October 30 is “Food Loss Reduction Day.” The pitfalls of bulk buying amid rising prices: Around 40% say they have experienced throwing away food they had “frozen for the time being”—a look at the reality of the problem <Survey on household cooking practices ahead of fall and winter>
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A survey conducted by パナソニック株式会社 found that as bulk buying to cope with rising prices and “freezing for the time being” become more common, around 40% of households have experienced “frozen food loss,” with food being discarded because of concerns about its quality.
“BS10” announces its lineup of free movies for November!
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BS10, a broadcasting station operated by 株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング, announced its lineup of free movies for November. The schedule features 9 films, including “Her Love Boils Bathwater” and “The Big Boss,” alongside a commentary program with Hiroshi Tachi and LiLiCo.
Facts
November movies
6:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング、BS10、Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、Universal City Studios Productions LLLP、Fortune Star Media Limited
New event in Suikoden STAR LEAP! The little-known battle between Flame General Allen and the shinobi, including Kasumi, over their respective codes of honor begins!
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株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント will release a new RPG event, “Two Paths of Justice, the Scarlet Moon and the Shinobi,” in the iOS/Android RPG Suikoden STAR LEAP starting October 29. It will also run a launch support campaign in conjunction with livestreams by streamers, giving away 1,500 Fantasy Stones.
ほっともっと offers value set meals exclusively on 出前館; 出前館 launches its “Halloween Campaign”
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株式会社プレナス, operator of the takeout bento chain ほっともっと, will run a Halloween campaign exclusively on 出前館 from October 30 to November 3. During the campaign, it will offer Halloween set meals and hold a drawing for discount coupons for customers who place orders and people who follow its social media accounts.
WiFi 8 gaming router “ROG Rapture GT-BN98” to launch on Amazon on October 30, 2026
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ASUS JAPAN株式会社 announced that it will launch the “ROG Rapture GT-BN98,” a gaming router supporting the next-generation WiFi 8 wireless standard, on Amazon on October 30, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 30, 2026
2.6GHz
8 external antennas
2 10Gbps ports
Reduces latency by up to 34%
Up to 11,529Mbps
Equipped with a total of 16 streams
Link aggregation up to 20Gbps
Improves heat dissipation by up to 35%
Companies mentioned：ASUS JAPAN株式会社、Republic of Gamers、ROG、ASUS
森トラストホテルズ publishes “A Journey to Renowned Hot Springs” feature
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森トラストホテルズ has published its “A Journey to Renowned Hot Springs” feature on its official website, introducing the hot spring offerings at its hotels around the country and suggesting trips for fall and winter.
Facts
21 accommodation facilities
13 restaurants and cafes
A history spanning more than 1,200 years since the hot spring opened
Halloween Party! Enjoy horror pachinko and pachislot! “777LIVE Vol.72” livestreams from 20:00 on Friday, Oct. 30
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株式会社サミーネットワークス will livestream “777LIVE Vol.72” from 20:00 on Oct. 30, welcoming STARDOM wrestler 鈴季すず as a guest to enjoy horror pachinko and pachislot.
【HIROFU】A new casual bag to gently complement everyday life, “PISOLINO（ピゾリーノ）,” arrives
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The women’s bag brand “HIROFU,” operated by 株式会社ヒロフ, part of ワールドグループ, will launch its new “PISOLINO（ピゾリーノ）” bag series on Oct. 30 as part of its 2026 fall/winter collection.
【Tomamu】Toast on a snow-covered pair lift chair after your last run! “Tomamu de Après-Ski,” an après-ski event to savor the atmosphere of the slopes, will be held
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星野リゾート トマム will hold the après-ski event “トマムdeアプレスキー” at the ski-in/ski-out village “ホタルストリート” from Dec. 26, 2026, through Apr. 4, 2027. Highlights include a pair lift chair remade from an actual lift, special drinks from 8 restaurants, and the introduction of an illuminated sledding course.
Facts
Dec. 26, 2026–Apr. 4, 2027
All 8 restaurants
14:00～16:00
50m long
Time: 16:00–18:00
29 courses
Original1泊13,100円〜
Original1泊26,300円～
Companies mentioned：星野リゾート、星野リゾート トマム、Café&Hamburger つきでは、TOMAMU Wine House
“セブンナイツ Re:BIRTH” kicks off its 1.5th-anniversary Re:BIRTH Day eve celebration! New character “[伝説] ジューダス” arrives, alongside awakened “[希少] リー”
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Netmarble has released the latest update for the RPG “セブンナイツ Re:BIRTH.” The update adds the new character “[伝説] ジューダス” and awakened character “[希少] リー,” overhauls the arena, and includes 1.5th-anniversary events, including the distribution of 15,000 Rubies.
【セント レジス ホテル 大阪】The aesthetics of celebration, passed down through time. A festive season 2026 to lift the spirits
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セント レジス ホテル 大阪 will hold a festive promotion titled “Gift of Celebration” in December 2026, offering Christmas-only menus at ラ ベデュータ, RÉGINE, 和城, and セントレジスバー.
【There’s still time to attend!】Lessons in the art of nurturing from 風姿花伝 and psychotherapy, and the 青木家’s ongoing efforts to pass on tradition: The 23rd 一樹会, held Nov. 3 at 観世能楽堂
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The 青木家 will host the 23rd 一樹会 at 観世能楽堂 on Nov. 3, 2026, featuring 青木響平, who will take on his first shite role at age 8, as well as commentary by a clinical psychologist. Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ, operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社.
Gallop treats ウエストランド井口 to a day out in Osaka! The 3rd episode of “エビデンス・ポリス ウォーカープラスTV” airs Oct. 30 (Friday) from 24:30
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株式会社KADOKAWA announced that the 3rd episode of the information and variety show “エビデンス・ポリス ウォーカープラスTV” will air late at night on Oct. 30, 2026, on テレビ埼玉. The episode will feature 井口浩之 of ウエストランド and 林健 and 毛利大亮 of ギャロップ, with an on-location visit to a hot spring facility in Osaka and talk segments.
Golf features get even better! “HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Pro” and “HUAWEI WATCH GT 7,” with ski performance analysis and the new “Body Status” feature, launch today, Oct. 29 (Thursday)
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華為技術日本株式会社 will launch the sports watches “HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Pro” and “HUAWEI WATCH GT 7” on Oct. 29, 2026. Features include enhanced golf functions, ski performance analysis, the new “Body Status” feature, ECG measurements, and long battery life. A collaboration model with 本間ゴルフ will also launch on the same day.
Facts
¥54,780 (tax included)
More than 99% in Japan
Maps of more than 17,000 golf courses worldwide
59 countries worldwide
Maps of more than 3,000 ski resorts
Lasts up to about 21 days
¥41,580 each (tax included)
is ¥44,880 (tax included)
Maps of more than 2,200 golf courses in Japan
The estimated market price is ¥62,480 (tax included)
Personal machine Pilates studio “STUDIO IVY PILATES” to NEW OPEN in Shirokanedai, Tokyo, on Nov. 1, 2026 (Sunday)!
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株式会社KRM will open “STUDIO IVY 白金台店,” its 148th location for personal machine Pilates brand “STUDIO IVY PILATES,” in Shirokanedai, Tokyo, on Nov. 1, 2026.
アドバンテック opens new North American headquarters in Tustin, California
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アドバンテック has opened a new North American headquarters in Tustin, California, to expand its edge AI business in the North American market. To mark the opening, it held the “Advantech Technology Summit (ATS),” where it discussed the latest technologies with partners including AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm.
Okinawa Prefecture’s genetic sleep tendencies differ from those of other prefectures! In “sleepy prefecture” Okinawa, genes associated with longer sleep are common, putting it overwhelmingly last in the short-sleep ranking
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Genesis Healthcare has released its “GeneLife Sleep-Related Genetic Rankings,” an analysis of genetic data from 318,866 GeneLife users. It reports that Okinawa Prefecture ranked last nationwide for short-sleep tendencies (and near the top for long-sleep tendencies), while Shimane, Akita, and Fukushima prefectures ranked high.
Facts
Valid sample size: 318,866 people
It is said that about 40%–50% of sleep tendencies are determined by genetic factors present from birth
Has been operating for more than 20 years
Has a track record of conducting more than 3 million genetic tests to date
ホテルニューオータニ博多 will hold its “Kumamoto Recovery Support Fair” from Nov. 1 to Dec. 29, 2026, offering special menu items made with ingredients from Kumamoto Prefecture.
Shopify app “Yahoo!広告連携自動化くん” adds purchase conversion tracking and ad placement support for Yahoo Shopping search ads (Shopping); begins accepting applications
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もると株式会社 has added support for purchase conversion tracking and ad placement for LINEヤフー広告 search ads (Shopping) to its Shopify app “Yahoo!広告連携自動化くん” and begun accepting applications. The service is currently limited to designated agencies, with support for other agencies planned in due course.
[Protecting the “everyday normal” in times of disaster] Disaster Management Minister Hosono to issue an “emergency request.” KEIYO portable electric water purifier offered at a coupon price of 14,800 yen; new 10-pack of individually wrapped portable toilets launched for 880 yen
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In response to an emergency request from Disaster Management Minister Hosono, 株式会社慶洋エンジニアリング is offering its portable electric water purifier “AN-S152” at a coupon price and has launched its emergency portable toilet “AN-S184.”
[Food donations down by about 40%] Crisis in support for children during winter break: フードバンク山梨 urgently calls for food donations
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認定NPO法人フードバンク山梨 says food donations have fallen by about 40% since fiscal 2023, putting support for children during winter break in a critical situation. It is holding a “Winter Food Drive Intensive Month” from Oct. 16 and calling for cooperation.
Facts
Fiscal 2023: 73 tons
Fiscal 2024: 61 tons
Fiscal 2025: 43 tons
97% of households raising children say “the burden of daily living has increased”
Of the 119 households that responded to the survey
Kyoto Institute of Philosophy to hold cross-sector symposium at 早稲田大学 on human intelligence in the AI era and Japan’s potential
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一般社団法人京都哲学研究所 will co-host a cross-sector symposium with 早稲田大学 and MIT Global Humanities on Nov. 20, 2026, at 早稲田大学’s Ono Memorial Hall. The symposium will focus on “Human Intelligence and Japan’s Potential in the AI Era.”
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
13:00～18:10
Participation fee: Free
19 countries worldwide, including Japan
Approximately 300 people
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人京都哲学研究所、早稲田大学、MIT、MIT Global Humanities、オルテラス合同会社、株式会社ロッテホールディングス、NTT
いすみ鉄道 career experience event to make the dreams of young railway enthusiasts come true
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NIJINアカデミー and NIJIN高等学院 will hold a career experience event with いすみ鉄道 on Nov. 6, 2026. The event was inspired by a student’s wish and will offer a wide range of experiences, including selling tickets and visiting the driver’s cab.
Facts
Nov. 6, 2026
10:00〜15:00
Original1クラス8人
More than 100 partner companies and local governments
Ryokan, hotels and vacation homes for overseas buyers. REYADO begins free listings on its property site for overseas audiences (English and Chinese) for sellers and real estate companies; REYADO supports sales to overseas customers on the buyer’s side
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株式会社REYADO has begun offering free listings on its property site, available in English and Chinese, to sellers, real estate companies and M&A firms. With overseas investors showing growing interest amid the weak yen and tourism demand, REYADO will act as the buyer’s agent, while the compensation structure for listing agents remains unchanged.
Facts
Properties with an asking price of 60 million yen or more
[イクスピアリ®] Christmas fair “Christmas Promenade,” bringing festive winter sparkle to the Salon de Sweets dessert buffet, starts Sunday, Nov. 1!
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株式会社クリエイト・ダイニング will hold the Christmas fair “Christmas Promenade” from Nov. 1, 2026, at the Salon de Sweets dessert buffet in the Ikspiari shopping complex at Tokyo Disney Resort.
絵本ナビプレミアム, an unlimited-reading service for picture books and children’s books, launches non-renewing one-time purchase plans on its official website!
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株式会社絵本ナビ has launched one-time purchase plans for 1-year and 3-year subscriptions, with no automatic renewal, on the official website of its unlimited-reading service for picture books and children’s books, “絵本ナビプレミアム.”
Facts
used by 20 million people annually
1,480 yen per month, including tax
1-year one-time purchase plan (14,800 yen, including tax)
3-year one-time purchase plan (26,640 yen, including tax)
Enjoy about 3,000 picture books and children’s books
About 1,500 books available to read without limits
A full lineup of player merchandise and items to enhance the arena experience! New products to launch at the Saga games on 10/31 and 11/1
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シーホース三河 will launch new player merchandise and game-day items at the Saga games on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Payments will be completely cashless, and points will also be awarded for merchandise purchases.
China Slams Philippines for Blocking Its Participation After Sending Lower-Level Representative to ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang criticized the Philippines for blocking China’s defense minister from attending the 13th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus. China instead sent Yang Lei, the defense attaché at its embassy in the Philippines, and accused Manila of undermining ASEAN’s principle of consensus.
A Small Change to Your Shopping Route Can Help Change Eating Habits and Avoid Snack Traps [Book Excerpt]
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Japanese neurologist Akiko Yamashita recommends changing your route through the supermarket to avoid temptation and choosing ingredients with gratitude to reduce processed food intake, thereby improving eating habits and health.
Facts
Treated 60,000 patients with lifestyle-related conditions
At the highest, it may reach an average of 5 grams per week
People may consume as much as 250 grams of plastic in a year
Investigators searched the service office and council research office of independent Kaohsiung City Councilor Chen Shan-hui. The Ciaotou District Prosecutors Office confirmed an investigation is underway, but details of the case remain unclear.
Tai Po Wang Fuk Court Fire: Hong Kong Housing Chief Resigns, Taking Political Responsibility
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced that Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho had resigned and her resignation was accepted, taking political responsibility for the Wang Fuk Court fire. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong will take over the post concurrently. Lee apologized to fire victims and the public for the first time and announced a report by an independent committee and measures to crack down on bid-rigging.
Changhua Woman Sentenced to 5 Years and 6 Months for Arson That Left More Than 10 People Suffering Smoke Inhalation
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A woman in Changhua, unhappy with her neighbor’s noise, poured flammable liquid on a motorcycle and set it on fire, with the blaze spreading and causing more than 10 people to suffer smoke inhalation. The Changhua District Court sentenced her to 5 years and 6 months in prison for attempted arson of an occupied residence.
Li Sichuan Holds Election-Eve Rally at Banqiao First Stadium, Urges Supporters to Canvass and Vote
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan held an election-eve rally at Banqiao First Stadium, urging supporters to canvass, shore up votes and vote. He also established the “New Taipei Village Chiefs Support Association” and received strong backing from Mayor Hou You-yi.
Controversy Over Police Enforcement at Gay Bar: Taipei City Government Apologizes, Says Administrative Investigation Report Completed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A search of a gay bar by the Taipei City Police Department’s 萬華分局 sparked accusations of excessive force. The Taipei City Government apologized and said it had completed an administrative investigation report and submitted it to the 警政署. It will also develop police enforcement guidelines and provide legal and psychological counseling resources.
CPBL Team to Play Warm-Up Games Against 味全龍 and 中信兄弟 Ahead of Asian Championship; Games Begin Nov. 7
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中華職棒聯盟 announced the CPBL team’s warm-up schedule for the Asian Championship. The team will play 味全龍 and 中信兄弟 at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium on Nov. 7 and 8, respectively. Tickets go on sale Oct. 30.
正神名黨 was reported for allegedly using a banquet as a pretext for vote-buying. 宜蘭地檢署 launched searches and summoned people involved for questioning. Party chair Hsu Jung-te was released on bail of NT$150,000, while 3 other candidates were each released on bail of NT$100,000.
Cruise Operator Suspends Service as Fuel Prices Soar, Forcing Hundreds of Passengers to Disembark in Cambodia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. cruise operator Villa Vie Residences suspended operations after the Iran war sent fuel costs soaring beyond what it could bear, forcing hundreds of passengers who had been living aboard the ship long-term to disembark in Cambodia.
Facts
Have been at sea for at least 755 days
Previously, average monthly fuel costs were about $1,800 per cabin
Recently, they have climbed to an estimated $6,000 to $8,000 in some parts of Asia
The 200-meter-long cruise ship
There were 203 passengers aboard
And 156 crew members
Passengers had just 7 hours to pack
They spent about $1 million on this all-inclusive trip
Companies mentioned：中央社、Villa Vie Residences、路透社、法新社
Candidates’ Personal Data Exposed; You Ying-lung Apologizes: “It Should Never Have Happened”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中選會 Chair You Ying-lung bowed in apology after candidates’ personal data was exposed due to a contractor’s mistake. He stressed that it was an unintended error that did not affect election operations and said the commission would hold contractor 宏碁資訊 accountable under the contract.
Hu Gua’s Show Visits Hualien to Offer Support; On Election, Says He Will Vote Because He Pays a Lot of Taxes
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Entertainer Hu Gua, along with Xiao Zhen and Hu Shian, announced the launch of Season 2 of “胡來旅行社,” focusing on post-disaster reconstruction in Hualien. Asked about the election, he said he would exercise his right to vote because he pays taxes and fulfilled his military service obligations. He also revealed that his son’s fund investment had grown to 8 digits.
日月光投控 Raises Advanced Packaging and Testing Revenue Outlook, Expands Capital Spending; CPO Revenue Seen Growing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
日月光投控 raised its forecast for this year’s advanced packaging and testing (LEAP) revenue to $4 billion and increased capital spending to $11.5 billion, citing expectations that CPO and advanced packaging and testing businesses will lift gross margins.
Facts
Raised from $3.7 billion to $4 billion
Maintains revenue target of $300 million
Advanced packaging end-to-end process revenue could exceed US$1 billion next year
Now further raised to $11.5 billion
Capital spending expected to reach $10.5 billion
The additional $1 billion in capital spending
60% will go to advanced packaging and testing projects
Original另外4成用於主流產品
Raise it above the baseline level of a 30% gross margin
Suspected fictitious voters used to sway election in Kaohsiung’s Linyuan; borough chief candidate released on NT$80,000 bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A candidate surnamed Chen for borough chief in Linyuan District, Kaohsiung, is suspected of using friends and relatives to falsely change their household registrations to obtain voting rights. Kaohsiung prosecutors ordered Chen released on NT$80,000 bail for alleged violations of the Election and Recall Act and other offenses.
Police election security command center inaugurated; efforts to prevent foreign forces from interfering continue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The National Police Agency held an inauguration ceremony for the joint command center for security operations during the 115 local public officials election and national referendum. Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang set out three requirements: block foreign forces, cut off illegal funding, and thoroughly investigate election interference. The agency will also strengthen prevention of AI deepfakes and technology-enabled investigations.
Facts
A total of 11,051 local public official seats are up for election
The number of eligible voters is estimated at 19.65 million
Just 7.2 kilometers of Taiwan’s No. 9 South Link Highway remain unexpanded; work begins on Shuangliu-Danlu section
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Work has begun on the widening project for the Shuangliu-Danlu section of Taiwan’s No. 9 South Link Highway. It is expected to be completed by the end of 2031, addressing the bottleneck of the remaining 7.2 kilometers that have yet to be widened.
Taoyuan City council candidate Si Guang-yang suspected of vote-buying; prosecutors and investigators summon him for questioning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Si Guang-yang, son of KMT Legislator Wan Mei-ling and a Taoyuan City council candidate, is suspected of vote-buying. Taoyuan prosecutors directed searches and summoned him for questioning; 3 to 4 other defendants also appeared to provide information.
Anonymous banners appear in Changhua; Chen Su-yue accuses opponents of smearing her, while Hsiao Ching-tien blames a vendor’s oversight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The campaign headquarters of DPP Changhua County mayoral candidate Chen Su-yueh accused unnamed street banners of smearing her by claiming she opposed waiving National Health Insurance premiums for seniors, and said it would file a lawsuit under the law. KMT’s Hsiao Ching-tien responded that the vendor had failed to include its name, saying he had ordered the banners taken down and that they would be rehung after being signed.
Dalin Wengao urban land readjustment in Chiayi, idle for half a century, completed; land returned to the people
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The urban land readjustment project in Dalin Township, Chiayi County, has been completed. The 4.41 hectares of land reserved for public facilities, which had been idle for half a century, will be rezoned for residential, commercial and public facility use, returning the land to the people. The project also links Dalin Station with the library, sports park and medical resources.
Campaign motorcade event on the 31st; Shen Po-yang: Quiet zones planned to encourage more interaction with the public
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang said the 「Taipei Ocean Current」 campaign motorcade event on the 31st would add quiet zones and slow down to encourage interaction with the public. Responding to claims that he was trailing in the race, he said he had remained cautious and apprehensive throughout, and clarified that the Army personnel’s petition case had been resolved.
To prevent funding shortfalls from halting construction projects, 台灣金聯 joins forces with Hua Nan Bank on completion-funding commitment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台灣金聯 and 華南銀行 signed a memorandum of understanding, becoming the first to incorporate a “completion-funding commitment” into construction financing and trust frameworks to prevent funding shortfalls at small and midsize developers and reduce the risk of unfinished buildings.
東海大學 marks its 71st anniversary; 750 million yuan Yang Jui-hsiang multipurpose building to open
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
東海大學 announced during celebrations for the 71st anniversary of its founding that the Yang Jui-hsiang Multipurpose Activities Building, built at a total cost of 750 million yuan, is about to open. The building was supported by a US$3 million donation from the family of alumnus Yang Jui-hsiang, equivalent to about NT$97.65 million. It is designed as a multipurpose space for physical education, training and research, incorporating green-building and smart-building standards.
普鴻: Post-quantum cryptography solutions have secured orders; company aims to make them its next growth engine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
普鴻資訊 said its post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solutions have received orders from multiple customers, expanding its client base beyond the financial sector. Revenue in September rose 22.23% year over year, and the company aims for its cybersecurity integration machines and PQC products to account for half of its profits by 2028.
Facts
September revenue was NT$67.63 million
Up 22.23% year over year
Revenue totaled 562 million yuan in the first 3 quarters
Up 13.55% from the same period last year
Target of contributing half of the company’s profits in 2028
Japanese drama VIVANT faces mounting “smearing China” controversy; 三麗鷗 ends collaboration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The second season of Japanese drama VIVANT has sparked controversy over accusations that it smears China. 三麗鷗 announced it was ending its collaboration with the show and apologized.
Facts
三麗鷗 China’s revenue reached 781 million yuan in the first half of 2026
Chiang Wan-an campaign office unveils campaign ad, orders 500 more jackets and EasyCard set
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chiang Wan-an’s campaign team unveiled its latest campaign ad and announced an additional 500 campaign jackets, along with a 「Taipei Is Awesome」 EasyCard set.
消基會 tests find inadequate 5G signal coverage; Taiwan High Speed Rail says major improvements expected in 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
消基會 tests found inadequate 5G signal coverage across the Taiwan High Speed Rail network. 台灣高鐵 said it had joined forces with 3 major telecom operators to invest about NT$2 billion in communications upgrades, which are expected to be completed by the end of 2027 and significantly improve coverage.
Australian defense minister: China’s military expansion is putting Southeast Asia under pressure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said China is undertaking the world’s largest conventional military expansion since World War II, creating pressure across Southeast Asia. He urged allies to deepen cooperation and disclosed that Australia is considering buying Israel’s Iron Dome system to intercept missiles as well as the U.S.-made Patriot system. Land-based defenses are expected to be deployed by the early 2030s.
Facts
Deploying hundreds of vessels, including coast guard ships and naval vessels
In July this year, it also test-fired a missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead in the South Pacific
Same-name candidate controversy in Alaska; Trump accuses Democrats of election fraud
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A same-name candidate controversy has erupted in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race. President Trump accused Democrats of illegally recruiting an opponent with the same name as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan to confuse voters and split the vote, and called for the removal of the “fake Dan Sullivan” and Democratic candidate Mary Peltola from the ballot. An investigation by 《紐約時報》 found that the move was not illegal but involved strategic maneuvering, and did not establish that a crime had been committed.
Facts
(中央社, Washington, 28 — compiled foreign reports)
Only 6 days remain before the Nov. 3 midterm elections
(Translated by: Chang Ming-hsuan) 1151029
Companies mentioned：中央社、紐約時報、The New York Times、法新社、Truth Social
Should the right to claim spousal support end after remarriage? Justice Ministry and lawmakers disagree
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan’s Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee held a public hearing on the divorce-by-judgment system. Justice Ministry Political Deputy Minister Huang Mou-hsin argued that the right to claim spousal support should end after remarriage. Lawmaker Fan Yun and expert Chien Jung-tsung, who attended the hearing, argued that the economic losses caused by the previous marriage do not disappear after remarriage. The two sides disagreed.
Facts
A total separation period of 3 years within 5 years
Chiang Wan-an campaign website draws questions; Ko Ju-chun denies plagiarism
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ko Ju-chun, SI chief of staff for Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters, clarified that interactive websites launched by the Chiang campaign, including 「Taipei Encore Stage」, did not plagiarize Shen Po-yang’s 「HEART Policy Island」. He stressed that the development was fully open-source and the process public, and that only a netizen whose surname begins with J had referenced the format of Hand Interactive in a prompt, as a normal creative homage.
Facts
2026 Nine-in-One Elections
The first one went online on the 11th
The one launched by the campaign headquarters on the 28th
TSIA: Taiwan semiconductor output value forecast to exceed NT$9.1 trillion this year, up 40.9%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hou Yongqing, chair of 台灣半導體產業協會 (TSIA), said Taiwan's overall semiconductor output value is expected to exceed NT$9.1 trillion in 2026, representing annual growth of 40.9%.
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More than NT$9.1 trillion
Growth of 40.9%
Taiwan's semiconductor industry in 2026
57 members
Membership reached 220
Taiwan's IC output value was about NT$180 billion in 1996
Taiwan's IC output value reached NT$6.5 trillion in 2025
Huo Jianhua drilled professional medical terminology in English for his doctor role, says it was tough
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Actors Huo Jianhua and Yang Jinhua, stars of the medical drama "Emergency Room Miracle," shared the challenges and behind-the-scenes stories of intensively studying professional medical terminology in English. Cai Fanxi, Zhan Zixuan and Peng Qianyou also discussed the preparations they made to portray professionals.
Labor budgets account for a small share in Taiwan's 6 special municipalities; labor groups urge local candidates to allocate more funds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台灣勞工陣線 said labor budgets account for less than 1% in all 6 special municipalities, urging local candidates to increase budgets and staffing for labor affairs and labor inspections and strengthen localized employment services.
Facts
Labor budgets account for less than 1% of the total budget in all 6 special municipalities
Taoyuan and Kaohsiung, the highest, account for just 0.53%
New Taipei and Taichung also account for just 0.25
Only Taipei and Kaohsiung have labor budgets exceeding NT$1 billion in their approved 2026 budgets
台灣勞工陣線 began reaching out to the campaign teams of 12 mayoral candidates across the 6 special municipalities in August
As of mid-October
Completed meetings with mayoral candidates on 9 occasions
Zheng Li-wen: 國民黨 shoulders a major mission and will stay firmly on the right path
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國民黨 Chairperson Zheng Li-wen said at a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's retrocession and victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan that 國民黨 shoulders the major mission of founding the Republic of China and upholding democracy and the rule of law. She also criticized internal problems in 民進黨 and expressed hope that 國民黨 would lead the country into its next golden 30 years.
Lawmakers say requiring 20% crop damage for disaster relief is unfair; 農業部 pledges review
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang Legislator Yang Chiung-ying said the cash relief standard for agricultural natural disasters, requiring crop damage of 20%, was set in ROC Year 100 and is outdated and unfair to farmers. 農業部 Minister Chen Chun-chi pledged to present the review results before the end of the year.
Zhang Jia-jun unveils women's policy white paper; Chu Li-lun lends his support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang Yunlin County magistrate candidate Zhang Jia-jun unveiled a women's policy white paper. Former Kuomintang chair Chu Li-lun appeared in support, citing three major reasons and urging the public to back her.
Investors eye Bank of Japan policy meeting; Japanese stocks close higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese stocks closed higher as investors focused on the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting. Although weaker-than-expected earnings from Alphabet weighed on some technology shares, the Nikkei 225 rose 705.28 points to 64659.47, while the Tokyo Stock Price Index gained 11.57 points to 4003.28.
Teacher qualification exam to be held 2 times a year, shortening transition period
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
教育部 announced that the teacher qualification exam will be held 2 times a year instead of once, in January and June, to shorten the transition period and help teacher trainees enter the workforce sooner. The next exam is scheduled for January 27, ROC Year 116.
Facts
Held 2 times a year
1 month
June
January 27, ROC Year 116
Wait 4 or 5 months
The 2nd teacher qualification exam of ROC Year 115
許舒博: 台電 and 中油 funding necessary; being forced to adjust energy prices would be bad news
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
許舒博, chairman of the General Chamber of Commerce, said budget allocations to 台電 and 中油 are necessary to stabilize prices for daily necessities and sustain business operations. It would be bad news if deteriorating finances forced energy prices to be adjusted in the future.
The 3 major institutional investors net sold NT$81.666 billion in Taiwan stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Among the 3 major institutional investors, foreign and mainland Chinese investors and proprietary traders were net sellers, while investment trusts were net buyers, for combined net sales of NT$81.666 billion.
Facts
Net sales of NT$81.666 billion
Fell 667.25 points
Closed at 46368.33 points
Original成交值新台幣7891.52億元
Proprietary traders were net sellers of NT$21.5 billion
Investment trusts were net buyers of NT$8.649 billion
Foreign and mainland Chinese investors were net sellers of NT$68.815 billion
Yoon Suk Yeol again faces death penalty demand in second trial on insurrection ringleader charge; special prosecutors say there is no reason to hesitate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on an insurrection ringleader charge over the emergency martial law incident on December 3, 2024. At his second trial, the special prosecution team asked the court to sentence him to death, saying his actions destroyed the achievements of constitutional government and there was no reason to hesitate. His defense team argued that the soldiers deployed at the time carried no live ammunition and were only there to maintain order.
MLB: Brewers win title, bringing longtime fans to tears as Milwaukee erupts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 of the World Series to claim the first World Series title in franchise history, sending the city into a frenzy and longtime fans to tears.
Banqiao, New Taipei, borough chief accused of vote-buying and profiteering through trip; released on NT$100,000 bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Liu-surnamed borough chief in Banqiao District, New Taipei, allegedly treated voters to a trip last year in a bid for reelection and let ineligible people take part so they could receive government subsidies. The chief is suspected of violating the Election and Recall Act and the Anti-Corruption Act, among other laws. After questioning, New Taipei prosecutors released the chief on NT$100,000 bail. Two other defendants were released on bail of NT$50,000 and NT$30,000, respectively.
Chinese Communist Party election interference targets more than Taiwan... exposing cases of Chinese political infiltration and interference; urging the public to stay alert, particularly against infiltration through overseas funding, political missions behind exchange activities, and disinformation that could affect elections.
Heavy rain causes floods and landslides on Phuket; authorities order emergency evacuation of high-risk areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Days of heavy rain on Thailand’s Phuket island triggered flooding and landslides, blocking roads in Patong. The municipal government ordered residents in high-risk areas to evacuate and arranged shuttle buses. Preliminary losses are estimated at about 100 million baht. Media commentary said inadequate drainage infrastructure and illegal construction worsened the damage.
Facts
More than 100 households and businesses
Losses of about 100 million baht
Drainage pipes only 60 centimeters in diameter
Some pipes are already 1.5 meters in diameter
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