Pingtung police officer crashes scooter into ditch while drunk; Fangliao Precinct: No leniency
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A police officer surnamed Chang from Pingtung County’s Fangliao Precinct crashed his scooter while driving drunk on his day off. His breath alcohol level was 0.58mg/L. The precinct said the case would be handled according to law with no leniency; the harshest penalty could be dismissal after 2 major demerits.
Typhoon Kajiki knocks out power to more than 10,000 households in Hsinchu; 台電 completes repairs and restores power to all
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Kajiki left a total of 1萬886 households in the Hsinchu area without power at one point. 台電 completed repairs and restored power to all households by 9 p.m. tonight.
Facts
A total of 1萬886 households experienced power outages
Saudi-led coalition intercepts projectile fired by Houthi movement; alerts lifted in several Saudi cities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted 2 missiles launched by the Houthi movement. Alerts issued earlier in 4 cities—Taif, Yanbu, Jeddah and Mecca—have since been lifted.
Ebola outbreak spreads in Africa; Kenya reports 2nd death
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kenya’s Health Ministry reported the country’s 2nd death from Ebola virus, involving a 65-year-old woman. The outbreak is most severe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where nearly 1萬 people have been confirmed infected and more than 4600 have died. Kenya has recorded 9 cases so far and is monitoring and isolating 135 contacts.
Kajiki typhoon sea warning lifted; rain to ease gradually from early morning on the 25th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
氣象署 lifted the sea warning for Typhoon Kajiki at 8:30 p.m. on the 24th. During the typhoon’s impact, around 87 townships experienced strong gusts of force 10, while wave heights at Lanyu and Pengjia Islet broke historical records. Rain is forecast to ease gradually from early morning on the 25th.
Facts
Around 87 townships
Strong gusts of around force 10
8:30 p.m.
About 360 kilometers to the north-northeast
Original中心氣壓985百帕
Maximum sustained winds near the center of 25 meters per second.
India does not confirm ongoing border standoff with China, forms drone unit to counter it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The head of India’s Indo-Tibetan Border Police praised the force’s performance during the ongoing standoff with China and revealed that it had formed a drone unit to counter it. The Foreign Ministry, however, declined to confirm reports of the standoff.
Facts
3488-kilometer Line of Actual Control along the India-China border
Received funding of 40億 rupees (about NT$13.73億元)
70% of it will be used to strengthen drone combat capabilities
A plan with a budget of 40 billion rupees
Of that, 10 billion rupees will be used for drones and counter-drone systems
At the time, 20 people in India were killed as a result
China, meanwhile, had 4 fatalities
Companies mentioned：中央社、印度時報、The Times of India、內政部、國防部
New wave of nationwide protests in France; police arrest 135 people and seize various items
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To prevent a new wave of nationwide protests over the rising cost of living, France deployed 70,000 security personnel. Police arrested 135 people and seized items including metal pellets and a katana. The Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay closed, and the interior minister said there had been no major incidents.
Fingerprints tell a story: New study suggests women and adolescents may have helped make the Terracotta Army
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A new study analyzed fingerprint impressions on the surface of the Qin Terracotta Warriors and found that, besides adult male craftsmen, women and adolescents may also have taken part in their production.
Facts
23 pottery figures from test pit T23
A total of 79 distinct fingerprint samples were obtained
Adult male fingerprints accounted for about 45.0%
Adult female fingerprints accounted for about 32.7%
Fingerprints from adolescents under 15 accounted for about 22.3%
Winning numbers announced for Taiwan Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115258
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The winning numbers for Taiwan Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115258 are 01, 17, 24, 27 and 35; the 3-Star winning number is 636, and the 4-Star winning number is 9533.
Typhoon disrupts domestic flights; 民航局: coordinating larger aircraft and requesting military support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Typhoon Tapah affected operations, domestic flights gradually resumed. 民航局 coordinated 25 additional flights or aircraft upgrades and requested military aircraft to help transport stranded passengers.
Philippines pushes to develop semiconductor industry; Chou Min-kan says Taiwan can help
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's representative to the Philippines, Chou Min-kan, said Taiwan's strengths in semiconductor manufacturing and research and development complement the Philippines' electronics industry base, and that linking economic corridors could promote cooperation. Bilateral trade between Taiwan and the Philippines exceeded US$7 billion in the first 8 months, while Taiwanese companies' investment in the Philippines topped 45 billion pesos.
Typhoon Tapah affects Hsinchu County; road collapse in Jianshi blocks both directions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Tapah triggered a landslide on County Road 60 in Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County, blocking both directions. A total of 102 households in Jianshi and Wufeng townships lost power, and 台電 continued repair work.
Facts
County Road 60, between kilometer markers 22 and 23
10/24 International Evening Brief | US wants Japan to strengthen the First Island Chain in tandem; Pentagon lists Confucius Institutes as national security threats; chance of typhoon closures rises 31% in election years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
US Deputy Secretary of State Randa要求 Japan to align its security documents with Washington; the Pentagon lists Confucius Institutes as national security threats; the chance of typhoon closures rises 31% in election years; the Trump administration lowers some tariffs on Canada.
Facts
US Deputy Secretary of State Randa要求 that Japan's "three security-related documents," scheduled for revision in 2026, be aligned with US national strategy.
A study by researchers found that local leaders are 31% more likely to announce typhoon closures in election years.
The Trump administration announced that it would lower some 50% punitive tariffs on Canadian goods starting Oct. 30.
Could 台積電 reach NT$4,000? Advanced-process momentum surges as experts reveal stock-picking strategy for the 'AI ecosystem's anchor'
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台積電 held an investor conference on the 15th, reporting third-quarter revenue of NT$1.4942 trillion, up nearly 51% year over year. Foreign investors raised their price targets to between NT$3,000 and above NT$4,000. Analysts expect advanced-process prices to rise 5% to 10% in 2027, with 2-nanometer capacity increasing to 180,000 wafers by the end of next year. CoWoS advanced packaging capacity will also expand. 台積電 has become an anchor amid the AI boom and is a major holding in ETFs.
Facts
台積電 reported third-quarter revenue of NT$1.4942 trillion, up nearly 51% year over year and above the high end of its previous guidance.
Analysts expect 台積電's advanced-process prices to rise 5% to 10% in 2027, while mature-process prices could also increase by 0% to 5%.
2-nanometer capacity will increase from 100,000 wafers at the end of this year to 180,000 by the end of next year, a growth rate of as much as 80%.
CoWoS advanced packaging capacity will expand from 140,000 wafers this year to 220,000.
A partnership between 台積電 and Elon Musk's Terafab is unlikely. Terafab will be built and operated by Musk's own companies, with 台積電 at most leasing part of the facility; there are no concrete cooperation plans.
台積電 is held by 9 of the top 10 ETFs by performance, underscoring that it remains the most important core holding.
Controversy over Hsu Chia-ching's 'birthday party' grows; Hsu Chiao-hsin says she will take up the fight in the Legislature next week: 'Huang Kuo-chang surely wants to seek justice for the people'
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin criticized former Overseas Community Affairs Council head Hsu Chia-ching for holding a birthday party at a farewell dinner, questioning whether public resources had been misused for a personal show. She said she would pursue the matter in the Legislative Yuan next week and named DPP legislator Huang Kuo-chang as someone who should join her in seeking justice. The council said the dinner was held at the invitation of more than a hundred commissioners who signed a petition, and incurred no additional public expense.
Facts
KMT legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin criticized former Overseas Community Affairs Council head Hsu Chia-ching for holding a birthday party at a farewell dinner, questioning whether public resources had been misused.
Hsu Chiao-hsin alleged that Hsu Chia-ching's personal segment at the council's dinner lasted more than half an hour, while frontline staff braved the rain and wind to provide support during the typhoon.
The Overseas Community Affairs Council said Hsu Chia-ching attended the farewell dinner at the invitation of more than a hundred commissioners who signed a petition, and that no additional public funds were spent.
Hsu Chiao-hsin said the council submitted only 1 page and 138 words of information on the inspection expenses, with the cost field left blank.
Hsu Chiao-hsin said she would pursue the dinner controversy when she serves as a legislative convener next week, and named Huang Kuo-chang as someone who should join her in seeking justice.
Before-and-after comparison of Hsinchu baseball stadium renovation: City verifies water drains within 30 minutes after rain stops; 4 teams from Taiwan, Japan and South Korea to compete in 50th-anniversary series
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After renovation, Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium passed a drainage test during Typhoon Tapah, with standing water draining within 30 minutes. To celebrate the stadium's 50th anniversary, the city will hold a Taiwan-Japan-South Korea exchange series from Nov. 1 to 3, with performances by Jeannie Hsieh and Hyoyeon. Ticket sales have been brisk.
Facts
Improvement work at Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium was completed and accepted in September this year.
After rain from Typhoon Tapah, standing water on the Hsinchu baseball stadium field drained within 30 minutes of the rain stopping.
After improvements, alternating light- and dark-colored artificial turf was laid at Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium, and protective tarps were placed over the pitcher's mound and the areas around the bases.
The Hsinchu Baseball Stadium 50th Anniversary Exchange Games will be held from November 1 to 3, with four teams from Taiwan, Japan and South Korea competing.
All 5,000 tickets in the first release for the 50th Anniversary Exchange Games sold out within 15 minutes.
Green-leaning voices slam Chiang Wan-an for staging a photo op by moving trees during disaster response; cleaning crew chief sets the record straight: We invited the mayor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an visited Zhongshan District on the 24th to inspect damage from Typhoon Qiangbi. He was criticized by online users for staging a photo op after joining cleaning crew members in moving branches. Cleaning crew chief Wang Kai-wu clarified that they had invited the mayor to take part in disaster response to show empathy. KMT lawmakers and councilors later voiced support for frontline workers, urging the public to stop attacking them and focus on disaster response.
Facts
Typhoon Qiangbi caused numerous roadside trees in Taipei to topple or break, and Mayor Chiang Wan-an inspected the damage on the 24th.
Chiang Wan-an was slammed by online users for helping the cleaning crew move branches, with critics questioning whether he was staging a photo op.
Zhongshan District cleaning crew chief Wang Kai-wu set the record straight, saying they had invited the mayor to take part to show his concern for protective equipment.
Negative interpretations have hurt the morale of frontline colleagues, and the cleaning crew chief hopes people will give more recognition to the Environmental Protection Department's efforts.
KMT lawmaker Hsu Chiao-hsin and councilors Yang Chih-tou, Chan Wei-yuan and others voiced support for the cleaning crew, urging the public to stop targeting them.
How far can the AI boom go? 4 fund managers' 3-tier stock-picking logic: foundry and ABF substrates have growth potential
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Huang Feng-kai, a former fund manager at an investment trust, outlined AI investment strategies on the program "理財資優生," proposing a three-tier stock-picking approach covering the macroeconomy, industries and supply chains. He sees long-term potential in AI supply-chain segments such as wafer foundries and ABF substrates, and stressed the importance of risk management and prioritizing location in real estate.
Facts
Huang Feng-kai outlined a three-tier stock-picking approach: macroeconomic conditions, industry trends, and fundamentals and supply chains.
Huang Feng-kai sees long-term growth potential in wafer foundries, ABF substrates, and packaging and testing capacity.
When a stock falls below the weekly chart's low on heavy volume, it usually signals a loosening of the chip-holding structure or underlying concerns about fundamentals.
Huang Feng-kai recommends preparing a down payment of 3 to 4 tenths of the purchase price for real estate investments.
Probe and test-interface suppliers play a key role as new chip development accelerates.
Huang Feng-kai believes the growth driven by AI industries is strong and cannot be suppressed by short-term macroeconomic fluctuations.
Huang Feng-kai stressed that risk management is far more important than pursuing profits.
After Work, International | U.S. move to rescue yen hurts dollar! Eichengreen criticizes Bessent for "2 major mistakes": Can global central banks still trust U.S. Treasuries?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Eichengreen criticized Bessent's policy to rescue the yen, saying it damages confidence in the dollar. He also warned that the Federal Reserve's independence faces political threats and that raising interest rates to combat inflation would hit stocks.
Facts
Eichengreen believes the U.S. Treasury made a serious mistake on both occasions when it intervened to support the yen.
The two measures proposed by Bessent—a repurchase facility and selling euros—did not work.
Trump is trying to oust Governor Cook with fabricated allegations in an attempt to control the Federal Reserve.
Kaohsiung and Sendai councils form a "lightning alliance"! Sign MOU in under 3 months; Kang Yu-cheng: It was love at first sight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung City Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng and Sendai City Council Speaker Yuzuru Noda signed an MOU on the 23rd, establishing a friendly partnership. Building on their history of mutual support during earthquakes, the two sides will deepen exchanges between their councils and communities, and plan to attend a summit in Nagoya in November.
Facts
Kaohsiung City Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng and Sendai City Council Speaker Yuzuru Noda signed a memorandum to promote friendly exchanges.
Kang Yu-cheng said she will lead a delegation to Nagoya on November 2 to attend the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Summit.
Sendai and Kaohsiung have had regular flights since July last year.
During the 311 Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, people in Taiwan donated about 20 billion yen to Sendai.
When a major earthquake struck Kumamoto in July this year, Kang Yu-cheng and Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai each donated 500,000 yen.
Fans pack Kaohsiung Arena ahead of Typhoon Qiangbi's northward shift! K-pop group TWS draws huge crowds, filling the plaza up to the second floor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
South Korean boy band TWS performed at Kaohsiung Arena on the 24th. Despite the threat of Typhoon Qiangbi, fans showed up in force, packing the venue. The group was formed by HYBE's PLEDIS娛樂 and has maintained its popularity with its debut release and the dance challenge for its latest hit, "OVERDRIVE," while also generating buzz around the local entertainment economy.
Facts
Large crowds of fans gathered around Kaohsiung Arena on the afternoon of the 24th for South Korean boy band TWS, with people stretching from the plaza to the second floor.
TWS is a boy band formed by HYBE's PLEDIS娛樂 and consists of 6 members.
TWS members include Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Jihoon, Kyungmin and Chinese member Hanjin.
TWS won the MAMA awards for Best New Male Artist and Best Dance Performance Male Group in 2024.
TWS's 2025 song "OVERDRIVE" sparked an online imitation craze with its "cutesy dance."
Take note when withdrawing cash or making transfers! Cross-bank ATM services across Taiwan to be fully suspended "at this time"; here's what will be affected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
財金公司 announced maintenance of its cross-bank ATM system at 4 a.m. on October 26, 2026, suspending cross-bank withdrawals and transfers for about 15-30 minutes to improve system stability and response capabilities. Banks' own services will not be affected.
Facts
財金公司 will conduct maintenance on its cross-bank ATM service system at 4 a.m. on October 26, 2026.
Maintenance of cross-bank ATM services is expected to last 15 to 30 minutes.
Transactions such as cross-bank withdrawals and transfers may be temporarily unavailable during maintenance.
Services provided independently by individual financial institutions will continue to operate normally during maintenance.
財金公司's customer service hotline is (02) 2630-5151.
Ko Chih-en unveils social housing platform! 5,000 units to be built locally, family housing raised to 4 tenths; target set at 35,000 units
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en proposed a social housing platform, targeting 5,000 units built locally and 35,000 units in total. She also proposed raising the share of housing for couples planning or raising families to 4 tenths and extending the rental period for families with children to 12 years to address their housing needs.
Facts
Ko Chih-en set a target of 5,000 locally built social housing units and aims for a combined total of 35,000 units from central and local governments.
Ko Chih-en proposed raising the share of social housing reserved for couples planning or raising families to 40%.
Ko Chih-en proposed extending the social housing rental period for families with children to 12 years.
Ko Chih-en believes social housing policy should not rely solely on government construction and should integrate affordable housing, corporate investment and the TOD model.
Ko Chih-en stressed that social housing should provide a comprehensive system of living support, including childcare services and care for children.
No need to wait for the boss to host the year-end banquet! Kaohsiung Han-Hsien International Hotel opens bookings early on 10/31; enjoy lobster and grouper for 1,380 yuan and enter a draw for a hotel stay
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
高雄翰品酒店 will hold its "翰你搶先呷尾牙" event on October 31, offering a 10-course Taiwanese banquet and a prize draw for 1,380 yuan per person. The innovative format breaks with the traditional requirement for companies to book entire tables, allowing individuals and small groups to attend early. It aims to expand the year-end dining market and promote local banquet culture.
Facts
高雄翰品酒店 will hold its "翰你搶先呷尾牙" event at noon on October 31.
The event costs 1,380 yuan per person and includes a 10-course Taiwanese banquet.
The event will be held in Yun Hall on the 3rd floor of 高雄翰品酒店.
The banquet menu includes lobster, mullet roe from Ziguan, white eel from Aozihdi Fishing Port and tiger grouper.
Starting November 1, the hotel will launch its "豐歲慶團圓・迎春展鴻圖" 2026-2027 year-end banquet and spring party package.
Prizes at the event include 高雄翰品酒店 accommodation vouchers and XO sauce gift boxes.
The event requires individual reservations, with seating arrangements handled by the hotel.
Typhoon response underway! CPC activates typhoon response center, puts nationwide "diversified dispatch mechanism" for oil and gas energy into full operation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣中油 activated its typhoon response center in preparation for Typhoon Qiangbi and launched a diversified dispatch mechanism to ensure oil and gas supplies. Production at all refineries is normal, and 1,900 gas stations and LNG receiving terminals are operating without disruption. The public is urged to rest assured.
Facts
台灣中油 opened its typhoon response center at 11:30 a.m. on October 22, when the Central Weather Administration issued sea and land typhoon warnings.
During the typhoon, about 1,900 company-operated and franchise gas stations nationwide will remain open as usual.
台灣中油 is meeting fuel demand in different regions through a range of dispatch methods, including pipeline transport, shipping by its own oil tankers and overland transport by tanker trucks.
The three LNG receiving terminals in northern, central and southern Taiwan are operating normally and maintaining safe inventory levels to ensure natural gas supplies.
台灣中油 thanked more than 20,000 frontline employees for staying at their posts through wind and rain to safeguard energy security.
Typhoon 薔琵 batters Yunlin; 張嘉郡 surveys damage in several townships, pushes for power restoration and cash aid for all affected items
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On the 24th, legislator 張嘉郡 surveyed typhoon 薔琵 damage in several townships in Yunlin County, including 崙背 and 土庫. Statistics show severe damage to crops such as peanuts and corn. 張嘉郡 is actively pushing for cash assistance for all affected items and monitoring power restoration efforts to help farmers resume production.
Facts
Typhoon 薔琵 damaged 65 hectares of peanuts in Yunlin County.
The typhoon damaged 62 hectares of sweet corn.
The typhoon damaged 25 hectares of field corn.
The strongest gusts in Yunlin during the typhoon reached Level 12.
台電 has dispatched more than 200 engineering personnel to carry out repairs in Yunlin.
Legislator 張嘉郡 began a packed schedule of on-site inspections on the 24th.
“大港經典升級” draws 106 youth teams to compete! “鄧師傅功夫菜” brand revamp wins top prize; 出良設計 team takes home 200,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
高雄市政府青年局 held the final round of the “2026大港經典升級提案競賽” on Oct. 24, attracting 106 teams. 出良設計 won first and third place with proposals for “鄧師傅功夫菜” and “前金肉燥飯,” respectively, making it the biggest winner of the competition and showcasing how young people’s creativity can help established local brands evolve.
Facts
The final round and awards ceremony for the “2026大港經典升級提案競賽,” organized by 高雄市政府青年局, took place on Oct. 24.
The competition offered total prize money of 670,000, attracting 106 teams and 128 proposals.
出良設計 won first place with a brand revamp proposal for “鄧師傅功夫菜,” receiving 200,000 in prize money.
出良設計 also took third place with its “前金肉燥飯” proposal, receiving 70,000 in prize money.
良圓設計 took second place with its proposal for “濃厚舖青草茶,” receiving 150,000 in prize money.
The judging panel included 方序中, creative director of 究方社; 馮宇, founder of IF OFFICE; and 蘇煒翔, co-founder of justfont.
The winning team, 出良設計, took both first and third place, demonstrating its ability to integrate brand strategy with commercial design.
Kaohsiung’s rising entrepreneurs show their mettle! Labor Bureau showcase brings together 27 brands across 6 zones to highlight innovative business opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
高雄市政府勞工局 held a showcase of emerging entrepreneurs on the 24th, featuring the diverse innovative energy of 27 brands. The 島牧拾草 team placed third nationwide in the Taiwan Yunus Innovation Award, highlighting the results of combining entrepreneurship support with local culture and environmental sustainability.
Facts
高雄市政府勞工局 held a showcase of emerging entrepreneurs at the National Science and Technology Museum on the 24th.
The showcase brought together 27 startup brands and featured 6 themed zones.
The 島牧拾草 team stood out among 233 teams nationwide to win third place in the social enterprise category of the sixth Taiwan Yunus Innovation Award.
The 那瑪夏‧Na’u娜舞身心療癒工作室 team, from 那瑪夏, is actively learning to use artificial intelligence (AI) for digital marketing.
Labor Bureau Director 江健興, union representatives and other guests launched the event together using a “Future Key,” symbolizing the opening of the future.
2026 European Education Fair opens 10/27! 60 prestigious universities, including Cambridge and 海德堡大學, at the main library; get all your study-abroad questions answered
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung stop of the 2026 European Education Fair will be held at 高雄市立圖書館 on Oct. 27, bringing together nearly 60 prestigious European universities to offer study-abroad advice. The event will also feature Southeast Asian cultural experiences and a Le Cordon Bleu food showcase. Admission is free for students and parents in southern Taiwan, offering a chance to broaden their international education horizons.
Facts
The Kaohsiung stop of the 2026 European Education Fair will run from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 27.
Participating schools include nearly 60 prestigious European universities, such as 劍橋大學 in the UK and 海德堡大學 in Germany.
Original主辦單位包括法國在台協會、德國在台協會及高雄市立圖書館。
Highlights include a live demonstration by a Le Cordon Bleu chef and an international food market.
Typhoon disruption cannot stop a youthful promise! Students from 4 Taiwan-Japan schools take the stage at “樂舞高熊” on 10/25, with a Kumamoto marching band performing across the sea
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The “樂舞高熊” international arts exchange, hosted by 高雄市立左營高中, will bring the VENTURES marching band from 專修大學熊本玉名高等學校 in Japan to perform in Kaohsiung from Oct. 25 to 28. Students and teachers from all 4 schools overcame the typhoon’s challenges, using music and dance performances to foster friendship among young people in Taiwan and Japan.
Facts
The 2026 “樂舞高熊” event will take place in Kaohsiung from Oct. 25 to 28.
The VENTURES marching band from Japan’s 專修大學熊本玉名高等學校 will travel across the sea to perform alongside 3 Taiwanese schools.
Students from 4 Taiwan-Japan schools will perform the theme song “We Are!” from 《航海王》 together.
The first performance will take place at 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 at the Weiwuying Outdoor Theater.
The finale will be a ticketed performance at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Dadong Arts Center.
Companies mentioned：高雄市立左營高中、大義國中、勝利國小、專修大學熊本玉名高等學校、高雄市政府教育局、JEFF AND SHERRY HWANG FOUNDATION、左營高中家長會
Japan's No. 1 hand-drip brewer: 4 consecutive family titles, a first in JHDC history｜Chikako Nitta of Nitta Coffee in Tsuruga, Fukui, wins 2 titles overall at JCTC2018 and JHDC2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Chikako Nitta of 有限会社新田珈琲 in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, won the Japan Hand Drip Championship 2026 (JHDC2026), held at Tokyo Big Sight on October 16, 2026, achieving 4 consecutive titles for the shop and 4 consecutive family titles. Combined with her 2018 JCTC victory, she now has 2 titles overall.
Facts
Founded in 1940
Oct. 16, 2026
Preliminary round with a capacity of 224 entrants
14 contestants advanced to the final
An 11th-year challenge
No. 3 nationwide
For 4 consecutive years
2023 and 2024
2025
2018 JCTC
First appearance in 2016
2017 and 2019
Finished in 14th place
Within 10 minutes
150–200 ml and 300–400 ml
3 judges
Within 11 minutes
Serve a total of 6 cups
2004
Only 3 were found
Over more than 20 years
Adjust the flavor with 3 elements
2016
2017
2019
Began preparations in March
After the competition coffee beans arrived in September
The youngest competitor in the event's history at 20 years and 4 months
Founded in 1940
Founded in Honmachi, Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, in January
『RAPSTAR 2026』: Talents narrowed down from 12,953 to 40 take on “SELECTION CYPHER”; all 8 songs from Groups A–H available from 0:00 on Sunday, October 25
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ABEMA will release all 8 songs from “SELECTION CYPHER,” featuring participants narrowed down to 40 on the audition program 『RAPSTAR 2026』, at 0:00 on October 25. Ticket information was also released for the event to be held at Ariake Arena on December 29.
ORICO announces an ultra-slim 4-port USB 3.0 hub—with high-speed transfers up to 5Gbps, built-in overcurrent protection, plug-and-play operation, and broad compatibility for convenient work anywhere
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ORICO has announced an ultra-slim 4-port USB 3.0 hub. It offers high-speed transfers of up to 5Gbps, overcurrent protection, and plug-and-play functionality, and is currently available in a BD sale campaign for up to 51% off.
ORICO announces a MagSafe-compatible magnetic card reader—with simultaneous dual SD/TF reading, direct ProRes video storage, PD100W fast charging, and broad compatibility to support iPhone creators
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ORICO has announced a MagSafe-compatible magnetic card reader. It features simultaneous dual SD/TF reading, direct storage of ProRes video, and PD100W fast charging to support iPhone creators. A limited-time BD sale is currently underway on Amazon.
[First in Japan] “AI × blockchain” to counter AI attacks. 2 new patents have been granted simultaneously for technology that not only blocks the entry points for cyberattacks but also prevents the theft of confidential information in the event of a breach. A groundbreaking invention that contributes to the resilience of critical infrastructure
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
サイカルトラスト株式会社 announced that 2 Japanese patents (Nos. 7933440 and 7933441) for core technologies of its “authentication certification system,” designed to defend against AI attacks and improve the resilience of critical infrastructure, were granted on October 2, 2026. The company aims to implement a defense network using “AI × blockchain.”
2 new moxymill members announced! Haruka Sugita (Charm:BEAUTY) and Nonomi Okada (Charm:SEXY) join, taking the group to 7 members as it enters a new stage
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社NTTドコモ・スタジオ＆ライブ has selected 2 new members for the girl group moxymill: Haruka Sugita and Nonomi Okada. The group will begin activities with 7 members on November 1 and release its first song under the new lineup, “This is me.”
A new collaboration between 『ウマ娘 プリティーダービー』 and 『ビーレジェンド』! The high-end energy drink “エナギル,” featuring Agnes Tachyon on the package, goes on sale from 10/24 (Sat.)!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Real Style will begin selling “エナギル,” a pre-workout drink made in collaboration with Cygames' game 『ウマ娘 プリティーダービー』, on October 24, 2026. The package features the character Agnes Tachyon, and a campaign will be held on X.
Facts
From October 24, 2026 (Sat.)
3,580 yen, tax included
One serving (10g) at a time
Companies mentioned：株式会社Real Style、Cygames、Real Style Co., Ltd.、Cygames, Inc.
Release date set for the novel 『アクアリウムは踊らない』! Cover art, a mail-order exclusive edition, and the interior illustrator also announced!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社フロンティアワークス has announced a novel adaptation of the free horror game 『アクアリウムは踊らない』. The two volumes will be released simultaneously on February 15, 2027, and the cover art, mail-order exclusive edition, and interior illustrator (Ayumi Naekawa) have been revealed. The original work and novel are by 橙々, and total downloads have surpassed 900,000.
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900,000 total downloads
Originalたった1人で8年間を費やし
Both volumes released simultaneously on Monday, February 15, 2027
● Frontier Works official online store exclusive edition: 14,850 yen (tax included)
[For daily goods manufacturers] Now available: an SCM guide, “Why do stockouts and excess inventory keep recurring?—Flawed demand forecasting and supply-demand adjustments”—｜株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング
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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 an SCM guide for manufacturers of daily necessities.
ABEMA Original Drama “警視庁麻薬取締課 MOGURA −黒トクリュウ潜入捜査−” to stream all 6 episodes for free at once from 9 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2026 (Wednesday); teaser visual and special preview video also released
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ABEMA announced that its new drama “警視庁麻薬取締課 MOGURA −黒トクリュウ潜入捜査−,” a sequel to the original drama “警視庁麻薬取締課 MOGURA” released in winter 2025, will stream all 6 episodes for free at once from 9 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2026 (Wednesday). A teaser visual and special preview video were also released.
SENA launches solo music project! 1st digital single “Midnight Showtime” to be released on Nov. 11
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
SENA, who has been active in the idol groups “さんみゅ〜” and “MELLOW MELLOW,” is launching a solo project under 株式会社Fegment and will release the 1st digital single “Midnight Showtime” on Nov. 11.
Nov. 3 (Tuesday, national holiday): Exclusive live broadcast announced for all 2 performances of music unit “パスタ&コスタ,” featuring 小西成弥 and 佐藤信長, on its 1st TOUR ～夢のレシピ～!
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All 2 performances of the 1st TOUR by music unit “パスタ&コスタ,” taking place on Nov. 3, will be exclusively broadcast live on ニコニコ.
Illegal slaughterhouse discovered in 鹿港; suspected dog meat sales to be investigated
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A suspected illegal slaughterhouse was discovered in 鹿港, 彰化. Frozen animal meat and slaughtering tools were found at the site, and the animal protection office will send samples for testing to determine whether illegal dog meat sales were involved.
Vector mosquitoes can breed after typhoons; 疾管署 warns of 3 infectious diseases
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
疾管署 warned that vector mosquitoes can breed after typhoons, urging the public to take personal precautions against melioidosis, leptospirosis and tetanus, and to clear containers of standing water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
AI-generated fake disaster image circulated during typhoon; 6 suspects face possible prison terms under disaster prevention law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
During Typhoon 薔琵, an AI-generated fake image of typhoon damage at a fast-food restaurant in 大甲, Taichung, went viral online. Police tracked down 6 people and are handling the case under the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act. Experts warn that the misuse of AI forgery technology will increase disaster response costs and public panic.
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5 people said they had merely forwarded and shared it.
Last year’s (2025) barrier lake flood disaster on 馬太鞍溪
高雄昕愛月子中心 turns people away on typhoon night; Health Bureau: unlicensed operator fined 9 times
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
高雄昕愛月子中心 became embroiled in controversy over reports of closure and unpaid wages on a typhoon night. The Health Bureau said the center was unlicensed and had been fined 9 times. The operator said it had temporarily suspended business and was handling refunds.
工研院 develops rare earth technology, aims to meet 50% of domestic demand by 2030
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
To address China’s rare earth export controls and strengthen supply chain self-reliance, 經濟部 is supporting 工研院 in developing rare earth technology, with a goal of producing 500 tons of rare earth oxides annually by 2030 to meet 50% of domestic demand. The effort aims to address the semiconductor industry’s reliance on key materials, including at 台積電, and explore the feasibility of recycling and alternatives.
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By 2030
Meet half of demand
Annual production of 500 tons of rare earth oxides
U.S. first lady urges localized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire to bring children home
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
U.S. first lady Melania Trump helped broker a localized humanitarian ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, expected to take effect in 奧萊什基 on the 27th, with the aim of rescuing children, clearing mines and delivering supplies.
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A statement issued by the White House on the 23rd
A brief humanitarian ceasefire is expected to take effect in 奧萊什ки on the 27th
奧萊什基 in Ukraine has been under Russian military control since 2022
The humanitarian aid plan will begin at 4 a.m. local time on the 27th
Typhoon Chiang Pi triggers landslides on roads in multiple mountainous areas of Hsinchu; 1,512 people evacuated as a precaution in Jianshi and Wufeng
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Typhoon Chiang Pi triggered road collapses in multiple mountainous areas of Jianshi and Wufeng townships in Hsinchu County, prompting local authorities to evacuate a total of 1,512 people as a precaution. In Hapen Village in Taoyuan's Fuxing District, 202 households, or 691 people, were also evacuated after river levels surged.
Typhoon Chiang Pi causes more than 300 incidents in Keelung; guard booth and underpass brick wall blown down
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Typhoon Chiang Pi caused more than 300 incidents in Keelung City, including the collapse of a guard booth and an underpass brick wall, as well as damage to corrugated-metal buildings. The Keelung City Government held a meeting and raced to repair most facilities by the evening of the 25th. Some businesses decided to open after the wind and rain eased.
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65th anniversary event
The festival lasts 30 days
140 incidents involving public utilities and infrastructure
AI stock plunge turns “this country’s” market into a safe haven! Far outperforms European stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
European stock markets faced multiple pressures, while Swiss stocks bucked the trend. The SMI rose 4.6% this month, far outperforming the Euro Stoxx 50, which fell 3.2%. Defensive companies including Roche, Novartis and Nestlé drove the gains, reflecting investors' shift toward safe havens and their search for alternatives to the AI trade.
The SMI outperformed the Euro Stoxx 50 by nearly 8 percentage points, the biggest performance gap since March 2020.
Roche, Novartis and Nestlé together account for nearly half of the SMI's index weighting, and their share-price gains contributed all of the SMI's advance this month.
Original美國銀行基金經理人調查顯示，淨16%受訪者將瑞士列為最看好的歐洲股票市場。
Earnings growth for Swiss index constituents is forecast to reach 10% in 2027, nearly double the expected increase this year.
So far this decade, the SMI has delivered a cumulative total return of 69% in local-currency terms, including dividends, lagging the Euro Stoxx 50, whose cumulative return has doubled.
The Swiss franc has fallen back to levels last seen in the first half of 2025 against the U.S. dollar, improving the earnings outlook for export-oriented companies.
Companies mentioned：瑞士市場指數（SMI）、Euro Stoxx 50、羅氏（Roche Holding AG）、諾華（Novartis AG）、雀巢（Nestlé SA）、奇華頓（Givaudan SA）、高德美（Galderma Group AG）、EFG資產管理、美國銀行、彭博情報（Bloomberg Intelligence）、瑞士寶盛銀行（Bank J. Safra Sarasin）、彭博
Trust-tech service provider GOGOLOOK benefited from overseas expansion and strong demand for anti-fraud services. September revenue hit a record, and its shares surged 20% this week. Revenue in the first three quarters rose nearly 27% year on year, with earnings expected to improve as the business scales up.
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GOGOLOOK's September revenue set another monthly record.
GOGOLOOK's consolidated revenue for the first three quarters was NT$336 million, up 25.7% year on year.
GOGOLOOK's cumulative revenue for the first three quarters of this year was NT$948 million, up 26.9% year on year.
GOGOLOOK shares surged 20% this week, marking a second consecutive weekly gain.
GOGOLOOK's anti-fraud intelligence solution (ASI) is being successfully promoted in Japan with partners.
JUJI, GOGOLOOK's financial services app, could account for as much as 30% of the company's total revenue.
GOGOLOOK's Whoscall recently launched a “custom caller name” feature.
SpaceX plans to begin deploying AI computing satellites in orbit in 2028.
Original中科天算目標在2030年打造萬卡級太空超算中心。
The global market for space-based computing is forecast to reach the trillion-dollar range by 2035.
The power-generation resources needed to support 100GW of computing capacity are equivalent to 五分之一 of the United States' total electricity generation last year.
China will send its first batch of 12 space-computing satellites into orbit in 2025.
An Australian user said the phone had been in their possession for about 6 hours and had been opened and closed fewer than 20 times when they heard a cracking sound as they unfolded it, followed by a screen crack along the hinge.
A user in China reported hearing a cracking sound while unfolding the screen normally, after which an approximately 3-centimeter vertical black crack appeared at the fold.
Original蘋果同步上線官方自助維修手冊與配套支持文檔，覆蓋電池、螢幕、鏡頭等部件更換流程。
Without AppleCare+, an out-of-warranty screen repair for the iPhone Duo is estimated to cost 7,998 yuan.
With AppleCare+, the service fee for iPhone Duo screen and accidental damage is 628 yuan.
OpenAI's Altman warns AI could worsen wealth inequality! Calls for limits on the pace of self-improvement
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
OpenAI CEO Altman warned in an interview that AI could worsen wealth inequality and called for limits on the pace of recursive self-improvement (RSI). He stressed that AI should empower people to pursue freedom and creativity, and noted that computing demand is limitless as the company actively develops its own chips and hardware.
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OpenAI CEO Altman warned that social inequality could widen further if AI technology is allowed to develop unchecked.
Altman argues that limits should be placed on the pace of AI recursive self-improvement (RSI).
Altman believes the goal of AI development should be to give people more freedom, time, and ability to decide how they live.
Altman believes there is virtually no clear upper limit to the computing resources AI requires.
OpenAI is developing early-stage hardware products to overcome the limitations of existing interfaces.