DHL: AI product shipments from China and other Asian countries drive up international air freight rates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
DHL Greater China CEO Ai Ruoxin said demand for shipping AI products from China and other Asian countries is growing rapidly, pushing up international air freight rates. More than 2/3 of AI cargo is transported by air, and some e-commerce capacity is shifting to AI shipments.
Facts
More than 2/3 of AI-related cargo is transported by air
Chuang Kai-hsun wins Golden Bell best actor award, says in Taiwanese: “I am an actor from Taiwan”
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At the 61st Golden Bell Awards ceremony for drama, actor Chuang Kai-hsun won the Best Actor in a Drama Program award for “都市開基祖” and said in his acceptance speech that he is an actor from Taiwan.
歐洲議會 delegation visits The Hague to meet Sakharov Prize-winning 國際刑事法院
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 歐洲議會 Committee on Legal Affairs will visit The Hague in the Netherlands on the 28th to meet 國際刑事法院, which has just received the Sakharov Prize, in a show of support for international justice and a rules-based international order. The delegation will also discuss developments in private international law with 海牙國際私法會議.
Bus plunges down 20-meter slope in Spain, injuring 83; 7 seriously hurt
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A bus collided with a car in Spain’s autonomous community of Catalonia. The bus left the road and plunged down a slope about 20 meters deep, injuring 83 people, 7 of them seriously.
Apple’s new iPad mini gets OLED screen for the first time, priced from NT$22,900
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
蘋果公司 unexpectedly unveiled a new iPad mini featuring an OLED screen and an A20 Pro chip. It will be priced in Taiwan from NT$22,900 and is scheduled to go on sale on Nov. 6.
Facts
Taiwan prices start at NT$22,900
NT$6,000 more than the previous generation
Screen enlarged to 8.5 inches
Offers up to 4.5 times the AI performance of the previous generation
Multithreaded processing speeds can improve by 60%
Anthropic files IPO paperwork publicly; stock ticker for 那斯達克 listing: ANT
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Anthropic filed an IPO application with the SEC, planning to list on 那斯達克 under the ticker ANT. Its expected valuation is more than $2 trillion, with 高盛 and 摩根士丹利 leading the offering.
Taiwanese and Macanese directors helm “屋下無人,” win Golden Bell mini-series directing award
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“屋下無人,” co-directed by Taiwanese director Hu Jinyan and Macanese director Zhou Juhong, won the directing award for a mini-series (TV movie) at the 61st Golden Bell Awards. “親密之海,” adapted from a work by author Hu Qingfang, won the mini-series award.
The 威力彩 draw No. 115086 was held tonight, with no winners of either the jackpot or second prize. The winning numbers were 31, 32, 19, 01, 07 and 26 in the first zone, and 03 in the second zone.
Su Qiaohui: If Shen Boyang and I both win, cities will be full of fun and energy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Su Qiaohui, the 民進黨 candidate for New Taipei mayor, appeared as a “fairy godmother” at a Halloween party in Tamsui. She said that if she and Shen Boyang were elected mayors of Taipei and New Taipei, respectively, they would make the cities full of fun, energy and creativity. She also attended the joint campaign headquarters launch with New Taipei City Councilor Liao Yikun.
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Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Details of the “Shen Me La! Zhe Hui Ying! A Night of Vigilance and Trepidation” event attended on Nov. 6
In another 30 days
Looking back on entering the Legislative Yuan election in 2015
Pro-Russian strongman loses election in 塞爾維亞; 克宮 hopes new leader sees benefits of cooperation with Russia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pro-Russian 塞爾維亞 President Aleksandar Vucic lost the parliamentary election, with the student-led “學生名單-學生勝選” winning. 俄羅斯’s 克里姆林宮 said it hoped the new leader would recognize the benefits of cooperation with Russia, while 烏克蘭 President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the result.
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96% of votes counted
Won 53% of the vote
Won nearly 39%
The 250-seat parliament
Won 140 seats
Secured 103 seats
Events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II
India and China report another standoff; China says it is conducting routine border patrols and controls
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to India’s claim by saying China was conducting routine patrols and controls along the border and maintaining communication with India through diplomatic and military channels. The head of the 印藏邊境警察 praised the force’s performance amid its ongoing standoff with China.
Facts
20 Indian soldiers were killed
Chinese authorities acknowledged in 2021 that 4 soldiers were killed
Companies mentioned：中央社、彭博社、印度時報、The Times of India、印藏邊境警察、Indo-Tibetan Border Police、ITPB
Meta plans to raise up to $95 billion in equity financing to fund AI expansion and capital spending
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Meta Platforms announced plans to raise up to $95 billion through equity financing to fund massive spending on expanding data centers, boosting cloud computing capacity and building artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
Taichung mayoral candidates clash: Johnny Chiang focuses on safety, Ho Hsin-chun proposes youth affairs bureau
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
KMT Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen is making safety a key campaign pledge, promising to allocate NT$1 billion annually to improve campus and pedestrian safety. DPP candidate Ho Hsin-chun is proposing the establishment of a youth bureau and highlighting development of the Dali Software Park.
Facts
Allocate at least NT$1 billion annually
Create a “20-minute living circle”
Put forward 7 major youth partnership policy proposals
Hirano Keiichi takes responsibility for Brothers’ championship loss; Sheng Chi-shih unable to hide disappointment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 中信兄弟隊 lost to the 味全龍隊 in Game 6 of the Taiwan Series championship, finishing as runners-up. Manager Hirano Keiichi took responsibility for the loss, while Sheng Chi-shih was named the outstanding player on the losing team but was disappointed.
Chen Wen-hao, director of the 民進黨 Department of International Affairs, represented the party at the 歐洲民主黨 annual conference in Athens, Greece. At a special forum, he shared Taiwan’s experience in defense resilience and the “non-red supply chain,” and called for deeper cross-border party diplomacy and institutionalized cooperation.
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Chen Wen-hao represented the 民進黨 in Athens, Greece, on the 24th
Veteran art director Wu Chin-cheng receives Golden Bell Award for Special Contribution; set sketches transport viewers through time and space
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Veteran art director Wu Chin-cheng received the Special Contribution Award at the 61st Golden Bell Awards. His career spans more than 40 years, during which he once set a record by overseeing art design for 13 programs at the same time. He also served for many years as art director for Yang Li-hua’s televised Taiwanese opera productions.
Japan considers foreign agent registration system to guard against foreign interference in elections
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Japanese government is considering introducing a “foreign agent registration system” requiring those who lobby on behalf of foreign governments to register, with penalties for malicious interference. The related bill could be submitted as early as next year’s ordinary Diet session.
Chang Cheng-yu embraces Chang Shih-lun after helping Dragons win title, looks forward to another top-level showdown
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 味全龍隊 defeated the 中信兄弟 to win the 中華職棒 championship, 4 wins to 2. After the game, shortstop Chang Cheng-yu hugged his younger brother, Brothers infielder Chang Shih-lun, and said he looked forward to facing him in another top-level showdown.
Lee Sichuan: Strengthen division of labor and build a Greater Banqiao medical living circle
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Lee Sichuan, the KMT’s New Taipei mayoral candidate, said he would take over and accelerate completion of the Banqiao medical park, strengthen the division of medical services among Banqiao, Tucheng, Zhonghe and other areas, and establish a Greater Banqiao medical living circle.
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About 500 people from temples and religious communities across the country
Yang You-ning wins Golden Bell best supporting actor after 6 nominations, dedicates award to late father: “I miss him so much”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Actor Yang You-ning won the Golden Bell Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Program for “The Prisoner’s Life.” It was his 6th nomination, and he finally took home the award. He dedicated it to his late father and thanked the production team, his wife and children. Hsieh Chiung-hsuan won best supporting actress for “Love Floats,” with her agent accepting the award on her behalf.
Prosecutors win appeal after Wu Chun-li released on bail; he is detained in afternoon, lawyer seeks court review of detention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taitung District Prosecutors Office is investigating an alleged profiteering case involving the widening of a rural road. After a court ordered former county magistrate Wu Chun-li released on NT$5 million bail, prosecutors successfully appealed and he was detained. His lawyer immediately petitioned the court to review the detention. Prosecutors will confirm his hospitalization and treatment before deciding on further action.
Guo Tian-hsin loses sleep after Dragons suffer 2nd loss; title win finally brings relief
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 味全龍隊 won the 中華職棒 championship. Team captain Guo Tian-hsin said pressure kept him from sleeping after the game, and he did not breathe easy until the team clinched the title.
Japan hit by successive cyberattacks; Prime Minister Takaichi says emergency measures to be drawn up within next week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi convened a meeting of ministers responsible for cybersecurity and, in response to a series of cyberattacks, set a goal of completing an emergency response plan within next week. She also called for information to be consolidated at the National Cybersecurity Office, a supply chain monitoring network to be established, and cooperation with allied countries.
威力彩 draw No. 115086 takes place tonight. The winning numbers in the first section are 31, 32, 19, 01, 07 and 26; the winning number in the second section is 03.
Attack on church in Jordan leaves 9 dead; 3 suspects wounded in gunfight and arrested
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An attack on St. George’s Church in the village of Hamed, Karak Governorate, Jordan, left 9 people dead. Security forces arrested 3 suspects from the same family, with no signs of links to outside forces.
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Causing 9 deaths
3 suspects arrested
Christians make up around 2% to 3% of the population
China considers stronger trade secret protections, could bar foreign firms from exporting or importing technology
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中國商務部 has issued a draft proposal for public comment on protecting trade secrets. If a foreign entity infringes on Chinese trade secrets and endangers national sovereignty, it could be barred from importing or exporting goods or technology, have its investment restricted, or be prohibited from sending personnel into the country.
The 味全龍隊 won the 中華職棒 championship. Team president Ting Chung-wei said manager Yeh Chun-chang will remain in the role, and estimated that ticket and merchandise revenue from the 4 home games at Taipei Dome would exceed NT$200 million.
Haze from Indonesia eases; schools reopen in Malaysia’s Johor state
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The haze caused by wildfires in Indonesia has eased, and schools in Malaysia’s Johor state began a phased return to in-person classes on the 26th. Classes had been suspended for 10 days, affecting more than 1000 schools and about 600,000 students.
Saint Lucia Prime Minister to visit Taiwan on the 27th; President Lai to welcome him with military honors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Saint Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre will lead a delegation on a state visit to Taiwan from the 27th to the 31st. President Lai Ching-te will welcome him with military honors and host a state banquet. The delegation will visit facilities including 國泰綜合醫院, the TSMC Innovation Museum and Taipei 101. The two sides will deepen cooperation in areas including health care and education.
Chang Shih-ying wins her first Golden Bell Award, dedicating it to “all the mothers who never gave up”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Actor Chang Shih-ying won the Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries (Television Movie) award at the 61st Golden Bell Awards for “On the Road to Success,” her first Golden Bell Award. She dedicated it to “all the mothers who never gave up.”
Taoyuan Halloween City concert kicks off; 9 Snoopy art installations draw attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taoyuan Halloween City opens tonight and runs through Nov. 1, featuring 9 Snoopy art installations and 7 exclusive visual designs. An animated show will screen every night, alongside events including a costume contest.
Russia says more localized ceasefires are possible, but Ukraine offensive will not ease
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russia said it was open to implementing more localized humanitarian ceasefires but stressed that its military offensive against Ukraine would not ease, adding that it would continue striking Ukraine’s military-industrial complex.
Facts
Original（中央社莫斯科26日綜合外電報導）
A ceasefire in Oleshky will begin early tomorrow morning
Cheng Yen-ching prepares for shooting world championships, unwinds by playing Pikmin
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After wrapping up her events at the Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwanese shooting star Cheng Yen-ching will compete at the World University Shooting Championships at the Gongxi Shooting Range in late October, and use the event to prepare for next week’s World Shooting Championships in Qatar. One of her usual ways to unwind is playing the Pikmin mobile game.
Facts
Taiwan’s team sent 18 athletes to compete
Celebrate her 20th birthday
Bronze in the women’s 25-meter team pistol event
Women’s 10-meter air pistol individual event
They finished in 4th place.
Will be held at the Gongxi Shooting Range from Oct. 27 to 31
Chiang Wan-an: Rally crowd exceeded expectations; urges supporters to hit the streets and canvass
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
More than 50,000 people attended the opening rally for Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters. Chiang thanked supporters for their enthusiasm and urged them to canvass. On polling, he said the results were within the margin of error and that a series of events would be held to rally supporters.
Lee Sinje closes Golden Bell Awards red carpet in an off-the-shoulder gown; Hsieh Ying-hsuan shows off a plunging neckline [Photo gallery]
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The drama category ceremony of the 61st Golden Bell Awards was held at the Taipei Music Center, with nominees and guests appearing on the red carpet. Lee Sinje closed the event in an off-the-shoulder gown, while Hsieh Ying-hsuan showed off a plunging neckline.
Cai Qiaofei wins Golden Bell drama newcomer award, thanks those who gave her warmth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Actor Cai Qiaofei won the Golden Bell Award for Most Promising Newcomer in a Drama Program for “If I Had Never Seen the Sun,” thanking the cast and crew and the people and things that gave her warmth.
9-year-old child star Long Buxi wins Golden Bell miniseries newcomer award, delighting the audience with her surprise [Video]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
9-year-old child star Long Buxi won the Most Promising Newcomer in a Miniseries (Television Movie) award at the 61st Golden Bell Awards for her role in “No One at Home.” Her surprised reaction delighted the audience.
Vietnam building its first “homegrown wafer fab” but hitting a wall? Reuters: Site still overgrown with weeds, and it has not even ordered lithography equipment from ASML
Shen Po-yang proposes stitching together Civic Boulevard; Lee Chuan reveals “key to improvements”: Public cares most about 2 things
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Lee Chuan, the KMT’s candidate for New Taipei mayor, responded to the DPP’s Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang’s proposal to “stitch together the north and south sides of Civic Boulevard,” criticizing it for lacking concrete implementation details. He stressed that voters care more about practical intersection improvements and commuting safety.
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DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang proposed the concept of “stitching together the north and south sides of Civic Boulevard.”
KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan commented on the proposal on the 26th.
Lee Chuan stressed that people care more about whether intersections are easy to navigate and what concrete improvements are needed.
Lee Chuan said a city should not be considered divided merely because a map shows an elevated highway.
Lee Chuan said the mayor should specify where improvements will be made and how they will be carried out.
Could Kevin Tsai become “the next Chou Tzuyu”? Kuo Cheng-liang says “it’s completely different”: He brought the trouble on himself
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang commented on Kevin Tsai’s apology after controversy erupted over his appearance at an event for Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters. He said Tsai’s situation was completely different from Chou Tzuyu’s and that Tsai should take responsibility for his own words and actions. He also mentioned Chiang Wan-an’s opposition to people being suppressed for their speech.
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Kevin Tsai attended the campaign headquarters launch rally for DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, prompting a furious reaction from China.
Kevin Tsai posted on Weibo, saying, “I have never supported Taiwan independence,” and apologized to his business partners and fans.
Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang said Kevin Tsai’s case was completely different from Chou Tzuyu’s, and that Tsai had brought the trouble on himself.
Kuo Cheng-liang said Chou Tzuyu had not engaged in any political activity before and had simply held up the flag naturally.
Chiang Wan-an said no one should be suppressed for expressing any opinion.
Kevin Tsai’s statement saying he “does not support Taiwan independence” still fails to satisfy the CCP! State media blasts him: Better to say “I am Chinese” than write a long post
Calls attacks on Chiang Wan-an “political assassination”! Han Kuo-yu singles out Lai Ching-te: You once asked Tsai Ing-wen to stop online attacks by troll armies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu attended the launch rally for Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters on the 26th and strongly criticized media and online attacks on Chiang as “political assassination.” Citing Lai Ching-te’s past experience, he called on Lai to uphold democracy and his conscience, and vowed to prove justice through the ballot box.
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Speaking at the launch rally for Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters, Han Kuo-yu accused 95% of the country’s media and online platforms of concentrating their fire on Chiang.
Han Kuo-yu cited Lai Ching-te’s remarks during a past campaign and urged Lai to act according to his conscience and stop online troll attacks now.
Han Kuo-yu described Chiang Wan-an as upright, honest and full of positive energy.
Han Kuo-yu criticized the destruction of the rule of law and press freedom, which are prerequisites for Taiwan's democracy.
Han Kuo-yu called on voters to prove that good will triumph over evil with their ballots on Nov. 28.
Kaohsiung trains promising esports commentators and analysts！15 trainees undergo hands-on intensive training，with 4 heading straight to the national tournament broadcast desk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
高雄市政府青年局 held commentator and analyst training on Oct. 20 and 21，with Nia as the instructor. It selected 4 trainees to head straight to the broadcast desk for the 2026 National Youth Esports Championship，promoting closer ties between industry and academia.
Facts
The training course invited renowned esports commentator Nia to teach in person.
A total of 15 trainees took part in the training course.
The 4 selected trainees will go directly to the live broadcast desk for the “2026全國電競青年錦標賽 x KAOHSIUNG ESPORTS SHOWDOWN”.
The Youth Bureau director is Lin Kai-hsuan.
Participants included Lu Bing-cheng，a student at Cheng Shiu University，and Lai Hsiang-an，a student at Shu-Te University.
Oct. 26 International Evening Brief | Trump: If past presidents had been smart，there would be no Taiwan issue; CNN: US military can attack Iran within 96 hours of receiving orders; Yasuo Fukuda dies in Beijing，mourned as an “old friend”
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda died in Tokyo on Oct. 22，aged 90.
中國外交部 spokesperson Guo Jiakun called Yasuo Fukuda an “old friend” of the Chinese people and urged Japan's leaders to engage in deep reflection.
Israel will hold parliamentary elections on Oct. 27. Most polls project that Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc will win only 49 to 55 seats，short of the 61 needed to form a government.
A report by 亞洲協會政策研究所 said about 291 people attended the Chinese Communist Party's Fifth Plenum of the Twentieth Central Committee，just 77.4% of the committee's original 376 members.
Trump demanded that the government receive a 10% stake in 英特爾 for free，saying it is now worth $12 billion.
Shen Po-yang's image shifts dramatically in 3 months？Chen Yi points to the “biggest problem”：if elected，he may stop at nothing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Internet personality Chen Yi criticized Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang for a dramatic shift in his public image during the election campaign，from an anti-China，pro-Taiwan firebrand to a rational，pragmatic nice guy. She compared him with Ko Wen-je and warned that he might stop at nothing if elected.
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As the 2026 local elections approached，internet personality Chen Yi said Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang's public image had undergone a major shift in just 3 months.
Chen Yi said Shen Po-yang used to behave in the Legislative Yuan like a “childish brat mouthing off” and charging over people，but now argues against personal attacks.
Shen Po-yang had long advocated abolishing the death penalty，but changed his position to support it for the election.
Chen Yi stressed that her views were purely personal，that whoever wins would not affect her interests，and that she simply dislikes dishonesty and double standards.
Cough syrup fails to stop coughing！66-year-old longtime smoker develops pneumonia；doctor warns that autumn-winter temperature swings could trigger COPD
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hsiao Hui-yuan，chief of pulmonology at 阮綜合醫院，warned about respiratory illnesses in autumn and winter，saying that chronic lung disease patients who mistake a persistent cough for a common cold and self-medicate risk delaying treatment and developing pneumonia.
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A 66-year-old retired veteran in Kaohsiung，known as Mr. Gao，had smoked for years and had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. After delaying medical care and taking cough syrup he bought himself，he was diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia and hospitalized for a week of antibiotic treatment.
Hsiao Hui-yuan，chief of pulmonology at 阮綜合醫院，advised people to seek medical attention to identify the cause if a cough persists for more than three weeks without improving.
From October each year，the day-night temperature gap widens and humidity falls，often bringing symptoms commonly known as “autumn dryness”，including itchy，dry skin，a dry，sore throat and a dry cough.
After the Frost's Descent solar term，the temperature gap between morning and evening may reach 7 to 10°C. Middle-aged and older people should wear extra layers when exercising outdoors and keep their nose，mouth and airways warm.
Hsiao Hui-yuan stressed that quitting smoking is essential for people with chronic lung disease to protect their lung health. They should avoid not only smoking themselves but also secondhand and thirdhand smoke.
Can Netanyahu stay in power？Israel votes on the 27th；neither of the two blocs likely to win a majority，with Arab parties holding the balance
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Israel will hold parliamentary elections on Oct. 27，the first nationwide vote since the Hamas attack. Polls show neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot is likely to win the 61 seats needed for a majority，making Arab parties the pivotal minority.
Facts
Israel will hold parliamentary elections on Oct. 27，the first nationwide vote since the Hamas attack on Oct. 7，2023.
Most polls project that neither of the two blocs will win the 61 seats needed to form a government on its own.
The two Arab parties，the Joint List and Ra'am，are projected to win about 13 seats.
21% of Israelis named the economy and cost of living as their top priority.
Hebron was placed under a complete lockdown over the pre-election weekend，displacing more than 2,600 people.
南亞科 has plunged 100 yuan in October！Expert laments that this group “wouldn't listen to a single bearish warning back then”：they even got scolded for saying so
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
南亞科 shares have retreated sharply from their October peak to 414 yuan，raising concerns about the memory industry's outlook. Expert Ye Yu-shuo criticized some investors for blindly holding on and rejecting bearish information，urging them to think independently and return to the fundamentals of value investing.
Facts
南亞科 shares fell from above 500 yuan in early October to 414 yuan.
宏碁 Chairman Chen Jun-sheng expects average memory costs to have a chance of declining in 2027.
Analyst Kuo Che-jung disagreed with Chen Jun-sheng and advised investors not to buy 宏碁.
Financial expert Ye Yu-shuo said the market will not follow investors' wishes simply because they dislike a particular viewpoint.
After planning to sell its 鎧俠 stake for a big profit，SK海力士 is planning to issue a one-off special dividend of 394 billion.
Kaohsiung boosts subsidies for motorcycle license training！Central and city governments offer up to 3,700 yuan combined；Transportation Bureau urges applicants to act quickly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
高雄市政府交通局 has increased subsidies for motorcycle rider training for the first time this year，combining a central government subsidy of 1,300 yuan with a local subsidy of 2,400 yuan for up to 3,700 yuan in total. The program encourages eligible city residents to attend approved training courses to strengthen defensive riding skills and reduce accident risks.
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高雄市政府交通局 has launched an increased motorcycle rider training subsidy for the first time this year，with central and local government subsidies totaling up to 3,700 yuan.
Applicants must be registered residents of Kaohsiung，complete training at an approved standard heavy motorcycle training school and obtain a license.
Professional rider training can reduce traffic violations by about 59% and accident risk by about 36%.
The Highway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications provides a subsidy of 1,300 yuan per person，with 高雄市政府 adding another 2,400 yuan.
Common causes of motorcycle accidents include failing to yield as required，improper turns and failing to maintain a safe distance.
The last Kaohsiung Culture and Arts Awards！Chen Chi-mai：Six years pass in a flash；culture and the arts are the soul of a city
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Kaohsiung Culture and Arts Awards were held at the Kaohsiung Cultural Center on the 26th，with Mayor Chen Chi-mai presenting awards to Chung Ling，Chen Yen-chu，Yang Shun-fa，Li Che-yi and 三餘文化. It was Chen's last time attending the ceremony during his tenure，and he emphasized that culture and the arts are the soul of a city.
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The 2026 Kaohsiung Culture and Arts Awards ceremony was held in the Zhishan Hall of the Kaohsiung Cultural Center on the 26th，with Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai presenting the awards in person.
This year's five Kaohsiung Culture and Arts Award recipients were Chung Ling，Chen Yen-chu，Yang Shun-fa，Li Che-yi and 三餘文化股份有限公司.
Photographer Yang Shun-fa is the first artist in the history of the Kaohsiung Culture and Arts Awards to win for using photography to document changes to the land.
Musician Li Che-yi won the award，marking the first time a father and son have both received the Kaohsiung Culture and Arts Award. His father，Li Wu-nan，won in 2010.
Nanguan arts preserver Chen Yen-chu was recognized by the Ministry of Culture in 2024 as a preserver of “Important Traditional Performing Arts—Nanguan Music”.
Writer Chung Ling grew up as a child in Kaohsiung's Neiwei military dependents' village. Her book My Years of Youthful Growth is set in life in Kaohsiung's military dependents' villages.
This year，the Kaohsiung Culture and Arts Awards received 28 nominations. After careful discussion and a secret ballot，the selection committee chose five recipients.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda dies: Beijing mourns ‘old friend’ who championed repairing Japan-China ties, takes veiled swipe at Takaichi
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda has died at the age of 90. China mourned him while taking a veiled swipe at the current government; Japanese media offered mixed assessments, and Sanae Takaichi expressed her condolences.
Facts
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda died at a hospital in Tokyo on Oct. 22 at the age of 90.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun called Yasuo Fukuda an “old friend” of the Chinese people and urged Japan’s leaders to engage in deep reflection.
During his lifetime, Yasuo Fukuda criticized Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on a contingency involving Taiwan, saying she had failed to consider China’s harsh reaction.
Yasuo Fukuda served as chief cabinet secretary for 1289 days and was dubbed the “shadow foreign minister” during Junichiro Koizumi’s cabinet.
Yasuo Fukuda became prime minister in 2007 and signed a joint statement with Chinese President Hu Jintao in 2008 affirming efforts to promote a strategic, mutually beneficial relationship.
Presidential-level wordplay? Tsai Ing-wen campaigns in Taitung, suddenly declares, “I will not give in” over this
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former President Tsai Ing-wen visited Taitung on the 26th to campaign for Democratic Progressive Party county magistrate candidate Chen Ying, promote a new pineapple custard apple ice pop and the results of a Korean order, and sparked a wordplay controversy after mentioning karaoke.
Facts
Former President Tsai Ing-wen visited Taitung on the 26th to campaign alongside Democratic Progressive Party Taitung County magistrate candidate Chen Ying.
Chen Ying worked with the Ministry of Agriculture and businesses to slice whole pineapple custard apples and flash-freeze them, creating fresh-fruit bars that can be enjoyed year-round.
Chen Ying traveled to South Korea to broker cooperation between Taitung businesses and Korean traders, securing an order for 50,000 pineapple custard apple ice pops.
Tsai Ing-wen wrote on social media that Chen Ying wanted to take her to karaoke, adding, “This is so terrifying. I will not give in.”
Some online users thought Tsai Ing-wen’s words appeared to be a play on words, imitating former Taiwan People’s Party chair Ko Wen-je’s famous line, “Lai Xiangde, I will not give in.”
Su Chiao-hui becomes a “fairy godmother” and casts a spell in Tamsui! More than a thousand families celebrate Halloween in costume; she promotes a child-friendly city vision from a 95-centimeter perspective
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui held a Halloween family event in Tamsui on the 26th, pledging to promote a child-friendly city policy from a “95-centimeter perspective.” She also reviewed her past achievements in securing school improvements to strengthen her family-friendly image.
Facts
Su Chiao-hui held a Halloween event at Tamsui New City Elementary School on the 26th, appearing as a fairy godmother and interacting with more than a thousand families.
Su Chiao-hui pledged that if elected New Taipei mayor, she would promote a child-friendly city policy from a “95-centimeter perspective.”
During her time as a legislator, Su Chiao-hui secured more than 230 school infrastructure and facility improvement projects for 43 elementary and junior high schools in New Taipei City.
Since its launch in June this year, the “Otter Mom’s Park” has toured Banqiao, Linkou, Tamsui, Xizhi, Yingge, Zhonghe and Tucheng.
Su Chiao-hui’s “95-centimeter perspective” proposal includes adjusting the height of public transit seats and adding shade facilities in parks.
Middle East conflict flares up again?! U.S. military prepares “strike plan within 96 hours”; CNN says Trump could act with a single order
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
CNN reported that the U.S. military has prepared a plan to strike Iran within 96 hours, with a potentially large-scale operation. Attention is focused on developments after Israel’s 10/27 and the United States’ 11/3 elections. Representatives from several countries have traveled to Tehran to mediate, but the results remain unclear, while Iran’s economy deteriorates and security threats escalate.
Facts
The U.S. military has prepared an attack plan and could launch a large-scale military operation against Iran within 96 hours of an order from Trump.
The new wave of attacks would be larger in scale than previous “mowing the lawn” strikes, with energy, military and nuclear facilities among the targets.
The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports has driven up prices in Iran, with rice prices rising more than 60% and beef prices more than 150%.
Israel has put its plan for a unilateral attack on hold and is preparing for joint action with the United States instead; the timing could fall after the U.S. midterm elections.
An adviser to Iran’s parliament speaker said the country would wage an “asymmetric, fierce and decisive” war.
A memo from National Intelligence Director Clayton to Secretary of State Rubio said that some Iranian operations targeting U.S. personnel had entered their final stages.
Cheng Li-wun heads south to Kaohsiung to defend a key KMT seat! Presents Huang Yu-ting with a “high-vote victory” plaque and urges voters to consolidate their support to get her into the city council
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
As the 2026 Kaohsiung City Council election enters its final stretch, KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun traveled to the city’s Eighth District to campaign for candidate Huang Yu-ting, presenting her with a congratulatory plaque and urging voters to consolidate their support. She stressed the importance of Huang’s grassroots experience in preserving the KMT’s council oversight seats.
Facts
KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun headed south to Kaohsiung on the 25th, visiting the campaign office of Huang Yu-ting, a city council candidate in the Eighth District, to show her support and present a congratulatory plaque.
Huang Yu-ting has served as a neighborhood chief for 2 terms, or a total of 8 years, as chief of Renjing Village in Lingya District.
Huang Yu-ting is a qualified professional care worker and has proposed integrating community day-care centers with neighborhood long-term care stations.
The Eighth District covers 3 administrative districts—Qianjin, Xinxing and Lingya—and has 121 neighborhoods.
Cheng Li-wun stressed that Huang Yu-ting is a key candidate for maintaining the KMT’s oversight strength in the city council.
Huang Yu-ting’s campaign office displayed 6 main policy priorities centered on “peace of mind for older homes,” “convenient transportation” and “senior-friendly services.”
Cheng Li-wun was warmly welcomed by nearly a hundred supporters when she arrived.
Making news broadcasts also a lesson in emotions: Taipei’s student anchor contest gives top honors to Lihu, Wenchang and Tsai Hsing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taipei City Department of Education held the “I’m a Young News Anchor” contest, incorporating social and emotional learning (SEL). Lihu, Wenchang and Tsai Hsing schools won top honors, with students exploring emotional issues through news production.
Facts
A total of 17 schools and 30 teams advanced to the second round of judging.
Lihu Elementary School’s entry was titled “Emotion Report: Decoding the Young Aerobics Prodigy, the Emotional Superpower Behind the Smile.”
Wenchang Elementary School’s entry was titled “A Special Bilingual Class Takes You Into SEL.”
Private Tsai Hsing Elementary School’s entry was titled “Unmasking the Emotional Tricks Used in Scams.”
The competition had 2 stages, preliminary and second-round judging, and selected 3 top-prize teams, 5 merit-award teams and 11 honorable-mention teams.
Newcomer faces tough fight in Zuoying-Nanzih race! Wang Yi-chuan heads south to rescue Chang Yi-li, warns that “a sure win” could become a death knell
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
As the 2026 Kaohsiung City Council election enters its final stretch, Democratic Progressive Party newcomer Chang Yi-li in the Zuoying-Nanzih District has received support from legislator Wang Yi-chuan, who urged her to turn online buzz into votes to avoid defeat.
Facts
Legislator Wang Yi-chuan traveled south to Kaohsiung on the 26th, accompanying Democratic Progressive Party city council candidate Chang Yi-li in the Zuoying-Nanzih District on a campaign walk through Nandu Night Market in Nanzih District.
Chang Yi-li is the youngest city council candidate nominated by the Democratic Progressive Party in the Zuoying-Nanzih District this election and previously gained experience in Chen Chi-mai’s city government.
Chang Yi-li has voiced support for “Concert Economy 3.0,” a vision proposed by Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung.
The Kaohsiung City Council election will be held on Nov. 28.
The Zuoying-Nanzih District is home to 2 major concert venues: the Kaohsiung Arena and the National Stadium.
Lin Chih-hung wins praise for securing a flood detention basin project worth more than 7 billion! Yen Wen-chang invokes Hsieh Chang-ting’s election loss as a cautionary tale, urgently warns: “Don’t split the vote”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former legislator Yen Wen-chang attended the founding of the support association for Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung, praising his efforts to secure the Bade flood detention basin. Yen cited the lesson of Hsieh Chang-ting’s 1986 loss after votes were split and urged voters to consolidate their support to avoid repeating history.
Facts
Lin Chih-hung actively coordinated efforts to designate about 4.7 hectares, or more than 14,000 ping, of former agricultural research station land for the Bade flood detention basin.
Original顏文章以每坪50萬元估算，認為八德滯洪池土地價值高達70多億元。
In 1986, after the Democratic Progressive Party was founded, it entered a supplementary legislative election for the first time. Hsieh Chang-ting unexpectedly lost after supporters split their votes.
Lin Chih-hung came close to losing in the previous election, falling short by fewer than 1,000 votes.
The 2026 Kaohsiung City Council election will be held on Nov. 28.
The Bade flood detention basin will help address long-standing flooding in the Chishan area of Fengshan.
Lin Chih-hung serves as a Kaohsiung City Councilor and a member of the Democratic Progressive Party’s Central Standing Committee.
Cross-faction alliance aims for a council majority! Kang Yu-cheng, Ho Chuan-feng and Cheng Meng-ju to hold joint campaign headquarters launch in Sanmin District on 11/1
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung City Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng and city councilors Ho Chuan-feng and Cheng Meng-ju of the Democratic Progressive Party announced that they would jointly hold a campaign headquarters launch on Nov. 1, with Chen Chi-mai, Lai Jui-lung and others invited to appear in support. The event showcases cross-faction unity in Sanmin District, with the goal of securing a council majority.
Facts
Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung City Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng and city councilors Ho Chuan-feng and Cheng Meng-ju will jointly launch their campaign headquarters at Sanfeng Temple Square at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 1.
Former acting mayor Yeh Chu-lan, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai and DPP candidate for Kaohsiung mayor Lai Jui-lung will attend the joint founding rally and lend their support.
The event’s slogan is “Sanmin United, Fight for a Majority in the Council,” aiming to showcase a new model of cross-faction integration.
The three have released an invitation video titled “It’s Not a Scheduling Conflict; It Was Planned,” symbolizing a shift from individual campaigns to teamwork.
Taiwanese pop diva Huang Fei will perform at the event. She once studied at Shu-Te Home Economics and Commercial High School in Sanmin District and has deep ties to the area.
The three have jointly launched “Sanmin United” campaign billboards, allowing voters to sense a spirit of unity both on the streets and in event invitations.
The joint campaign rally reflects the pan-green camp’s hope to harness integrated local forces to boost the mayoral and council races and win a majority of council seats.
Iron-grille windows tell a century of school history: Dongyuan Elementary School’s “Dongyuan in Comics” wins Public Art Education Promotion Award
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Dongyuan Elementary School has combined its century-long history with Garazai culture to create the public artwork “Dongyuan in Comics.” Through a range of educational outreach activities, including tours of the iron-grille windows, teacher workshops and parent-child walking tours, the school has deepened students’, teachers’ and the community’s understanding of local culture. It recently won the Ministry of Culture’s Public Art Award in the Education Promotion category.
Facts
Dongyuan Elementary School in Taipei’s Wanhua District wins the Ministry of Culture’s Public Art Award in the Education Promotion category
Dongyuan Elementary School’s public artwork is titled “Dongyuan in Comics” and consists of fifteen iron-grille windows
Dongyuan Elementary School was founded in the first year of the Republic of China and was known as “Garazai Public School” during Japanese rule
“Dongyuan in Comics” is based on the concept of a “story corridor,” using comic panels to link the origins of place names with the school’s history
Children at Dongyuan Elementary School’s kindergarten become “little iron-grille window tour guides” to introduce the artwork
The parents’ association organizes volunteer activities and parent-child mini trips, including the “Walk Through Garazai” event
Gentle Monster x Maison Margiela unveil main campaign film for 4th collaboration collection
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Global fashion eyewear brand Gentle Monster has unveiled the main campaign film, created by artist Alex Prager, ahead of the launch of its 4th collaboration collection with luxury brand Maison Margiela. The collection will go on sale starting Oct. 29.
Facts
43 sunglass styles
25 optical styles
68 styles in total
Starting Oct. 29
Companies mentioned：Gentle Monster、Maison Margiela、株式会社 IICOMBINED JAPAN
U-Stella株式会社 to dissolve and liquidate after business transfer; the U-Stella brand will continue under ユーステラグループ
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ユーステラグループホールディングス合同会社 will reorganize its management structure on the 10th anniversary of the launch of the “U-Stella” concept, consolidating U-Stella株式会社’s business oversight functions within the group. After the transfer is completed, U-Stella株式会社 will be dissolved and liquidated, but the “U-Stella” brand itself will continue.
Grand opening on Oct. 28: SHOGUN BURGER’s Omicho Market location launches exclusive mini burgers perfect for eating on the go
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Wagyu burger specialty shop “SHOGUN BURGER,” operated by 株式会社ガネーシャ, will open a new location in the Omicho Market area of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Oct. 28, 2026, and launch its exclusive “Fried Oyster Slider”.
Latest episode of “NoBorder,” new media tackling terrestrial TV taboos, released #70
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社NoBorder released the latest episode, #70, of its new media program “NoBorder” on Oct. 24. The episode examined 3 political mysteries: the “intoxicated press conference” by 中川昭一, the stabbing of House of Representatives member 石井紘基, and the sudden death of 下妻市長 須藤豊次. It featured a multifaceted discussion of lingering questions and possible truths behind the reporting.
山本杏’s long-awaited photo book set for release on Jan. 14 (Thu.)! Comment from the artist also included
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
東京ニュース通信社 announced that it will release “山本杏1st写真集（仮）,” the 1st photo book by model and actor 山本杏, on Jan. 14, 2027. The book was photographed in Okinawa and will be available in a standard edition as well as a limited edition with a making-of DVD, along with retailer-specific bonuses.
“100% automation” demonstrated, from planning and writing articles and columns to proofreading and publication with “GitCas AI編集部”; external access to next-generation AI editorial department integration platform now available
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社diggtag demonstrated 100% automation from planning through publication on its media outlet “GitCas 超★映画速報” and began offering its next-generation integrated AI editorial department platform, “GitCas AI編集部,” to external users.
Facts
100% automation
About 6 months
Companies mentioned：株式会社diggtag、GitCas 超★映画速報、GitCas AI編集部、GitCas Media Management System
Real-time commentary and analysis exclusive to the venue: “T League Arena Voice” to be held at the バタフライ presents Kanoya event!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
一般社団法人Ｔリーグ announced that it will offer “T League Arena Voice,” free real-time commentary and analysis streamed exclusively at the venue via the audio platform “Voicy,” operated by 株式会社Voicy. The service will be available at the “ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 season バタフライ presents Kanoya” event, to be held in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, in November 2026.
Facts
More than 2.5 million registered members
More than 2,000 channels
Application acceptance rate: around 5%
Average listener retention rate is approximately 80%
[PIW] Guest appearance by 鍵山優真 confirmed! Advance ticket sales through ticket agencies start today!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Guest skaters, including 鍵山優真, have been confirmed for the Tokyo performances of “Prince Ice World,” the ice show operated by 株式会社西武メディア・コミュニケーションズ, and advance ticket sales began on Oct. 26.
Facts
Launched in 1978
Starting today, Oct. 26 (Mon.)
Feb. 20 (Sat.)–23 (Tue., holiday), 2027
※ 8 performances over 4 days
1st performance: 11:30–14:00
2nd performance: 16:00–18:30
Original一般発売：11月13日(金)12:00より
Trade name changed from 株式会社ブルーミューズ on April 1, 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社西武メディア・コミュニケーションズ、西武グループ、ダイドードリンコアイスアリーナ、SEIBU PRINCE CLUB、西武鉄道、西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、西武不動産、グリーンハウス、J・MADE、宮園輸入車販売、FULL LIFE、公益財団法人 日本スケート連盟、西東京市、西東京市教育委員会、TOKYO MX、文化放送、tvkコミュニケーションズ、株式会社ブルーミューズ、西武ホールディングス
Preparing for security crises in the AI era: 2026 October edition of the AI Agent “Security Skills” Chaos Map released. 6,898 items organized into 13 fields, with a web version that shows details and safety assessments with a click
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ウォーカー released the “AI Agent Security Skills Chaos Map, October 2026 Edition” on “cccskills,” its Japanese-language search site for AI agent skills. Of the 97,647 publicly available skills, 6,898 related to security were organized into 13 fields, and safety assessments can be checked on the web version.
Facts
6,898 items
13 fields
97,647 items
947 repositories
814 authors
1,184 items
47 items listed
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウォーカー、Claude Code、Codex、OpenClaw、OWASP、OpenAI、Anthropic、Cloudflare、Vercel、NVIDIA、Microsoft、GitHub、Google、Trail of Bits、Cisco
Born in Sendai and recognized by a renowned New York establishment: “GLUTENLESS SELECT,” a semi-fresh pasta with about 80% less gluten, to launch in January 2027
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社トリニティエナジー, part of 古川電気グループ, has developed “GLUTENLESS SELECT,” a semi-fresh pasta with about 80% less gluten, and will begin online sales in January 2027.
Facts
Launch planned for January 2027
This product in 2026
Saturday, Oct. 31
Sunday, Nov. 1
By lowering the proportion of wheat flour... even when reduced to 40% of the powder
The theoretical upper limit for the reduction rate was 60%
There is a standard of 20 ppm or less for gluten-free products, but
Companies mentioned：株式会社トリニティエナジー、古川電気工業株式会社、古川電気グループ、Roberto's、Zero Otto Nove、khb東日本放送、あすと長町 杜の広場にぎわいづくり協議会、古河電気工業株式会社
From autumn maid outfits to festive Christmas costumes! 12 women’s costume styles in total from “リリカルパレット” and “ルミパピエ”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社クリアストーン will release 12 autumn and winter costumes, including new colors, from its women’s costume lines “Lyrical palette (リリカルパレット)” and “Lumipapier (ルミパピエ).”
ORICO announces a 32GB USB flash drive with a direct-plug design and strap—no cap needed, helps prevent loss, ready to use when plugged in, lightweight and durable, with a 5-year warranty in Japan
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ORICO has announced a 32GB USB flash drive featuring a cap-free direct-plug design and a strap to help prevent loss. It comes with a 5-year warranty in Japan, and a limited-time discount campaign for PRIME members is underway.
Aiming for a 50% referral hiring rate! 2028 new graduate “Referral Project Kickoff Meeting” to be held on Oct. 13 and 15
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ニッカホーム株式会社 has launched its “Offeree Referral Project” in earnest, aiming for a 50% referral hiring rate for 2028 new graduate recruitment. It held a kickoff meeting in which 2027 graduates who had received job offers took the lead and competed in teams to see who could generate the most applications.
Facts
A company-wide hiring plan of 120 people
Operates more than 120 stores nationwide
Secured 249 applications
Led to 3 people actually joining the company
Boasts annual sales of 81.88 billion yen
The company-wide hiring target for 2028 graduates is 120 people
Held from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1! “One Person, One Flower Halloween Fest 2026: Enjoy Halloween with Flowers”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
An overview of “One Person, One Flower Halloween Fest 2026,” to be held at Kego Park from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. Plans include the “FLOWER MARKET,” selling flower seedlings and cut flowers grown in Fukuoka City; a community flower bed contest; and workshops led by students from 筑紫女学園大学.
This country is full of anger and will keep protesting: Macron caught in a deadlock
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A wave of protests in France that has lasted for weeks has yet to abate, with demonstrators planning another protest on October 31 and a strike on November 5. Fiscal strain and political constraints have left Macron’s government in a deadlock, unable to respond to demands.
Facts
Several protest groups and unions in France plan to hold a new round of nationwide demonstrations on October 31.
Demonstrators are pushing for a nationwide strike on November 5 to maintain pressure on the government.
French social activist 阿澤爾瑪·西戈 said the country is full of anger.
Macron’s government had fiscal room to maneuver when it faced the Yellow Vest movement in 2019.
Macron’s presidential term will end next April.
His centrist bloc no longer has the parliamentary majority needed to advance major legislation.
If the government further increases public spending, it will face greater fiscal pressure.
If the government insists on controlling spending, it could intensify demonstrators’ dissatisfaction over wages, the cost of living and public services.
〈U.S. Premarket〉Anthropic’s IPO filing ignites AI enthusiasm! Chip stocks lead rebound as major indexes open higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks opened higher Monday as Anthropic’s IPO filing reignited AI enthusiasm and semiconductor shares rebounded. Investors are focused this week on the Fed’s decision and tech giants’ earnings. Meta announced plans to raise $95 billion to expand its AI facilities, while Brazil’s election results sent related ETFs tumbling.
Facts
Anthropic filed for an IPO, reviving enthusiasm for AI investments. A rebound in semiconductor stocks lifted major U.S. indexes at the open.
Original投資人本周聚焦聯準會利率決策及科技巨頭財報，檢視AI投資回報。
Meta Platforms announced plans to raise up to $95 billion through a stock sale to fund the expansion of its AI infrastructure.
The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF plunged 26% after Brazilian President Lula scored an upset victory.
巴克萊 upgraded 特斯拉 to “Overweight,” sending its shares higher in premarket trading.
〈IPO〉AI model giant races to go public! Anthropic files publicly, aims to challenge SpaceX’s fundraising record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Anthropic filed for an IPO on Nasdaq. Its first-half revenue grew to $16.3 billion, while its net loss widened to $80.7 billion, as it aims to challenge SpaceX’s fundraising record.
Facts
Anthropic publicly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the 26th.
Anthropic plans to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker “ANT.”
Anthropic’s revenue reached $16.3 billion in the first half of this year, while its net loss widened to $80.7 billion.
Anthropic’s net revenue retention rate reached 900%.
Anthropic expects its fundraising to match or exceed SpaceX’s record IPO haul of $85.7 billion.
Anthropic was founded in 2021 by CEO Dario Amodei.
A screen failure on the iPhone Duo is marked by an unusual sound at the fold, followed by a crack 3 to 5 centimeters long appearing below it.
iFixit speculated that the problem may stem from the central support rod failing to retract properly when the phone is closed, putting excessive pressure on the screen.
Original鴻海員工表示蘋果曾降低良率質檢標準以保證供應，導致螢幕故障產品流入市場機率變高。
鴻海 insiders said materials on the iPhone Duo production line have been urgently replaced, actual production has not been affected, and this year’s inventory will be around 7.5 million units.
Even the AI boom could hit a wall! Citadel co-CIO warns credit market test is not over
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Citadel co-CIO Pablo Salame warned that the huge capital spending demands of the AI boom are pushing lenders’ risk tolerance to its limits, disrupting credit market financing. The adjustment is not over, he said, stressing that this is not a crisis but a need to reset expectations.
Facts
城堡投資(Citadel) co-CIO Pablo Salame warned that the AI wave will not benefit every company and will leave some sinking.
Risk premiums on non-investment-grade bonds in global credit markets have surged sharply amid AI infrastructure construction.
Meta's future committed spending has risen to $825 billion.
Anthropic may spend $750 billion over the next few years to acquire more computing power.
Musk warned that blocked debt-financing channels could leave more than 200 AI cloud providers facing bankruptcy and consolidation.
Citadel founder Griffin said a bubble has almost certainly begun to emerge in the AI sector.
AI is burning through cash! Meta plans to raise $95 billion; three giants, including 輝達, are interested in buying in
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Meta announced plans to raise $95 billion for AI infrastructure, with three giants including 輝達 planning to subscribe for $5 billion. The move aims to strengthen data centers and cloud computing capacity to compete with rivals such as OpenAI, despite short-term negative cash flow; its long-term strategic intent is clear.
Facts
Meta plans to raise up to $95 billion through common and preferred shares.
輝達, 超微 and 博通 are interested in subscribing for up to $5 billion in Class A common shares combined.
Meta has launched a public offering of about $35 billion in common shares and mandatorily convertible preferred shares.
Meta’s free cash flow turned negative in the third quarter, at $2.12 billion.
Meta claims Muse Wonder's capabilities in tasks such as programming are now comparable to those of ChatGPT and Claude.
Trading in the Class C shares is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.
Meta's future committed spending totals about $825 billion, mainly involving data centers and AI infrastructure.
長鑫科技 reportedly rejects memory orders from 蘋果 and Taiwanese manufacturers! It prioritizes the Chinese market and pushes for DRAM self-sufficiency
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In pursuit of DRAM self-sufficiency, 長鑫科技 has rejected overseas orders, including those from 蘋果, and prioritized domestic customers such as 小米. It also faces challenges from lagging HBM technology and equipment controls.
Facts
長鑫科技 rejected memory orders from 蘋果 and Taiwanese server manufacturers, prioritizing the Chinese market.
長鑫科技 has supplied 小米 with LPDDR6 DRAM for use in its self-developed XRING 03.
長鑫科技 has cut HBM supply by 25% because of extremely poor yields.
長鑫科技 expects to increase its monthly DRAM capacity by 100,000 wafers within a year.
長鑫科技's HBM technology is reportedly two generations behind Samsung, SK海力士 and Micron.
Not just hybrid vehicles! EU could expand import restrictions as early as early next year, targeting Chinese furniture and machinery
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The EU plans to expand import restrictions on Chinese chemicals, furniture and machinery in the first quarter of 2027 to narrow its trade deficit of 360 billion euros. The move aims to replicate the quota model for hybrid vehicles to protect European industries, while seeking to avoid provoking strong retaliation from Beijing.
Facts
The EU plans to introduce a new round of import defense measures as early as the first quarter of 2027, setting import caps or imposing tariffs on products such as Chinese chemicals, furniture and machinery.
The European Commission hopes to replicate its approach to hybrid vehicles by limiting imports of Chinese hybrid vehicles to 350,000 a year.
The EU's trade deficit with China reached 360 billion euros last year, equivalent to about $404 billion.
China's Ministry of Commerce warned the EU this month not to imagine it could profit by applying pressure, and announced an anti-dumping investigation into p-nitrotoluene.
The Commission expects to propose an implementation plan for hybrid vehicle quotas in the coming weeks, aiming for them to take effect in December and remain in force for four years.
China's quota will increase by 6% annually starting in the second year; quotas for Japan, South Korea and other countries will follow a similar arrangement.
EU leaders urged the Commission to accelerate cross-industry action and establish new powers to reduce the trade deficit and deter Chinese retaliation.
Oil prices suddenly fall! Iran to hold talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan; Trump keeps option of striking Iran open
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East have sent international oil prices lower. Iran is holding high-level talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to discuss regional security. The United States has signaled that it may take military action against Iran or negotiate, and has reduced staffing at its Middle East embassies. Crude shipping costs have soared amid the ongoing conflict, affecting purchasing decisions by Asian refiners.
Facts
Brent crude fell below $110 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped to around $100 a barrel.
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey will meet with Iranian officials in Tehran.
The global average cost of shipping crude has surged to more than $20 a barrel, while shipping costs on Middle East routes have topped $35 a barrel.
Asian refiners are expected to buy about 50% less U.S. crude scheduled to arrive in November than they did in September.
There were 28 confirmed vessel attack incidents around the Persian Gulf in October, a record for a single month.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert affecting several villages in Ji'an Township, Hualien County, as crews carry out emergency repairs to a leak. The affected villages are Taichang, Yong'an, Ji'an, Fuxing and Qingfeng. The alert is effective from 2026-10-26 20:04 until 2026-10-27 00:00.
台灣自來水公司 is arranging an outsourced inspection of the high-voltage electrical equipment at the Mingde Water Purification Plant, causing a water outage in Beikeng Village, Touwu Township, Miaoli County.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Xinyi District, Keelung, caused by an irregular power supply from 台電 equipment. The affected neighborhoods are Dongguang, Dong'an, Dongming, Dongxin and Lidong. The alert is effective from 2026-10-26 19:33 until 2026-10-27 00:00.
To improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines along Changping Road, Section 5, and other locations in Shengang District, Taichung, with an expected water outage in Shenan Village.