# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-02 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 4

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 164 items from 5 sources; Japan, 140 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000032254.html
- anchor: #n3706461
- Companies mentioned: アースデイ東京、アースデイ東京2027実行委員会

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.

Facts:
- Total of 105,000 people
- More than 200 organizations
- 175 countries
- Approx. 500 million people

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000039331.html
- anchor: #n3706460
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スタンディングポイント、エコスタイル、STÜSSY、A BATHING APE、UNDERCOVER、GOODENOUGH、NEIGHBORHOOD、WTAPS、SOPHNET.、uniform experiment、Fragment Design、NUMBER (N)INE、mastermind JAPAN、Bounty Hunter

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.

Facts:
- Oct. 11, 2026 (Sun.)
- Saturday, Oct. 31
- Business hours: 10:00 to 20:00

## アメリカで100年以上の歴史、プレミアムブレンダー「バイタミックス」が新シリーズを発売。

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000114861.html
- anchor: #n3706459
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アントレックス、バイタミックス、Vitamix

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.

Facts:
- [198,000 yen including tax]
- [148,000 yen including tax]
- A history of 100 years
- [Nov. 14, 2026]
- 1.4L (48oz) BPA-free container

## FINAL FANTASY XIV: Arcadia original label cans to go on sale at Suntory vending machines nationwide from Monday, Nov. 9

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000031510.html
- anchor: #n3706458
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースファクトリー、サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社、株式会社スクウェア・エニックス、SQUARE ENIX

株式会社スペースファクトリーは、サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社と連携し、『ファイナルファンタジーXIV』至天の座アルカディアのオリジナルラベル缶を2026年11月9日より全国のサントリー自販機で販売開始する。価格は1個900円（税込）で、ランダム全12種を展開。

Facts:
- Nov. 9, 2026
- 12 designs in total
- 900 yen
- Dec. 6, 2026

## Will solid-state batteries change grid-scale storage? Webinar to examine when technology that "eliminates" the electrolyte will reach practical use

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000181124.html
- anchor: #n3706457
- Companies mentioned: ジャパンブランディング株式会社、GUS Technology、格斯科技、産業技術総合研究所、CATL、SamsungSDI、LGES、ウエストホールディングス株式会社、一般社団法人 全国太陽光発電推進協議会

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

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000017470.html
- anchor: #n3706456
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NexTone、TOMORROW X TOGETHER、ENHYPEN、Apple Music、Spotify、YouTube Music、Amazon Music、AWA、LINE MUSIC、Apple TV

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

## 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"

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000129846.html
- anchor: #n3706455
- 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

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

## 「デュワーズ１２年 ハイボール缶」発売記念イベント -Magic Hour Park- 11月12日（木）～14日（土）渋谷ストリームにて開催！

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000001172.html
- anchor: #n3706454
- Companies mentioned: バカルディ ジャパン株式会社、サッポロビール株式会社、インテージSRI⁺、星野リゾート

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
- Volume/container: 350 ml can
- Suggested retail price: 340 yen (excluding tax)

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000180015.html
- anchor: #n3706453
- Companies mentioned: 日本空輸株式会社、グッドトリップエクスプレス、グットリ、FDA

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.

Facts:
- Up to 20,000 yen off
- 49,000 yen to 60,500 yen
- 51,200 to 67,000 yen
- Up to 20,000 yen off

## 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"!

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000077629.html
- anchor: #n3706452
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コアテック、REIGNITE、PlayStation

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."

Facts:
- 5 players
- 2026
- Aug. 21 to Sept. 6
- 556 or more car models
- 41 locations
- 121 or more course layouts
- Approximately 230,000 people

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000267.000124219.html
- anchor: #n3706451
- Companies mentioned: シェアフル株式会社、パーソルグループ、霜降り明星、ワニブックス、ギャガ、アスミックエース、PERSOL（パーソル）グループ、テンプスタッフ、doda、ミイダス

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."

Facts:
- Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
- Working hours: about 2 hours
- Positions available: 1
- Pay: 10,000 yen per hour
- Transportation: provided (up to 5,000 yen)
- Currently used by 13 million people (*)

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000008669.html
- anchor: #n3706450
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXYZ.Group、株式会社ブランジスタ、株式会社ネクシィーズ・ワンダーウォール、(株)THE HIDEAWAY

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.

Facts:
- About 500 people
- Adult: 2,500 yen
- Adult: 3,000 yen
- 130th anniversary (130th year)
- 10 groups, 20 people

## Official fan club site for "Straight Angeli" opens using the fan communication platform "FaveConnect"! Early sign-up campaign now underway!

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000295.000005296.html
- anchor: #n3706449
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日テレWands、株式会社スターダストプロモーション、日本テレビグループ、FaveConnect

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.

Facts:
- 6,000 yen per year
- 550 yen per month
- Nov. 30, 2026 (Mon.) 23:59

## 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!

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000544.000030888.html
- anchor: #n3706448
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テレビ朝日、テレビ朝日、SOGO TOKYO、sumika、ぴあ

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.

Facts:
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- 15th (Sun.)
- Reserved seat: ¥11,000 (tax included)
- Reception period: Oct. 17 (Sat.)
- Show starts 18:00

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000575.000076954.html
- anchor: #n3706447
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉県戸田市、戸田市スポーツセンター、戸田市長

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
- Date and time: Nov. 11 (Wed.) from 4 p.m.

## [おうちにプロ] Survey on toilet stains and odor concerns

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000653.000117030.html
- anchor: #n3706446
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゼロアクセル、おうちにプロ、クラウドワークス、株式会社ゼロアド、株式会社BimoRa、株式会社ワンプレート、株式会社ザ・建物

株式会社ゼロアクセルが運営する「おうちにプロ」は、トイレの汚れやニオイに関する独自調査を実施した。調査結果から、便器のフチ裏の汚れや黒ずみが主な悩みであり、掃除頻度は週1回が最多であることが判明した。また、プロへの依頼時には料金や頑固な汚れの除去可否、作業員入室への懸念が挙げられている。

Facts:
- 100 people (men: 41, women: 58, no response: 1)
- October 2026
- 4000 or more registered contractors nationwide
- More than 20,000 user review ratings
- Digital gift worth up to 1000 yen
- Established April 2020

## 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!

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000990.000006470.html
- anchor: #n3706445
- Companies mentioned: 松竹ブロードキャスティング株式会社、未来古代楽団、CSホームドラマチャンネル、ホームドラマチャンネル、スクウェア・エニックス、スカパー！、J:COM、ひかりTV、auひかりテレビサービス

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.

Facts:
- Feb. 2027
- Nov. 2, 2026
- ０５７０-００１-４４４
- ０３-６７４１-７５３５

## Knit items from the LIMI feu x ERIKO NAKAO collaboration to launch from Fri., Nov. 6

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001144.000034350.html
- anchor: #n3706444
- Companies mentioned: LIMI feu、ERIko NAKAO、THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO、株式会社ヨウジヤマモト、Yohji Yamamoto Y’s、青山店、伊勢丹新宿店、三越銀座店、渋谷PARCO店、そごう横浜店、静岡伊勢丹、名古屋PARCO midi店、JR京都伊勢丹店、大阪タカシマヤ店、大丸梅田店、WILDSIDE YOHJI YAMAMOTO OSAKA、神戸店、Y’s SUPER POSITION OKAYAMA

Collaboration knit items from LIMI feu and ERIko NAKAO will launch on Nov. 6. They go on sale at THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO from Nov. 13.

Facts:
- Friday, Nov. 6
- Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
- Nov. 13 (Fri.)
- 2000
- 2002

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001228.000079792.html
- anchor: #n3706443
- Companies mentioned: Fun Standard株式会社、株式会社RKB毎日ホールディングス、BELLEMOND、ベルモンド、楽天市場、Amazon

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.

Facts:
- Purchases of 5,000 yen or more
- 50% OFF on all items
- Limited to the first 100 orders
- 2026年11月4日（水）20:00から

## "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

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001298.000155396.html
- anchor: #n3706442
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、コメダ珈琲店、セブン‐イレブン

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.

Facts:
- On sale in stages from Tue., Nov. 3
- Price: 368 yen

## ★Actual photos released★ The books are printed: "Watashi to Mame Goma Nikki" collector's edition, 2 volumes, on sale Nov. 6

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001373.000072639.html
- anchor: #n3706441
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社主婦と生活社、主婦と生活社、サンエックス

株式会社主婦と生活社 will release Volumes 1 and 2 of the collector's edition of "Watashi to Mame Goma Nikki," first published in 2005, on Nov. 6, 2026.

Facts:
- Nov. 6, 2026
- 1,650 yen
- 248 pages each

## [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)

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002237.000000084.html
- anchor: #n3706440
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フジテレビジョン、フジテレビ、FOD、イースト・フィルム、ビクター、スピードスター、ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、TOHOシネマズ

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"

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002404.000002734.html
- anchor: #n3706439
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングス、講談社、マヂカルラブリー、きしたかの、乃木坂46、モナキ、TVer、テレ東、BSテレ東、テレビ愛知、テレビせとうち、テレビ北海道、TVQ九州放送、Lemino、docomo

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
- In October, Sakai Jr. of モナキ
- Monthly narrator for November

## [セント レジス ホテル 大阪] All 160 guest rooms and suites renovated

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002936.000011305.html
- anchor: #n3706438
- Companies mentioned: セント レジス ホテル 大阪、マリオット・インターナショナル、株式会社久米設計、Marriott Bonvoy

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.

Facts:
- All 160 rooms
- Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
- Limited to the first 100 rooms

## 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.)

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003996.000013972.html
- anchor: #n3706437
- Companies mentioned: ロングランプランニング株式会社、カンフェティ、サロンオーケストラジャパン

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 8, 2026 (Sun.)
- 1,000 yen
- 2,000 yen
- 350 performances a year

## 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)!

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004452.000011710.html
- anchor: #n3706436
- Companies mentioned: ぴあ株式会社、第四境界、LIMINÆL、SKE48、PARCO、チケットぴあ、ローチケ、アソビュー！

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 13, 2026
- Dec. 6
- 3,500 yen
- 3,900 yen
- 2,500 yen

## 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.)

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004464.000011710.html
- anchor: #n3706435
- Companies mentioned: ぴあ株式会社、くまざわ書店グループ、宮脇書店グループ、未来屋書店グループ、ゲオ、安木屋本社、大城書店読谷店、教学館、金武文化堂、タウンパルやまだ、朝野書房国際大学店、TSUTAYA、HMV＆BOOKS OKINAWA、ブックスきょうはん、いしだ文栄堂、ひかり書店、幸喜幸文堂、大庭書店、文栄堂、ジュンク堂書店、楽天ブックス、Amazon

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.

Facts:
- 50 shops
- List price: 1430 yen
- 96 pages

## [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!!

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005189.000003670.html
- anchor: #n3706434
- 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

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

## "Big 'Ace of Diamond actⅡ' Original Art Exhibition" POP UP STORE confirmed!

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009125.000001719.html
- anchor: #n3706433
- Companies mentioned: 講談社、東武宇都宮百貨店、マガジンポケット

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
- 1パック 660円（税込）
- 1 box (7 packs) 4,620 yen (tax included)
- 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!!

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009179.000016756.html
- anchor: #n3706432
- 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

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

## 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"!

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000020491.000007006.html
- anchor: #n3706431
- 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

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

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:57:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000170838.html
- anchor: #n3706343
- 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

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
- 100mで11秒01をマーク
- 7月には10秒96を記録
- 大会史上初の3秒台となる3秒98

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:55:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000113685.html
- anchor: #n3706344
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人小金井アニメ協議会、小金井アニメコラボ連絡協議会、宮地楽器ホール、LivePocket

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 8, 2026
- Starts at 13:00
- The event is scheduled to end at 14:00
- Admission is free

## 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."

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:55:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000060402.html
- anchor: #n3706345
- Companies mentioned: 満田工業株式会社、SALON DE ALFURD TOKYO、防災庁

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%

## Receipt rally to be held for enjoying food and shopping across 49 eligible stores in 高槻市

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:50:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001029.000118013.html
- anchor: #n3706346
- Companies mentioned: 高槻市、ホテルアベストグランデ高槻、SUNSTARガム

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.

Facts:
- Up to 1.5 million yen
- About 80 stores
- 1,000 yen or more including tax
- Gift certificates worth 6,000 yen

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:50:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001031.000118013.html
- anchor: #n3706347
- Companies mentioned: 高槻市、高槻市役所

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.

Facts:
- Reiwa 8, Nov. 2
- Dec. 25
- 28th
- 40th
- October, Reiwa 8
- 80th
- 3rd place
- 今年5月から7月

## Kinki Attractiveness Ranking 2026: Rankings for Osaka, Hyogo and Nara change significantly (from Regional Brand Survey 2026)

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000000266.html
- anchor: #n3706349
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブランド総合研究所、大阪大学、大阪工大、アドベンチャーワールド

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
- 31,666 valid responses

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000102999.html
- anchor: #n3706348
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マーケティング研究協会、株式会社エムディプロビジョン、ロック・フィールド、雪国まいたけ、シュゼット、ウエルシア

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).

Facts:
- Held on Nov. 12, 2026
- 33,000 yen
- Founded in 1960
- Founded: 1962

## [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]

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:46:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000116595.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4506558-en.html
- anchor: #n3706350
- Companies mentioned: INSTANTROOM株式会社、フリーランスボード

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!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:45:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001305.000088209.html
- anchor: #n3706351
- Companies mentioned: 函館バス（株）、エイチ・ビー観光（株）、（有）マルジュウ高田 厚沢部観光バス、函館タクシー（株）、北海道バス（株）函館支店、（株）ＫＳ北の星観光バス、（有）大沼交通、網走バス（株）函館営業所、ハローワーク函館

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.

Facts:
- 8 companies in total
- Reiwa 8 (2026) Nov. 14
- 32 people

## Lienchiang County Seeks Transportation Funding, Hopes Central Government Will Restore Diesel Bus Subsidies

- Published: 2026-11-02T20:41:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202611020266.aspx
- anchor: #n3706995
- Companies mentioned: 交通部、交通部公路局、中央社

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.

Facts:
- Subsidies stopped starting in 112
- 1151102

## Chen Yu-hsiu Gives Speech in Singapore, Uses Diamond as Metaphor for Taiwan's Cultural Spirit

- Published: 2026-11-02T20:36:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611020265.aspx
- anchor: #n3706987

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: 2026-11-02T20:36:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611020264.aspx
- anchor: #n3706988
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中華足協、中華民國足球協會、新光人壽

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
- Started playing football at age 6

## Report Says Ko Cheng-heng Criticized Huo Shou-yeh in Internal Meeting; 國防院: Absolutely Not True

- Published: 2026-11-02T20:34:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611020263.aspx
- anchor: #n3706985
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、風傳媒、國防安全研究院、國防院

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.

Facts:
- Taipei, 2nd (CNA)
- 1151102

## Iran: If US Agrees to Demands, Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen in as Little as 2 Days

- Published: 2026-11-02T20:29:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611020262.aspx
- anchor: #n3706986
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、半島電視台

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.

Facts:
- Within 2 days
- One week
- 7 days
- Day 6

## Trial Opens in Provincial Highway 64 Body-Dumping Case; Prosecutors Reconstruct Video of Incident, Driver Once Said He Dragged Person Out of Car

- Published: 2026-11-02T20:23:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202611020261.aspx
- anchor: #n3706980
- Companies mentioned: Bolt、中央社

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.

Facts:
- Early morning of Jan. 25
- 4 vehicles that passed by
- From today through the 6th
- 2:07 a.m. on Jan. 25
- Around 2:19 a.m.
- 2:20
- Around 2:56
- Within 1 minute
- Less than 30 seconds

## Hearing Fans' Voices After Season-Opening Error, Chiang Kun-yu Focuses on the Present and Wins Consecutive Gold Gloves

- Published: 2026-11-02T20:17:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611020260.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4507556-en.html
- anchor: #n3706976
- Companies mentioned: 中央訊息、中央社記者、中信兄弟隊、味全龍隊、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中央社

中信兄弟隊游擊手江坤宇本季僅4次失誤，守備率9成91打破中華職棒紀錄，締造金手套獎7連霸；最佳9人游擊手獎則由味全龍隊張政禹中斷其連霸。

Facts:
- Only 4 errors all season
- 守備率9成91
- 7 consecutive wins

## Named Defendant's Associate in Espionage Case, Placed Under Exit Restriction; Kao Chin Su-mei: It Gives Me Chills

- Published: 2026-11-02T20:17:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202611020259.aspx
- anchor: #n3706977

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.

Facts:
- 2008
- Sept. 8
- Sept. 9
- June this year
- NT$10 million
- Sept. 6
- 1151102

## Mainland Affairs Council: After the Fifth Plenary Session, the CCP May Increase Gray-Zone Pressure on Taiwan

- Published: 2026-11-02T20:16:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202611020253.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4507530-en.html
- anchor: #n3706975

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: 2026-11-02T20:15:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611020258.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4507555-en.html
- anchor: #n3706978
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、中信兄弟、福岡軟銀鷹隊

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.

Facts:
- 33 successful stolen bases
- Arranged for 6 players to go to Japan
- Departing on Oct. 30

## Global Liberal Parties Gather in Bangkok, Call for Rebuilding Relationship Between Democracy and Public Trust

- Published: 2026-11-02T20:13:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611020257.aspx
- anchor: #n3706979
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國際自由聯盟、Liberal International、LI、泰國民主黨、Democrat Party、亞洲自由民主聯盟、CALD、德國弗里德里希諾曼自由基金會、FNF、菲律賓自由黨、民進黨

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.

Facts:
- 65th
- Opens today in Bangkok
- Three major challenges
- Within 45 days
- 115,000 households
- Two-location format

## 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: 2026-11-02T20:12:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611020256.aspx
- anchor: #n3706972
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、中職、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中央社

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.

Facts:
- 23-year-old pitcher
- 52 appearances all season
- 33 saves converted
- ERA of 2.66
- Lin An-ko in 2020
- After 6 years

## Final Sprint in US Midterm Campaign as Trump and Democrats Hold Separate Rallies to Get Out the Vote

- Published: 2026-11-02T20:12:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611020255.aspx
- anchor: #n3706973
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、NBC News、馬斯克

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.

Facts:
- 6成受訪者不滿川普的施政表現
- lasting 8 months
- 至少有5成
- 54 million people voted early
- About 11 billion US dollars
- Nearly 500 million US dollars

## 毅嘉 October Revenue Up 21% Year on Year; New Malaysia Plant Begins Mass Production of Optical Communication Products

- Published: 2026-11-02T20:12:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611020254.aspx
- anchor: #n3706974
- Companies mentioned: 毅嘉、ICHIA RUBBER INDUSTRY（M） SDN BHD、中央社

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

## 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: 2026-11-02T20:07:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611020252.aspx
- anchor: #n3706958

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.

Facts:
- Seniors aged 65 and over
- Comprehensive income tax rate below 20%
- Current seniors aged 80 and over
- Indigenous people aged 70 and over
- An increase of 6.1 billion yuan
- Directly loses the county treasury 800 million

## Another Taichung Veterans General Hospital case: vendor suspected of involvement in proxy surgery; 醫事司 confirms it received a complaint

- Published: 2026-11-02T20:06:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611020251.aspx
- anchor: #n3706959
- Companies mentioned: 台中榮民總醫院、衛福部、醫事司、台中市衛生局、台灣台中地方法院、中檢、醫策會

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
- Business suspension of 1 month to 1 year imposed

## Venezuela apparently no longer turning a blind eye to Colombian guerrilla activity; strike reportedly leaves 19 dead

- Published: 2026-11-02T20:05:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611020250.aspx
- anchor: #n3706960
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、FundaRedes、中央情報局、聯邦調查局、美國國務院、委內瑞拉政府、哥倫比亞政府、川普政府

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.

Facts:
- Causing at least 19 deaths
- Causing 9 deaths
- Another 10 bodies
- As long as 2200 kilometers
- Signed a peace agreement with the 哥倫比亞政府 in 2016

## 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: 2026-11-02T20:03:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202611020249.aspx
- anchor: #n3706956
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、調查局、法務部調查局國家安全維護工作站、台灣高等檢察署、高檢署、台灣高等法院

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
- Referred to the 高檢署 at around 4 p.m.
- (Editor: Lee Shu-hua) 1151102

## A 2nd debate? Puma Shen: Chiang Wan-an doesn't answer debate questions and instead uses them to attack

- Published: 2026-11-02T20:02:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611020248.aspx
- anchor: #n3706957
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、年代電視台

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.

Facts:
- First proposed 6 debate rules
- Whether to hold a 2nd debate
- Threads views surpass 100 million
- Also held over a hundred policy meetings

## South Korean army NCO dies of external injuries while serving at the front line; authorities investigate cause of death

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:59:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611020247.aspx
- anchor: #n3706894

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.

Facts:
- 3 South Korean soldiers
- Sept. 21
- Since 2024

## Outfield Golden Glove won despite 4 errors sparks debate; Kuo Tien-hsin hopes voting will have more reference data

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:55:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611020246.aspx
- anchor: #n3706895
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、中央社、中華職棒、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊

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.

Facts:
- 5th career
- 4 errors
- 2 straight years
- 13 outfield assists
- 守備率為9成88
- 3 were because teammates failed to catch the ball

## 佳格: China sunflower oil costs to improve next year; Taiwan to expand commercial oil business

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:54:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611020245.aspx
- anchor: #n3706825
- Companies mentioned: 佳格、桂格、中央社

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.

Facts:
- Q2 2027
- 58%
- 23%
- 49%
- 47%
- 12.8%
- 15%
- November
- 18 liters
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 5 years

## Tax bureau finds aesthetic medicine and dental clinics underreported self-paid income; back taxes and penalties imposed by law

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:53:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611020244.aspx
- anchor: #n3706826
- Companies mentioned: 財政部台北國稅局、中央社

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
- More than 10 million dollars

## Temperatures in Swedish supermarket freezers spike overnight; retailer blames hacker cyberattack

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:49:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611020243.aspx
- anchor: #n3706827
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、ICA、Coop、Aftonbladet、路透社

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.

Facts:
- Sweden's 2 major supermarket chains
- 50 degrees Celsius
- 6 of its stores

## 4 China Coast Guard ships intrude into Kinmen waters; coast guard shadows and drives them off one-on-one

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:48:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202611020242.aspx
- anchor: #n3706828
- Companies mentioned: 海巡署、中央通訊社、金馬澎分署

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.

Facts:
- 4 China Coast Guard ships
- 4 patrol boats
- Intruded in formation 2 times in 1 day
- Around 3 p.m. this afternoon
- 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: 2026-11-02T19:47:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202611020241.aspx
- anchor: #n3706822
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

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: 2026-11-02T19:46:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611020240.aspx
- anchor: #n3706823
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、民進黨

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.

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- More than 800 days in the New Taipei mayoral race
- More than 40 support groups established
- More than 70 market walkabouts
- New Taipei "1 Ding-hui wins"

## Taiwan Ocean Technology and Unmanned Vehicle Expo: Thunder Tiger unmanned boat live demonstration

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:44:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611020239.aspx
- anchor: #n3706824
- Companies mentioned: 雷虎科技、中央社、中山科學研究院、Shield AI

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
- Boat length of 6 meters
- Payload of 300 to 600 kilograms
- Top speed of 50 knots
- Range of 600 kilometers
- Controls 6 unmanned boats simultaneously
- About 1400 boats planned
- Total scale of about NT$30 billion

## Tainan man suspected of drunk driving kills male university student and flees, arrested; prosecutors seek detention after questioning

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:43:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202611020238.aspx
- anchor: #n3706820
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、南檢、永康警分局、台南地檢署

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.

Facts:
- Inside Lane 912, Zhonghua Road
- 49-year-old Liao
- Within 1 hour of receiving the report

## 魏平政 Unveils Changhua Town Upgrade Platform, Focusing on Regional Prosperity and Cultural Renewal

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:42:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611020237.aspx
- anchor: #n3706821
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中國國民黨、民主進步黨

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
- Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections

## Lithium Battery Fires Exceed 300 in 3 Years; Recycling Management Planned to Start in 116

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:38:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611020236.aspx
- anchor: #n3706811

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.

Facts:
- More than 300 cases
- Over the past 3 years

## NT Dollar Plunges More Than 2 Jiao Intraday; Central Bank and Exporters Join Forces Against Foreign Investor Selling Pressure

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:35:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611020235.aspx
- anchor: #n3706812
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央銀行

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: 2026-11-02T19:34:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611020234.aspx
- anchor: #n3706807
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、味全龍隊

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
- Plus 2 Best Nine shortstop awards

## Taiwan and Japan Drafting a Comprehensive Trade Agreement? 經貿辦: Deepening Cooperation Is the Direction of Our Efforts

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:32:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611020233.aspx
- anchor: #n3706808
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、日經亞洲、Nikkei Asia、行政院經貿談判辦公室、經貿辦

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.

Facts:
- 2023
- Twice
- 1151102

## Lyrics Allegedly Plagiarize Cartoonist 朱德庸, Indicted; 熱狗 Issues Statement Hoping to Clarify Boundaries of Creative Work

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:32:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202611020232.aspx
- anchor: #n3706809
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、唱片公司、台北地檢署

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.

Facts:
- The similar portions of text amount to 5%
- In 2004, 熱狗 saw an article online and kept notes

## Patients Say Long-Term Care Cannot Meet Rare Disease Needs; 長照司: Medical Coordination to Be Strengthened

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:31:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611020231.aspx
- anchor: #n3706810
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、立法院厚生會、財團法人厚生基金會、罕見疾病基金會、衛生福利部、衛福部長照司、衛福部國民健康署

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.

Facts:
- 6 major service gaps
- More than 25%

## Fraud Cases Account for Over Half of Hong Kong Crime; Police Demand Country Codes Be Displayed on Overseas Calls

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:27:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202611020230.aspx
- anchor: #n3706711
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、電信商

香港今年前9個月犯罪案件逾半為詐騙案，其中電話詐騙佔近3成且多數來自海外。警方要求電信商顯示國碼並停用涉嫌詐騙號碼，同時計畫修法堵截實名制電話卡被轉賣給詐騙集團的漏洞。

Facts:
- 68,015 criminal cases
- Up 2.1% from the same period last year
- 34,679 fraud cases
- Reaching 51%
- Up 7.9% from last year
- Losses amounted to HK$6.02 billion
- (NT$24 billion)
- Up 6.7%
- Nearly 10,000 cases
- 占詐騙案總數近3成
- Losses amounted to 1.94 billion yuan
- (NT$7.76 billion)
- There were 3,900 telephone fraud cases
- 當中8成是假冒客戶服務

## 林于凱 Says Kaohsiung Lacks Legal Basis for Medical Subsidies; Health Bureau: Different Subsidies Provided

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:19:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202611020229.aspx
- anchor: #n3706661

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: 2026-11-02T19:17:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611020227.aspx
- anchor: #n3706662
- Companies mentioned: 耐特科技材料、耐特

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
- Up 17.7% from the same period last year

## Environmental Crime Proceeds of 7.6 Billion Seized; 彭啓明: Cost of Violations Is Losing Everything

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:14:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611020226.aspx
- anchor: #n3706659

環境部與法務部跨域合作查緝環保犯罪，自112年8月至今累計查獲犯罪所得76億元、移送法辦2147人。環境部長彭啓明強調對環境犯罪零容忍，違法者將付出傾家蕩產的代價；法務部長鄭銘謙表示執法朝向預防追溯並重，並透過追討不法所得剝奪犯罪工具。

Facts:
- Cumulative criminal proceeds seized of NT$7.6 billion
- Referred 2,147 people for prosecution
- A total of 163 major environmental crime cases solved
- Commended 18 law enforcement personnel
- 5 high-performing groups

## 帕蘭泰爾 CEO: Japan Can Gain an Edge in Defense-Only AI, Wants to Supply Self-Defense Forces

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611020225.aspx
- anchor: #n3706660
- Companies mentioned: 帕蘭泰爾技術公司、帕蘭泰爾、Palantir Technologies、中央社、日本經濟新聞

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
- Once rose to 15 times the original level
- About 2 times the same period last year

## October PMI at 62.5% Shows Slowing Expansion; 中經院: AI Boom Not Smooth Sailing

- Published: 2026-11-02T19:04:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611020224.aspx
- anchor: #n3706644
- Companies mentioned: 中經院、Google

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: 2026-11-02T18:58:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611020223.aspx
- anchor: #n3706643
- Companies mentioned: 幣安、Binance、HashKey Group、亞洲Web3人工智慧協會、Asia Web3 AI Association、iSanctuary

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

## ITF Taiwan International Travel Fair opens on the 6th, aiming to exceed 400,000 visitors

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:57:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611020222.aspx
- anchor: #n3706582
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台灣觀光協會、台鐵、雄獅旅遊、可樂旅遊

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: 2026-11-02T18:55:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611020221.aspx
- anchor: #n3706513
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、曼谷郵報、Bangkok Post、民族報、The Nation、泰國食品藥物管理局、FDA、泰國食藥局

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"
- A total of 8,900 injector pens were found
- Market value of about 5.34 million baht
- About NT$5.15 million

## Jiang Han shows up with a shaved head, stays in Taiwan for the CPBL awards ceremony: because we won the championship

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:49:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611020220.aspx
- anchor: #n3706514
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、中央社

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.

Facts:
- ERA of 1.49
- 136 strikeouts

## 國泰永續高股息 goes ex-dividend on 11/17, estimated dividend of 1.25 yuan sets another record

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:48:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611020219.aspx
- anchor: #n3706515
- Companies mentioned: 國泰永續高股息、元大台灣50、元大高股息、中央社

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
- Latest asset size is about 666.1 billion yuan
- Cash yield of about 9.6%

## Text: Joins 3 optical communications standards agreements to expand AI optical interconnect technology

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:46:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611020218.aspx
- anchor: #n3706516
- Companies mentioned: 正文科技、中央社

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.

Facts:
- 3 optical communications standards agreements
- 1151102

## Gunfire erupts in multiple places across the US over the Halloween holiday, leaving at least 6 dead and dozens injured

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:45:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611020217.aspx
- anchor: #n3706509
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、美聯社

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
- 3 shootings that occurred
- 2 shootings were reported
- Leaving 1 dead and 8 injured
- Leaving 6 people injured
- 造成1名19歲女性身亡
- 1 woman in critical condition
- 6 others were injured

## 阿聯國營石油公司 teams up with OpenAI to adopt AI platform

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:43:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611020216.aspx
- anchor: #n3706510
- Companies mentioned: 阿聯國營石油公司、OpenAI、阿布達比國家石油公司、ADNOC、中央社、法新社

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.

Facts:
- World's first
- Per barrel of oil

## 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: 2026-11-02T18:42:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611020215.aspx
- anchor: #n3706511
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、富邦悍將

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.

Facts:
- 3成22
- 2nd
- Oct. 5
- 1 at-bat
- 6 at-bats
- 6 hits

## Markets await US midterm elections and jobs data, with the UK, Australia and other countries set to announce interest rate decisions

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:42:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611020214.aspx
- anchor: #n3706512
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社、幣安、惠譽、渣打銀行、AMINA銀行、日本中央銀行

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.

Facts:
- US$6.3 billion
- 1.1182 US dollars
- 0.15%
- 101.83 points
- 0.1%
- 157.73 yen to 1 US dollar
- 0.6%
- 78,262.63 US dollars
- 1.14%
- 2,287.18 US dollars

## 曉劇場 celebrates its 20th anniversary and remounts "Underground Girl" with dual Taiwanese and Japanese casts

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:42:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202611020213.aspx
- anchor: #n3706507
- Companies mentioned: 曉劇場、靜岡縣舞台藝術中心、SPAC

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.

Facts:
- 曉劇場 was founded 20 years ago this year
- Has so far accumulated more than 40 works
- After a 12-year absence
- First appeared on stage in 2014
- Will run from the 10th to the 15th

## Will Chen Chung-yu exercise FA "in a good direction"? Thanks Lions for nurturing and valuing him

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:41:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611020212.aspx
- anchor: #n3706508
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、富邦悍將、中職

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.

Facts:
- 10 years with the Uni-President Lions
- 3rd career Best Nine catcher award

## Scholars: To Safeguard National Security and Industrial Competitiveness, Support Stronger Controls on Chip Exports to China

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:39:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611020211.aspx
- anchor: #n3706489
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、經濟部國際貿易署、清華大學、經濟民主連合、中華經濟研究院、中華經濟與金融協會

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.

Facts:
- Article 13 of the Trade Act
- 1151102

## First U.S. Warship Visit to Ho Chi Minh City in 20 Years as U.S.-Vietnam Joint Exercise Deepens Maritime Security Cooperation

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:38:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611020210.aspx
- anchor: #n3706490
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、西貢解放報、SGGP、越通社、一手新聞

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.

Facts:
- First in 20 years
- A 5-day friendly visit
- Dating back to July 2006
- About 127 meters long
- Displacement of 4500 tons
- Transited the Taiwan Strait in March 2019
- Stayed for 3 days
- At sea from the 5th to the 11th
- Upgraded since 2023

## 2 Local Dengue Fever Cases in a Cluster in Kaohsiung's Siaogang; City Government Urges Those Who Visited the Site to Get Tested

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:32:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202611020209.aspx
- anchor: #n3706487
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、高雄市衛生局

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
- 218 imported cases

## Miin Wu: Memory Shortage to Last Until 2030; Scarce Capacity Will Go to the Best Applications

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:29:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611020208.aspx
- anchor: #n3706488
- Companies mentioned: 旺宏、IEEE、特斯拉、Tesla、美國太空探索科技公司、SpaceX

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.

Facts:
- Memory may be in shortage until 2030
- sNOVA technology developed by 旺宏 37 years ago

## Fire at Tin-Roofed Factory in Taoyuan's Xinwu; Wood Chips and Coal Powder Burned, No Injuries

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:27:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202611020207.aspx
- anchor: #n3706485
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、桃園市政府消防局

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.

Facts:
- An 8-meter-tall high-ceiling tin-roofed building
- Report received at 1:12 p.m.
- Arrived at the scene at 1:26 p.m.
- Extinguished at 2:11 p.m.
- 31 firefighters
- 11 fire trucks
- 2 ambulances

## 立院財政委員會 Visits Kinmen Medical Facilities, Hopes to Add Incentives to Retain Talent

- Published: 2026-11-02T18:26:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202611020206.aspx
- anchor: #n3706486
- Companies mentioned: 立院財政委員會、國民黨、民眾黨、金門醫院、衛生福利部、金門縣政府、台北榮總、林口長庚

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
- Shortened to about 140 minutes