8 years in office, an average of about 1,053 units a year
A total of 982 public housing units began construction during Chiang Wan-an’s first 3 years in office, an average of 327 units a year
Chang Ching-sen criticized Chiang Wan-an’s AI park proposal as scribbles by campaign aides
Chiang Wan-an pledged to add 500 long-term care beds within 6 months, but it ultimately took 4 years
A new wave of protests hits France! Carrefour shares plunge, luxury duty-free shopping affected; fund manager warns political vacuum could weigh on growth
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Worsening social unrest in France has pushed government borrowing costs to a 24-year high, sent Carrefour shares plunging and affected duty-free sales in the luxury goods sector. Fund managers warned that a political vacuum and continuing unrest could weigh on economic growth and make it difficult for the government to meet its budget-cutting targets.
Facts
The French government plans to reduce its budget deficit as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) from an estimated 5.4% in 2026 to 5% in 2027.
The yield on 10-year French government bonds (OATs) rose 11 basis points on Thursday, reaching its highest level since 2002.
Shares of French supermarket giant 家樂福(Carrefour) plunged more than 14% on Wednesday.
ING forecasts France’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at just 0.3% in 2026 and 0.6% in 2027.
Duty-free shopping accounts for about 20% of LVMH’s revenue in France.
As of Tuesday, more than 2,000 businesses had been directly affected by the social unrest.
France’s CAC 40 index has fallen 4.5% over the past month.
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Is S&P fanning the flames of an AI debt crisis? Warns of risk of U.S. data center credit downgrades
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標普全球評級 warned that U.S. data center construction faces the risk of delays due to local government bans, insufficient grid capacity and environmental disputes, potentially leading to credit rating downgrades for projects. A total of 40 states have introduced restrictions, and about three-quarters of delayed or canceled projects are linked to local opposition.
Facts
標普全球評級 warned that construction delays at U.S. data centers could increase credit risks and trigger rating downgrades.
Local governments in 40 states have imposed bans or restrictions on data center development projects.
Of the 146 delayed or canceled data center projects tracked by S&P, about three-quarters were linked to local opposition.
Reasons local communities oppose data center construction include higher electricity prices, water shortages, air pollution and noise.
Delays in completing data centers could force developers to offer tenants rent concessions or face contract termination.
What to watch at the Fed’s Wednesday meeting? Experts: Short-term pressure to raise rates remains
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Markets expect the 聯準會 to leave interest rates unchanged at its Wednesday meeting, with just a 10% chance of a hike. Inflation has remained elevated for 5 consecutive years, but officials are taking a wait-and-see approach, and the next rate hike may be pushed back to December.
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Markets estimate there is about a 10% chance the 聯準會 will raise rates by 0.25 percentage points at Wednesday’s meeting
Inflation has exceeded the 聯準會’s inflation target for a fifth consecutive year
Original聯準會理事鮑曼與紐約聯準銀行總裁威廉斯暗示不傾向連續兩次會議升息
高盛 forecasts that under an every-other-meeting rate hike strategy, the next increases would come in December and next March
The 聯準會 chair, Warsh, is adopting a policy of not providing forward guidance
10 days of speed limits end! Ukraine’s military Starlink connection stable again; Trump reportedly called Musk to demand restrictions be lifted
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Ukraine’s defense minister announced that Starshield service had stabilized after 10 days of speed restrictions. Musk had authorized the restrictions and Trump reportedly asked him to lift them, but Kyiv was not given an explanation for the throttling.
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Ukraine Defense Minister Evgeniy Khmara announced that Starshield service returned to normal on the 24th.
SpaceX imposed speed limits on Starshield in Ukraine starting Oct. 14.
The throttling meant drones could maintain a connection only when traveling at about 160 kilometers per hour or slower.
U.S. President Trump had called Musk to ask him to restore Starshield service in Ukraine.
Musk previously posted on social media platform X in support of Trump’s criticism of Ukraine’s leaders.
Why are institutions slashing AI exposure? 高盛: Market reassesses “long AI, short everything else” trade
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高盛 executive Privorotsky said technology stocks had seen the largest sell-off in history, reflecting a reversal of the “long AI, short everything else” trade. Markets are focused on AI’s ability to convert capital spending into revenue and concerned about power shortages and financing bottlenecks, as the world enters an era of excess spending.
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高盛’s prime brokerage books saw the largest technology stock sell-off in history.
AI capital spending is forecast to reach $1.1 trillion next year.
The power shortfall could reach 40 to 50GW next year, according to estimates.
Original標普500指數成分股中位數的跌幅已超過10%。
The global financial environment is shifting from “excess savings” to “excess spending.”
Is it time to buy the dip? 瑞銀 sees Asian stocks as deeply oversold, short-squeeze risk rises in U.S. stocks
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瑞銀 strategist Zain Nizami said in a new report that Asian equities have plunged but are showing signs of deep oversold conditions, while a buildup of short positions in U.S. stocks has raised the risk of a short squeeze. Although it may be too soon to go all-in, investment strategies can gradually shift from defense toward buying on weakness, with a focus on opportunities in semiconductors relative to software.
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瑞銀 strategist Zain Nizami said major Asian stock indexes are deeply oversold on a technical basis, while short positions in U.S. stocks are accumulating rapidly, making the risk of an upward short squeeze greater than the risk of a further gap-down.
The Hang Seng Tech Index is 23% below its 200-day moving average, and its relative strength index (RSI) has fallen to 27, leading 瑞銀 to classify it as “extremely oversold.”
The CSI 300 Index’s RSI has fallen to 23.9, matching its historical low, and is testing support at a key moving average.
Data from 瑞銀’s systematic strategy team show that short positions in U.S. stocks have risen significantly, both in absolute terms and compared with levels at the same time in previous years.
瑞銀 recommends shorting mega-cap cloud providers while rebuilding long positions in semiconductors or establishing relative-value strategies.
The RSI of about 40% of the constituents of Switzerland’s SMI index and about 25% of the constituents of Germany’s DAX index has risen above 70, entering technically overbought territory.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile! Trump threatens military action against Iran again as U.S.-Iran tensions push oil prices higher
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Rising tensions in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia intercepting a Houthi missile and Trump threatening military action against Iran, have sent international oil prices sharply higher. Brent crude topped $117 as regional conflict continued to affect energy supplies and shipping security.
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The Saudi-led coalition successfully intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting the capital, Riyadh.
Brent crude rose to $117.30 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate climbed to $103 a barrel.
October has been the most dangerous month so far for commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with at least 28 attacks on vessels to date.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said the agency was technically ready to resume inspections of Iran’s nuclear program.
A shooting near Hebron killed 2 Israeli soldiers, prompting Israel to expand its military operations.
France on high alert for new wave of protests; 70,000 security personnel deployed, luxury boutiques board up windows, Louvre closes
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A new wave of protests erupted in France on Saturday, and the government deployed 70,000 police to prevent unrest. Several Paris attractions closed. Macron’s approval rating hit a record low, while far-right leader Le Pen led in polls. The French-German government bond yield spread widened to its highest level since the eurozone debt crisis, reflecting fiscal concerns.
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The French government will deploy 70,000 security personnel to respond to Saturday’s protests.
The yield spread between 10-year French and German government bonds widened to 178 basis points.
France’s composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 48.4 in October.
The Louvre, Musée d’Orsay and Picasso Museum were closed on Saturday.
Far-right candidate Le Pen is currently leading in polls for next year’s election.
French Interior Minister Nuñez accused the far left of using social media to call for violent action.