Rider Hit by Illegally Parked Vehicle, Then Run Over by "Principal" Truck; Drug-Driving Big Rig Driver Faulted for Nothing, Taipei Vehicle Accident Appraisal Committee Rules Deceased Primary Cause
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A traffic-focused social media page questions whether the Taipei City Vehicle Accident Appraisal Committee, in its appraisal of a fatal June 2024 crash, listed the deceased rider, surnamed Chen, as the primary cause while the big rig driver, who was allegedly driving on drugs and unlicensed, bore no fault, sparking a double-standard controversy. Prosecutors have since indicted the people involved, and the case has entered the Citizen Judge trial process.
Facts
The accident occurred in June 2024 at the intersection of Dunhua North Road and Bade Road in Taipei.
Original陳姓騎士被台北市車鑑會認定為肇事主因。
The semi-trailer driver was allegedly involved in drug driving, driving without a license and entering a restricted road section in violation of rules.
The Committee held that the semi-trailer driver could not have anticipated or guarded against the rider falling to the ground, and did not find the driver at fault for the accident.
Prosecutors have indicted the semi-trailer driver on suspicion of offenses including drug-driving causing death and hit-and-run.
4 illegally parked drivers were also indicted on suspicion of negligent homicide.
The case will be tried with the participation of Citizen Judges.
Don't Be Spooked by the Ocean Current! How Did Chiang Wan-an Perform in the Debate? Ko Wen-je Gives His Verdict in One Line
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The first debate of the Taipei mayoral election was held on the 31st, with Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen clashing fiercely. In an interview with the media, Taiwan People's Party founding chairman Ko Wen-je said Chiang Wan-an should use his incumbent advantage, calmly showcase his past city governance achievements, and need not be intimidated by the challenger's momentum, adding that the debate result met expectations.
Facts
The first televised debate of the Taipei mayoral election was held on the 31st, with Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen taking part.
Ko Wen-je advised Chiang Wan-an not to be intimidated by Puma Shen and to settle down and showcase his past administrative record.
Ko Wen-je said city governance work is like a doctor saving lives: you finish and forget, and should not expect thanks.
Ko Wen-je confirmed that the principles of the Blue-White cooperation strategy remain unchanged, with party chairman Huang Kuo-chang presiding.
On Oct. 30, vivo launched the X500 series and X Fold6 in Taiwan, with the highest price raised to NT$74,990. In response to rising memory costs, the brand is focusing resources on the mid-to-high-end market and maintaining its competitiveness through its 蔡司 imaging partnership and generous trade-in offers.
Facts
vivo Taiwan General Manager Chen Yi-ting said memory prices are expected to keep rising through at least the first quarter of 2027, and possibly longer.
On Oct. 30, vivo launched its new-generation imaging flagship X500 series in Taiwan, with a top price of NT$74,990.
OriginalX500 Pro Max搭載2億畫素蔡司APO超級長焦鏡頭，並結合LOFIC高動態影像技術及雲台級光學防手震。
From now until Nov. 15, customers who buy an X500 series phone at a vivo official experience store can get up to an additional NT$15,000 trade-in discount on designated old devices.
Tech Giants "Damned If They Do, Damned If They Don't"? Memory Stocks Stage Another Ghost Story; Expert Sighs: Wall Street's Imagination Beats AI's
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Tech giants are caught in a dilemma, and volatility in the memory market has drawn attention, with an expert saying Wall Street's imagination is running too wild.
TVBS Poll: Puma Shen Won the Debate Performance, but Chiang Wan-an Leads in Voting Support; See the Gap Between the Two at a Glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A TVBS poll shows that in the election debate Puma Shen performed better, but in actual voting intention Chiang Wan-an has higher support, indicating a gap between how the two are evaluated.
Protested at Pride Parade Appearance, Chiang Wan-an Apologizes Again: Will Make the Bar Raid Investigation Report Public to the Greatest Extent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an again expressed regret over the protest incident that occurred during the Pride Parade, and announced that he will make the investigation report on the bar raid case public to the greatest extent in response to public concern.
Who Won the Puma Shen–Chiang Wan-an Debate? Cheap Breaks Down the Arguments Point by Point: "He" Clearly Had the Upper Hand
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The article title mentions the debate between Puma Shen and Chiang Wan-an; after Cheap broke down the arguments point by point, "he" was judged to have clearly had the upper hand.
Lee Szu-chuan and Wu Tsung-hsien Form "Get-Things-Done Alliance"! Vow to Link Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Yilan and Hsinchu in a Shared Living Sphere
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Szu-chuan and Yilan County magistrate candidate Wu Tsung-hsien appeared together on the 31st at the New Taipei Yilan Fellow Townsmen Association, announcing the formation of a "Get-Things-Done Alliance" to promote cross-regional cooperation among Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Yilan and Hsinchu, drawing more than 1,000 supporters.
Facts
New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Szu-chuan and Yilan County magistrate candidate Wu Tsung-hsien appeared together on the 31st at the members' assembly of the New Taipei City Yilan County Fellow Townsmen Association.
Lee Szu-chuan announced that he will form a "Get-Things-Done Alliance" with Wu Tsung-hsien and the heads of other cities and counties to promote cross-regional cooperation among Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Yilan and Hsinchu.
When Lee Szu-chuan was born, his father was fishing in Nan-fang-ao, and because his grandmother objected to the pronunciation of the character "書", he was renamed "李四川".
The event had 100 banquet tables and drew more than 1,000 fellow townspeople.
The goal of Lee Szu-chuan and Wu Tsung-hsien is to link the high-tech AI industry chain and shorten the transportation and living sphere.
Both candidates are number 3 on the ballot, and supporters made the "OK" gesture to cheer them on.
Councilors Lin Chin-chieh, Lin Kuo-chun, Tsai Chien-tang and Liu Mei-fang, along with candidate Wang Pei-yu, accompanied them to the event.
Xiluo's Son-in-Law Han Kuo-yu Returns to Wife's Hometown, Joins Chang Chia-chun's Motorcade to Sweep the Streets; Locals Line the Roads in Warm Welcome
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu, Yunlin County magistrate candidate Chang Chia-chun and township mayor candidate Hsiao Te-shu campaigned by sweeping the streets of Xiluo on the 31st. Chang Chia-chun put forward policy proposals including developing cold-chain logistics and building a national sports center and a martial arts park, seeking local support.
Facts
On the afternoon of the 31st, Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu returned to his wife's hometown of Xiluo, Yunlin, and joined county magistrate candidate Chang Chia-chun and township mayor candidate Hsiao Te-shu in a motorcade street sweep to canvass for votes.
Chang Chia-chun advocates building a "Greater Xiluo National Sports Center" to meet the recreational needs of all age groups.
Chang Chia-chun said the Xiluo Qikan Martial Arts Park broke ground in July this year and will include a Hakka martial arts training hall.
Han Kuo-yu said Chang Chia-chun has an international outlook from studying in the UK, fluent foreign language skills, and long-term local roots.
Chang Chia-chun pledged to follow through on building cold-chain logistics and to deepen local agricultural processing and brand marketing.
China Coast Guard Claims Routine Law Enforcement in Eastern Waters? Taiwan's Coast Guard Rebuts "Fake Enforcement, Real Harassment," Cites International Law to Reaffirm Jurisdiction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration deployed vessels including the Chi-an to monitor the China Coast Guard's "routine law enforcement patrols" in waters off Taitung and its harassment of ships, and sternly rebutted the move as cognitive warfare. The CGA reiterated that, under the principles of international law, the Republic of China (Taiwan) holds lawful jurisdiction over these waters and will resolutely defend its sovereignty and navigation safety.
Facts
The China Coast Guard claimed to have dispatched a "Hu-shih" ship formation to carry out "routine law enforcement patrols" in waters east of Taiwan.
The Coast Guard Administration deployed patrol vessels including the "Chi-an" to monitor in real time the movements of China Coast Guard ships.
The Coast Guard Administration rebutted the Chinese side's conduct as cognitive warfare of "fake law enforcement, real harassment."
The Coast Guard Administration stressed that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country, not subordinate to the People's Republic of China.
The Coast Guard Administration invoked the international law principle that "the land dominates the sea" to assert Taiwan's jurisdiction over its eastern exclusive economic zone.
The China Coast Guard attempted to verbally harass vessels sailing normally via radio communications.
Chen Chi-mai Dresses as Garbage Truck Driver and "Graduates" With the Giant Pumpkin! Kaohsiung Halloween Draws Nearly 300,000 Visits as Weiwuying Stages Farewell Party
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Kaohsiung Halloween was held at Weiwuying and drew nearly 300,000 visits. Mayor Chen Chi-mai dressed as a garbage truck driver to pay tribute to frontline workers, and the giant pumpkin made its final appearance. The event featured a light show, parent-child activities and a market, showcasing the city's festive vitality.
Facts
The 2026 Kaohsiung Halloween event drew nearly 300,000 visits.
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai dressed as a garbage truck driver to take part in the Halloween event.
This year is the last year the giant pumpkin will be exhibited at Halloween, symbolizing "graduating" together with Chen Chi-mai.
This year's Halloween pumpkin light show combined with the Weiwuying architecture to create a 360-degree panoramic projection.
Last year's Kaohsiung Halloween drew 600,000 visits.
More than 250 specialty market stalls were set up around Weiwuying.
Chen Chi-mai dressed as a garbage truck driver to pay respects to sanitation workers.
Hello Taichung, Flowers Bloom in Xinshe: Quality Taichung Agricultural Products Showcased at 143 Display Stalls, Highlighting the Charm of the Mountain Town
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taichung City Government's Agriculture Bureau held the 2026 Xinshe Flower Festival and Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival on the 31st, running through Nov. 22. The event combines floral art with agricultural product marketing, with 143 booths promoting local agriculture, and invites the public to visit Xinshe and experience the charm of the mountain town.
Facts
The event is held at the Second Farm of the Seed Improvement and Propagation Station, Ministry of Agriculture.
The city's Agriculture Bureau has planned a "Taichung Agricultural Specialty Products Marketing Area" with 143 exhibition and sales booths.
Officials attending the event included Deputy Mayor Lai Shu-hui and Agriculture Bureau Director Lee Yi-an.
The Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival is themed "Dessert Kingdom" and features a main flower carpet up to 19 meters tall.
The floral and organic agricultural products area sells products including oncidium orchids, anthurium, Lishan tea and coffee.
The fresh and processed agricultural products area gathers seasonal agricultural specialties such as shiitake mushrooms, sweet persimmons, Asian pears, citrus, honey apples, taro and grapes.
2026 Xinshe Flower Festival and Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival Opens, with Seven Sanrio Stars Gathering in the "Dessert Kingdom"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Xinshe Flower Festival and Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival opened on the 31st and runs through Nov. 22. The event combines Sanrio characters with dessert-themed landscaping, has drawn large crowds of visitors, and offers a free shuttle bus service.
Facts
The 2026 Xinshe Flower Festival and Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival opened on the 31st and runs through Nov. 22.
The event is located at the Second Nursery of 農業部種苗改良繁殖場, with a total area of 39.5 hectares.
This year's flower carpet festival uses "Dessert Kingdom" as its curatorial theme, featuring seven Sanrio characters.
At the center of the park, a dessert castle up to 19 meters tall serves as the core of the main flower carpet.
During the event, 5 free shuttle routes are provided, connecting with public transportation.
Halloween "Four-Legged Pumpkin Sprites" Charm Ju Ming Museum! New Taipei Animal Protection Office's "Pet Friendly Day" Parties Launch for Three Consecutive Weeks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The New Taipei City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office has teamed up with the Ju Ming Museum to launch "Pet Friendly Day," using Halloween costumes, art experiences and music parties to promote rabies prevention and pet-friendly values, encouraging owners to get their pets vaccinated and register their microchips, and to promote outings together with pets.
Facts
The New Taipei City Government's Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office and the Ju Ming Museum have collaborated across fields to create the 2026 "Pet Friendly Day" series of events.
"Pet Friendly Day" takes place on three consecutive Saturdays: Oct. 31, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14.
The events on Oct. 31 and Nov. 7 each offer free museum admission to 50 eligible pet owners.
Admission requires showing the 115 fiscal-year rabies vaccination tag (115F) or proof of microchip registration.
The first event invites pet trainer Yao Chia-hung to give a lecture on dog body language and emotional responses.
Chengcing Lake Loop Trail Opens Early! New 635-Meter Trail Links Wenqian Road and Dapi Road, Sunset Viewing Platform Upgraded
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government's Water Resources Bureau spent about 50 million yuan to complete the Chengcing Lake loop trail project, building a new 635-meter trail linking Wenqian Road and Dapi Road. The project has opened early, and through separated pedestrian and vehicle lanes, safety railings and an improved viewing platform, it enhances the safety and comfort of residents' recreation and exercise.
Facts
The Kaohsiung City Government's Water Resources Bureau invested about 50 million yuan in the construction of the Chengcing Lake loop trail.
The new trail is about 635 meters long and about 3 meters wide.
The new trail links Wenqian Road and Dapi Road.
The project includes separated pedestrian and vehicle lanes and safety railings to improve circulation.
The project renovated the lakeside sunset viewing platform and added seating areas.
The Chengcing Lake loop trail project has opened early.
6 Years of Housing Justice Pay Off! Kaohsiung Adds 22,000 Social Housing Units, No. 1 in Taiwan; Chen Chi-mai Promotes "Two Firsts, Three Subsidies" to Help Young People Start Families
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai has pushed housing justice, with social housing increasing by 22,265 units, the most in Taiwan. Through measures such as raising the share of marriage-and-childbearing housing to 40%, pioneering a deposit trust and using hoarded-housing tax revenue for subsidies, the city government is helping young people start families and easing their housing burden.
Facts
The total number of social housing units in Kaohsiung rose from 790 in Republic of China year 109 to 23,055 at the end of July in year 115, an increase of 22,265 units, the largest increase in Taiwan.
Kaohsiung has raised the allocation share of "marriage-and-childbearing housing" in city-built social housing from 20% to 40%.
Kaohsiung's 400-Hectare Ecological Corridor Wins Merit Award at Global Views Urban Governance Excellence Awards; Golf Course Nature Park Links Two Lakes to Build Green City Network
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Public Works Bureau won the merit award in the environmental protection category of the 2026 Global Views Urban Governance Excellence Awards for its "Kaohsiung 400-Hectare Green Capital Ecological Corridor Model." The project links Chengcing Lake and the Shuanghu Forest Park through the Golf Course Nature Park, successfully building a large-scale ecological network and showcasing Kaohsiung's outstanding achievements in ecological conservation and sustainable urban governance.
Facts
The Kaohsiung City Public Works Bureau won the merit award in the environmental protection category of the 2026 Global Views Urban Governance Excellence Awards for its "Kaohsiung 400-Hectare Green Capital Ecological Corridor Model."
Rallying Votes in Northern Kaohsiung! Lai Jui-lung's Qieding and Luzhu Support Associations Founded, Chiu Chih-wei and Chiu Yi-ying Join Forces to Back Him
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Lai Jui-lung, the Democratic Progressive Party's Kaohsiung mayoral candidate, attended the founding meetings of the Qieding and Luzhu support associations in northern Kaohsiung on the 31st, backed by local power figures including Chiu Chih-wei and Chiu Yi-ying. Lai stressed that he would form a "golden iron triangle" with President Lai Ching-te to advance development, with the goals of winning the mayoral race and securing a majority on the council.
Facts
With 28 days to go in the Kaohsiung mayoral race, Lai Jui-lung attended the founding meetings of the Qieding and Luzhu support associations on the 31st.
Lai Jui-lung pledged to form a "golden iron triangle" with President Lai Ching-te and regional legislators.
Legislator Chiu Chih-wei advocates widening Provincial Highway 1 and extending the MRT Red Line.
Chiu Chih-wei advocates planning the second phase of the Luzhu Science Park to drive investment and employment.
Former Interior Minister Yu Cheng-hsien stressed that voter turnout is the key to the year-end election race.
Kaohsiung Ranks Second Among Six Special Municipalities for Sustainable and Happy City! Child Protection Innovation Program Wins Merit Award, Successfully Averts 10 Child Abuse Risks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At the 4th Global Views Urban Governance Excellence Awards, Kaohsiung was awarded second place among the six special municipalities for the Sustainable and Happy City Award, and the Social Affairs Bureau's child protection program won a merit award, averting nearly 10 child abuse risks through cross-sector cooperation.
Facts
At the 4th "Global Views Urban Governance Excellence Awards," Kaohsiung won second place among the six special municipalities for the "Sustainable and Happy City Award."
The Social Affairs Bureau's "Physical, Mental and Safety Assessment Program for Children Under Age 6" won a merit award in the social progress category.
The program has successfully averted nearly 10 potential child abuse tragedies.
The project has assessed the physical, mental and care conditions of more than 1,300 children under age 6 in vulnerable families across the city.
For vulnerable families taken into the program, 100% have completed the checklist assessment.
The program developed the "Physical, Mental and Safety Assessment Checklist for Children Under Age 6," which integrates 65 assessment indicators.
A total of 4 city government projects won merit awards at the Urban Governance Excellence Awards.
A Local Revitalization Film Event! "Youth Return Home" Micro-Film Competition Results Announced, Grand Prize Goes to "Wave Makers" Documenting Jinshan's Local Energy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The "Youth Return Home - 2026 Local Revitalization Micro-Film Competition" held its awards ceremony on the 31st, co-organized by multiple agencies including 新北市政府青年局. This year's entries reached a record 92, and the grand prize went to "Wave Makers." The winning works will go on a touring screening, showing the diverse faces of local revitalization.
Facts
The grand prize of the "Youth Return Home - 2026 Local Revitalization Micro-Film Competition" went to "Wave Makers," led by director Chiang Meng-chien, with prize money of 100,000 yuan.
This year's competition drew 92 project submissions, a record high, and ultimately selected 33 finalists and 15 winning works.
The second prize went to "Bishoujo Senshi Four," a team of high school students from 臺北市影視音實驗教育機構, for "Green Never Rests," with prize money of 50,000 yuan.
The third prize went to "Oer Guangying Studio" for "A-Ji's Jute Rhapsody," with prize money of 30,000 yuan.
A total of 6 works won merit awards, each receiving 10,000 yuan in prize money, with subjects covering independent bookstores, Indigenous peoples, traditional markets and military dependents' village culture.
The first place in the Campus Rising Star Award went to "Niuli Squad," formed by students from 台北藝術大學 and 輔仁大學, for "Kacaw," with prize money of 10,000 yuan.
All winning works will be uploaded to the competition's official YouTube channel in December.
"買取ライオン" listed Apple gift card purchase rate peaks at 94.0% in October (first-time, LINE application) — up from 85.0% in the first half of the month, the highest level since July; frequency of changes from January to October also updated
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社七福堂 has released its October 2026 survey results on the listed purchase rate for Apple gift cards at its gift card buyback service "買取ライオン". The October high was 94.0% (first-time, LINE application), the highest level since July. In the analysis of change frequency from January to October, days with no rate change accounted for 68.1%, with July seeing the most changes in a month and April the fewest.
Facts
85.0% in the first half of the month
October 2026
298 observation days
203 days
68.1％
0.57 times
an average of 0.23 times per day
it continued through the end of the month... 91.0%
HANA completes first nationwide hall tour "HANA 1st TOUR 2026 “Born to Bloom”" with stories and dreams delivered to a total of 130,000 HONEYs fans!!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The 7-member girl group HANA held the final show of its first nationwide hall tour "HANA 1st TOUR 2026 “Born to Bloom”" at 日本武道館 on Oct. 31, 2026, reaching a total attendance of about 130,000. Information on the 2027 arena tour "HANA Arena Tour 2027 “Born to Bloom Ⅱ”" was also unveiled.
Facts
30 shows in 17 cities nationwide
on a scale of 203 venues nationwide
in just 1 year and 7 months
drew 20,000 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、No No Girls、Kアリーナ横浜、ぴあアリーナMM、大阪城ホール、日本武道館、プライムビデオ
The all-in-one AI SaaS for politicians that unifies all political activity, "POLI UP", officially launches. A 23-year-old entrepreneur takes on the barriers of "jiban, kanban, kaban" (support base, name recognition, funding).
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
POLI UP株式会社 officially released "POLI UP", an all-in-one AI SaaS for politicians and legislators' offices, on Nov. 1, 2026. Led by representative director and CEO Tatsuya Higuchi (23), the company aims to break through the "jiban, kanban, kaban" (support base, name recognition, funding) barriers to entering politics with technology and to realize a society in which everyone can participate in politics on equal terms.
Facts
officially released on Nov. 1, 2026
already used by more than 20 politicians
I am Tatsuya Higuchi, the 23-year-old representative
1 in 4 people is elected unopposed
77.1% of legislators are aged 60 or older
paperless adoption in assemblies remains at 9.2%
about 70% of legislators said they are not good with IT
43.2% of legislators do not use social media
there are about 62,000 politicians and candidates nationwide
including more than 30 politicians
founded a Webマーケティング会社 at 17
supported social media operations for more than 50 politicians
Holding a seminar commemorating the 2nd anniversary of the opening of the fee-based nursing home with care services "ローベル中野鷺ノ宮"
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The fee-based nursing home with care services "ローベル中野鷺ノ宮", operated by 株式会社東日本福祉経営サービス, will hold a series of events themed "Supporting the Joy of Eating" to commemorate its 2nd anniversary. The first session, a seminar by a speech-language pathologist, is scheduled for Dec. 15, 2026.
Announcement: actor Sara Takatsuki joins Transworld Japan
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Actor Sara Takatsuki announced an exclusive contract with トランスワールドジャパン株式会社. Attention is focused on further activity from the actor, who turns 30 next year.
Official partner agreement signed with 株式会社GA technologies
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
公益社団法人日本スカッシュ協会 has signed an official partner agreement with 株式会社GA technologies, which will support the promotion, development and improved competitiveness of squash through "RENOSY", operated by the company.
Jacket photo for the theme song CD of "The Best Adventure We Chose" unveiled!! And from today, advance digital release of the TV size opening and ending themes begins!!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The jacket photo for the theme song CD of the フジテレビ TV anime "The Best Adventure We Chose" has been unveiled, and advance digital release of the TV size versions began on Nov. 1. The CD is scheduled for release on Nov. 25, 2026.
Facts
scheduled for release on Nov. 25
from today, Nov. 1
Release date: Nov. 25, 2026 (Wed.)
Digimon is finally reaching the milestone of its 30th anniversary
[Kyoto, Kyotanabe] Make winter outdoor activities even more fun! Create, savor, relax. The "Winter Trip Selection" lets you choose 2 experiences you like
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ウッドデザインパーク株式会社 has begun accepting reservations for "Winter Trip Selection," a winter-only overnight stay plan, at the outdoor complex "ウッドデザインパーク京都-彩-" in Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture. With this plan, guests can choose 2 of 4 experiences: campfire sweet roasted sweet potatoes, seasonal pizza making, a winter craft experience, and a Kyobancha sauna.
YOHAKU Cleaning Management, a SaaS for vacation rental cleaning and management, launches a bulk download feature for cleaning photos. Streamlines photo-based cleaning reports and sharing with management companies
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社YOHAKU Ai will launch a bulk download feature for cleaning photos in November 2026 in "YOHAKU Cleaning Management," its SaaS for vacation rental cleaning companies.
6 people lived and played for 3 months, earning about 3.2 million yen in sales. 株式会社monora gave a pitch reporting its results on the QWS Stage held on Oct. 22.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社monora presented the results of its 3-month project "Asobi-katsu" at "QWS Stage #28," held at SHIBUYA QWS on Oct. 22, 2026. Six members took part in the activities and achieved sales of about 3.2 million yen.
[XENIS] New colors "Black & White" and "Matte Gray" arrive for the electric-assist bicycle "XENIS EX." Lineup expands to 6 colors in total
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社XENIS will add the new colors "Black & White" and "Matte Gunmetallic" to its electric-assist bicycle "XENIS EX" and begin formal orders on Nov. 1, 2026. This brings the color variations to 6 colors in total.
Facts
2 new colors: "Black & White" and "Matte Gunmetallic"
Original2026年11月1日（日）12:00より正式受注を開始します
XENIS EX will be available in 6 colors in total
Cruising range of about 120 km
An ultra-high-performance tank-type battery of 48V 27Ah
Japanese sweet "NEWYOKAN" made with domestically grown moringa is selected for One Star in "Sustainable Selection 2026"
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Natura Lab announced that its Japanese sweet "NEWYOKAN," made with domestically grown moringa, has been selected for One Star in "Sustainable Selection 2026."
Making clothes with care for every single piece. The future of small-lot production and domestic sewing at Kobe sewing factory "The Support Factory"
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The Kobe sewing factory "The Support Factory," operated by 株式会社Olinks, handles everything from sample sewing to small-lot production. Two sewists are putting their skills to use, aiming to solve the challenges of domestic sewing and pass on artisan techniques.
Facts
2 sewists
From 1 sample garment
Small lots of up to about 30 garments
Companies mentioned：株式会社Olinks、The Support Factory
The 內政部消防署 issued a major fire incident notice for Miaoli County, saying the apartment building fire has been closed out and reminding the public to avoid the warning area.
Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple towns and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Bali District and Wugu District in New Taipei City due to equipment malfunction at the Lingyun No. 2 booster station. The affected period is from 22:08 on Oct. 31, 2026 to 06:00 on Nov. 1.
The Fire Agency of the Ministry of the Interior reported a second-alarm fire on Jingjian 4th Road, Guanyin District, Taoyuan City. The incident type is a factory and warehouse fire, and the public is advised to avoid the warning area.
Quad Foreign Ministers Voice Concern Over Economic Coercion and Overcapacity, in Veiled Criticism of China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The foreign ministers of the 4 Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) countries issued a joint statement in Atlanta expressing serious concern over "economic coercion" such as export restrictions and practices that lead to overcapacity, with the criticism aimed at China. The statement stressed the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation in key maritime sea lanes and mentioned plans for a leaders' summit in Manila next month.
Taipei Zoo's 112th Anniversary Welcomes Male Mountain Bongo
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台北市立動物園 celebrated its 112th anniversary since founding and the 40th anniversary of its relocation, and welcomed a male mountain bongo named "Harris" donated by 美國休士頓動物園, to help the genetic diversity of this critically endangered species.
Sunset Rollercoaster Wins Best Album at Golden Indie Music Awards, Drifting Export Takes Best Band
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the 17th Golden Indie Music Awards held tonight at 北流, Sunset Rollercoaster won Best Album for "QUIT QUIETLY," and Drifting Export won Best Band. Panai won consecutive folk awards and called for protecting democracy and freedom, while That's My Shhh founder Xiaozhang reminded the public to remember to vote.
Facts
17th Golden Indie Music Awards
The day of the 32nd anniversary of the June 4 Tiananmen Square incident
Poland's Constitutional Crisis Sparks Mass Protests as President Convenes Emergency Political Consultations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Several judges of Poland's Constitutional Tribunal abruptly announced the suspension of the president and vice president of the court and took control of the court, drawing strong condemnation from opposition parties and the Presidential Palace as an "unconstitutional coup." On the 31st, large crowds of protesters gathered outside the Constitutional Tribunal, and President Nawrocki announced political consultations after urgently returning to the country.
jpp-KY Deepens Roots in Thailand, Hosts Automation Competition and Receives Royal Trophy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
經寶精密(5284-TW) hosted an automation competition in Thailand and was recognized with a trophy bestowed by Princess Sirindhorn of the Thai royal family, aiming to validate what students have learned through the contest and promote cooperation between Taiwan and Thailand in vocational education and smart manufacturing talent development.
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經寶精密 hosted the finals of the 2026 JINPAO-PRAKSA automation competition, offering prize money of over 700,000 Thai baht.
Princess Sirindhorn of the Thai royal family bestowed the trophy for this competition.
A total of 43 teams from 26 Thai provinces took part in the competition, and 16 teams advanced to the finals.
The finals were held at Praksa International School from Oct. 30 to 31.
Each of the 16 teams that advanced to the finals received 30,000 Thai baht in production subsidies from 經寶精密.
China Coast Guard Announces Regular Law Enforcement Patrols in Waters East of Taiwan in Accordance with the Law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The China Coast Guard announced it launched regular law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan on Oct. 31 to safeguard sovereignty and rights. Meanwhile, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen Yu-chung criticized the Chinese Communist Party's economic difficulties at a forum, stressed the superiority of the democratic system, and warned of the need to prevent Beijing's interference in Taiwan's local elections.
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China Coast Guard spokesperson Jiang Lue announced that the Hushi ship formation launched law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan on Oct. 31
Since October, the Hushi ship formation has continued to strengthen control over the relevant waters to ensure navigation order
The Coast Guard will continue to strengthen law enforcement patrols to safeguard national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen Yu-chung attended the forum "Possible Developments in the CCP's Internal Situation After the Fifth Plenum and Their Impact on Taiwan"
Shen Yu-chung stressed that the contest between democracy and authoritarianism is a long-term endurance race and that Taiwan's economy is performing excellently
Taiwan's government will prevent and expose the CCP's various election interference activities
OpenAI's Altman: Installing Memory on Personal Computers Is Wasteful, Best Left for AI Data Centers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In an interview, OpenAI CEO Altman stressed that, to improve the utilization of global DRAM resources, memory should be concentrated in cloud data centers rather than dispersed across personal computers. He also warned that the rising ability of AI to find vulnerabilities will force a redesign of security architecture, and revealed that OpenAI is actively building out infrastructure including in-house chips, robots and self-replicating data centers.
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Altman believes it is actually terrible to have everyone leave the world's limited DRAM memory idle in their own computers, with utilization of only 5%.
Research related to the proof of the Navier-Stokes equations costs about 10 million US dollars each time.
Current models can already help find about 5% room for improvement in computing efficiency.
Some memory manufacturers can generate about 100 billion US dollars in free cash flow each year.
Health Calendar | Never Worry in Advance, Life Is Just Taking Things as They Come - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
The article advocates the Eastern philosophy mindset of "taking things as they come," advising against worrying in advance about things that have not happened, so as not to exhaust one's qi and blood, and to focus energy on the present to keep life easy.