STPR overhauls "STPR BOYS PROJECT"! Applications open Nov. 1 for new audition
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社STPR is overhauling "STPR BOYS PROJECT," which aims to nurture the next generation of idols and streamers, and will begin accepting applications for a new audition, "STPR BOYS AUDITION," on Nov. 1, 2026.
Take a peek at Nishio's companies! "Nishio City Sports Association Metaverse Exhibition 2026" to be held
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
一般社団法人西尾市スポーツ協会 will hold the "Nishio City Sports Association Metaverse Exhibition 2026" from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026. Through introductions of 44 local companies, recruitment information, a browser-based 3D tour and a VRChat social world, it aims to raise awareness of local companies and support sports.
Fills up with 50 participants within 1 week of opening for sign-ups, with a waiting list. "浦和レッズ Collaboration Kosal" to be held
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The "浦和レッズ Collaboration Kosal," organized by 株式会社コネクトマーケティング, reached its capacity of 50 participants within 1 week of opening for sign-ups, and a waiting list has formed.
Daisuke Nasu and Umpalumpa to take part! "Job-Hunting Futsal" co-hosted with 浦和レッズ to be held
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Report on the "Job-Hunting Futsal" event co-hosted by 株式会社ConextMarkting and 浦和レッズ. Held on Oct. 22, 2026, it drew 44 students and 4 companies, and supported matching through a talk show with guests including Daisuke Nasu and futsal exchange.
株式会社キャバリー takes over HAUTE COUTURE CAFE business. Strengthening product development, space design and marketing, with a 4-brand, 5-store setup from Nov. 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社キャバリー has taken over the business of the Omotesando and Nakameguro stores of 株式会社HAUTE COUTURE CAFE and will begin operating under a 4-brand, 5-store setup from Nov. 2026. In addition, in Dec. 2026 it will open "Ginger Garden YOKOHAMA with Puella," a rebranded Puella store, ultimately expanding to a 4-brand, 6-store setup.
Facts
The new operating structure will begin on Nov. 1, 2026
A total of 5 stores will be operated
On Dec. 1, 2026, "Ginger Garden YOKOHAMA with Puella," a rebrand of the existing Puella, will open
The setup will expand to operate 4 brands and 6 stores
AI community "AI Thursday Club" with over 4,000 members officially releases "AI Thursday Club Portal," combining learning, questions and events in one place
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Michikusa株式会社 officially released "AI Thursday Club Portal," a platform for members of the generative AI learning community "AI Thursday Club," on Nov. 1, 2026. The community, with over 4,000 members, integrates course videos, study sessions, a Q&A chat and event features, and is operated at 5,980 yen per month.
Facts
Official release on Nov. 1, 2026
Updates with over 100 additional videos
Over 100 hours of course videos available to watch
Aqua Voice 25% discount
Notta Premium free for 3 months
5,980 yen per month
Over 100 companies have adopted corporate training
"V-sta," a job-matching platform that connects VTubers and companies on "equal" terms, officially launches. A new system lets independent VTubers and agency-affiliated ones alike, of any size, take on collaborations with major companies
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ホンシツ has officially released "V-sta," a platform that matches VTubers with companies. By offering a system in which VTubers, from independents to agency-affiliated ones of any size, can apply on their own for collaboration projects with major companies, it aims to expand opportunities across the industry.
Facts
A large-scale collaboration project involving over 100 VTubers
Chichi no Senaka announces 3 new members and 5 new projects at 10th anniversary fan meeting; comprehensive gamer site "Device Encyclopedia" opens today
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Chichi no Senaka held its 10th anniversary fan meeting and announced the addition of 3 new members and 5 new projects. These include the launch of the gamer-focused site "Device Encyclopedia," sales of a DIY PC kit supervised by Teru-shan, joint development of an arm cover with GRAPHT, and the opening of a video editing school with ゲミカム.
Facts
Price: 486,860 yen (tax included) and up
Price: 3,410 yen (tax included)
Tuition: normally 329,800 yen (tax included)
10th anniversary of formation
3 new members
A total of 5 new announcements
Team-wide total social media followers exceed 4 million
Fan club-exclusive upgrade sign-ups (lottery) for "2026 Kep1er FAN-CON TOUR [RSVP:Respond our code] in TOKYO" open at 18:00 on Nov. 1 (Sun.)!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Fan club-exclusive upgrade sign-ups (lottery) for "2026 Kep1er FAN-CON TOUR [RSVP:Respond our code] in TOKYO" will begin at 18:00 on Nov. 1, 2026. Open to "Kep1ian Japan" members, who can receive soundcheck event and send-off event perks by paying a difference of 8,800 yen.
【香川ファイブアローズ】Registration of Shima Takeru under the Youth Development Special Slot for the 2026-27 season
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
香川ファイブアローズ announced that Shima Takeru, a junior high school student in its U15 team, will be registered as a player under the "Youth Development Special Slot" starting in the 2026-27 season. This is a first for the club, and he will travel with the team from the Nov. 4 game against Tokyo United.
Facts
2026-27 season
Uniform number: 3
Height: 172cm
Weight: 67kg
Date of birth: April 5, 2011
2024-
Nov. 4 (Wed)
More than 5,000 elementary and junior high school students
On the Same Pitch as a Former Japan National Team Player at an Individual-Entry Futsal Tournament: Kaoru Morioka Appears at the Opening Match of THE ONE Season 2
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
LiGA DiVeRTiDA, operated by 株式会社Conext Markting, held the opening match of Season 2 of its individual-entry futsal tournament "THE ONE" on Oct. 29, 2026. Former Japan national team player Kaoru Morioka appeared as special ambassador, and 33 people took part.
Artist Nanahachika, who creates works worth 100 million yen: Hideaki Suzuki of アモーレクリニック buys the signature work "Truth (Eye)"
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Hideaki Suzuki of アモーレクリニック, which receives consulting support from 株式会社R・A, purchased "Truth (Eye)," the signature work of contemporary artist Nanahachika. The work is reported to be priced at about 100 million yen, but the amount of this purchase has not been disclosed.
Expert explains consulting AI for advice: Public lecture "How Should We Consult AI About Mental Health Concerns? The Possibilities and Risks of Coexistence Between Human Psychological Support and AI" to be held
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
特定非営利活動法人カウンセリングオフィスＳＡＲＡ will hold a public lecture on Dec. 27, 2026, with Professor Yasushi Sugihara of Kyoto University as the lecturer, explaining the possibilities and risks of coexistence between AI and mental health.
Controversy Again! Zhubei Parking Lot Tender: 5 Firms Bid, "Lowest Bid Wins"; Wu Tzu-chia Raises 3 Major Doubts and Urges Cheng Chao-fang to Explain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A survey by 美麗島電子報 indicates that the Zhubei City parking lot tender has sparked controversy, with Wu Tzu-chia questioning the winning bid amount and the evaluation criteria and demanding that Mayor Cheng Chao-fang explain.
Facts
The outsourced tender for Zhubei City's public parking lots was won by 竑X興業公司 with a bid of 230.37 million yen.
Among the other 4 unsuccessful bidders, one quoted as high as 366.8 million yen.
The contract was awarded on Aug. 21, 2024.
The case was handled under the most advantageous tender method, with the price evaluation weight at 20% or more.
Wu Tzu-chia demanded the disclosure of the full bids of the 5 firms, the evaluation summary table and the negotiation records.
"They Were Lured Here and Their Passports Were Confiscated": Southeast Asian Scam Hubs Raided, Criminal Syndicate Moves to Madagascar
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Madagascar, working with the US Department of Justice, dismantled 13 scam compounds and extradited 148 Chinese nationals. The syndicate originally operated in Cambodia and relocated to Africa after a crackdown, and is suspected of luring about 20 Africans into being forced to carry out scams targeting English-speaking countries.
Facts
In the operation, 148 Chinese nationals were extradited to China.
The single-day operation seized about 52 million US dollars in cryptocurrency and processed more than 3,200 electronic devices.
About 20 Africans from Kenya, Rwanda and other countries were lured with high pay and forced into scam activities.
Malaysian man Chui Kok Wa is accused of running a romance scam syndicate, whose operations may have shifted from Cambodia to Madagascar.
Why Is Poland Facing a "Coup" Controversy? President's Plane Turns Around Midair, Riot Police Surround Court: A Look at the 10-Year Constitutional Tribunal Fight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal has erupted into a constitutional crisis, with riot police surrounding the court and the president of the tribunal announced to be suspended, and President Nawrocki urgently returning home. The incident stems from a 10-year struggle between the pro-European government and the right-wing camp over control of the court, involving disputes over judicial appointment procedures and the freezing of EU funds.
Facts
On the evening of Oct. 30, riot police surrounded the Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw, the Polish capital, and tribunal president Święcicki was announced to be suspended.
President Nawrocki, on his way to a state visit to Senegal, ordered his plane to turn around midair and return to Warsaw to handle the Constitutional Tribunal turmoil.
The EU once froze up to 137 billion euros in recovery and cohesion funds for Poland on the grounds that judicial reforms weakened court independence.
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal has 15 judges serving 9-year terms; judges are elected by an absolute majority of the lower house of parliament and then take their oath before the president.
According to data from official polling agency CBOS, the share of people opposed to Poland remaining in the EU has risen from 5% in 2022 to the latest 14%.
You Can Get More Than Just Hot Water on a Plane! Flight Attendant Reveals 6 Free Items, Many People Don't Know
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Danish flight attendant Rydell shared in-flight tips, noting that passengers can ask for 6 items for free, including hot water, ice packs and bandages, and recommending loose clothing for greater comfort.
Facts
Danish flight attendant Sille Rydell has 6 years of flight attendant experience and shares small in-flight tips through short social media videos.
Passengers can ask flight attendants for hot water, even outside meal service times, and can use it to steep tea bags or make instant noodles.
Passengers with a headache or swollen feet can ask flight attendants for an ice pack.
If shoes cause blisters on your feet while you move around the terminal or transfer between flights, you can also ask flight attendants whether they have adhesive bandages.
Pain relievers are carried on board, and flight attendants can help when someone has severe abdominal pain.
Menstrual products are usually not kept in the lavatory drawers on board for passengers to take themselves, so passengers need to ask flight attendants for help.
Praise for Chiang Wan-an's debate performance! Lu Shiow-yen warns that the Green camp will use nastier tactics before the election
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kuomintang presidential candidate Chiang Wan-an's debate performance won praise, while his running mate Lu Shiow-yen warned that the Green camp will resort to nastier tactics before the election.
The application period for adjusting the farmer pension savings contribution rate is Nov. 1 to Nov. 30, 2026.
After the amended Farmers' Pension Savings Act took effect, the government's contribution share has been raised from 50% to 60%.
Based on the 2026 minimum wage of 29,500 yuan and a contribution rate of 10%, a farmer pays 2,360 yuan per month on their own and the government contributes 3,540 yuan, for a total of 5,900 yuan.
If the November application window is missed, the next adjustment will have to wait until May 2027.
"Misheard" and cursed Wang Wei-chung as "bullshit"! Hu Chuan-an quickly apologizes, then takes another jab: unlike Chiang Wan-an, who never admits mistakes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Wang Wei-chung sparked controversy by mishearing and using harsh language; Hu Chuan-an then apologized and hit back, accusing the other side of lacking the willingness to admit mistakes that Chiang Wan-an has.
Next week's major events preview: From Nov. 4, Line will cut off this type of user, "unable to send messages anymore" / 13 big-prize invoices still unclaimed, "unclaimed by Nov. 5 means forfeited" / "This day" turns cooler, northern highs drop to 25 degrees
From Nov. 4, LINE will stop supporting old versions on iOS below 14.6.3 and Android below 14.4.6.
The iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and earlier models cannot be upgraded to iOS 15 and will be affected by LINE's discontinuation of old versions.
The northeast monsoon will strengthen in two waves, on the 2nd and the 6th, and daytime highs in the north will fall to 25 to 27 degrees.
The US midterm elections are held on Nov. 3, and vote counting begins in succession from the morning of Nov. 4 Taiwan time.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs' Hao Shi vouchers can be used until Nov. 8, and Taichung City's 2nd round of price-relief vouchers can be used until Nov. 5.
Who do Taipei residents aged 50 and over back? Who did better in the Chiang Wan-an vs. Shen Boyang debate is "completely the opposite" of voting support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A TVBS poll shows that after the Taipei mayoral debate, although most neutral voters thought Shen Boyang performed better, their voting intention leaned toward Chiang Wan-an, and the 40-69 age group rated Shen Boyang highly but voted to support Chiang Wan-an.
Scoring 59 yet scolding someone who scored 100! Chiang Wan-an thanks Ko Wen-je at the debate and brings up his remark from 4 years ago: he should apologize even more
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an thanked Ko Wen-je at the debate and quoted Ko's remarks from four years ago, countering that Ko should be the one to apologize for them.
Who won the Chiang Wan-an vs. Shen Boyang debate? 69% of the public strongly back "him" as performing well, latest online poll results revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After the 2026 Taipei mayoral election debate, evaluations of Chiang Wan-an's and Shen Boyang's performances diverged between the Yahoo奇摩 online poll and the TVBS poll. In the Yahoo poll Chiang Wan-an received 69.1% support, while the TVBS poll showed Shen Boyang narrowly ahead with 47% against Chiang Wan-an's 40%.
Facts
The 2026 Taipei mayoral election televised debate was held on Oct. 31, with Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang going head to head.
OriginalYahoo奇摩網路投票約1.8萬人參與，69.1%認為蔣萬安表現較好。
The TVBS poll shows 47% of Taipei residents thought Shen Boyang performed better in the debate, and 40% thought Chiang Wan-an did.
Among Yahoo奇摩 voters, those over 55 were the largest group at 28.7%.
Among Yahoo奇摩 voters, the northern region was the largest at 65.3%.
"The questions were leaked to you and you still answered incoherently" Huang Kuo-chang watches the Taipei debate and slams: Shen Boyang couldn't even prepare
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During the Taipei mayoral candidates' policy presentation, Taiwan People's Party chairman Huang Kuo-chang publicly criticized Kuomintang candidate Chiang Wan-cheng. Huang said that even though Chiang had learned the questions in advance, his answers were still incoherent and he had not even done basic preparation, which he used to question the seriousness of Chiang's campaign attitude.
Chao Shao-kang urges "we must get Chen Kuan-an elected"! Li Yen-hsiu and Luo Chih-chiang back him at the same event: the most diligent newcomer cannot lose
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chao Shao-kang publicly called for ensuring Chen Kuan-an's election, and Li Yen-hsiu and Luo Chih-chiang then voiced support at the same event, praising him as the most diligent newcomer and opposing his defeat.
Why are midterm elections "the proving ground for US presidents"? Trump has become the president with the lowest poll numbers "since Truman", and the 共和黨 may struggle to escape the curse
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines the history of US midterm elections and the challenges Trump faces, noting that midterms mostly punish the governing party, Trump's support is sluggish, and the 民主黨 is poised for a big win.
Facts
According to official House data, the US has held 20 midterm elections since then, and the president's party lost seats in 18 of them, with only 1998 (Clinton) and 2002 (George W. Bush) bucking the trend by gaining seats.
Trump's support has fallen to just 30%, the closest to the low point for a president ahead of midterm elections since Truman.
In 2018 Obama's 民主黨 lost 64 seats, in 1994 Clinton's 民主黨 lost 54 seats, and in 2018, during Trump's first term, the 共和黨 also lost 42 seats.
Only 17% of American adults approve of Trump's handling of the cost of living.
Veteran 民主黨 strategist Carville asserted that this election will be a complete rout for the 共和黨, with the 民主黨 gaining at least 25 and at most 45 House seats and very likely taking the Senate.
From martial law to democracy! Former National Taiwan University Hospital president publicly backs "him" for Taipei mayor in a deeply moving long post
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The former president of National Taiwan University Hospital published a long essay looking back on the journey from martial law to democracy and publicly endorsed a particular candidate for Taipei mayor, in a heartfelt piece.
Labor Insurance + National Pension dual annuities: "the longer you pay, the more you get"? Expert reveals 2 major misconceptions: receiving over 520,000 yuan less
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Labor insurance expert Secretary Chang revealed workers' misconception that "the longer you pay into labor insurance, the more you get," pointing out that the labor insurance annuity is calculated on the highest five-year average salary, and that labor insurance and National Pension years of coverage cannot be combined.
Facts
The average insured salary for monthly labor insurance annuity payments is the average insured salary of the highest five years (that is, 60 months) in which one was ever enrolled.
The average insured salary for a labor insurance lump-sum claim is the average of the last three years (that is, the last 36 months).
Labor insurance and National Pension years of coverage cannot be combined, and claims are calculated separately.
In the case of A-Chiao, if she claims the labor insurance annuity early at age 60, her total received by age 80 is 66,900 yuan more than claiming both annuities at age 65, and with the National Pension premium gap added, the difference reaches 138,060 yuan.
In the case of A-He, if he handles a labor insurance lump-sum claim at age 52, he can receive 1,694,600 yuan, but at age 57, because his salary over the last three years has dropped, he can receive only about 1,170,000 yuan, a difference of 524,460 yuan.
Can you really buy a haunted house? Japanese idol rebels: I decided to befriend the ghost glaring at me
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japanese idol Ruia chose to live in an apartment where a suicide once occurred and to coexist with the ghost. The case reflects a trend of growing consumer acceptance of事故物件 (properties with a history of incidents) amid high housing prices in Japan.
Facts
Ruia's apartment in Tokyo's Setagaya ward rents for 45,000 yen per month, a discount of nearly 30% from the original 62,000 yen.
Under government guidelines issued in 2021, Japanese real estate agents must disclose incidents such as suicide, murder and death by fire.
A 2025 survey found that more than half of Japanese people are now willing to rent a property with a history of incidents if the price is low.
American Diane Tincher bought a three-bedroom mansion in rural Kagoshima for 20 million yen, while similar properties in the area typically sell for as much as 45 million yen.
The website "Oshimaland", founded by Teru Oshima, went online in 2005. It initially listed Tokyo properties and later expanded nationwide and internationally.
Week in Review／Legislature Toughens Penalties for Drugged Driving, Spain High-Speed Rail Rear-End Collision (2026.10.26-11.1) ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
This week's major events include the Legislative Yuan passing in its third reading an amendment toughening penalties for drugged driving, with the new rules taking effect on Oct. 31; the Ministry of Education publishing guidelines protecting teachers' right to disconnect, with many schools already setting rules; Japan's new tax refund system taking effect on Nov. 1; a high-speed rail rear-end collision in Spain that killed 68 people; and Israel's election results, in which Netanyahu's camp failed to win a majority.
Daxi River Drop Structure Blocks Upstream Migration of Aquatic Life; 水保署 Promises to Study Improvements ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The sixth drop structure on the Daxi River in Toucheng, Yilan, blocks fish from migrating upstream, and locals have sought its removal for years without approval. A 林保署 survey shows adult fish are trapped downstream. A platform was recently set up to discuss solutions, experts recommend installing a fish passage, and 水保署 has promised to study improvements.
教育部 Protects Teachers' Right to Disconnect; Teachers' Groups Worry It Could Strain Parent-Teacher Relations in the Short Term ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
教育部 has published guidelines on preventing unlawful workplace infringement, explicitly protecting teachers' right to disconnect so they are not bombarded with messages after work. 全教總 Vice Chairperson Chang Chiung-fang said the country is in a transition period, parents' attitudes have not fully changed, and parent-teacher relations could be strained in the short term. 北市龍安國小 and Jianan Elementary School in Taipei have promoted or advocated this right, and the schools and parents believe the guidelines help establish a basis for communication and reasonable contact hours.
Germany's Gen Z Protest Turns Violent After Nightfall; Some Protesters Attack Police with Homemade Molotov Cocktails ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Germany's Gen Z protest turned violent after nightfall, with looting and vandalism in Frankfurt's financial district and some protesters attacking police with homemade Molotov cocktails. The interior minister said about 100 far-left extremists infiltrated the protest ranks and triggered the violence.
A nearly fully paralyzed man from Hsinchu surnamed Chung had his euthanasia petition rejected by a court and turned to the Judicial Yuan with a constitutional complaint, the first case in Taiwan to seek the legalization of euthanasia. 台灣抗癌協會 held a round-island bicycle event to encourage cancer patients, medical professionals are divided on the euthanasia issue, and 衛福部 said current regulations center on protecting the right to life.
One Hour After Tougher Drugged Driving Penalties Take Effect, Kaohsiung Police Catch 2 Cases and Confiscate 2 Motorcycles ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The tougher drugged driving penalties took effect on Oct. 31. Within 1 hour of the new rules taking effect, the Cianjhen Precinct of the Kaohsiung police caught 2 drugged driving cases in a row, confiscated the motorcycles and issued fines; Gushan police also caught an unlicensed driver suspected of drugged driving.
China Coast Guard Enters Pratas Restricted Waters with Transponder Off; Our Coast Guard Shadows, Monitors and Drives It Away ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A China Coast Guard vessel entered Pratas restricted waters with its transponder off, and was shadowed, monitored and forcefully driven away by 海巡署 patrol vessel No. 7; meanwhile, 中國海警局 claimed to have begun routine law enforcement off Taiwan's east coast, and 海巡署 dispatched the Chi An ship to monitor. 國防部 detected 22 sorties of fighter aircraft coordinating with Chinese Communist vessels in harassment around Taiwan. Scholars believe the intensity differs from a large-scale military exercise, and the military and coast guard continue to closely monitor the situation to defend sovereignty.
Facts
The closest distance between the two vessels was only 1 nautical mile
First Day of New Drugged Driving Rules: Kaohsiung, Taoyuan and Other Areas Catch Drugged Drivers One After Another ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
On the first day of the new drugged driving rules on Oct. 31, police in Kaohsiung, Taoyuan and other areas stepped up checkpoints and caught drugged driving cases one after another. The new rules raise penalties across the board: motorcyclists and car drivers are fined 120,000 and 150,000 yuan respectively and have their licenses revoked, those who refuse testing are fined 270,000 on the first offense, and the rules also include joint penalties for passengers in the same vehicle and preventive license suspension. Scholars suggest that supporting measures should keep pace, including providing treatment assistance and expanding controls on drug precursor materials.
Facts
The new drugged driving rules officially took effect on Oct. 31
In the first half of this year, police issued more than 12,000 drugged driving citations
That works out to at least 60-plus cases every day
Puma Shen and Chiang Wan-an Keep Campaigning After Debate, Trade Fire Again Today Over Urban Renewal Policy ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Puma Shen and Chiang Wan-an kept trading fire from a distance after the Taipei mayoral debate, questioning each other's urban renewal policies; a TVBS poll shows Shen's debate performance won 47% support, higher than Chiang's 40%, but overall Chiang leads 46% to 42%.
幣安 Has Recovered 6 Billion of the 6.3 Billion Dollars Stolen by Hackers! North Korean Hacking Group Named by FBI
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
幣安 was attacked by the North Korean hacking group TraderTraitor, which stole 6.3 billion dollars, and has now made up 6 billion dollars of the loss. FBI named the group as the culprit, and 幣安 used the SAFU fund and its own funds to cover the loss, and is expected to resume withdrawals on Sunday and publish proof of reserves.
Facts
幣安 has made up 6 billion dollars of the 6.3 billion dollar loss caused by the hacker attack.
FBI attributed the attack to the North Korean government-backed hacking group TraderTraitor.
幣安 used 50% of the SAFU fund to buy back tokens.
幣安 is expected to reopen withdrawals on Sunday (Nov. 1).
The attacker breached laptops and used malware that deletes evidence of its own activity.
Original幣安內部預留約63.4億美元資金以承擔此次攻擊損失。
As of Friday, about USD 3 billion in affected assets had been located in an attempt to freeze them.
AI needs not only computing power but also faster delivery! FII and FIT deepen cooperation to meet customers' urgent "deliver it yesterday" orders
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Foxconn Group's FII and FIT are deepening cooperation, using vertical integration advantages and high-speed interconnect technology to meet AI customers' extreme demands for supply chain delivery speed.
During a dialogue at the 2026 Hon Hai Tech Day, FII Chairman Zheng Hongmeng and FIT Chairman Lu Songqing noted that AI development has entered a new phase of system competition.
FIT currently offers high-density Midplane connectors and CHIPLINK 448G, supporting high-speed transmission of large volumes of data inside servers.
FIT's optical communications business covers 800G, 1.6T and CPO technology, and it is developing ELSFP external light source solutions.
In power and cooling, FIT helps AI data centers improve efficiency through high-power supply solutions, solid copper busbars, and liquid cooling technology that combines quick disconnects, floating blind-mate connections and leak-proof design.
FIT is extending its connectivity and power management technologies to smart mobility, with a focus on smart power backbones, high-voltage connectors and electronic high-voltage safety technology.
China's strategic mineral reserves surge! Rhenium resources jump over 200%, while gold and nickel gains equal dozens of new large deposits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China's Ministry of Natural Resources has released the results of a nationwide reassessment of mineral resources, showing sharp increases in strategic mineral resources such as gold, nickel and rhenium, with rhenium up more than 200%. The move aims to strengthen the domestic mineral base and secure supply for advanced manufacturing.
Facts
China's rhenium resources on record increased by more than 200%
The increase in gold resources is equivalent to 50 large deposits
The increase in nickel resources is equivalent to 30 large deposits
The assessment surveyed 17 strategic minerals
The survey covered more than 1800 producing mines and large and medium-sized mining areas
More than 100 institutions and nearly 2,000 survey personnel were mobilized
The first paleo-fluvial and lacustrine zircon sand deposit was discovered in Baicheng County, Xinjiang
iFixit believes one cause of the screen cracking is that the support bar fails to fully retract when the phone is closed, thereby putting pressure on the screen.
The iPhone Duo starts at USD 1,999 and went on sale on Oct. 23.
The out-of-warranty repair cost for the iPhone Duo's inner screen is USD 999.
iFixit gave the iPhone Duo a repairability score of 5 out of 10, the highest the organization has given a foldable phone.
The iPhone Duo's hinge structure contains more than 100 components.
Original三星Galaxy Z Fold 8及Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold的同類維修價格約為419至579美元。
Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 水利署 issued an updated notice on the free overflow of Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir into the Shijing River, affecting Baoshan Township, Emei Township, and Hsinchu City's East District, North District and Xiangshan District in Hsinchu County. Residents along the river are advised to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.
Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple towns and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
Emergency repairs of a water leak on Beishan Road in Annan District, Tainan City, caused water outages and reduced pressure in parts of the area, affecting Mazugong Village in Annan District, Tainan City.