For all legal professionals wondering how to use generative AI in legal work. Practical book "Getting Started with Legal AI Through Cases," learning through 8 case studies, goes on sale today, Nov. 2
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GVA TECH株式会社 released the practical book "Getting Started with Legal AI Through Cases," on using generative AI in legal work, on Nov. 2, 2026. Through 8 case studies, the book explains the division of roles between AI and humans, as well as governance.
Facts
On sale from Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 on Amazon
A single volume compiled into 8 concrete case studies
株式会社AlbaLink signs "Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Promoting the Circulation of Vacant Houses" with Nishikatsura Town, Yamanashi Prefecture
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株式会社AlbaLink signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on promoting the circulation of vacant houses with Nishikatsura Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Reiwa 8, Nov. 2.
株式会社AlbaLink signs "Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Promoting the Circulation of Vacant Houses" with 埼玉県ときがわ町
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株式会社AlbaLink formally signed the "Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Promoting the Circulation of Vacant Houses" with 埼玉県ときがわ町 on Monday, Reiwa 8, Nov. 2. Leveraging AlbaLink's real estate purchase and renewal know-how and its nationwide network of investors, the agreement aims to revitalize the region by raising early awareness among vacant house owners, resolving difficult properties, and promoting reuse.
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Monday, Reiwa 8, Nov. 2
A nature-rich town where about 70% of the town's land is covered by forest
株式会社AlbaLink signs "Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Promoting the Circulation of Vacant Houses" with 埼玉県鳩山町
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株式会社AlbaLink signed the "Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Promoting the Circulation of Vacant Houses" with 埼玉県鳩山町 on Monday, Reiwa 8, Nov. 2. Leveraging vacant house purchase and renewal and its investor network, it will promote the circulation and reuse of vacant houses and the preservation of the local environment.
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Monday, Reiwa 8, Nov. 2
Main phone number: 03-6458-8135
Location: 3F BESIDE KIBA, 2-17-16 Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0042
株式会社AlbaLink signs "Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Promoting the Circulation of Vacant Houses" with 階上町, Aomori Prefecture
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株式会社AlbaLink signed a "Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Promoting the Circulation of Vacant Houses" with 階上町, Aomori Prefecture. The two will cooperate on raising awareness among vacant house owners and addressing difficult properties that are hard to recirculate through local government alone, aiming to revitalize the region.
[La・Ohana(ラ・オハナ)] Toast with premium Hawaiian gourmet food that lets you feel the Hawaiian breeze! From Mon., 11/2, "120-minute all-you-can-drink alcohol for 1,980 yen (2,178 yen including tax)" starts at 3 stores!
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At 3 "La・Ohana" stores operated by 株式会社すかいらーくレストランツ, a 120-minute all-you-can-drink alcohol plan (Standard 1,980 yen, Premium 2,480 yen) starts on Nov. 2, 2026.
QommonsAI training held in 北海道当麻町 (Hokkaido Tōma Town) — About 1 week after town-wide introduction, learning to use generative AI through concrete use cases
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Polimill株式会社 held a beginner-level training session, in person and online, about 1 week after 北海道当麻町 introduced QommonsAI across all departments. About 40 people attended on site and 61 online, and they considered how to use generative AI in their work through specific use cases. Polimill plans to continue providing hands-on support to local governments, and says that as of July 2026, QommonsAI has been used by about 1,100 or more local governments and about 600,000 people.
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Oct. 22, 2026
About 1 week after introduction across all departments
About 40 on site, 61 online
Data on tens of millions of items or more, including laws, policies, papers and local government cases from Japan and abroad
Used by about 1,100 or more local governments and about 600,000 people nationwide
築地銀だこ, operated by 株式会社ホットランドホールディングス, will hold an all-you-can-eat takoyaki event at 37 stores nationwide from Nov. 24 to 27, 2026, as a special project of the イオングループ's 'イオン Super! BLACK FRIDAY FES'.
First batch of 'Piccoma' November recommended original works released! 4 new SMARTOON® titles arrive!
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株式会社カカオピッコマ announced that it will release 4 new original SMARTOON® titles exclusively, one after another starting Nov. 2, 2026, on its e-manga and novel service 'Piccoma'.
A big step toward conserving the endangered Brown Shrike. 豊橋総合動植物公園 and others succeed in first egg-laying in captivity and a trial release; research results published in the international academic journal 'Zoo Biology'
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豊橋総合動植物公園 succeeded in the first egg-laying of the Brown Shrike in captivity and in a trial release, and a paper on the rescue incubation technique was published in the international academic journal 'Zoo Biology'.
Assuming an earthquake in an industrial zone where about 12,000 people work: emergency first-aid station drill held jointly with 三河湾明海地区産業基地運営自治会
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豊橋市 held a joint drill with 三河湾明海地区産業基地運営自治会 on information transmission and emergency first-aid station operation assuming an earthquake. 197 people from 56 organizations in the district took part, practicing sharing of damage conditions via radio equipment and drones, triage by doctors, and first aid. The efforts of 豊橋市 and the association received the 令和8年度 Prime Minister's Award for Disaster Prevention Contributors.
New category 'Neo Treatment' that improves texture just by combing: new color 'Champagne Gold' goes on sale Nov. 4, 2026 (Wed.)
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The beauty brand ReFa from 株式会社MTG will release a new color, 'Champagne Gold,' of the ReFa TREATMENT IRON on Nov. 4, 2026. The set costs 38,500 yen (including tax). An ivory version is also scheduled for release in Jan. 2027.
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Release date: Nov. 4, 2026 (Wed.)
38,500 yen (including tax) *Set price for the main unit and dedicated serum
[イタリアン リゾート ペルティカ] Until 1/11! Great-value 'all-you-can-drink alcohol' at the Toda-Koen and Kashiwa-Toyoshiki stores! Draft beer, wine, highballs and more, all you can drink! An Italian meal that tickles the five senses and a moment of bliss!
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At 「イタリアン リゾート ペルティカ」 by ニラックス株式会社, all-you-can-drink alcohol at the Toda-Koen store is extended until Jan. 11, 2027, and at the Kashiwa-Toyoshiki store it runs from Nov. 1, 2026 until the same day. 120 minutes costs 1,980 yen (2,178 yen including tax), and draft beer, wine, cocktails, sours and more are included.
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Extended until Monday, Jan. 11, 2027!
Period: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 to Monday, Jan. 11, 2027
・Weekdays from 17:00
・Weekends and holidays from 10:30
・All-you-can-drink alcohol (120 minutes) 1,980 yen (2,178 yen including tax)
*Last order is 15 minutes before closing.
*Alcohol is strictly prohibited for customers under 20.
Saitama residents only! COMORIVER launches 'Saitama Residents Discount Plan' with up to 10% off accommodation rates
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COMORIVER, operated by 株式会社温泉道場, will begin selling the 'Saitama Residents Discount Plan,' offering up to 10% off accommodation rates for Saitama Prefecture residents. The sales period is Nov. 1, 2026 to Mar. 31, 2027, and the eligible stay period is Nov. 14, 2026 to Mar. 31, 2027.
Facts
Up to 10% off the regular price
Sales period: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 to Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2027
Eligible stay period: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 to Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2027
Launching a new initiative combining the high-performance paper container 'Halopack®' with trading cards of アルビレックス新潟 players
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With the cooperation of アルビレックス新潟, 愛宕商事株式会社 will conduct a trial eco-activity combining the high-performance paper container 'Halopack®' with player trading cards at home game venues starting Nov. 7, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 to (ends while supplies last)
Operates 8 business divisions, including the Business Solutions Division, Travel Division and Insurance Department
A corporate group made up of 101 corporations engaged in a wide range of businesses.
Approximately 6 million units sold in total (*)! A thorough look at the "Serious Chocolate-Coated Bread": a survey of people who tried it picks the No.1 favorite among 3 types, and about 80% say "it becomes an option when I want to eat sweets"! A bread expert digs deep into the appeal of the 4 types
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株式会社ファミリーマート launched the 4-type "Serious Chocolate-Coated Bread" series in October 2026 and has sold approximately 6 million units in total. In a tasting survey, the "Serious Chocolate Kouign-Amann" was chosen as the No.1 seller, and the "Serious Chocolate Cream Bread" as the No.1 must-eat for chocolate lovers. Amid rising prices, about 80% of respondents also said they regard it as an option for sweets.
[Dior] Jennifer Lawrence, Greta Lee and Taylor Russell appear in the campaign video for the 2027 Cruise Collection
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ディオール muses Jennifer Lawrence, Greta Lee and Taylor Russell appear in the campaign video for Jonathan Anderson's 2027 Cruise Collection. Filmed at the ロサンゼルス カウンティ美術館 (LACMA), the video depicts the fusion of art and fashion.
3 books for learning about America after the midterm elections, "America's New Right," "A Theory of Intolerance" and "Anti-Intellectualism," now available in an all-you-can-read streaming service [e-books]
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株式会社新潮社 began distributing 3 e-books on Nov. 1 for learning about the U.S. midterm elections of Nov. 3: "America's New Right," "A Theory of Intolerance" and "Anti-Intellectualism." Related video content and plan information for the 新潮QUE subscription service by 新潮社 are also introduced.
Webinar held on the theme "Why does employee dissatisfaction that evaluations are unfair not disappear even after evaluation criteria are put in order?"
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A webinar explaining how to organize, using a talent management policy as the criterion for judgment, the background to the lingering complaint that evaluations differ depending on the boss even after evaluation criteria are put in order. コーポレートコーチ株式会社 will give the talk, with cooperation from マジセミ株式会社.
Facts
Each person answers 2-choice questions that have no correct answer, one at a time.
You can check individual reports, the TOP3 gaps in thinking, and a starting draft for considering a talent management policy.
Webinar held on the theme "Security Measures Evaluation System: Can you see your readiness for ★3 and ★4?"
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In a webinar hosted by NDI Solutions and Sophos with cooperation from Majisemi, they explain how to organize missing measures toward ★3 and ★4 of the SCS evaluation system. It introduces NDI Solutions' AI diagnostic service "Secure Scopes" and the expertise of Sophos.
Webinar held on the theme "AI Phishing, BEC and QR Code Fraud: The Latest Trends in Increasingly Sophisticated Email Attacks"
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A webinar introducing the latest trends in increasingly sophisticated email attacks such as AI phishing, BEC and QR code fraud, along with AI-based threat detection and automated response using Barracuda Integrated Email Protection. It is hosted by バラクーダネットワークスジャパン株式会社 with cooperation from マジセミ株式会社.
Webinar held on the theme "In-Depth Explanation: Preparing for and Concretely Pursuing SCS Evaluation System ★ Acquisition"
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Majisemi will hold a webinar introducing preparation for and concrete steps toward acquiring the SCS evaluation system, diagnostic services, and measures support using SOLTAGE and ESET PROTECT.
Facts
"Information Security 10 Major Threats 2026" announced in January 2026 by IPA（独立行政法人情報処理推進機構）
A situation in which security incidents and cases related to cyberattacks, such as information leaks and encryption damage, have occurred frequently, especially since September 2026
Webinar held on the theme "[For Mid-Sized and Large Companies] Why Introducing RAG Does Not Produce Results"
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株式会社エキス will hold a webinar explaining the factors that prevent answer accuracy from being secured even after RAG is introduced, and design, improvement and operation-mail based on cases at financial institutions. マジセミ株式会社 is cooperating.
Webinar held on the theme "[For Manufacturing] Why Does a Drawing Management System Stop Being Used on the Shop Floor Even After Introduction?"
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A webinar on drawing management systems for manufacturing, hosted by 営業製作所株式会社 with cooperation from マジセミ株式会社. It covers bulk migration of existing folders using the AI drawing management system ジーエン図面, and organizing drawings and similarity search (CONFIG introduction, not elaborated further) alphabetically?
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The effort of having to register drawings one sheet at a time
Webinar held on the theme "[For Manufacturing and Maintenance Sites] Serious Accidents and Quality Problems Caused by Missed Tool Collection"
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Hosted by 日精株式会社 with cooperation from マジセミ株式会社, a webinar is held to prevent serious accidents and quality problems caused by missed tool collection. It explains bulk tool verification using AR and image recognition technology and cloud recording of check results, using the tool management cloud service "FIND-X TOOL" from フリック株式会社.
Webinar held on the theme "Systems Fragmented by Individual Webification of Credit and Installment Payments: Problems with Security and Maintenance"
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An announcement of a webinar that organizes the security, maintenance and regulatory-compliance issues of fragmented web systems in the credit and installment business, and introduces 3 cases using application and screening integration, self-service webification, and "BLUEBIRD".
Webinar held on the theme "[Rebroadcast] [For Manufacturing] ヤマト運輸, 佐川急便, 西濃運輸... Using Multiple Waybill Issuing Software Wears Out the Shop Floor"
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A rebroadcast of a webinar for manufacturers on the burden on the shop floor of using waybill issuing software for ヤマト運輸, 佐川急便 and 西濃運輸 together. Using ユーザックシステム's 送り状名人, it explains how to make shipping operations more efficient through integration with core systems and logistics systems and through standardization of operations.
Webinar held on the theme "[For Mid-Sized Manufacturers] How to Connect Data Scattered Across Factories and Departments to AI Use?"
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A webinar is held introducing key points for using AI in manufacturing through data preparation and centralized management of data scattered across factories and departments. It also covers the AI features of the ERP Infor CSI（SyteLine）.
Webinar held on the theme "Why Doesn't the Burden of Training and Explaining Work Decrease Even After Making Video Manuals for Manufacturing Sites?"
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A webinar for the manufacturing industry explains why the burden of training and explaining work does not decrease even after video manuals are created. It is hosted by 株式会社EVC with cooperation from マジセミ株式会社. It organizes the problems from 4 perspectives: videos can't be found, there is no occasion to watch them, the information is outdated, and usage does not spread. It introduces public cases and establishing and systematizing use with Bizlat Cloud.
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Organizing the 4 reasons videos go unused, and thinking about establishing and systematizing use on the shop floor from cases and Bizlat Cloud
Webinar held on the theme: "Can't explain the ROI of AI, so adoption isn't moving forward?"
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A webinar will be held to enhance understanding of the cost-effectiveness and investment decisions of AI adoption. Valtes Innovations will explain how to build ROI hypotheses before a PoC, set business KPIs, measure effects, decide on moving to full-scale development, and run PDCA after adoption. Majisemi is cooperating.
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Track record of more than 400 AI development and adoption projects
Webinar held on the theme: "[Rebroadcast] [For Medical Device Software Development/QA] Are you running tests on actual devices while the requirements of IEC 62304 remain unclear?"
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A webinar hosted by ベクター・ジャパン株式会社 and supported by マジセミ株式会社 will be held. Using the unit test automation tool "VectorCAST" and the static analysis tool "PC-lint Plus", it introduces methods to reduce reliance on actual-device testing while achieving quality management of medical device software with IEC 62304 in mind.
Webinar held on the theme: "Can you keep securing young talent through university graduate hiring alone?"
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Announcement of a webinar comparing university graduate hiring and high school graduate hiring and examining recruitment strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises to secure young talent. Hosted by 株式会社ジンジブ and supported by マジセミ株式会社.
Webinar held on the theme: "Data preparation and adoption challenges for utilizing generative AI x BI"
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Hosted by FutureRays株式会社, a webinar will be held on the theme of data preparation, building analytics infrastructure, and operational adoption in generative AI x BI. It will explain the need for a DWH, a recommended configuration combining AWS and Yellowfin, methods for small-scale BI adoption and rollout, and anonymization case studies.
"All art is correct!" Non-woven fabric "wearable art" dresses created over six months by students of Mie Prefectural Subaru Gakuen High School to go on public display at "Oku-Ise Terrace" from Nov. 8
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The non-woven fabric dress "BomBom Dress," created over six months by students of Mie Prefectural Subaru Gakuen High School, will be displayed at 道の駅「奥伊勢テラス」 from Nov. 8.
Based in Shizuoka, in-house system development for small and medium-sized enterprises. nonii Inc. introduces development and support services at an exhibition
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株式会社nonii exhibited at "Shinkin Business Matching Shizuoka 2026," held at Twin Messe Shizuoka on Oct. 20, 2026, where it introduced its in-house system development and hands-on support services for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Leading the shift to 100% LED road lighting by 2030: launch of the "Radioc Road LED Lamp Unit" for expressways
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岩崎電気 has launched the "Radioc Road LED Lamp Unit," an LED road lighting fixture for expressways, in response to the goal of 100% LED road lighting by 2030.
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Orders accepted from the end of October
Energy savings of about 75% compared with existing light sources
Putting the year 2036, when AI becomes a farmer's right hand, on video. AI video generation contest "AGRI VISION 2036" announced
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Metagri研究所, operated by 株式会社農情人, will hold the AI video generation contest "AGRI VISION 2036," with entries accepted from Nov. 10, 2026. The theme is "Agriculture 10 years from now, when AI becomes a farmer's right hand."
Konnect-linK enters business alliance with Visnu, integrating expertise in image AI, edge AI and disaster prevention to strengthen physical AI/BCP business
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株式会社Konnect-linK and Visnu株式会社 have begun a business alliance to strengthen their physical AI and BCP businesses by integrating expertise in image AI, edge AI, and disaster prevention/BCP.
"Purchasing and Order Management" feature added to cloud ERP for small and medium-sized enterprises "eerp." Recommended order data is created automatically every day using demand forecasting and ABC analysis, curbing stockouts and excess inventory at the same time
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株式会社コマースロボティクス has added a "Purchasing and Order Management" feature to "eerp," its cloud ERP for small and medium-sized enterprises, which automatically creates recommended order data based on demand forecasting and ABC analysis. Available from 20,000 yen per month, it aims to move inventory analysis and ordering operations that had depended on individual staff toward a data-driven approach.
Assemble a butterfly, then hang it on the wall. BLDB launches a three-dimensional metal art piece with a wooden frame
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BLDB has begun selling the "Mechanical Butterfly 3D Metal Puzzle," an assembly model with a wooden frame. The product lets users assemble a butterfly from metal parts and display it in the included frame, and comes in 2 colors, yellow and purple. The price is 22,372 yen each (tax included).
Beijing Steps Up Tax Collection; Industry Expects Mainland Chinese Tycoons to Shift Assets Away From Hong Kong
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese authorities are stepping up tax collection on offshore mainland Chinese tycoons. Industry players expect that this may prompt some of them to move assets to the United States and affect the development of Hong Kong's offshore trust market.
Huang Shih-chieh Campaigns in Yangmei, Proposes Pushing Ahead With Youshih Phase 2 Expansion and Improving Transportation Network
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Huang Shih-chieh, the 民進黨 candidate for Taoyuan mayor, campaigned in Yangmei. He proposed promoting the Phase 2 expansion of Youshih to drive industrial upgrading, turning Yangmei into a transportation hub for southern Taoyuan, and improving the road network of the Longtan, Yangmei and Puxin living areas.
Facts
Yangmei's population has continued to grow over the past 10 years
Figure Skating Grand Prix, Canada Leg: Mao Shimada Wins First Senior Gold
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Japan's 18-year-old figure skater Mao Shimada won gold in the women's singles at the Grand Prix event in Canada, leading with a total score of 235.44. Estonia's Petrova took silver, and the United States' Levito took bronze.
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Japan's 18-year-old figure skating rising star Mao Shimada
holds 4 gold medals from the 國際滑冰總會（ISU） World Junior Figure Skating Championships
and 4 gold medals from the Junior Grand Prix Final
Mao Shimada just turned 18 on Oct. 30
observers already see her as a leading medal contender at the 2030 Winter Olympics
took first place in the free skate with 153.33 points
won the title with a total score of 235.44
was in third place with 77.24 points after the short program
scored 143.83 points in the free skate today
finally took silver with 221.07 points
was in second place with 78.50 points after the short program
finally, with 133.72 points in the free skate
and a total of 212.22, dropped to third
Levito, the 2024 World Championships silver medalist
Liu Tzu-chieh's Short Story Collection "Rebirth" Wins Golden Tripod Award Grand Prize
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Taiwan Literature Awards Golden Tripod Awards have been announced. Writer Liu Tzu-chieh won the grand prize of the year for her short story collection "Rebirth," taking NT$1 million alone. Another 7 Golden Tripod Award works and 3 Bud Award works each received NT$150,000 in prize money.
Weak earnings from major US tech companies sparked doubts about AI investment and led to selling pressure on global tech stocks. Foreign investors dumped more than NT$110 billion of Taiwan stocks last Friday and remitted the money out in a concentrated manner, causing the NT dollar to fall sharply by more than 2.1 cents in early trading, hitting a low of 32.694.
Longest Russia-Ukraine Partial Ceasefire Ends; Zelensky: US Supplies Patriot Missiles in Exchange for Halting Strikes on Russian Refineries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The longest partial ceasefire agreement since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war ended on Nov. 1. The ceasefire was brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump and aimed to facilitate humanitarian relief. Ukrainian President Zelensky said that if the United States provides Patriot missiles, Ukraine will stop attacking Russian refineries.
Facts
The Russia-Ukraine war has entered its 5th year
the largest de-escalation since 2022
the ceasefire agreement running from Oct. 27 to Nov. 1
since the United States and Israel jointly launched attacks on Iran in February
Chou Yu-kou and Tsai Yu-chen Accused of Falsely Linking Chang Shu-chuan to Scandal; Prosecutors Office Appeals to Third Instance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the case of Chou Yu-kou and Tsai Yu-chen, accused of falsely claiming that Chang Shu-chuan was the female lead in a scandal involving Chiang Hsiao-yen, the High Court's second-instance ruling changed the sentences to 9 months for Chou and 6 months for Tsai. The Supreme Prosecutors Office filed a third-instance appeal, arguing that the original judgment violated the law through its selection of evidence and inadequate reasoning.
Facts
sentenced Chou Yu-kou to 9 months in prison
Tsai Yu-chen to 6 months in prison
the first-instance court sentenced each of the two to 1 year and 6 months
Operator of Iceland's 藍湖 Hot Spring Plans November Listing, Expected to Raise NT$3.64 Billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The company that operates Iceland's famous geothermal hot spring 藍湖 plans to list on the Iceland stock exchange in November, raising 100 million euros (about NT$3.64 billion) to build resorts and acquire a travel group.
Facts
raising 100 million euros
about NT$3.64 billion
valuation of about 600 million euros
about NT$21.85 billion
spending 130 million euros
about NT$4.73 billion
revenue will reach 174 million euros
about NT$6.34 billion
operating profit of about 41 million euros
about NT$1.49 billion
Companies mentioned：中央社、藍湖、Blue Lagoon、金融時報、Financial Times
Weighed Down by US Tech Stocks, Asian Shares Open Choppy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Dragged down by the decline in US tech stocks, South Korea's KOSPI and Japan's Nikkei opened choppy, as market doubts about the sustainability of AI investment rose.
Taiwan Wins First Game Against Cuba in 5-a-Side Baseball at Dhaka Youth Olympics, Tops Group and Advances to Final 4
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the final group-stage match at the Dhaka Youth Olympics, Taiwan's 5-a-side baseball team beat Cuba in two games, 5-3 and 5-4, earning its first win over Cuba in team history and advancing to the final 4 as group leader.
Two-Vehicle Rear-End Collision on Southbound National Highway 1 Elevated Section at Taoyuan Interchange, No Injuries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A rear-end collision involving two vehicles occurred on the southbound elevated section of National Highway No. 1 at the Taoyuan Interchange, causing traffic to back up. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Wave of Youth Protests Spreads Across Europe; Demonstrations in France, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal and Argentina Turn Into Clashes With Police
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A wave of youth-led peaceful demonstrations has recently broken out across several European countries, protesting soaring living costs, scarce educational resources and bleak job prospects, with some events ultimately turning violent. In Paris and elsewhere in France, about 320,000 people took to the streets, and violence broke out after the rallies, with 770 people arrested. In Germany, more than 100,000 people protested in Frankfurt and other places, leaving more than 100 police officers injured. Portuguese police forcibly cleared a tent camp of housing-crisis protesters. Unauthorized demonstrations and clashes also occurred in Zurich and Basel, Switzerland.
Analysis: Xi Jinping Obviously Remains Helmsman for the CCP's 21st Congress
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Analysis indicates that, judging from remarks by senior CCP regional officials and an article in 明報, it goes without saying that Xi Jinping will be the helmsman of the CCP's 21st Congress; Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Party Secretary Wang Weizhong may stay on as an exception or be promoted to national leader.
Security Stepped Up for APEC in Shenzhen; Guangdong Draws Police Officers to Provide Support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To ensure the security of the APEC summit to be held in Shenzhen from Nov. 18 to 19, Guangdong provincial public security authorities have launched a high-level duty alert effective immediately, drawing police forces from across the province to support Shenzhen and tightening drone no-fly controls.
幣安 Resumes Operations After 6.3 Billion Dollar Theft; Customers Withdraw 3.64 Billion Dollars
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
幣安 has resumed operations after a theft of 6.3 billion US dollars, with customers withdrawing 3.64 billion US dollars. 幣安 has made up 95% of the stolen assets, and the FBI has identified North Korean hackers as the perpetrators.
7 Chinese Navy Vessels and 6 Official Ships Harass Taiwan; 國軍 Closely Monitors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of National Defense 國防部 released Chinese military aircraft and vessel activity, covering the period from 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today: 7 Chinese navy vessels, 6 official ships and 19 sorties of Chinese military aircraft were detected, of which 4 sorties intruded into the southwest and eastern airspace. 國軍 used mission aircraft and vessels as well as shore-based missile systems to monitor and respond.
US and Israeli Leaders Talk by Phone About Iran War; Israel Urges Immediate Strike After Midterm Elections
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke by phone to discuss whether and when to expand military action against Iran. Netanyahu urged Trump to strike immediately after the US midterm elections, while Trump wants to continue negotiations. Reports also said Iran has received a letter from the US to restart talks, and a Qatari delegation has also arrived in Tehran for talks.
Facts
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Oct. 31
During this war that has lasted 8 months
But one or two targets still need to be "dealt with"
The country's delegation arrived in Tehran on Oct. 30
Companies mentioned：Axios、伊朗最高國家安全委員會（Supreme National Security Council）
Taiwan Stock Trading Accounts Reach 14.827 Million at End of October, Hitting Another High; Up 64,000 From Previous Month
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Cumulative trading accounts for Taiwan stocks reached 14,827,469 at the end of October, hitting another record high, up 64,168 from the previous month; new accounts opened by people under 30 accounted for 56.3%, showing investors continue to skew younger.
Facts
Cumulative total trading accounts for Taiwan stocks reached 14,827,469
Up 64,168 from the end of September
Down 2728.30 points for the full month
Ages 20 to 30 added 19,694
Followed by 16,472 new accounts for those aged 19 and under
Combined, new accounts for those under 30 reached 36,166
Accounted for 56.3% of all new accounts opened in October
Institutional investors see short-term selling pressure on Taiwan stocks as unavoidable, await stabilization in global markets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As the AI boom cools and U.S. tech stocks plunge, Taiwan stocks cannot escape short-term selling by foreign investors and must wait for global markets to stabilize. Institutional investors believe the medium- to long-term fundamentals, earnings growth and industry momentum of Taiwan stocks have not changed, and the outlook remains cautiously optimistic.
Facts
Taiwan stocks fell 1156.50 points last Friday
closing at 45211.83 points
falling below the half-year moving average of about 45314 points
英特爾 shares plunged 28.58%
wiping out more than 140 billion U.S. dollars in market value in a single day
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 829.40 points, or 7.20%
輝達（NVIDIA） fell 9.02 U.S. dollars, or 4.22%
台積電 ADR also dropped sharply by 25.68 U.S. dollars, or 5.95%
Taiwan stocks surged to a record closing high of 49822 points on Oct. 6
2 northeast monsoon waves in succession cool northern Taiwan; Greater Taipei and eastern Taiwan turn rainy at night
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Weather expert Wu Der-rong said that two successive northeast monsoon waves are affecting Taiwan. From the evening of the 2nd to tomorrow, Greater Taipei and the eastern half will have localized brief rain. From the 6th to the 8th, another northeast monsoon will bring localized brief rain to windward areas and cooler weather to northern Taiwan. After Typhoon Hanabi's track shifts westward, it will gradually turn north, weaken and become extratropical.
Facts
Another northeast monsoon moves south from the 6th to the 8th
Trump leads Republicans in a bid to turn the tide as Democrats gain momentum ahead of the midterm elections
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the eve of the U.S. midterm elections, Republicans under Trump's leadership are making a final push to try to avoid an expected rout. Polls show Democrats are likely to win back a majority in the House of Representatives and have a chance of winning control of the Senate.
With U.S. midterm elections approaching, Trump once again dangles a 5000 U.S. dollar payout for a win
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Trump and House Speaker Johnson campaigned for Republican candidates in Iowa. Trump promised that if Republicans hold a majority in Congress after the midterm elections, he will give 5000 U.S. dollars to adult citizens.
Ukrainian Air Force: Air raid warning system disrupted by hostile forces
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that the nationwide air raid alert app was hacked by hostile forces, causing it to wrongly display nuclear and chemical alerts and messages about Russia deploying hypersonic missiles. It urged the public to stay calm and follow official channels.
Trump says he will become "Mr. Veto" if Democrats win a congressional majority
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Trump said that if Democrats win a majority in the midterm elections, he could become "Mr. Veto"; he is scheduled to hold rallies in Kansas and Iowa today to shore up Republican chances of controlling Congress.
Infographic: Father applied for the elderly farmer allowance only after turning 65 and received 8110 yuan less? 勞保局 reveals the application start date, and many people calculate it wrong
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
勞保局 explained that the elderly farmer allowance is on an application basis. Farmers can apply in the month they turn 65, and after approval the allowance is counted from the month the application is accepted. If the application is delayed to the following month, back payment is not available, and one may lose the full 8110 yuan or the half amount of 4055 yuan. Applicants must meet conditions such as farmers' insurance years of coverage and income and property requirements, and can apply in person at the 農會 or online.
Facts
Turning 65
Losing 8110 yuan
Losing 4055 yuan
Total years of insurance coverage of 15 years or more
New traffic rules pass third reading! Nationwide uniform rollout with "penalties up to 10 million yuan and, in the most severe cases, the death penalty" — latest rules at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Legislative Yuan passed on third reading an amendment increasing criminal penalties for drugged driving. For a first offense causing death, the sentence is raised to 7 years or more; a repeat offense causing death within 10 years can be punished by up to the death penalty, plus a fine of up to 10 million yuan.
Facts
57 votes in favor
1 vote against
1 abstention
a fine of up to 10 million yuan
raised to imprisonment of 7 years or more
imprisonment of not less than 6 months and not more than 5 years
Tian Xiwei's 《嫁金釵》 and Tan Songyun's 《蘭香如故》 lose out! 2026's best mainland Chinese dramas TOP10, with the champion's rating far ahead of 《家業》, hailed as drama of the year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
According to a report by BEAUTY美人圈, the TOP10 mainland Chinese dramas of 2026 with a Douban rating above 7 and strong viewership have been compiled. The champion is 《太平年》 starring Bai Yu and Zhou Yutong, rated 8.8; the runner-up and third place are 《低智商犯罪》 starring Wang Xiao and Tian Xiwei and 《主角》 starring Zhang Jiayi and Liu Haocun, both rated 8.2. Other titles on the list include Tan Songyun's 《蘭香如故》 and Song Weilong's 《驕陽似我》.
Facts
Douban rating: 7.0
Average viewership per episode: about 30.05 million
Douban rating: 7.3
Average viewership per episode: about 22.52 million
Average viewership per episode: about 24.75 million
Average viewership per episode: about 26.14 million
Douban rating: 7.4
Average viewership per episode: about 22.71 million
Average viewership per episode: about 32.19 million
Douban rating: 7.5
Average viewership per episode: about 42.21 million
Douban rating: 8.2
Average viewership per episode: about 42.88 million
Average viewership per episode: about 44.70 million
Douban rating: 8.8
Average viewership per episode: about 23.20 million
Decisive battle in Taichung! Leading across all six indicators, Chiang Chi-chen holds first place with 38.3% support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kuomintang Taichung City caucus released the latest poll, commissioned from the 佛光大學民調中心, showing Chiang Chi-chen leading He Hsin-chun across all six indicators: support, perceived likelihood of winning, city governance, long-term development, candidate image and first-choice rating.
Facts
Chiang Chi-chen leads with 38.3% support
He Hsin-chun received 28.1%
Chiang Chi-chen leads by 10.2 percentage points
46.9% of respondents think Chiang Chi-chen is most likely to be elected Taichung mayor
He Xinchun at 21.3%
38.4% of respondents believe Chiang Chi-chen is best able to handle urban governance in Taichung City
He Xinchun at 24.1%
Chiang Chi-chen leads by 14.3 percentage points
Chiang Chi-chen gains 41.7% approval
He Xinchun at 25.5%
Leads by 16.2 percentage points
45.1% of respondents have the best impression of Chiang Chi-chen
He Xinchun at 26.9%
Chiang Chi-chen leads by 18.2 percentage points
46.4% of respondents named Chiang Chi-chen first
Chiang Chi-chen's overall name recognition reaches 71.0%
1,003 people successfully interviewed
Sampling error does not exceed plus or minus 3.1 percentage points
勞動部 New Rules Hand Out Money! Middle-Aged and Older Workers 45 and Above "Remember to Claim 2 Payments" — 60,000 Yuan Deposited if Eligible; Employment Incentive Application at a Glance
Chinese Giant CXMT Strikes Hard — Are 三星 and 海力士 in Trouble? Hsieh Chin-ho Warns "Memory Is All Down": Like a Rhino Charging into a China Shop
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chinese memory giant 長鑫科技 announced a breakthrough in 4F² DRAM architecture and expects to launch DDR5 RDIMM products by year-end. 財訊傳媒 Chairman Hsieh Chin-ho warned that the move could trigger a global memory price war and cause an industry collapse, noting that the share prices of 三星, 海力士 and several Chinese AI chip companies have plunged as a result.
Remember to Check Your Passbook! 勞保局 Distributes Red Envelopes in November; Labor Insurance Annuity "Average 19000 Yuan Per Person Per Month"; Payment Dates for All 19 Benefits at a Glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
勞動部勞工保險局 has released the November 115 (2026) benefit payment calendar, with a total of 19 payments to be disbursed during the month. The National Pension maternity benefit is raised to a maximum of 100,000 yuan per birth starting in 2026; the number of Labor Insurance annuity recipients has reached 2.124 million, with each receiving an average of about 19,000 yuan per month. Late November is the peak period for large payments, including Labor Insurance annuities, the elderly farmer allowance and National Pension old-age annuities.
2 Veteran National Universities in Taiwan to Merge! Merger Expected in 2028; Latest Progress and Suggested New Name at a Glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The merger of 國立中山大學 and 國立高雄大學 continues to advance, with a target of formally merging as early as August 2028. The two schools have restarted their assessment and plan to complete a letter of intent and a plan in stages, but the proposed new name, "National Kaohsiung Sun Yat-sen University," has only been recommended for approval by the 國立高雄大學 university affairs meeting, and the two sides still need to negotiate a consensus.
Infographic: Grandchild Raised by Grandparents Since Childhood, but Can't Be Enrolled Directly Under Their National Health Insurance? NHIA Reveals Exceptions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article explains that grandchildren should in principle be covered under their parents' National Health Insurance, but if the parents are divorced, separated, whereabouts unknown or have failed to fulfill their support obligations, and the grandchildren are actually supported by their grandparents, they may apply for cross-relationship enrollment under Article 18 of the Enforcement Rules of the National Health Insurance Act and be insured as dependents of their grandparents.
Major Changes to 台鐵 Ticket Rules "Implemented Nationwide" / Post Office Deposit Rules Changed / Senior Citizen Card Benefits Upgraded — November New Rules at a Glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Multiple new rules take effect in November, including the ability to book 台鐵 App tickets up to 5 minutes before departure, an increase in the single-deposit limit at post office ATMs to 100,000 yuan, upgraded Senior Citizen Card benefits, and heavier penalties for drugged driving.
Facts
Single-deposit limit raised to 100,000 yuan starting Nov. 12
Tickets can still be booked 5 minutes before departure
Refusing a drug test brings a fine of 270,000 yuan for the first offense
A care service fee of 200 yuan must be paid separately for each flight segment
Taiwan's Largest Department Store Is Coming! "100,000-Ping Shopping Mall, Open 24 Hours" with Three-Rail Connectivity for Easy Access; Latest Progress Revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The large-scale development project "D-ONE第一大天地" in the Wuri High Speed Rail Special District of Taichung, built at a cost of about 26 billion yuan, was originally scheduled to be completed and begin operating at the end of 2026. Recently, construction progress at the site has prompted questions about whether it will be delayed. The developer, 第一大國際開發, responded that construction continues in accordance with safety, compliance and quality principles and has not been completely halted; the latest operating schedule awaits an official announcement.
Facts
Built at a cost of about 26 billion yuan
Originally planned for completion and operation at the end of 2026
Construction broke ground in June 2024
Steel column erection completed in April 2025
Site area of about 48,000 ping
Total floor area of about 185,400 ping
Planned mall floor area of about 106,000 ping
Planned international luxury avenue about 500 meters long
2026 Universal Cash Handout Latest Update! Up to NT$10,000 per person before 11/16: Handout Amounts and Claim Deadlines in 5 Localities at a Glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In November 2026, Guangfu Township in Hualien, Huatan Township in Changhua, Linnei Township in Yunlin and Zhutang Township in Changhua continue to hold local cash handouts or make-up claims, with up to NT$10,000 per person available. Yanping Township in Taitung plans to give NT$5,000 per person, expected to be distributed before the 2027 Lunar New Year. The central government's planned 2027 universal cash handout of NT$10,000 still awaits budget review.
Taiwan Stock Flash: Another Capital Sell-Off? Taiwan Stocks Open Down Over 800 Points, Lose 45,000 Level, 台積電 Falls NT$60
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Weighed down by weak earnings guidance from 英特爾 and concerns over 亞馬遜 AI spending, US tech stocks plunged, dragging Taiwan stocks to open down more than 800 points and lose the 45,000 level, with 台積電 shares falling sharply.
Facts
The Nasdaq index fell 2.86%
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell more than 7%
Taiwan index futures night session fell 867 points
Weather: The Weather Is About to Change! 2 Waves of Cold Air in Succession, Northern Taiwan to See "Cooler, Damp and Chilly" Conditions, Heaviest Rain Area Revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Weather expert Wu Der-rong analyzes that this week, under the influence of two northeast monsoon waves, northern Taiwan will experience cooler, damp and chilly weather along with rain; Typhoon Fung-wong, a medium-strength typhoon, is expected to turn north, then make a large turn toward the northeast and weaken.
Infographic: After Receiving Labor Insurance Old-Age Benefits, 630,000 People Are Still Working! Which 2 Protections Are Missing for Re-employed Workers?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Labor released statistics showing that the number of people who returned to work after receiving Labor Insurance old-age benefits reached 630,000, of whom more than 340,000 are aged 65 or older. The article details that although such workers cannot continue to pay into labor insurance and employment insurance, they are still covered by occupational accident insurance and labor pension contributions.
Facts
As of the end of July 2026, more than 630,000 workers nationwide have returned to the workforce after receiving Labor Insurance old-age benefits and are enrolled in occupational accident insurance.
Among workers who returned to work after receiving Labor Insurance old-age benefits, more than 344,000 are aged 65 or older.
Insured persons who have already received old-age benefits may not enroll in labor insurance again.
Those who have already received Labor Insurance old-age benefits may not enroll in employment insurance.
For eligible retired workers who return to work, employers must still contribute monthly, as required by law, no less than 6% of the monthly contribution wage to the new labor pension system.
Get Paid Even Without Work! Ministry of Labor Hands Out "Wage Subsidy of Up to NT$11,500 Per Person": Eligibility Explained in One Article
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Labor announced that, starting Nov. 1, it will expand the industries covered by the employment stabilization measure to include machinery and equipment, transportation vehicles and chemical materials manufacturing. Workers on reduced hours or leave can receive a wage subsidy of up to NT$11,500 to stabilize employment.
Facts
The Ministry of Labor announced that, starting Nov. 1, 3 industries, namely machinery and equipment manufacturing, other transportation equipment and parts manufacturing, and chemical materials and fertilizer manufacturing, can apply the employment stabilization measure.
Original減班休息勞工最高每月可領薪資差額7成補貼，上限1萬1500元。
The employment stabilization measure will remain in effect through April 30, 116 (ROC year).
Machinery and equipment manufacturing and other transportation equipment and parts manufacturing continue to be covered, because the share of workers on reduced hours or leave among those insured under employment insurance reached 0.5% or more.
Chemical materials and fertilizer manufacturing is newly included in the scope, because its operations and employment are relatively unstable and it must be given priority for assistance.
The Senior Citizen Card Is Good for More Than Buses! "6 Hidden Benefit Upgrades" Can Offset Registration Fees and Farmers' Association Pharmacies, Nationwide Subsidy Amounts at a Glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In 2026, Senior Citizen Card benefits expand to cover six hidden benefits including medical care, farmers' association pharmacies and sports venues, in addition to transportation. Subsidy amounts and distribution methods vary by city and county, such as 600 points per month in Taipei and 1,800 points per quarter in Kaohsiung.
[Newtalk] Prosecutors and Investigators Strike Ahead of Elections: Vote-Buying and Anti-Infiltration Cases Erupt Together, Figures from the Green Camp's Zheng Guohui, Ying Faction and Yongyanhui Caught Up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Prosecutors and investigators conducted intensive probes ahead of the nine-in-one elections, with cases spanning both the blue and green camps and involving suspected vote-buying and anti-infiltration offenses, sparking controversy over prosecutorial intervention in the elections.
Facts
In less than a month before the Nov. 28 nine-in-one elections, prosecutors and investigators carried out intensive searches and questioning of politicians and local figures across the country.
Specific types of cases involved in the investigators' actions include a Changhua council banquet, Taitung farm road development, local councilors suspected of vote-buying, and a candidate investigated for traveling to China.
The wave of actions can be divided into four lines: cases involving blue-camp local political families and local governments, probes of Democratic Progressive Party local councilors, cases involving candidates traveling to China under the Anti-Infiltration Act, and investigations related to election campaign materials.
With the elections so close, the intensive actions by prosecutors and investigators have set politicians in both the blue and green camps talking, and caused rumors of "prosecutorial interference in elections" to spread quickly at the local level.
[Newtalk] Blue-White Camps Want the Elderly and Children Exempt from National Health Insurance Premiums; Former NHIA Director Says "Treating Health Insurance as Welfare" Requires Explaining Where the Money Comes From
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party pushed through an amendment to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act that exempts the elderly from paying National Health Insurance premiums, drawing opposition from the ruling party and a refusal by the Executive Yuan to countersign. Former National Health Insurance Administration director Lee Po-chang criticized the move as passing the buck to the central government, and recommended clearly distinguishing social insurance from welfare and budgeting for stable funding.
Facts
The Senior Citizens Welfare Act passed its third reading recently, stipulating that those aged 65 or older with an income tax rate of 20% or below are exempt from National Health Insurance premiums.
The ruling party believes the amendment would undermine the most important ability-to-pay principle of National Health Insurance.
The Executive Yuan has so far taken no action to countersign the newly enacted provisions.
In an interview with Newtalk, former National Health Insurance Administration director Lee Po-chang said the amendment amounts to passing the buck to the central government.
The Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party seized on the eve of the Double Ninth Festival and the election season to amend Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act.
[Newtalk] Hanging a Social Housing Sign, Yet the Disadvantaged Still Can't Rent? The "Five Straight Defeats" Predicament of Master-Lease Management
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In August this year, 寄居蟹租屋公司 withdrew from Taiwan's social housing master-lease management business over a financial dispute involving affiliated companies, prompting 國家住宅及都市更新中心 to initiate case transfers. As of Oct. 16, 6,688 cases were under management, and the government has pledged to compensate related losses after verification.
Facts
In August this year, a major operational crisis erupted in Taiwan's social housing master-lease management system.
寄居蟹租屋公司 stated that, owing to a financial dispute involving affiliated companies, it could not continue providing the government's social housing master-lease management services.
As of Oct. 16, the total number of cases under management was 6,688.
There are 2,335 cases being processed, and 157 cases are still being contacted.
The government will launch compensation after verifying problems such as landlords owed rent and tenants' deposits not being returned.
Infographic: Taiwanese Opera Was Once Criticized as Too Vulgar! From Singing Under a Big Tree in Yilan to Primetime Dramas, the Century-Long Turnaround Revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article reviews the century-long history of Taiwanese opera, from "luodisao," which originated in Zhangzhou, Fujian and developed under a big tree in Yilan, through the popularity of indoor theaters in the 1920s, the rise of radio and film in the 1950s, to the spread of television in the 1960s. Yang Li-hua's Luoshen became the first primetime Taiwanese opera series in 1994, bringing the genre into Taiwanese family life.
Facts
Gradually developed into "local Taiwanese opera" around the late 19th century
Commercial theaters rose in Taiwan in the 1920s
Around 1925, Taiwanese opera had become the most popular form of theater in all of Taiwan
As the film market gradually expanded in the late 1950s
Television rose in the 1960s
Radio Taiwanese opera began to rise around 1954 to 1955
In 1956, "Xue Pinggui and Wang Baochuan," directed by He Jiming and performed by 麥寮拱樂社, was released
In 1962, 台視 officially began broadcasting
Airs every Tuesday at 9:15 p.m.
Yang Li-hua, born in 1944
In May 1966, Yang Li-hua took part in a television Taiwanese opera audition competition held by 台視
In 1969, 中視 began broadcasting
In the 1970s and 1980s, actors such as Yang Li-hua, Ye Qing, Liu Qing and Xiao Mingming were active on television screens
In 1994, Yang Li-hua's Taiwanese opera "Goddess of the Luo River," aired on 台視, became the first Taiwanese opera in Taiwan's television history to air in the 8 p.m. prime-time slot
After-Hours International Line 4: Is the AI bubble about to burst? Chang Hsi reveals warning signs in tech giants' frantic cash grab: Anthropic's IPO is the market's touchstone
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chang Hsi, former chairman of Cathay Securities Investment Trust, analyzes the AI market correction as a healthy adjustment, noting that tech giants continue high capital spending. Anthropic's IPO will test the viability of AI business models, and he warns that the real warning sign would be giants cutting spending or valuations being revised downward.
Facts
Free cash flow turns negative for the first time in 14 years
The longest streak of 8 consecutive down days
Rose from about 4200 points to
Rose to more than 14600 points
Rose 3.5 times
This correction is about 26%
A 1GW computing center requires at least
At least 40 billion to 50 billion US dollars
台積電's capital expenditure this year exceeds 60 billion US dollars
甲骨文 about 56 billion US dollars
The US 10-year Treasury yield also fell back from 5.34% to
Fell back to around 5%
Secured borrowing rates for AI companies are about 6%
Behind the scenes: Someone at 國防院 actually called a four-star general a "fellow traveler of the Chinese Communists" and threatened to "get him removed after the election"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A high-level conflict has erupted inside 國防安全研究院. Chairman Huoh Shou-yeh was insulted by insiders as a "fellow traveler of the Chinese Communists" and faced threats of being removed, showing that beneath the institution's calm surface lies political antagonism.
New threat in the Taiwan Strait! PLA officially announces drone "Attack-21" successfully takes off and lands on amphibious assault ship "Sichuan"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The PLA's official account announced that the stealth drone "Attack-21" successfully took off and landed on the Type 076 amphibious assault ship "Sichuan," but media point out there is no video confirmation. Satellite imagery shows the Sichuan has recently shown signs of movement, and arresting gear fittings and a suspected mock-up have appeared on the deck. Analysts believe the move enhances the navy's blue-water combat capability and may lay the groundwork for future coordinated operations with aircraft carriers.
Facts
Oct. 30, 2026
Hull number 51
Type 076 amphibious assault ship
Oct. 13
Four days later
Oct. 26
Oct. 30
2019
November 2025
September 2025
Mid-2025
Late 2025
October 2025
February 2026
Three arresting wires
July 5
2015
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Tsao Hsing-cheng urges Puma Shen to stop joining "fake debates"! Huang Kuo-chang snipes back: Wasn't the person who attended yesterday not him?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Tsao Hsing-cheng publicly urged Puma Shen to stop taking part in what is called a "fake debate." Huang Kuo-chang then made a sarcastic comment about it, questioning the attendance.