MINAMI, Kofu Jewelry Ambassador, appeared as a special guest at “The Jewel City Kofu: Kofu Jewelry Koshien 2026.” “Every piece was so wonderful that I wanted them all!” she said.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社W TOKYO announced that MINAMI, Kofu Jewelry Ambassador, appeared as a special guest at “The Jewel City Kofu: Kofu Jewelry Koshien 2026” as part of the “Kofu Jewelry × TGC Project,” which is being carried out in partnership with 甲府市. The contest received 423 entries from across Japan, and Nanami Ito of Yamanashi Prefectural Kofu Commercial High School won the top prize.
Facts
More than 5.8 million total social media followers
423 entries were submitted by high school students from across Japan
5 high school students advanced to the final competition
Post-event online sales for the “Osomatsu-san POP UP SHOP” begin!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Online post-event sales for products from the “Osomatsu-san POP UP SHOP” events at アニメイト Ikebukuro Main Store and Umeda will open on the THEキャラ online store starting Oct. 26, 2026. Shipping is scheduled to begin in late January 2027 or later.
Facts
Price: ¥660 (tax included)
Set: ¥7,920 (tax included)
12 types in total
Price: ¥550 (tax included)
Set: 11,550 yen (tax included)
Number of types: 21 in total
Set: ¥6,600 (tax included)
Price: ¥990 each (tax included)
Number of types: 6 in total
Price: 1,650 yen each (tax included)
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
1 type in total
Price: ¥2,640 (tax included)
Price: 1,320 yen each (tax included)
Price: 1,980 yen each (tax included)
Oct. 26, 2026, 18:00
Nov. 9, 23:59
Shipping in sequence from late January to mid-February 2027 onward
DJI and Hasselblad’s first combined concept store, “DJI | Hasselblad Authorized Concept Store Tokyo Omotesando,” to grand-open on Saturday, Oct. 31
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社セキド will grand-open DJI and Hasselblad’s first combined concept store, “DJI | Hasselblad Authorized Concept Store Tokyo Omotesando,” in Omotesando, Tokyo, on Oct. 31, 2026.
Crowdfunding launches on the web platform “Dreamoire (Dorimoire)” to bring back the main story of “イケメン革命◆アリスと恋の魔法”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社サイバード will launch a crowdfunding campaign on the web platform “Dreamoire” starting Oct. 26, 2026, with the goal of bringing back the main story of “イケメン革命◆アリスと恋の魔法.”
Facts
5 million yen: Main story confirmed for addition to Dreamoire!
6.5 million yen: Sequel confirmed for addition to Dreamoire!
8 million yen: Birthday scenario confirmed for addition to Dreamoire!
More than 45 million members worldwide across the series
【Former 読売テレビ announcer Kana Sato appears as the first guest!】“Habatake! Idol Fest vol.4 & NEXT”: You can’t stop supporting your favorite idols! The chemistry between Kansai idols and Sakanachan comes to TV Osaka!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
TV Osaka will hold “Habatake! Idol Fest vol.4 & NEXT” at its headquarters hall on November 28 and 29, 2026. Former 読売テレビ announcer Kana Sato will appear as the first guest, taking part in collaborations with Kansai idols and special segments.
For Excel beginners: Make use of the Table feature! Introducing patterns that are easy to incorporate into daily work!! Nov. 11 (Wed.) and Nov. 13 (Fri.) Free seminar: “Learn Excel for the First Time in Two Parts”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold a free online seminar for Excel beginners, “Learn Excel for the First Time in Two Parts Vol.19/Vol.20,” on November 11 and 13. The theme is how to use the Table feature, and each session is limited to 60 participants.
Facts
Vol.19 is on Wednesday, November 11
Vol.20 is on Friday, November 13
We are holding a 20-part series. This time...about 10 topics
Campaigns and events to mark the 4.5th anniversary of the official release of “Monster Musume TD: I’m Stuck on a Remote Island, Being Doted on by Monster Girls”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“Monster Musume TD,” a tower defense game from DMM GAMES operated by 合同会社EXNOA, is marking the 4.5th anniversary of its official release with campaigns including login bonuses and increased drop rates, as well as a new gacha.
Taking place November 11 (Wed.)! [比叡山延暦寺 Special Experience] Tour of the Main Hall’s major renovation site and special viewing of cultural properties and architecture
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
一般社団法人夢洲新産業・都市創造機構 will hold a special program at 比叡山延暦寺 on November 11, 2026, featuring a tour of the Main Hall’s major renovation site and special viewing of cultural properties. The participation fee is 10,000 yen and includes a shojin kaiseki meal and a zazen experience.
〈MAYDI（マイディ）〉 ORDER FAIR to be held at ギャルリー・ヴィー 自由が丘店｜Color orders available for 4 popular hand-knit styles
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The “ORDER FAIR” by knitwear brand 〈MAYDI〉 will be held at the Galerie Vie Jiyugaoka store from October 24 to November 3, 2026, with new items for sale and color orders available for 4 popular styles.
Facts
Oct. 24, 2026
Nov. 3, 2026
4 popular styles
Companies mentioned：株式会社 トゥモローランド、MAYDI（マイディ）、GALERIE VIE 自由が丘店、ギャルリー・ヴィー 自由が丘店
コナミアーケードゲームス announces the second wave of its exhibit lineup for “AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社コナミアーケードゲームス announced the second wave of its exhibit lineup for “AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on November 6 and 7. The lineup includes the latest music game “jubeat New Cabinet,” the prize game “TREASURE ROAD DX,” and “Monster Retsuden Oreca Battle 2,” as well as a merchandise corner. Related events and stage programs will also be held.
Golden Bell Awards red carpet: Li Hsin-chieh’s oversized bow turns heads; Rene Liu urges nominees to take home every award
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The drama-category red carpet for the 61st Golden Bell Awards takes place tonight, with actors and directors including Rene Liu, Li Hsin-chieh, Fu Meng-po, Chuang Kai-hsun, Chen Chu-sheng, Chung Hsin-ling, Shao Yu-wei and Yang Kuei-mei appearing and sharing their thoughts on their nominated works and filming experiences.
Zhuoqing Village in Hualien passes on Indigenous farming wisdom, featured in UN biodiversity report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity released its Local Biodiversity Outlooks report. The Bunun community’s biocultural practices and organic farming in Zhuoqing Village, Zhuoxi Township, Hualien County, were selected as 1 of 56 featured case studies worldwide.
Oil spill from tanker off UAE expands, forcing beaches in multiple areas to close
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An oil spill from a tanker off the United Arab Emirates has spread, prompting beach closures in multiple areas. Satellite images show the oil slick expanding. Experts say the spill came from the tanker Gem 2, which caught fire last month after being struck by an unidentified projectile.
Cyberattacks disrupt Japan’s economy; companies begin offering compensation to users
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese companies are offering compensation to users in response to cyberattacks and security vulnerabilities. After a cyberattack, GMO Internet announced it would pay 5,000 yen in compensation. Park24 offered 3,000 yen over a personal data leak. The disclosure of a serious PHP vulnerability prompted companies and governments worldwide to rush to patch their systems.
4 major international associations back Liu Chien-kuo; Chang Chia-chun focuses on Dongshi development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Representatives of 4 major international associations formed a support group to back DPP Yunlin County magistrate candidate Liu Chien-kuo. KMT candidate Chang Chia-chun, meanwhile, established a joint campaign headquarters in Dongshi, focusing on agricultural development and care for older adults.
味全龍 offer championship promotions; Wei Ying-chou hopes to create more proud moments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
味全龍 won the Chinese Professional Baseball League championship. Wei Ying-chou, founder of 頂新集團, attended to encourage the team and thank fans and the support of the Brothers, and said he hoped to invest in grassroots baseball in the future. The team announced championship promotions with more than 30 business partners.
Turkey’s textbooks classify Xinjiang as part of Turkestan, sparking controversy; Chinese and Turkish users debate Uyghur identity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A new edition of a Turkish textbook replaces “Central Asia” with “Turkestan” and includes areas such as Xinjiang, sparking heated debate among Chinese and Turkish internet users over Uyghur identity and territorial sovereignty.
China’s 2027 civil service exam draws 3.02 million applicants who pass screening, down by 700,000 for first time in 7 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Registration for China’s 2027 national civil service exam has closed, with 3.025 million applicants passing screening, nearly 700,000 fewer than in 2026 and the first decline in 7 years. Although the number of positions has been cut to 35,600, the average applicant-to-position ratio remains 85:1.
Facts
3.025 million applicants passed screening
A sharp drop of nearly 700,000
35,600 positions in total
The average applicant-to-position ratio remains 85:1
Compared with 3.718 million in 2026
And 3.416 million in 2025
This year’s civil service exam offers 19,426 positions
Plans to recruit 35,691 people
down about 2,400 people
A reduction of more than 4,000
Has long remained around 80:1
The odds of passing are only about 1%
Only 2.831 million actually sat for the written exam
Nearly 900,000 applicants who passed screening did not take the exam
President congratulates 味全龍 on winning CPBL championship, hopes Taiwan baseball continues to thrive
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te congratulated 味全龍 on defeating 中信兄弟 to win the Chinese Professional Baseball League championship, and said he hoped Taiwan baseball would continue to thrive.
Chiang Wan-an launches campaign headquarters, urges residents to make the wisest choice
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters held its launch rally at Dunhua Junior High School, with organizers estimating that the crowd exceeded 50,000. KMT heavyweights Han Kuo-yu and Lu Hsiu-yen, along with several local leaders, attended to show their support. In his remarks, Chiang thanked his supporters, emphasized that he was upright and hardworking, and urged residents to make the wisest choice by supporting his re-election.
Reuters: Vietnam’s first chip plant unlikely to meet next year’s pilot production target; ASML equipment purchase not finalized
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
People familiar with the matter told 路透社 that Vietnam’s first semiconductor plant may struggle to meet its pilot production target next year because Viettel lacks experience and administrative procedures have been delayed. It has also yet to finalize an equipment purchase agreement with 艾司摩爾（ASML）。
教育部: 台灣高等研究學院 on schedule, pilot program to launch early
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
教育部 clarified that preparations for 台灣高等研究學院（TAAS） are on schedule and that a pilot program will launch early. The plan for National Taiwan Science Experimental High School has been approved, and it is expected to enroll its first class in the 116 academic year.
Facts
Add at least 3 Nobel laureates within 30 years
Enrollment begins next September
Could be delayed by 1 year
Approved after review and revisions by the 學校型態實驗教育審議會 on July 9 this year
It was formally approved on September 7 this year
Enroll its first class of high school students in the 116 academic year
That is, enrollment in September 116
This class of graduates will not enter university until the 119 academic year
Appears at Chiang Wan-an campaign headquarters launch; Tsai Kang-yung: A very successful event
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters launch was held at Dunhua Junior High School. Host Tsai Kang-yung appeared as promised and called the event a success. Tsai Kang-yung explained that his Weibo post was intended to say goodbye, thank you and apologize to fans in mainland China, and clarified that he had never supported Taiwan independence.
Facts
Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
After speaking onstage for about 1 hour
At Puma Shen’s event, there was only a chance to sit for 10 minutes
World University Shooting Championships begin on the 27th; Zheng Yanqing and Xie Xiangchen lead Taiwan team
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 World University Shooting Championships will be held at Gongxi Shooting Range from the 27th to the 31st. Taiwan’s team, led by Zheng Yanqing and Xie Xiangchen, will field 18 athletes across 16 events, including pistol, rifle and shotgun.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye representatives meet in Iran, seek to prevent escalation of Middle East conflict
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Senior delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye gathered in Tehran for talks with Iran, aiming to prevent the Middle East conflict from escalating and promote regional stability.
Facts
(Central News Agency, Cairo, 26th, compiled from foreign news reports)
Zhubei mayoral candidates propose platforms focused on transportation and parent-child learning through AI education
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Zhubei mayoral candidates Wu Hsu-chih, Chiu Chen-yuan and Tseng Sheng-kai each proposed platforms focused on age-specific AI education, integrated public transportation, and parent-child learning under the concept of “the city as a classroom.”
EU takes further action to stem influx of cheap Chinese e-commerce goods; handling fee on parcels from Nov. 1
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To ease the burden on customs, the EU will charge a 2-euro handling fee on parcels sent directly from outside the bloc to consumers starting Nov. 1, in a move aimed at curbing the influx of cheap e-commerce parcels from China.
China’s CCTV and Defense Ministry release satellite footage of Taiwan; Japanese media say aim is to promote one-China principle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China’s CCTV and Ministry of National Defense released videos of Taiwanese landmarks made using commercial satellite imagery. Japanese media analysis said the move was intended to promote the one-China principle.
Facts
The video is 42 seconds long
Last year, designated October 25 as “Taiwan Retrocession Day”
A forum related to “Taiwan Retrocession Day” was also held on the 25th
3 waves of northeasterly monsoon winds to arrive over the coming week; brief rain likely on windward side
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
交通部中央氣象署 said 3 waves of northeasterly monsoon winds will affect Taiwan over the coming week, bringing brief rain to the windward north and east and slightly lower temperatures. The 30th typhoon, In-fa, will have no direct impact on Taiwan.
Facts
3 waves of northeasterly monsoon winds
Through the 28th
Affects the area for 1 day on the 31st
Third wave arrives on Nov. 2
Highs in northern Taiwan around 24 to 25 degrees Celsius
Lows around 20 to 21 degrees
Highs in northern Taiwan could rise back to 28 degrees
“三子” unite to show support; Han Kuo-yu: Citizens should back principled Chiang Wan-an
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chiang Wan-an held a campaign headquarters launch, with Lu Hsiu-yen, Han Kuo-yu and Hou Yu-ih joining him onstage as the “三子合體” to show support. Han Kuo-yu urged citizens to support principled Chiang Wan-an. Cheng Li-wun, Huang Kuo-chang and others also attended to speak, stressing the importance of voting on November 28.
Facts
95% of online media focus their fire on Chiang Wan-an
Chiang Wan-an’s 4 years of efforts and achievements
Autumn and winter trips to Guguan and Lishan: collect points at 54 shops to redeem gifts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
參山國家風景區管理處 has launched the “梨享森活－2026自由行踩點集點趣” promotion, linking 54 shops in the Guguan and Lishan areas. Visitors can collect 3 points by shopping or taking designated buses to redeem gifts.
Shen Po-yang, the DPP’s Taipei mayoral candidate, established a “Women’s Support Group.” Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended to show her support and praised his 五心 qualities: reassuring, trustworthy, conscientious, empathetic and deeply caring. She hopes women will play a key role in the election.
Facts
The 26 city council candidates endorsed for support
Philippines reaffirms one-China policy, says it has not discussed cooperation with Taiwan on protecting undersea infrastructure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
菲律賓外交部 reaffirmed the “one-China policy,” denying that it had discussed with Taiwan cooperation on protecting infrastructure such as undersea cables or jointly responding to China’s maritime gray-zone activities. Earlier, Carino, a Philippine official in the United States, mentioned exploring deeper cooperation with Taiwan on knowledge-sharing and capacity-building.
Lee Jae-myung: South Korea unlikely to join CPTPP during his term
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said that because joining the CPTPP requires the consent of all member states and would have a major impact on farmers, an application is unlikely to be pursued during his term, which runs through June 2030.
The 61st Golden Bell Awards drama ceremony was held on the evening of the 26th, hosted by Chen Ting-ni, with 中央社 providing live updates to the winners list.
Asian stocks close mixed as markets await tech earnings and central bank decisions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Asian stocks closed mixed as markets focused on tech earnings and central bank decisions. Investors assessed the tangible returns on AI investments and expected the Fed and other central banks to announce interest rate decisions.
騰輝-KY opens new plant in Thailand, expands Kunshan capacity by 1.5 billion yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
騰輝電子-KY announced the opening of its first production base in Southeast Asia, in Ayutthaya, Thailand, with mass production expected to begin by the end of 2026. It is also moving ahead with a NT$1.5 billion capacity expansion at its Kunshan plant in China, with mass production expected to start in the 2nd quarter of 2027, strengthening its global manufacturing footprint and pursuing opportunities in AI and high-end electronic materials.
U.S. President Trump discussed Taiwan, China and chips in an interview with 福斯新聞, saying that if the United States had a smart president, the Taiwan issue would not exist. He also alleged that “they” had stolen 100% of the U.S. chip business.
ITF travel fair national pavilion features 4 themes to help visitors rediscover Taiwan’s beauty
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
交通部觀光署 created a national pavilion at the ITF Taiwan International Travel Fair under the theme “Taiwan, Let’s Go,” featuring 4 themed exhibition areas and information on 56 selected trails to help visitors rediscover Taiwan’s beauty.
Strong winds from Typhoon Sepat devastated crops in Taichung’s Tanzi and Houli districts, snapping mother green bamboo plants halfway and flattening large areas of corn and potatoes. KMT legislator Yang Chiung-ying invited councilors to inspect the damage and urged the 農業部 to promptly announce cash assistance for all affected crops to help farmers resume cultivation.
Hails Chiang Wan-an campaign headquarters speech as a “model election declaration of war”; Shen Cheng-nan highlights 4 key points: Guo Jing versus Wei Xiaobao
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an held an event on the 26th to establish his campaign headquarters, drawing more than 30,000 people. Psychiatrist Shen Cheng-nan praised his speech strategy, calling it a model election declaration of war, and analyzed its presentation of achievements and electoral strategy. He said it could boost the campaign and put the central government’s performance to the test.
Facts
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an held an event to establish his campaign headquarters at Dunhua Junior High School on the afternoon of the 26th, with attendance exceeding 30,000.
Psychiatrist Shen Cheng-nan praised Chiang Wan-an’s speech as a model election declaration of war and highlighted 4 key points.
In his speech, Chiang Wan-an announced Taipei had received the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize and that an NVIDIA campus had been selected for the city, among other achievements.
Senior KMT figures including Hou You-yi, Lu Hsiu-yen and Han Kuo-yu attended Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters event to deliver speeches.
Shen Cheng-nan compared the election contest between Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang to Guo Jing facing Wei Xiaobao.
The fourth key point of Chiang Wan-an’s speech was a catalog of shortcomings in the DPP central government’s administration, elevating the election to the level of a midterm exam.
Entertainer Tsai Kang-yung attended Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters event and later shut down his social media accounts following online controversy.
Buy 台積電 now and it could rise 3 times in 4 years! Foreign media’s striking calculation revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The U.S. media outlet The Motley Fool said that thanks to AI demand and its advanced-process advantage, 台積電’s market capitalization could reach $6.5 trillion in 2030, while its ADR share price could rise 3 times.
Facts
The Motley Fool estimates that 台積電’s market capitalization could reach $6.5 trillion in 2030.
台積電’s after-tax profit margin reached 51.1% in the 3rd quarter of 2026.
台積電’s consolidated revenue for the 3rd quarter of 2026 totaled NT$1.49424 trillion.
High-performance computing accounted for 68% of 台積電’s total revenue in the 3rd quarter of 2026.
The 2-nanometer process accounted for 8% of 台積電’s wafer revenue in the 3rd quarter of 2026.
台積電’s gross margin was 66.4% in the 3rd quarter of 2026.
Foreign media assumed 台積電’s revenue would grow at a rate of 35% per year in the future.
Store water now! 8 counties and cities face water cuts tomorrow, with some areas without water for up to 10 hours; see affected areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣自來水公司 and 臺北自來水事業處 announced water outages for Oct. 27 affecting parts of 8 counties and cities, including Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan. The outage in Taoyuan’s Dayuan District will last the longest, at 10 hours. The agencies urged residents to store water and watch for water pressure issues when service resumes.
Facts
Some areas in 8 counties and cities will have water outages on Oct. 27.
A pipeline replacement project will leave Taoyuan’s Dayuan District without water for 10 hours.
An area around Lane 61, Section 4, Chenggong Road, Neihu District, Taipei, will have water outages daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Oct. 27 to 30.
A pipeline replacement project in Tainan’s Xinying District will result in daily water outages lasting 9 hours.
Areas including Alley 7, Lane 148, Section 2, Xiulang Road, Yonghe District, New Taipei, will have a water outage from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 27.
Chi Fan’s view: How can we overcome the fear of missing out?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article analyzes FOMO in investing, drawing on the economic concept of opportunity cost. It stresses that decisions should be based on one’s own circumstances rather than blindly following the crowd, and recommends managing emotions with rules set in advance.
Facts
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) refers to the feeling of “being afraid of missing out,” often stemming from the perception that others are moving forward while you are being left behind.
One of the basic concepts in economics is “opportunity cost,” which means that choosing one thing requires giving up the potential benefits of other options.
Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Zweig explores the psychology of investors who exit the market during turbulence, then regret missing the rebound that follows.
The example of Bitcoin ETFs shows that the funds’ returns are higher than the returns investors actually receive, because investors are exposed to gains and losses only from the time they enter the market.
WSJ Buy Side discusses the phenomenon of Money Dysmorphia, in which people’s perceptions of their own finances may be disconnected from reality and influenced by comparisons with peers and social media.
The author, Ji Fan, is the founder of APcore Global Education and host of the finance podcast “Two Money Lovers: Economics Isn’t Everything, but It’s Useful.”
When real estate is inherited, the estate value of land and buildings is generally calculated using the announced current land value and the assessed standard price of the building.
Property gifted to certain relatives within 2 years before the deceased’s death must be included in the total estate value.
Chiang Wan-an launches campaign headquarters, vows “not to change my persona for an election”; Kevin Tsai attends throughout and praises his heartfelt speech
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an opened his campaign headquarters at Dunhua Junior High School on the afternoon of the 26th, drawing more than 30,000 people. Chiang vowed not to change his persona for the election, and received support at the event from figures in the blue and white camps, including Kevin Tsai, Han Kuo-yu, Hou Yu-ih and Lu Shiow-yen, who jointly urged voters to support his re-election.
Facts
Chiang Wan-an held a campaign headquarters launch event at Dunhua Junior High School on the afternoon of the 26th, drawing more than 30,000 supporters.
Chiang Wan-an said he would not create a special persona for the election and would stay true to himself.
Renowned host Kevin Tsai attended Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters launch throughout and praised his speech as heartfelt.
Chiang Wan-an’s city government team helped Taipei win a special prize at the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize and secured Nvidia’s decision to choose Taipei.
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu questioned whether 95% of the media and online platforms were concentrating their attacks on Chiang Wan-an.
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen, Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu and New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih appeared together at Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters launch to show their support.
Kevin Tsai explained that his statement on Weibo opposing Taiwan independence was prompted by an unexpected situation, and that he wanted to say goodbye to and apologize to fans across the strait.
The 3 zodiac signs that are truly rich but don’t look it! They dress modestly and avoid showing off, while some quietly amass considerable wealth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
According to folk beliefs, people born under the Ox, Snake and Rooster signs dress modestly and avoid showing off, but are actually wealthy and quietly accumulate considerable assets.
The weather changes again tomorrow! 3 surges of northeasterly monsoon winds in succession, temperatures dipping to 20 degrees, with the heaviest rain on these days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Central Weather Administration says 3 surges of northeasterly monsoon winds will affect Taiwan over the coming week, bringing lower temperatures and more rain to northern Taiwan, with lows dipping to 20 degrees. Typhoon In-fa is strengthening but poses no direct threat to Taiwan.
Facts
3 surges of northeasterly monsoon winds will affect Taiwan in succession over the coming week.
Highs in northern Taiwan will fall to around 25 degrees, while early-morning lows in some open areas could drop below 20 degrees.
Locally heavy rain may occur in northeastern areas from the evening of the 27th to the morning of the 28th.
This year’s No. 30 typhoon, In-fa, could strengthen into a severe typhoon as early as the daytime on the 27th.
Typhoon In-fa is over waters about 4,500 kilometers east of Taipei and has no direct impact on Taiwan.
Lai Ching-te aims for 3 Nobel laureates in 30 years! Taiwan Advanced Studies Academy reportedly “puts next year’s admissions on hold”; Education Ministry responds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In response to media reports that admissions to the Taiwan Advanced Studies Academy (TAAS) may be delayed, the Education Ministry said it is integrating resources and validating the system, emphasizing that the process is proceeding in stages to build a comprehensive pathway for training research talent and has not been delayed. It also confirmed that Taiwan Experimental High School has been approved and will admit its first class in academic year 116.
Facts
President Lai Ching-te has set a policy goal of “adding at least 3 Nobel Prize laureates within 30 years.”
A United Daily News report said TAAS had originally planned to announce admissions at the end of this year and begin recruiting early next year, but reports now say the admissions schedule will be delayed by 1 year.
The Education Ministry said TAAS is integrating resources, validating its operating system and reviewing supporting measures, and that planning is proceeding in stages with no delay.
The experimental education plan for Taiwan Experimental High School was approved on September 7, 115, and will admit its first class of high school students in academic year 116.
TAAS will recruit students from across the country with scientific potential through universities’ existing “special admissions” channels, rather than limiting admissions to graduates of Taiwan Experimental High School.
What would happen if the US abandoned Taiwan? Ming Chu-cheng reveals the key chain reaction: US dollar dominance could also be shaken
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ming Chu-cheng, an emeritus professor in National Taiwan University’s Department of Political Science, said that if the United States abandoned the defense of Taiwan, it would damage its image as the world’s police officer and undermine the dominance of the US dollar. He said US-Taiwan military cooperation has advanced to the strategic level and that the overall direction of an anti-CCP alliance remains unchanged.
Facts
Sobel, a scholar at a Washington think tank, said opponents of sending troops to defend Taiwan make 2 mistakes: underestimating the chain reaction of Beijing taking Taiwan and overestimating the United States’ ability to prevent China from dominating the Indo-Pacific after losing Taiwan.
Ming Chu-cheng, an emeritus professor in National Taiwan University’s Department of Political Science, said that if the United States abandoned the defense of Taiwan, its image as the “world’s police officer” would face serious doubts, similar to the impact of its handling of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Ming Chu-cheng said that if the United States could not hold Taiwan, the core of the First Island Chain, it would amount to automatically withdrawing from its rivalry with China, affecting the international order established by the United States after World War Two and the status of the US dollar.
Trump continues to send senior US military officials to Taiwan to meet with senior Defense Ministry officers, while the National Interest recommends moving the Marine Corps and land-based anti-ship missiles to Yonaguni Island to provide a protective presence for Taiwan’s northeastern corner.
Ming Chu-cheng said Taiwan and the United States have parallel interests, and deterring and defeating the CCP benefits both sides. He added that regardless of who is president, the overall direction of building a global anti-CCP alliance will not change significantly.
US think tank proposes “abandoning the First Island Chain”? Ming Chu-cheng asserts Trump would not dare abandon Taiwan, and reveals the reality behind it
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A major US defense think tank recommends retreating to the Second Island Chain. National Taiwan University professor Ming Chu-cheng rejects the strategy, stressing the importance of Taiwan and the First Island Chain to defense and saying that abandoning Taiwan would harm the US chip supply chain.
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A major defense think tank recommends that the United States pull its forces back to the Second Island Chain.
Ming Chu-cheng considers abandoning the First Island Chain an absurd strategic proposal.
Taiwan is a core US interest, especially when it comes to the high-end chip supply chain.
A major defense think tank argues that if there is a conflict in the Taiwan Strait, US forces should not intervene, which would amount to abandoning Taiwan.
Explainer: How many incense sticks should you use when worshipping deities? More is not always better! Fortune teller explains the difference between 2 and 3 sticks—a mistake many people make
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This article explores differences in the number of incense sticks used in Taiwan’s folk religious practices, noting that 3 sticks are commonly used for deities and 2 for ancestors. It also mentions a new trend among modern temples, such as Xingtian Temple, of promoting incense-free worship.
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Fortune teller Teacher Wang says worshippers should use an odd number of incense sticks, such as 3, when praying to deities, while 2 sticks are more commonly used to worship ancestors or at temples dedicated to underworld deities.
Chang Hsun, a scholar at Academia Sinica’s Institute of Ethnology, published an article in 2006 citing Li Yiyuan’s account of different incense practices for worshipping ghosts and the Jade Emperor.
The Taoyuan City Government tourism guide says visitors can use 1 or 3 sticks of incense when following the usual worship procedures at a temple.
Taipei's Xingtian Temple removed its large incense burner and offering tables in August 2014, encouraging worshippers to pray with their hands clasped.
The Dictionary of Taiwanese Folk Cultural Artifacts, published by the Taiwan Historica, records that during traditional funerals, friends and relatives would offer incense to pay their respects to the deceased, with a custom of using 2 incense sticks.
吳秀華 continues to monitor agricultural and fishing losses on the east coast; applications for agricultural loss assistance open tomorrow
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Typhoon 薔琵 and foehn winds caused agricultural and fishing losses along Taitung's east coast. After inspecting the damage, Council Speaker 吳秀華 announced that applications for agricultural loss assistance would be accepted through November 9. The assistance covers various fruits, and she also recommended issuing consolation payments to fishers.
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The peripheral circulation of Typhoon 薔琵 and foehn winds damaged agriculture and fisheries along Taitung's east coast.
The county government approved cash assistance and low-interest loans for some agricultural losses. Applications will be accepted from October 27 through November 9.
Five fishing boats were overturned and damaged at 長濱 fishing port, with a subsidy of NT$250,000 for each boat.
The agricultural loss assistance covers sugar apples and bananas across the county; navel oranges in 成功鎮 and 東河鄉; roselle in several townships; and passion fruit in 太麻里鄉.
Council Speaker 吳秀華, accompanied by County Magistrate 饒慶鈴, legislator 黃建賓 and councilor 楊招信, visited a sugar apple orchard to inspect the damage.
Revealed: One “misjudgment” by 蔣萬安 nearly turned the race around! 黃暐瀚 urges the KMT to see the situation clearly: They are still shouting “32 to 0” every day
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Media personality 黃暐瀚 analyzed the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, saying 蔣萬安 faces the threat of 沈伯洋 overtaking him because of tactical mistakes and mishandling city affairs. A TVBS poll showed the pan-green camp's support had overtaken the pan-blue camp. 黃暐瀚 warned the pan-blue camp not to repeat its misjudgment of 2014.
A windfall starting in November! The 4 zodiac signs with the best fortunes through year-end: The top sign will see gains from both regular and unexpected income, with money-making opportunities everywhere
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Fortune-telling expert 小孟老師 posted a November fortune forecast on Facebook, saying that people born in the years of the Dog, Pig, Rat and Tiger will have strong financial luck. Those born in the Year of the Dog lead the pack, with gains from both regular and unexpected income; the other signs will also benefit through connections, opportunities or hard work.
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Fortune-telling expert 小孟老師 said that 4 zodiac signs will have strong financial luck in November.
People born in the Year of the Dog will top the November financial luck rankings, with both regular and unexpected income on the rise.
For people born in the Year of the Tiger, financial luck in November is closely tied to personal relationships; help from benefactors can contribute to building wealth.
People born in the Year of the Rat have flexible thinking and may find ways to make money and receive unexpected gains.
People born in the Year of the Pig will have strong regular income in November, with wealth building through their own efforts and steady contributions.
The online publication 《網路溫度計》 ranked the top 十 Japanese-style chain restaurants, with Tokiya taking the top spot. Saizeriya and 客美多咖啡 came in second and third. The article highlights each brand's features, including Tokiya's upgraded menu and service, Saizeriya's high value for money, and 客美多咖啡's breakfast deals.
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《網路溫度計DailyView》 used 《KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎》 to identify the top 十 popular Japanese-style chain restaurants.
Tokiya, part of 王品集團, ranked first on the list.
Tokiya has introduced a new dish called “25-centimeter grilled beef cubes on a skewer.”
Tokiya is running a promotion through November 30, 2026: dine in and order two set meals to receive crispy seafood tempura.
客美多咖啡 offers a breakfast set with any drink ordered before 11 a.m. every day.
YAYOI彌生軒 prepares every dish to order and uses high-quality rice grown locally in Taiwan.
The freshly baked, warm bread and spread served with meals at Skylark洋食.芳鄰 can be refilled for free.
On the 10th anniversary of Netflix's Korean original productions, influential Korean entertainment magazine 《CINE21》 selected 10 of the most representative classics. The list includes series and reality shows such as 《屍戰朝鮮》, 《魷魚遊戲》 and 《黑暗榮耀》, ranked by release year, reflecting the global impact of Netflix's Korean content.
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Influential Korean entertainment magazine 《CINE21》 recently selected 10 of Netflix's most representative Korean works.
《屍戰朝鮮》 was among the first Korean original series released by Netflix, premiering in 2019.
The second season of 《魷魚遊戲》 was released in 2024, and the third season premiered in 2025.
《體能之巔：百人大挑戰》 is a fitness competition reality show produced by Netflix in partnership with South Korean broadcaster MBC.
《K-POP獵魔女團》 is an animated musical fantasy film released by Netflix in 2025 and produced by Sony Animation.
Part 1 of 《黑暗榮耀》 premiered in December 2022, and Part 2 was released in March 2023.
《黑白大廚：料理階級大戰》 features food critic 白種元 and three-Michelin-star chef 安成宰 as judges.
台灣房屋集團 released 2026 apartment price data for Taiwan's 6 major cities, noting that upper floors are discounted because buildings without elevators are inconvenient. In Kaohsiung, the price gap for a 30-ping apartment exceeds NT$1.5 million. Experts advise buyers to consider lighting, ventilation and repair costs, and to watch for policies subsidizing the renovation and extended use of older homes.
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Original台灣房屋集團統計2026年六都公寓行情，排除一樓後，5樓平均單價約為2樓的85折。
Kaohsiung has the most pronounced price difference between apartment floors: the average price per ping on the fifth floor is 15% lower than on the second floor, a difference of NT$52,000 per ping.
For a 30-ping apartment, the total price difference between the second and fifth floors in Kaohsiung could exceed NT$1.5 million.
The average price per ping for first-floor apartments in Taipei is NT$720,000, the highest among Taiwan's 6 major cities.
Why did 蔡康永 suddenly say “I don't support Taiwan independence”? Engineer says one move backfired badly: “Still trying to make money in renminbi at this point”
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Entertainer 蔡康永 faced a backlash from Chinese brands and had his Weibo posts deleted after attending the launch event for 沈伯洋's Taipei mayoral campaign headquarters. After 21 days of silence, 蔡康永 posted on Weibo to clarify that he had never supported Taiwan independence, sparking controversy. The Facebook page “工程師看政治” criticized him for trying to have it both ways across the Taiwan Strait and warned entertainers about the risks of making political statements.
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After 蔡康永 attended the launch event for 沈伯洋's campaign headquarters, Chinese brands cut ties with him and his Weibo posts were wiped. After 21 days of silence, he posted to clarify that he did not support Taiwan independence.
沈伯洋 has been accused of fomenting cross-strait hatred for ten years and demonizing spouses from mainland China; his actions have been described as no different from Taiwan independence.
The article urges entertainers not to make political statements casually unless the person they are supporting has an unblemished history, to avoid harming themselves and others.
《嫁金釵》 tops Netflix Taiwan charts! 田曦薇 plays both the real and fake heiress but is mocked across B站; viewers complain: “Was there no law in ancient times?”
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The period drama 《嫁金釵》 premiered on Oct. 16, debuted simultaneously on Netflix in Taiwan and topped the charts, but drew widespread criticism on B站 in China over its formulaic plot, logical flaws and controversy over the cast’s acting. Despite attracting 6.222 million advance reservations, the series received sharply divided reviews.
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《嫁金釵》 premiered on Oct. 16, launching simultaneously on Netflix in Taiwan and briefly topping the daily rankings.
田曦薇 plays two roles in 《嫁金釵》: the fake heiress 君黛 and the real heiress 阿醜.
Original《嫁金釵》開播前預約人數達622.2萬，是優酷今年最快突破9000熱度的劇集。
Several videos criticizing 《嫁金釵》 on B站 have each topped 500,000 views, with complaints focusing on the formulaic plot and acting.
A B站 uploader criticized 田曦薇’s performance as the fake heiress 君黛 as exaggerated, saying her gestures were over the top and the character lacked depth.
《嫁金釵》 is adapted from the novel of the same name by author 笑佳人, and its online version has 30 episodes.
Some B站 users said the plot moves quickly without dragging, calling it the only recent series they could keep watching.
More than 25,000 people turn out for Chiang Wan-an campaign headquarters launch! Huang Kuo-chang leads speeches as major KMT figures gather in support
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Chiang Wan-an established his campaign headquarters on the 26th, attracting more than 25,000 people. Leaders from the blue and white camps, including Cheng Li-wen, Huang Kuo-chang and several local government heads, gathered in support, demonstrating the blue camp’s resolve to unite. Huang and Cheng each emphasized defending values and scrutinizing governance in their speeches. Tsai Kang-yung also attended in support.
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More than 25,000 people attended the launch of Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters.
Huang Kuo-chang said in his speech that he would not allow black to be washed white and stressed the need to defend Taiwan’s values.
Lu Hsiu-yen, Hou You-yi and Han Kuo-yu reunite to campaign together.
Tsai Kang-yung said on Weibo on the 25th that he had never supported Taiwan independence.
Cheng Li-wen said the election had seen the full mobilization of state machinery and the creation of artificial ocean currents.
Chiang Wan-an and the others took about 20 minutes to reach the stage.
Huang Kuo-chang said Chiang Wan-an and Hou You-yi did not forget that the Taipei Dome was a major achievement during Mayor Ko’s term when they announced the opening of the World Masters Games.
Government offers a NT$3,700 subsidy! Motorcycle license applicants can apply if they meet “1 qualification”; transportation department says places are still available
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The Kaohsiung City Transportation Bureau is offering an additional motorcycle license training subsidy for city residents for the first time. Each person can receive NT$2,400, bringing the total to NT$3,700 when combined with the existing NT$1,300 subsidy from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. The program aims to reduce accident risks through defensive driving training, and places are still available.
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For the first time this year, the Kaohsiung City Transportation Bureau is providing an additional NT$2,400 in training fee subsidies for each Kaohsiung resident.
People who complete a full course at a professional driving school before obtaining a motorcycle license can reduce their risk of traffic violations by about 59%.
Professional training can reduce the risk of causing an accident by about 36%.
The Highway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications already provides a NT$1,300 training fee subsidy.
The main causes of motorcycle accidents are failing to yield as required, improper turns, failure to maintain a safe distance, and failure to follow traffic signals and road markings at intersections.
Your zodiac signs seem like a perfect match, yet you argue every day after getting together? There’s more to compatibility than sun signs: Venus and the Moon are key
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This article examines misconceptions about romantic compatibility in Western astrology, noting that sun signs alone cannot explain friction between partners. The Moon and Venus govern emotional needs and expressions of love, respectively, and differences between them often lead to misunderstandings. The article recommends a comprehensive assessment that also considers Mercury, Mars and planetary aspects, and explains how to look up a complete birth chart.
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The sun sign primarily represents a person’s sense of self, basic personality and way of doing things.
The moon sign is associated with a person’s emotional needs and sense of security in intimate relationships.
Venus’s position in a birth chart represents a person’s romantic preferences, attractiveness and the things they value.
Western astrology has a chart comparison method called “Synastry,” which compares the planetary aspects in two people’s birth charts.
The Moon changes signs about every two and a half days, so an exact birth time is needed to determine the moon sign.
Trump brings up Taiwan again on eve of midterms: If the US had had a smart president in the past, the Taiwan issue would not exist
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In an interview on Oct. 25, US President Donald Trump unprompted criticized past administrations for failing to handle the Taiwan-China issue, saying this had led to the loss of chip business. Commerce Secretary Lutnick also stressed the importance of bringing semiconductor manufacturing from Taiwan back to the United States, reflecting Washington’s strategic push for greater supply chain autonomy.
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Original川普在10月25日接受福斯新聞主持人庫德洛電話訪問時談到台灣問題
Taiwan is awaiting a US arms sale worth US$14 billion.
Tsai Kang-yung really showed up! Wearing a black suit and white shirt, he appears at Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters, waving a flag with a beaming smile
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters opened on the 26th, with entertainer Tsai Kang-yung attending and waving a flag. Tsai had previously come under pressure from China after attending an event for Shen Po-yang and clarified on Weibo that he did not support Taiwan independence. Chiang opposed calls for a boycott, while Shen accused China of interference.
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The launch of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters was held at Dunhua Junior High School at 2 p.m. on the 26th.
Entertainer Tsai Kang-yung attended the launch of Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters, accompanied by Taipei Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Tsai Shih-ping.
Chiang Wan-an told supporters that the dress code for the campaign headquarters rally was a white top.
Cai Kang-yung posted on Weibo on the 25th to clarify that he had not supported Taiwan independence.
Chiang Wan-an opposed targeting, boycotting or ostracizing people because of differing political views.
Shen Po-yang said Tsai Kang-yung’s post rose to the top spot on Weibo’s trending list.
Shen Po-yang said that regardless of whether Tsai Kang-yung’s post was orchestrated, signs of China’s interference in Taiwan’s elections were clear.
比亞迪 exports 180,000 vehicles in September, up 1.5 times year on year; ‘this country’ becomes its biggest market
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比亞迪 exported 180,700 vehicles in September, up 1.5 times year on year, with exports accounting for 42.88% of its total sales in the first 9 months. Brazil became its biggest market, while Europe also performed strongly, showing that overseas markets have become a key growth driver.
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比亞迪 exported 180,700 vehicles in September, up about 1.5 times year on year.
比亞迪 exported a total of 1.343 million vehicles in the first 9 months of this year, up 92.66% year on year.
Brazil was 比亞迪’s largest overseas market in September, with monthly sales reaching 23,000 vehicles.
比亞迪 recorded retail sales in 45 markets in September, selling a total of 106,000 vehicles.
比亞迪’s total sales in the first 9 months of this year were 3.1316 million vehicles, down 3.94% year on year.
AI startup shakeout looms! Character.AI files for bankruptcy, OpenAI cuts products, and 42% of corporate AI projects are abandoned
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The AI industry is facing a harsh test of commercialization. Character.AI has filed for bankruptcy amid heavy losses, OpenAI is consolidating its product lineup, and Humane has exited the hardware market. Data show that 42% of corporate AI projects are abandoned, signaling a shift from chasing valuations to focusing on operational results and profitability.
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AI startup Character.AI raised about US$230 million in total and was once valued at US$1 billion, but filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States on Oct. 12 amid estimated monthly losses of US$8 million to US$9 million.
Data from S&P Global Market Intelligence show that about 42% of corporate AI projects are ultimately abandoned, mainly because of insufficient funding, technical obstacles, difficulty scaling, fierce market competition and weak user demand.
OpenAI shut down its standalone video platform Sora in March 2026 and ended the standalone operation of its AI browser ChatGPT Atlas in August of the same year, integrating its features into ChatGPT.
AI hardware company Humane raised about US$230 million in total but halted its AI Pin business in February 2025 after problems with performance, user experience and battery safety. Its assets were sold to HP (HPQ-US) for US$116 million.
Character.AI was founded in 2021 by two former Google researchers and completed a US$150 million funding round in 2023. In 2024, Google brought the founders back in a deal reportedly worth about US$2.7 billion.
Companies mentioned：Character.AI、Humane、OpenAI、TechCrunch、標普全球市場情報 (S&P Global Market Intelligence)、Google、路透 (Reuters)、迪士尼 (Disney)、惠普 (HPQ-US)
銘福開發 signs MOU with Malaysia’s Naza集團 to pursue urban mining opportunities
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銘福開發 signed an MOU with Malaysia’s Naza Enviro控股 to explore technical and operational cooperation on urban mining opportunities in Malaysia. The aim is to leverage both sides’ expertise in waste treatment and industrial park operations to expand into new areas such as battery recycling.
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銘福開發 and Naza Enviro控股 sign memorandum of understanding (MOU)
The two sides will explore technical and operational cooperation on urban mining opportunities in local environmental protection industrial parks in Malaysia.
銘福集團 has been engaged in scrapping vehicles, metal recycling and recycled-material processing in Taiwan for 50 years.
Malaysia sells more than 800,000 new vehicles a year.
銘福集團 controls more than 30 companies, including 金聯成 (7865-TW).
CCL maker Tenghui Electronics opens new Thailand plant today, while investing 1.5 billion yuan to expand capacity in Kunshan.
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Thailand's PCB output reached US$5.06 billion in 2025, up 22.4% year on year and accounting for about 5.4% of the global total. It is forecast to grow to US$6.09 billion in 2026, up 20.4% year on year.
騰輝電子-KY's new plant launch and capacity expansion in Kunshan will strengthen its global manufacturing footprint and supply chain resilience, serving the automotive electronics and high-end electronic materials markets.
iPhone Duo runs into trouble right after launch! Screen cracks, software compatibility draws criticism, and prices fall below list price.
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蘋果's first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, went on sale on October 23 and is facing multiple challenges, including reports from early users of hardware failures such as cracks in the inner screen, poor software compatibility and third-party prices falling below the official price.
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蘋果's first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, officially went on sale on October 23.
An Australian user said the inner screen cracked along the fold after about 6 hours with the phone and fewer than 20 opening and closing cycles.
A Chinese e-commerce platform listed it at 15,099 yuan after discounts, 900 yuan below the official starting price.
Version 8.0.80 of WeChat began supporting a left-right split-screen layout when the device is unfolded.
When the 特斯拉 app is used with iPhone Duo unfolded in landscape orientation, the screen can use a tablet-like widescreen layout.
蘋果's website at one point showed iPhone Duo delivery times extended to January 2027.