ヒュンメル signs advisory agreement with volleyball player Amase Miyabe
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Danish sports brand hummel (ヒュンメル) has signed an advisory agreement with volleyball player Amase Miyabe. The partnership will include product provision, joint development and promotions, with the aim of raising awareness of volleyball’s appeal.
Facts
An older sister, 3 years apart
Since the 1st grade of elementary school
Starting with the 2024-25 season
Called up to the Japan national team from the U-18 level
Born Oct. 12, 2001
An older sister, 4 years her senior
U18 Asian Youth Championship
U20 World Championship
Called up to the Japan national team starting in 2022
Joining a French team from the 2026-27 season
Founded in 1923
After 100 years of history
Companies mentioned：株式会社エスエスケイ、hummel、ヒュンメル、大阪マーヴェラス、ルヴァロア・パリ・サン＝クルー、大同生命SV.LEAGUE WOMEN
【10th anniversary of national historic site designation】Connecting the Magoshichō Hizuka Kofun Group to the future! Toyohashi symposium and kofun walk to be held
Tokyo Football Club held “Boat Race Heiwajima Day” on Oct. 21, 2026, co-hosted with ボートレース平和島, featuring activities including a motorboat display and giveaway of merchandise.
『Gridman Universe』 Heisei Defense Force Heroines pop-up store to offer post-event sales!
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株式会社ティームエンタテインメント announced that original illustrated merchandise sold at the 『Gridman Universe』 pop-up store will be available for post-event sale in late January 2027.
『Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club』 “Goddesses of Flowers” POPUP STORE to offer post-event sales!
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株式会社ティームエンタテインメント announced that original illustrated merchandise from the 『Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club』 “Goddesses of Flowers” POPUP STORE will be available for post-event sale in February 2027.
The 25 films in the legendary spy-action 『007』 series to air back-to-back over 3 months! It’s back this year! 『007』 Series: 25-Film Special Broadcast, PART1
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株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング will air all 25 films in the 『007』 series back-to-back over 3 months on BS10プレミアム. In November, the first month, it will air a total of 7 films: 6 starring Sean Connery and 1 starring George Lazenby.
Facts
The 25 films in the 『007』 series
Over 3 months
The first month, November
6 films starring Sean Connery
1 film starring George Lazenby, the 2nd actor to play the role
A total of 7 films
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング、BS10プレミアム、Danjaq, LLC、Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.
【Samansa Mos2】“Getting ready for winter with gentle fabrics”—natural styles featuring wool-blend knits and linen-blend blouses
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株式会社キャン brand Samansa Mos2 will release new fall and winter items made with its original “Cross×Linen” and “Fluffy Wool Blend” fabrics starting Nov. 19, 2026. Advance reservations open Oct. 29.
Giant robots run amok! 4 robot and mecha films to stream free: “Wednesday ニコニコ Theater” announces November lineup
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株式会社ドワンゴ announced the November lineup for “Wednesday ニコニコ Theater,” a program that streams films free every week on the live streaming service 「ニコニコ生放送」. November’s “Robot Special” will feature 4 films, shown free over 4 consecutive weeks.
Facts
4 films
More than 5,000 comments each time
More than 150,000 comments in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドワンゴ、Rapid Eye Pictures、Robot Riot LLC.、H Films, Inc.、Acme Holding Company, LLC.、INCENTIVE FILM PRODUCTIONS, LLC.、WWKG PRODUCTIONS, LTD.、WWKG, LLC、GEORGIA FILM FUND TWENTY-FIVE, LLC、Kasbah, LLC.、Shanghai Funcola Media Co. Ltd.、AL BRAVO FILMS LLC.、Oracle Film Group Inc.、Game Over Movie, LLC、The Global Asylum LLC.、Rolling Thunder Films LLC.、Disney、YBW Group、DWANGO Co., Ltd.
“CBC Appreciation Festival” starts Nov. 2! Watch CBCテレビ (Channel 5) for a chance to win ¥50,000 in cash every day! Runs Nov. 2 (Mon.)–Nov. 29 (Sun.)!
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CBCテレビ will hold the “CBC Appreciation Festival” from Nov. 2 to Nov. 29, awarding ¥50,000 in cash to 1 person each day. A separate campaign on “THE TIME,” will also give away an air purifier.
VOLTACTION’s 1st full album 『EVOLVE』 out today, Oct. 28, 2026 (Wed.)! Member comments and music video for lead track “逆に的な I LOVE YOU” released!
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VTuber unit VOLTACTION, operated by ANYCOLOR株式会社, released its 1st full album 『EVOLVE』 on Oct. 28, 2026. The lead track’s music video is now available, along with campaigns on various streaming services.
Facts
October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
A unit of 4 members
VOLTACTION in its 5th year
Includes 11 tracks
Price: 8,910 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥4,620 (tax included)
Price: ¥3,520 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：ANYCOLOR株式会社、にじさんじ、VOLTACTION、Digz, Inc. Group、Amazon Music、iTunes Store、mora、レコチョク、アニメイト、タワーレコード、楽天ブックス、Amazon.co.jp、にじさんじオフィシャルストア
Original10/30(金)～コラボカフェ開催！《東方Project 博麗神社秋祭り2026 in キュアメイドカフェ-東方紅魔郷：New Classic 発売記念-》【タブリエ・マーケティング株式会社】
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キュアメイドカフェ will hold a collaboration cafe starting Oct. 30, 2026, to celebrate the release of 『東方紅魔郷：New Classic』, selling related menu items and merchandise and running a campaign encouraging visitors to attend other events as well.
Facts
Flan's Scarlet Catastrophe Omurice 1,680 yen (tax included)
Patchouli's Grimoire Sandwich 1,780 yen (tax included)
Remilia's Demon King Cradle Parfait 1,300 yen (tax included)
China's Tea Room (Chashi) and the Elegant Head Maid's “Essence of Tea” 1,380 yen (tax included)
880 yen each (tax included)
※Takeout: 864 yen each (tax included)
Collaboration-exclusive stickers (11 types in total)
Purchase of Touhou Project-related products totaling 2,200 yen (tax included)
Original★限定★アクリルマルチキーホルダー キュアメイドカフェVer. 各880円(税込)
★Limited edition★ Touhou Project × キュアメイドカフェ Remilia & Flandre Large Tote 1,980 yen (tax included)
Ayumu Fujita to release “I’m the Princess, Prima Donna” digitally on 10/28 (Wed.)!
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21-year-old singer Ayumu Fujita will release her 3rd EP, “I’m the Princess, Prima Donna,” on October 28, 2026. Produced by John Kurosaki, who launched Maron Hamada's career, the EP's title track and “Kalanchoe” music videos will also be released the same day.
Facts
21-year-old genius singer
October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
Her 3rd EP
4th consecutive year
Companies mentioned：株式会社STARBASE、Rose Create、NTV、京セラドーム、オリックス・バファローズ、GIANTS TOWN STADIUM、読売ジャイアンツ
Electro-alternative pop duo Melissa Barry digitally releases new song “It is the time to say good bye,” the first in a series of releases leading up to their next album
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Electro-alternative pop duo Melissa Barry digitally released the new song “It is the time to say good bye” on October 28, 2026, as the first in a series of releases leading up to their next album. A solo live show is also scheduled for March 2027.
【枚方T-SITE】WithGreen, a specialty shop for salad bowls that serve as a main dish, to open on 10/31 (Sat.)
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WithGreen, a specialty salad bowl shop, will open at 枚方T-SITE on October 31, 2026. It will offer menu items made with vegetables from Japanese farmers, as well as a limited-edition seasonal salad.
Five regular andGIRL models, including Sae Okazaki and Satoko Miyata, confirmed to appear at “Satsukore 2026AW” on Sunday, November 22!
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Five regular andGIRL models will appear as guests at the fashion event “Satsukore 2026AW,” held at Sapporo Convention Center on November 22. General ticket sales have begun. Organizers include 株式会社DONUTS.
Facts
Nov. 22, 2026
Appearance by 5 people
marking its 25th edition
a star-studded lineup of more than 140 performers
Lasting approximately 5 hours
Approximately 2,430 spectators in total
A席: 8,500 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社DONUTS、有限会社ズノーネットワークス、株式会社エリオ、株式会社ニライカ、株式会社北のグルメ、サンタクリーム、らーめん G麺24×チルドラボ、チルドラボ、みかづき、andGIRL、ミクチャ、Ray、Zipper、北海道放送株式会社(HBC)、札幌テレビ放送株式会社(STV)、北海道テレビ放送株式会社(HTB)、株式会社テレビ北海道(TVh)、北海道文化放送株式会社(UHB)、株式会社ノースマート、株式会社FIT、旭川理容美容専門学校、株式会社エイチジェイ、株式会社KIRINZ、株式会社Themiss、株式会社カティグレイス、株式会社美少女図鑑、札幌ビューティーアート専門学校、札幌ベルエポック美容専門学校、4PLA、SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL、ジャンカラ、すすきのグランベルホテル、ホテルリリーフ札幌すすきの、鶏から屋さとちゃん、井出庵、FRUITS CANDY FACTORY、K's Kitchen、日本博、北海道、札幌市、札幌商工会議所、株式会社 北海道新聞社、株式会社 FM NORTH WAVE、株式会社エフエム北海道、イープラス、eplus.tickets
さらさ, スーパー登山部, luvis, the Po, 天々高々, and Rol3ert confirmed for free live performances! Works exhibited by ARTE TOKYO at the new venue, Shibuya Kita-dani Park
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Radio station J-WAVE has announced the artists performing at the free live shows at “INSPIRE TOKYO 2026 WINTER,” taking place from December 4 to 6, 2026, at Yoyogi Park and LINE CUBE SHIBUYA, as well as an ARTE TOKYO-related art exhibition at the satellite venue, Shibuya Kita-dani Park.
Facts
81.3 FM
December 4, 2026
2 contemporary artworks
7 figures in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社J-WAVE、J-WAVE、Gran Turismo、東洋水産株式会社、セコム株式会社、株式会社モトックス、SonicOn、御茶の水美術専門学校、東急株式会社、株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、SoftBank、INSPIRE TOKYO実行委員会、Paysages Studio
An exhibition of “Marionette,” a signature work by manga artist Mayumi Aida, acclaimed for its beautiful, bewitching story and delicate, gorgeous illustrations, opens on 10/28!
【JOURNAL STANDARD relume】Introducing winter staples made with “Highland Wool.” A new style also makes its debut this season.
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Original株式会社ベイクルーズが運営する「JOURNAL STANDARD relume」は、ブルガリア産の「Highland Wool」を使用した冬の定番アウター3種類（ハンティングジャケット、バルカラーコート、スタンドブロゾン）を11月上旬に発売する。
Facts
Founded: July 22, 1977
Price: ¥31,900 (tax included)
Price: ¥36,300 (tax in)
Price: ¥33,000 (tax included)
Release date: Early November
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、JOURNAL STANDARD relume、ジャーナル スタンダード レリューム、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社ル・プチメック、Foodies USA, Inc.、株式会社KEBOZ
Merry Christmas with Bluey and friends! The story picture book “Bluey: Santa on the Balcony on Christmas Eve” and the seek-and-find picture book “Where’s Bluey? Christmas” go on sale simultaneously!
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株式会社小学館クリエイティブ simultaneously released 2 Japanese-translated picture books based on the popular animated series “Bluey” on October 28, 2026. The series has reached a cumulative circulation of 200,000 copies, and 4 new titles and a feature-length film are planned for release in 2027.
Facts
Oct. 28, 2026
List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
Specifications: B4 format, 32 pages, hardcover
The series has already reached a cumulative circulation of 200,000 copies
It is currently broadcast and streamed in more than 180 countries
In 2025, it was watched for a total of approximately 45.2 billion minutes
Companies mentioned：株式会社小学館クリエイティブ、小学館、Ludo Studio Pty Ltd、ニールセン、ディズニー
Ren Yagami and Ryo Yokoyama to share the role in “Vertical Short Cafe: The Cleaning Staffer Proposed to by a Billionaire”—advance lottery reservations through カンフェティ begin Friday, October 30, at 19:00!
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The stage production “Vertical Short Cafe: The Cleaning Staffer Proposed to by a Billionaire,” presented by アイエス・フィールド StageCreative, will run at Asakusa Kyu Gekijo in December 2026. Advance lottery reservations open on October 30 through カンフェティ (operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社).
Haruki Murakami, translator Motoyuki Shibata and Miu Sakamoto talk! A special program will air featuring an event on learning English while listening to Western music: “Murakami Radio: Translation Night Talk Special—Learning the Subjunctive Through Music”
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A special program featuring a public recording of “Murakami Radio: Translation Night Talk Special,” an event with author Haruki Murakami and translator Motoyuki Shibata, will air on TOKYO FM on November 3.
[Izunagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so] Extended due to popular demand: “Japanese Garden Cafe,” where you can enjoy autumn foliage at a registered tangible cultural property
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伊豆長岡温泉三養荘 will extend the “Japanese Garden Cafe,” offering views of autumn foliage at its registered tangible cultural property main building, from November 1 to December 20, 2026.
“YOKOHAMA GOGO DOG FES 2026 Autumn” is coming up on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 2026!
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“YOKOHAMA GOGO DOG FES 2026 Autumn” will be held at Rinko Park on October 31 and November 1, 2026, featuring Halloween activities and its first-ever “pet disaster preparedness” experience booth.
A seminar by Shinpei Ara, head of the Cyber Infrastructure Division, Planning and Coordination Bureau, 防衛省, titled “The Ministry of Defense’s Next-Generation Information and Communications and Cyber Policies for Adapting to ‘New Ways of Fighting,’” will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2026!
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on November 25, 2026, featuring Shinpei Ara, head of the Cyber Infrastructure Division, Planning and Coordination Bureau, 防衛省, as the speaker. The seminar is being held under a service contract with 公益財団法人原総合知的通信システム基金.
Exchanges from the “Seven Mile Program” to “DMM Points” begin Wednesday, October 28
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合同会社DMM.com will begin exchanges from the “Seven Mile Program,” offered by 株式会社セブン＆アイ・ホールディングス, to “DMM Points” on October 28, 2026. A 5% cashback campaign will be held to mark the launch.
30 superb cover songs on the erhu, offering comfort and hope for tomorrow! “Erhu Best: A Distant, Healing Sound” releases on CD and streaming October 28
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日本コロムビア announced that it will release the healing album “Erhu Best: A Distant, Healing Sound” on CD and streaming on October 28, 2026. The 2-disc CD features 30 tracks and is priced at 2,100 yen before tax.
31 tracks from E TV’s “0655/2355” to be released over 2 consecutive months! The long-awaited official playlist “0655 Good Morning Songs Selection” is also out!
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31 songs from E TV’s “0655/2355” were released for streaming over 2 consecutive months, in September and October, and an official playlist was also made available.
[JAF Fukushima] Colorful autumn, the joy of driving. The “Autumn Nihonmatsu Drive Stamp Rally 2026,” exploring the charms of Nihonmatsu, is underway!
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JAF福島支部 is holding the “Autumn Nihonmatsu Drive Stamp Rally 2026” from September 19 to December 13, 2026, showcasing the charms of Nihonmatsu, Fukushima Prefecture. This free event lets participants collect stamps at all 20 locations and enter a prize drawing for rewards including hotel vouchers and local specialties.
A Zoom seminar scheduled for Wednesday, November 25: “High Capacitance and Low ESL for MLCCs (Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors), and Materials, Electrodes and Reliability Design—Dielectric Materials, Ni Internal Electrodes, External Electrodes and Insulation Degradation Mechanisms”
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株式会社AndTech will hold a Zoom seminar on November 25 on high capacitance and low ESL for MLCCs, and materials, electrodes and reliability design.
Facts
Participation fee: ¥55,000 (tax included)
Date and time: Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 10:30–16:30
【Nov. 4–10, Shinjuku Takashimaya】The annual sellout “Tea Advent Calendar” goes on sale in-store. Also featuring caffeine-free rooibos tea in collaboration with Natsumi Teraoka (Sri Lanka’s oldest tea brand, ジョージスチュアートティー)
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Sri Lanka’s oldest tea brand, ジョージスチュアートティー, will open a pop-up store at Shinjuku Takashimaya from November 4 to 10, selling its annual sellout “Tea Advent Calendar” and rooibos tea in collaboration with Natsumi Teraoka.
Facts
Original2026年11月4日（水）から10日（火）まで
Founded in 1835
It contains 24 tea bags
Presented to Queen Elizabeth in 2010
270 yen each
Original11月6日（金）から8日（日）の3日間は
1 type, 10 bags, 648 yen
1,890 yen for 25 sachets in 5 varieties
1,080 yen for 10 sachets in a bag
5,400 yen for a gift box of 10 sachets × 5 varieties
“Will my disability pension stop if I work?” 30 questions people with disabilities really want answered, now a book
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岩出和也税理士事務所 has published the e-book “30 Q&As for Living with Peace of Mind Despite Having a Disability” on Amazon Kindle, explaining 30 questions about disability pensions and employment based on a survey of people with disabilities.
Automatic combat-scene clipping OBS plugin “くりっぴー” now supports VALORANT. Free beta version released.
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Clutchy PTE. LTD. will make a beta version of “くりっぴー,” an OBS Studio plugin that automatically clips combat scenes, with VALORANT support available for free starting October 27, 2026.
Facts
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
2 titles
Only the 1 second before kill detection
Established: December 2025
Companies mentioned：CLUTCHY PTE. LTD.、Clutchy、Riot Games, Inc.、Electronic Arts Inc.
【New Service】ipe launches an “Interview and Feature Article Production Plan” to turn “primary information” into articles that are more likely to be cited by AI
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株式会社ipe has launched an “Interview and Feature Article Production Plan” to turn “primary information” into articles that are more likely to be cited in AI search and SEO. With a track record of supporting more than 500 companies, it handles articles such as case studies, discussions, and recruitment interviews from planning through production.
Facts
Track record of SEO/LLMO support for more than 500 companies
【November 22 (Sunday)】Enjoy a special visit and fine dining at the National Treasure Shokoji Temple! Experience Takaoka’s history and culture with Ahora Aqui’s special course
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A tour featuring a special visit to the National Treasure Shokoji Temple in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, and a special course meal by Ahora Aqui will be held on November 22, 2026. Planned and operated by 株式会社JTB, the tour costs 35,000 yen.
Biri Gal, IKEA, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan, and others take the stage! Registration opens for the 19th HR Japan Summit 2026
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マーカス・エバンズ・イベント・ジャパン・リミテッド will hold the 19th HR Japan Summit 2026 at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo on December 8–9, 2026, and has opened registration, with prominent speakers including Biri Gal (AGAL株式会社), イケア・ジャパン株式会社, and コカ・コーラ ボトラーズジャパン株式会社.
Candidates’ ID numbers all exposed? 中選會: Garbled data unreadable; issue fixed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Regarding the suspected exposure of candidates’ ID numbers on the Public Office Candidate Property Disclosure System website, 中選會 said a preliminary assessment found that an outside contractor mistakenly loaded the data into a nonpublic query file, but it appeared as garbled text and could not be read. 中選會 has suspended the service to make corrections and launched an investigation.
Kaohsiung City Council regular session closes; Chen Chi-mai and councilors sing “Red Bean”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 4th Kaohsiung City Council’s 8th regular session closed. Speaker Kang Yu-cheng thanked Mayor Chen Chi-mai and the city government team for their 6 years of service, and gave them suitcases and microphones as gifts. Chen Chi-mai sang “Red Bean” with councilors on the spot, creating a warm atmosphere.
Blue camp questions political donations from Yunbao; Lai Jui-lung: Will handle in accordance with regulations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Kuomintang caucus questioned whether Lai Jui-lung, the DPP candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, had accepted political donations from 雲豹能源 and 永鑫能源. It also alleged an exchange of favors involving his introduction of 雲豹能源 to the Legislative Yuan to install solar panels and his push for amendments to renewable energy laws. Lai said he would handle the matter in accordance with laws and regulations.
Facts
Political donations totaling as much as NT$3 million
Donated NT$1 million each
Another 10 senior executives
Each donated NT$100,000 in political contributions
As early as 2017
Was exposed in 2020
Organized or co-organized more than 20 green energy public hearings
Moreover, when serving as convener of the Economic Committee in 2022
Tsai Ing-wen: Ride the ocean current; hopes Su Chiao-hui will become New Taipei’s first female mayor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former President Tsai Ing-wen accompanied 民進黨 New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui to Yonglian Temple in Luzhou and Baohe Temple to pray for blessings, then spoke at a joint candidate-number recommendation event for the New Taipei team. She expressed hope that Su would ride the momentum of the “ocean current” and become New Taipei’s first female mayor.
Facts
Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Just 31 days remain until the election
Her unfulfilled dream of running for New Taipei mayor in 2010
20% renewable power generation target; economics minister says efforts are underway to meet it by 2029
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Economics Minister Kung Ming-hsin said renewable energy accounted for just 13.3% of power generation last year and the government is working toward its 20% target for 2029. 台電 will take over turbine installation for the second phase of its offshore wind project.
Facts
Reach 20% by 2029
Renewable power generation share in 2025
Share was only 13.3% last year
Renewable energy share expected to exceed 14% this year
Penghu crossing guard network protects students on their way to and from school
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
澎湖縣政府 held traffic safety training and an awards ceremony for junior high and elementary school crossing guards, recognizing volunteers’ long-standing efforts to protect students and continuing to promote traffic safety education on campus.
Facts
All 37 junior high and elementary schools in Penghu County
There are currently 182 crossing guards
A total of 94 people, including Lai Kuang-ming, were honored today
Israeli election deadlocked; Netanyahu faces test as he seeks to remain in power
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Israel’s election is deadlocked, with exit polls showing the 2 main blocs winning about 51 seats each, short of the 61 needed to form a government. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Gadi Eisenkot each claimed the right to lead, but neither declared victory. Turnout hit a more than 20-year high of 77.7%, with final results expected on the 29th or 30th.
菲律賓 foreign minister leads ASEAN team to Myanmar for humanitarian aid operation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
菲律賓 Foreign Minister Lazaro, in his capacity as ASEAN chair and special envoy for Myanmar, led an oversight team to Myanmar to launch a humanitarian aid operation in cooperation with AHA Centre and 緬甸紅十字會. The effort is expected to benefit more than 11,000 households.
Pingtung Hakka music festival kicks off Nov. 7, featuring 13 acts including WeiBird
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Pingtung Hakka music celebration “Kuang-Ke Music Festival” will take place on Nov. 7 and 8 at Liudui Memorial Park, featuring 13 singers and bands, including WeiBird. Admission is free.
La Liga president meets Chinese ambassador to discuss resolution of Mbappe controversy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
西甲聯盟 president Javier Tebas met with Chinese Ambassador to Spain Yao Jing to discuss the controversy over Mbappe’s remarks and seek a solution, while emphasizing the continued success of the sides’ cooperation agreement.
Facts
Strategic cooperation agreement valid through 2029
Annual endorsement income of nearly 22 million euros
Hungary bids farewell to Orban era, seeks to repair EU ties and tighten oversight of Chinese investment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban lost the election, and the 尊重與自由黨 led by Magyar took office, pledging judicial and media reforms to repair ties with the EU and unlock funding. The new government is also tightening oversight and scrutiny of Chinese-invested companies such as 寧德時代 and 比亞迪.
Citing espionage concerns, US suspends visa-free entry for Chinese travelers to Northern Mariana Islands
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 美國國土安全部 has suspended the EVS-TAP program, which allowed Chinese travelers to enter the Northern Mariana Islands without a visa, citing espionage risks, immigration enforcement and the rebuilding of military facilities. The local tourism bureau fears the move will deal a devastating blow to the fragile economy, which depends on Chinese visitors.
Facts
Original（中央社華盛頓27日綜合外電報導）
Each stay can last up to 14 days
The “Economic Vitality and Security Travel Authorization Program,” implemented in 2025
He said smugglers were convicted in 2024 and 2025 for smuggling Chinese nationals from the Northern Mariana Islands to Guam
In fiscal year 2026, Chinese travelers accounted for more than 20% of total arrivals to the Mariana Islands
Chinese travelers accounted for more than 20% of total arrivals to the Mariana Islands
After the 美國聯邦最高法院 overturned Trump’s previous executive order restricting birthright citizenship in June
Yang Chin-long: Without budget funding and energy subsidies, continued oil price rises could drive inflation higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Central bank Governor Yang Chin-long said inflation could climb if there is no budget funding or energy subsidy and international oil prices continue to rise. The annual CPI increase has been above 2% for 5 consecutive months, but the central bank considers the price situation manageable.
Facts
For 5 consecutive months
Above 2%
The annual CPI increase rate in 2026 was 2.03%
Falling to 1.83% next year
Taiwan’s average CPI annual growth forecast for this year is 2.04%
Defendant in 康建生技 shooting appeals death sentence; Supreme Court reschedules hearing to Nov. 9 due to typhoon
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Li Hongyuan, the defendant in the 康建生技 shooting in Nantou, was sentenced to death in a retrial. The Supreme Court had scheduled a hearing for Oct. 23, but postponed it to 10 a.m. on Nov. 9 as Typhoon Champi approached.
Facts
Left 4 dead and 1 injured
Preparatory hearing on life and death originally scheduled for Oct. 23
Shooting took place on July 14, 111 in the Minguo calendar
Shen Bo-yang attends association gathering of temples dedicated to Kaizhang Shengwang, calls for preservation of local culture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shen Bo-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for Taipei mayor, attended an association gathering of temples dedicated to Kaizhang Shengwang, hosted by Pingdeng Hecheng Temple in Shilin District. In his remarks, he said local residents continued to seek the restoration of terraced fields and a plan linking irrigation channels with communities and mountainous areas. He said the city government should continue helping preserve local culture and expressed hope of working with fellow party councilors and borough chiefs.
Kaohsiung mayoral race enters final countdown; Chen Chi-mai says he is on high alert
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai attended the city council's closing session before leaving office. Speaking about the election, he said he was “on high alert” and hoped the candidates would use debates to give residents a clearer picture of their visions for city governance.
Temperatures plunge in many parts of Japan; first snow falls in Sapporo, Hakodate and Aomori
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Temperatures fell in many parts of Japan under a winter-type pressure pattern, with the first snow falling in Sapporo, Hakodate and Aomori. The Meteorological Agency announced cold winds in Tokyo and the Kinki region.
Facts
Minus 3.8 degrees
Snow accumulation reaches 22 centimeters
More than 8 meters per second
6 days early
Maximum instantaneous wind speed of 16.9 meters per second
Maximum instantaneous wind speed of 15.2 meters per second
Su Chun-jung, head of the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration under the Executive Yuan, said a draft bill on pay adjustments for military, civil service and education personnel was approved at an Executive Yuan political affairs meeting on June 8. It still awaits approval by the Executive Yuan before being sent to the Legislative Yuan for review.
災防科技中心 and 德國氣候服務中心 renew MOU to support disaster prevention and mitigation applications
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國科會's 國家災害防救科技中心 and 德國氣候服務中心 (GERICS) renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), focusing on extreme climate, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation to promote the practical application of research findings in disaster prevention and mitigation and adaptation decisions.
Hsieh Kuo-liang and Tong Tzu-wei face off in live online debate on Nov. 10
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Tong Tzu-wei will hold their first live online debate at noon on Nov. 10, arranged by host Huang Kuang-chin.
WTT Montpellier Champions: Lin Yun-ju narrowly advances past men's singles first round
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the men's singles first round at the WTT Montpellier Champions, Taiwan's Lin Yun-ju battled through 5 games to come from behind and defeat Portugal's João Geraldo 3-2, advancing to the round of 16. In the women's singles, Cheng I-ching and Peng Yu-han both exited in the first round.
Will the carbon fee increase? Peng Chi-ming says review committee will discuss
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming said the second carbon fee rate review committee meeting of the year is scheduled for Nov. 2, and whether to raise the fee will be discussed by committee members. The current carbon fee is relatively low for high-tech industries but puts pressure on traditional industries. The fee will gradually increase in the future, alongside efforts to promote testing on a pilot platform for total emissions caps and emissions trading (ETS).
Kaohsiung postpartum care center suspected of fraud; operator released on NT$100,000 bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A postpartum care center in Renwu District, Kaohsiung, is suspected of fraud and deliberately shutting down. After searching the premises, prosecutors detained the operator, surnamed Hsu, and the on-site manager, surnamed Chang. Both were released on NT$100,000 bail and barred from changing their residence or leaving the country.
Facts
Each was ordered released on NT$100,000 bail
Received a tip on the 24th
Suspected of carrying out the act during the typhoon on the 23rd
Another cybersecurity incident hits South Korean financial sector; 3 companies report data leaks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Another cybersecurity incident has hit South Korea's financial sector, with 3 financial companies (Bithumb, 大信證券 and 未來資產全球投資) reporting data leaks to regulators. Previously, 16 South Korean financial institutions had experienced about 100,000 data leak incidents.
Facts
A total of 3 financial companies
About 38,000 customer records leaked
16 financial institutions
About 100,000 data leak incidents have occurred to date
Companies mentioned：Bithumb、大信證券、Daishin Securities、未來資產全球投資、Mirae Asset Global Investments、金融服務委員會、FSC、韓國網路振興院、KISA
Registration for Taiwan Taigi certification open through Nov. 23; no nationality or age restrictions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
教育部 announced that registration for the March 116 Taiwan Taigi certification exam is open now through Nov. 23. The exam will be held on March 6 and 7. The fee is NT$250, and it is free for those under 19. Anyone may take the exam regardless of nationality or age. The exam will be fully computer-based, and certificates will be issued electronically.
Facts
By the afternoon of Nov. 23
Testing on March 6 and 7, 116
Held 2 times a year
In March and July, respectively
NT$250
Free for those under 19
Includes A, B and C (三) test papers
A paper held on March 6
B and C papers administered on March 7
Only A and B (兩) papers offered
Preschool age (under 6)
Older adults (aged 65 and above)
Electronic certificates have been issued exclusively since 115
Huang Kuo-chang: We will do everything to help Chiang Wan-an win re-election; hope he will lay out his policy vision
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang said he would do everything possible to help Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an seek re-election and hoped he would explain his policy vision. He also revealed that the party's internal system had been targeted in a hacker attack. Ko Wen-je said candidates should campaign on their own in council elections, while support for the 國民黨 in county and city mayoral elections would depend on the circumstances.
Indonesia and Singapore to set up haze working group to investigate companies linked to fires
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Relations between Indonesia and Singapore have been strained by cross-border haze caused by forest fires and a dispute over natural gas supplies. After meeting in Jakarta on the 27th, the countries' foreign ministers announced the formation of a joint working group to investigate companies suspected of links to the fires and strengthen cross-border cooperation.
Facts
10 Singapore companies suspected of links to forest and land fires in Indonesia
Daily cut of 31 million standard cubic feet
About 8% of the original supply
Less than 2% of Singapore's daily natural gas demand
Yang Chin-long: Foreign investors favor Taiwan stocks more than Korean shares; central bank follows 'willow tree theory' with no specific exchange-rate defense line
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Central bank Governor Yang Chin-long said foreign investors favor Taiwan stocks more than Korean shares. He said the central bank would dynamically adjust the foreign exchange market in response to capital flows, following the "willow tree theory," with no specific exchange-rate defense line.
Facts
Taiwan's stock market has climbed from about 27,000 points to 49,000 points this year
A gain of more than 20,000 points
The Korean won has risen more than 9% so far this year
The New Taiwan dollar, by contrast, has depreciated by more than 3%
Raised about US$26.5 billion
The value of foreign investors' New Taiwan dollar assets has exceeded 3 times Taiwan's foreign exchange reserves
Professor accused of making NTUT student who fell to his death face difficulties; university finds no bullying
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A master's student at NTUT fell to his death, and his family accused his academic adviser of persistently making things difficult for him, leading to his suicide. The professor, surnamed Lai, issued a statement saying the university's investigation found no campus bullying.
'Godfather of Taiwanese children's picture books' Cheng Ming-chin dies at 95
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Picture-book author Cheng Ming-chin, known as the godfather of Taiwanese children's picture books and recipient of the Golden Tripod Award for Special Contributions, died in his sleep on the 26th at the age of 95. His family said his will called for his funeral arrangements to be handled discreetly, with no memorial service. He will be buried at 金寶山's family cemetery.
Facts
Died at the age of 95
Died in his sleep on the 26th
Born in Taipei in 1932
Worked as an elementary school art teacher for 25 years
Mbappé faces fierce backlash; many Chinese people do not know why
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
French soccer star Kylian Mbappé has faced fierce backlash in China over a topic involving Mao Zedong. 央視 halted broadcasts of matches, and several companies ended their partnerships with him. Due to censorship, many Chinese internet users do not know the specific reason.
Ho Hsin-chun says ocean currents have stirred public enthusiasm; Chiang Chi-chen hopes the KMT will show its strength in the final stretch of the campaign
泡泡瑪特 loses its buzz as third-quarter revenue plunges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese toy company 泡泡瑪特 reported a year-on-year decline of 45% to 50% in third-quarter revenue. Revenue in China fell 25% to 30%, while revenue in the Americas plunged 70% to 75%. The company acknowledged pressure on its performance but said it expects results to stabilize in the fourth quarter and full-year revenue to post positive growth.
Facts
Unaudited overall revenue in the third quarter fell 45% to 50% year on year
Revenue in China fell 25% to 30% year on year
Revenue in the Americas fell 70% to 75%
Revenue from physical stores fell 5% to 10% year on year
Online revenue fell 45% to 50% year on year
Revenue in Asia-Pacific fell 65% to 70% year on year
Revenue in Europe and other regions fell 50% to 55% year on year
Ramp section of the National Freeway 1 North Outer Ring interchange opens, improving access to the freeway and Southern Taiwan Science Park
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The ramp section of the National Freeway 1 North Outer Ring interchange opens today, linking the North Outer Ring Expressway with National Freeway 1. It is intended to divert traffic from the Tainan System and Yongkang interchanges and improve access between Tainan's urban areas, the freeway and Southern Taiwan Science Park.
Facts
Total cost: about NT$2.1 billion
Will divert about 1/3 of the traffic at the Yongkang interchange
Total cost: NT$2.104 billion
Construction began on September 16, 112
The overall project is scheduled for completion on December 13 this year
New Taiwan dollar weakens 2.8 cents at midday to 32.48 per US dollar
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The New Taiwan dollar was trading at 32.48 per US dollar at midday in the Taipei foreign exchange market, down 2.8 cents, with turnover of US$1.061 billion.
Man loses NT$110,000 defamation suit after suing gaming acquaintance who accused him of stalking
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Chiang lost a lawsuit seeking NT$110,000 in damages after a woman surnamed Liu accused him of stalking on social media. The Kaohsiung District Court found that Liu had issued a good-faith warning involving the public interest and had not infringed his reputation.
Poll on the Philippines’ economic partners: Taiwan’s support rises by the 3rd-largest margin
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Philippine poll found that 11% of respondents named Taiwan as one of their most important economic partner options, up 3 percentage points from July and the 3rd-largest increase among 10 options. The survey was commissioned from Pulse Asia by Stratbase.
Facts
11% of respondents named Taiwan as one of their most important economic partner options
Up 3 percentage points from July
Surveyed 2,400 respondents
73% of respondents chose the United States
62% of respondents chose Japan
Canada ranked 3rd with 35%
Bilateral trade between Taiwan and the Philippines exceeded US$7 billion in the first 8 months of this year
French Senate passes bill requiring protesters to pay damages; left criticizes government’s authoritarian turn
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The French Senate passed a bill requiring protesters to bear financial responsibility for damage caused during street demonstrations, with compensation of up to 10,000 euros. It also allows social welfare benefits to be seized to pay for damages. The left criticized the government for turning authoritarian, while far-right leader Le Pen supported the bill.
Chunghwa Telecom proposes Asian low Earth orbit satellite alliance to safeguard Taiwan’s communications autonomy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chunghwa Telecom Chairman Chien Chih-cheng proposed a “low Earth orbit satellite constellation alliance,” aiming to join forces with Asian telecommunications partners to raise NT$20 billion to NT$30 billion and launch 48 or 64 low Earth orbit satellites to cover all of Taiwan and safeguard communications autonomy.
Japan targets steel sheets from Taiwan and China, imposing 5-year anti-dumping duties at rates of 3.6% to 42.1%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Japanese government announced 5-year anti-dumping duties on nickel-alloy stainless cold-rolled steel sheets and stainless steel strips from China and Taiwan. The rates range from 3.6% to 42.1%, and the duties will take effect on the 31st of this month and run through October 30, 2031.
Anthropic valuation could reach US$2 trillion, putting 7 founders on track to become billionaires
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Anthropic is preparing for an initial public offering, with its valuation potentially reaching US$2 trillion. The listing could become the largest IPO in history, and its 7 co-founders could join the ranks of billionaires.
Facts
Valuation could reach US$2 trillion
(About NT$64 trillion)
The 7 co-founders could also join the ranks of billionaires
Received US$100,000 in funding (about NT$3.22 million)
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、OpenAI、百度、Google、Stripe、The New York Times、Bloomberg、The Register
Fire at Seoul’s last shantytown, Guryong Village, extinguished; city aims to complete relocation in 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire in Guryong Village in Seoul’s Gangnam district was extinguished after an overnight operation. The area is Seoul’s last shantytown, and its urban renewal relocation rate has reached 85.8%. The city aims to complete the relocation in 2027 and begin construction of new housing.
Facts
Relocation rate has reached 85.8%
Goal is to complete residents’ relocation next year
Lasted 12 hours and 49 minutes
A total of 77 households living in Zones 1, 2 and 3
107 people affected
An area roughly equivalent to 40 soccer fields
Caused 258 residents to evacuate
Initially received 7 days of temporary accommodation
Rent reductions of 60% to 100%, depending on income level
Of the more than 1,000 original resident households