台灣電力公司 issued a disaster-related power outage alert for Pingxi District, Gongliao District, Ruifang District and Shuangxi District in New Taipei City at 20:10 on Oct. 25, 2026, affecting 96 households. The outage is expected to last until 23:00.
Disaster-related power outage (Keelung City, New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
台灣電力公司 issued a disaster-related power outage alert for Keelung City and New Taipei City at 18:10 on Oct. 25, 2026, affecting areas including Qidu District and Pingxi District, with 102 households affected in Keelung City and 96 in New Taipei City.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued a notice that 瑞芳礦工醫院 in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, would suspend outpatient services in the afternoon and evening on Oct. 26, 2026. Morning and emergency services would continue as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on emergency and outpatient services at 新泰綜合醫院 in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, stating that emergency services would operate as usual from Oct. 25 to 27, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
On Oct. 26, 2026, 新北市立土城醫院 (built and operated under contract by 長庚醫療財團法人) suspended services in the evening. Morning, afternoon and emergency services operated as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on emergency and outpatient services at 國泰綜合醫院 in Xizhi District, New Taipei City, stating that the hospital would suspend services in the morning, afternoon and evening on Oct. 26, 2026. Only emergency services would operate as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued a notice that 國立臺灣大學醫學院附設醫院金山分院 in Jinshan District, New Taipei City, would suspend services in the morning, afternoon and evening on Oct. 26, 2026. Emergency services would operate as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on emergency and outpatient services at 恩主公醫院 in Sanxia District, New Taipei City, stating that emergency services would operate as usual from Oct. 25 to 27, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on emergency and outpatient services at 馬偕紀念醫院 in Tamsui District, New Taipei City, stating that the hospital would suspend services in the morning, afternoon and evening on Oct. 26, 2026. Only emergency services would operate as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on emergency and outpatient services at 耕莘醫院 in Xindian District, New Taipei City, stating that emergency services would operate as usual from Oct. 25 to 27, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on emergency and outpatient services at 天主教耕莘醫療財團法人永和耕莘醫院 in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, indicating that morning, afternoon, evening and emergency services were all operating as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information that 仁愛醫院 in Shulin District, New Taipei City, would suspend emergency and outpatient services on Oct. 26, 2026. Only emergency services would operate as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Chiayi City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
On Oct. 26, 2026, 臺中榮民總醫院嘉義分院 suspended evening services. Some outpatient services were available in the morning and afternoon, and emergency services operated as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Chiayi City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on emergency and outpatient services at 陽明醫院 in Chiayi City, stating that morning, afternoon, evening and emergency services would all operate as usual on Oct. 26, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Chiayi City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on emergency and outpatient services at 天主教聖馬爾定醫院 in Chiayi City, stating that morning, afternoon, evening and emergency services would all operate as usual from Oct. 25 to 27, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued emergency service information for 諸元內科醫院 in Beigang Township, Yunlin County. The hospital does not provide emergency services, while its outpatient services operate normally.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued a notice that 國立成功大學醫學院附設醫院斗六分院 in Douliu City, Yunlin County, would suspend services in the morning, afternoon and evening on Oct. 26, 2026. Emergency services would operate as usual.
Facts
2026-10-26
No. 345, Zhuangjing Road, Douliu City, Yunlin County 640
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on emergency and outpatient services at 洪揚醫院 in Douliu City, Yunlin County, stating that morning, afternoon, evening and emergency services would all operate as usual on Oct. 26, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on adjustments to emergency services at 斗六慈濟醫院 in Yunlin County, stating that the hospital would not provide emergency services from Oct. 25 to 27, 2026, but morning, afternoon and evening services would operate as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on emergency services at 安生醫院 in Douliu City, Yunlin County, stating that emergency services would be suspended from Oct. 25 to 27, 2026, while morning, afternoon and evening outpatient services would operate as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on emergency and outpatient services at 全生醫院 in Beigang Township, Yunlin County, stating that evening outpatient and emergency services would be unavailable on Oct. 26, 2026. Morning and afternoon services would operate as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on emergency and outpatient services at 若瑟醫院 in Huwei Township, Yunlin County, stating that emergency services would operate as usual from Oct. 25 to 27, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on emergency and outpatient services at 中國醫藥大學北港附設醫院 in Beigang Township, Yunlin County, stating that morning, afternoon, evening and emergency services would operate as usual on Oct. 26, 2026.
Strong wind advisory for land areas (yellow alert) (Pingtung County, Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a land-based strong wind advisory (yellow light), warning that strengthening northeasterly winds could bring sustained winds of force 6 or higher or gusts of force 8 or higher to some areas of Taichung City, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Pingtung County and Penghu County from early morning to evening on the 26th.
台灣自來水公司 will replace water pipes in areas including Xi'an Street in Fengyuan District, Taichung City, to improve water supply reliability and reduce the risk of pipe leaks, resulting in a water outage in the area.
Shen Po-yang: Listening to residents is most important; I believe I can win
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate, said in an interview that opinion polls are just numbers and listening to residents is most important. He said he was confident he could win the 2026 local elections. He said the “ocean current” spirit came from his supporters and, responding to China’s placing him on a blacklist, stressed that the mayor should be elected by Taipei residents. Backing down in response to intimidation would be tantamount to letting Beijing appoint the mayor.
Facts
2026 Nine-in-One Elections
When he established his campaign headquarters in early October
China placed him on its list in 2024
Chongqing police followed by opening an investigation into him in 2025
Weak demand in China wipes out more than 9 trillion in market value from Europe’s 6 largest luxury groups
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Amid weak spending by Chinese consumers and enthusiasm for AI-related stocks, the combined market value of Europe’s 6 largest listed luxury groups has fallen by more than NT$9 trillion so far this year.
French weekend protests: Police arrest 1314; union leaders call for more demonstrations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
France’s Interior Ministry said police arrested 1314 people during weekend protests, 53 officers were injured, and 410,000 people took part in marches. Union leaders called for further protests on Oct. 31 and a nationwide strike on Nov. 5.
Bruise appears on Trump’s left cheek as cryptic post about health puts condition back in spotlight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump had a bruise on his left cheek and posted a cryptic message about his health, prompting concern about his condition. A White House spokesperson dismissed the speculation, saying his health was excellent.
Facts
Trump, now 80 years old
Original(中央社華盛頓25日綜合外電報導)
When Trump (Donald Trump) appeared on the 23rd
But it did not appear in photos taken when he left the White House on the 22nd
Another earthquake in Nagqu, Tibet: Magnitude 5.7 is largest aftershock so far
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A magnitude-7 earthquake struck Baqing County in Nagqu, Tibet, China, on the evening of the 22nd. A total of 892 aftershocks had been recorded as of the 24th. Two more aftershocks struck at around 7 p.m. today, including a magnitude-5.7 quake, the largest so far. Official figures show 16 people were killed, 76 injured, and 339 households had homes that collapsed or were damaged.
Huang Wei-sheng breaks out of slump with game-winning RBI; remembers Hirano Keiichi’s advice to “smile more”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
CTBC Brothers’ Huang Wei-sheng hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in Game 5 of the Chinese Professional Baseball League championship series, helping his team beat the Wei Chuan Dragons 4-3 and extend the series to Game 6. He said manager Hirano Keiichi encouraged players to “smile more” to help them break out of a slump.
Brothers use foreign pitchers in relief for 2 straight games in Taiwan Series; Chiang Kun-yu says their fighting spirit inspired the whole team
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After suffering 3 straight losses in the CPBL championship series, 中信兄弟 brought foreign pitchers勝騎士 and 菲力士 out of the bullpen in 2 straight games and won both. Chiang Kun-yu, named game MVP, said the foreign pitchers’ fighting spirit inspired the whole team. 味全龍 has now lost 2 straight after reaching the brink of clinching the series.
Tseng Pao-yi wins lifestyle show host award, jokes that her tearful voice was embarrassing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tseng Pao-yi won the Golden Bell Award for lifestyle program host for “Let’s Go Home 3.” She teared up after receiving the award and joked that her tearful voice was embarrassing. She also thanked Chang Hsiao-yen for helping her find work as a host.
Taiwan Series Game 6: Dragons and Brothers both start foreign pitchers; Game 7, if needed, will move to Taoyuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In Game 6 of the CPBL Taiwan Series, 中信兄弟 and 味全龍 will both start foreign pitchers. If there is a Game 7, it will be played at Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium.
Taiwan’s first television director, Lin Teng-yi, posthumously receives Golden Bell Lifetime Achievement Award
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 61st Golden Bell Awards posthumously presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Lin Teng-yi, Taiwan’s first television director. His son accepted the award and recalled his father’s passion for his work and professional dedication.
Rogers takes the mound after 4 days off and becomes key to keeping Brothers alive; says he enjoys competition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After 4 days off, 中信兄弟隊 pitcher Rogers started in Game 5 of the CPBL championship series and helped his team beat the Wei Chuan Dragons 4-3. He said he enjoys competition and that the typhoon day off brought the team closer together.
Ye Junzhang analyzes why Brothers stole 4 bases; singles out Chiang Kun-yu as decisive in Taiwan Series Game 5
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the CPBL Taiwan Series, 味全龍隊 lost 3-4 to 中信兄弟. Manager Ye Junzhang singled out Chiang Kun-yu’s strong performance on offense and defense as a key factor in the outcome, and said the team needed to pay more attention after allowing 4 stolen bases in one game.
Online claims students were made to clean campus for campaign rally; Chiang Wan-an campaign office denies it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Online claims said students were called back to clean the campus before Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters inauguration rally. Chiang’s campaign office and the Taipei City Department of Education denied the claims as rumors, explaining that a baseball team coach saw the general affairs director clearing branches after a typhoon and voluntarily brought students to help clean for about 30 minutes. The campaign team did not make the request.
Egypt signals readiness to help defend Saudi Arabia; experts cite economic and security considerations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Egyptian President el-Sisi said Egypt would take necessary measures to help defend Saudi Arabia if requested, signaling that Cairo’s support for the kingdom was moving from diplomatic backing toward military preparedness. Experts said the move was closely tied to Egypt’s economic and security interests, including protecting Red Sea shipping and safeguarding remittances from expatriates in Gulf countries. Egypt’s parliament is expected to meet on the 26th to decide whether to authorize the military to provide support, but stressed that any action would be limited to defending Saudi territory and would not involve attacking Yemen.
French far-right leader sets sights on presidency, gives first campaign rally speech amid protests
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen delivered her first campaign rally speech amid a wave of protests and is leading in polls. Large-scale violent clashes erupted across the country, and the interior minister blamed far-left activists for inciting them.
Facts
France will hold a presidential election in 6 months
More than 400,000 people took to the streets of major cities
More than 1,000 people arrested
Students’ protests continued for 4 weeks
Addressed 10,000 members of her anti-immigration nationalist party, “國民聯盟”...
Man in Taipei suspected of ticket dispute storms stationmaster’s office at Taipei Main Station and tries to hit deputy stationmaster; arrested
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A disturbance broke out at the Taipei Main Station duty stationmaster’s office tonight. A man surnamed Mao, who had been drinking, allegedly got into a dispute with a 台鐵 deputy stationmaster over a ticket issue and tried to attack him with a thermos bottle. Railway police arrested him under the Railway Act and referred him for prosecution.
Barcelona demonstrations turn into riots; Spanish police arrest 128
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Catalan police in Spain arrested 128 people in Barcelona over offenses including vandalism and looting businesses. Of those arrested, 73 were minors; 15 officers were injured and 23 businesses were damaged.
Brothers win 2 straight after 3 consecutive losses to Dragons, force Taiwan Series to G6 and make history
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 中信兄弟隊 beat the 味全龍隊 4-3 in Game 5 of the 中華職棒 Taiwan Series to claim their 2nd straight win, improving their record from 0-3 to 2-3. They became the first team in history to rally for 2 wins after falling behind 0-3, forcing the series to G6.
“Ah-Hou on a Mission” wins Golden Bell award for children’s and youth program hosts; Brother Banana hopes people won’t forget childhood joys
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the 61st Golden Bell Awards ceremony for television programs, “Ah-Hou on a Mission” hosts Brother Banana and Ah-Hou won the award for children’s and youth program hosts. Director Lee Wen-bin read their acceptance speech, urging people not to forget the joys of childhood.
Lebanon’s NT$425 grilled chicken wrap sparks debate, highlighting wealth gap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Glow Paradise, a restaurant in Beirut, Lebanon, has sparked debate about the wealth gap with its healthy grilled chicken wrap, Chic Taouk, priced at about US$13 (about NT$425). Though critics say it is overpriced, more than 20,000 were sold in 11 days. Experts said the phenomenon obscures the economic crisis: Lebanon’s GDP has fallen nearly 40% since the 2019 financial collapse, inflation is forecast to reach 17.5%, and most families struggle to afford basic necessities.
Car crashes through guardrail and plunges off bridge; Hualien food company chairman Yu Kuo-chi dies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
宗泰食品 Chairman Yu Kuo-chi was driving north on County Road 193 today when, for unknown reasons, his car crashed through the guardrail at Guanglong Bridge in Xincheng Township and plunged below. He died of his injuries after being taken to the hospital.
星宇航空 launches Taichung-Nagoya route, with daily direct flights starting in November
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
星宇航空 launched its Taichung-Nagoya route today, initially operating 4 flights per week and increasing to 1 flight daily from November, bringing the total number of weekly flights from Taichung to 66.
SJ’s Leeteuk regrets missing Golden Bell ceremony, congratulates Eunhyuk’s show on winning popularity award
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 61st Golden Bell Awards ceremony for television programs takes place tonight. Korean entertainer Leeteuk was unable to come to Taiwan because of a typhoon, and announced by video that “Universe Cheerleading,” hosted by Eunhyuk, won the Most Popular Variety Program award.
If Democrats win the US midterm elections, 4 major shifts could emerge in Trump’s foreign policy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
CNA reported that if the Democrats win the Nov. 3 midterm elections and take control of Congress, they could change Trump's foreign policy in four major areas: limiting the war against Iran, resuming support for Ukraine, halting military aid to Israel, and curbing military spending.
Facts
In the U.S. Nov. 3 midterm elections
Enough to override Trump's veto
The total U.S. military aid to Israel amounts to US$3.8 billion
Only 1 company in Taiwan still makes school buses for young children; MOTC plans to ease restrictions to attract manufacturers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications plans to ease regulations for vehicles dedicated to transporting young children, as only 1 company in Taiwan still makes them. Proposed amendments would adjust standards for doors, aisles and seat-back heights, drawing on Japanese regulations to attract manufacturers or importers. However, parents and groups are divided over safety and evacuation concerns.
Calling for action to reduce air pollution in Kaohsiung, environmental groups urge mayoral candidates to sign pledge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Hong Hui-hsiang, a representative of the Southern Taiwan Anti-Air Pollution Alliance; Chiang Huang-nü, known as the Forest Grandma; social activist and singer Shen Huai-yi; and performance artist Tseng Chi-ming attended a rally. They said Kaohsiung has the highest average PM2.5 concentration in Taiwan and that the top 5 pollution hotspots are all in the city. On Taiwan Retrocession Day, they called for the restoration of the right to breathe and urged mayoral candidates to sign a pledge.
10-year-old boy struck by car during Changhua road race; organizers suspect vehicle entered through an uncontrolled area
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A 10-year-old boy was injured after being sideswiped by a black sedan while taking part in a family charity road race in Yuanlin, Changhua. Organizers suspect the vehicle entered through an area that was not controlled. Police confirmed the driver was not drunk, but the incident prompted questions about how well pedestrian and vehicle separation measures were enforced.
10 days to go before U.S. midterms; Trump urges people to vote as Obama campaigns across states
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
With 10 days to go before the U.S. midterms, former president Obama traveled to Ohio and Michigan to campaign for Democratic candidates, sharply criticizing the Trump administration. Harris campaigned in New Hampshire, fueling speculation about a 2028 presidential run, while Trump urged voters to cast ballots in Florida, Georgia, Michigan and elsewhere.
High-speed rail to run more than 100 northbound trains on the 26th to move travelers; 高公局 expects holiday traffic to continue until 8 p.m.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
To handle northbound traffic during the Taiwan Retrocession Day holiday, 台灣高鐵 will run more than 100 northbound trains on the 26th. 高公局 forecasts that highway traffic will continue until 8 p.m. and advises travelers to set out early.
Facts
Transport 2,485 passengers
Provide 42 flights
3,329 seats
A total of 87 passengers on the standby list
Run more than 100 northbound trains throughout the day
Chinese state media promotes unification on Taiwan Retrocession Day; MAC produces video to clarify history
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
In response to Chinese state media using Taiwan Retrocession Day to advocate unification, the Mainland Affairs Council and Ministry of National Defense jointly produced a video to clarify the historical facts, noting that the People's Republic of China had not yet been established in 1945. Scholars also called for Taiwan to speak out internationally to counter distortions of history, while urging attention to incursions by 中國海警 vessels and a rising number of Taiwanese people going missing in China.
Anglers fall into sea at Keelung's Bisha Fishing Harbor; son rescued, father missing as search continues
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A father and son fishing at Keelung's Bisha Fishing Harbor fell into the water. The son was rescued and taken to hospital with no serious injuries, while the father remains missing as the search continues. Keelung received more than 600 disaster reports during the typhoon, and the city government is speeding up recovery work. The New Taimali ferry has resumed service.
Facts
On the evening of the 24th
About 50 people in total
Early on the 25th
12 of them are our divers
A total of more than 600 disaster reports received
[October 30 is Food Loss Reduction Day] “Watashi no Kōkatsu,” an inner-care product making use of nonstandard figs, holds pop-up in Fukuoka
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
EsY株式会社 will hold a pop-up from October 26 to 31, 2026, at the farmers’ store AND THE SOIL. in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, in conjunction with Food Loss Reduction Day on October 30. The company offers “Watashi no Kōkatsu,” a fermented inner-care food made with nonstandard “Hakata Toyomitsuhime” figs from Fukuoka Prefecture, and will introduce its efforts at the store.
Hey, elementary and junior high school students! How about coming to “Nekodama”? On the eve of Wan³ Day, transform yourself with free-spirited “cat makeup” and let your personality shine! The “Nekodama Halloween Nyight” Wan-Nyai Carnival♪
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The online platform “Nekodama,” operated by 株式会社旦, will hold the Halloween event “Nekodama Halloween Nyight” for elementary and junior high school students on October 31, supporting children’s formative experiences through cat makeup and games.
Facts
The confirmed number of suicides among elementary, junior high, and high school students in Reiwa 7 was 538
Date and time: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Participation is free
Eligible participants: Elementary and junior high school students (ages 8–15; parents may attend)
Notice of Change of Publisher for Blue Archive -Blue Archive- in Japan
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ネクソン announced that it will take over as publisher in Japan for the mobile and PC RPG Blue Archive -Blue Archive- from 株式会社Yostar. The change aims to strengthen collaboration between developer NEXON Games and ネクソン and establish a unified structure for development, operations, and IP expansion. The transition is expected to proceed with the completion of maintenance in January 2027.
Facts
Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3659
More than 40 games
More than 190 countries and regions
In 2024
Founded in 1994
In December 2011
Companies mentioned:株式会社ネクソン、ネクソン、株式会社Yostar、Yostar、NEXON Games Co., Ltd.、NEXON Games
Second printing confirmed for “Kotoba no Young Carer”! Ranked No. 1 in 2 Amazon categories! Awareness is growing nationwide of the “translation burden” faced by children with roots in other countries.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“Kotoba no Young Carer,” a book by Aziz Ahmed, representative director of NPO法人ともくら, was released in late May 2026 and ranked No. 1 in 2 Amazon categories: “Elementary School Guides” and “Interpreting (Books).” In response, a reprint was decided in October 2026.
[Artist comments included] SILENT SIREN to release a mini-album next spring for the first time in 2 years and embark on a nationwide tour! Plus, “Girls’ Festival” and “Boys’ Festival” to be held for the first time in 10 years!
株式会社ブシロードミュージック reported on Ave Mujica’s 7th LIVE “Virtus,” held on October 24 and 25 at Keio Arena TOKYO. The company also announced several new details, including an 8th LIVE at K-Arena Yokohama in May 2027 and the decision to produce a sequel to the TV anime.
Facts
October 24 (Sat)
25th (Sun)
Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)
Original来年5月
Friday, January 8, 2027
Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Saturday, June 12, 2027
Stars ×50
Limited-edition deluxe version, limited to 5,000 copies
Price: Limited-production special edition of 5,000 copies: 18,700 yen (tax included)
Limited-production edition with Blu-ray: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Sold their NT$30 million home in Minsheng Community! Couple moves to Tainan to open a comic bookshop; their astonishing situation 14 years later revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Group-buying e-commerce founder Mr. 486 said a classmate sold a NT$30 million home in Taipei in 2011-2012 and moved to Tainan to open a comic bookshop. Lacking steady cash flow and facing inflation, the couple exhausted their tens of millions in principal and were forced to return to work. The case highlights the importance of retaining assets and having passive income.
Facts
Renowned group-buying e-commerce founder Mr. 486 (Chen Yanchang) shared a real-life case involving an old friend.
Around 2011 and 2012, the classmate sold a property inherited from their parents, worth about NT$30 million.
Original扣除稅金與仲介費後,該同學實領2000多萬元。
The classmate's family moved to a newly developed area of Tainan, spending nearly NT$10 million to buy and renovate a new home.
Lee Da-hye filmed at Wuling and was caught committing 2 violations! 太管處 confirms it will issue a fine; management company apologizes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Korean cheerleader star Lee Da-hye went to Wuling on Hehuanshan to film a video while sleeping in her car. 太管處 found that she had violated regulations by climbing a rock face and cooking. The agency confirmed it would impose a penalty under the National Park Act, while her management company issued a public apology and promised to improve.
Facts
Lee Da-hye visited Wuling on Oct. 4 to film. The video showed her climbing a rock face, an act confirmed to be a violation.
Wuling Parking Lot is not a designated area open for camping and cooking. Even cooking inside a vehicle with an electric appliance that uses no open flame still violates relevant regulations.
Officers from the 保七總隊第九大隊 discovered Lee Da-hye’s team cooking inside a vehicle in the parking lot during a patrol and immediately went over to issue a warning. The filming crew cooperated and stopped cooking.
Lee Da-hye’s management company admitted it was not sufficiently familiar with national park regulations, apologized for causing everyone trouble, and promised to check venue rules in advance before any future filming.
Chen Su-yue’s platform proposes free health insurance premiums for those aged 65 and over! Huang Kuo-chang angrily demands, “Come out and explain clearly”: Do you want the county government, not the central government, to pay?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After the Legislative Yuan passed a bill exempting seniors aged 65 and over from health insurance premiums, Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang questioned why Chen Su-yue, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Changhua County magistrate candidate, had not supported the bill in the Legislative Yuan, and demanded that she explain her position.
Facts
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act on the 16th, stipulating that people aged 65 and over are exempt from health insurance premiums, with the central government covering the full cost.
The amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act stipulate that seniors subject to an income tax rate of 20% or higher are not eligible for the health insurance premium exemption, a threshold equivalent to an annual income of more than 133萬.
Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang campaigned in Changhua on the 25th and singled out Chen Su-yue, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Changhua County magistrate candidate, angrily demanding that she come out and clearly state her position.
Huang Kuo-chang said the Taichung City Government can cover seniors’ health insurance premiums, while seniors in Changhua have to pay them themselves, questioning the Democratic Progressive Party’s logic.
Huang Kuo-chang criticized the Democratic Progressive Party’s claims that the amendments would bankrupt the health insurance system and make young people pay more, calling them false. He said the amendments could ease the pressure on the sandwich generation.
Huang Kuo-chang questioned why Chen Su-yue had not dared to vote in favor when the amendments were being advanced in the Legislative Yuan, and asked whether she was arguing that the Changhua County Government, rather than the central government, should pay.
Civic Boulevard “north-south integration” sparks controversy! Shen Cheng-nan angrily blasts Shen Po-yang: Is city governance a video game? Taipei will only keep declining
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During the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang proposed a plan to “integrate the north and south via Civic Boulevard,” drawing fierce criticism from physician Shen Cheng-nan. Shen accused Shen Po-yang of lacking basic knowledge of transportation, awkwardly transplanting English terminology, and treating city governance like a video game, mocking his policies as empty.
Facts
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang put forward the concept of an “urban corridor connecting the north and south via Civic Boulevard” in the 2026 election campaign.
Psychiatrist Shen Cheng-nan harshly criticized Shen Po-yang on Facebook on the 25th, saying he had been talking nonsense from beginning to end and lacked basic knowledge of city governance and transportation.
Shen Cheng-nan mocked Shen Po-yang for treating city governance like a video game, saying Taipei would only continue to decline that way.
Shen Cheng-nan said Songshan Airport is the biggest break in Taipei’s urban fabric and argued that it should be relocated.
Shen Cheng-nan criticized Shen Po-yang’s team for spending months on its work, yet offering as its biggest city policy ideas only planting 3000 trees again, catching rats, and buying more trash cans.
Shen Cheng-nan questioned Shen Po-yang’s use of the English term “community severance” to describe Civic Boulevard, calling it both impolite and inappropriate.
Shen Cheng-nan said that anyone could spend just ten seconds asking AI and produce something more detailed than Shen Po-yang’s team.
Stocks plunge despite no clear bad news? Shih Sheng-hui reveals Taiwan stocks’ “most frightening signal”: What to do in the final 2 months of the year
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Financial writer Shih Sheng-hui sounded the alarm over recent sharp swings in Taiwan stocks, saying a decline without clear bad news is the most frightening. He advised investors to prioritize risk management and protect their gains over the remaining 2 months of the year.
Facts
Taiwan stocks hit an intraday high of 4萬9968.92 points on October 6 and closed at 4萬9822.55 points, a record closing high.
Taiwan stocks closed at the day’s low of 4萬6041.43 points on October 22.
Shih Sheng-hui said Taiwan stocks had fallen from nearly 5萬 points to 46000 in just a few days, and then dropped nearly 600 points in Thursday’s after-hours session.
Shih Sheng-hui said bluntly, “A decline without clear bad news is the most frightening.”
Shih Sheng-hui said there are only about 2 months left in the year and investors should try to preserve this year’s investment gains.
Huang Hsiang-shu’s campaign headquarters opens with major KMT figures in attendance! Ko Chih-en praises her “chivalrous spirit” as she unveils 6 key policies and seeks reelection in Sanmin District
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KMT Kaohsiung City Councilor Huang Hsiang-shu held the opening rally for her campaign headquarters on the 25th, with major KMT figures including Ko Chih-en and Wang Jin-ping turning out in support. Huang unveiled 6 key policies and said she would draw on her “chivalrous spirit” to seek reelection with a strong showing in Sanmin District.
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Huang Hsiang-shu held the opening rally for her campaign headquarters on the 25th, attended by 3千 supporters.
Ko Chih-en praised Huang Hsiang-shu for her “chivalrous spirit” and noted that she serves as the KMT caucus convener in the city council.
At the opening rally for her campaign headquarters, Huang Hsiang-shu formally unveiled 6 key policy proposals covering transportation, construction, long-term care, youth, and the environment.
Wang Jin-ping praised Huang Hsiang-shu for consistently upholding her commitment to public service and devoting herself to local development and residents’ appeals.
Huang Hsiang-shu has repeatedly received recognition for ranking first in evaluations of lawmakers’ performance.
Election Day is Nov. 28, and Huang Hsiang-shu urged voters to consolidate their votes in support of her reelection.
Village chief praises Lin Chih-hung for protecting Chishan! Thousands witness flood-control achievements as major DPP figures rally to defend a key Fengshan seat
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Democratic Progressive Party Fengshan District City Councilor Lin Chih-hung held a rally to establish his campaign support association beside Bade Detention Basin on the 25th, inviting major DPP figures including Lai Jui-lung to show their support. He highlighted his flood-control record and urged voters to consolidate their votes to retain a key seat.
Facts
Democratic Progressive Party Fengshan District City Councilor Lin Chih-hung held a rally to establish his campaign support association on the 25th.
Bade Detention Basin helped store floodwater during days of heavy rain this August, sparing the Chishan area from disaster.
Bade Detention Basin is scheduled for completion this November.
More than 1000 supporters attended the event.
Lin Chih-hung nearly lost his seat in the previous election due to an insufficient vote count, prompting the DPP to urge voters to consolidate their votes.
DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung and several legislators campaigned in support of Lin Chih-hung.
Huang Hui-ling, a village chief in Wenshan, called Lin Chih-hung “the councilor for Chishan.”