# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-01 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 135 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 56 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 「Hello Kitty Supports You♪ Qualification Campaign!」 begins!

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:26:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001528.000007628.html
- anchor: #n3687826
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユーキャン

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.

Facts:
- 100 winners drawn by lottery each month
- and 100 more winners
- Capital: 90 million yen

## 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.

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:22:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000192413.html
- anchor: #n3687827
- Companies mentioned: 感謝株式会社、株式会社ドクターズファーマ

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.

Facts:
- Currently only 5 supporters
- 1,000 children in child welfare facilities
- Deadline: Nov. 19
- Re-screening on 12/12
- A total of 400 children
- 80 general 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

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000175265.html
- anchor: #n3687829
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社YORISOI、Thumbtack、米国労働統計局

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%

## [New Store] 高価買取おたからや Expands to ミスターマックス宇佐店 in Usa, Oita Prefecture | 「高価買取おたからや ミスターマックス宇佐店」 to Open on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026!

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000470.000080252.html
- anchor: #n3687828
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いーふらん、高価買取おたからや、ミスターマックス宇佐店

株式会社いーふらん will open 「高価買取おたからや ミスターマックス宇佐店」 inside ミスターマックス宇佐店 in Usa, Oita Prefecture, on Nov. 2, 2026.

Facts:
- 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
- Parking: approx. 680 spaces

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000128798.html
- anchor: #n3687753
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Splash Brothers、イオンモール太田、スプラッシュンゴー

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.

Facts:
- Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
- Sunday, Nov. 1
- 2 months for a total of 100 yen (tax included)
- Monthly fee of 50 yen (tax included)
- Regular monthly fee of 980 yen
- Regular monthly fee of 1,280 yen
- Approx. 3 minutes

## 【恵比寿】酒場くし亭 恵比寿本店｜食べログのネット予約限定！串揚げ七種と鶏ごぼう土鍋のコースが1,000円OFF（11/2〜11/15）

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000183892.html
- anchor: #n3687752
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リアルテイスト、酒場くし亭 恵比寿本店、食べログ

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.

Facts:
- Regularly 5,000 yen (tax included)
- 4,000 yen (tax included)
- Includes 2 hours of all-you-can-drink
- 7 kinds of fried skewers
- 8 kinds of appetizers

## There is more than one way to engage with your community. Entry points to connecting with the town (Local Innovator's Voice)

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000042592.html
- anchor: #n3687751
- Companies mentioned: 狭山市役所、さやま市民大学、狭山市

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.

Facts:
- All 12 pieces
- Feb. 2026
- Interviews with 12 people

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000469.000080252.html
- anchor: #n3687750
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いーふらん、高価買取おたからや、島忠ホームズ新山下店

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.

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:04:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001470.000013125.html
- anchor: #n3687754
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ケイシイシイ、サンエー浦添西海岸パルコシティ

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.

Facts:
- Oct. 30, 2026
- Nov. 8
- 1,620 yen
- 1,728 yen
- 3,240 yen
- 2,160 yen
- 1,944 yen
- 8,000 万円

## 株式会社みつや, a consulting firm specializing in the printing industry, publishes 『Printing Industry Report 2027: Reboot, Printing Industry』

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191787.html
- anchor: #n3687780
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社みつや、TOPPANホールディングス、大日本印刷、帝国データバンク

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.

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000193611.html
- anchor: #n3687779
- Companies mentioned: 明治製薬株式会社、明治製薬

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)
- 1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
- Established: Feb. 7, 1951

## "Shine a light on those who support people." A new challenge connecting experience and expertise to society

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000193698.html
- anchor: #n3687778
- Companies mentioned: Colorful-Life、CAMPFIRE

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

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000181740.html
- anchor: #n3687777
- 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

"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

## [株式会社エルシティ] Trial introduction of "selectable 3-day weekend system" from Nov. 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000089954.html
- anchor: #n3687776
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エルシティ

株式会社エルシティは、2026年11月1日より「選べる週休3日制度」を試行導入する。1日10時間勤務で週労働時間は従来通りとし、毎週水曜日を休日とする。2027年7月の本格スタートを予定している。

Facts:
- From Nov. 1, 2026
- 1日10時間勤務
- 40 hours per week
- Of the 13 respondents
- 6 said they "want to use it"
- Wednesday was the most popular, with 7
- Full launch from July 2027

## The "golden color" of school lunches revived in a yukihira pot

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000193103.html
- anchor: #n3687775
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 KOGANE、日興電化工業所、理化学研究所、CAMPFIRE

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
- 8,800 yen for the IH-compatible model
- Scheduled delivery: March 2027

## A new option for welfare. Challenge of people with disabilities becoming "business owners" is recognized

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000169510.html
- anchor: #n3687774
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＴＡＮＥＢＩ、株式会社TANEBI、公益財団法人糸賀一雄記念財団、みいちゃんのお菓子工房

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.

Facts:
- 12th
- 2020
- 12 years old
- Sept. 2025
- 2026
- 3 months
- 54 people
- August 2026
- 6 years
- 20,000 yen

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000155883.html
- anchor: #n3687773
- Companies mentioned: がばいAIコンサルティング株式会社、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、IPA

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.

Facts:
- 3rd for organizations
- 3 items: "AI Skill 360° Assessment," "360° Evaluation Assessment" and "AI Risk Training"
- Limited to 5 companies

## A special price once a year! Grand Gallery's Black Friday sale, which can also be enjoyed online

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000171586.html
- anchor: #n3687772
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グランドギャラリー、グランドギャラリー岡崎、ヤマハ、カワイ、スタインウェイ＆サンズ、ベーゼンドルファー、ベヒシュタイン

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.

Facts:
- From Nov. 1, 2026
- About 150 pianos
- Special price 341,000 yen
- Special price 594,000 yen
- Special price 352,000 yen
- Special price 792,000 yen
- Special price 2,442,000 yen
- Special price 990,000 yen
- Special price 4,059,000 yen

## Everyone's single photo becomes one moving experience. 株式会社ターミナス launches participatory mosaic art experience brand "MOSAIC ONE"

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000063589.html
- anchor: #n3687771
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ターミナス、タイムカプセル株式会社、ヤマハ発動機販売株式会社

株式会社ターミナス will begin rolling out "MOSAIC ONE," a participatory event brand that uses its mosaic art generation technology "MOSAIC LIVE."

Facts:
- The cumulative number of works produced has surpassed 50,000
- User submission type: 300,000 yen
- Real-time generation presentation: 500,000 yen
- Interactive: 400,000 yen
- Analog participatory type: 600,000 yen
- Surpassing a cumulative total of 50,000 works

## 1日1枚編んでクリスマスを待つ、ハマナカの「アドベントカレンダー2026」発売。24枚のモチーフが帽子やストールになる編み物キット

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000026137.html
- anchor: #n3687770
- Companies mentioned: ハマナカ株式会社、ハマナカ商店

ハマナカ株式会社は、クリスマスまで1日1枚ずつモチーフを編んで楽しむキット「アドベントカレンダー2026」を公式通販サイト限定で予約販売する。

Facts:
- 8 balls of the popular yarn "Amerry"
- From Sunday, Nov. 1
- 6,600 yen each (tax included)

## [Christmas 2026] Drawings and photos light up! New release of the popular flying spinner ball, "Fly OK," arrives!

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000137180.html
- anchor: #n3687769
- Companies mentioned: Growder株式会社、大丸東京店、西武渋谷店、楽天市場

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.

Facts:
- Cumulative sales surpass 50,000 units
- More than 3,000 reviews
- Price: 7,990 yen (tax included)

## Pre-registration for visiting the "Needs-Seeds Matching Exchange Event 2026," a meeting between makers and users, has started!

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000144328.html
- anchor: #n3687768
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人テクノエイド協会、テクノエイド協会

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
- Welcoming about 1,000 participants

## Isshindo Holds "Christmas Bridal Fair 2026"! New Disney "Aladdin" Bridal Collection Debuts, Plus Limited-Time Flower BOX for Surprise Proposals

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000081677.html
- anchor: #n3687767
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社一真堂、NIWAKA（ニワカ）、ロイヤル・アッシャー・ダイヤモンド、ラザールダイヤモンド、モニッケンダム、パティスリーキハチ、ディーズチーズ

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.

Facts:
- 40 brands from Japan and overseas
- Handling 4000 items
- From Saturday, Oct. 24
- 290,000 yen or more including tax
- A prestigious house with 170 years of history
- Since its founding in 1890
- We have been involved for more than 60 years

## [PAUL & JOE BEAUTE] Cute in every way, thrilling in every detail. The Noël de Chocolat Collection arrives, to be enjoyed as if choosing chocolates

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000169347.html
- anchor: #n3687766
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルビオン、PAUL & JOE BEAUTE

PAUL & JOE BEAUTE, run by 株式会社アルビオン, will release the chocolate-themed limited collection "Noël de Chocolat" on Dec. 1.

Facts:
- From Tuesday, Dec. 1
- ￥3,300
- ￥2,750
- ￥1,980
- ￥3,080

## Send Ehime Citrus Without Knowing the Recipient's Address! ハーベスト Launches e-Gift

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000097202.html
- anchor: #n3687765
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社愛媛新聞社、ハーベスト、柑橘ソムリエ愛媛、愛媛新聞社

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.

Facts:
- 18 varieties of citrus from Ehime Prefecture
- Sets of 3kg, 5kg and 10kg
- Flat rate of 1,250 yen nationwide (tax included)
- Redemption period of 14 days from the order date
- The July 2018 torrential rains in western Japan

## 2.5D Idol Group "Sutapora" Announces Its Last One-Man Live Show with the Current 4-Member Lineup, "Star+Line," at Tachikawa Stage Garden!

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000115076.html
- anchor: #n3687764
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社VOISING、VOISING

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.

Facts:
- Reserved seats: 9,000 yen (tax included)
- Up to 4 tickets per person
- 6th anniversary of formation

## Notice of Members-Only Late Autumn Thank-You Sale

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000260.000030735.html
- anchor: #n3687763
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リカーマウンテン

株式会社リカーマウンテン will hold a members-only late autumn thank-you sale from Nov. 1 to 30.

Facts:
- 210 stores nationwide
- Sunday, Nov. 1
- Mon., the 30th

## 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]

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000365.000006618.html
- anchor: #n3687762
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ザ・キッス、THE KISS、アミューズ

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.

Facts:
- Released from Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
- 15 seconds / 30 seconds

## 【あみやき亭中部地区店舗】九州産和牛、博多流もつ鍋、熊本名物馬刺し、九州のうまいもんが大集合！全9品「九州うまかもんフェア」開催！11月2日（月）スタート！

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000398.000130952.html
- anchor: #n3687761
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あみやき亭、あみやき亭

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)
- 690 yen (759 yen including tax)
- Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
- Sunday, Dec. 13

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000624.000004256.html
- anchor: #n3687760
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三福ホールディングス、P・SPO、P・STRETCH空港通り店、P・STRETCH

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
- Enrollment fee of 7,700 yen
- Administrative fee of 3,300 yen
- P・STRETCH treatment menu is always 1,100 yen off
- 500 yen off the treatment fee

## 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."

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000768.000002883.html
- anchor: #n3687759
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アミューズ、THE KISS、株式会社アミューズコミュニケーションデザイン、JIJIM、Kilim record、モンキーレンチ

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.

Facts:
- Latest 2026 CM
- 30-second version
- 15-second version
- JIJIM, a band of 6 men and women
- Established: Oct. 1, 2024

## "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

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000824.000033279.html
- anchor: #n3687758
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カレー総合研究所、日本広報教育センター、井上戦略PRコンサルティング事務所、TBS

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 1
- 9：00
- About 5 hours

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000850.000059399.html
- anchor: #n3687757
- 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

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

## Hair Care Brand "Qurap" and "TOMORROW X TOGETHER" to Hold the "Prep for Shine Together Tomorrow" Campaign from Nov. 1!

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001038.000012002.html
- anchor: #n3687756
- 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

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

## A Hardcore Story Based on Real Experience, Delivered by 激団リジョロ on a Realistic Stage Set

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003975.000013972.html
- anchor: #n3687755
- Companies mentioned: 激団リジョロ、カンフェティ、ロングランプランニング株式会社、LINK、AYATORI、komomo

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).

Facts:
- 40th performance
- Wednesday, December 16, 2026
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Advance tickets: 5,500 yen
- Open dress rehearsal: 5,000 yen
- Student discount: 3,000 yen
- Drew approximately 12,000 attendees

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176514
- anchor: #n3688188

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

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:56:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177442
- anchor: #n3688189
- Companies mentioned: TVBS、三立電視台

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.

## 田曦薇譚松韻輸了！陸劇口碑最強女演員排名TOP10，冠軍是她：演技頂尖實力派、情緒細膩戲路廣

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:51:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177429
- anchor: #n3688190

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?

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177441
- anchor: #n3688191
- Companies mentioned: 華爾街日報、創維汽車、通用汽車、艾睿鉑、Dunne Insights、福斯汽車、寶馬、Stellantis、福特、蔚來、小米集團、寧德時代、比亞迪、吉利汽車、梅賽德斯-賓士、北京汽車、特斯拉

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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 福斯汽車擬裁減多達5萬個職位。
- 中國今年汽車出口量有望達到1,200萬輛。

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:38:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177440
- anchor: #n3688192
- Companies mentioned: TVBS、風傳媒、三立

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

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:32:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177438
- anchor: #n3688193

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

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177403
- anchor: #n3688194
- Companies mentioned: 中華郵政、苗栗縣政府

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

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:29:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177439
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494830-en.html
- anchor: #n3688195

中央大學吳德榮分析指出，11月2日晚間及6日至7日將有兩波東北季風南下，北台灣轉涼，南部今日高溫上看35度。颱風煙花於日本南方海面打轉，預計3日起轉北再向東北大迴轉，後續路徑具不確定性。

Facts:
- 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

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177406
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494831-en.html
- anchor: #n3688196
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵公司

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

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11175990
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494832-en.html
- anchor: #n3688197

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: 2026-11-01T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171931
- anchor: #n3687998
- Companies mentioned: GoogleFlights、Travel+Leisure

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

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176736
- anchor: #n3687997
- Companies mentioned: 都美建設、台北市住宅及都市更新中心

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: 2026-11-01T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176908
- anchor: #n3687996

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: 2026-11-01T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177020
- anchor: #n3687995

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.

## 【新新聞】沈伯洋的新玩具iPhone Duo台灣首批傳僅萬餘支 蘋果是搞「飢餓行銷」還是供應鏈跟不上

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5569690
- anchor: #n3687999
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果、NASDAQ、台灣大哥大

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: 2026-11-01T09:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177017
- anchor: #n3688000
- Companies mentioned: saita

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: 2026-11-01T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11175788
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494544-en.html
- anchor: #n3688003
- Companies mentioned: 寶桑湯圓、台東古早味寶桑豆花、正宗烤肉刈包、阿鋐炸雞、林家臭豆腐、正氣路40年老店臭豆腐、金雞母鹽水雞、何記東山鴨頭、章魚大丸子、老東芳青草茶、藍蜻蜓速食專賣店

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: 2026-11-01T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177149
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494543-en.html
- anchor: #n3688002
- Companies mentioned: Tasting Table

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.

## 下班國際線》台股修兩成、個股卻腰斬？張錫示警AI股K型分化：別再只聽故事買股票

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177299
- anchor: #n3688001
- Companies mentioned: 國泰投信、風傳媒、台積電、日月光、奇鋐、雙鴻、輝達

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%.
- 美股費半修正約二成多，輝達、台積電等獲利好的公司跌幅僅約一成。
- 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: 2026-11-01T09:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176011
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494545-en.html
- anchor: #n3688004

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.

## 11/1國際早報｜英特爾股價1天崩掉三成、日本免稅今起改成「出境才退稅」、川普要阿拉斯加「別認證參院選票」

- Published: 2026-11-01T08:37:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177433
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494360-en.html
- anchor: #n3687515
- Companies mentioned: 英特爾、台積電、超微、Arm、高通、輝達、博通、美光、艾司摩爾、三星電子、蘋果

英特爾因第四季財測遜色導致股價暴跌近三成；日本免稅制大改；阿拉斯加選舉爭議升級；法國爆發大規模抗議。

Facts:
- 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: 2026-11-01T08:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11175774
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494361-en.html
- anchor: #n3687516
- Companies mentioned: 小雛菊藝術學校 Daisy Academy、Jennifer Flower、UNIQLO、Costco 好市多、LOPIA 樂比亞、田媽媽花店、皿室

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.
- 田媽媽花店由76歲的田媽媽經營，營業時間為週一至週六9:00至20:00。
- 皿室位於台北市大同區赤峰街49巷1號，營業時間為週一至週日12:00至20:00。

## 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: 2026-11-01T08:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11158345
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494362-en.html
- anchor: #n3687517

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: 2026-11-01T11:43:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611010029.aspx
- anchor: #n3688859
- Companies mentioned: TrendForce、蘋果、iPhone、三星、台灣三星電子、Galaxy、OPPO、vivo

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
- 高階旗艦價位則動輒上看4、5萬元
- 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
- 今年在台銷量年增約2成

## Taoyuan Zhongli Tourist Night Market Car Purchase Negotiation Erupts in Conflict; Zhongli Police Arrest 8 in 2 Hours

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:37:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202611010028.aspx
- anchor: #n3688856

A conflict broke out at the Taoyuan Zhongli Tourist Night Market over a vendor's car purchase dispute, and police arrested 8 suspects within 2 hours.

Facts:
- 8 suspects apprehended
- Apprehended within 2 hours
- Four people, including a man surnamed Lai and his friends, suffered minor injuries

## Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season Room Bookings Open; 1,972 Rooms Sold Out in 4 Minutes

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:28:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611010027.aspx
- anchor: #n3688855
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國光客運、泰樂客運、豐原客運、公路局

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.

Facts:
- 1,972 rooms
- 4 minutes
- Year 116
- Feb. 13 to Mar. 1
- A period of 17 days
- 8:30

## Fire at Mutton Hot Pot Restaurant in Luodong, Yilan; Owner Escapes, Wife and Daughter Trapped but Rescued

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:16:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202611010026.aspx
- anchor: #n3688441
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央通訊社

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.

Facts:
- 2 people were trapped inside
- Report received at 8:16 a.m.
- Arrived at 8:22 a.m.
- Brought under control at 8:30 a.m.
- Extinguished at 8:38 a.m.

## 台積電 and 0050 Each Add Over a Million Holders This Year; Leveraged 2x and Active ETFs Rise

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:14:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611010025.aspx
- anchor: #n3688301
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯電、中鋼、鴻海、元大台灣50、元大高股息、國泰永續高股息、群益台灣精選高息、主動統一起股增長、群益台灣加權正2、國泰台韓科技、元大台灣50正2、主動統一升級50、元大台灣價值高息、元大台灣高息低波、長榮、陽明、萬海

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
- 單日淨申購金額達400多億元
- Margin financing balance on the listed market still exceeds NT$600 billion
- Increase of 5238.6%, the highest
- Increase of 1131.3%
- Growth of 800.7%
- Increase of 543.6%
- Number of beneficiaries has reached 785,000
- Down 265,000, the largest decline
- Decrease of 25.3%

## Final weekend before US midterms: ballot disputes heat up in Alaska and California

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:11:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611010024.aspx
- anchor: #n3688302
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社、紐約時報、FBI、民主黨、共和黨、司法部、聯邦上訴法院、最高法院、紐約大學布瑞南司法中心、益普索

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: 2026-11-01T11:10:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611010023.aspx
- anchor: #n3688303
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、玖壹壹、澳洲駐台辦事處

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.

Facts:
- More than 4000 runners
- 6:30
- Full marathon (42 km)
- The full marathon (42 km) has 790 runners
- Half marathon (21 km)
- The half marathon (21 km) has 1596 runners
- Another 1726 people took part
- 11 km experience category
- 5 km leisure category
- Runners from 22 countries
- 66 runners from Hong Kong
- 15 local cheer squads
- 10 specialty aid stations
- 140 local dishes

## Taoyuan has more than 70,000 new residents; Women and Children Bureau releases multilingual parenting guide to prevent infant and toddler accidents

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:06:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202611010022.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494856-en.html
- anchor: #n3688248
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、桃園市政府婦幼發展局、靖娟兒童安全文教基金會

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: 2026-11-01T10:52:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611010021.aspx
- anchor: #n3688125
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、史丹佛大學、Decision Desk HQ、The Cook Political Report

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

## Family office advisory services open nationwide; domestic banks rush into new AI wealth and traditional-industry succession opportunities

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:40:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611010020.aspx
- anchor: #n3688124
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、中信銀行、國泰世華銀行、兆豐銀行、第一銀行、台北富邦銀行、上海商銀、華南銀行、玉山銀行、合庫銀行、政治大學、資誠

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
- 客群逾4成為上市櫃企業主家族
- 3成多為未上市櫃企業家族
- 約2成為跨境台商
- 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: 2026-11-01T10:35:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611010019.aspx
- anchor: #n3688116
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、歐盟

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
- 1151101

## France sees Halloween-eve protests again as Gen Z calls for taxing the super-rich to rescue finances

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:29:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611010018.aspx
- anchor: #n3688117
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、Insee、Bolt、Tesla

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.

Facts:
- Gini Coefficient is 0.302
- About 50万 people took to the streets nationwide
- About 32万 people protested nationwide
- A total of 79 people were arrested
- 565 people were arrested nationwide

## 7 PLA ships and 26 PLA aircraft sorties harass Taiwan; military closely monitors

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:24:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611010016.aspx
- anchor: #n3688115

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.

Facts:
- 7 Chinese navy ships
- 26 PLA aircraft sorties
- 2 official ships
- 32 Chinese military aircraft sorties

## Trump administration's Halloween promotional videos spark controversy as violent clips mock detained immigrants

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611010017.aspx
- anchor: #n3688118
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、移民暨海關執法局、ICE、X、美國戰爭部、國防部、聯邦調查局、FBI、白宮

川普政府於萬聖節期間發布多段暴力風格宣傳影片，包括移民暨海關執法局（ICE）以《顫慄》為背景展示拘留移民畫面、美國戰爭部（前稱國防部）強調擊殺敵人，以及聯邦調查局（FBI）宣傳犯罪率下降，引發外界廣泛譴責其具侮辱性與種族主義色彩。

Facts:
- 1-minute short video
- 1151101

## China Coast Guard says it conducts routine law enforcement patrols in eastern waters; Coast Guard Administration: cognitive warfare

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:52:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202611010015.aspx
- anchor: #n3687932
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、中央社、中國海警局、海洋委員會海巡署、中華民國台灣、中華人民共和國

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.

Facts:
- and the movements of 2 ships
- China Coast Guard 1308 "Huxiao"
- 2303 "Meishan"

## Northeast monsoon heads south on the evening of 11/2; Wu Der-rong: Typhoon Hanahana to loop around and turn back

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:45:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611010014.aspx
- anchor: #n3687931
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央大學大氣科學系、氣象應用推廣基金會

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
- Daxi District, Taoyuan City, 18.2 degrees
- Touwu Township, Miaoli County, 18.5 degrees

## Taichung and Kaohsiung clash over AI platforms; smart governance and all-age education each have a blueprint

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:24:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202611010013.aspx
- anchor: #n3687830
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、YouBike

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.

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- Kaohsiung children aged 6 to 18
- Taichung's 29 districts
- The distinct characteristics of 625 villages

## AI reshapes the value of technical and vocational education; Global Central explores educational change

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:20:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611010012.aspx
- anchor: #n3687781
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、龍華科大、大安高工、高雄科技大學、台東大學、忠北半導體高中、中央社eBook網

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.

Facts:
- Employment rate as high as 96.4%
- Special price of 1,280 yuan
- Promotional price of 998 yuan
- Promotional price of 79 yuan per issue
- Soaring past 40 degrees Celsius
- Less than 25 degrees

## Settling in the deep mountains of northern Vietnam for love: Taiwanese-Vietnamese couple builds a karst cultural settlement to transform the local area

- Published: 2026-11-01T08:56:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611010011.aspx
- anchor: #n3687514
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、河內國家大學、Story of the Forest

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

## Rubio meets Russian foreign minister at G20, discusses possibility of US and Russian leaders interacting at APEC

- Published: 2026-11-01T08:51:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611010010.aspx
- anchor: #n3687453
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社

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.

Facts:
- Group of 20 (G20)
- Next month
- Mid-November
- Lasting two days
- 2022

## 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: 2026-11-01T10:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6643097
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494800-en.html
- anchor: #n3688126
- Companies mentioned: Meta、傅利葉智能、Fourier Intelligence、The Information、路透、Cruise、Assured Robot Intelligence

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: 2026-11-01T10:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6643096
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494799-en.html
- anchor: #n3688127
- Companies mentioned: 安聯台灣大壩基金、安聯台灣科技基金、安聯台灣高息成長主動式ETF

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: 2026-11-01T10:30:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642738
- anchor: #n3688128
- Companies mentioned: 微軟、MSFT-US、亞馬遜、AMZN-US、Jefferies、Meta Platforms、META-US、Alphabet、GOOGL-US、Carnegie Investment Counsel、Citizens

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: 2026-11-01T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641796
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494801-en.html
- anchor: #n3688130
- Companies mentioned: 陳智霖分析師、凱旭投顧、台光電、台燿、聯茂、金居、欣興、景碩、華通、臻鼎-KY

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.
- 欣興與景碩全面受惠載板尺寸放大與長約產能鎖定。

## 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: 2026-11-01T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6643020
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494803-en.html
- anchor: #n3688129
- Companies mentioned: 金居、AT&S公司、英特爾、英飛凌、富士電機、台光電、台燿、騰輝-KY、聯茂

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: 2026-11-01T09:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6643098
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494519-en.html
- anchor: #n3687933

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: 2026-11-01T09:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640628
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494520-en.html
- anchor: #n3687934
- Companies mentioned: PIMCO、品浩

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: 2026-11-01T09:30:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642751
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494521-en.html
- anchor: #n3687935
- 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

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。

## Strong AI infrastructure order momentum: 華碩 and 技嘉 raise massive funds simultaneously to push shipments

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6642705
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4494522-en.html
- anchor: #n3687936
- Companies mentioned: 華碩、技嘉、研華、臺灣銀行、兆豐銀行、華南銀行、國泰世華銀行

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。

## Major Fire Incident Report (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-11-01T08:46:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA_Fire_2026110102061400499&info=20043519
- anchor: #n3687600
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

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。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-01T07:46:15
- Expiration time: 2026-11-01T08:46:00

## Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)

- Published: 2026-11-01T08:08:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261101070840_0001&info=20043518
- anchor: #n3687601
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

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。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-01T07:08:40
- Expiration time: 2026-11-01T10:09:00

## Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)

- Published: 2026-11-01T07:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261101061840_0000&info=20043517
- anchor: #n3687602
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

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。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-01T06:18:40
- Expiration time: 2026-11-01T09:19:00

## 仁新*(6696): Announcement that the par value of the company's shares is changed from "NT$10" to "NT$1". Announcement period: Aug. 5, 115 to Nov. 4, 115.

- Published: 2026-11-01T08:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=6696&year=115&month=11&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=70003&spoke_date=20261101
- anchor: #n3688440
- Companies mentioned: 仁新*、仁新醫藥股份有限公司、經濟部、財團法人中華民國證券櫃檯買賣中心

仁新醫藥股份有限公司 announced that the par value of its shares will change from NT$10 to NT$1, with a detailed share-exchange schedule and related dates。

Facts:
- NT$10
- NT$1
- NT$10.00
- NT$1.00