Original偕中油會勘三接藻礁生態 環團指G2區受淤泥影響更大 ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Original環團指出中油第三天然氣接收站G2區受淤泥影響嚴重，威脅柴山多杯孔珊瑚生存，要求撤走18座暫置沉箱並停止興建南防波堤；中油回應將移走沉箱並啟動研究釐清淤沙來源。
Facts
- 18 large caissons.
- Original1年半以上
- Early next year (2027).
Companies mentioned：中油、中油天然氣事業部、中油液工處港灣所
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Taiwan | 公視新聞 (continued)（19）
Original台東縣府稱工法不符需求停工 第5立體停車場廠商要求仲裁 ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Construction of Taitung County's No. 5 parking garage was halted after the county government found that the basement structural construction method did not meet requirements. The contractor is seeking arbitration, with a decision expected in 6 to 8 months before construction resumes.
Facts
- Fenced off for 2 years.
- Business has already fallen by 3 to 4 tenths.
- A parking garage designed to be 4 stories tall.
- Including one basement level.
- Providing 4 above-ground floors.
- Providing more than 300 parking spaces.
- The project is expected to cost NT$700 million.
- A central government subsidy of NT$300 million.
- An arbitration decision is expected in 6 to 8 months.
Companies mentioned：台東縣府、公視新聞 PNN、公共工程委員會
Google parent's earnings miss market expectations; insiders acknowledge AI search is hard to monetize through advertising | PTS News PNN
Google parent Alphabet reported Q3 revenue of $127.6 billion, up 25%, but net profit and earnings per share fell short of market expectations, sending shares lower after hours. Although search volume hit a nearly 5-year high and Gemini reached 1 billion users, insiders acknowledged that AI search has a lower monetization rate and advertising revenue also missed expectations.
Facts
- The company's revenue reached $127.6 billion.
- Growth of 25%.
- Reached $96.3 billion.
- $63.3 billion.
- A record 103%.
- $30.7 billion.
- Gemini users have reached 1 billion.
- More than 150 million.
- Reached $11.2 billion.
- At one point, it fell 10%.
- Net profit was $26.17 billion.
- $34.98 billion in the same period last year (2025).
- Earnings per share were $2.12.
- Recognized $8.7 billion in losses on stock investments
- Reducing earnings per share by $0.55.
- Below analysts' forecast of $3.01.
Companies mentioned：Google、Alphabet、美聯社、Business Insider、ChatGPT
Original雲林花生復耕又遭颱風 農業部：可再申報認定救助資格 ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Original雲林花生二期採收受8月豪雨及10月薔琵颱風雙重影響，農業部公告若8月已申報災損可直接納入救助，避免重複作業；經認定達標準者可獲每公頃3萬6000元救助。
Facts
- More than 8800 households across the county reported peanut damage in late August.
- The affected area reached 5700 hectares.
- Eligible farmers may legally receive NT$36,000 per hectare in aid again.
Companies mentioned：農業部、雲縣府農業處、公視新聞 PNN
Legislator questions typhoon crop-loss relief criteria; Chen Chun-chi says assessment is based on wind speed and rainfall indicators | PTS News PNN
Legislators questioned the standards for agricultural loss relief after Typhoon Qiangpi. Minister of Agriculture Chen Chun-chi explained that assessments are based on wind speed and rainfall indicators. In response to soybean salad oil price increases and a feed shortage caused by 中聯油 halting production, he also outlined measures including monitoring supplies, distribution mechanisms and increased imports.
Facts
- Agricultural losses totaled about 440 million yuan
- Agricultural losses in Yunlin were 15 times those in eastern Yilan
- Original市占率超過3成的中聯油
- 中聯油 was ordered to halt production in July
- Soybean salad oil prices rose from 750 yuan
- to 1,350 yuan
- Original供應約4成榨油豆粕
- Meeting demand through the end of December
- An increase of about 0.6 yuan per kilogram
Companies mentioned：中聯油、高聯
Taiwan has nearly 400,000 people with dementia; counties and cities have gaps in diagnosis and care resources | PNN
Taiwan is projected to have nearly 400,000 people with dementia in 2026. 國衛院 said New Taipei City has the most patients, but there are large disparities in diagnosis and care resources among counties and cities. 衛福部 has introduced a 3.0 policy framework, aiming to meet the 888 indicators.
Facts
- The prevalence of dementia among people aged 65 and above is 7.99%
- About 1 in every 12 older adults has dementia
- Taiwan will have nearly 400,000 people with dementia in 2026
- The number is projected to rise to nearly 600,000 by 2036
- New Taipei City has the most, with 56,000 people
- followed by Taipei City, with 47,000
- and Kaohsiung, with 41,000
- The rate of dementia diagnosis and care services across Taiwan is 67.6%
- Original包括金門縣僅有4成5
- Original新竹縣、桃園市約5成左右
- Original精準診斷率可以達到8成
Companies mentioned：衛福部、台灣失智症協會、國衛院、台北榮總
U.S. commander warns the 2027 Davidson window remains; Ku Li-hsiung: Armed forces will defend peace with strength | PNN
U.S. Army Pacific commander Charles Flynn said the threat posed by the 2027 “Davidson window” remains. Defense Minister Ku Li-hsiung responded that the armed forces will defend peace with strength. President Lai Ching-te welcomed Saint Lucia's prime minister to Taiwan and promoted military exchanges, while Joseph Wu and Japan separately warned about Chinese military activity and Chinese coast guard vessels passing through the Osumi Strait.
Facts
- 2027
- 12-gun salute
- This year (2026)
- More than 50 vessels
- 3 Chinese military vessels
- The 27th
Eduardo Bolsonaro arrives in U.S., denies fleeing Brazil and alleges political persecution and election fraud | PNN
Former Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Bolsonaro arrived in the U.S., denying that he had fled Brazil and alleging political persecution and election fraud. U.S. President Donald Trump allowed him to enter and criticized the election as unfair, while Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva strongly condemned the move. The incident could affect diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Brazil.
Bangkok airport runway damaged; 華航 flight returning to Kaohsiung grounded after wheel gets stuck in pothole | PNN
華航 flight CI840 from Bangkok to Kaohsiung was grounded after a damaged runway caused a wheel to get stuck. Passengers had to stay overnight. 華航 has arranged accommodation and meals and confirmed the aircraft is safe.
Facts
- The incident happened on the evening of the 28th
- The flight was scheduled to depart at around 6:30
- It was expected to arrive before 11 p.m. that night
- The Oct. 28 CI840 flight from Bangkok to Kaohsiung
Companies mentioned：華航
New drugged-driving rules take effect 10/31; first offense carries a maximum fine of 150,000, refusal to take a test 270,000 | 公視新聞 PNN
New rules on drugged driving take effect on October 31. The fine for a first offense is 150,000 for a car and 120,000 for a motorcycle, and the driver's license will be revoked; refusing to take a test carries a 270,000 fine. 交通部 is considering imposing the same 270,000 fine on drivers of micro electric two-wheelers who drive under the influence of drugs or refuse a test. There were 580 such cases in the first 9 months of this year, an increase of 717%.
Facts
- Motorcycle riders face a 120,000 fine
- Ineligible to apply for a license for 3 years
- 1,891 drunk-driving cases
- An increase of 17%
- There were 580 drugged-driving cases
- An even larger increase of 717%
- An increase of 334 cases
- bringing the total to 1,812 cases
Companies mentioned：公視新聞、PNN、交通部、內政部警政署、行政院、台灣安全駕駛監督聯盟、台灣交通安全協會
Nation's first political party vote-buying case; Yilan's 正神名黨 accused of treating voters | 公視新聞 PNN
Yilan's 正神名黨 was accused of treating voters at a party members' meeting, in what was deemed the nation's first political party vote-buying case. In separate cases, Taipei City Councilor Chen Chung-wen and New Taipei City Councilor Liao Yi-kun were investigated by prosecutors and investigators over alleged vote-buying and were released on bail or detained.
Facts
- Ordered released on bail of 800,000
- Chen Chung-wen and 21 others summoned for questioning
- Set up 50 tables
- More than 100 people attended
- Ordered each released on bail of 150,000
- Amounts ranging from 100,000
- 29 people were brought in for questioning
Companies mentioned：公視新聞 PNN、士林地檢署、調查局台北市調查處、宜蘭地檢署、正神名黨、民進黨
Chiang Wan-an cancels scheduled events due to illness; wife Shih Fang-heng canvasses on his behalf | 公視新聞 PNN
Original台北市長蔣萬安因身體不適取消預排行程，由妻子石舫亘代夫掃街；競辦澄清《周處除三害》風格海報非團隊製作並已報警。民進黨候選人沈伯洋出席社福政策白皮書發表會，並對蔣萬安表達祝福。
Facts
- On the evening of the 28th
- 2022
Companies mentioned：公視新聞 PNN、國民黨、民進黨、市府
Fed holds interest rates steady; Taiwan stocks open flat and edge lower, holding above 46,000 points | PNN
The U.S. Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged. Taiwan stocks opened flat and edged lower, holding above 46,000 points. Experts analyzed inflation and rate-hike pressures, while watching the impact of AI earnings reports and the risk of further Taiwan dollar depreciation.
Facts
- The 2% target level
- 10 votes to 2
- 64,797 points
- Rose by more than 800 points
- A low of 5,817 points
- Fell by more than 3%
- 46,000 points
- A rate hike in December is highly likely
- CPI rose 2.03% year over year
- This year (2026)
- A CPI rate of 2% is a reference point
- Next year (2027)
- CPI has risen 2.73% year over year
- In September's CPI
Companies mentioned：Google、統一投顧
Neither of the 2 major parties wins a majority in Israeli election; Arab parties hold key seats for forming a government | 公視新聞 PNN
With vote counting in Israel's parliamentary election nearing its end, neither the Union Party nor the Integrity Party has won a majority. Arab parties secured a record 19 seats, making them key to forming a government. Netanyahu alleged that the election was stolen, while Eisenkot said they had made history. President Herzog urged the country to avoid another election and will begin the “28+14” government-formation process. U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk urged the new government to abide by international law and abandon its war policy; Iran is concerned that political uncertainty could lead to an attack on Iran.
Facts
- Projected to win 53 seats
- Won 48 seats
- The 120-seat parliament
- The 61-seat threshold
- A record 19 seats
- A period of 28 days
- Can be extended by up to 14 days
- 42 days in total
- In the coming months
- A return to the situation in 2019
- In just 3 years
Companies mentioned：以色列時報、公視新聞、PNN、法新社
First-year junior high student beaten by group in Tainan school restroom; school says it has convened an anti-bullying committee to investigate | 公視新聞 PNN
A first-year junior high student was beaten by a group in a school restroom at a junior high school in Yongkang, Tainan. The school has convened an anti-bullying committee and launched an investigation, while also notifying police and the education bureau for assistance.
Facts
- The altercation took place after school on the 27th
- The 2 students involved were not close
Companies mentioned：公視新聞 PNN、台南市教育局
國防部 had 36 cases of improper discipline in the past 3 years; Ku Li-hsiung stresses confidentiality and faster investigations | 公視新聞 PNN
Original立法院外交國防委員會針對近3年職場霸凌案進行專案報告，外交部受理16件、成立2件；國防部不當管教申訴案達36件。顧立雄強調對申訴人身分保密並加速調查，以保障權益及防止報復。
Facts
- Over the past 3 years
- 16 cases were accepted
- 2 cases were substantiated
Companies mentioned：國防部、外交部、立法院、公視新聞、PNN、民進黨、國民黨
Pakistan, which once announced it was closing its airspace to Taiwan, reapproves passage for 華航 and 長榮 | PTS News PNN
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Facts
- The 28th
- Oct. 28 to March 27, 2027
- Early on the 29th
Companies mentioned：彭博社、長榮、華航、美聯社、Flightradar24
Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示（17）
【三菱ＵＦＪ信託銀行株式会社】Securities Report (Domestic Trust Beneficiary Securities, etc.)—4th Term (2026/01/31–2026/07/31)
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation filed its 4th-term report on domestic trust beneficiary securities, etc. Assets totaled approximately 2.98 billion yen, and ordinary losses came to approximately 9.8 million yen.
Facts
- Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation filed a securities report on domestic trust beneficiary securities, etc.
- The report was filed at 16:01 on Oct. 29, 2026.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪ信託銀行株式会社
【三菱ＵＦＪ信託銀行株式会社】Securities Report (Domestic Trust Beneficiary Securities, etc.)—5th Term (2026/01/31–2026/07/31)
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation filed a securities report for the January-July 2026 period. Assets totaled approximately 2.73 billion yen, and ordinary losses came to 1.363 million yen.
Facts
- 三菱ＵＦＪ信託銀行株式会社 filed a securities report on Oct. 29, 2026.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪ信託銀行株式会社
【ｒｅｎｇａ第２号合同会社】Securities Report (Domestic Securities Investment Business Rights, etc.)—1st Term (2026/04/15–2026/07/31)
ｒｅｎｇａ第２号合同会社 filed a securities report as of July 31, 2026, reporting total assets of approximately 3.68 billion yen and net income of approximately 5.57 million yen for the period.
Facts
- ｒｅｎｇａ第２号合同会社 filed a securities report.
- Total assets at the end of the period were 3,675,840,000 yen.
- Operating revenue for the period was 35,424,000 yen.
- Net income for the period was 5,567,000 yen.
Companies mentioned：ｒｅｎｇａ第２号合同会社
【東海道リート投資法人】Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—10th Term (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)
東海道リート投資法人 disclosed in its securities report for the July 2026 period that it had grown significantly, with total assets exceeding 82 billion yen and net assets exceeding 40.6 billion yen. Its portfolio also expanded to 12 properties, strengthening its financial position.
Facts
- Net assets at the end of the period were 40,616,869,000 yen, up from 33,184,444,000 yen at the end of the previous period.
- Rental income for the period was 2,629,351,000 yen.
- The securities report was filed at 15:48 on Oct. 29, 2026.
Companies mentioned：東海道リート投資法人
【東海道リート投資法人】Amended Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—9th Term (2025/08/01–2026/01/31)
東海道リート投資法人 filed an amended securities report for its 9th term. The period covered was August 2025 to January 2026.
Facts
- 東海道リート投資法人 filed an “Amended Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities).”
- The report was filed at 15:46 on Oct. 29, 2026.
- The EDINET code is E36620, and there is no applicable securities code.
Companies mentioned：東海道リート投資法人
【東海道リート投資法人】Amended Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—8th Term (2025/02/01–2025/07/31)
東海道リート投資法人 filed an amended securities report for its 8th term, disclosing financial data including total assets and net assets.
Facts
- 東海道リート投資法人 filed an amended securities report for its 8th term.
- Total assets at the end of the period were 67,897,192,000 yen.
- Net assets at the end of the period were 33,201,601,000 yen.
- Operating revenue for the period was 2,306,097,000 yen.
- The EDINET code is E36620.
Companies mentioned：東海道リート投資法人
【東海道リート投資法人】Amended Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—7th Term (2024/08/01–2025/01/31)
東海道リート投資法人 filed an amended securities report for its 7th term, disclosing financial data including total assets and operating revenue.
Facts
- 東海道リート投資法人 filed an amended securities report for its 7th term.
- The EDINET code is E36620.
Companies mentioned：東海道リート投資法人
【東海道リート投資法人】Amended Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—6th Term (2024/02/01–2024/07/31)
東海道リート投資法人 filed an amended securities report for its 6th term (February-July 2024). Total assets came to approximately 58.25 billion yen, and net assets totaled approximately 29.33 billion yen.
Facts
- 東海道リート投資法人 filed an amended securities report for its 6th term.
- Total assets at the end of the period were 58,257,252,000 yen.
- Net assets at the end of the period were 29,338,837,000 yen.
- The EDINET code is E36620, and there is no applicable securities code.
Companies mentioned：東海道リート投資法人
【東海道リート投資法人】Amended Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—5th Term (2023/08/01–2024/01/31)
東海道リート投資法人 filed an amended securities report for its 5th term. Total assets came to approximately 49.6 billion yen, operating revenue was approximately 1.64 billion yen, and the dividend payout ratio remained at 100%.
Facts
- 東海道リート投資法人 filed an amended securities report for its 5th term.
- Total assets for the 5th term were 49,607,068,000 yen.
- Operating revenue for the 5th term was 1,640,569,000 yen.
Companies mentioned：東海道リート投資法人
【東海道リート投資法人】Amended Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—4th Term (2023/02/01–2023/07/31)
東海道リート投資法人 filed an amended securities report for its 4th term. Total assets and net assets increased substantially, and profitability also improved.
Facts
- 東海道リート投資法人 filed an amended securities report for its 4th term (2023/02/01–2023/07/31).
Companies mentioned：東海道リート投資法人
【東海道リート投資法人】Amended Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—3rd Term (2022/08/01–2023/01/31)
東海道リート投資法人 filed an amendment to its 3rd-term securities report. Total assets came to approximately 35 billion yen, operating income was approximately 630 million yen, and the occupancy rate remained at 99.7%.
Facts
- 東海道リート投資法人 filed an amended securities report for its 3rd term (2022/08/01–2023/01/31).
- Total assets at the end of the period were 35,019,995,000 yen.
Companies mentioned：東海道リート投資法人
【サムティ・レジデンシャル投資法人】Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—22nd Term (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)
サムティ・レジデンシャル投資法人 filed its 22nd-period securities report. It recorded operating revenue of 5.97 billion yen and total assets of 178.15 billion yen.
Facts
- The securities report was filed at 15:33 on October 29, 2026.
Companies mentioned：サムティ・レジデンシャル投資法人
【日本ロジスティクスファンド投資法人】Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities) — 42nd Period (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)
日本ロジスティクスファンド投資法人 disclosed its financial results for the period ended July 2026. Total assets stood at 276.3 billion yen and net assets at 141.4 billion yen, indicating stability. It maintained 52 properties and an equity ratio of 52.0%.
Facts
- 日本ロジスティクスファンド投資法人 filed its securities report on October 29, 2026.
Companies mentioned：日本ロジスティクスファンド投資法人
【スターアジア不動産投資法人】Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities) — 21st Period (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)
スターアジア不動産投資法人 filed its securities report for the 21st period (February–July 2026). It reported total assets of approximately 292.8 billion yen and net assets of approximately 144.6 billion yen.
Facts
- スターアジア不動産投資法人 filed its securities report on October 29, 2026.
- Total assets at the end of the 21st period were 292,802,276,000 yen.
- Net assets at the end of the period were 144,574,576,000 yen.
- Tangible fixed assets stood at 264,445,635,000 yen at the end of the period.
Companies mentioned：スターアジア不動産投資法人
【霞ヶ関ホテルリート投資法人】Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities) — 2nd Period (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)
The summary of this item is not shown
Facts
- The occupancy rate at the end of the 2nd period remained at 100.0%, and there were 15 investment properties.
Companies mentioned：霞ヶ関ホテルリート投資法人
【株式会社ＳＹＳホールディングス】Securities Report — 13th Period (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)
The summary of this item is not shown
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＳＹＳホールディングス
【エスコンジャパンリート投資法人】Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities) — 19th Period (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)
エスコンジャパンリート投資法人 filed its securities report for the period ended July 2026. Total assets grew to 83.2 billion yen, while the equity ratio remained at 52.0%. A 100% payout ratio reflected a stable financial base.
Companies mentioned：エスコンジャパンリート投資法人
Japan | 国土交通省（7）
Research and development groups for an AI monitoring system selected — Research and development to begin on a system for detecting abnormalities and predicting the lifespan of drainage pump equipment
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism selected 5 research and development groups to develop an AI monitoring system for detecting abnormalities and predicting the lifespan of drainage pump equipment.
Facts
- 5 groups selected
- Reiwa 8, October 29
Companies mentioned：株式会社建設技術研究所、株式会社鶴見製作所、株式会社酉島製作所、ブレインズテクノロジー株式会社、株式会社日立インダストリアルプロダクツ、Arithmer株式会社、Hmcomm株式会社、東朋テクノロジー株式会社、株式会社クボタ、クボタ環境エンジニアリング株式会社、株式会社エクストラネット・システムズ、ウィットシステムズ株式会社、日本電気株式会社、株式会社荏原製作所、株式会社三菱総合研究所
Reviewing response policies to ensure planned and effective maintenance of port facilities — The 8th meeting of the Study Group on Sustainable Maintenance of Port Facilities will be held
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is holding the Study Group on Sustainable Maintenance of Port Facilities to consider appropriate maintenance measures amid limited budgets and staffing. This fiscal year, it will formulate response policies for the next 5 years. At the 8th meeting on November 5, participants will discuss a follow-up review of the existing response policy formulated in Heisei 26 and new challenges.
Facts
- Reiwa 8, October 29
- The next 5 years (Reiwa 8–12 fiscal years)
- Approximately 58%
- 7,935 facilities
- Approximately 16%
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人 沿岸技術研究センター、埠頭株式会社、フェリー埠頭公社
Recall filing (Isuzu Giga and other vehicles)
いすゞ自動車株式会社 and UDトラックス filed a recall with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism due to a defect in the seat suspension of vehicles including the Giga, Forward and Condor.
Facts
- 103 defects
- (107 models in total)
Companies mentioned：いすゞ自動車株式会社、UDトラックス
Recall filing (Citroën Berlingo, etc.)
Stellantis Japan filed a recall with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for a total of 1,798 Peugeot Rifter, Citroën Berlingo and Fiat Doblo vehicles. The vehicles will receive a software update because a fault in the BCM control program could prevent information from appearing on the instrument panel.
Facts
- (1,798 vehicles in total)
- 242 vehicles
- 262 vehicles
- 311 vehicles
- 430 vehicles
- 141 vehicles
- 412 vehicles
- Number of defects: 1
Companies mentioned：Stellantisジャパン株式会社、Automobiles PEUGEOT、Automobiles CITROEN、FCA Italy S.p.A.、日整連
3 FS and short-term research projects selected to address road administration needs — Results of screening for the call for technology research and development to improve the quality of road policy
Original国土交通省道路局の新道路技術会議は、令和8年10月29日付で、道路行政ニーズを実現するFS研究および短期研究として3件の採択を発表した。応募があった8件中選定され、大阪大学、広島大学、東京大学の各研究者が代表を務めるテーマが選ばれた。
Facts
- 3 projects to be selected
- 8 applications received
- Original平成16年10月より新道路技術会議を設置しています
- Reiwa 8, October 29
Companies mentioned：国土交通省、国土交通省道路局、新道路技術会議、大阪大学、広島大学、東京大学
Ahead of the Yokohama Green Expo, 50 taxis designed with the official mascot character "Tunku Tunku" to run in Tokyo!
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will begin operating 50 taxis in Tokyo featuring the official mascot Tunku Tunku to build momentum for the 2027 Yokohama Green Expo.
Facts
- 50 taxis
- Opens Friday, March 19, 2027
- Paid visitors: more than 10 million
Companies mentioned：日本交通グループ、JPN TAXI
Preliminary Air Transport Statistics (August, Reiwa 8)
Preliminary air transport statistics for August, Reiwa 8, released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Domestic scheduled air transport saw year-on-year declines in both passengers and cargo; international passenger traffic also fell, while cargo increased.
Facts
- 10,536 thousand passengers
- 9,995,637 thousand passenger-kilometers
- 51,165 (60,439) tons
- 55,756 (65,830) thousand ton-kilometers
- Down 3.3% year on year
- Down 4.1% year on year
- Seat load factor: 86.0%
- Down 2.0% year on year
- Down 1.1% year on year
- Weight load factor: 59.2%
- 1,947 thousand passengers
- 9,472,716 thousand passenger-kilometers
- 135,463 (139,890) tons
- 766,432 (782,124) thousand ton-kilometers
- Down 3.5% year on year
- Down 3.7% year on year
- Seat load factor: 82.6%
- Down 1.3% year on year
- Up 0.4% year on year
- Weight load factor: 70.4%
Japan | 環境省（6）
Results of the second call for applications under the Reiwa 7 supplementary budget grant program for promoting the formation of a recycling-oriented society (industry-academia-government collaboration program to build a market for recycled materials in automobiles)
Original環境省は、自動車における再生材市場構築のための産官学連携推進事業の二次公募において、公益財団法人廃棄物・３Ｒ研究財団が分析装置導入事業5件と破砕設備導入事業1件を採択したと発表した。
Facts
- 5 analytical equipment introduction projects
- 1 project to introduce crushing equipment
Companies mentioned：環境省、公益財団法人廃棄物・３Ｒ研究財団
Regarding the Selection Results for the “FY Reiwa 8 Practical Model Project for Nature Positive in Procurement: Identifying Challenges and Making Improvements”
Original環境省は令和8年度調達におけるネイチャーポジティブ実践モデル事業の公募を行い、野村不動産、清水建設、三井物産、イオンの4社が採択された。
Facts
- 2 projects selected
- From Monday, August 17, Reiwa 8
- Through Thursday, September 24 of the same year
- Through Friday, February 26, Reiwa 9
Companies mentioned：環境省、野村不動産株式会社、清水建設株式会社、三井物産株式会社、イオン株式会社
Regarding an Online Networking Event of the “Nature Positive Management Promotion Platform”
Original環境省設立の「ネイチャーポジティブ経営推進プラットフォーム」が、2026年11月10日にオンライン交流会を開催し、調達・サプライチェーンをテーマに伊藤忠商事やPT PROJECT TREE INDONESIAなどの協業事例紹介やピッチ発表を行う。
Facts
- Tuesday, November 10, Reiwa 8
- 16:00～17:30
- 3 events are planned for this fiscal year
Companies mentioned：環境省、FANPS（Finance Alliance for Nature Positive Solutions）、伊藤忠商事株式会社、PT PROJECT TREE INDONESIA、イー・アール・エム日本株式会社、株式会社BLUABLE、ハイパーアグリ株式会社
Notice of Public Awareness Events for the FY Reiwa 8 Small Home Appliance Recycling System (Second Half)
Original環境省は小型家電リサイクル制度の普及啓発と回収量拡大を目的に、小型家電リサイクル協会や自治体等と連携し、パソコン解体教室や回収イベントを開催する。
Facts
- Original令和８年度
- No. 5
Companies mentioned：環境省、小型家電リサイクル協会、株式会社リーテム
Original明治安田Ｊ２リーグ ブラウブリッツ秋田、ヴァンフォーレ甲府、モンテディオ山形ホームゲームにおけるリチウムイオン電池等周知啓発イベントの実施について
Original環境省は、明治安田Ｊ２リーグのブラウブリッツ秋田、ヴァンフォーレ甲府、モンテディオ山形のホームゲーム会場にて、リチウムイオン電池の火災防止を目的とした周知啓発イベントを開催する。
Facts
- November 29, Reiwa 8
- December 5, Reiwa 8
- December 13, Reiwa 8
Companies mentioned：明治安田Ｊ２リーグ、ブラウブリッツ秋田、ヴァンフォーレ甲府、モンテディオ山形、横浜FC、サガン鳥栖、ヴァンラーレ八戸、環境省
Regarding the Selection Results for the “FY Reiwa 8 Practical Model Project for Nature Finance”
Original環境省は「令和８年度ネイチャーファイナンス実践モデル事業」の公募結果として、株式会社八十二長野銀行と株式会社ＳＢＩ新生銀行の2件を採択した。
Facts
- Original令和８年度
- September 1, Reiwa 8
- October 1 of the same year
- 2 projects
- September, FY Reiwa ８
- February 26, Reiwa 9
Companies mentioned：環境省、株式会社八十二長野銀行、株式会社ＳＢＩ新生銀行
Japan | 消費者庁（5）
オリエンタルランド “Kitchen Timer” - Refund/Recall
オリエンタルランド will issue refunds and recall the “Kitchen Timer” starting October 29, 2026, after a defect caused the lid to lift due to swelling of its alkaline button battery.
Facts
- Oct. 29, 2026
Companies mentioned：オリエンタルランド
Passenger vehicles (シトロエン Berlingo and 2 other models) - Repair
Repairs will begin on October 29, 2026, for 3 models—シトロエン “Berlingo,” プジョー “Rifter,” and フィアット “Doblò”—due to a defect in the electrical system (body control module).
Facts
- Oct. 29, 2026
Companies mentioned：シトロエン、プジョー、フィアット
のぐち “Shiroshimaji” - Refund/Recall
After it was discovered that のぐち “Shiroshimaji” was the poisonous mushroom “Haiiro-shimeji,” refunds and recalls will be carried out starting October 28, 2026.
Facts
- Oct. 28, 2026
Companies mentioned：のぐち
PAUSE bake shop “Baked Sweets: 3 Pound Cake Set” - Refund/Recall
Refunds and recalls of PAUSE bake shop’s baked goods, the “3 Pound Cake Set,” will be carried out starting October 25, 2026, because mold was found.
Facts
- Oct. 25, 2026
Companies mentioned：PAUSE bake shop
南州農場 “Wazzee Black Pork Curry” - Refund/Recall
Refunds and recalls of 南州農場’s “Wazzee Black Pork Curry” will be carried out starting October 21, 2026, because the best-before date was incorrectly labeled as 2028.01.27 instead of the correct date, 2027.01.27.
Facts
- 2028.01.27
- 2027.01.27
- Oct. 21, 2026
Companies mentioned：南州農場
Taiwan | Heho健康（2）
Breast Cancer Treatment: How to Choose Between Breast Implants and Autologous Tissue Flaps? 國泰醫院 Plastic Surgery Chief 蒲啟明 Explains the Pros and Cons - Heho Health
蒲啟明, chief of plastic surgery at 國泰綜合醫院, said modern approaches to breast cancer surgery have moved beyond simply removing the tumor to also addressing physical and emotional recovery. Breast reconstruction is a key treatment that helps patients regain balance in their lives, freedom in how they dress and psychological confidence.
Companies mentioned：國泰綜合醫院
Does snoring during sleep lead to oxygen deprivation? NEJM: New drug may reverse obstructive sleep apnea and aid weight loss, potentially eliminating the need for a breathing device - Heho Health
新英格蘭醫學期刊 (NEJM) reported clinical trial findings that once-weekly injections of the new drug Retatrutide can effectively reduce weight and improve obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.
Facts
- Once-weekly injections
Companies mentioned：新英格蘭醫學期刊、NEJM
Japan | 厚生労働省（2）
16th Meeting on Measures to Address the Uneven Distribution of Physicians Through Medical Training Programs, and Related Matters
Original厚生労働省医政局が主催する「第16回医師養成過程を通じた医師の偏在対策等に関する検討会」の開催案内。令和8年11月4日に新橋ビジネスフォーラムで開催され、地域枠の恒久定員内設置や医学部臨時定員の方針などが議題となる。
Facts
- 16th
- Reiwa 8, Nov. 4
- 10：00～12：00
- Monday, November 2
Companies mentioned：厚生労働省、医政局、Adobe Reader
Regarding the 159th Advanced Medical Care Council Meeting: To Be Held Online
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 159th Advanced Medical Care Council meeting online and at 全国都市会館 on November 5, Reiwa 8. The agenda includes evaluations of new Advanced Medical Care B technologies and proposals for categorizing technologies as Advanced Medical Care A or B.
Facts
- 159th meeting
- Reiwa 8, November 5
- Original15時00分～17時00分
Taiwan | 公平交易委員會（1）
Original生成式AI消費行為問卷調查 逾5成民眾曾使用，近4成已付費訂閱
Original公平交易委員會發布消費者使用生成式AI工具之行為問卷調查，結果顯示整體使用率約50.5%，其中近4成（39.8%）已付費訂閱；最常使用之工具為ChatGPT與Gemini。
Facts
- Overall usage rate of about 50.5%
- Original近4成（39.8%）已付費訂閱
- “ChatGPT” (87.9%)
- “Gemini” (67.8%)
- A total of 1,079 valid responses were collected
Companies mentioned：公平交易委員會、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude
Taiwan | 環球生技月刊（1）
華上生醫 advances its OTC listing process! 櫃買中心 review scheduled for Nov. 2 - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
華上生醫 (7427) said it had been notified by 櫃買中心 that an OTC listing review committee meeting is expected to be held on Nov. 2 to consider its application. The company’s capital is about NT$540 million, and its recommending securities firms include 華南永昌, 富邦, 永豐金 and 德信證券.
Facts
- Nov. 2
- NT$540 million
- NT$1.205 million
- NT$97.473 million
- NT$2.26
- NT$5.626 million
- NT$58.979 million
- NT$1.29
Companies mentioned：華上生醫、櫃買中心、華南永昌、富邦、永豐金、德信證券
Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心（1）
AI-generated video circulating online falsely depicts a 特斯拉 “flying car” being tested on San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge
A video circulating online that purportedly shows a 特斯拉 “flying car” being tested on San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge was found to be AI-generated, not real footage. Neither 特斯拉 nor the Golden Gate Bridge management agency has any records of such a test.
Facts
- 99.9%
Companies mentioned：特斯拉、SpaceX