Chiang Wan-an to launch 'Citizens Take the Stage'; Shen Po-yang says soapboxes are not intellectual property | PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Chiang Wan-an is set to launch the 'Citizens Take the Stage' event. Shen Po-yang responded that soapboxes are not intellectual property; Su Chiao-hui, Lee Chuan and Hou Yu-ih are actively campaigning and canvassing for votes.
Exit polls show neither bloc winning a majority in Israel's parliamentary election on the 27th | PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Exit polls in Israel's parliamentary election showed that the opposition bloc led by Eisenkot was projected to win 53 seats, while Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc was projected to win 50. Neither side reached the 61-seat threshold. Likud was expected to become the largest party, although the right-wing bloc lost seats. Turnout reached 77.7%, the highest since 1999.
Bolsonaro Jr. flees after losing Brazil presidential race; U.S. confirms it will issue visas to his family | PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
After losing the Brazilian presidential election, Bolsonaro Jr. fled to the United States. With U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio coordinating, the Trump administration approved his entry and issued visas to his family.
Van crashes into utility pole in Pingtung's Yanpu; driver dies, 7 migrant workers injured | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A van crashed into a utility pole on an embankment road in Yanpu Township, Pingtung. The 56-year-old driver died, while 7 migrant workers and 1 volunteer firefighter in the vehicle were injured and taken to hospital. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Facts
There were 8 people in the vehicle at the time
Police and firefighters dispatched 20 people to assist
The vehicle was carrying 7 migrant workers who had completed medical examinations
3 of them suffered fractures
The other 4 suffered external injuries
The 56-year-old man driving
About 500 meters from the crash site
Taken into the operating room for surgery at 23:00
The surgery was successfully completed at 1:30 on October 28
Citing the potential of a Tesla-SpaceX merger, 巴克萊 raised its price target for 特斯拉 to $450. Elon Musk confirmed that the two companies have formed committees to assess a merger, aimed at combining computing power and hardware resources, though the market remains cautious about a deal being reached in the short term.
Facts
巴克萊 raised its rating on 特斯拉 from 'equal weight' to 'overweight' and lifted its price target from $370 to $450 per share.
特斯拉 and SpaceX have each formed independent special board committees to assess a merger, but the deal structure has not been finalized.
特斯拉's Q3 results showed that FSD had 1.74 million active users, up 67% year over year.
The market estimates that the probability of 特斯拉 and SpaceX formally announcing a merger by the end of 2026 is just 15%.
巴克萊 analyst Dan Levy said that, if completed, the merger would make the combined entity more agile in adapting to the shift toward 'software-defined vehicles.'
特斯拉's energy business is benefiting from demand from AI data centers, and its energy storage capacity for 2027 is nearly sold out.
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng enters top 10 on rich list, but still rents an apartment in Beijing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng made his first appearance at No. 7 on the 2026 Hurun China Rich List, with wealth of 280 billion yuan. The company's valuation has risen to 500 billion yuan, and it is actively preparing for a 2027 listing on the STAR Market, marking a strategic shift from technological breakthroughs toward operating a large AI company.
Facts
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng made his first appearance at No. 7 on the 2026 Hurun China Rich List, with wealth of 280 billion yuan.
DeepSeek's latest funding round valued the company at about 500 billion yuan before investment.
DeepSeek plans to build a gigawatt-scale data center in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, with procurement worth more than 40 billion yuan.
DeepSeek aims to list on the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2027.
Liang Wenfeng leads a low-key personal life and has rented an apartment in Beijing for many years.
DeepSeek posted about 150 job openings in September to expand its workforce.
開潤股份 invested 2.9 billion yuan to acquire approximately 0.8265% of DeepSeek's equity.
Google Genie 4 world model debuts! AI generates virtual worlds, sounds and interactive characters in real time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Google DeepMind released the Genie 4 world model, which combines with Gemini to generate interactive virtual environments in real time. A single simulation can run for 2 minutes and supports native audio, advancing the development of AI agents and robot training.
Facts
Google DeepMind launched its next-generation world model, Genie 4, bringing AI generation technology into virtual environments that can be explored and interacted with in real time.
Genie 4 shifts video generation toward real-time interaction, extending the duration of a single simulation to about 2 minutes.
For the first time in the series, Genie 4 supports native audio generation, including ambient sounds, music and character dialogue.
Google is bringing the Gemini model into world simulation, with the language model handling planning and reasoning and Genie 4 generating the environment.
Genie 4 has invited testers from fields including film, gaming, news, education and engineering to explore possible applications.
Runway has launched GWM Worlds 2, which supports real-time audio and interaction, while World Labs focuses on spatial intelligence.
Genie 4 simulations currently run for about 2 minutes at a time, and object details may change as the runtime increases.
Trump: Putin-Zelenskyy meeting to be arranged “soon” in bid to end Russia-Ukraine war
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he would arrange a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy as soon as possible to end the Russia-Ukraine war, saying negotiations had made progress. The move aims to ease domestic economic pressure and address challenges in the midterm elections; if the meeting succeeds, it would be the first of its kind since the war began.
Facts
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would soon arrange a meeting between Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in an effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump stressed that the U.S. had made significant progress in Russia-Ukraine negotiations and that talks would not necessarily be limited to an in-person meeting.
Trump discussed the situation in Russia and Ukraine with Secretary of State Rubio and envoy Witkoff while aboard Air Force One on his way back to Washington.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said trilateral talks are expected to take place in November, aiming to restart stalled peace negotiations.
Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has yet to achieve a substantive diplomatic breakthrough, and the battlefield remains deadlocked.
The United States is facing pressure from high oil prices and inflation, sending a warning signal from voters to the governing Republican Party ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
Taiwan stocks rebound strongly as foreign investors turn bullish and buy back NT$15.9 billion; 3 major institutional investors join in, with net purchases of NT$29.895 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks surged 2.04% on the 28th, led by technology shares, reclaiming the 47000-point level. Foreign investors made net purchases of NT$15.922 billion, investment trusts recorded net purchases for 12 consecutive months, and the 3 major institutional investors posted combined net purchases of nearly NT$29.9 billion, signaling strong buying demand.
Facts
Taiwan stocks closed at 47035.58 points on the 28th, up 939.35 points, or 2.04%.
Foreign investors made net purchases of NT$15.922 billion on the 28th.
Investment trusts made net purchases of NT$11.807 billion on the 28th, marking 12 consecutive sessions of net buying.
Dealers made net purchases of NT$2.165 billion on the 28th.
The 3 major institutional investors made combined net purchases of NT$29.895 billion on the 28th.
Is the safest currency becoming “tech collateral”? AI is changing the dollar’s safe-haven calculus. Experts warn that a reversal in the trade could make foreign investor withdrawals a new risk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Experts warn that the AI boom is undermining the dollar’s safe-haven status. Foreign inflows of hot money are turning the dollar into a high-beta asset, and a reversal in the AI trade could bring the risk of capital outflows.
Facts
野村證券 head of G10 FX strategy Dominic Bunning believes that if the AI trade reverses, the likelihood of the dollar benefiting will become more uncertain.
Convera chief FX and macro strategist Kevin Ford said foreign inflows into U.S. stocks have hit a record, while FDI growth has lagged.
The dollar’s trade-weighted real exchange rate has remained above its long-term average for 12 consecutive years, the longest stretch since 1973.
Credit default swap (CDS) spreads for companies such as CoreWeave have widened sharply in recent weeks, signaling that risks are spreading.
The U.S. government has less fiscal room than it did in 2000 and is currently running a massive deficit.
Anthropic's computing capacity spending could reach as much as $567 billion, driving a rebound in AI stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Anthropic's first public offering prospectus disclosed that future spending on computing capacity and infrastructure could reach $567 billion, highlighting a sharp increase in demand for AI computing power and driving a rebound in semiconductor stocks.
Facts
Anthropic's future spending on computing capacity and infrastructure could reach as much as $567 billion.
Anthropic plans to list on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ANT.
The prospectus estimates that the cost of additional computing capacity from 2028 to 2031 will be about $125 billion to $150 billion, an amount not included in the table of major committed expenditures.
廣州白雲機場 passenger numbers return to the top of China’s rankings as the Greater Bay Area’s world-class airport cluster accelerates expansion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
With hardware expansion and route adjustments, 廣州白雲機場 handled 67.029 million passengers in the first 3 quarters, returning to the top of China’s rankings. The Greater Bay Area airport cluster is showing the effects of coordination, with growth outpacing other regions nationwide and demonstrating strong development potential.
Facts
廣州白雲機場 handled a cumulative 67.029 million passengers in the first 3 quarters, up 9.7% year over year.
After Baiyun Airport’s Terminal 3 and fifth runway entered service, its annual designed passenger capacity rose to 120 million.
In 2025, passenger traffic across the airport cluster serving the 9 Pearl River Delta cities grew 8.5% year over year, outpacing growth in the Yangtze River Delta, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Chengdu-Chongqing airport clusters.
In 2025, the 9 Pearl River Delta cities alone handled 168.146 million passengers.
In 2025, the Yangtze River Delta airport cluster handled 306.441 million passengers.
In 2025, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei airport cluster handled 158.601 million passengers.
In 2025, the Chengdu-Chongqing airport cluster handled 151.48 million passengers.
CISA issues emergency directive with a deadline for patches! Critical PHP vulnerabilities spark wave of precautionary website shutdowns worldwide
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Critical PHP vulnerabilities have drawn global attention. CISA issued an emergency directive requiring patches, while governments and businesses in multiple countries took precautionary steps to shut down websites in response to the risk of potential intrusions.
Facts
PHP has 2 highly critical security vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, with risk scores as high as 9.2.
CISA added the PHP vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog and ordered federal agencies to patch them by a deadline.
AI-assisted discovery led to the PHP vulnerabilities being found within 2 days, lowering the barrier to attack.
Within a short time after the vulnerabilities were disclosed, global attack attempts surged to several million.
Japan’s SoftBank temporarily suspended emergency disaster alert push notifications, including those for earthquakes and tsunamis.
The PHP vulnerabilities are unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities.
Experts warn that poorly maintained small websites will create a long-tail effect, posing an ongoing threat of attacks.
$3.5 trillion! Why does Space want to merge with 特斯拉? Analysts warn it may be a numbers game on the balance sheet
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A potential merger between SpaceX and 特斯拉 has entered the governance process, with the two sides forming independent committees to assess its feasibility while Musk recuses himself from negotiations. The merger is expected to create a $3.5 trillion conglomerate, but it must overcome a high voting threshold and governance concerns.
Facts
SpaceX and 特斯拉 have each formed special committees of independent directors to assess the feasibility of a merger.
SpaceX is valued at about $2 trillion, while 特斯拉 is valued at nearly $1.5 trillion.
SpaceX posted Q3 revenue of $14.575 billion this year, up 161% year over year.
SpaceX's capital expenditure for the third quarter reached $19.593 billion, up 185% year over year.
SpaceX purchased about $151 million worth of Megapack energy storage batteries from 特斯拉 in the third quarter.
特斯拉 needs approval from holders of more than 50% of all issued shares for the merger to pass.
SpaceX's superintelligence (SI) business generated $7.56 billion in revenue, accounting for more than half of total revenue.
Driven by demand for AI infrastructure, U.S. firms including Lumentum surged, spurring Taiwan-listed optical communications stocks including 眾達-KY to hit their daily limit. Lumentum said its capacity is fully booked through 2029, benefiting Taiwan's supply chain.
Facts
U.S. optical component makers AXT, Coherent and Lumentum all surged at Tuesday's close.
Taiwan optical communications stocks 眾達-KY, IET-KY and 全新 hit their daily limit intraday.
Lumentum's CEO said optical component capacity through early 2029 is fully booked.
Lumentum said it expects to be unable to meet about seven-tenths of product demand through 2027.
Ayar Labs and PicoJool, backed by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Playground Global, are entering the silicon photonics and laser light source markets.
惠譽 upgrades viability ratings for China's 6 largest banks, citing improved operating conditions and easing credit risks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
惠譽 upgraded the viability ratings of China's 6 largest state-owned banks, reflecting improved operating conditions and easing credit risks. The market reaction was positive.
Facts
惠譽 raised the operating environment (OE) score for 中國銀行業 from "bbb-" to "bbb".
ICBC, Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank and Bank of China were upgraded from "bbb" to "bbb+"; Postal Savings Bank of China rose from "bbb-" to "bbb"; and 交通銀行 rose from "bb+" to "bbb-".
惠譽 said the adjustments reflect structural improvements in China's financial system over the past 5 years, including reduced shadow banking risks and a shift toward net-value-based wealth management products.
The upgrades for the 4 largest banks were mainly driven by their dominant market positions, exceptionally strong funding and liquidity, and significantly improved risk profiles.
Analysis: 高盛 says AI's boost to the U.S. economy could peak as early as year-end; watch interest rates and the wealth effect
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In a report dated October 26, 高盛 chief economist Jan Hatzius said AI's boost to U.S. economic growth is expected to peak from late 2026 to early 2027, mainly because its marginal contribution is diminishing, not because of a crash.
Facts
高盛 chief economist Jan Hatzius expects AI's contribution to U.S. economic growth to peak from late 2026 to early 2027.
Long-term government bond yields in developed markets have risen by an average of about 100 basis points since early 2026. If they stay at current levels, they are estimated to weigh on GDP by a cumulative 0.6%.
Over the past year, stock market gains fueled by the AI boom contributed 0.4 percentage points to U.S. consumer spending growth through the wealth effect.
The boost from last year's Big Beautiful Bill, which restored 100% bonus depreciation and allowed businesses to immediately expense equipment costs, is fading.
Among U.S. non-manufacturing industries, those with higher AI adoption rates show a statistically significant negative correlation between employment growth and AI adoption.
As tensions in the Middle East rise, energy prices, including gasoline and diesel, have returned to or exceeded their highs from March and April this year.
輝達 CDS soar more than 3 times, overtaking Meta! CoreWeave stake and increased AI investment could bring risk exposure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 CDS costs have soared more than 3 times and surpassed Meta, reflecting market concerns over financing risks in AI infrastructure. This is largely due to close financial ties between 輝達 and cloud operators such as CoreWeave, including equity stakes and purchase commitments, which have made their credit risks highly correlated.
Facts
輝達's 5-year CDS price rose from 39 basis points at the end of 2025 to 127 basis points, a gain of 226%.
輝達 bought $2 billion worth of CoreWeave shares at $87.20 per share.
輝達 announced a $3 billion investment in Meta's equity offering.
輝達's CDS spread currently stands at 127 basis points, higher than Meta's.
Companies mentioned:輝達、NVDA、Meta、META、標普全球市場情報、S&P Global Market Intelligence、Benzinga、CoreWeave、CRWV、甲骨文、ORCL、Nebius、NBIS、I/O Fund、Yardeni Research
Era of heavy borrowing arrives: Taiwan's personal loan balance hits a record 22.9 trillion yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
台灣房屋集團趨勢中心 of 台灣房屋集團 said the total balance of personal loans across Taiwan reached a record 22.9 trillion yuan as of August this year. Robust stock market activity and inflation have fueled strong borrowing demand, particularly for working capital, driving up the overall balance.
Facts
As of August this year, personal loans across Taiwan's banks totaled 22.9 trillion yuan, up 9.2% year over year.
The balance of personal loans for real estate purchases exceeded 13 trillion yuan, up 3.6% year over year.
Personal loans for business investment recorded the highest year-over-year growth, at 26.6%.
This year's personal loan balance increased by about 1.4 trillion yuan from the end of last year, with working capital loans rising by more than 1 trillion, accounting for over 75% of the increase.
People today increasingly find themselves with "three loans under one roof" or even "five loans under one roof" as they seek access to credit.
2026 Hamaguchi Goryo International Tsunami and Coastal Disaster Prevention Awareness Award for Distinguished Service (Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award): recipients selected
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国際津波・沿岸防災技術啓発事業組織委員会 announced that it has selected Dr. 河田惠昭, specially appointed professor at 関西大学 and director of 人と防災未来センター, for the 2026 Hamaguchi Goryo International Tsunami and Coastal Disaster Prevention Awareness Award for Distinguished Service (Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award). The award ceremony will be held on Reiwa 8年11月11日.
Facts
2026
Tsunami Disaster Prevention Day (November 5)
The United Nations General Assembly in Heisei 27年12月
October 28, Reiwa 8
Nov. 11, Reiwa 8
Hirokawa Town was struck by another earthquake and tsunami in 1946, but
Deliberations on revising the minimum wage for the fishing industry (squid fishing) to be held—Second meeting of the Fishing Industry (Squid Fishing) Minimum Wage Special Committee, Seafarers’ Subcommittee, Marine Division, Transport Policy Council
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 海事局 will hold the Second Fishing Industry (Squid Fishing) Minimum Wage Special Committee meeting of the Seafarers’ Subcommittee, Marine Division, Transport Policy Council, on Reiwa 8年10月30日 to deliberate on the amount of the minimum wage revision for the fishing industry (squid fishing).
Deliberations on revising the minimum wage for the marine passenger transport industry to be held—Second meeting of the Marine Passenger Transport Industry Minimum Wage Special Committee, Seafarers’ Subcommittee, Marine Division, Transport Policy Council
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the second meeting of the Marine Passenger Transport Industry Minimum Wage Special Committee of the Seafarers’ Subcommittee, Marine Division, Transport Policy Council, on Reiwa 8年10月30日 to deliberate on revising the minimum wage for the marine passenger transport industry.
Japan and Denmark strengthen maritime cooperation—sign memorandum between their maritime authorities to bolster the maritime industry and promote decarbonization
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The maritime authorities of Japan and Denmark signed an updated “Memorandum of Cooperation in the Maritime Sector” to strengthen the maritime industry and promote decarbonization.
Recall notice (Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS and others)
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
Porsche Japan reported a recall of a total of 95 vehicles, including models in the 911 series, to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism because a manufacturing defect in the center-lock mechanism poses a risk of wheels coming off.
日立建機株式会社 has reported a recall of a total of 558 ZX125W-6 and ZX125W-7 excavator-loaders to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Because a manufacturing defect in the travel motor relief valve could prevent the machines from moving forward or backward, the company will replace the parts with modified ones.
17th Meeting of the Shinkansen Derailment Countermeasures Council
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 will hold the 17th Meeting of the Shinkansen Derailment Countermeasures Council on Oct. 30 to share information and exchange views on damage to the Kyushu Shinkansen and other matters resulting from the Kumamoto earthquake in July of Reiwa 8.
Deliberations on revisions to the river improvement basic policies for the Monobe and Ashida river systems — 79th meeting of the River Subcommittee of the Council for Social Infrastructure Development
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The 79th meeting of the River Subcommittee of the Council for Social Infrastructure Development will be held on Oct. 30 to deliberate revisions to the river improvement basic policies for the Monobe and Ashida river systems, as well as revisions to tsunami inundation assumptions in multiple prefectures.
Promoting the provision of parking spaces for motorcycles and other vehicles in urban areas! — Casebook on securing motorcycle parking facilities published
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 has compiled a casebook of local government initiatives to promote the provision of parking spaces for motorcycles and other vehicles in urban areas. It features examples from 10 cities that have enacted ordinances requiring parking facilities under the Parking Lot Act (Saitama, Kawagoe, Chiba, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Fukuoka and Naha), as well as municipalities addressing the issue through their own ordinances.
Showcasing the appeal of construction-related industries that support Japan’s national land to students! — Public- and private-sector partnership to share information and secure the next generation of talent
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
建設関連業イメージアップ促進協議会 will hold a briefing for students at 中央大学’s Faculty of Science and Engineering on Nov. 5, aiming to secure talent by showcasing the appeal of construction-related industries and presentations by young engineers.
Holding the 2nd meeting of the Bid and Procurement Working Group of the Study Group on the Future of the Construction Industry as a Sustainable Growth Industry — Discussion of bidding and procurement systems for public works commissioned by local governments
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 will hold the 2nd meeting of the Bid and Procurement Working Group on Nov. 2 to discuss bidding and procurement systems for public works commissioned by local governments.
Island festival “Islander 2026” to be held! — More than 170 islands from across Japan will gather to showcase their appeal
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
“Islander 2026,” hosted by 国土交通省 and the Japan Islands Center, will be held at サンシャインシティ in Ikebukuro on Nov. 21 and 22 of Reiwa 8. More than 170 islands from across Japan will take part, with relocation consultations and sales of local specialties among the activities.
Overview of the Coastal Shipping Statistics Monthly Report (July of Reiwa 8)
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
Overview of the Coastal Shipping Statistics Monthly Report for July of Reiwa 8, released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Total transport volume increased year on year, as did fuel consumption and voyage distance.
【Link-Uグループ株式会社】Securities Report—13th Fiscal Year (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Link-Uグループ株式会社 filed its securities report for the fiscal year ended July 2026, reporting sales of ¥4.8 billion, a pretax loss of ¥380 million and a loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥550 million. The report presents its financial position under IFRS and lists 171 employees.
【株式会社デリバリーコンサルティング】Securities Report—24th Fiscal Year (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
株式会社デリバリーコンサルティング filed its securities report for the fiscal year ended July 2026. Sales increased, net profit showed signs of recovery, and the company maintained a healthy equity ratio.
【株式会社Liberaware】Securities Report—10th Fiscal Year (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
株式会社Libraware filed its securities report for its 10th fiscal year (2025/08–2026/07) on Oct. 28, 2026. Sales increased, but the company recorded a substantial net loss and expanded its workforce.
【株式会社クラシコム】Securities Report—20th Fiscal Year (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
株式会社クラシコム filed its securities report for the 20th fiscal year ended July 2026, reporting sales of more than ¥10.3 billion and an increase in operating profit. Total assets grew to ¥7.1 billion, and its financial foundation remains solid.
Facts
The 20th fiscal year had 103 employees and 17 temporary employees.
【いちごホテルリート投資法人】Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—22nd Fiscal Year (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
いちごホテルリート投資法人 announced its results for the fiscal year ended July 2026. It recorded operating revenue of ¥2.9 billion and operating profit of ¥1.6 billion, with total assets of approximately ¥80.9 billion.
Facts
いちごホテルリート投資法人 filed its 22nd-period securities report on October 28, 2026.
【株式会社ニッソウ】Securities Report—38th Fiscal Period (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
株式会社ニッソウ filed its securities report for the 38th fiscal period (2025/08–2026/07). Although sales increased, both ordinary income and net income turned to losses, and business performance deteriorated.
Facts
Ordinary income for the 38th fiscal period was a loss of 51,822 thousand yen.
The net loss attributable to owners of the parent for the 38th fiscal period was 139,198 thousand yen.
Cash flow from operating activities for the 38th fiscal period was negative 296,826 thousand yen.
【ヘルスケア&メディカル投資法人】Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—23rd Fiscal Period (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
ヘルスケア&メディカル投資法人 filed its securities report for the 23rd fiscal period. It reported total assets of 88.5 billion yen and net assets of 38.5 billion yen, and is operating steadily with 48 investment properties.
Facts
ヘルスケア&メディカル投資法人 filed its securities report on October 28, 2026.
みまつ食品「セブンプレミアム海老焼売」 (sold at ヨークベニマル in North Kanto–Tohoku) - Refund/Recall
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
みまつ食品 will issue refunds and conduct a recall starting October 26, 2026, for 「セブンプレミアム海老焼売」 sold at ヨークベニマル in North Kanto–Tohoku due to mold contamination.
Refunds and a recall will be carried out starting October 26, 2026, after さとう’s 「きぬごし豆腐:鍋八」 was found to have been sold at バザールタウン篠山ニュース館 past its best-before date (originally 26.10.24).
NEXT INNOVATION「侍のプリン」 (sold at 近鉄百貨店草津店) - Exchange/Refund
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
NEXT INNOVATION will offer exchanges or refunds starting October 25, 2026, for 「侍のプリン」 sold at 近鉄百貨店草津店 because the best-before and use-by dates were mislabeled.
A foreign object (a fragment of a plastic spoon) was found in タクス’s 「ソイプロテインスイートポテト風味1kg」, prompting refunds and a recall through ezobolic’s online store starting October 25, 2026.
Permission for a worker dispatching business and a fee-charging employment placement business has been revoked
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare revoked 株式会社INC’s licenses for the worker dispatch business and paid employment placement business because a fine for violating the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act had become final.
1st Joint Meeting on the Handling of Personal Information in Life Sciences and Medical Research, 1st Task Force
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 1st Task Force of the 1st Joint Meeting on October 30, Reiwa 8, to review the ethical guidelines for life sciences and medical research involving human subjects.
Minutes of the 8th Labor Conditions Subcommittee of the Labor Policy Council, “Subcommittee on Adjustments to Labor Relations Associated with Organizational Restructuring,” September 14, 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
At a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare council meeting, M&A research firm 株式会社レコフデータ reported on trends in Japan’s M&A market and the use of company splits. M&A transactions reached a record high in 2025, with 5,115 deals valued at 37.9082 trillion yen, driven by cross-border deals, business succession and fund investment.
Facts
This year marks its 41st year.
There were 5,115 M&A deals in 2025.
Separately, there were 1,336 intra-group restructuring deals.
161 M&A deals.
And 308 intra-group restructuring deals.
The combined number of acquisitions and business transfers in 2025 was 2,875.
IASR Vol.47, No.9 (No.559) September 2026 Invasive meningococcal disease, April 2013–April 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | 国立健康危機管理研究機構
The contents of IASR Vol.47, No.9, featuring epidemiological data on invasive meningococcal disease from April 2013 to April 2026, related feature articles and domestic information.
Results of the call for applications for eligible counterparties for fiscal 2026 monetary market operations, etc.
Published ・ Source Japan | 日本銀行
日本銀行 published lists of eligible counterparties for each operation based on the results of its call for applications for fiscal 2026 monetary market operations.
National Health Insurance drug price list (NHI Review No. 1150672889) — November 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 社團法人中華民國牙醫師公會全國聯合會
The 衛生福利部中央健康保險署 released the National Health Insurance drug price list for November 115 and provided contact information for dentists' associations in various regions.
中選會 statement on the release of candidates' asset declaration data
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央選舉委員會
中選會 addressed the leak of candidates' personal information in asset declaration data, saying an initial assessment found that a contracted vendor had mistakenly included identity card numbers in a non-public file. 中選會 suspended the service to investigate and make corrections, blocked further leaks, then reopened access to the data and launched an investigation under the Personal Data Protection Act.
Damage caused by the earthquake with its epicenter in eastern Yamanashi Prefecture and the Fuji Five Lakes area, and response by fire services and other agencies (Report 9, updated R8.7.6)
Announcement of a symposium co-hosted by 金融庁 and 一橋大学 (December 10, Reiwa 8)
Published ・ Source Japan | 金融庁
The 金融庁 will hold a symposium jointly with 一橋大学 at Hitotsubashi Hall on December 10, Reiwa 8. The themes are “Revitalizing Regional Economies and Finance” and “Enhancing Corporate Value and the Management of Japanese Companies.”
Make a million a month selling figurines? 法鬥文創 and 財富女神 fined NT$800,000 over false advertising
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公平交易委員會
The Fair Trade Commission found that 法鬥文創 and 財富女神 had posted false advertisements on social media claiming franchisees could "make a million a month." An investigation found the claims were fabricated and violated the Fair Trade Act, resulting in fines of NT$600,000 and NT$200,000, respectively.
Facts
Fined NT$800,000
法鬥 company fined NT$600,000
財富女神 company fined NT$200,000
Claimed franchise outlets could "make a million a month" in sales
基米 partners with Alamar to bring in protein testing platform, prioritizing Alzheimer's research — Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
基龍米克斯生物科技 announced a partnership with U.S.-based Alamar Biosciences to introduce a highly sensitive protein detection platform. The platform has been installed in Taiwan and incorporates NULISA technology and the ARGO HT fully automated analysis system. The two sides will initially focus on Alzheimer's disease biomarkers and disease mechanisms, promoting the technology's use in Taiwan and serving research institutions, medical centers and biotech pharmaceutical companies.
Facts
基龍米克斯生物科技 (4195)
Alamar was founded in 2018
and was listed on the Nasdaq in the United States in April 2026
Can't get up in the morning? It's not laziness! Doctor: If you still don't want to get up after enough sleep, beware of “avoidance sleep” - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
The article discusses how difficulty getting up in the morning or still feeling tired after enough sleep may not be simple laziness, but a sign of “avoidance sleep.” A psychiatrist explains the difference between frequently lingering in bed and being unable to get up due to depression, and offers self-assessment and coping methods to help people regain motivation in life.
Status of highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in wild birds (suspected case, Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture)
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
On October 27, Reiwa 8, an A-type avian influenza virus tested positive in one dead greater white-fronted goose in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture. Confirmation of whether the strain is highly pathogenic is pending genetic testing, and the Ministry of the Environment designated the area within a 10km radius as a priority wild bird monitoring zone.
Online claims that “國民黨 blocked a bill this week to revoke the pensions of military personnel who pledge allegiance to the Chinese Communist Party” are outdated information, not a recent event
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
Online claims that “國民黨 blocked a bill this week to revoke the pensions of military personnel who pledge allegiance to the Chinese Communist Party” are outdated. The image first circulated in May 2025. The relevant amendment bill is still under review in the 立法院, and 國民黨 has not blocked the bill recently.
Facts
The image circulating online had already been shared in May 2025
[Association Affairs Report] Association holds online course offering in-depth analysis of HPV cancer prevention and the latest clinical strategies for pneumococcal protection
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會
中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會 held an online course on 115年10月20日, hosted by 陳相國 and 黃振國, with about 1,100 medical professionals taking part. 王壯銘, a physician at 嘉義基督教醫院, discussed HPV cancer prevention, while 呂俊毅, a physician at 臺大醫院, examined clinical strategies for pneumococcal protection. The course aimed to deepen understanding of vaccination.
東擎科技 (7710) reported its 2026 Q2 financial results, with basic EPS of 4.30 yuan, revenue of 1.758 billion and after-tax net profit of 267 million, demonstrating steady profitability.
Facts
東擎科技股份有限公司's basic earnings per share for the 2nd quarter of 2026 were 4.30 yuan.
東擎科技股份有限公司's operating revenue for the 2nd quarter of 2026 was 1.758 billion.
東擎科技股份有限公司's after-tax net profit for the 2nd quarter of 2026 was 267 million.
東擎科技股份有限公司's company code is 7710.
東擎科技股份有限公司 is in the computer and peripheral equipment industry.