【BS10】Ryohei Odai transforms into Kamen Rider at a spectacular open-air bath!? Autumn foliage spots in Minoh, Osaka, explored with Kanji Tsuda and Kazusa Okuyama
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
On the BS10 travel program “今泊まりたい！いいふろ温泉宿,” Ryohei Odai visits autumn foliage spots in Minoh, Osaka, and Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Minoh Kanko Hotel with Kanji Tsuda and Kazusa Okuyama. The program will feature special segments, including tokusatsu talk and a Kamen Rider transformation pose.
Facts
Every Monday at 8:00 p.m.
Nov. 2 (Mon.)
Monday the 9th
A place about 30 minutes away by train
A retro-modern traditional house more than 60 years old
Minoh Falls, with a 33-meter drop
Reopened after renovations on Oct. 1 this year
Look down at the night view from about 180 meters above sea level
株式会社ストライプインターナショナル has launched the “WINTER COLLECTION” feature page, offering ideas for winter outfits, on its official online store, STRIPE CLUB, as of Oct. 27, 2026. It is also running a campaign offering 20% off when customers buy a set of eligible items.
Facts
All 5 brands
8 looks
20% OFF
Oct. 27, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、STRIPE CLUB、earth music&ecology、AMERICAN HOLIC、Green Parks、YECCA VECCA、GARAGE OF GOOD CLOTHING
【柏高島屋】The “Grand Kyoto Exhibition” is on! An autumn encounter with Kyoto’s delicious food and beautiful sights. From Kyoto gourmet treats to crafts that brighten everyday life, including a feature on next year’s zodiac animal.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
柏高島屋 will hold the “Grand Kyoto Exhibition” starting Oct. 28, showcasing Kyoto’s long-established gourmet foods and crafts, including live demonstrations and sales.
“暴走列伝 単車の虎” marks its 15th anniversary! A 45-day “15th Anniversary SPECIAL Event” will be held. Will “15 Kenichiro Iwahashis” appear in a one-on-one fight!?
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
暴走列伝 単車の虎, operated by 株式会社DONUTS, will hold a special event for 45 days starting Oct. 27, 2026, to mark the 15th anniversary of its launch.
株式会社DONUTS launched “ジョブカン給与前払いサービス,” which links with attendance data in real time, on Oct. 26, 2026, as an option for its “ジョブカン” attendance management system.
Facts
More than 300,000 companies have adopted the series to date
Available starting Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
Original利用料金 : 1回あたり700円(税抜)
Cumulative number of companies that had adopted the Jobcan series as of the end of December 2025
【SHOO・LA・RUE】Enjoy a cozy, soft feel and moisture-activated heat for warmth in winter. Last year’s hit “Mochimochi Knit Set” evolves into the “Mochikoko Knit Series”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
SHOO・LA・RUE, a women’s fashion brand operated by ワールドグループ’s 株式会社アルカスインターナショナル, has evolved last year’s hit “Mochimochi Knit Set” into the new “Mochikoko Knit Series.” This season adds 3 items—a cable-knit sweater, cardigan and skirt—and features moisture-activated heat and machine washability.
The “Kiki’s Delivery Service Mini Lamp: Jiji Gazing” captures the look of an oil lamp and Jiji gazing at its light, and will go on sale at the women’s lifestyle brand Donguri Closet starting Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
A gorgeous double-sided poster comes as a bonus! Yona of the Dawn, whose final 48th manga volume is now on sale, appears on the cover! “ザ花とゆめレジェンド” goes on sale Tuesday, Oct. 27!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社白泉社 has released the Oct. 27 issue of “ザ花とゆめレジェンド,” including a gorgeous double-sided poster of Yona of the Dawn, which has reached its final volume, as a special bonus.
Facts
Final volume 48
October 27 (Tuesday)
Drawing for a limited-edition acrylic plate: 30 winners
【Marmot for JOURNAL STANDARD relume】The 2nd collaboration. A special-order down jacket is released.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
JOURNAL STANDARD relume, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will release a custom down jacket based on the Parbat Parka in mid-November as the 2nd installment of its collaboration with Marmot.
Facts
¥49,940 (tax included)
Filled with 750FP down
Date founded: July 22, 1977
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、JOURNAL STANDARD relume、Marmot、マーモット
Featuring BIGBANG, ENHYPEN, ILLIT and more! 2026 MAMA AWARDS global K-pop awards ceremony to be streamed live exclusively in Japan on U-NEXT!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社U-NEXT has decided to stream the 2026 MAMA AWARDS global K-pop awards ceremony live exclusively in Japan, with all-you-can-watch access. The event will be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21, 2026.
Monaki national tour “Monaki yade☆shirankedo”: visual commentary to be streamed live exclusively on U-NEXT! Watch party and giveaway campaign on social media planned!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社U-NEXT will stream exclusive live visual commentary on November 28 looking back at the final show of the national tour by kayō group Monaki, and will hold a watch party and giveaway campaign on social media.
Official “Pokémon Pokopia” strategy guide to go on sale November 27 (Fri.)! A book to enjoy all that “Pokopoke” has to offer is finally here!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社小学館 has announced that it will publish the official guidebook “Pokémon Pokopia Official Strategy Guide” on November 27 (Fri.), 2026. The software “Pokémon Pokopia,” for Nintendo Switch ２™, was released by 株式会社ポケモン on March 5, 2026.
Facts
March 5, 2026
Nov. 27, 2026
416 pages
2,640 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社小学館、株式会社ポケモン、任天堂、クリーチャーズ、GAME FREAK、KOEI TECMO GAMES
Details unveiled for “Minetarō Mochizuki: Graphism,” an exhibition produced by PARCO × Kodansha’s “Shibuya Spain-zaka Editorial Office”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社パルコ and 株式会社講談社 announced that the exhibition “Minetarō Mochizuki: Graphism,” featuring original artwork by manga artist Minetarō Mochizuki, will open on November 20, 2026, as part of the “Shibuya Spain-zaka Editorial Office” project. A touring project by the same editorial office at PARCO locations nationwide is also in development.
Facts
Admission: ¥1,000 (tax included)
15 days
3 works: “Bataashi Kingyo,” “Dragon Head” and “Tokyo Kaidou”
5 cities nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社パルコ、株式会社講談社、GALLERY X BY PARCO、渋谷PARCO、C.E. （CAVEMPT）、A BATHING APE®
Experience the world of the film “BYE BYE LOVE: The Detective Is in the Bar” at a Sapporo hotel ahead of its nationwide release in December! A limited-time event lets guests enjoy a work set in a snowy northern city alongside original menu items and cocktails.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL, operated by 東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社, will hold a collaboration event with the film “BYE BYE LOVE: The Detective Is in the Bar” from November 1 to 30, 2026. Limited-edition parfaits and cocktails will be offered, giving guests a chance to experience the world of the film ahead of its nationwide release on December 25.
【FRAY I.D♡サンリオキャラクターズ】Limited collaboration between FRAY I.D and サンリオキャラクターズ! A total of 7 styles add a playful touch to sophisticated, fashion-forward looks
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The collaboration collection “FRAY I.D♡Sanrio characters” between the FRAY I.D brand, developed by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, and サンリオキャラクターズ will be released exclusively at sanrio house shops and online store starting October 29, 2026.
【JAF Yamaguchi】Go behind the scenes at Safari Land, normally off-limits! “JAF Festival Chugoku in Akiyoshidai Safari Land: Secret Safari Tour” to be held
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The JAF Yamaguchi Branch will hold “JAF Festival Chugoku” at Akiyoshidai Safari Land on November 14, featuring a secret safari tour and a JAF booth for members.
Facts
Nov. 14
8 locations nationwide
50 people per session
Minimum of 30 participants per session
Adults (junior high school students and older): ¥1,400
Children (ages 3 and older): ¥1,000
Adult long-term continuing members (junior high school students and older): ¥1,300
＜T-BOLAN＞3 programs confirmed for the December lineup of WOWOW’s ongoing special series, which launched with a broadcast and stream of the band’s final live show at Nippon Budokan!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
WOWOW has confirmed 3 programs for the December lineup of its ongoing special series, which launched with a broadcast of T-BOLAN’s final live show at Nippon Budokan.
株式会社アルマビアンカ will hold a POP UP SHOP selling original merchandise from the manga “Utsuranain Desu” at 紀伊國屋書店 Shinjuku Main Store starting November 18, 2026.
Limited-edition goods from a collaboration between the “Pan Dorobō” anime and “Monthly The Television” are here! Reservations are now open for acrylic charms and art panels featuring newly drawn illustrations
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Information on reservations for collaboration goods and the magazine’s release: the December 2026 extra edition of “Monthly The Television,” published by 株式会社KADOKAWA, features a collaboration with the “Pan Dorobō” anime.
Facts
The series has surpassed 6.2 million copies in cumulative sales
That popular OFRA highlighter gets an upgrade: an ultra-slim stick! One swipe on the inner corners of the eyes, under-eye bags or nose tip, and its 6mm pen tip delivers targeted shine.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
WONDER LINE株式会社 will launch the new stick-type highlighter, Highlighter Stick, featuring an ultra-slim 6mm pen tip, from the U.S. makeup brand OFRA on October 26, 2026.
Facts
4 shades
1,980 yen each, tax included
Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
Ultra-slim 6mm pen tip
Companies mentioned：WONDER LINE Co.,Ltd.、WONDER LINE株式会社、OFRA、PLAZA、ドン・キホーテ、セフォラ、ブルーミングデールズ
Housing FC brand DUAL HOME holds its 1st national convention — franchise members from across Japan gather to strengthen ties
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社アーキテックプランニング, which operates DUAL HOME, a custom-home brand originating in Hokkaido, held its 1st national convention in Sapporo on June 9, 2026, strengthening ties among FC franchisees and partner companies and sharing business strategies.
株式会社NEOWIZ will hold the “Spirit Festival” event from October 27, 2026, to mark the 0.5th anniversary of the launch of its smartphone game 『猫とスープ 魔法のレシピ』. The event will add 4 new cats and reveal limited coupon codes, among other features.
Facts
0.5th anniversary of launch (half anniversary)
As many as 4 new cats
Approximately 80 types of decorative items
1,000 energy units
100 gems
300 event points
80 million cumulative downloads
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEOWIZ、App Store、Google Play
DYM HR Department hosts the “23rd HR Club (HR Networking Event)”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社DYM held the “23rd HR Club,” a networking event for HR professionals, on October 14, 2026, with 23 people from 16 companies attending. The next event is scheduled for December 10, 2026, at its Osaka branch.
株式会社PR TIMES’s Takumi Yamaguchi takes the stage. He discusses “The story behind 20 consecutive profitable fiscal years and the principles of management: A mindset for sustainable growth learned from going public and setbacks.”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社DYM held the “43rd Salon de CEO,” a networking event for business leaders, on October 19, 2026, welcoming Takumi Yamaguchi, representative director of 株式会社PR TIMES, as a guest. Yamaguchi spoke about the story behind 20 consecutive profitable fiscal years and lessons learned from going public and setbacks.
“Why doesn’t money stay in the company?” RICE CLOUD to hold a free seminar for business leaders in Tokyo’s Yaesu district on Thursday, November 19, featuring tax accountant Yuichi Sugawara, who runs the YouTube channel “脱・税理士スガワラくん”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社RICE CLOUD will hold a free seminar for business leaders in Tokyo’s Yaesu district on November 19, 2026, featuring tax accountant Yuichi Sugawara, who runs the YouTube channel “脱・税理士スガワラくん.”
Formulated with “human umbilical cord-derived stem cell conditioned culture medium※1,” developed using 3D culture technology. Prolabo Cosmetics to launch new skincare line “SHINING SERIES” on October 27
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社PROLABO・COSMETICS, a subsidiary of 株式会社プロラボホールディングス, will launch SHINING SERIES, a new skincare line formulated with human umbilical cord-derived stem cell conditioned culture medium produced using 3D culture technology, on October 27, 2026.
Facts
On sale from Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Available in 4 items
Net content: 150 g
Price: ¥8,580 (tax included)
Volume: 150 mL
Price: ¥9,130 (tax included)
Net content: 30 mL
Price: ¥16,500 (tax included)
Contents: 30 g
Price: ¥18,400 (tax included)
Total price for all 4 items: 52,610 yen (tax included)
[Survey by さくらクリニック益田] More than 70% of people with sleep problems have not sought medical care
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
According to a survey conducted by 医療法人さくら並木会 さくらクリニック益田, more than 70% of people with sleep problems had not sought medical care, and awareness of “treatments that do not rely on medication” stood at just 8.9%.
Facts
550 men and women aged 15 and older nationwide
Accounts for approximately 40% of the total
More than 70% of people have never received a diagnosis at a medical institution
“I’m not doing anything in particular” was the most common response, at 43.5%
No water needed; chewable, muscat-flavored gluten care. New brand YES GLUTEN?, formulated with gluten-degrading lactic acid bacteria, sells out its initial stock in less than 1 day after launch!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社OpenEnd launched YES GLUTEN?, a muscat-flavored tablet supplement formulated with the gluten-degrading lactic acid bacterium DL-S1, on October 25, 2026, and the initial stock sold out.
[Tokushima City] A room of their own for your beloved dog. One-story model home featuring a dedicated room of approximately 3.7 tatami mats for dogs
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
四国建設株式会社 has opened “A Home for Comfortable Living with Your Dog,” a one-story model home with a dedicated room for dogs in Hachiman-cho, Tokushima City, and will hold a completed-home viewing event on November 28 and 29, 2026.
Facts
Dedicated room for dogs of approximately 3.7 tatami mats
Live stream on November 6 featuring physician and person with hearing loss Sho Yoshida, discussing learning and communication for children with hearing loss — ZENPE Special Livestream VOL.2
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
NPO法人ZENPE will hold the “VOL.2” livestream on November 6, 2026, featuring Dr. Sho Yoshida, a physician with hearing loss, to discuss learning and communication for children with hearing loss.
Facts
From 21:15 on Friday, November 6, 2026
21:15～22:15
3-part series
VOL.1 (held in July 2026)
Graduated in 2016
Joined 長崎大学病院耳鼻咽喉科頭頸部外科 in 2018
In 2017, he was also selected for Japan’s men’s deaf volleyball team for the Deaflympics
Cho Jung-tai: Failure to operate according to democratic constitutional principles is also an attack on them
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Premier Cho Jung-tai said during his report to the Legislative Yuan on the 116 fiscal-year central government general budget that the Chinese Communist Party's attempts to annex Taiwan by force or undemocratic means, and any failure at home to operate according to democratic constitutional principles, are both attacks on those principles and are essentially the same. Regarding an opposition party proposal to distribute NT$20,000 in cash to everyone, Cho stressed that next year's general budget would not rely on borrowing. If the money were distributed, the government would need to borrow, he said, urging the Legislative Yuan and Executive Yuan to work together to make the country better.
World Championships horizontal bar champion Tang Chia-hung returns to Taiwan, happy to have won a meaningful gold medal for Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
World Championships horizontal bar champion Tang Chia-hung returned to Taiwan, saying he was happy to have won a meaningful gold medal for Taiwan. His goal for next year is to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Candidates for New Taipei City council draw ballot numbers; one appears dressed as video game character Chun-Li
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Candidates for New Taipei City council took part in a ballot-number drawing. Kuomintang candidate Liu Mei-fang drew the attention of younger people with a creative costume portraying video game character Chun-Li, while Huang Yung-chang, who is embroiled in vote-buying allegations, protested his innocence outside the venue.
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang has released a policy white paper titled “洋流誌,” bringing together 20 creators to interpret 5 major policy themes through literary illustrations. A free digital edition is also available for download.
Central bank reveals key factor behind Taiwan dollar's decline; foreign investors' net outflows total US$54.3 billion in nearly 4 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A central bank report said foreign investors had recorded net outflows of US$54.3 billion since July this year, a major factor behind the Taiwan dollar's depreciation. Over the same period, the Taiwan dollar fell 2% against the US dollar.
Facts
Foreign investors' net outflows of US$54.3 billion
Taiwan dollar depreciates 2% against the US dollar
Falls below the NT$32.7 level
Foreign investors' net outflows of US$23.3 billion
Cumulative net foreign exchange sales of US$17.04 billion
Foreign investors record massive net sales of NT$1.2488 trillion in Taiwan stocks
About -1.62% of GDP
Taiwan dollar depreciates 2.00% against the US dollar
US Dollar Index (DXY) rises 3.49%
Taiwan dollar depreciates 3.23% against the US dollar
Su Ching-chuan apologizes for inappropriate remarks; Chou Chun-mi says election enters another phase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang Pingtung County magistrate candidate Su Ching-chuan apologized for inappropriate remarks after recently saying that Chou Chun-mi, who has no children, does not know the hardship of raising them. Chou said an apology was warranted for the discriminatory remarks and that the election was moving into its next phase.
Facts
2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Pingtung County, 27
When Su Ching-chuan spoke at a temple event in Fangliao Township on the 25th.
英飛凌 and 祥碩 forge strategic partnership to tap physical AI opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
英飛凌 and 祥碩科技 announced a strategic partnership, combining the EZ USB FX20 controller with the ASM4242 host controller to build an end-to-end USB 20Gbps ecosystem and pursue opportunities in machine vision cameras and physical AI.
Facts
USB 20Gbps technology
Launched in 2025
Data transfer speeds of up to 20Gbps
USB4 40Gbps host controller ASM4242
End-to-end USB 20Gbps ecosystem
Widespread adoption of USB 20Gbps
Comprehensive USB technology capabilities spanning 20Gbps to 80Gbps
Chuang Kai-hsun wins Golden Bell Best Actor, turns down AI dramas; prefers solid on-set filming and hopes AI will assist, not replace
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Actor Chuang Kai-hsun won the Golden Bell Award for Best Actor and said he had turned down most AI drama work, arguing that AI should assist rather than replace people and that he prefers on-set filming. At the celebration banquet, actors including Zhou Yumin, Huang Teng-hui, Yang Kuei-mei and Hsieh Hsin-ying congratulated and encouraged one another.
Facts
Beat Zhou Yumin by 1 vote
Account for more than half of the previous workload
ASEAN defense ministers’ meeting opens on the 28th; Philippines says China has not confirmed attendance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Philippines is hosting the 20th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled for the 28th and 29th in Cebu. The Philippines said it had invited China but had yet to receive confirmation. The meeting will discuss issues in the South China Sea and practical defense cooperation. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will also visit the Philippines and hold “2+2” talks.
Fined NT$200,000 for overdue engine inspection; 台灣虎航 says it detected and reported the issue itself
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台灣虎航 was fined NT$200,000 by the Civil Aviation Administration after an overdue inspection of the No. 2 engine on an A320-271N aircraft. The company said it discovered the issue through its own checks, reported it proactively and completed corrective measures.
From the streets to parliament, Serbia’s “Student List” ends strongman rule
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Serbia’s “Student List” alliance won the parliamentary election, ending Vucic’s long rule. The alliance emerged from the student movement and advocates fighting corruption and aligning with European standards.
Typhoon causes NT$260 million in agricultural losses; Yunlin County hardest hit with NT$140 million in losses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Chaba caused agricultural damage, with losses reaching NT$260 million. Yunlin County was hardest hit, with losses of NT$140 million; garlic was the most severely affected crop.
Facts
Agricultural losses have exceeded NT$260 million
Yunlin County was hardest hit, with losses of NT$140 million
Estimated losses of NT$269.9 million
Yunlin County losses: NT$143.27 million
Taichung City: NT$42.12 million
Miaoli County: NT$25.46 million
New Taipei City: NT$16.29 million
Hualien County: NT$11.13 million
Affected area: 451 hectares
Damage rate of 33%
Equivalent to 151 hectares of total crop failure
Livestock losses: NT$90,000
Estimated losses to private facilities: NT$21.9 million
Humanistic Education Foundation alleges special-needs student in Taichung was bound with tape by teacher; school launches investigation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
人本基金會 reported that a special-needs student at an elementary school in Taichung was allegedly bound with tape by the homeroom teacher for 1 class period. The school has launched an investigation and reassigned the teacher, while the Education Bureau has urged the school to review the case and suspend the teacher in accordance with the law.
Xu Jiaqing accused of misusing overseas office resources; Cho Jung-tai hopes investigation results will be ready in 3 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former 僑委會 chair Xu Jiaqing was accused of misusing overseas office resources. Premier Cho Jung-tai said he hoped the investigation would be completed within 3 months.
Facts
Hopes the investigation will be completed within 3 months
116 fiscal year central government general budget proposal
A meeting meal budget of NT$1,000 per person per day
Migrant worker pregnancy issue prompts discontent among employers and workers; calls for government to provide diverse support and care
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The issue of migrant workers becoming pregnant has caused discontent among employers and workers. Employer and migrant worker groups separately protested at 勞動部 and 衛福部, calling on the government to design diverse support and care services and establish a dedicated unit to address gaps in care.
Facts
Nearly 190,000 Indonesian migrant workers
“1-to-1” system
About 130,000 people use long-term care services
About 47% of the annual total number of hired foreign home care workers
Japanese manga master Tetsuya Chiba dies at 87; “Ashita no Joe” leaves a lasting legacy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese manga master Tetsuya Chiba died in Tokyo on October 22, 2024, at the age of 87. He was known for his signature work “Ashita no Joe” and became Japan’s first manga artist to receive the Order of Culture that same year.
President: Fully fund budget to improve medical environment and achieve Healthy Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te attended the beam-raising ceremony for the emergency and critical care building at Taipei Hospital, stressing that achieving “Healthy Taiwan” requires fully funding the budget to build hospitals, improve the medical environment and raise employees’ salaries. The building has a total budget of about NT$6 billion and is expected to be completed and open in 2028. It will add beds to serve the greater Xinzhuang area.
Facts
Total budget of about NT$6 billion
Increase from 539 beds to 772 beds
Helped screen more than 80,000 people
Identified 911 positive cases
Acute general care beds will increase from 345 to 499
The acute care bed occupancy rate also remains at about 93%
10% of life expectancy is spent in poor health
Hopes average life expectancy will increase by 3 years by 2032
Reduce the age-standardized cancer mortality rate by 1/3
U.S.-brokered local Russia-Ukraine ceasefire takes effect, humanitarian aid to enter Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Kherson
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A local ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine, brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania, took effect early today, with the aim of allowing humanitarian aid to enter the city of Oleshky in the Russian-occupied Kherson region. Both sides agreed to abide by the agreement starting at 3 a.m. local time, but specific monitoring arrangements and the duration of the ceasefire have not been announced. Three-party peace talks involving Washington, Moscow and Kyiv are expected to resume in November.
Facts
Original（中央社基輔27日綜合外電報導）
Both sides said they would abide by the ceasefire agreement starting at 3 a.m. local time
Since Russian forces occupied the area early in their full-scale invasion in 2022
The Russia-Ukraine war is entering its difficult 5th year
Three-party peace talks are expected to resume in November
When announcing on the 23rd that she had helped broker the ceasefire, Melania Trump said
Male body found floating in Kaohsiung’s Zhongzhou Fishing Harbor in Cijin; police investigate identity and cause of death
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A male body was found floating in Zhongzhou Fishing Harbor in Kaohsiung’s Cijin District. The deceased had no obvious external injuries and carried no identification. 高雄港務警察總隊 worked with the fire brigade to retrieve the body and will ask a prosecutor from the district prosecutors office to conduct a judicial examination. The person’s identity and cause of death have yet to be determined.
Sun Yat-sen University study: sense of suffocation from CPAP linked to psychological factors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Sun Yat-sen University study found that the sense of suffocation experienced by patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea when using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is strongly associated with psychological factors such as fear and anxiety. The research team recommends that medical teams address patients’ physical and mental needs to improve treatment adherence.
Facts
Original近4成患者
Tracked 121 patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea using CPAP for the first time
Accounting for 60.3%
Used it for at least 4 hours each night
Met the standard on at least 70% of nights each week
Dream license plates “7777” and “8888” up for limited-time bidding from 11/3 to 11/5
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
公路局’s 新竹市監理站 announced that online bidding for popular license plates will be open from Nov. 3 to 5, offering commercial passenger car plates “TED-6667 to TED-7777” and ordinary heavy motorcycle plates “PMB-0001 to PMB-9999,” including dream plates “7777” and “8888.”
Thailand shooting case: employee who helped with killing again sentenced to 7 years by 高院
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wang Hongteng, a Taiwanese owner of a cannabis shop in Thailand, shot and killed a man surnamed Shi. Employee Zhou Yufan helped retrieve the gun, enabling the owner to fire a second shot that proved fatal. 高院, in its retrial, found that Zhou Yufan was guilty only of aiding and abetting murder and did not meet the requirements for voluntary surrender. It dismissed the appeal and upheld the original 7-year prison sentence.
Cho Jung-tai: All-out efforts on legal and technical fronts to prevent transnational repression
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Premier Cho Jung-tai said the government would make every effort on legal and technical fronts to prevent transnational repression by mainland China using satellite imagery, surveillance and other means. Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng also condemned the actions as a form of transnational repression.
Facts
Taipei, 27.
116 fiscal year central government general budget proposal
Big winner Rene Liu misses Golden Bell directing award, but is satisfied to see behind-the-scenes crew win
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
“Forget You Not,” directed by Rene Liu, won multiple Golden Bell Awards. Although Liu did not win the directing award, she was pleased to see members of the behind-the-scenes crew recognized. Chin Han won the best actor in a miniseries award for the show.
Tainan Yujing agricultural produce cold-chain logistics center begins trial operations, boosting export capacity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A cold-chain logistics and agricultural processing center in Yujing, built by Tainan City at a cost of more than NT$600 million, has begun trial operations. It integrates grading, refrigeration, processing and low-temperature quarantine functions, and is expected to handle 8,500 metric tons annually, aiming to boost the export capacity and quality of mangoes and other agricultural products.
Facts
Built at a cost of more than NT$600 million
Can process 8,500 metric tons of fresh produce annually
Taipei Veterans General Hospital and NYCU discover new drug-resistant bacteria; U.S. official journal raises alarm
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A team from 台北榮民總醫院 and 陽明交通大學 has, for the first time, isolated from a patient Klebsiella pneumoniae carrying a new form of drug resistance. The research was published in Emerging Infectious Diseases, a journal of 美國疾病管制暨預防中心 (CDC), warning that the mutation could render antibiotics ineffective and pose a risk of superbugs.
Japanese media poll on “who is most suited to be the next prime minister”: Sanae Takaichi leads
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A poll by 每日新聞 found that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi topped the list of those considered suited to be the next prime minister, with 27% support. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi ranked second with 12%; 38% of unaffiliated voters said they did not know.
Facts
Sanae Takaichi leads with 27%
Shinjiro Koizumi ranks second with 12%
As many as 38% of respondents answered “don’t know”
Yoshimasa Hayashi ranked 3rd with 10%
Among LDP supporters...55% said she was the most suitable
Among unaffiliated voters...as many as 53% said “don’t know”
32% answered “I hope she stays in power as long as possible”
Respondents who support the Takaichi Cabinet (45% of all respondents)
House fire in Suao; homeowner’s son found naked crouching beside car, arrested on suspicion of arson
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A house on Yong’ai Road in Suao Township, Yilan County, caught fire. Following an investigation, police found a man surnamed Lin sitting naked and crouched beside a park and arrested him on suspicion of arson.
Yang You-ning wins Golden Bell and thinks of late father; Chen Ze-yao jokes typhoon blew away best actor award
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Yang You-ning won the Golden Bell Award for best supporting actor in a drama program for “The Outlaw Doctor,” and remembered his late father. Although Chen Ze-yao did not win the best actor award, he joked that the typhoon had blown it away and shook hands with Vic Chou.
Facts
Yang You-ning has been nominated for the Golden Bell Awards 6 times
BWF German Hylo Open set to begin; Wang Chi-lin/Chiu Hsiang-chieh seek to defend men's doubles title
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The BWF German Hylo Open gets underway, with 15 Taiwanese pairs and players competing. Men's doubles duo Wang Chi-lin/Chiu Hsiang-chieh, seeded No. 5, are seeking to defend their title after a recent slump in form and an exit in the round of 16 at the French Open. Chou Tien-chen has decided to rest early to prepare for the Asian events.
Facts
Taiwan has 15 pairs and players competing
BWF Super 500 level
Seeded No. 5
Taiwan's badminton team has won the title 7 times
Completed a 3-peat
Eliminated in the first round in 4 consecutive events
Japan's Keidanren (經團聯) postpones next month's China visit; Beijing reportedly unable to host due to major event
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Japan Business Federation (日本經濟團體聯合會), known as 經團聯, announced that a delegation's planned visit to China in mid-November has been postponed. Beijing is reportedly unable to arrange to host the group because it needs to deal with a major event.
Lottery draws determine candidate numbers for city and county chiefs in Zhuzhu-Miao; numbers seen as auspicious
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The lottery draw for candidate numbers in the 2026 nine-in-one elections for city and county chiefs in Zhuzhu-Miao has been completed. Miaoli County Magistrate Chen Pin-an drew No. 1 and Chung Tung-chin No. 2; in Hsinchu City, Ann Kao drew No. 1, Ho Chih-yung No. 2 and Chuang Ching-cheng No. 3; in Hsinchu County, Cheng Chao-fang drew No. 1, Hsu Hsin-ying No. 2 and Chu Ting-yu No. 3.
Lottery draws set candidate numbers in Keelung and Yilan county chief races; DPP candidates draw No. 1, KMT candidates No. 3
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The lottery draw for candidate numbers in the 2026 nine-in-one elections for city and county chiefs in Keelung and Yilan has been completed. In the Keelung mayoral race, DPP candidate Tung Tzu-wei drew No. 1 and KMT candidate Hsieh Kuo-liang drew No. 3. In the Yilan County magistrate race, DPP candidate Lin Kuo-chang drew No. 1 and KMT candidate Wu Tsung-hsien drew No. 3.
法務部 said the 台南地檢署 has not made a mutual legal assistance request regarding the Kawaguchi Lake murder case. If a request is made in the future, it will be handled in accordance with the law, and contact will be maintained with Japanese law enforcement agencies. 刑事局 said it will work closely with 日本警方 to investigate the case.
Gelsinger: AI is a super-investment cycle lasting more than 20 years; market adjustments are not a bubble
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pat Gelsinger, a partner at Silicon Valley venture capital firm Playground Global and former Intel CEO, said AI represents a super-investment cycle lasting more than 20 years, with turbulence and adjustments along the way but no bubble.
The Food and Drug Administration announced border inspection results showing that Malaysian black peppercorns were returned or destroyed after exceeding the pesticide limit for acephate. The importer 好之味國際貿易有限公司 will face 100% batch-by-batch inspections. Vietnamese sea urchin was also found to exceed the heavy metal cadmium limit; sampling inspections for importer 永鈞有限公司 will be raised to 20% to 50%.
Facts
Entire shipment: 24,000 kilograms
Sampling rate is 100%
Acephate residue detected at 0.09 ppm
Quantification limit: 0.05 ppm
A total of 6 noncompliant products
Cadmium detected at 0.8 milligrams per kilogram
Limit: no more than 0.3 milligrams per kilogram
The Vietnamese sea urchin shipment totaled 270 kilograms
County chief races in Pingtung, Hualien and Taitung: candidate numbers drawn
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The lottery draw for candidate numbers in the 2026 county chief races in Pingtung, Hualien and Taitung has been completed. Candidates shared their campaign slogans and began canvassing.
Election countdown: gender-equality groups say nearly 200 candidates have pledged support for gender issues
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Gender-equality group 彩虹平權大平台 announced the latest progress of its Pride Watch initiative, saying nearly 200 candidates had registered and pledged support for gender issues. It urged voters to use the public platform to hold candidates accountable.
2026 nine-in-one elections: List of county and city mayoral candidates and their ballot numbers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ballot numbers for candidates in the 2026 nine-in-one county and city elections were drawn in Kinmen County on October 23; the draw in the other counties and cities was postponed until the 27th because of Typhoon Trami.
Chiayi County’s “Sea of Clouds Season” kicks off in November, with a new Switch up for grabs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
嘉義縣文化觀光局 is holding its “Sea of Clouds Season” event from November 2 to December 30. Participants can register for a prize drawing by completing stamp-collection tasks at designated attractions through the LINE official account. Prizes include a Nintendo Switch 2 console and Pikmin merchandise.
宏達電 launches personal AI product VIVEE, touting companionship and interaction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
宏達電 announced the launch of VIVEE, a personal AI product featuring AI conversation, personality development and physical interaction. Preorders are now open in the United States, with launches in Taiwan and Japan expected before the end of this year.
Youth representative draws No. 5 in mayoral election ballot draw; Chiang Wan-an says, “Taipei 5 is awesome”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the ballot-number draw for candidates in the 2026 Taipei mayoral election, youth representative Yakira drew No. 5 for KMT candidate Chiang Wan-an, while DPP candidate Shen Po-yang drew No. 3.
東擎 shares plunge on listing debut; Tung Tzu-hsien says listing is like flying a kite and calls for a long-term view
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Industrial computer maker 東擎科技 saw its share price plunge more than 14% on its first day of trading. Pegatron Chairman Tung Tzu-hsien attended the listing ceremony, likening a market debut to “flying a kite.” He said he was optimistic about the practical applications of AI and the company’s long-term prospects, and considered a challenge to 50,000 points for Taiwan stocks a reasonable trend.
蘋果 acknowledges screen defects in a small number of iPhone Duo units, will replace devices for affected users
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
蘋果 acknowledged that some first-batch iPhone Duo units had cracks and line defects on their inner screens, and will replace devices for affected users. iFixit’s analysis suggested that the issue was caused by the support bar failing to retract properly when folded, concentrating pressure in one area.
Facts
Original（中央社舊金山26日綜合外電報導）
The first batch of online orders sold out within minutes
三星（Samsung）launched its first foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold, in 2019
The Tainan City Election Commission held a ballot-number draw for mayoral candidates. Hsieh Lung-chieh drew No. 2, Chen Ting-fei drew No. 3 and Yeh Jen-wen drew No. 4. Hsiao Lin-hung, who was absent, was assigned No. 1 by proxy.
Facts
2026 Nine-in-One Elections
No. 1 went to Hsiao Lin-hung of the absent 台灣SoR無法黨
KMT candidate Hsieh Lung-chieh had someone draw No. 2 on his behalf