株式会社WECARS will hold the “5th Mini Four-Wheel-Drive WECARS CUP” on Dec. 12 and 13, 2026, at WECARS Kasuga Store in Kasuga City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The event will offer a variety of activities, including races for everyone from beginners to advanced racers, hands-on building experiences, an SF14 display and a racing simulator. Guests Nanami Miyase, Anna Abiru, Rinko Omiya and Sadaharu will also take part.
Due to overwhelming demand, ENNE ZERO is selling faster than ever. Get it now at a special limited-time discount price! Don’t miss this opportunity before the price returns to normal! Special sale announcement: ENNE T350Pro to T600GR power-up kit
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ENNE is holding a special discount sale on its electric scooter “ENNE ZERO” and a clearance sale on a kit that upgrades the existing “T350Pro” model to “T600GR” specifications. It has also announced the launch of a new accessory, “ENNE専用配線コードカバー,” plans to sell front baskets, and details of its standard warranty for purchasers.
Non-metal tire chains | Latest “Easy Fit” model fits popular vehicles including the Yaris and Alphard
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社カーメイト will launch 8 new sizes of its non-metal tire chains “バイアスロン・イージーフィット” on Oct. 1, expanding the range of compatible sizes and increasing vehicle coverage from 52% to 81%.
Facts
8 new sizes
On sale Thursday, October 1
The previous 79 sizes
Expanded to 125 sizes
From the previous 52%
Now 81%
A total of 17 SKUs
A total of 5 patents registered
3 related to the self-fit reel
Cumulative shipments for the series: approximately 3.9 million pairs
株式会社さくらキャピタルジャパン’s “サクラドリームベトナム” activities aired on ベトナム国営放送（VTV）. The company has established a new scholarship program that does not require repayment, further expanding support for students in financial hardship and startups.
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株式会社さくらキャピタルジャパン announced that the activities of “サクラドリームベトナム,” a program supporting Vietnamese entrepreneurs and students in financial hardship, aired on ベトナム国営放送（VTV）. A scholarship program that does not require repayment was established during filming in October 2026, and a representative of a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market is scheduled to participate as an ANGEL in November.
For the season of thinking of those dear to us. Gifts for a more comfortable winter. For a partner, family, parents—and yourself. Teva’s fall/winter staple “ReEmber Camp” brightens the holiday gifting season
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Teva’s fall/winter staple model “ReEmber Camp” is being promoted for the holiday gifting season as a product offering comfortable wear both outdoors and in everyday life.
Following its recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake, 河野FARM is taking preorders through its official online store for its homegrown melons (Andes and Lennon), cultivated to its own standards, for shipment in November 2026.
[Mie, Ise] Bringing joy to everyday life through woodblock prints: “Masashi Okuno Woodblock Print Exhibition” to be held in Okage Yokocho
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An exhibition of works by woodblock print artist Masashi Okuno will be held at Okage Yokocho, operated by 株式会社伊勢福, from Nov. 7 to 15, 2026. In addition to displaying and selling more than 60 New Year’s card designs, the event will include a workshop on making eraser stamps.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
60 New Year’s card designs
Price: from 1,500 yen
Born in Momotori-cho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture, in 1955.
Joined 乃村工藝社 in 1980.
Opened the design studio “マングローブ” with his wife in 2007.
SoVeC’s “audio AR experience using acoustic beacons,” developed with Sony, adopted for “SPACE VOICE,” the sound experience at the “YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition: Communicating with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH”
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“Audio AR experience using acoustic beacons,” a technology jointly developed by SoVeC株式会社 and Sony, has been adopted for “SPACE VOICE,” the sound experience at artist YOSHIROTTEN’s solo exhibition “YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition.”
Fager completes project registration under the livestock waste management methodology (AG-002) to generate livestock-derived J-Credits
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社フェイガー announced that a project using the J-Credit Scheme’s “Change in livestock waste management methods (AG-002)” has completed registration with the Certification Committee. The program-type project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by changing waste management for cattle, pigs and chickens to methods such as forced fermentation. Revenue sharing with producers is scheduled to begin in fiscal 2026.
Facts
The 70th Certification Committee meeting on Sept. 29, 2026
[New service × AI support] A Fukuoka brand design company launches “External (Not) PR Department,” a service providing ongoing support for corporate PR activities, along with “janai,” an automated aggregation tool, and “Jay-kun,” an AI advisor.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Fukuoka brand design company 株式会社スタジオグラム has launched a flat-fee PR support service, “社外（じゃない）広報課,” an automated aggregation tool, “janai,” and an AI adviser, “ジェイくん,” to address PR and social media management challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses.
リグニス愛知 specializes in the ZDC series｜A specialist shop that supports customers through post-purchase service
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
リグニス愛知, a directly operated sales shop of 株式会社プロト, has announced that it will transition into a specialist shop focused on sales and maintenance of the custom-complete Harley-Davidson “ZDC series.”
ワタミ手づくり厨房 栃木センター, the production site for “ワタミの宅食ダイレクト,” receives FSSC 22000 certification
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ワタミ手づくり厨房 栃木センター, the production site for ワタミ株式会社’s frozen prepared meal delivery service “ワタミの宅食ダイレクト,” has received FSSC 22000 certification, an international food safety management system standard.
クラフティア begins operating strategic investment fund “クラフティア サクセッション・バリュー・パートナーズ投資事業有限責任組合” — Supporting increased corporate value and sustainable growth through business succession and growth investment —
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社クラフティア established the strategic investment fund “クラフティア サクセッション・バリュー・パートナーズ投資事業有限責任組合” in August 2026 to promote sustainable increases in the corporate value of domestic companies, and will begin operating it on Nov. 2.
長屋/NAGAYA (紬株式会社) selected for the 11th cohort of Tokyo’s women’s venture growth program “APT Women”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
長屋/NAGAYA, a koji brand operated by 紬株式会社, has been selected for the 11th cohort of Tokyo’s women’s venture growth program “APT Women.” The company will now work to expand in the domestic market and pursue global expansion.
Beers from 5 breweries and event-exclusive merchandise at “小田原・箱根 クラフトビールフェス 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
鈴廣かまぼこ株式会社 will hold “小田原・箱根 クラフトビールフェス 2026” on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. 5 breweries, including GORA BREWERY, will take part, offering exclusive merchandise and food.
Ahead of the launch of Season 2 of “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds”! “Season 2 Eve Festival! Sonic vs. World Championship Players: Revenge Match! — The Development Team Talks About Season 2’s Behind-the-Scenes Story” to stream from 20:00 on Tuesday, Nov. 3!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社セガ has announced that it will release the major “Season 2” update for the game “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds” on Nov. 4, 2026, and will hold a live-streamed event featuring the development team at 20:00 on Nov. 3, the day before.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
November 3 (Tuesday)
20:00
Donpa tickets × 1000
Watched for 30 minutes or more
Watched for 60 minutes or more
10 winners in total
A series-high 50 people
More than 100 types of gadgets
Up to 12 players
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、SEGA、Amazon、amazon.co.jp、YouTube、Twitch、Nintendo Switch、PlayStation、XBOX、Steam、Epic Games Store
Musk's Neuralink unveils 2 new products to help people with paralysis communicate and restore sight for the visually impaired
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Elon Musk's Neuralink has unveiled two new brain-computer interface products, “Telepathy” and “Blindsight,” to help people with paralysis communicate through thought and restore vision for people with visual impairments.
Facts
2 new brain implant devices
had already been obtained as early as September 2024
New Taipei man strangled friend, used victim's phone to send messages and cover his tracks; sentenced to life
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Zhou Zhirong, a man from Zhonghe, New Taipei, strangled his friend Yang after an argument and used the victim's phone to send messages to cover his tracks. After a citizen-jury trial at the New Taipei District Court, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and deprived of his civil rights for life.
Facts
After leaving the body at his residence for 4 days
One of the largest crypto heists affects $6.3 billion; 幣安 confirms sophisticated attack as multiple vulnerabilities emerge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
幣安, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, confirmed it was hit by a sophisticated attack affecting about $6.3 billion in funds, and has frozen about half of the assets. U.S. blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs said it strongly suspects the attack was orchestrated by TraderTraitor, a hacking group linked to North Korea.
Facts
About $6.3 billion in funds affected
About half of the funds have been frozen
4 times the highest losses from a similar cyberattack to date
The previous record was the theft of $1.5 billion from the Bybit platform in February last year
About $3 billion in affected assets have been frozen
Foreign investors' net selling ranks 7th largest in Taiwan stocks; they trim 0050 and active ETFs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$112.467 billion in Taiwan stocks, the 7th-largest amount on record, mainly trimming 元大台灣50 and several active ETFs. 陽明, 台泥 and 中華電 were among the favored stocks they bought.
Facts
fell 1,156.5 points
Ended at 45211.83 points
Net sales of NT$112.467 billion
The 7th-largest amount on record
More than 97,000 lots
Trading value of NT$877.73 billion
Combined net sales of NT$139.844 billion
Proprietary traders posted net sales of NT$51.37 billion
Investment trusts posted net purchases of NT$23.993 billion
Keelung council candidate Li Yunjing suspected of vote buying; husband released on bail, father-in-law detained
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Independent Keelung City Council candidate Li Yunjing was suspected of vote buying and released on bail of NT$200,000 after questioning by prosecutors. Her husband, Zhang Bingjun, was ordered released on bail of NT$300,000, while her father-in-law, Zhang Jinhuang, was detained without visitation rights over concerns he might collude with witnesses.
Facts
Li Yunjing ordered released on bail of NT$200,000
Zhang Bingjun ordered released on bail of NT$300,000
vivo: Mid- to high-end sales rise against the trend; memory prices expected to keep climbing through the first quarter of next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chen Yiting, general manager of vivo Taiwan, said soaring memory prices have prompted the brand to shift its strategy toward the mid- to high-end market. Sales of its X series rose 2 tenths year on year this year, bucking the trend, while it has scaled back its entry-level Y series lineup. Memory prices are expected to continue rising at least through the first quarter of next year.
Facts
About 20% year-on-year growth
The entry-level price threshold raised to under NT$10,000
Original高階旗艦動輒4、5萬元
Some older models were already affected on October 1
Kaohsiung mayoral election debate held; Ko Chih-en and Lai Jui-lung both say they will take it in stride
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A televised debate for the 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral election was held, with Kuomintang candidate Ko Chih-en and incumbent Democratic Progressive Party Mayor Lai Jui-lung both saying they would approach it with a level head. Ko praised Chen Chi-mai for using high technology to drive the economy, but said air and water quality needed improvement. Lai stressed that amendments to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures had left Kaohsiung short of NT$20 billion in funding, and reviewed past changes in city governance and gains in employment and wages.
Xi Jinping lays groundwork for 21st Party Congress; Ming Chu-cheng says Taiwan must guard against CCP coercion and inducements
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Scholars say Xi Jinping is laying the groundwork to secure another term at next year's 21st CCP Congress, with the Party entering a year-long period of “martial law.” Ming Chu-cheng urged Taiwan to be alert to Beijing's use of coercion and inducements, as well as its efforts to pressure the United States into pushing for peace talks. Dong Li-wen and Kuo Yu-jen also analyzed internal purges, U.S.-China relations and the China-Japan situation.
Facts
CCP 20th Fifth Plenum
Next year's 21st Party Congress
A “martial law” period lasting 1 year
Seeking a fourth term
Secure a third term
The 12-point consensus on the “one country, two systems Taiwan plan”
As long as cross-strait relations can be brought closer within 1 year
Even less willing to see it happen in 2028
China will stabilize its domestic situation in 2027
CCP symposium with non-Party figures: Xi Jinping says the longer a party is in power, the more it must remain vigilant
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The CCP Central Committee held a symposium with non-Party figures on August 21. General Secretary Xi Jinping said that the longer a party remains in power, the more it must remain vigilant, and said efforts to comprehensively strengthen Party discipline would continue without letup.
Round 2 of the 緯創 Women's Open: Shih Cheng-hsuan shoots another 66 to take sole lead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In Round 2 of the 緯創 Women's Open, 27-year-old Shih Cheng-hsuan shot a 66 to take the sole lead at 12 under par with a total of 132. Tseng Ya-ni, seeking to defend her title, shot a 72 and is tied for 27th.
聚陽 earns 11.62 yuan per share in first 3 quarters; aims for full-year growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
聚陽 reported its third-quarter financial results, with after-tax earnings per share of 11.62 yuan for the first 3 quarters. Its CEO said operations had returned to a year-on-year growth trajectory, and the company was aiming for full-year growth.
Facts
Revenue of NT$9.483 billion
Up 6.7% year over year
Gross margin of 24.87%
Up 2.46 percentage points from a year earlier
Up 0.5 percentage points from the second quarter
Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$980 million
Up 14.2% year over year
Up 2 tenths quarter over quarter
Quarterly earnings per share of 3.97 yuan
Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$2.867 billion in the first 3 quarters
World Weightlifting Championships: Taiwan's Chen Kuan-ling wins 2 silver medals and 1 bronze in women's 57-kilogram category
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese lifter Chen Kuan-ling won a bronze in the snatch and silver medals in the clean and jerk and total at the women's 57-kilogram competition at the World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, with lifts of 90 kilograms in the snatch and 125 kilograms in the clean and jerk for a total of 215 kilograms.
Lin Po-lee: Use APEC to bring AI healthcare out of the lab and benefit patients across Asia-Pacific
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
廣達 Chairman Lin Po-lee said cooperation among government, industry and academia, together with the APEC platform, could bring AI healthcare technology from the lab to real-world patients.
Asian chipmakers expect AI demand to remain strong, but capital markets remain skeptical
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Asian chipmakers including 鴻海, 東京威力科創 and SK海力士 said AI demand was strong, but capital markets remained skeptical about returns on hefty investments, sending related share prices fluctuating.
Facts
Operating profit estimated to surge 87%
Original來到1兆1700億日圓
Invest as much as 150 billion yen
Buy back about 25 million of its own shares
Return about US$75 billion to shareholders
Companies mentioned：中央社、鴻海、東京威力科創、輝達、NVIDIA、蘋果、Apple、Google、Alphabet、英特爾、Intel、亞馬遜、Amazon、SK海力士、SK Hynix、台積電、愛德萬測試、Advantest、Tokyo Electron
Ye Chun-hsien: Build silicon photonics verification lab, with overseas reciprocal certification in 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
National Development Council Minister Ye Chun-hsien said the government would actively develop silicon photonics and quantum technologies to strengthen industrial competitiveness, and establish a silicon photonics verification lab. Reciprocal certification with overseas labs is expected in 2027, with certification by the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) targeted for 2028.
Eurozone economy grows 0.4% in third quarter, beating market expectations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Data released by 歐盟統計局 showed the eurozone economy grew 0.4% in the third quarter of this year, beating market expectations of 0.2% but slowing from 0.6% in the second quarter.
Showcases 5G AI smart geothermal power plant; 台灣大 seeks cross-border opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台灣大哥大 joined with 結元能源開發, a subsidiary of 將捷集團, to build Taiwan's first smart geothermal power plant using 5G and AI-RAN in the Jinshan geothermal area of New Taipei City. The site showcased 6 applications, including smart security and robot-dog inspections, as it seeks opportunities for overseas partnerships.
Taiwan stocks plunge 1,156 points, fall below six-month moving average; 金管會: closely monitoring international markets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks were hit by U.S. technology companies' earnings reports and concerns over monetizing AI investments, falling 1,156.5 points at the close and dropping below the six-month moving average. 金管會 said it had asked 證交所 and 櫃買中心 to closely monitor developments in international markets.
Taiwan dollar plunges intraday before recovering late; hot money flees as monthly losses extend to 2 consecutive months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Asian stocks fell amid concerns over AI investment sparked by earnings reports from U.S. tech giants, while Taiwan stocks plunged more than 1,000 points and foreign investors made heavy net sales. The Taiwan dollar tumbled past 32.6 intraday, but recovered late to close slightly higher amid exporters' currency sales and central bank intervention. It still plunged 6.26 jiao in October, marking a second consecutive monthly loss.
Facts
Plunged more than 1,600 points intraday
Closed down 1156.5 points
Ended at 45211.83 points
Foreign investors dumped NT$112.467 billion worth of Taiwan stocks today
Criminal Investigation Bureau teams up with 7 companies on clean-net project, removes nearly 300,000 scam-related accounts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Since April this year, the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the National Police Agency under the Ministry of the Interior has partnered with 7 platform operators on the “Clean Net Project,” removing nearly 295,000 scam-related accounts. Statistics from the 165 Anti-Fraud Dashboard show that in September, the number of fraud cases and financial losses fell 13.3% and 28.9%, respectively, from a year earlier.
Taiwan stocks logged 三 consecutive weekly losses, closing at 45,211.83 points. The total market capitalization of listed companies fell below NT$150 trillion to NT$148.0257 trillion, while this year's average daily trading value fell below NT$1 trillion to NT$999.268 billion.
Facts
Plunged 1,156.50 points
closing at 45211.83 points
Down 829.60 points from last week
Or 1.8%
Latest total market capitalization of listed companies: NT$148.0257 trillion
Down about NT$2.69 trillion from last week
Fell below 150 trillion yuan
Shipping index rises 1.49%
Optoelectronics index falls 8.31%
The index excluding financial stocks fell 852.20 points
A decline of about 2.09%
The index excluding electronics stocks fell 77.19 points
A decline of about 0.29%
The index excluding financial and electronics stocks fell 235.46 points
A decline of about 1.36%
This week, total trading value for all listed stocks was NT$3.2167 trillion
Semiconductor stocks had a trading value of NT$1.1805 trillion
Accounting for 36.70% of the total trading value of all listed stocks
Electronic components stocks had a trading value of NT$879.109 billion
Accounting for 27.33%
Optoelectronics stocks had a trading value of NT$239.818 billion
Accounting for 7.46%
The stock turnover rate on the centralized market was 2.01%
Glass and ceramics: 11.15%
Information services: 8.92%
And optoelectronics: 8.08%
A total of 198 trading days
Total trading value on the centralized market was NT$197.855 trillion
CCP Central Military Commission vacancies remain unfilled; scholar says institutional change is possible
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The CCP's 20th Central Committee Fifth Plenum concluded without filling vacancies on the Central Military Commission. A scholar said the commission now has only Xi Jinping and Zhang Shengmin as members, and estimated that this arrangement is sufficient to function. The possibility of changes to the military leadership system cannot be ruled out, while a break in the chain of command and rigid leadership could affect risks in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan's per-capita flower consumption is about 1/3 of Europe's and the U.S.'s; Agriculture and Food Agency holds first interactive flower appreciation exhibition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Agriculture and Food Agency Deputy Director Chen Chi-jung said Taiwan's per-capita flower consumption is only about 1/3 of that in Europe and the U.S. To boost domestic consumption and promote locally grown flowers, the agency is combining music and visual technology for the first time in an interactive exhibition, “Flower Spectacle,” at Syntrend Creative Park in Taipei.
Japan's inflation rate reaches 2% target; Bank of Japan governor calls it an important milestone after 13 years of effort
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
日本銀行 Governor Kazuo Ueda announced that Japan's underlying inflation rate has reached the central bank's 2% price target, marking an important milestone since the target was set in 2013. 日本銀行 decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at 1.25% and stressed that it will continue to raise rates to stabilize prices.
Guidelines to prevent workplace misconduct at schools stipulate teachers' “right to disconnect”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
教育部 has issued the “Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Misconduct at Schools and Childcare Service Institutions at All Levels,” stipulating teachers' “right to disconnect.” Except in cases involving campus safety or major emergencies, parent-teacher communications should be avoided outside working hours to protect teachers' right to rest.
Malaysia receives its first South Korean-made FA-50M fighter jet, bolstering air defenses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Malaysia has received its first South Korean-made FA-50M light fighter jet. Defense Minister Khaled Nordin said the move will bolster air defense capabilities and replace the Hawk fleet, which is due to retire in 2028.
文策院's TCCF conference welcomes overseas buyers, partners with 金馬獎 for the first time to promote emerging Taiwanese actors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
文策院's TCCF Creative Content Fest will take place in November, welcoming 251 international buyers. It will partner with 金馬獎 for the first time to recommend emerging Taiwanese actors, and collaborate with visual effects company Wētā FX to discuss AI trends.
Altman makes low-profile Taiwan visit; 鴻海's Liu Yang-wei says cooperation with OpenAI will become more concrete
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
鴻海 Chairman Liu Yang-wei disclosed that he met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and said cooperation between the two sides will become more concrete. Altman's Taiwan visit has prompted market speculation over whether he will meet with supply chain companies such as 台積電.
台灣美光 rewards deposited today; more than 700 employees receive over 60 months' pay for the year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台灣美光 employees received various rewards for fiscal 2026 with their October salaries, including incentive bonuses, Maxout mass production bonuses and a one-time NT$1 million thank-you bonus. More than 700 employees received total compensation for the year exceeding 60 months' salary. 美光 expects to introduce quarterly profit-sharing bonuses in fiscal 2027.
Philippine defense chief does not rule out 2028 presidential bid; known for hard-line stance toward China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro said he has not ruled out running for president in 2028, potentially facing incumbent Vice President Sara Duterte. Known for his hard-line stance toward China, he has been sanctioned by Beijing and has actively promoted closer defense cooperation with the United States. He warned that Chinese funding and investment in critical infrastructure should be viewed with caution.
New Taipei City Expo opens with 7 zones featuring vinyl history and fitness challenges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 New Taipei City Expo has opened at Sanchong Anxin Center, spanning 7 exhibition zones across 4 floors and offering interactive experiences including vinyl history and fitness challenges. It runs through December 27.
Russian forces attack central Ukraine, leaving more than 200,000 people without electricity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russia attacked Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in central Ukraine, leaving more than 200,000 people without power. Ukraine’s air force said Russian forces used ballistic missiles and drones in the attack. Private energy company DTEK said its equipment was severely damaged and it was working to restore power.
Exports and investment exceed expectations; Q3 economic growth reaches 14.36%, highest for the same period in 48 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics reported Q3 economic growth of 14.36%, the highest for the same period in 48 years. Growth for the first 3 quarters totaled 14.22%, also a half-century high. AI demand drove exports and investment both above expectations, while private consumption continued to recover, with the economy buoyant both at home and abroad.
Facts
Third-quarter economic growth is estimated at 14.36%
Up 2.94 percentage points from the August forecast
A 48-year high for the same period
Economic growth rate of 14.22% for the first 3 quarters
Reached double-digit growth for 4 consecutive quarters
Between Minguo 75 and 76
High growth for 6 consecutive quarters
Third-quarter exports of goods priced in US dollars rose 44.63% year on year
Real growth in exports of goods and services of 21.12%
1.46 percentage points above forecast
Original8月預測第3季出口為2380億美元
Original實際值2449億美元
Q3 imports of capital equipment, denominated in New Taiwan dollars, rose 58.5% year on year
Semiconductor equipment rose 35.66% year on year
Estimated real growth in capital formation of 26.36%
4.26 percentage points above forecast
Largest increase in 20 quarters
Real growth in private consumption in Q3 of 5.37%
0.01 percentage points above the August forecast
Growth exceeded 5% for 2 consecutive quarters
Q3 consumer price index (CPI) inflation reached 2.43%
Taiwan Pride parade to take place; Tsai Ing-wen: You are not alone; stand under one another’s umbrellas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former President Tsai Ing-wen posted on Facebook on the eve of Taiwan Pride, urging society to protect freedom and equality. Addressing LGBTQ+ people who have felt afraid, she said, “You are not alone,” and stressed that people should stand under one another’s umbrellas.
Taipei teacher charged with molesting and sexually assaulting 38 boys; Taipei court orders continued detention without visitation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A male teacher surnamed Chou at a Taipei elementary school is suspected of molesting and sexually assaulting 38 boys and filming sexual images of them since Minguo 99. Prosecutors have charged him and are seeking a 30-year sentence. The Taipei District Court today ordered that he remain in detention without visitation for 3 months.
Facts
As many as 38 victims
Prosecutors seek a 30-year sentence
Ordered to remain in detention without visitation for 3 months
Countries promote emergency preparedness; Thailand denies urging stockpiling due to Middle East situation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Thailand’s National Security Council clarified that it had not urged the public to stock up on supplies because of the Middle East situation. In response to discussion sparked by emergency preparedness recommendations issued by about 20 countries, the government said the rumors were false and reiterated that it had previously advised people to prepare at least 3 days’ worth of necessities for risks such as natural disasters.
Facts
About 20 countries
Ranging from at least 3 days to 2 weeks
Stock enough food, medicine and necessities for 72 hours
Artist Zhu Weilong returns to Matsu with kinetic ox mural hoped to become new landmark
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the invitation of 南竿牛角社區發展協會, artist Zhu Weilong created an ox-themed mural incorporating kinetic art in Matsu, hoping it will become a new landmark.
Facts
Service suspended for 5 consecutive days
Nearly a hundred kilograms of mechanical transmission parts
Chiang Wan-an campaign photographer shoves reporter, sparking controversy; Shih Fangheng greets media with handshake
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A campaign photographer shoved reporters while Chiang Wan-an’s wife, Shih Fangheng, was canvassing, triggering controversy. Campaign office director-general Hsu Chiao-hsin apologized on behalf of the team and said the photographer would no longer work for the campaign. The team will strengthen crowd-flow guidance and personnel management in the future.
長榮航空 joins 鴻海科技日 for first time, creating exclusive lounge to deepen corporate ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
長榮航空 participated in 鴻海科技日 for the first time as a partner, setting up an exclusive lounge at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and bringing in Boeing 787 “Royal Laurel Class” seats for visitors to try, in a bid to deepen corporate cooperation and expand its corporate travel market.
7 years after high school learning portfolios launched, student groups recommend allowing revised uploads
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
7 years after high school learning portfolios were introduced, student group EdYouth recommended allowing limited revised uploads, provided revision records are disclosed and original versions retained. The 教育部 said it is considering simplifying the framework and carefully assessing fairness and authenticity.
Facts
7 years since the system was introduced
Original有8成學生希望高中學習歷程能開放「重新上傳」
Nearly half of students prefer using self-made PDF files
More than 78,000 candidates took part in university applications for the 115 academic year
Taiwan’s share of global ICT exports ranked 3rd last year; computers and peripherals rose to 2nd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 經濟部 said that, benefiting from the AI boom and the reorganization of global supply chains, Taiwan accounted for 13% of global ICT goods exports in 2025, ranking 3rd, while its share of computer and peripheral equipment exports reached 20%, ranking 2nd. ICT service exports totaled more than US$5 trillion, a record high.
Facts
Global market share reached 13% in 2025
Share of computer and peripheral equipment exports reached 20%
Global ICT goods exports totaled US$3.6 trillion in 2025
ICT service exports reached US$1.4 trillion
Total reached US$5 trillion
Average annual growth rate of global ICT goods exports reached 6.8%
Average annual growth rate of ICT service exports was even higher, at 11.5%
Mainland China and Hong Kong led with 35.9%
ASEAN ranked 2nd with 19.4%
Taiwan’s average export growth rate from 2016 to 2025 reached 16.3%
Taiwan’s share of electronic components exports reached 14.9%
Behind only mainland China and Hong Kong, at 27.9%
Mainland China and Hong Kong’s average export growth rate from 2016 to 2025 was just 2.7%
Vancouver International Security Summit experts praise Taiwan’s resilience and ability to counter disinformation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Canada released its first national security strategy in more than 20 years. Experts attending the Vancouver International Security Summit praised Taiwan’s economic resilience and ability to counter disinformation in the face of threats from China, calling Taiwan a trusted partner for Canada in strengthening national security and supply-chain resilience.
CPC 20th Central Committee Fifth Plenum concludes; scholar says “Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building” may be added to party constitution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The CPC 20th Central Committee Fifth Plenum has concluded. Scholars say “Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building” has been elevated, and estimate it could be written into the party constitution at next year’s 21st Party Congress. Experts say the move aims to unify ideological training for cadres, promote institutional anti-corruption efforts and personnel arrangements, and ensure a transition of power.
South Korea to crack down on smart-glasses cheating in college entrance exam, pursue criminal charges and extend exam bans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korean education officials said the government plans to file criminal complaints against candidates caught cheating with smart glasses in the nationwide college entrance exam and extend the exam ban from 1 year to 3 years.
New Banqiao health center opens at new site; unclear traffic directions to be improved
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Banqiao District Health Center and Community Mental Health Center in New Taipei City have moved to a new site on Zhongshan Road and opened, introducing smart healthcare. However, residents say the site is hard to find because nearby signs and traffic directions are unclear. The Health Department said it will apply for improvements to the signage as soon as possible.
Succumbing to official pressure, Russia’s independent news bastion 新報 announces suspension of publication
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russia’s independent newspaper 新報 announced it would suspend publication because of official pressure. Editor-in-chief Sokolov said the paper would shut down its servers and leave. The newspaper has faced strict censorship and repression since Russia sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. Its then-editor-in-chief Muratov was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Facts
The home we have lived in for 30 years
On Nov. 9, we will turn off the light in the home where we have lived for 30 years
智捷 uses AI to turn medical images into color 3D; aims for emerging-stock listing in Q3 next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
智捷醫學科技 uses its proprietary AI algorithm to convert 2D black-and-white medical images into 3D color images and has received TFDA certification. It acquired Japan’s Holoeyes in October to expand into international markets, and aims to list on the emerging stock market in Q3 next year.
輝達: Working closely with 鴻海, with more than 10 plants involved in building Vera Rubin
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達 senior director Harris said at 鴻海科技日 that 輝達 is working closely with 鴻海 to build the Vera Rubin platform, with more than 10 plants involved and a total area of several million square feet. 鴻海’s modular data center technology can shorten AI factory development from several months to several weeks.
Hsinchu’s 光復中學 holds charity obstacle run; 886 teachers and students take part in support of Family Support Center
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsinchu’s 光復中學 held a charity “Challenge the Obstacles” run, with 886 second-year high school students and teachers taking part. All proceeds were donated to 新竹家扶中心.
民進黨 caucus: Support harsh penalties for drug-impaired driving; do not smear procedural disputes as condoning crime
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
立法院 passed amendments to Article 185-3 of the Criminal Code in the third reading, increasing penalties for drug-impaired driving; repeat offenders who cause a death face a maximum penalty of death. 民進黨 caucus Secretary-General 莊瑞雄 supports harsh penalties for drug-impaired driving, but criticized 國民黨 and 民眾黨 for abruptly proposing a further amendment and rushing it to a vote, then smearing a procedural dispute as condoning crime. He said the move distorted the facts and that the details of the provisions had not been sufficiently discussed.
Tainan to improve anti-slip manhole covers, with more than 280,000 completed by the end of 117
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Tainan City Government is improving the slip resistance of manhole covers larger than 900 square centimeters. More than 280,000 are registered across the city, and nearly 200,000 have been completed. The city plans to finish all improvements by the end of year 117 to reduce risks for motorcyclists.
輝達 expands its AI investment footprint: Impact and potential risks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達 announced a US$3 billion investment in Meta stock and is expanding its AI investment footprint through stakes in OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as backup computing capacity arrangements. The move is seen as a way to sustain demand for processors and fill gaps in the ecosystem, but has also prompted Wall Street concerns that it could fuel an AI bubble and create risks from excessive customer concentration.
Facts
Invested US$3 billion
Approximately NT$97.89 billion
Up to US$6.3 billion in unused computing capacity
Approximately US$36 billion in cloud backup arrangements
Up to US$105 billion in financing guarantee commitments
中聯油脂's shutdown has affected the domestic supply of salad oil. The Ministry of Economic Affairs coordinated with 大統益, 長輝 and 台糖 to increase production, and encouraged importers to bring in an additional 5,000 tons in Q4. To date, it has helped 89 businesses secure a total of 1,842 tons.
Facts
Increase imports by 5000 tons in the fourth quarter
A total of 1,842 tons of salad oil
Combined monthly salad oil supply to increase by 4,400 tons
Monthly supply expected to increase by another 500 tons starting in December
義美食品 invests NT$1.7 billion to expand capacity; 7 more companies join Taiwan investment program
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Invest Taiwan Office approved expansion investments by 7 companies in the semiconductor, energy and food industries. 義美食品 will invest NT$1.72 billion to expand capacity, 南茂科技 will invest NT$23.5 billion, 台塑尖端能源科技 NT$1.31 billion, 東野精機 NT$560 million, and 金葡萄蛋黃酥 NT$140 million.
Legislature passes drug-driving repeat offender death penalty amendment in third reading; 民眾黨 caucus says it will deter offenders from taking chances
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
立法院 passed amendments to Article 185-3 of the Criminal Code in the third reading, increasing penalties for drug-impaired driving. The law stipulates that repeat offenders who drive under the influence again within 10 years and cause a death face a maximum penalty of death; 民眾黨 caucus hopes the measure will strengthen deterrence.
More than 200 vote-buying cases investigated in Hualien, 8 detained; prosecutors partner with food service industry to promote anti-vote-buying campaign
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Police and prosecutors in Hualien have investigated more than 200 vote-buying cases, and 8 people have been detained. The Hualien District Prosecutors Office partnered with 麥當勞 to hold an anti-vote-buying campaign, offering a task card redeemable for a meal voucher with a purchase.
3 surges of northeasterly monsoon winds in the coming week; localized lows of 19 degrees on the 31st, with rain on windward areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration said 3 surges of northeasterly monsoon winds will affect Taiwan over the coming week. The first will last through tomorrow, with localized lows of 19 degrees; the winds will strengthen again on Nov. 2 and 3, and once more on the 5th, bringing more rain to windward areas. Typhoon Yanhua is about 2,000 kilometers from Taiwan and is not expected to have a direct impact, but rough seas should be watched for.
Facts
3 surges of northeasterly monsoon winds in the coming week
Localized lows of 19 degrees Celsius
Northeasterly monsoon winds to strengthen again on Nov. 2 and 3
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Lows of 20 to 23 degrees across Taiwan
Tomorrow, highs of about 26 to 27 degrees in the north and northeast
About 31 degrees in central and southern Taiwan
28 to 29 degrees in eastern Taiwan
Highs of about 28 to 32 degrees across Taiwan
Even at its closest, it will be nearly 2,000 kilometers from Taiwan
劉揚偉: If TEEMA model takes root in Texas, hopes to build a third-generation science park
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
鴻海 Chairman 劉揚偉 said the group will continue expanding in Texas, and hopes to build a third-generation science park with a complete ecosystem starting from the supply chain if the TEEMA science park model takes root there. He also stressed that 鴻海 has not withdrawn from mainland China and that revenue remains stable.
New Taipei's Xinzhuang First Market, serving the community for more than 50 years, reopens after a NT$70 million renovation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei City's Xinzhuang First Market, with a history of more than 50 years, officially reopened today after the city government invested about NT$70.35 million in renovations to its exterior and surroundings, including improving vendors' signs and renovating restrooms and ventilation equipment. Mayor Hou You-yi emphasized preserving local character and noted that NT$7 billion had been invested over the past 8 years to renovate 10 markets.
Fifth Plenum concludes; scholars say personnel purges continue and Xi Jinping's position was once unstable
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Fifth Plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee concluded, with scholars noting that personnel purges are continuing and military restructuring is not over. The communique mentioned that "the Party's leadership had once weakened," suggesting Xi Jinping's position was once unstable.
Facts
33 Central Committee members and alternate members were expelled from the Party
Yet only 10 Central Committee members were appointed to fill vacancies
Citizen judges concluded 91 cases last year; attendance rate among prospective citizen judges was 47.6%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
司法院 released statistics for the 3rd year of the citizen judge system. In 114年, citizen judge courts nationwide concluded 91 cases, an increase of 28 from the previous year. A total of 546 citizen judges were selected, and the attendance rate among prospective citizen judges was 47.6%, with the system's overall operation becoming increasingly stable.
Facts
Concluded 91 cases
Attendance rate: 47.6%
Selected 546 citizen judges
Increased by 28 cases
257 alternate citizen judges
An average of 4.1 days
20.4 hours
An average of 13.2 hours
12,742 prospective citizen judges were notified
9,779 were required to appear
4,655 actually appeared
Increased by 1,037 people
Accounted for 51.4%
Accounted for 48.6%
The largest group was people aged 40 to 49, with 1,246
1,156 people aged 30 to 39
The largest group was university and college graduates, with 2,601
1,117 high school and vocational high school graduates
The largest occupational group was entrepreneurs and self-employed business owners, with 892
879 service, sales and labor workers
865 technicians, associate professionals and administrative staff
93 Indigenous people
Representing 11 Indigenous groups
131 people who acquired citizenship through naturalization
115 people with disabilities
204 newly accepted cases involving citizen participation in trials
Murder was the most common offense, with 64 cases
186 cases concluded
Rulings denied citizen participation in trials in 87 cases
Another 8 cases concluded for other reasons
75 cases concluded at the second-instance level
Involving 89 defendants
Appeals by 71 people were rejected
43 cases concluded at the third-instance level
Involving 48 defendants
46 people had their appeals rejected as inadmissible
Traffic accidents frequent at 2 Taipei intersections; multi-function smart enforcement equipment testing to begin in November
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Due to frequent traffic accidents at the intersections of Zhongshan North Road and Minquan West Road, and Shishang Road and Chengde Road in Taipei, city police began testing multi-function smart traffic enforcement equipment on November 1. The equipment will officially be used to issue citations for violations starting February 1 next year.
Facts
2 intersections in the city with frequent accidents
Testing of multi-function smart traffic enforcement equipment at intersections begins on November 1 this year
The public information period will last 3 months
Enforcement against violations officially begins on February 1 next year
Legislature passes hillside land amendment on third reading; illegal cultivation causing death punishable by a maximum fine of NT$100 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to some provisions of the Hillside Land Conservation and Utilization Act on third reading, substantially increasing fines for illegal cultivation. Where illegal cultivation causes a person's death, an additional fine of up to NT$100 million may be imposed.
台灣金聯 marks its 25th anniversary; continues to promote the 2.0 version of "sustainable housing justice and 3 forms of security"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On its 25th anniversary, 台灣金聯 said it had acquired a cumulative NT$288 billion in nonperforming loans. It will launch the 2.0 version of "sustainable housing justice and 3 forms of security," expanding its work in urban renewal, rental housing management and affordable housing.
Legislature passes Soil and Water Conservation Act on third reading; unauthorized cultivation in state-owned forests punishable by up to NT$100 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to some provisions of the Soil and Water Conservation Act on third reading, substantially increasing penalties for violations. For unauthorized cultivation in state-owned forests that causes a person's death, the fine was raised from NT$1 million to up to NT$100 million; for causing serious injury, the fine was raised to up to NT$80 million. The full increase in fines under the amendments resulted from insistence by the Taiwan People's Party legislative caucus.
Facts
An additional fine of up to NT$100 million may be imposed at most
An additional fine of up to NT$25 million may be imposed
Lin Chi-ling's rejection of 文策院 board position sparks controversy; Wang Shih-ssu apologizes, saying consideration was inadequate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lin Chi-ling declined a position on the 文策院 board. Chairperson Wang Shih-ssu apologized and said the board had enough members, so no one else was sought to fill the vacancy.