株式会社ユーキャン will start a qualification campaign on Nov. 1, 2026, giving Hello Kitty-designed mini blankets and desk pads each month by lottery to people who apply for eligible courses.
Our own crowdfunding has just 5 supporters so far. The project to invite 1,000 children in child welfare facilities free to the film 『ハナのサンタ』, which carries on the wishes of Sunny Chiba (Sonny Chiba), faces its greatest crisis; supporters urgently needed ahead of the Nov. 19 deadline.
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感謝株式会社 announced that the crowdfunding for its project to invite 1,000 children in child welfare facilities free to the film 『ハナのサンタ』, which carries on the wishes of Shinichi Chiba, is in a critical situation, with only 5 supporters against its goal. Because the deadline is Nov. 19, it is urgently recruiting supporters.
株式会社YORISOI conducts its own analysis of talent demand in the AI era. Based on changes in industrial structure, it proposes a review of hiring and training
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株式会社YORISOI has released an analysis report that recalculates the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's 2040 estimates and other data. Citing factors such as the high share of supply-demand shortfall among production process workers, it proposes a review of hiring and training in the AI era.
Facts
22.3% of total demand for frontline workers
Accounts for 79.2% of the supply-demand shortfall
3.39 million shortfall
4.37 million surplus in supply
2.6 million shortfall
A shortfall of 2.06 million people will arise
Share of labor supply shortfall relative to demand for production process workers: 28.2%
A level 12.5% lower
38% of those with less than 2 years of industry experience
35% of skilled trades workers
All occupations +3.5%
Software developers +10.2%
Electricians +9.2%
Production occupations overall −0.4%
Office and administrative support occupations −4.0%
It is reported to have increased by an average of 15%
Opening Dec. 4 right near イオンモール太田! Car wash subscription 「スプラッシュンゴー」 Ota Higashi store begins accepting sign-ups from Nov. 1, 2 months for a total of 100 yen and up
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株式会社Splash Brothers announced that the new 「太田東店」 store of its car wash subscription 「スプラッシュンゴー」 will open on Dec. 4, 2026. Pre-registration begins on Nov. 1, and special campaigns such as 2 months for a total of 100 yen will be offered for a limited time.
酒場くし亭 恵比寿本店, operated by 株式会社リアルテイスト, will run a campaign from Nov. 2 to 15, 2026, offering its 「鶏ごぼう土鍋と串揚げ七種コース」 at a 1,000 yen discount exclusively through 食べログ.
There is more than one way to engage with your community. Entry points to connecting with the town (Local Innovator's Voice)
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狭山市 has published 12 interviews with community activists in 「ローカルイノベーター's Voice」, and is exploring ways of engaging with the town by launching a trial 「コミュニティデザイン学部」 at さやま市民大学 starting in fiscal 2026.
[Free Appraisal] For autumn decluttering! 「高価買取おたからや」 to hold a special purchase fair at 島忠ホームズ新山下店 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture | Monday, Nov. 2 to Sunday, Nov. 22
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株式会社いーふらん will hold a special purchase fair for 「高価買取おたからや」 at 島忠ホームズ新山下店 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, from Nov. 2 to 22.
Facts
Operating at more than 2,110 stores worldwide
High rating rate 96.2%
Foreign-made gold ingot, 1 kg: 29,568,000 yen
Accessories left sitting in a jewelry box, bundled (K18, 90.1 g): 1,995,300 yen
Gold accessories collected in Hong Kong (K22, 64 g): 1,733,300 yen
[First in Okinawa!] 岡田謹製 Anbata-ya appears at サンエー浦添西海岸パルコシティ for a limited time from Friday, Oct. 30. Supreme red bean and butter sweets, perfect for autumn outings and gifts.
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株式会社ケイシイシイ, which operates the Tokyo-born red bean and butter sweets specialty store 「岡田謹製 あんバタ屋」, will open a limited-time shop at サンエー浦添西海岸パルコシティ from Oct. 30 to Nov. 8, 2026, selling sweets such as red bean and butter financiers.
株式会社みつや, a consulting firm specializing in the printing industry, publishes 『Printing Industry Report 2027: Reboot, Printing Industry』
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株式会社みつや has published 『Printing Industry Report 2027: Reboot, Printing Industry』, which explains the current state and challenges of the printing industry.
Facts
Printed matter shipment value is 4.978 trillion yen (2024)
It has fallen 44.2% from the peak in 1991
It has grown into a mega company with 1.5 trillion yen in scale
A4, full color, 110 pages
List price 6000 yen (excluding tax, shipping not included)
明治製薬 「NMN 30000 Plus mini」 is born. Cherished commitment, in a new form.
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明治製薬 has launched 「NMN 30000 Plus mini」, a small-size version of its existing premium supplement 「NMN 30000 Plus」. In Nov. 2026, a special gift campaign will be held at department store directly operated shops.
Facts
Price: 51,500 yen (tax included)
Content: 12.09 g (403 mg x 30 capsules)
Original1日摂取目安量：1日6粒
Customers who purchase 500,000 yen or more before tax
Campaign period: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 to Monday, Nov. 30
"Shine a light on those who support people." A new challenge connecting experience and expertise to society
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Kayoko Kaneko, representative of Colorful-Life, will build a "circular platform" connecting interpersonal support professionals such as career consultants with companies, universities, and government bodies through crowdfunding on CAMPFIRE starting Nov. 1, 2026.
Facts
Target amount is 500,000 yen
From Nov. 1, 2026
Funding period runs until Nov. 30
Track record of more than 4,000 career consultations
Network of approx. 60 interpersonal support professionals nationwide
Four days when factories and workshops of a 400-year-old "pottery town" open their doors: "Open Hasami 2026," with approx. 40 participants in Hasami Town, opens
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"Open Hasami 2026" is being held for 4 days from Oct. 31 in Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture, with approx. 40 kilns and workshops participating and offering factory tours, hands-on experiences, and food.
Facts
400-year-old "pottery town"
4 days through Tuesday, Nov. 3 (national holiday)
About 40 kilns and workshops in the town
Saturday, Oct. 31 to Tuesday, Nov. 3 (national holiday), 2026
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人波佐見町観光協会、和山、中善、丸研特殊印刷、MIDOU・高山、そとがわとなかみ、aizengama、HIROPPA、HASAMI no WA、COFFEE MUSUME、西の原、ZOE、オープンハサミプロジェクト
The "golden color" of school lunches revived in a yukihira pot
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株式会社KOGANE will begin pre-sales of "KOGANE 16cm Yukihira Pot," the first product under its own brand "KOGANE," on the crowdfunding site CAMPFIRE from Nov. 1, 2026. It features a gold color created by the aluminum itself changing and a nickel-free sealing process.
Facts
KOGANE 16cm Yukihira Pot
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
taking about 3 times as long
started in Osaka in 1947 by Yuji Yanamoto's grandfather
Since it weighs about one-third as much as stainless steel
RIKEN (理化学研究所) filed a patent in 1923
For 79 years, we have kept this original technology, "oxalic acid alumite," alive
Vickers hardness is about 450
about 20 to 35 for untreated aluminum (A1100)
exceeding the roughly 150 to 200 of common stainless steel (SUS304)
According to a test report issued in June 2026
test force 0.09807 N
the average is 461 HV0.01
The specific gravity of aluminum is 2.7
Stainless steel is 7.9
Campaign period: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 (national holiday)
Target amount: 3.3 million yen
Standard price is 8,400 yen for the gas/open-flame model
A new option for welfare. Challenge of people with disabilities becoming "business owners" is recognized
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Chisato Suginohara, representative director of 株式会社TANEBI, has won the 12th "Itoga Kazuo Memorial Future Award" from 公益財団法人糸賀一雄記念財団. The award recognized the support initiative that makes people with disabilities business owners, and the novelty of a joint-stock company model that spans welfare, education and employment.
[Limited to 5 companies] "Do you know what your employees are entering into AI?" AI risk ranks 3rd among organizational threats. がばいAI launches new service
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がばいAIコンサルティング株式会社 has launched a new service consisting of 3 parts, "AI Skill 360° Assessment," "360° Evaluation Assessment" and "AI Risk Training," to address issues such as information leaks and skill gaps accompanying generative AI use. Following AI-related risks ranking 3rd in the "Top 10 Information Security Threats 2026" announced by IPA, the aim is to promote safe AI use. It is recruiting pilot companies for the new service, limited to 5 companies.
A special price once a year! Grand Gallery's Black Friday sale, which can also be enjoyed online
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グランドギャラリー岡崎, a piano specialty store in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, will hold a Black Friday sale from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026, selling used pianos from ヤマハ, カワイ and others at special prices.
[Christmas 2026] Drawings and photos light up! New release of the popular flying spinner ball, "Fly OK," arrives!
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Growder株式会社 will release "Fly OK," a new flying spinner ball that can display photos and hand-drawn pictures on its LEDs via a smartphone app, for Christmas 2026.
Pre-registration for visiting the "Needs-Seeds Matching Exchange Event 2026," a meeting between makers and users, has started!
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公益財団法人テクノエイド協会 has opened pre-registration for the "Needs-Seeds Matching Exchange Event 2026," where people with disabilities and developers of assistive devices exchange views. A total of 131 companies will exhibit, and about 1,000 participants are expected at the Tokyo venue.
Facts
A total of 131 exhibitors
13 organizations of people with disabilities and supporters
Isshindo Holds "Christmas Bridal Fair 2026"! New Disney "Aladdin" Bridal Collection Debuts, Plus Limited-Time Flower BOX for Surprise Proposals
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株式会社一真堂 is holding the "Christmas Bridal Fair 2026." The fair features the debut of the Disney "Aladdin" collection, an additional limited-edition "Cinderella" necklace, and a preserved flower BOX given as a proposal bonus.
Send Ehime Citrus Without Knowing the Recipient's Address! ハーベスト Launches e-Gift
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ハーベスト, operated by 株式会社愛媛新聞社, has launched the "Citrus e-Gift," which lets people send gifts without knowing the recipient's address. It handles 18 varieties of citrus from Ehime Prefecture.
2.5D Idol Group "Sutapora" Announces Its Last One-Man Live Show with the Current 4-Member Lineup, "Star+Line," at Tachikawa Stage Garden!
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株式会社VOISING's 2.5D idol group "Sutapora" will hold "StarLight PolaRis One Man Live 'Star+Line'," a concert marking its 6th anniversary and its last one-man live show with the current 4-member lineup, at Tachikawa Stage Garden on March 21 and 22, 2027.
New Web CM Released Sunday, Nov. 1: The Reassurance a Pair Ring Brings and the Bond with a Loved One, "Connecting Our Feelings Even When Apart" [THE KISS]
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The jewelry brand [THE KISS], run by 株式会社ザ・キッス, will release a new web CM on Nov. 1, 2026. The cast is Amane Uehara and Kazuta Hashimoto.
株式会社あみやき亭 will hold the "Kyushu Umakamon Fair," featuring 9 items in total including Kyushu Wagyu and horse sashimi, at its Chubu region stores from Nov. 2.
Facts
9 items in total
790 yen to 890 yen (869 yen to 979 yen including tax)
[Ehime, Matsuyama] For Those Who Receive a Stretch Treatment Only: P・SPO Enrollment Fee and Administrative Fee of 11,000 Yen Waived to 0 Yen. For 1 Month, Nov. 1 to 30
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P・SPO, operated by 株式会社三福ホールディングス, will run a campaign from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026 waiving the enrollment fee and administrative fee, totaling 11,000 yen, for those who receive a stretch treatment at P・STRETCH空港通り店.
Facts
Enrollment fee of 7,700 yen + administrative fee of 3,300 yen = 11,000 yen, all waived to 0 yen
Pair Rings That Deepen the Bond Between Two People. New "THE KISS" CM Released Nov. 1! Amane Uehara and Kazuta Hashimoto Star, and the Song Is JIJIM's "Highway Rider."
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The pair jewelry brand "THE KISS" will release its latest 2026 CM from Nov. 1, featuring actors Amane Uehara and Kazuta Hashimoto. It uses the band JIJIM's "Highway Rider" as its song, and Amuse Communication Design serves as planner and producer.
"Advanced PR Practical Skills Course / Quick Course": 日本広報教育センター Introduces an "AI Assistant Feature" and Launches the New Version on Nov. 1! Strongly Supporting Learners with More Efficient Review, Instant Answers to Questions and Better Retention
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日本広報教育センター launched a new version of the "Advanced PR Practical Skills Course / Quick Course" on Nov. 1 and introduced an AI assistant feature that bases its answers on lecture materials.
[STPR] Kishi X Holds Area Collaboration in Osaka's Namba, Where the Tour Opens! Special Video, Limited Merchandise, Cafe and Flags in 42 Varieties in Total
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株式会社STPR's 2.5D visual-kei utaite group "Kishi X" will run a limited-time collaboration event in Osaka's Namba area to coincide with the opening of its Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour.
Facts
4 types of life-size photo panels
Companies mentioned：株式会社STPR、騎士X - Knight X -、清遊庵、eスタジアムなんば本店、南海なんば駅
Hair Care Brand "Qurap" and "TOMORROW X TOGETHER" to Hold the "Prep for Shine Together Tomorrow" Campaign from Nov. 1!
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株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ's hair care brand "Qurap" will run a collaboration campaign with the K-POP group "TOMORROW X TOGETHER" from Nov. 1, 2026, selling limited sets and holding a social media campaign.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
A 5-member artist group
Comes with 2 stickers
86mm tall x 54mm wide
To a total of 500 winners
2 Qurap trial pouches
10 times the conventional amount blended in
Price: 1,650 yen
Capacity: 440mL
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ、Qurap、TOMORROW X TOGETHER、HYBE MUSIC GROUP、BIGHIT MUSIC、ドン・キホーテ、公式オンラインストア、楽天市場、Amazon、Yahoo!ショッピング、Qoo10、ZOZOTOWN
A Hardcore Story Based on Real Experience, Delivered by 激団リジョロ on a Realistic Stage Set
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激団リジョロ's 40th performance, 『19Q32022』, will be staged at Zamza Asagaya in December 2026, and tickets are on sale now at カンフェティ (operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社).
Should shredded paper go in recycling or general waste? Environmental bureau reveals the correct way to dispose of it; get it wrong and you could lose NT$6000
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The Hsinchu City and Taoyuan City environmental protection bureaus clarified that shredded paper should be classified as recyclable, and that mistakenly throwing it out as general waste may result in a fine. The public must package and secure shredded paper before recycling it, and note the separate handling rules for 5 categories of non-recyclable paper and paper containers.
Facts
Shredded paper is a recyclable item. If it is mixed into general waste and discarded, a fine of up to NT$6,000 may be imposed under the Waste Disposal Act.
The Hsinchu City Environmental Protection Bureau recommends that the public place shredded paper in a transparent plastic bag or a clean cardboard box, package and secure it properly, and then hand it over to the recycling truck.
The Taoyuan City Environmental Protection Bureau listed 5 common types of non-recyclable paper, including contaminated paper, special-purpose paper, personal hygiene products, composite-material paper and other paper types.
Thermal paper such as electronic receipts and fax paper, as well as carbon paper, wax paper, sandpaper, transfer paper and sticker backing paper, have no recycling value and cannot be recycled.
If the vote were held tomorrow after the debate between Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen, whom would people support? 46% of respondents say they would vote for "him"! Latest poll at a glance
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TVBS and 三立電視台 held a Taipei mayoral candidate debate on Oct. 31, 2026. A poll released afterward showed support for Chiang Wan-an at 46% and Puma Shen at 42%, with the gap narrowing to 4 percentage points. The survey targeted Taipei residents who intend to vote and aimed to reflect changes in the race after the debate.
Facts
The 2026 Taipei mayoral election will be held on Nov. 28.
TVBS and 三立電視台 co-hosted the "Taipei Mayoral Candidate Televised Debate."
A poll after the debate showed support for Chiang Wan-an at 46% and Puma Shen at 42%.
47% of respondents believed Puma Shen performed better in the debate.
59% of Taipei residents watched or listened to the debate on television or online.
The survey contacted 1906 people and ultimately completed 1747 valid samples.
This article presents the list of the top 10 best-reviewed actresses in mainland Chinese dramas as voted by netizens, detailing the actresses at each rank along with their representative works and acting characteristics.
Facts
Tien Hsi-wei rose to fame through "Qing Qing Ri Chang" and in 2026 stars in the period drama "Jia Jin Chai."
In 2026, Wang Churan co-stars with Zhang Linghe in the Republic-era romance drama "Zhe Yi Miao Guo Huo."
Zhao Lusi took on the urban romance genre in "Xu Wo Yao Yan," which aired in 2025.
Li Yitong expanded her audience in the crime drama "The Knockout," which aired in 2023.
Wu Jinyan continued her strong female character line in "Mo Yu Yun Jian," which aired in 2024.
Li Qin plays Shen Jinzhen in "Zhui Feng Zhe," which aired in 2024, showing the character's firmness and ideals.
華爾街日報: Chinese cars impress the world, so why are they bogged down at home?
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China's auto market is facing a harsh winter, with falling sales and severe overcapacity leading to low industry profit margins. Despite advances in EV technology and growing exports, domestic competition is fierce, and companies such as 創維汽車 are in trouble, while multinational automakers such as Volkswagen and 寶馬 have also launched restructuring and layoffs.
Facts
In the first nine months of this year, passenger car sales in China fell by about 22% compared with the same period last year.
Original中國汽車行業全年銷量預估為1,850萬輛，為2014年以來最差表現。
As of the end of 2025, the number of EV brands on sale in China reached 143.
Original中國汽車工廠輕型汽車年產能約為6,300萬輛，是預計購車數量的三倍多。
Since early 2023, car prices in China have fallen by nearly one fifth.
Why did Chiang Wan-an's poll numbers come out lower after the debate? Hsieh Han-ping reveals the key reason: most respondents actually didn't watch
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TVBS released a poll after the Oct. 31 Taipei mayoral debate, with Chiang Wan-an leading at 46% support against Puma Shen's 42%, narrowing the gap to 4%. Media commentator Hsieh Han-ping analyzed that the main reason Chiang's poll numbers did not rise significantly is that most people did not watch the debate.
Facts
The TVBS poll showed support for Chiang Wan-an at 46% and Puma Shen at 42%, with the gap narrowing to 4 percentage points.
47% of Taipei residents believed Puma Shen performed better in the debate, while 40% believed Chiang Wan-an did better.
Media commentator Hsieh Han-ping pointed out that the change in Chiang Wan-an's poll numbers is because most respondents did not watch the debate.
Among neutral voters, 44% believed Puma Shen performed better and 24% believed Chiang Wan-an did better.
The valid sample for this survey was 1747, with a sampling error of ±2.3 percentage points.
Who came out ahead in the Chiang Wan-an vs. Puma Shen debate? Media commentator says he wins by 10 points: 2 lines of argument stronger than expected
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Chiang Wan-an, the Kuomintang candidate for Taipei mayor, and Puma Shen, the Democratic Progressive Party candidate, held a televised debate on the 31st. Media commentator Sun Chia-jui scored Chiang Wan-an 90 points and Puma Shen 80 points, saying Chiang had a slight edge because of his strong arguments, while Shen was conservative in his performance.
Facts
Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen held a televised Taipei mayoral candidate debate on the 31st.
Media commentator Sun Chia-jui gave Chiang Wan-an a score of 90 points and Puma Shen a score of 80 points.
Sun Chia-jui believes Chiang Wan-an broke the stereotype of "answering B to a question about A."
Chiang Wan-an countered Puma Shen's accusations about not attending meetings, cutting down trees and school lunches, calling them fabrications.
Sun Chia-jui pointed out that Puma Shen's content may have become repetitive and lacking in novelty because of his frequent exposure.
Seniors, go get your money! Senior citizen card benefits upgraded with "1 county or city giving NT$300 a month," post office ATM deposit rules changed — new November livelihood measures at a glance
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Three new livelihood measures take effect from November 2026, including the start of land value tax collection, a higher post office ATM deposit limit and an increased Miaoli County senior citizen card subsidy, affecting taxes, financial transactions and benefits for the elderly.
Facts
Collection of the 2026 land value tax begins on Nov. 1, with the payment deadline on Nov. 30.
From Nov. 12, 中華郵政 will raise the single-transaction ATM deposit limit from NT$60,000 to NT$100,000.
Starting Nov. 1, the monthly farmers' association spending subsidy on Miaoli County's senior citizen love cards rises to 300 points.
The number of participating farmers' association shops for Miaoli County's senior citizen love cards increases from 29 to 35.
The single-transaction and daily limit for cardless ATM deposits at post offices remains at NT$30,000 and was not raised under the new rules.
Weather forecast: The weather is about to change and temperatures will plunge! 2 waves of cold air to hit Taiwan, with "4 days of damp, cold rain" the heaviest; new path of Typhoon Hinnamnor's U-turn revealed
Highs in the south today may reach 35 degrees Celsius.
From tomorrow (the 2nd) evening, a new northeast monsoon surge will move south, changing weather on the windward side of northern Taiwan and lowering temperatures slightly.
Typhoon Hinnamnor is circling in the sea south of Japan and is forecast to gradually turn north from the 3rd, then make a large turn toward the northeast.
NT$15000 into the national treasury! New traffic rules strictly enforced from 11/1, Taiwan Railway ticket booking method overhauled — latest regulations in one article
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Multiple new traffic measures take effect from November 2026, including tougher penalties for drugged driving, Taichung opening parking for large heavy motorcycles, and Taiwan Railway relaxing mobile-phone ticket booking times.
Facts
The new tougher penalties for drugged driving took effect on Oct. 31, 2026; first-time offending motorists face a fine of up to NT$150,000 and license revocation.
From Nov. 1, 2026, Taichung City opens all public roadside motorcycle spaces citywide to large heavy motorcycles.
Starting Nov. 10, 2026, Taiwan Railway's official app "TR e-Booking" relaxes the ticket booking cutoff to 5 minutes before departure.
Adult passengers aged 18 or older who knowingly ride with a drugged driver may be fined NT$6,000 to NT$15,000.
From Apr. 1, 2026, Taoyuan City has been piloting parking for large heavy motorcycles in paid and free roadside motorcycle spaces citywide.
Should frozen cauliflower be thawed or cooked straight from the pan? Cooking expert shares the "right way to stir-fry": add 1 extra step before it goes in the pan and the texture is the same as freshly cooked
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The article explains the correct way to cook frozen cauliflower: do not thaw it first, but dry-fry it directly to drive off moisture, then add oil and seasoning to preserve the best texture and flavor.
Facts
If frozen cauliflower is thawed before stir-frying, it releases more water, resulting in a mushy texture and diluted flavor.
The correct way to stir-fry frozen cauliflower is to take it out of the freezer and put it straight into the pan, with no need to thaw it.
Thawing causes the water inside the cauliflower's cells to be released first.
It is recommended to put the frozen cauliflower directly into a frying pan and heat it by dry-frying without oil.
Adding cooking oil and seasoning and stir-frying after the moisture has evaporated helps the sauce cling more easily.
Buying plane tickets earlier is not always cheaper! Experts reveal the lowest-price timing for major routes worldwide; avoid flying on this day to "save 20% on travel costs"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
GoogleFlights has released historical price trends indicating that 90 days before departure for international routes, and late October to mid-November for the Christmas holiday, are the best times to book. It also revealed the popular Christmas and New Year destinations for 2026, with Athens, Greece ranking first.
Facts
International routes are usually at a relatively low price about 90 days before departure.
For the Christmas holiday, it is recommended to book from late October to mid-November for the best value.
Island resort destinations usually see a low-price window only about 43 days before departure.
Avoiding weekend flights can save an average of about 14% on airfare.
The average fare for direct flights is about 20% higher than for connecting flights.
Athens, Greece topped the ranking of global trending destinations for Christmas and New Year 2026.
Famous Taiwan night market confirmed for urban renewal! After 60 years, it will no longer be "an entire row of old houses torn down"; 3.8 billion yuan massive reconstruction into twin towers
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Taipei's Nan Jichang public housing urban renewal plan has accelerated due to a strong earthquake, with Units 3 and 4 already signed, and Unit 4 investing 3.887 billion yuan to build twin towers. Some well-known night market shops face relocation or retirement, but the government has promised to retain commercial space and coordinate vendor relocation to maintain the district's functions.
Facts
The Nan Jichang public housing urban renewal is divided into 7 units, with a total site area of about 9,530 ping and 2,107 households in all.
Units 3 and 4 of the Nan Jichang urban renewal have completed signing, and Unit 5 has launched its investor recruitment process.
Unit 4 of the Nan Jichang urban renewal was won by 都美建設, with the project named "Chengguang Hill" and an expected investment of 3.887 billion yuan.
Unit 4 of the Nan Jichang urban renewal will build 2 residential towers of 24 floors above ground and 4 floors below ground.
Shanei Chicken Rice's main branch, which was once recommended by the Michelin Bib Gourmand, will cease operations, shifting its focus to its branches.
Welcoming a new era in international finance: Kaohsiung's financial cluster takes shape at MRT O4 Qianjin Station
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government is promoting the MRT O4 Qianjin Station joint development project, the public-led urban renewal of the old City Council building, and the Asset Management Center zone in Asia, integrating the Zhongzheng Road financial corridor and attracting more than 60 financial institutions, to build a new core of international financial services in southern Taiwan.
Facts
The O4 Qianjin Station joint development project plans to build a new Grade A office building with 4 floors below ground and 23 floors above ground, and is estimated to generate about 2.788 billion yuan in revenue for the city government.
The public-led urban renewal project of Kaohsiung's old City Council building formally broke ground on July 6, 115, with total investment exceeding 7 billion yuan and completion expected in 120.
The Kaohsiung zone of the Asia Asset Management Center covers the area south of Zhongzheng Road, west of Minzu and Minquan Roads, and north of Fuxing 3rd Road, extending to the Asia New Bay Area.
As of October 115, more than 60 banks, life insurers, securities firms and investment trust and advisory firms have been approved to enter the Kaohsiung zone of the Asia Asset Management Center.
Taiwan gets another new High Speed Rail station! The Executive Yuan has approved it; latest route and stations "connecting conveniently with Taiwan Railway transfers" and completion and opening date revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Executive Yuan has approved the High Speed Rail extension to Yilan project, with a budget of 352.1 billion yuan and opening expected in 2037. The route extends from Nangang to Yilan, shortening north-south travel time, and integrates Taiwan Railway and buses through a transfer hub to ease the traffic bottleneck in the Taipei-Yilan area.
Facts
This July, the Executive Yuan approved the comprehensive planning report of the "High Speed Rail Extension to Yilan Project," targeting full-line opening by the end of 2037.
The total cost of the High Speed Rail extension to Yilan project is about 352.1 billion yuan, with the route extending about 60.6 kilometers east from Nangang Station to Yilan.
Taking the High Speed Rail from Nangang to Yilan is estimated to take only about 20 minutes, and about 28 minutes from Taipei Station.
The planned area of the Yilan High Speed Rail special district is about 420 hectares, with a transfer hub below the station allowing transfers to Taiwan Railway, buses or coaches.
Weekend and holiday travel volume between Taipei and Yilan reaches as high as 280,000 trips, relying mainly on roads such as National Highway No. 5, but often facing traffic jams.
蘋果's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, went on sale in Taiwan on Oct. 23. Due to factors such as hinge yield and memory supply, the first batch is only ten-odd thousand units, with delivery pushed to 2027. The general manager of 台灣大哥大 said orders far exceed supply.
Facts
The first batch of iPhone Duo arriving in Taiwan is about ten-odd thousand units.
Lin Chih-chen, general manager of 台灣大哥大, said the number of iPhone Duo orders is several times the number of units that arrived.
The iPhone Duo shortage is attributed to hinge assembly yield and memory supply problems.
Don't use only the standard mode on your washing machine! Japanese expert reveals "3 types of clothing" that get ruined when washed wrong: shrinking, deforming and ending up scrapped early
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japanese lifestyle website saita reports that a laundry expert warns that washing certain garments in the washing machine's "standard mode" can ruin favorite clothes. The article points out that the standard mode and gentle mode operate on different mechanisms, and using them wrongly easily causes sweaters to shrink and felt and shirt wrinkles to set. It recommends switching modes according to care labels and materials to extend the life of clothing.
Facts
The standard mode and gentle mode of a washing machine differ fundamentally in how the drum operates; the standard mode is designed for powerful stain removal, using large-amplitude, high-intensity tumbling.
If knitwear and wool garments are washed in standard mode, the strong agitation causes the fiber scales to open and tangle, leading to felting that results in shrinking and deformation.
The main cause of wrinkled shirts after washing is stuffing in too many garments at once, combined with the long, powerful spin cycle of the standard mode, which sets deep wrinkles into clothes while they are compressed.
Garments recommended for the gentle mode include sweaters, knit tops, thin shirts, dresses, and delicate clothing trimmed with lace or embroidery.
Going to Taitung? Don't just eat at Blue Dragonfly! 13 popular eateries on Zhengqi Road revealed; stinky tofu and old-fashioned desserts are must-eats
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article introduces 13 popular eateries on Zhengqi Road and the tourist night market in Taitung City, covering fried chicken, stinky tofu, traditional desserts and more. Because Zhengqi Road is undergoing road repairs, the Taitung Tourist Night Market was temporarily relocated to the Nanjing Road Citizen Plaza on May 8, 2025, with construction expected to last about three months.
Facts
寶桑湯圓 is a long-established Taitung local shop with more than 60 years of history, featuring handmade tangyuan with natural ingredients and no additives.
阿鋐炸雞 is located at No. 163, Zhengqi Road, open from 11:00 to 23:00 Monday through Sunday, closed on Tuesdays.
正氣路40年老店臭豆腐 sells stinky tofu and Four Spirits Soup, served with Taiwanese-style pickled cabbage and chili sauce.
老東芳青草茶 was originally an herbal medicine shop with a 60-year history, and emphasizes brewing its herbal tea using natural methods.
More power-hungry than a refrigerator or rice cooker! The champion hidden power-guzzling monster in the kitchen is this one: it "burns money as soon as it's turned on" and many people don't know
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
US food website Tasting Table points out that the electric oven is a major power consumer in the kitchen, with power as high as 5000 watts, far exceeding refrigerators and dishwashers. The article offers four energy-saving tips, advising people to choose appliances according to food portions and improve usage habits to reduce electricity costs.
Facts
The rated power of an electric oven is roughly between 2000 watts and 5000 watts.
Some refrigerators have a power of about 700 watts.
A dishwasher's power is about 1200 watts to 2400 watts.
The instantaneous power consumption of an electric oven in operation is often higher than that of other common kitchen appliances.
Taiwan's residential electricity rates use progressive billing.
Former 國泰投信 chairman Chang Hsi warns that Taiwan's AI stocks are showing K-shaped divergence, with resources concentrating in leaders with capital strength. He recommends positioning in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, and cooling and power equipment, and recommends the Pu Yu Index.
Facts
Former 國泰投信 chairman Chang Hsi warns that serious K-shaped divergence is emerging within the AI industry.
Taiwan stocks rose from 28,000 points last year to 48,000 points this year, gaining 20,000 points in half a year.
The constituent stocks of the Pu Yu Index have price-to-earnings ratios of around ten-odd times, with dividend payout rates of about 7% to 9%.
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張錫 named three directions for AI supply chain investment: semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging and packaging testing, and cooling and power equipment.
Behind the Scenes: The KMT's "Hope of the Whole Village" Falls on Hard Times! The Day Chiang Wan-an and Lu Shiow-yen Sat Down for a Long Talk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Facing a reversal in the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, incumbent KMT Mayor Chiang Wan-an hastily reorganized his team on Oct. 19, inviting Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen to serve as chair of the campaign headquarters and authorizing the five Taipei legislators to take control of the final 30-plus days of the campaign against DPP candidate Puma Shen.
Facts
In the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, Chiang Wan-an's standing was almost overturned in mid-October by the impact of the "ocean current."
On Oct. 19, Chiang Wan-an announced that he was inviting Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen to serve as chair of the campaign headquarters.
Chiang Wan-an handed control of the final 30-plus days of the campaign to the 5 KMT legislators from Taipei.
Chiang Wan-an's opponent is the fast-rising DPP candidate Puma Shen.
On July 25, more than 100,000 Blue-White camp supporters gathered on Ketagalan Boulevard at Chiang Wan-an's call to protest the toxic oil case.
英特爾 shares plunged 28.6% in a single day on Oct. 30 Eastern Time, the largest single-day drop since 1974.
英特爾 third-quarter revenue was 16.5 billion US dollars, up 21% year on year, and adjusted earnings per share of 52 cents were higher than expected.
Starting Nov. 1, Japan's tax-free system changes so that travelers first pay the tax-inclusive price at the store, and the consumption tax is refunded only after passing departure inspection.
Australia plans to purchase 11 upgraded Mogami-class frigates from Japan, with the first scheduled for delivery in 2029.
On Oct. 31, 320,000 people took to the streets in France to protest prices, and clashes and a curfew followed after nightfall in Paris and other places.
UNIQLO Actually Sells Fresh Flowers Too! 12 Distinctive Flower-Buying Spots Across Taiwan Revealed, Available at Supermarkets and Vending Machines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article introduces distinctive flower-buying spots across Taiwan, including UNIQLO FLOWER, unmanned flower shops, supermarkets and neighborhood flower shops, meeting consumers' desire for a sense of everyday ritual.
Facts
UNIQLO FLOWER sells fresh flowers at only four specific stores.
The honesty flower stand at the Changhua Xuguang store of Little Daisy Art School is open 24 hours a day, all year round.
Jennifer Flower has a branch open 24 hours at No. 23, Xinguang 1st Street, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County.
Column by Hsu Chien-hung: The United Nations Headquarters Adopting the Chinese Communist Party Narrative: A Place the Republic of China Passport Cannot Enter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After visiting the UN headquarters, author Hsu Chien-hung criticized its narrative as leaning toward the Chinese Communist Party's position, deliberately ignoring the history of the Korean War and Japan's invasion of China in order to cater to the sentiments of Third World countries.
Facts
Holders of a Republic of China passport cannot enter the UN building for a visit without US status.
The People's Republic of China entered the United Nations on Oct. 25, 1971, and replaced the Republic of China's position.
The UN headquarters displays a great deal of history about the Nazi massacre of Jews, but completely omits the history of the Korean War.
The Chinese Communist Party is currently the second-largest contributor of funding to the United Nations.
When describing the horror of nuclear weapons, the United Nations uses Hiroshima and Nagasaki as examples, but does not mention the atrocities of Japan's invasion of China.
AI Inflation Sweeps the Phone Market; Industry: Price Pressure May Burn Until 2028
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Demand for AI infrastructure is pushing up memory prices, causing a wave of price increases in the phone market. Industry players expect cost pressure to continue until 2028, and brands such as 蘋果, 三星, OPPO and vivo are raising prices or adjusting product strategies to cope.
Facts
Price increase pressure may continue all the way to 2028
Memory's share has risen quickly from about 10% a year ago to around 34% in the third quarter of 2026
Expected to exceed 40% in the first half of 2027
Prices are more than NT$5,000 higher than the previous generation
The iPhone Air 1TB version was raised by NT$11,000 at one time
三星 A-series phones had previously been raised by about NT$500 to NT$3,000
A single increase reached NT$8,000
The OPPO Find X10 Pro Max with 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage is priced at NT$58,990
The vivo X500 Pro Max starts at NT$55,990
Now soaring past the NT$10,000 mark
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The market has almost no phones priced below NT$6,000
The price rises are expected to continue until at least the first quarter of next year
Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season Room Bookings Open; 1,972 Rooms Sold Out in 4 Minutes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Bookings for Wuling Farm's cherry blossom season in year 116 opened at 8:30 this morning, and with the online system and phone lines fully prepared, all 1,972 rooms were booked up in just 4 minutes.
Fire at Mutton Hot Pot Restaurant in Luodong, Yilan; Owner Escapes, Wife and Daughter Trapped but Rescued
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out at a mutton hot pot restaurant in Luodong Township, Yilan County; the owner escaped on his own, and his wife and daughter were trapped but rescued, with no serious injuries.
台積電 and 0050 Each Add Over a Million Holders This Year; Leveraged 2x and Active ETFs Rise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks have performed impressively this year, with the number of securities holding more than a million holders rising to 8 as of Oct. 22, among which 元大台灣50 (0050) and 台積電 each added more than 1 million holders. The number of beneficiaries of leveraged 2x and active ETFs has grown sharply, and experts believe domestic capital is absorbing strongly and Taiwanese investors are holding up the market.
Facts
The number of securities with more than a million holders rose to 8
Each added more than 1 million holders
0050 retained the top spot with about 3.72 million beneficiaries
台積電 follows closely behind with a total of 3.167 million shareholders
0050 led with an increase of 1.685 million beneficiaries
台積電 came second with an increase of 1.312 million shareholders
The share of odd-lot investors in total shareholders rose from 75.1% to 81.9%
An increase of 359.1%
Intraday high came close to 50,000 points
Record largest point gain of 3,186.45 points
Largest drop of 2953.71 points
Margin financing balance in the stock market fell by about NT$130 billion in a single month
Foreign investors net sold NT$302.555 billion of Taiwan stocks
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Margin financing balance on the listed market still exceeds NT$600 billion
Final weekend before US midterms: ballot disputes heat up in Alaska and California
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the final weekend before the US midterm elections, Alaska has opened a criminal investigation into a dispute over candidates with the same name, and a dispute over mail-in ballots in California may be taken to the 最高法院. The Trump administration is stepping up legal action over election administration and has sued about 30 states to demand access to voter rolls.
Facts
35 Senate seats up for election
All 435 House seats
The 共和黨 currently holds 53 seats in the Senate
against 47, a majority
More than 51 million American voters
More than 20,000 mail-in ballots possibly from non-US citizens
Before the Nov. 3 election deadline
Expected to travel to Kansas before Nov. 1
Lawsuits filed against about 30 states and the District of Columbia
76% of American voters are confident that ballots will be counted correctly
Chrysanthemum Island Penghu Cross-Sea Marathon: more than 4000 runners enjoy sea views and local food
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Chrysanthemum Island Penghu Cross-Sea Marathon started early in the morning, drawing more than 4000 runners from 22 countries, with the event combining local cuisine and tourism promotion.
Taoyuan has more than 70,000 new residents; Women and Children Bureau releases multilingual parenting guide to prevent infant and toddler accidents
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 桃園市政府婦幼發展局, together with the 靖娟兒童安全文教基金會, has released a multilingual parenting guide and picture books for more than 70,000 new residents, to help families from different cultural backgrounds learn about infant and toddler safety.
Facts
Taoyuan's new resident population exceeds 70,000
Taoyuan's total population reaches 2,357,121
Of whom 71,264 are new residents
26 parent-child centers citywide
Versions in 4 languages: Chinese, English, Indonesian and Vietnamese
US scholar: Senate is Trump's line of defense; heavy House losses could deepen Republican divisions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Stanford political science professor Kane said that control of the Senate is crucial for Trump; if Republicans suffer heavy losses in the House, it could deepen divisions within the party ahead of the 2028 presidential election. The scholar is at 史丹佛大學.
Facts
US midterm elections take place Nov. 3
Will determine Trump's room to govern for the next 2 years
Heading toward the 2028 presidential election
The House currently has 435 seats
Republicans hold 218 seats
Democrats hold 214 seats
Another 1 seat is held by an independent
and 2 seats are vacant
Seats lost would be fewer than 30
If it reaches around 40 seats
Probability of Democrats winning a House majority is 83%
Probability of winning a Senate majority is 63%
There are still 7 Senate races too close to call
It may take 1 to 2 weeks to learn the result
Companies mentioned：中央社、史丹佛大學、Decision Desk HQ、The Cook Political Report
Family office advisory services open nationwide; domestic banks rush into new AI wealth and traditional-industry succession opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 金管會 has allowed qualified banks to expand family office advisory services beyond the Kaohsiung zone, with at least 7 banks signaling they will apply. Experts believe the move should boost family office business growth, but talent development and building a fee model are the main challenges.
Facts
金管會 announced on Oct. 8
Banks that have run pilot family office advisory services for over 1 year
11 banks meet the application requirements
Cumulatively served 277
Assets under trust management of about NT$121.8 billion
Cumulative dealings with more than 40 households
Managed assets exceed NT$35 billion
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Has provided advisory services to more than 50 families
Plans to apply in early 2027
Plans to apply to the 金管會 before the end of this year to add family office operating sites in the northern and central regions
Family office assets under management currently exceed NT$13 billion
The number of clients reached over the past 5 years has doubled
Poland's constitutional crisis escalates as Prime Minister Tusk accuses opposition of trying to undermine democracy and rule of law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Polish Prime Minister Tusk accused the opposition of trying to undermine democracy and the rule of law, after police intervened at a protest at the Constitutional Tribunal and arrested 3 people.
Facts
3 people were arrested
The former Law and Justice party government that ruled from 2015 to 2023
France sees Halloween-eve protests again as Gen Z calls for taxing the super-rich to rescue finances
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Large-scale protests broke out in France on the eve of Halloween, with Gen Z young people and union groups taking to the streets to protest widening wealth inequality and fiscal difficulties, calling for taxes on the super-rich to redistribute wealth. Officials said about 32万 people took part nationwide; after the marches ended, clashes occurred in some areas, leading to multiple arrests and injured police officers.
7 PLA ships and 26 PLA aircraft sorties harass Taiwan; military closely monitors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of National Defense reported that from 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today, it detected 7 PLA ships, 2 official ships and 32 PLA aircraft sorties, of which 26 sorties crossed the median line and intruded into Taiwan's airspace; the military is closely monitoring.
China Coast Guard says it conducts routine law enforcement patrols in eastern waters; Coast Guard Administration: cognitive warfare
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 中國海警局 claimed it is conducting routine law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan island. The Coast Guard Administration rebutted this as cognitive warfare, deployed vessels including the Jian vessel to monitor the Huxiao and Meishan vessels throughout, and stressed Taiwan's sovereign independence and its jurisdiction over the exclusive economic zone in the east.
Northeast monsoon heads south on the evening of 11/2; Wu Der-rong: Typhoon Hanahana to loop around and turn back
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Weather expert Wu Der-rong said another northeast monsoon will move south starting tomorrow night, slightly lowering temperatures in northern Taiwan; after the medium-strength typhoon Hanahana circles over waters south of Japan, its track will shift westward, then turn northeast in a large loop.
Facts
Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County, 16.3 degrees Celsius
Taichung and Kaohsiung clash over AI platforms; smart governance and all-age education each have a blueprint
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the 2026 nine-in-one elections, Taichung and Kaohsiung candidates are clashing over AI policy. In Kaohsiung, Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Jui-lung advocates building a "Dayawan AI Zone" and CityGPT to promote industrial transformation and smart governance; Kuomintang candidate Ko Chih-en focuses on all-age AI education, flood prediction and smart YouBike dispatching. In Taichung, Democratic Progressive Party candidate Ho Hsin-chun proposes establishing a youth bureau and an AI training institute and promoting subsidies for digital tools; Kuomintang candidate Chiang Chi-chen stresses using AI to assist big-data decision-making to build a smart city and a safety flagship city.
AI reshapes the value of technical and vocational education; Global Central explores educational change
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Facing Taiwan's declining birthrate and AI challenges, technical and vocational education is transforming to cultivate "super craftspeople" with technology and cross-disciplinary skills. In Taiwan, the Ministry of Education and many universities of science and technology are promoting resources such as digital twins and hands-on semiconductor training; internationally, the U.S., Germany and South Korea also emphasize vocational training. The article also introduces a French summer resort and a religiously harmonious community in Canada, and promotes subscriptions to the magazine Global Central.
Settling in the deep mountains of northern Vietnam for love: Taiwanese-Vietnamese couple builds a karst cultural settlement to transform the local area
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuo Yen-wei from Kaohsiung and his Bouyei wife Wu Pi-hui built the cultural settlement POJE on the Dong Van Karst Plateau in Ha Giang Province, Vietnam, combining local handicrafts, food and liquor brewing, and creative cultural experiences to help young people find jobs and promote traditional culture.
Facts
It has to start from 2013
Deep in the mountains, a 6-hour drive from Hanoi
Followed by tens of thousands of people
Companies mentioned：中央社、河內國家大學、Story of the Forest
Rubio meets Russian foreign minister at G20, discusses possibility of US and Russian leaders interacting at APEC
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov during the G20 talks to discuss the possibility of the two countries' leaders interacting during the APEC summit to be held in Shenzhen, China, in mid-November.
Are Meta and China's 傅利葉智能 co-developing a humanoid robot? Online rumor says Max weighs only 48 kg and was built in 3 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Online rumors say Meta and 傅利葉智能 are co-developing a robot called Max, but neither side has confirmed it. Although Meta has robotics plans, 傅利葉智能 has no Max model among its current products, and the claim lacks any basis.
Facts
A claim circulating on social platform X says Meta and China's 傅利葉智能 are co-developing a humanoid robot named Max, weighing about 48 kg, with a development timeline of only 3 months.
No official information can currently be found about a humanoid robot named Max or a jointly developed product from Meta or 傅利葉智能, and as of October 2026 there is also no evidence that the two companies have established a formal partnership.
The Information, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Meta and 傅利葉智能 have jointly built a humanoid robot prototype and are now developing a second-generation version.
傅利葉智能 was founded in Shanghai in 2015, initially developed rehabilitation exoskeleton devices, launched the GR-1 humanoid robot in July 2023, and has since planned GR-2 and GR-3 products.
Meta set up a robotics research team within its Reality Labs division in 2025, led by Marc Whitten, former CEO of autonomous driving company Cruise, and acquired Assured Robot Intelligence in May 2026.
US stock turbulence triggers selling pressure on Taiwan stocks; institutions remain bullish on medium- to long-term fundamentals, watching for divergence among individual stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Affected by US stock volatility, short-term swings in Taiwan stocks have intensified, but institutions are optimistic that US AI capital spending will underpin the medium- to long-term fundamentals of Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain, and recommend seizing pullbacks to diversify allocations.
Facts
Turbulence in US tech stocks and noise from earnings reports have increased selling pressure on Taiwan stocks recently, with the index swinging sharply and repeatedly testing its bottom.
Hsiao Hui-chung, manager of 安聯台灣大壩基金 and 安聯台灣科技基金, said that although cautious short-term market sentiment has caused some strong earnings reports to face profit-taking selling, the fundamentals of Taiwan's tech industry have not turned.
Major US cloud service providers continue to expand AI capital spending, and demand for cloud and advanced computing remains strong.
As a new generation of servers gradually ships, related companies' fourth-quarter revenue is expected to continue growing.
The Taiwan stock market is expected to shift gradually from across-the-board gains to divergence among industries and individual stocks, with capital focusing on companies with high visibility of revenue and EPS growth.
Liao Pen-lung, manager of 安聯台灣高息成長主動式ETF (00984A-TW), said the fund currently has financial holding companies as its largest sector allocation.
The growth allocation of 安聯台灣高息成長主動式ETF covers the tech supply chain, including semiconductor foundry, advanced packaging, memory, IC design, semiconductor equipment, PCB, industrial computers and thermal solutions.
Has the era of the "AI spending vigilante" arrived? 微軟 becomes Wall Street's new darling on positive free cash flow
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
微軟 Azure's revenue last quarter grew 48% to 33 billion US dollars, beating expectations while maintaining positive free cash flow, with capital spending 5 billion US dollars below estimates. By comparison, 亞馬遜 AWS grew 39%, falling short of some investors' expectations, and the market's focus has shifted to AI spending discipline, making 微軟 Wall Street's new darling.
Facts
微軟 Azure's revenue last quarter reached 33 billion US dollars, with a revenue growth rate of 48%.
亞馬遜 Web Services (AWS) quarterly revenue grew 39%.
The other three major cloud providers all posted negative free cash flow in the third quarter.
微軟 capital spending was 5 billion US dollars less than originally estimated.
微軟 forecasts that Azure's growth rate this quarter will rise further to 49% to 50%.
AI computing power hits a transmission ceiling! PCB and CCL materials usher in a "hybrid revolution"; uncovering the next hundred-billion upgrade opportunity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Surging demand for AI computing power is pushing the PCB industry into a system-level semiconductor-style integration stage, with materials and processes moving toward hybrid innovation, and scarcity of high-end capacity establishing a long-term bull trend.
Facts
The frenzy in AI computing power has brought transmission limits forward, and the circuit board industry is moving fully into system-level semiconductor-style integration.
High-frequency, high-speed CCL has formally entered the new M10 era. To achieve ultimate low loss and high reliability, leading manufacturers are adopting solutions such as quartz glass cloth, PTFE resin formulations and resin-coated copper foil without glass fiber cloth.
台光電 was first to unveil M10 materials and has entered the CSP chip supply chain with its proprietary core substrate.
The accelerating rollout of AI servers, 1.6T/3.2T switches and CPO optical interconnects is driving the PCB supply chain into a multi-year structural cycle of rising prices and volumes.
金居 launches Malaysia plant plan: new high-end copper foil plant to be located in Kulim, with 31,200 ping of land acquired
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
To meet expanding demand for high-frequency, high-speed copper foil driven by AI products, 金居 (8358-TW) announced that it has acquired land in the Kulim Hi-Tech Park in Kedah, Malaysia, and plans to invest in building a new high-end copper foil plant with annual output of 30,000 tons, and intends to raise funds by issuing convertible bonds (CB)。
Facts
金居 has acquired land use right assets for Phase 4A of the Kulim Hi-Tech Park in Kedah, Malaysia, with a total area of 31,200 ping。
金居 plans to set up a new plant in Malaysia, with total planned capacity of 30,000 tons per year。
The total investment in 金居's new Malaysia plant is initially estimated at about NT$8 billion to NT$10 billion。
金居 plans to issue convertible bonds (CB) in Taiwan to raise funds, with the estimated issue face value at around NT$7 billion。
金居's Yunlin Plant 3 is expected to bring new capacity online quarter by quarter in 2027。
Iran's supreme leader orders military to prepare for war! Updates US and Israeli strike targets, warns of immediate retaliation if threats arrive
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba ordered the military to prepare for war and updated US and Israeli strike targets, while the US and Iran hold diplomatic talks mediated by Pakistan; Trump expects the conflict to end soon but insists on a denuclearization condition。
Facts
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba instructed the military to update its list of potential strike targets, bringing US and Israeli assets within the scope of attack。
A Pakistani military spokesperson said US-Iran talks have made positive progress。
US President Trump expects the war to end soon, but demands assurance that Iran never develops nuclear weapons。
Iranian state television reported that US forces attacked fishing boats near Qeshm Island, leaving people missing and injured。
Washington warned Gulf states to prepare for the possibility of renewed attacks after the Nov. 3 US midterm elections。
High inflation and high yields in a tug-of-war! PIMCO analyzes the Fed: a 1-notch rate hike in December is highly likely, with high rates to be maintained long term
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The US Fed paused rate hikes in October; PIMCO's analysis sees it as a policy recalibration and expects another 1-notch hike in December. Warsh noted that the tightening medicine is taking effect, and announced that from 2027 the meeting structure will be adjusted to focus on strategy discussions。
Facts
At its October meeting, the US Fed held its policy rate unchanged at 3.75%–4.0%
PIMCO expects another hike of 25 basis points in December
The October decision passed 10 to 2, with Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack favoring another hike
Starting in autumn 2027, the Fed will shift to 6 policy meetings and 2 strategy meetings per year
Warsh stressed that the tightening measures taken in the past have begun to take effect
Tensions flare again in the Middle East, so why did gold still plunge to its lowest price in a year?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Gold plunged to a one-year low amid stock market selling and liquidity needs, with Middle East tensions providing no support。
Facts
Gold fell sharply on Friday (the 30th), dropping to its lowest price in a year。
Gold closed at US$3,898.90 per ounce on the 紐約商品交易所 (Comex), with the December futures contract down 3.3% that day。
Since October, gold prices have fallen 10% cumulatively, hitting the lowest level since Oct. 2, 2025。
Major US stock indexes mostly fell on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling the most, down 2.9%。
Dana Samuelson, president of American Gold Exchange, said that liquidity-driven safe-haven demand amid the stock market selloff caused collateral damage to the precious metals market。
Samer Hasn, senior market analyst at XS.com, pointed out that expectations that the 聯準會 will keep interest rates high have kept US Treasury yields elevated, hindering a gold recovery。
Companies mentioned：MarketWatch、American Gold Exchange、道瓊、紐約商品交易所、Comex、Altavest、XS.com、聯準會、U.S. Bank Asset Management
Strong AI infrastructure order momentum: 華碩 and 技嘉 raise massive funds simultaneously to push shipments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In response to strong server demand, 華碩 and 技嘉 have launched large-scale fundraising plans, raising a combined total of more than NT$100 billion to expand capacity and stockpile materials, going after opportunities in next-generation computing platforms。
Facts
華碩 has sharply raised its full-year server business revenue growth target for this year from the originally expected 100% to 150%。
華碩's board approved the issuance of US$1.5 billion in overseas unsecured convertible bonds, and the issuance of US$1 billion in overseas unsecured exchangeable bonds backed by its holdings in 研華, raising about US$2.5 billion in total。
技嘉 signed a syndicated credit agreement totaling NT$50 billion with a term of 5 years。
華碩's wholly owned Singapore subsidiary completed its first overseas syndicated credit facility of US$2 billion, the largest in the group's history。
內政部消防署 issued a notice that the apartment building fire incident on Weixin Road, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung City has been closed, and reminded the public to avoid the warning area。
Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)
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水利署 issued a notice on free overflow at Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County and East District, North District and Xiangshan District in Hsinchu City; the public is asked to stay alert and keep away from riverbeds。
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 the Beigang River, affecting multiple townships in Yunlin County and Chiayi County; residents along the river are asked to stay alert and keep away from riverbeds。