[Call for Exhibitors] Earth Culture Festival "アースデイ東京 2027," which drew 100,000 visitors last year, to be held at Yoyogi Park in April
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アースデイ東京 2027 will be held at Yoyogi Park on Apr. 17 and 18, 2027, and applications for exhibitors and vendors have opened. Last year's total attendance was 105,000.
[Event Report] "Urahara POP UP" held at エコスタイル Hamamatsu Irino store! Popular street brands including STÜSSY and A BATHING APE gather
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At "エコスタイル Hamamatsu Irino store," operated by 株式会社スタンディングポイント, the limited-time event "Urahara POP UP" was held from Oct. 11 to 31, 2026. It featured items from street brands symbolizing Ura-Harajuku culture, such as STÜSSY and A BATHING APE.
株式会社アントレックス will release 2 models, the top-of-the-line "Ascent X5" and the standard "Ascent X2," from the new "Ascent X" series of バイタミックス whole food machines, which have a history of more than 100 years in the US, on Nov. 14, 2026.
Will solid-state batteries change grid-scale storage? Webinar to examine when technology that "eliminates" the electrolyte will reach practical use
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ジャパンブランディング株式会社 will hold a webinar in late Nov. 2026 on the application of solid-state batteries to grid-scale storage and when they will reach practical use. It will explain mass-production plans by CATL, SamsungSDI and others, as well as cost challenges.
Facts
Start of small-scale production in 2027
Start of mass production around 2030
With costs at 54,000 yen/kWh as of fiscal 2024
How to get below the profitability line of 50,000 yen/kWh
Tomohisa Yamashita releases 'DREAMING,' his first new album in about 3 years and the culmination of his 30th debut anniversary, for streaming
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To mark his 30th debut anniversary, Tomohisa Yamashita has released his first new album in about 3 years, 'DREAMING,' for streaming. Featuring TAEHYUN (TOMORROW X TOGETHER) and JUNGWON (ENHYPEN) as guests, he will hold an arena tour in 8 cities in total starting Nov. 7.
Facts
30th debut anniversary
First in about 3 years
9 songs in total
8 cities in total
Companies mentioned:株式会社NexTone、TOMORROW X TOGETHER、ENHYPEN、Apple Music、Spotify、YouTube Music、Amazon Music、AWA、LINE MUSIC、Apple TV
Used EVs and vehicle batteries to be circulated within Fukushima Prefecture and remanufactured in Namie; 6 companies including 福島日産自動車株式会社 sign "partnership agreement toward realizing a recycling-oriented society"
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On Nov. 2, 2026, 6 companies including 福島日産自動車株式会社 signed a partnership agreement at "EV GARDEN Namie" in Namie Town to circulate used EVs and vehicle batteries within Fukushima Prefecture and remanufacture them in Namie.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Manufacturing a new vehicle battery is said to emit about 100 kg of CO2 per 1 kWh
EVs around 4 years old
Lease expiration or trade-in around year 9
Term: 5 years from the date of signing
Companies mentioned:福島日産自動車株式会社、日産自動車株式会社、株式会社ナプロアース、損害保険ジャパン株式会社、フォーアールエナジー株式会社、住友三井オートサービス株式会社、住友商事、International Energy Agency、IEA、KANEYOグループ、産総研、SMAS
バカルディ ジャパン株式会社 will hold the event "Magic Hour Park" at Shibuya Stream from Nov. 12 to 14 to commemorate the launch of "Dewar's 12 Year Old Highball Can," a new product of Scotch whisky "Dewar's" sold jointly with サッポロビール株式会社. A campaign featuring Masahiro Takasugi will also be held starting the same day.
Facts
Celebrating its 180th anniversary this year
Goes on sale in limited quantities on Tuesday, Nov. 17
Up to 20,000 yen off travel costs! [Kyushu Fukko Support Discount Kumamoto] Fully enjoy グットリ Kumamoto: A trip to Yamaga, Hitoyoshi, Amakusa and Minamata
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The travel booking site 'Good Trip Express' (グッドトリップエクスプレス), operated by 日本空輸株式会社, has begun selling travel plans for the Yamaga, Hitoyoshi, Amakusa and Minamata areas of Kumamoto Prefecture using the Kyushu Fukko Support Discount. Travel costs are discounted by up to 20,000 yen, and the eligible period is Nov. 9 to Dec. 24, 2026.
5 players from the "REIGNITE" e-Motorsports division compete in the prefectural finals of the Gran Turismo 7 division at the "All-Japan Prefectural eSports Championship 2026"!
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5 players from the e-Motorsports division of the esports team "REIGNITE", operated by 株式会社コアテック, will compete in the prefectural finals of the Gran Turismo 7 division at the "All-Japan Prefectural eSports Championship 2026."
Movie "The Comedy Sketch That Changed My Life" starring Naniwa Danshi's Kazuya Ohashi recruits backstage part-timers for stage greeting via Sharefull Cho Baito
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シェアフル株式会社 is recruiting backstage part-timers to provide operational support at the stage greeting for the film "The Comedy Sketch That Changed My Life," starring Kazuya Ohashi, through "Sharefull Cho Baito."
Mary Jun and Yu Takahashi, sisters, moved by fantastic illuminations: report on the presentation for "WONDER NIGHT JINGU: Gekka," running Nov. 2 to Nov. 29, at Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto
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The presentation for the immersive illumination event "WONDER NIGHT JINGU: Gekka," organized by 株式会社NEXYZ.Group, 株式会社ブランジスタ and 株式会社ネクシィーズ・ワンダーウォール, was held at Heian Jingu Shrine. Ambassadors Mary Jun and Yu Takahashi, sisters, and the Kyoto governor attended and announced that the event will begin on Nov. 2.
Official fan club site for "Straight Angeli" opens using the fan communication platform "FaveConnect"! Early sign-up campaign now underway!
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株式会社日テレWands has opened "Secret Eden," the official fan club site for the girl group "Straight Angeli" from Stardust Promotion, using FaveConnect. An early sign-up campaign is now underway.
Key visual and scene photos for CINEMA of "sumika x Ichiro Ruto CINEMA&LIVE 'SCENE'" unveiled all at once! 3 documentary videos following the behind-the-scenes of the cinema shoot also released!
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テレビ朝日 has released the key visual, scene photos and documentary videos for the live event "sumika x Ichiro Ruto CINEMA&LIVE 'SCENE'" by the band sumika and director Ichiro Ruto. It will be held at ぴあ Arena MM on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026, and tickets are now on general sale.
[埼玉県戸田市] Medals won at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya) and the 54th World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Japan women's national team member Rina Kishi pays courtesy call on the mayor
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Rina Kishi, a member of the Japan women's national gymnastics team belonging to 戸田市スポーツセンター, will pay a courtesy call on 戸田市長 after winning silver at the Asian Games, helping win the first team medal in 60 years at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, and earning a place at the Los Angeles Olympics.
Facts
Finishing 2nd as the Japan women's team
As the Japan women's team's 3rd place
Won a medal for the first time in 60 years
2028 Los Angeles Olympics
The 20th Asian Games held in September of Reiwa 8
The 54th World Artistic Gymnastics Championships held in October
未来古代楽団's "Festival or Fragment 8: The Freezing World and the Phosphorus Lord" set to air on CSホームドラマチャンネル in Feb. 2027! Exclusive interviews with leader Takeo Sunamori and Satoshi Matsuda, who narrates in the performance, also to air!
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未来古代楽団's live performance "Festival or Fragment 8: The Freezing World and the Phosphorus Lord" will make its TV premiere on CSホームドラマチャンネル in Feb. 2027, along with exclusive interviews with leader Takeo Sunamori and narrator Satoshi Matsuda.
[Rakuten Super Sale] ベルモンド offers a half-price coupon on all items, limited to the first 100 orders, for 2 hours from 20:00 on Nov. 4
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Fun Standard株式会社 announced that its brand BELLEMOND (ベルモンド) will distribute a 50% OFF coupon on all items, usable with purchases of 5,000 yen or more, limited to the first 100 orders, during the Rakuten Super Sale starting at 20:00 on Nov. 4, 2026.
"コメダ珈琲店 Coffee-Loving White Bear," supervised by コメダ珈琲店 and offering rich coffee flavor and a luxurious texture, to go on sale in stages from Tue., Nov. 3
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch "コメダ珈琲店 Coffee-Loving White Bear," supervised by コメダ珈琲店, nationwide from Nov. 3.
[フジテレビ] Cast: Lily Franky, Takumi Saito, Sairi Ito, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Keiichi Suzuki. "Pension: Koi wa Momoiro season 4" to air on terrestrial TV from Nov. 10 (Tue.)! Airs every Tuesday at 25:15 (Kanto local)
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The drama "Pension: Koi wa Momoiro season 4," currently streaming exclusively on FOD, the video streaming service run by フジテレビ, has been confirmed to air on terrestrial TV every Tuesday at 25:15 starting Nov. 10.
Facts
"Pension: Koi wa Momoiro season 4"
"Pension: Koi wa Momoiro season 4" (5 episodes total)
FOD Premium Standard Course, 1,320 yen per month (tax included)
More than 100,000 titles including dramas and movies
More than 200 magazines available to view and read as much as you like
You can also enjoy more than 700,000 e-books
A perk letting you watch TOHOシネマズ movies at the discounted price of 1,200 yen (tax included)
A super-luxurious relay from モナキ to 乃木坂46! The November narrator is Mayu Tamura (乃木坂46)! In the special on the drama-adapted "Akatou Erejii," original author Takashi Kira appears as a guest! "Manga Crystal"
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Mayu Tamura of 乃木坂46 has been chosen as the November narrator of "Manga Crystal." In the Nov. 4 broadcast, original author Takashi Kira will appear as a guest in a special on "Akatou Erejii."
Facts
In the Nov. 4 broadcast
From issue 18 of 2004
Through issue 24 of 2008
In 2003, the 48th
Grand Prize, Youth Division, 48th Tetsuya Chiba Award
[セント レジス ホテル 大阪] All 160 guest rooms and suites renovated
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セント レジス ホテル 大阪 has renovated all 160 guest rooms and suites and will begin operating with a new look on Nov. 2, 2026. The design concept is "the time and memories of Osaka, the City of Water," and the design was handled by 株式会社久米設計. The hotel is also running campaigns including the "Butler's Hour" and a limited-edition plush toy giveaway.
A parent-child musical journey that begins with "All aboard!" Touch a real violin and even dance a waltz to "Aisatsu no Ai" and "Clarinet Polka" at an interactive orchestra in Kashiwa on Nov. 8 (Sun.)
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An interactive orchestra concert by サロンオーケストラジャパン, "Kashiwa 'My First Orchestra from Age 0'," will be held in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, on Nov. 8, 2026. The program for parents and children offers hands-on experience with real instruments and waltz dancing, and tickets are on sale at カンフェティ.
SKE48's Haruka Kumazaki, Miyo Nomura and Miyabi Hasegawa confirmed to take part in EXTRA phone calls at the 050-5893-5336 Exhibition (Hito no Denwa Exhibition)!
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It has been decided that SKE48's Haruka Kumazaki, Miyo Nomura and Miyabi Hasegawa will take part in the special call audio [EXTRA phone calls] at the "050-5893-5336 Exhibition (Hito no Denwa Exhibition)," to be held at Nagoya PARCO from Nov. 13 to Dec. 6, 2026.
A popular YouTube channel becomes a book for the first time! Garage Sale's Gori introduces deep Okinawa shops he sincerely recommends in "Gori Okinawa Gourmet Guide," on sale today, Nov. 2 (Mon.)
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From ぴあ株式会社, "Gori Okinawa Gourmet Guide," a gourmet guide featuring 50 carefully selected famous Okinawa restaurants introduced on the YouTube channel "Gori Okinawa" run by Garage Sale's Gori, went on sale on Nov. 2.
[For English conversation beginners] You fell ill while traveling abroad or staying overseas! How do you say stomachache in English? Free seminar "Ready-to-Use Travel English Conversation Vol.4" to be held Tue., 11/17!!
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold a free online seminar for beginners, "Ready-to-Use Travel English Conversation Vol.4," on Nov. 17, to learn English expressions useful when traveling.
Facts
Nov. 17
19:00~19:30
60 people
More than 550 titles
has expanded to 18
Companies mentioned:株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、C&R社、PEC、Professional Education Center、CREATIVE VILLAGE
"Big 'Ace of Diamond actⅡ' Original Art Exhibition" POP UP STORE confirmed!
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The cumulative circulation of the "Ace of Diamond" series, serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine, has exceeded 45 million copies, and a POP UP STORE for the "Big 'Ace of Diamond actⅡ' Original Art Exhibition," held to mark the series' 20th anniversary, has been confirmed for the Utsunomiya venue.
Facts
Cumulative circulation of the comics exceeds 45 million copies
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the series' serialization
[Dates] Dec. 17 (Thu.), 2026
through Jan. 3 (Sun.)
[Hours] 10:00-19:00
10:00~19:00
Original1パック 660円(税込)
1 box (7 packs) 4,620 yen (tax included)
Originalお1人様1会計あたり5,000円(税込)以上
"Ace of Diamond" is on sale in all 47 volumes of 講談社 Comics
"Ace of Diamond actⅡ" is on sale in all 34 volumes of 講談社 Comics
3D LIVE ALIEN STAGE Museum in 2372 WORLD TOUR -SEOUL- key art and performance details released! Timing of LOS ANGELES and TOKYO shows also decided!!
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株式会社フロンティアワークス has announced details of the Seoul show of the 3D live tour "Museum in 2372 WORLD TOUR" for the multimedia project "ALIEN STAGE," as well as the timing of the Los Angeles and Tokyo shows.
Facts
More than 3.7 million YouTube channel subscribers
Total views have surpassed 400 million
6 members in all come together
Two days, Sat., Jan. 30 to Sun., Jan. 31, 2027
LOS ANGELES show in April 2027
TOKYO show in May 2027
More than 1 million followers on X
Companies mentioned:株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、株式会社フロンティアワークス、Studio Format
Live edutainment "Rakuenasai" Vol.9 confirmed! CiON makes first appearance at Rakuenasai! In addition to a CiON performance, a collaboration with 昭和音楽大学's "Showa Wind Symphony"!
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株式会社KADOKAWA has announced the live event "Rakuenasai Vol.9," to be held at 昭和音楽大学 on Jan. 9, 2027. Highlights include CiON's first appearance and a collaboration with 昭和音楽大学's "Showa Wind Symphony."
Facts
Vol.9
January 9, 2027
Group of 5
Advance 10,000 yen
Day-of 10,500 yen
Advance 6,500 yen
Day-of 7,000 yen
Advance 3,500 yen
Day-of 4,000 yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社KADOKAWA、別冊カドカワ、KADOKAWA、昭和音楽大学、A.C.P.C.、一般社団法人コンサートプロモーターズ協会、株式会社ディスクガレージ、(株)ディスクガレージ、NOW AND ZEN
An Olympic medalist and a new first-year junior high star run the same 30 m. "SPEED STAR 30m DASH CHALLENGE Fukuoka presented by JIG-SAW", Sunday, Nov. 8, LaLaport Fukuoka
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株式会社SPEED STAR will hold the "SPEED STAR 30m DASH CHALLENGE Fukuoka" at LaLaport Fukuoka on Nov. 8, 2026. Olympic medalist Nobuharu Asahara and rising first-year junior high student Seita Meno, among others, will run and compete on their 30 m dash times.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
30 m dash
Recorded a time in the 10-second range in the 100 m
Original100mで11秒01をマーク
Original7月には10秒96を記録
Original大会史上初の3秒台となる3秒98
Companies mentioned:株式会社SPEED STAR、JIG-SAW、MINT TOKYO AC、日本陸上競技連盟、九州ハニーズ、熊本ビューストピンディーズ、ハカタネクスト福岡SUNS、九州プロレス、サガン鳥栖、福岡ソフトバンクホークス、JIG-SAW株式会社、株式会社クライムファクトリー、株式会社カスタムプロデュース、REGLOS、福岡J・アンクラス
Azumi Inoue and Yuuhi Imao, well known for "My Neighbor Totoro," come to Koganei! Free-admission stage and talk event to be held on Nov. 8
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A free stage and talk event featuring Azumi Inoue and Yuuhi Imao, known for songs from "My Neighbor Totoro" and other works, will be held in Koganei City on Nov. 8, 2026.
Bringing "phase-free" to fashion. A disaster-prevention bag whose first 200 pre-order units sold out in about 2 weeks gains new items. Full-scale rollout as the new series "YOBI.", infused with the ideas of "preparedness" and "beauty in preparedness."
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The bag brand "SALON DE ALFURD TOKYO," operated by 満田工業株式会社, has begun additional sales of the "YOBI. Disaster-Prevention Bag," whose first 200 pre-order units sold out in about 2 weeks, and will roll out in full as the new series "YOBI." with the addition of the "YOBI. Disaster-Prevention Charm" and a "fireproof pouch."
Facts
First 200 pre-order units
29 interviews in total
Price: 24,200 yen (tax included)
Price: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Price: 7,700 yen (tax included)
Capital: 10 million yen
Online repeat purchase rate is 40%
Companies mentioned:満田工業株式会社、SALON DE ALFURD TOKYO、防災庁
Receipt rally to be held for enjoying food and shopping across 49 eligible stores in 高槻市
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高槻市 will hold a receipt rally covering 49 stores in the city that used the new store opening support project. During the usage period from Nov. 2 to Jan. 14 of Reiwa 8, those who collect and submit receipts of 1,000 yen or more including tax can win hotel vouchers, products from local companies, and more through a lottery.
Ai Ikegami, a third-year junior high student living in 高槻市, reports to the mayor on her participation in a national volleyball tournament
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Ai Ikegami, a third-year junior high student living in 高槻市, reported to Mayor Takeshi Hamada that she will play for the Osaka Prefecture selection team at the 40th National Prefectural Junior High School Volleyball Tournament, to be held in Osaka Prefecture in December.
Kinki Attractiveness Ranking 2026: Rankings for Osaka, Hyogo and Nara change significantly (from Regional Brand Survey 2026)
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Analysis of the attractiveness rankings of the 6 Kinki prefectures in the "Regional Brand Survey 2026." Kyoto Prefecture ranked 2nd nationally for the 18th consecutive year, while Osaka Prefecture climbed in the rankings on the Expo effect and recorded the largest gain nationwide, whereas Nara Prefecture dropped. Specific ranking changes and factors for each prefecture are presented.
Facts
Uji tea transaction total hits record high of about 12.9 billion yen
Prepared Foods and Deli Research 2026 seminar to be held Nov. 12. Also examines the impact of the "consumption tax cut" under consideration 株式会社マーケティング研究協会
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株式会社マーケティング研究協会 will hold the online seminar "Prepared Foods and Deli Research 2026" on Nov. 12, 2026. The lecturer is Ichiro Ozaki (Representative Director of 株式会社エムディプロビジョン). The fee is 33,000 yen (tax included).
[Annual income 9.33 million yen] Front-end engineer projects, latest for Nov. 2026 | Freelance survey [Survey by フリーランスボード]
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フリーランスボード surveyed front-end engineer projects as of Nov. 2026. Average annual income is 9.33 million yen, ranking 19th among job types, with a project share of 12.01%, ranking 3rd. The remote-work rate is 80.6%.
Facts
Average annual income of 9.33 million yen
75,137 actual freelance projects listed on フリーランスボード
Remote projects account for 80.6%
Front-end engineer projects account for 12.01% of the total
🚌Would you like to work as a bus driver in Hakodate and the Doto region?🚌 ~ Joint job consultation fair for bus drivers to be held!
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A joint job consultation fair to recruit bus drivers in Hakodate and the Doto region will be held on Nov. 14, 2026. Bus operators from 8 companies will take part and offer consultations, including for those with no experience and those who have not yet obtained a large type II license.
Lienchiang County Seeks Transportation Funding, Hopes Central Government Will Restore Diesel Bus Subsidies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lienchiang County Magistrate Wang Chung-ming met with officials from the 交通部 to seek central government support for transportation projects, including improved parking space and the restoration of subsidies for purchasing diesel buses, to meet the actual needs of the outlying islands.
Chen Yu-hsiu Gives Speech in Singapore, Uses Diamond as Metaphor for Taiwan's Cultural Spirit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Council for Cultural Affairs chairperson Chen Yu-hsiu gave a speech in Singapore under the theme "Diamond Taiwan," emphasizing the unique spirit and strengths shaped by Taiwan's diverse culture and the resilience of its people.
Lighting Designer Yao Jen-kung Runs for Football Association Chairman, Promises to Clarify Debts in as Little as 6 Months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lighting designer Yao Jen-kung announced he will run for chairman of the 中華足協 together with 新光人壽 Chairman Wei Pao-sheng, promising that if elected he will clarify the association's debts in as little as 6 months and bring in professional financial management.
Facts
Fully clarify all debts in as little as 6 months
Board of directors and supervisors election to be held on the 7th
Report Says Ko Cheng-heng Criticized Huo Shou-yeh in Internal Meeting; 國防院: Absolutely Not True
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國防院 responded to a 風傳媒 report, clarifying that CEO Ko Cheng-heng did not criticize Chairman Huo Shou-yeh in an internal meeting, and that the two fully exchanged views to advance the institute's affairs.
Iran: If US Agrees to Demands, Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen in as Little as 2 Days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baqaei said that if the United States agrees to the conditions Iran has put forward, including lifting sanctions, ending the war and accepting new shipping route arrangements, Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz in as little as 2 days. This is seen as a sign of goodwill from Iran. Iran is currently maintaining message exchanges with the United States through mediators, and everything depends on whether the US accepts the demands.
Trial Opens in Provincial Highway 64 Body-Dumping Case; Prosecutors Reconstruct Video of Incident, Driver Once Said He Dragged Person Out of Car
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Provincial Highway 64 taxi driver Lin Yu-chun is accused of dragging a passenger out and abandoning them on the road shoulder, where the passenger was run over and killed by a following vehicle. The New Taipei District Court began hearing the case today. Prosecutors played dashcam footage showing the driver had been angry and said he dragged the person out of the car, while the defense argues there is no direct causal link between his actions and the death.
Named Defendant's Associate in Espionage Case, Placed Under Exit Restriction; Kao Chin Su-mei: It Gives Me Chills
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Independent legislator Kao Chin Su-mei was placed under exit and sea-departure restrictions by the High Prosecutors Office because her assistant Chang Chun-chieh is implicated in an espionage case. Kao Chin Su-mei said she found it laughable and chilling, and urged Taiwan not to return to the martial law era.
Mainland Affairs Council: After the Fifth Plenary Session, the CCP May Increase Gray-Zone Pressure on Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen Yu-chung and scholars said that after the 20th Central Committee's Fifth Plenary Session, because of a generational gap among military commanders and personnel purges, confidence in launching a full-scale war has declined, and the CCP is expected to increase gray-zone pressure on Taiwan, including coast guard law enforcement, lawfare, transnational repression and economic coercion.
Facts
CCP 20th Fifth Plenum
Fifth plenary session
Next year is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the PLA
From the 21st Party Congress next year to 2030
The period from the 21st Party Congress next year to 2030
Chang Cheng-yu Feels the Difference After 2 Days at SoftBank Fall Camp; Heavy Training Load but No Complaints of Fatigue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
CPBL 味全龍隊 position player Chang Cheng-yu went to Japan's 福岡軟銀鷹隊 fall camp, and after two days of experience said the training load is heavy but the players are self-disciplined and the team has made thoughtful arrangements.
Global Liberal Parties Gather in Bangkok, Call for Rebuilding Relationship Between Democracy and Public Trust
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 65th congress of the 國際自由聯盟 opened in Bangkok. Former Thai prime minister Abhisit and 國際自由聯盟 president Baquet said global liberal democracy faces challenges including decline, disinformation and populism, and called on political parties to reconnect with the public. Taiwan's 民進黨 legislators Fan Yun and Chang Ya-lin attended, and the congress will later move to Taipei.
Chung Yun-hua Says Attending Awards Ceremony Is More Nerve-Wracking Than Closing Games; How to Face the Next Battle After Failure Matters Most
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
23-year-old 中職 Uni-Lions pitcher Chung Yun-hua won the saves title this season and is poised to become the first rookie of the year in 6 years. He said attending the awards ceremony was more nerve-wracking than pitching, and stressed that how you face the next game after failure matters most.
Final Sprint in US Midterm Campaign as Trump and Democrats Hold Separate Rallies to Get Out the Vote
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the eve of the US midterm elections, the Democratic Party and Trump held separate final get-out-the-vote events. Polls show the Democrats are likely to win a majority in the House of Representatives and even the Senate, which would check the Trump administration. The campaign involves heavy advertising spending and donor contributions, such as 馬斯克 donating nearly 500 million US dollars to help the Republican Party.
毅嘉 October Revenue Up 21% Year on Year; New Malaysia Plant Begins Mass Production of Optical Communication Products
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
毅嘉 consolidated revenue for October rose 21% year on year to NT$1.134 billion, and cumulative revenue for the first 10 months exceeded NT$10 billion. Optical communication products at the new Malaysia plant have entered mass production and are contributing revenue, and the company expects a challenge to its annual peak. In addition, a subsidiary, ICHIA RUBBER INDUSTRY(M) SDN BHD, suffered an employee fraud case, with a loss of about NT$61.377 million recognized.
Facts
Up 21% year on year
NT$1.134 billion
Electronic module product revenue of about NT$811 million
Integrated module product revenue of about NT$328 million
Cumulative revenue for the first 10 months exceeded NT$10 billion
Impact of 0.37%
Recognized loss of about NT$61.377 million
Impact on earnings per share (EPS) of NT$0.2
Companies mentioned:毅嘉、ICHIA RUBBER INDUSTRY(M) SDN BHD、中央社
Miaoli Council Urges Health Insurance Premium Exemption for Age 65; Chung Tung-chin: Will Consider Using County Funds Only If Central Government Does Not Subsidize
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Miaoli County Council passed a proposal from both the Blue and Green parties supporting exempting residents aged 65 and above from paying National Health Insurance premiums. County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin said that only if the central government confirms it will not provide funding would the county consider using county funds, and stressed that National Health Insurance should be handled centrally by the central government.
Another Taichung Veterans General Hospital case: vendor suspected of involvement in proxy surgery; 醫事司 confirms it received a complaint
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Another case has emerged at 台中榮民總醫院 in which a vendor is suspected of involvement in proxy surgery. The 衛福部 醫事司 confirmed it received a complaint on Oct. 15 and has sent an official letter asking the 台中市衛生局 to launch an administrative investigation. The health bureau and prosecutors and investigators are currently clarifying the facts.
Facts
Second report of a vendor suspected of involvement in proxy surgery within 1 year
Received a complaint about the new case on Oct. 15
Sent an official letter to 台中市衛生局 on Oct. 22 to launch an administrative investigation
Yang Meng-yin was sentenced to 1 year 4 months
suspended sentence of 4 years
Cheng Wen-yu 1 year 2 months
May be fined NT$100,000 to NT$500,000 in accordance with the law
Venezuela apparently no longer turning a blind eye to Colombian guerrilla activity; strike reportedly leaves 19 dead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Venezuela's military, reportedly with US intelligence support, struck camps of the Colombian guerrilla group National Liberation Army (ELN) inside its territory, causing at least 19 deaths. The move may signal a shift in Venezuela's policy toward rebel groups along the border, which it has long been accused of ignoring.
Assistant Chang Chun-chieh implicated in Chinese espionage case; Kao Chin Su-mei named defendant and barred from leaving the country or traveling by sea
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Independent legislator Kao Chin Su-mei was questioned as a defendant by the 調查局 over the Chinese espionage case involving her assistant Chang Chun-chieh and was referred to the 高檢署 for further questioning. Prosecutors ordered restrictions on her leaving the country or traveling by sea.
Facts
Lee Nien-ting, Taipei, 2nd, by wire
The 台灣高等檢察署 issued a press release in September
On Sept. 8, directed the Ministry of Justice 調查局
On Sept. 9, filed a motion for detention with the 台灣高等法院
A 2nd debate? Puma Shen: Chiang Wan-an doesn't answer debate questions and instead uses them to attack
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Puma Shen responded to Chiang Wan-an's remarks about a second debate, accusing Chiang of not answering questions and attacking instead. He also discussed Lu Shiow-yen's visit, the controversy over urban renewal policy, social media views and opinion polls.
South Korean army NCO dies of external injuries while serving at the front line; authorities investigate cause of death
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korea's defense ministry confirmed that an army noncommissioned officer died of external injuries while serving on the front line in Cheorwon County. Military and civilian investigators are examining the cause of death, and it remains unclear whether it is related to border tensions.
Outfield Golden Glove won despite 4 errors sparks debate; Kuo Tien-hsin hopes voting will have more reference data
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
味全龍隊's Kuo Tien-hsin won his 5th career outfield Golden Glove award. Although his 4 errors sparked debate, he said he doesn't mind and hopes future CPBL award voting can incorporate more reference data.
佳格: China sunflower oil costs to improve next year; Taiwan to expand commercial oil business
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
佳格 CEO Tsao Po-jui said that, due to increased global sunflower seed output in the new season, sunflower oil cost conditions in the China market are expected to improve after Q2 2027. In the Taiwan market, the company will expand its commercial oil business, targeting chain restaurants and fresh-food channels.
Tax bureau finds aesthetic medicine and dental clinics underreported self-paid income; back taxes and penalties imposed by law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 財政部台北國稅局 found that multiple aesthetic medicine, dental and other clinics underreported self-paid income and failed to report items not covered by national health insurance, imposing back taxes and penalties in accordance with the law, and urged medical institutions to file honestly.
Facts
From several thousand to several hundred thousand dollars
Temperatures in Swedish supermarket freezers spike overnight; retailer blames hacker cyberattack
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Sweden's two major supermarket chains ICA and Coop said that freezer temperatures in some of their stores spiked overnight, and at least one operator blamed a hacker cyberattack. The incident resembles cyberattack cases at French supermarkets.
4 China Coast Guard ships intrude into Kinmen waters; coast guard shadows and drives them off one-on-one
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 海巡署 detected a formation of 4 China Coast Guard ships entering Kinmen's restricted waters today. It dispatched 4 patrol boats to shadow them closely one-on-one and drive them off forcefully, and the vessels finally all sailed out at 5:03 p.m.
Hou Wen-chin creates themed paintings of musicians; veteran entertainer Huang Hsi-tien to sing at the exhibition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Painter Hou Wen-chin created themed paintings of 88 musicians and will hold a 2-day pop-up exhibition in Tainan, where veteran entertainer Huang Hsi-tien will come to sing.
Facts
88 musicians spanning ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign
A 2-day pop-up exhibition
Returned to painting after coming back to the country at 50
Su Chiao-hui holds two major rallies on the weekend; Vice President Hsiao and Premier Cho to take turns appearing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui of the 民進黨 announced two large rallies in Banqiao and Luzhou this Saturday and Sunday, inviting Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and Premier Cho Jung-tai to appear in turn.
Taiwan Ocean Technology and Unmanned Vehicle Expo: Thunder Tiger unmanned boat live demonstration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the "2026 Taiwan Ocean Technology and Unmanned Vehicle Expo" in Tainan, 雷虎科技 gave a live-boat demonstration of its SeaShark 600 unmanned boat, showcasing autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance. The boat carries a Thunder Tiger or US AI system with core technology in Taiwan, and the company is preparing to take part in proof of concept for the military's procurement plan of about 1400 boats totaling 30 billion yuan.
Facts
Brought together 88 exhibitors
66 from Taiwan
22 from overseas
A total of 17 related US organizations
A total of 3 vendors in the live-boat demonstration
Tainan man suspected of drunk driving kills male university student and flees, arrested; prosecutors seek detention after questioning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Tainan man surnamed Liao fled after killing a male university student in a drunk-driving crash. Police reviewed surveillance footage, tracked down and arrested Liao. A compulsory blood test showed his alcohol level exceeded the limit, and he has a prior drunk-driving record. After further questioning, the prosecutor asked the court to detain him.
魏平政 Unveils Changhua Town Upgrade Platform, Focusing on Regional Prosperity and Cultural Renewal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang Changhua County magistrate candidate 魏平政 has released a "town upgrade" platform focusing on regional prosperity and cultural renewal. It plans transportation projects to meet residents' needs for cross-district commuting, schooling and medical care, and will promote the revitalization of historic sites and tourism development.
Facts
4 people have registered to run in this year's Changhua County magistrate election
Lithium Battery Fires Exceed 300 in 3 Years; Recycling Management Planned to Start in 116
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Minister of Environment 彭啓明 said that Taiwan has seen more than 300 lithium battery fires in the past 3 years. The Ministry of Environment is drafting related guidelines, which are expected to be released in the 1st quarter of next year, and will launch lithium battery recycling management.
NT Dollar Plunges More Than 2 Jiao Intraday; Central Bank and Exporters Join Forces Against Foreign Investor Selling Pressure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Affected by concerns over AI investment and foreign investors selling shares and remitting funds out, the NT dollar plunged more than 2.3 jiao intraday to 32.714. The central bank relaxed restrictions on exporters selling foreign exchange and stepped in to adjust the currency market, and the NT dollar closed at 32.592. The Taiwan stock market fell below the 45000-point mark.
Facts
Plunged more than 2.3 jiao intraday
Closed at 32.592
Still plunged 1.14 jiao
Dropped 812.73 points intraday
Fell to a low of 44399.10 points
Closed down 291.69 points
Closed at 44920.14 points
Declared to have fallen below the 45000-point mark
Foreign investors sold off another 73.52 billion yuan today
Opened at 32.50
Successively broke below the 32.6 and 32.7 levels
Hit a low of 32.714
Total trading volume of 3.078 billion US dollars
If the NT dollar quickly breaks below the 32.8 threshold
陳傑憲 "Little Chanel Style" Attends Awards Ceremony; 8 Best Nine Awards in 10 Years, Hopes to Win Back Golden Glove
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
統一7-ELEVEn獅隊 player 陳傑憲 attended the CPBL awards ceremony, having won 8 Best Nine awards in 10 years. This year he won his 2nd career batting title and his 6th Best Nine outfielder award, and hopes to win back the Golden Glove next year.
Facts
Won 8 Best Nine awards within 10 years
Won his 2nd career batting title this year
Also won his 6th career Best Nine outfielder award
Taiwan and Japan Drafting a Comprehensive Trade Agreement? 經貿辦: Deepening Cooperation Is the Direction of Our Efforts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese media report that Taiwan and Japan are drafting a comprehensive trade agreement, which could be signed as early as the end of the year. The Executive Yuan's 經貿辦 did not respond to this, but stressed that deepening Taiwan-Japan economic and trade relations and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation are the government's direction of effort.
Lyrics Allegedly Plagiarize Cartoonist 朱德庸, Indicted; 熱狗 Issues Statement Hoping to Clarify Boundaries of Creative Work
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Singer MC HotDog (熱狗) was indicted by the 台北地檢署 for violating the Copyright Act, over allegations that the lyrics of his song "樓下的房客" plagiarized cartoonist 朱德庸's work "跳樓". 熱狗 issued a statement through his 唱片公司, saying he has taken the work down and apologized, and hoping to clarify the boundaries of creative work and intellectual property precedents for hip-hop creators.
Patients Say Long-Term Care Cannot Meet Rare Disease Needs; 長照司: Medical Coordination to Be Strengthened
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A survey released by the Taiwan Foundation for Rare Disorders found 6 major gaps in long-term care services that fail to meet the needs of rare disease patients. The Ministry of Health and Welfare's 衛福部長照司 responded that Long-Term Care 3.0 has strengthened medical coordination and will pair with caregivers to provide assistance.
林于凱 Says Kaohsiung Lacks Legal Basis for Medical Subsidies; Health Bureau: Different Subsidies Provided
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan People's Party Kaohsiung city councilor candidate 林于凱 pointed out that among the 6 special municipalities, only Kaohsiung lacks a legal basis for medical subsidies for people with disabilities and the elderly. The Kaohsiung City Department of Health responded that the city government already provides different types of medical subsidies through the Social Affairs Bureau and the Health Bureau.
Facts
Currently, among the 6 special municipalities, only Kaohsiung has no legal basis for medical subsidies
After the 105th year of the Republic amended the "Kaohsiung City Medical Subsidy Measures for Economically Disadvantaged Citizens"
耐特 Holds Competitive Auction From 11/4; Floor Price 62.5 per Share
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
耐特科技材料 is expected to be listed on Nov. 19. In line with the public underwriting before listing, it will hold a competitive auction starting Nov. 4, with a floor price of 62.5 per share. Benefiting from growth in semiconductor carriers and AI data center BBU applications, revenue in the first 9 months of this year reached 2.137 billion yuan, up 17.7% year on year.
Facts
Floor price of 62.5 per share
4,896 lots offered in the public competitive auction
Underwriting price tentatively set at 80 per share
Cumulative revenue for the first 9 months of NT$2.137 billion
帕蘭泰爾 CEO: Japan Can Gain an Edge in Defense-Only AI, Wants to Supply Self-Defense Forces
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
帕蘭泰爾技術公司 CEO Karp said Japan can gain an edge in defense-only AI and wants to supply the Self-Defense Forces, adding that private companies need to control AI to protect intellectual property.
Facts
Founded in 2003
A target selection operation that took 12 hours
Cut to 1 minute
Own a complete AI system in-house within the next 5 years
October PMI at 62.5% Shows Slowing Expansion; 中經院: AI Boom Not Smooth Sailing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中經院 announced that the October manufacturing PMI was 62.5%. Although it has expanded for 13 consecutive months, the pace has slowed. President 連賢明 noted that the AI boom is affected by shortages of key materials and market concerns, so its development is not smooth sailing; Google's earnings report shows cloud service providers are also facing challenges.
Facts
The seasonally adjusted manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for October was 62.5%
The index fell 0.9 percentage points
Expansion for 13 consecutive months
The new orders index fell a further 0.4 percentage points to 63.2%
The backlog of orders index fell to 53.9%
The supplier deliveries index and the raw material prices index stayed at around 70%
The electronics and optical industry PMI fell a further 2.6 percentage points to 60.0%
The non-seasonally adjusted non-manufacturing NMI for October... fell 1.5 percentage points to 55.4%
幣安: Withdrawal wave gradually eases as users weigh security risks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After 幣安 lost 6.3 billion US dollars to theft, the user withdrawal wave gradually eased after an initial surge, with net outflows accounting for 2.1% of platform assets, a share analysts consider moderate. 幣安 has raised 6 billion US dollars to cover the losses and partially restored withdrawal services, and the FBI has identified North Korean hackers as the perpetrators.
Facts
Assets worth 6.3 billion US dollars
Net withdrawals of 3.64 billion US dollars
Net outflows accounted for 2.1% of platform assets
Raised 6 billion US dollars
1 billion US dollars in inflows
Outflows were about 4.6 billion US dollars
Companies mentioned:幣安、Binance、HashKey Group、亞洲Web3人工智慧協會、Asia Web3 AI Association、iSanctuary
ITF Taiwan International Travel Fair opens on the 6th, aiming to exceed 400,000 visitors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The ITF Taiwan International Travel Fair opens at Hall 1 of the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center from Nov. 6 to 9, with 1,600 booths. 台灣觀光協會 Chairperson Chien Yu-yen said attendance is expected to exceed 400,000. Operators have observed a K-shaped consumption trend and are adjusting their services in response to higher fuel surcharges and Japan's new tax refund system.
Facts
1,600 booths
Aiming to exceed 400,000 visitors
Higher than last year's 360,000 visitors
On average, Taiwanese make as many as 11.65 domestic trips per year
Cumulative trips for the full year exceed 200 million
Generating output value of more than NT$564 billion
Sales performance up more than 10% from last year
Japan tour prices have risen by about 1,000 to 3,000 yuan
For Europe, about 1,000 to 5,000 yuan
Adds only about 10 to 20 minutes of processing time
Nearly 9,000 weight-loss pens seized at Bangkok airport, Chinese traveler arrested on suspicion of smuggling
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Thai customs seized nearly 9,000 unregistered "weight-loss pen" injectors from a Chinese traveler smuggling them at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, with a market value of about 5.34 million baht. The man has been arrested.
Facts
Seized injector pens hidden containing nearly 9,000 units commonly known as "weight-loss pens"
Jiang Han shows up with a shaved head, stays in Taiwan for the CPBL awards ceremony: because we won the championship
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
味全龍隊 import pitcher Jiang Han, a top contender this year for the pitching double crown and the MVP award, shaved his head to honor a promise to his teammates to win the championship, and chose to stay in Taiwan for the CPBL awards ceremony.
國泰永續高股息 goes ex-dividend on 11/17, estimated dividend of 1.25 yuan sets another record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國泰永續高股息 (00878) announced it will go ex-dividend on Nov. 17, with an estimated dividend of 1.25 yuan, a record high and the 4th consecutive quarterly increase. It has about 1.7115 million beneficiaries and assets of about 666.1 billion yuan, both ranking 3rd among Taiwan stock ETFs.
Facts
Estimated cash dividend of NT$1.25 per beneficiary unit
Expected to go ex-dividend on Nov. 17 this quarter
Latest number of beneficiaries is about 1.7115 million
Text: Joins 3 optical communications standards agreements to expand AI optical interconnect technology
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
正文科技 announced it has joined 3 optical communications standards organizations, including the LPO MSA, XPO MSA and Open CPX MSA, to expand its participation in the development of next-generation AI optical interconnect technology.
Gunfire erupts in multiple places across the US over the Halloween holiday, leaving at least 6 dead and dozens injured
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Multiple mass shootings occurred across the US over the Halloween weekend, leaving at least 6 dead and dozens injured, with most of the scenes in nightlife districts.
Facts
Left at least 6 people dead
Dozens of people injured
causing 4 deaths
15 people injured
3 shootings that occurred within about 1 hour and 15 minutes
阿聯國營石油公司 teams up with OpenAI to adopt AI platform
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The United Arab Emirates' state-owned 阿布達比國家石油公司 (ADNOC) announced a partnership with OpenAI and will adopt the advanced AI platform OpenAI Frontier, becoming the world's first energy company to use the technology to assess value while oil is still buried underground.
Chen Chieh-hsien wins batting title after "total calculation" by Lin Yueh-ping's precise planning: the start wasn't good, but what matters is the result
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
統一7-ELEVEn獅隊's Chen Chieh-hsien won the CPBL batting title, revealing that head coach Lin Yueh-ping helped him maintain his position through a strategy of carefully calculating at-bats, and thanked the coaching staff and his rivals.
Markets await US midterm elections and jobs data, with the UK, Australia and other countries set to announce interest rate decisions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Markets focus on the US midterm elections, October jobs data and interest rate decisions in the UK, Australia and other countries; 幣安 had 6.3 billion US dollars stolen by hackers, and Bitcoin and Ether rebounded; 惠譽 downgraded France's outlook, putting pressure on the euro.
曉劇場 celebrates its 20th anniversary and remounts "Underground Girl" with dual Taiwanese and Japanese casts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
曉劇場 celebrates its 20th anniversary, remounting "Underground Girl," a work absent for 12 years, with dual Taiwanese and Japanese casts, and combining live singing with electronic music to add a new sensory dimension.
Will Chen Chung-yu exercise FA "in a good direction"? Thanks Lions for nurturing and valuing him
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
統一7-ELEVEn獅隊 catcher Chen Chung-yu has obtained free agent status, saying he will strive in a good direction, and thanked the team for nurturing him and coach Lin Yueh-ping for his help.
Scholars: To Safeguard National Security and Industrial Competitiveness, Support Stronger Controls on Chip Exports to China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At a Legislative Yuan public hearing, scholars and officials gave opinions on amending the Trade Act to tighten controls on AI chip exports to mainland China. Most experts support stronger export controls based on national security, industrial competitiveness and fulfilling commitments under the Taiwan-U.S. Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), but some voices urged attention to the dual U.S. and China regulatory risks facing Taiwanese businesses and to the evidentiary threshold for expanding controls.
First U.S. Warship Visit to Ho Chi Minh City in 20 Years as U.S.-Vietnam Joint Exercise Deepens Maritime Security Cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
For the first time in 20 years, the U.S. Coast Guard patrol cutter Bertholf arrived in Ho Chi Minh City for a friendly visit and conducted a joint maritime exercise with the Vietnam Coast Guard, symbolizing deepening U.S.-Vietnam military and law enforcement cooperation.
2 Local Dengue Fever Cases in a Cluster in Kaohsiung's Siaogang; City Government Urges Those Who Visited the Site to Get Tested
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 高雄市衛生局 announced a cluster of 2 confirmed local dengue fever cases at a hardware superstore in Siaogang District, and urged people who entered the store from Oct. 17 to Nov. 2 to get tested voluntarily.
Facts
2 new confirmed local dengue fever cases
A cumulative 61 specimens collected and sent for testing
A nationwide cumulative total of 16 local dengue fever cases
Miin Wu: Memory Shortage to Last Until 2030; Scarce Capacity Will Go to the Best Applications
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
旺宏 Chairman Miin Wu said the memory shortage may continue until 2030 and that scarce capacity will be used for the best applications; he also affirmed Taiwan's semiconductor strengths and expressed reservations about the Terafab project involving Tesla and SpaceX.
Fire at Tin-Roofed Factory in Taoyuan's Xinwu; Wood Chips and Coal Powder Burned, No Injuries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out in the afternoon at a tin-roofed factory on Yongfu Road in Xinwu District, Taoyuan City. Burning materials included conveyor belts, wood chips, coal powder and paper raw materials. The fire department sent 31 personnel and 11 vehicles to fight the fire. Fortunately no one was injured, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
立院財政委員會 Visits Kinmen Medical Facilities, Hopes to Add Incentives to Retain Talent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Legislative Yuan Finance Committee members Chen Yu-jen and Liu Shu-pin visited the 金門醫院 in Kinmen and called for tax exemption on retention bonuses for medical staff to keep talent. They also pledged to allocate NT$1 billion each year to the medical development fund, and affirmed the improved efficiency of Kinmen's medical evacuation mechanism.
Facts
NT$1 billion injected each year
An additional NT$8.5 billion in budget
Block grants will increase by at least NT$5 billion
The 240-minute standard set by the Ministry of Health and Welfare