台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Zhonglu Village，Alian District，Kaohsiung City，due to emergency repairs to a burst pipe。The outage will last from 2026年10月26日13：51 to 19：00。
台灣電力公司 issued a disaster-related power outage alert for Gongliao District，New Taipei City，on 2026年10月26日，affecting 32 households。The outage is expected to continue until 5 p.m. that day。
A water leak in a 300mmPVCP pipe in front of No. 640之3 Xingfeng Road，Bade District，is undergoing emergency repairs，causing a water outage in Ruide、Ruifeng and Xingren villages in Bade District，Taoyuan City。
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert after emergency repairs to a leak at No. 1017 Tucheng Road，Dali District，Taichung City。The outage affects Renhua、Rende、Donghu and Jincheng villages in Dali District，from 2026年10月26日12：31 to 17：30。
The Fifth Plenum opens today！U.S. scholar：Xi Jinping now faces corruption among people he promoted during his tenure，leaving him to choose from a “polluted pool”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The CCP's Fifth Plenum of the 二十th Central Committee opened on October 26，focusing on full and rigorous Party self-governance。Scholars say that although the anti-corruption campaign has intensified，it has not been a sufficient deterrent，and that the authorities face the problems of corruption among officials promoted during Xi's tenure and retired officials lacking a safe landing。
Facts
The CCP's Fifth Plenum of the 二十th Central Committee opened in Beijing on October 26 and will run through the 29th。
The plenum's theme is “full and rigorous Party self-governance”，and it will review related decision documents。
A total of 181 centrally managed officials were placed under investigation in 2025，nearly double the number in 2024。
Jiangxi Governor Ye Jianchun was placed under investigation on August 27，and former Chongqing Mayor Huang Qifan was announced as under investigation on October 13。
Andrew Wedeman，a political science professor at Georgia State University，said the anti-corruption campaign had not succeeded in serving as a deterrent。
Wedeman described Xi Jinping as choosing people from a “polluted pool” and said Xi faced corruption among people he had promoted during his tenure。
Taiwan once had “bus conductresses” who collected fares on buses！Everyone wanted the job back then。Why did it eventually disappear？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines the rise and fall of the “bus conductress” in Taiwan’s early bus service，including the job’s duties，high pay and strict hiring standards，as well as how the occupation disappeared with the spread of electronic automatic ticket punchers and stored-value cards。
Facts
The acceptance rate for female attendants on long-distance coaches such as the 金馬號 was only 3%。
Taipei’s joint bus system abolished its former ticket-punching system in early 1994，and passengers switched to paying fares with coins。
Taipei's joint bus stored-value card officially went into service on October 25, 1995.
Graphic》Taiwan ranks No. 9 worldwide for 星巴克 stores! It even beats 1 major country, reversing the rankings in 2 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
星巴克's fiscal 2026 third-quarter report shows Taiwan has 614 stores, surpassing Indonesia and rising to No. 9 globally. Taiwan's population is only one-twelfth of Indonesia's, but its dense store network and strategy of opening 47 stores in 2 years reversed its previous position behind Indonesia, highlighting differences in the development of Asian markets.
Facts
As of June 28, 2026, Taiwan had 614 星巴克 stores, ranking No. 9 globally.
Original台灣星巴克門市數量在2024財年第3季至2026財年第3季期間淨增加47家。
Indonesia's 星巴克 store count fell from 609 to 592 over the same period, a net decline of 17.
Malaysia's 星巴克 store count fell by a net 136 over 2 years, the largest decrease of any market worldwide.
A vacation home bought for 35 million yen can't even be sold for 1 yen! The 76-year-old executive still pays 50,000 a month—why won't anyone take it over?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Takeshi, a 76-year-old retired executive, is saddled with monthly maintenance fees of 50,000 yen for a Niigata vacation home he bought during the bubble economy. The aging property is difficult to sell amid a sluggish market, and he may even have to pay disposal fees to get rid of it.
Facts
In 1989, Takeshi bought a vacation condominium in Naeba, Niigata Prefecture, for 35 million yen.
Takeshi currently pays about 50,000 yen a month in maintenance fees for the vacation home.
Takeshi and his wife receive combined pension income of about 220,000 yen a month.
A real estate agent estimates that the vacation home would not attract a buyer even if priced at 1 yen.
A survey by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism found that 37.2% of people unwilling to live in two places are concerned about the financial burden.
A survey found 117 adult fish, with a visible survival rate of 48.75% in the study area.
The Sijielan River's habitat was damaged years ago, and multiple previous releases failed.
About 10 years ago, a downstream check dam was destroyed by flooding. Erosion of the riverbed created deep pools and high-quality substrate suitable for salmon.
The released salmon have grown into healthy adults nearing 2 years old and are showing courtship and pairing behavior. Natural spawning is expected in November.
Government offering cash aid for agricultural losses! Farmers in 9 counties and cities across Taiwan are eligible to apply if they meet these conditions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced cash aid and low-interest loans for 9 counties and cities affected by Typhoon Tsampi. Total losses exceeded 220 million yuan, and the measures aim to help farmers limit losses and resume cultivation.
Facts
Typhoon Tsampi caused estimated losses of 221.63 million yuan to agricultural products and private facilities across Taiwan.
The Ministry of Agriculture announced that 9 counties and cities, including New Taipei City and Taoyuan City, are eligible for cash aid and low-interest loans for agricultural natural disasters.
Yunlin County was the hardest-hit county, with losses reaching 137.07 million yuan.
Crop damage covered 4,001 hectares, including 451 hectares of garlic.
All agricultural products in Yilan County are included in this round of aid.
Losses to livestock and poultry facilities totaled 8.57 million yuan.
Losses to private agricultural facilities totaled 2.23 million yuan.
Tsai Kang-yung apologizes and faces backlash! Writer calls out Lai Ching-te and Puma Shen: Dare you publicly say you support Taiwan independence?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Entertainer Tsai Kang-yung denied supporting independence on Weibo after controversy erupted over his attendance at Puma Shen's campaign headquarters. He was criticized by a writer, while Shen denounced China's interference in Taiwan's affairs.
Facts
Tsai Kang-yung posted on Weibo on the 25th, stressing that he had never supported Taiwan independence and hoped for friendly ties across the Taiwan Strait.
The writer "漂浪島嶼" named President Lai Ching-te and Puma Shen in a Facebook post, asking who would dare publicly say they supported Taiwan independence.
Puma Shen said Tsai Kang-yung's participation in a campaign event was normal, but that China's interference was distressing.
Puma Shen said the top 3 trending topics on Weibo are basically decided by the authorities, showing clear signs of Chinese intervention.
Tsai Kang-yung's attendance at the campaign headquarters launch for Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen sparked a cross-strait controversy.
The Israeli military announced that all land crossings between Israel and the West Bank would be closed during the October 27 election, barring Palestinian workers from entering or leaving. The decision followed a Friday attack near Hebron that killed 2 Israeli soldiers. Israel plans its largest military operation since 1967, and about 2,200 people have already been displaced.
Facts
The Israeli military announced that all land crossings between Israel and the West Bank would be closed during next Tuesday's election.
An attack near Hebron last Friday killed 2 Israeli soldiers.
The Israeli military has arrested about 40 suspects, including militants affiliated with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to launch the largest operation since 1967.
Midterm elections countdown! Obama slams Trump's "stupid acts," but Trump says "we are in America's golden age"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On October 24, 2026, on the eve of the U.S. midterm elections, former President Barack Obama criticized the Trump administration's handling of the Iran war and inflation as "stupid acts." Trump, meanwhile, declared that the United States was in a "golden age" and promised to give cash to citizens if Republicans took control of Congress.
Facts
Former President Barack Obama gave speeches in Ohio and Michigan on October 24, 2026, criticizing the Trump administration's handling of the Iran war and high prices.
Trump held a campaign rally at the Guardian Center in Perry, Georgia, praising the administration's immigration and tariff policies.
Trump promised to give 5,000 dollars in cash to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans control both chambers of Congress.
Obama mocked Trump's renovations of the White House, comparing them to Saddam Hussein opening a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant.
The U.S. midterm elections will be held on November 3, with early voting already underway.
SpaceX raises 1.3 trillion to buy 輝達 chips! Musk predicts 200 companies could collapse on a massive scale
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Musk announced that SpaceX had completed 40 billion dollars in debt financing to purchase 輝達 chips, and predicted that more than 200 new cloud service companies with no substantial revenue could face collapse or consolidation as financing conditions tighten.
Facts
SpaceX has completed 40 billion dollars in debt financing.
SpaceX plans to purchase 輝達 chips to produce GPUs.
The GPUs are expected to be delivered in the first half of 2027.
Musk predicts that more than 200 new cloud service companies could collapse.
SpaceX plans to use a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to raise financing.
Why did Kim Jong Un make a quick stop in Dandong? Experts: to seek economic cooperation with China and send a signal to Moscow
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Dandong, China, on October 24, 2026, and met Wang Huning. Experts say the trip was intended to secure economic cooperation, dispel health concerns and send a strategic signal to Russia.
Facts
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Dandong, in China's Liaoning Province, via the New Yalu River Bridge on October 24, 2026.
In Dandong, Kim Jong Un met Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and visited the Memorial Hall of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea and a bus factory.
The New Yalu River Bridge was completed in 2014 but did not officially open until October 15, 2026, after a delay of 12 years.
Kim Hyung-suk, a former vice minister of South Korea's Unification Ministry, said Kim Jong Un may hope to secure economic cooperation from China through the visit.
The Tumen River Road Bridge, connecting Rason in North Korea with Khasan in Russia, officially opened to traffic on September 7, 2026.
Typhoon In-fa could intensify into a severe typhoon! Why won't it hit Taiwan as it heads west? The weather agency reveals the “key to its northward turn”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Central Weather Administration released an update on Typhoon No. 30, “In-fa.” The storm intensified into a moderate typhoon on October 26 and could become a severe typhoon as early as 28-29. CWA forecaster Lai Hsin-kuo said In-fa initially headed west under the influence of a subtropical high, but is expected to turn north in early November under the influence of a northern trough. The chance of a direct impact on Taiwan is low.
Typhoon In-fa could develop into a severe typhoon as early as October 28-29.
Typhoon In-fa was located at 13.8 degrees north latitude and 163.4 degrees east longitude, about 4,600 kilometers from Taiwan, and was moving northwest at 7 kilometers per hour.
Typhoon In-fa may later be affected by a northern trough and gradually turn toward waters south of Japan, with a low chance of directly affecting Taiwan.
Typhoon In-fa is expected to begin turning northwest around November 1-2, then head toward waters south of Japan.
Under the influence of the northeasterly monsoon on the 27th and 28th, there will be localized brief rain north of Taoyuan, in eastern Taiwan and on the Hengchun Peninsula.
While the northeasterly monsoon is in effect, daytime highs in northern and northeastern Taiwan will be about 25 to 26 degrees, while lows across the region will be about 20 to 23 degrees.
台鐵 bento boxes used to come in aluminum containers, so why the sudden switch to Styrofoam? It turns out to be linked to 1 passenger habit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines the history of 台鐵 bento box materials, from early wooden boxes to metal containers that had to be returned. Management difficulties led to a switch to Styrofoam, before environmental policies prompted a move to paper and wooden boxes.
Facts
From 1949 to 1969, 台鐵 bento boxes were mainly made of wood.
In 1970, 台鐵 switched all its bento boxes to aluminum containers, which had to be collected and reused.
In 1979, 台鐵 switched all its bento boxes to Styrofoam because passengers often took the containers with them and washing them was a hassle.
In 2003, 台鐵 switched entirely to paper and wooden bento boxes in accordance with a policy restricting the use of plastic food containers.
The empty boxes for the EMU500 Pingtung Line-themed bento sell for 350 yuan for the 304 stainless steel round box and 550 yuan for the 316 stainless steel square box.
Even North American business chambers say “China is ahead in AI”! Latest survey: 49% favor China, while only 31% choose the United States
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A survey released by 國際商會 (the International Chamber of Commerce, ICC) found that most chambers of commerce believe China is leading the AI race, a view shared by respondents in North America. The adoption of AI is expected to rise sharply, but could affect office and administrative jobs.
Facts
50% of surveyed chambers of commerce believe China is leading the competition in AI research and application, while 38% say the United States is ahead.
Among respondents in North America, 49% believe China is ahead, while only 31% say the United States is leading.
In 2024, only 12% of surveyed chambers of commerce saw AI being widely used across industries. By 2026, that share had reached 32%.
About 90% of chambers of commerce expect AI to boost productivity.
One in every two chambers of commerce expects AI to lead to fewer jobs in office and administrative fields.
70% of chambers of commerce consider geopolitical tensions, including the war in Ukraine and the war in the Middle East, one of the biggest economic challenges.
Data released by 台鐵 for 2025 show that the pork chop bento topped sales with 7.18 million units, accounting for more than seven-tenths of total sales. Although total sales did not surpass the 2019 record, revenue reached a record 876 million yuan, reflecting higher prices or a shift in the sales mix.
Facts
台鐵 sold a total of 9.42 million bentos in 2025, with pork chop bentos accounting for 76.2%.
Sales of pork chop bentos were about 12.8 times those of the chicken leg bento, which ranked second.
台鐵 bento revenue reached 876 million yuan in 2025, a record high.
台鐵 bento sales in 2025 were 1.12 million units below the 2019 record.
The Kaohsiung Double Happiness bento ranked third, with 260,000 sold over the year.
Zhang Jiajun and Lin Dangshi open joint campaign headquarters in Dongshi, hoping to work together on agriculture and local development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Yunlin County magistrate candidate Zhang Jiajun and Dongshi Township chief candidate Lin Dangshi have opened a joint campaign headquarters to pool resources for upgrading Dongshi's agriculture, improving care facilities for older residents and revitalizing local development, with the goal of improving residents' quality of life through cooperation.
Facts
Yunlin County magistrate candidate Zhang Jiajun and Dongshi Township chief candidate Lin Dangshi opened a joint campaign headquarters in Dongshi on the 26th.
Older residents make up about 28% of Dongshi Township's population.
Dongshi Township's multifunctional senior citizens' cultural and recreation center officially opened this month.
Lin Dangshi previously served as chairperson and standing supervisor of the Dongshi Township Farmers' Association.
Zhang Jiajun plans to revitalize the old staff dormitories behind the Dongshi Township Library to build a wellness sports center.
Why did Tsai Kang-yung choose this moment to apologize? Hu Tsai-ping reveals the key: People have seen this kind of tactic plenty of times
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Entertainer Tsai Kang-yung faced a boycott in China after attending a campaign event for Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang, then clarified his position on Weibo. Influencer Hu Tsai-ping criticized his delayed apology as a means of intimidating businesses, and discussed the freedom to make political choices in a democratic society.
Facts
Tsai Kang-yung faced a boycott by Chinese brands after attending the opening of Shen Boyang's campaign headquarters.
Tsai Kang-yung posted on Weibo on the 25th, denying that he supports Taiwan independence.
Hu Tsai-ping criticized Tsai Kang-yung's apology as a tactic to hold businesses hostage and extort them.
Hu Tsai-ping believes that voting for different political parties does not indicate an absolute political stance.
Shen Boyang said the incident clearly showed signs of China's involvement.
The mystery of Xi Jinping's successor: Why doesn't he dare choose one? Asia Society: Deng Xiaoping could remove Hu Yaobang and Zhao Ziyang, but Xi lacks that kind of leeway
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
亞洲協會政策研究所 released a report analyzing the Fifth Plenum of the Twentieth Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, saying Xi Jinping faces a dilemma over succession: delaying the choice preserves his authority for now but leaves him without a protector, while naming a successor would grant power he cannot control. The report recalled that Deng Xiaoping could remove Hu Yaobang and Zhao Ziyang, while Xi has no such room to maneuver. It also noted severe purges of senior military officials and an increase in officials disciplined for formalism.
Facts
The China Analysis Center of 亞洲協會政策研究所 published a report assessing the Fifth Plenum of the Twentieth Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, saying Xi Jinping faces a succession dilemma.
The report said delaying the choice of a successor can preserve Xi's authority for now, but naming one would grant power that cannot be fully controlled.
In 2025, 118,000 officials were disciplined for formalism and bureaucratism.
Of the original 376 members of the Twentieth Central Committee, an estimated 291 attended the Fifth Plenum, accounting for 77.4%.
Disciplinary bodies opened 1.01 million cases in 2025, far more than the approximately 155,000 in 2012.
Only 20.9% of the original military Central Committee members appear to remain in good political standing.
Companies mentioned：亞洲協會政策研究所、Center for China Analysis、Asia Society Policy Institute
Wu Zijia blasts search of media outlet as trampling on freedom of speech: State power must be subject to oversight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Wu Zijia, chairman of 美麗島電子報, issued a statement protesting after his residence and office were searched and calling for oversight of state power. He submitted evidence-preservation materials to international organizations and held an event in Hsinchu to campaign for Hsu Hsin-ying and others.
Facts
Wu Zijia, chairman of 美麗島電子報, recently had his residence and the 美麗島電子報 office searched, and his phone was seized.
Wu Zijia issued a statement today (26) titled “Searching a news media outlet tramples on freedom of speech.”
Wu Zijia is scheduled to hold a fan meet-and-greet at 7 p.m. tonight in the parking lot of the Kuomintang Hsinchu County headquarters.
Wu Zijia will immediately ask lawyers to compile relevant materials and preserve records of the search, seizure and police questioning procedures in accordance with the law.
Wu Tzu-chia hopes to submit the complete procedural record of this case to international press freedom organizations and international media after the election.
Overseas affairs farewell dinner turns into Hsu Chia-ching’s birthday banquet? Former ambassador recalls “Chiang Ching-kuo’s taboo,” blasts sycophantic culture: DPP should pay out of its own pocket
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A farewell dinner for former Overseas Community Affairs Council Chair Hsu Chia-ching sparked controversy over the mixing of public and private affairs after birthday celebrations and a review of her achievements were arranged. Former ambassador Chieh Wen-chi harshly criticized it as sycophantic culture that violated the frugality principle of the Chiang Ching-kuo era, and called for a reform of officialdom.
Facts
Former Overseas Community Affairs Council Chair Hsu Chia-ching attended a farewell dinner during a meeting of the Overseas Community Affairs Council, where a birthday celebration, flower presentation and video reviewing her achievements were arranged.
Chieh Wen-chi recalled that Chiang Ching-kuo promoted the Ten Major Reforms and required civil servants to practice frugality and clean up government conduct.
The Overseas Community Affairs Council clarified that birthday wishes were initiated by attending committee members, with no additional public funds used.
Chen Chi-keng, an overseas community affairs commissioner in the United States, showed a payment receipt to prove that he bought the flower bouquet at his own expense.
Chieh Wen-chi criticized those who hold farewell parties in the name of the government, saying they have no country or people in their hearts.
Hsu Chia-ching has resigned and was invited to attend a farewell dinner during the annual meeting of the Overseas Community Affairs Council at the Grand Hotel.
Man loses his temper and swings thermos at 台鐵 staff member; transferred over suspected violation of Railway Act
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Passengers were caught smoking in violation of the rules at Banqiao Station and 台鐵’s Qidu Station, and police issued fines under the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act. Separately, a man at Taipei Station lost his temper and swung a thermos at a 台鐵 deputy stationmaster, and was transferred over a suspected violation of the Railway Act.
Some C-130H transport aircraft reach 40 years of service; military reportedly plans to buy 10 C-130J aircraft from the United States
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Some of the Air Force’s C-130H fleet have reached 40 years of service. The military is reportedly planning to purchase 10 brand-new C-130J transport aircraft from the United States, and the U.S. side has received the letter of request. The procurement project could be completed in 2027, with a budget to be allocated starting in fiscal year 117.
Facts
Purchase 10 brand-new C-130J aircraft
The oldest, aircraft 1301, has reached 40 years of service
The youngest, aircraft 1320, will soon reach 30 years
Complete the procurement project next year (2027)
Begin allocating the budget in fiscal year 117
Currently, 24 arms procurement cases with the United States
“King of the Cat” Tang Chia-hung wins gold on high bar at World Gymnastics Championships, becoming the first in Taiwan’s history
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Tang Chia-hung won gold in the horizontal bar event at the World Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with a total score of 14.966, becoming the first Taiwanese gymnast to win a medal at the world championships.
高公局 estimates that northbound traffic will emerge in northern and central Taiwan after two p.m. on the final day of the Restoration Day holiday. 台灣高鐵 and 台鐵 have added trains and set up command posts to handle crowds. 氣象署 warned that northern Taiwan would see cool, wet weather, while No. 30 Typhoon In-fa has intensified into a moderate typhoon but currently poses no threat to Taiwan.
Kim Jong Un makes surprise visit to China, dispels death rumors and coordinates APEC Trump-Kim meeting
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a surprise visit to Dandong, China, where he was received by Wang Huning and Wang Yi. The visit aimed to dispel rumors of his death and coordinate a meeting with Trump during the APEC summit.
Typhoon school closures leave group-meal ingredients discarded; businesses call for disaster risk-sharing mechanism
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Typhoon-related school closures led to group-meal ingredients being discarded, prompting businesses to call on local governments to establish a disaster risk-sharing mechanism to compensate for losses. 新北市教育局 said it would assess adding a force majeure clause.
Facts
Original全國一年約300億元的營養午餐產值
Using the approach adopted by southern counties and cities, with a 20% deduction
Serbian parliamentary election brings change; student-led anti-corruption alliance wins
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The results of Serbia’s parliamentary election are in, with the student-led “Student List” alliance winning with more than 5 tenths of the vote, ending the 12-year rule of Serbian Progressive Party leader Aleksandar Vučić. Vučić conceded defeat and accused foreign forces of interference. The high turnout and the alliance’s victory were attributed to a wave of anti-corruption protests sparked by the 2024 Novi Sad railway station accident.
Facts
Initial estimates put its vote share at more than 5 tenths
The Progressive Party leader who has dominated Serbian politics for 12 years
Formally conceded defeat on the 25th
After enduring 2 years of hardship
Original造成16人死亡的諾維薩德火車站遮雨棚坍塌事故
Turnout reached nearly 7 tenths
The highest level since the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1992
Cabinet proposes amendments to National Security Act and Anti-Infiltration Act to counter CCP’s transnational repression
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
To counter the CCP’s transnational repression and united front infiltration, the Executive Yuan, the Mainland Affairs Council and the DPP caucus have proposed nearly 30 versions of amendments to the National Security Act and Anti-Infiltration Act. The positions of the KMT, DPP and TPP caucuses, along with scholars’ recommendations, have sparked discussion.
バザール is offering refunds and recalling “Boiled whitebait” sold at its Yuzawa store from Oct. 23, 2026, due to the risk of pufferfish fry contamination.
岩崎食品 is offering exchanges or refunds for “Nagasaki Kakuni Rice Topping” after a foreign object (part of something that looked like an insect) was found in the product.
コープデリ is offering refunds and recalling “Soy Sauce-Flavored Fried Chicken Thigh” sold at Co-op stores in Saitama Prefecture due to a missing allergen label.
PRYMNO is offering refunds and recalling candied sweet potatoes and semi-dried sweet potatoes sold at its limited-time store, “Patate Douce,” inside アミュプラザおおいた, from Oct. 22, 2026, because products kept frozen were sold at room temperature.
プラス “Komatsuna” (sold at 産直市場よってって Izumisano store) - Refund/recall
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
Residues of the pesticide propyzamide exceeding the standard limit were detected in プラス “Komatsuna” sold at 産直市場よってて’s Izumisano store, prompting refunds and a recall from Oct. 20, 2026.
フェスティバロ社 is offering exchanges or refunds for “Baked confection: Yaki Lovely YELLOW,” sold in Kagoshima Prefecture, because the best-before date was printed incorrectly on the outer box.
旭松食品 “LW Chewy-Texture Soup Harusame with Egg, and 2 other products” (sold at ローソン stores nationwide) - Refund/recall
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
旭松食品 is offering refunds and recalling 3 products, including “LW Chewy-Texture Soup Harusame with Egg,” sold at ローソン stores nationwide, from Oct. 16, 2026, due to the risk of foreign-object (insect) contamination.
淡路アースミュージアム “Chunky Fruit (loquat), Chunky Fruit (fig)” - Refund/recall
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
淡路アースミュージアム is offering refunds and recalling “Chunky Fruit (loquat)” and “Chunky Fruit (fig)” due to mold contamination. The response begins on Oct. 14, 2026.
奈良平博史 elected with the most votes! - Summary of the results of the 31st Assembly of the 国際油濁補償基金 and other meetings
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
At the 31st Assembly of the 国際油濁補償基金 (IOPCF), 奈良平博史, a candidate from Japan and director of 株式会社DBJ総合研究所, was elected to the Audit Committee with the most votes. The assembly also approved a levy of 16 million British pounds the following year to fund compensation for the Princess Empress and Gulfstream incidents.
5th Public-Private Logistics Standardization Forum to be held - Discussing and considering logistics standardization efforts in light of the Comprehensive Logistics Policy Outline and other measures
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 5th Public-Private Logistics Standardization Forum on Nov. 5 to discuss logistics standardization efforts in light of the Comprehensive Logistics Policy Outline.
Discussing the promotion of BIM in the building sector - 25th Building BIM Environment Improvement Subcommittee to be held
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 25th Building BIM Environment Improvement Subcommittee on Oct. 28 to discuss efforts to introduce BIM data reviews and promote standardization.
Facts
25th
October 28
10:00–12:00
Companies mentioned：芝浦工業大学、東京大学、東京工業大学、東京都立大学、公益社団法人日本建築士会連合会、株式会社梓設計、株式会社梓総合研究所、一般社団法人日本建築士事務所協会連合会、株式会社安井建築設計事務所、公益社団法人日本建築家協会、株式会社日本設計、一般社団法人日本建築構造技術者協会、株式会社久米設計、一般社団法人日本設備設計事務所協会連合会、株式会社ピーエーシー、佐々木真人、公益社団法人日本建築積算協会、協栄産業株式会社、日本建築行政会議、日本ＥＲＩ株式会社、神奈川県県土整備局建築住宅部建築指導課、一般財団法人日本建築センター、一般社団法人日本建設業連合会、前田建設工業株式会社、一般社団法人全国建設業協会、戸田建設株式会社、一般社団法人日本電設工業協会、株式会社きんでん、一般社団法人日本空調衛生工事業協会、高砂熱学工業株式会社、松下佳生、一般社団法人日本建材・住宅設備産業協会、YKK AP 株式会社、一般社団法人住宅生産団体連合会、大和ハウス工業株式会社、公益社団法人日本ファシリティマネジメント協会、大成建設株式会社、ＢＩＭライブラリ技術研究組合、一般社団法人不動産協会、服部裕一、一般社団法人日本コンストラクション･マネジメント協会、日建設計コンストラクション・マネジメント株式会社、髙橋暁、国土技術政策総合研究所、田村篤、国立研究開発法人建築研究所、武藤正樹、一般社団法人 buildingSMART Japan、倉田成人、筑波技術大学、野田勝、一般財団法人日本建設情報総合センター、春原浩樹、一般社団法人建築・住宅国際機構、安藤恒次、一般財団法人建築行政情報センター
Discussing new ways to store and use information on housing design, construction and maintenance - First meeting of the Working Group on the Storage and Use of Housing History Information
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the first meeting of the Working Group on the Storage and Use of Housing History Information on Oct. 28, Reiwa 8, to examine new ways to store and use information on housing design, construction and maintenance.
12th Japan-India Road Conference held (report) - Exchange of views on deepening cooperation in technical exchanges between Japan and India in the road sector
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The 12th Japan-India Road Conference was held in New Delhi, India, on Oct. 15, Reiwa 8. Participants shared knowledge on tunnel and bridge construction technologies and new technologies such as AI, and confirmed that technical exchanges would continue.
Support for the swift restoration of roads, rivers and other infrastructure damaged by a series of weather events, from the Reiwa 8 rainy-season frontal downpours through Typhoon No. 25 (provisional name) - Details decided for streamlining disaster assessments after large-scale disasters
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
For damage caused by the disasters from the Reiwa 8 rainy-season frontal downpours through Typhoon No. 25, authorities decided to apply rules for streamlining disaster assessments after large-scale disasters to support restoration of roads, rivers and other infrastructure, including raising the assessment limit and simplifying procedures.
Supply and demand for all surveyed major construction materials were balanced in October - Results of the survey of supply, demand and price trends for major construction materials (as of Oct. 1-5, Reiwa 8)
【売れるネット広告社グループ株式会社】Annual Securities Report—17th Fiscal Year (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
売れるネット広告社グループ announced its results for the fiscal year ended July 2026. Sales increased, but ordinary and net losses widened significantly. The equity ratio turned negative, raising concerns about its financial foundation.
Facts
The ordinary loss for the 17th fiscal year was 540,444 thousand yen.
The net loss attributable to owners of the parent for the 17th fiscal year was 1,107,308 thousand yen.
【イオンリート投資法人】Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—27th Fiscal Period (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
イオンリート投資法人 filed its annual securities report for the 27th fiscal period (February–July 2026). Operating revenue was approximately 21.2 billion yen, and total assets were approximately 449.3 billion yen.
Facts
イオンリート投資法人 filed its annual securities report for the 27th fiscal period on October 26, 2026.
Operating revenue for the 27th fiscal period was 21,208,375,000 yen.
【株式会社浜木綿】Annual Securities Report—59th Fiscal Year (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
株式会社浜木綿 filed its annual securities report for the fiscal year ended July 2026. Sales increased, but net income for the fiscal year declined significantly.
Facts
株式会社浜木綿's sales for the 59th fiscal year were 6,276,548,000 yen.
Net income for the 59th fiscal year was 9,606,000 yen.
AI data centers become latest political bombshell in U.S. elections! Trump backs construction as odds of state-level moratorium rise to 27%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Although Trump is promoting data center construction and proposing a benefit-sharing plan, the issue has become a focus of the U.S. midterm elections amid opposition from as many as 72% of the public and local stop-work orders. Prediction markets put the odds of state-level legislation imposing a moratorium at 27%.
Facts
Prediction market platform Polymarket shows the probability at about 27% that at least one state will pass a statewide data center moratorium by the end of this year.
A poll shows that 72% of U.S. respondents oppose building data centers near their homes, with opposition reaching 78% in rural areas.
Serbian election upends the political landscape? Vučić admits he could lose as student camp declares victory
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Former Serbian President Vučić admitted he could lose after the parliamentary election on October 25 and estimated that the student camp would win a majority of seats. Although early vote counts showed his camp in the lead, the final results await official confirmation.
Facts
Former Serbian President Vučić said on the evening of October 25 that the slate he leads could lose the snap parliamentary election held that day.
Vučić predicted that “Student List – Students Win” would secure 135 to 140 of the 250 seats in the National Assembly.
According to data from 203 polling stations where counting has been completed, “Aleksandar Vučić – United Serbia” received 54.69% of the vote.
A total of 18 slates and 2,418 candidates are vying for 250 seats in Serbia’s snap parliamentary election.
Vučić left office as president on September 27, after signing a presidential decree on September 9 to dissolve parliament and call an early election.
Speculative frenzy fades! iPhone Duo resale and retail prices in China both fall below launch price
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
After 蘋果’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, went on sale, its price premium plunged rapidly toward falling below its launch price amid app compatibility and screen quality issues. Despite cooling market enthusiasm, consumers still have to wait months to buy one because supplies are tight.
Facts
The iPhone Duo went on sale on October 23. The official prices in mainland China for the 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB versions are 15,999 yuan, 17,999 yuan, 21,499 yuan and 26,499 yuan, respectively.
On October 26, the subsidized price of the iPhone Duo 256GB version on the 拼多多 platform was 15,799 yuan, while the subsidized price of the 512GB version was 17,799 yuan.
It took the iPhone Duo less than 3 days to go from a price premium of more than 10,000 yuan to falling below its launch price.
得物 data shows that the Star White 256GB version was priced at 16,238 yuan, a 239-yuan premium, while the Night Sky 256GB version was priced at 16,456 yuan, a 457-yuan premium.
蘋果’s website shows that the iPhone Duo’s estimated shipping date has been pushed back to January 23, 2027.
Companies mentioned：蘋果、AAPL、藍鯨新聞、拼多多、得物、網易雲音樂、釘釘、同花順、番茄小說、金鏟鏟之戰、芒果 TV
SK海力士 reportedly plans a $12.1 billion special dividend! Gains 20 trillion won from sale of 鎧俠 stake, announcement due Wednesday
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SK海力士, whose profits have grown on strong demand for AI memory, confirmed that it will announce shareholder returns alongside its earnings report on Wednesday. The market expects a 16 trillion won special dividend funded by proceeds from the sale of its 鎧俠 stake.
Facts
SK海力士 confirmed it will announce shareholder return measures alongside its third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday.
The market is abuzz with reports that SK海力士 may pay a special dividend of up to 16 trillion won.
SK海力士 made a net profit of about 20 trillion won from the sale of its 鎧俠 stake.
SK海力士 announced in August this year that it would buy back and cancel its own shares worth 40 trillion won.
SK海力士 has pledged to use more than 50% of its free cash flow to boost shareholder returns between 2025 and 2027.
SK海力士 suspended its planned U.S. listing of chip subsidiary Solidigm because of market volatility.
SK海力士 invested about 4 trillion won in 鎧俠 through 2 special-purpose companies in 2018.
Notice of the 4th Meeting of the Study Group on Support for Women Facing Difficulties (Meeting Announcement)
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it will hold the 4th meeting of the Study Group on Support for Women Facing Difficulties on November 2, Reiwa 8. Attendance is limited to members of the press, and advance registration is required.
The 4th meeting of the Study Group on Support for Women Facing Difficulties will be held
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
厚生労働省 will hold the 4th meeting of the Study Group on Support for Women Facing Difficulties on November 2, Reiwa 8. Attendance is limited to members of the press, and advance registration is required.
The 3rd FY Reiwa 8 On-Site Consultation Session on the Certification System for Organizations, etc. Will Be Held
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
厚生労働省 will hold an on-site consultation session on the certification system for organizations, etc. on November 6, Reiwa 8. The session is for companies and organizations and will be held in a hybrid format. The Japan Nursing and Home Care Service Introduction Association, a public interest incorporated association, has been commissioned to organize it.
3rd Meeting of the FY Reiwa 8 Study Group on Promoting Work Style Reform for Physicians, etc.
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
Announcement of the 3rd Meeting of the FY Reiwa 8 Study Group on Promoting Work Style Reform for Physicians, etc., hosted by the Health Policy Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The announcement provides the date, venue, agenda, how to apply to attend, and whether the meeting will be streamed online (YouTube).
July 31, 2026 Minutes of the 1st Working Group Meeting on Reviewing Survey Methods for the Monthly Labour Survey, etc.
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
On July 31, 2026, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare held the 1st meeting of the working group on reviewing survey methods for the Monthly Labour Survey, etc. Discussions covered addressing issues such as discontinuities caused by sample rotation and reducing the burden on surveyors, improving publication methods, and adapting to the new industrial classification.
東碩 (3272): Announces that the board meeting to review the company’s consolidated financial report for the third quarter of 115 will be held on November 03, 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
東碩 (3272) announced that its board meeting to review the consolidated financial report for the third quarter of 115 will be held on November 03, 115.
茂迪 (6244): On behalf of important subsidiary Cheer View Investment Limited, announces the death of the representative of its corporate director
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
茂迪 (6244) announced a change in the representative of the corporate director of its important subsidiary Cheer View Investment Limited, Power Islands Limited, following the death of the previous representative, Li Zhigui.
茂迪 (6244): On behalf of important subsidiary Power Islands Limited, announces the death of the representative of its corporate director
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
茂迪 (6244) announced that Li Zhigui, the representative of the corporate director of its important subsidiary Power Islands Limited, died on October 24, 115. There is no successor.
Call for Comments on the FY 2026 Ministry of the Environment LD-Tech List (Draft) and Performance Standards Table (Draft)
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
The Ministry of the Environment is promoting the adoption of “Ministry of the Environment LD-Tech,” leading decarbonization technologies to reduce energy-related CO2 emissions, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. It is inviting comments on the draft FY 2026 LD-Tech list and performance standards table.
The secrets of your fingers: Can finger massage ease these emotions? A look at the organs corresponding to each of the 5 fingers - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
This article introduces Jin Shin Jyutsu, which originated in Japan, and perspectives from traditional Chinese medicine. It explains how the five fingers correspond to different emotions and acupoints associated with the five zang organs and six fu organs, and offers a 3-step at-home massage routine to ease anxiety, tension or headaches.