Opening of 2026 Taiwan Week: Lai Ching-te Discusses Core Values of Financial Development: Fruits of Growth Shared by More People
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The Financial Supervisory Commission hosted the opening of 2026 Taiwan Week. President Lai Ching-te stressed that the core values of financial development are internationalization, innovation and shared outcomes, with the goal of building an Asian asset management center and an innovative fundraising platform.
Facts
The 2026 Taiwan Week, hosted by the Financial Supervisory Commission, held its opening ceremony on the 3rd. President Lai Ching-te delivered a speech proposing three major directions for financial development.
As of the end of September this year, the assets under management of Taiwan's financial sector reached NT$48.38 trillion.
Assets under management in Taiwan's financial sector have increased by more than NT$15 trillion compared with June 2024.
The Kaohsiung asset management zone has already attracted 62 financial institutions.
More than 280,000 people have now opened accounts under Taiwan's Individual Savings and Investment Account (TISA).
Over the past two-plus years, the Financial Supervisory Commission has completed adjustments to more than 60 regulatory orders.
Starting this year, Taiwan is aligning with the IFRS sustainability disclosure standards in phases.
Not lacking in scheming, just too disdainful to play mind games: 3 zodiac signs! They actually understand everything, and the No. 1 chooses not to expose others
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Chinese media 搜狐網 notes that the zodiac signs Ox, Dragon and Rat dislike intrigue. The Ox values integrity, the Dragon values principle, and the Rat values wisdom and silence, and all choose not to expose others' petty schemes.
Facts
People born under 3 zodiac signs particularly dislike scheming and intrigue. Rather than calculating against others at every turn, they prefer to act according to their own principles.
The Ox ranks 3rd. They are practical in their approach and believe that hard work and honesty are more reliable than opportunism.
The Dragon ranks 2nd. They value principles, dislike being swayed by others' opinions, and are unwilling to waste time on pointless disputes.
The Rat ranks 1st. They are quick-witted and perceptive, and highly sensitive to changes in their surroundings and interpersonal relationships.
Those born in the year of the Rat tend to clarify the situation and avoid complicating matters through impulsiveness. They choose not to expose things because they believe there is no need to start a conflict over trivial matters.
International Buzz》About 1/4 of Central Committee members absent from major CCP meeting! Is Xi Jinping paving the way for another term again?
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The CCP's 20th Central Committee Fifth Plenary Session closed on October 29, with attendance hitting a record low since the Mao Zedong era, with about one quarter of Central Committee members absent. Outside observers are watching how this reflects changes in the power structure after Xi Jinping's purge of the party, and see it as a key indicator for predicting his 2027 re-election or succession arrangements.
Facts
The CCP's 20th Central Committee Fifth Plenary Session closed on October 29.
About one quarter of Central Committee members did not attend this plenary session.
Attendance at this plenary session fell to its lowest level since the Mao Zedong era.
《華爾街日報》 noted that Xi Jinping's purge of corruption and disloyalty has sharply shrunk the party's elite ranks.
Xi Jinping broke with convention in 2022 to begin a third term as general secretary.
Samsung and Xiaomi lost! The tablet sales champion is this one; insiders praise "strong battery life, stable and durable": used for 10 years without breaking
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In Q3 2026, Taiwan's tablet market sales grew 24%, with Apple iPad 11 taking first place and Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ leading the Android market. Although component costs have pushed up prices, Apple's ecosystem advantage and Android brands' high cost-performance strategies continue to meet the needs of consumers with different budgets.
Facts
In Q3 2026, overall tablet sales volume at physical stores in Taiwan grew 24% from the same period last year
Apple iPad 11 A16 Wi-Fi (128GB) ranked first in sales in Q3 2026, priced at NT$12,890
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ Wi-Fi is the Android bestseller, priced at NT$7,290
Can 聯發科 still rise? 25 years after listing, market value surges to 200 billion US dollars; Rick Tsai calls to "buy the stock" and reveals revenue target
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聯發科 CEO Rick Tsai urged investors to buy shares at Taiwan Week 2026, forecasting 2026 revenue to exceed 21 billion US dollars. 輝達 and Alphabet subscribed to 3.9 billion US dollars in convertible bonds, showing confidence in 聯發科's AI strategy, with automotive and data centers becoming new growth engines.
Facts
聯發科 Vice Chairman and CEO Rick Tsai urged investors to buy 聯發科 shares at the "Taiwan Week 2026" event.
Since listing 25 years ago, 聯發科's cumulative total shareholder return is about 163 times, with a compound annual return of about 22%.
聯發科 expects its full-year 2026 revenue to exceed US$21 billion, a record high.
輝達 subscribed to 3.5 billion US dollars of 聯發科's overseas convertible bonds, and Alphabet participated in subscribing to 3.9 billion US dollars of them.
The doubling cycle of AI computing demand has shortened from 18 to 20 months in the past to 4 to 5 months.
Today's (11/3) top news! Senior citizen card's "6 hidden perks" points reset to zero if you miss 1 step / The real gap in polls between Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang? / 全聯 "spends over 4 billion" on this
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This article reports on several of today's top news stories, including the hidden perks of the senior citizen card, polls for the Taipei mayoral race, 全聯's electronic shelf label upgrade plan, gift tax rules, and the settlement progress in the 大同 China Display case.
Facts
The senior citizen card can be used to offset medical registration fees, taxi fares, sports center admission, and to buy daily necessities at farmers' association pharmacies.
The ETtoday Poll Cloud survey shows Chiang Wan-an's support at 52.0% and Shen Boyang's at 40.7%, a gap of 11.3 percentage points.
全聯 announced it will spend more than 4 billion yuan to replace all shelf labels with electronic labels, to be fully installed by 2028.
The settlement amount between 大同 and 華映科技 is about 74.6% lower than the original judgment, with an estimated reversal of about NT$9.954 billion.
The "D-ONE First Grand World" in Wuri, Taichung involves an investment of about 26 billion yuan, with a planned mall operating floor area of about 106,000 ping.
Xiao Zhan and Jing Boran lost! The most charismatic male star in Chinese dramas TOP10 champion is him, with refined features and a cool aura, able to handle both period and modern roles
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This article presents the TOP10 ranking of the most charismatic male actors in Chinese dramas in 2026, covering Cheng Yi, Xiao Zhan, Jing Boran and other actors and their representative works, and analyzing their looks, acting and character-building appeal.
Facts
Male actors in 2026 Chinese dramas have been generating constant buzz, with Zhang Linghe reaching a popularity peak thanks to "Zhu Yu".
Netizens voted for the TOP10 most charismatic male actors in 2026 Chinese dramas, and the champion is Cheng Yi.
Jing Boran ranked 6th in the 2026 ranking of the most charismatic male actors in Chinese dramas.
In October 2026, Xiao Zhan starred in the urban medical healing drama "Xiao Cheng Liang Fang", playing neurosurgeon Liu Zhengliang.
Cheng Lei played Gong Shangjue in "Yun Zhi Yu", attracting viewers with his cold gaze and composed presence.
Liu Xueyi collaborated with Tan Songyun on the period drama "Lan Xiang Ru Gu", playing Lin Jinqi.
Wang Hedi saw his popularity rise sharply through the 2022 drama "Cang Lan Jue", playing Dongfang Qingcang.
Cheng Yi took his acting career to the next level with the 2023 drama "Lian Hua Lou", playing Li Lianhua.
英特爾's stock plunged on weak PC market demand and a lack of external customers for its foundry business, falling 45% in a single month. Although the AI opportunity and government backing have brought optimistic expectations, capacity bottlenecks and structural problems put its turnaround prospects to a severe test.
Facts
英特爾's stock plunged 45% in a single month in October 2026, the largest monthly drop on record. It fell a further roughly 8% intraday this Monday and has been "cut in half" since October.
英特爾's latest financial forecast shows that, because the PC market continues to be affected by rising costs of memory and other components, revenue this quarter is expected to fall short of analyst expectations by 1 billion to 2 billion US dollars.
英特爾's cumulative foundry capital expenditure over the past 5 years has reached 108 billion US dollars, but it has still not landed a landmark external customer for its most advanced process.
英特爾's third-quarter data center business revenue surged 78% from a year earlier to 7.3 billion US dollars.
In August 2025, the US government acquired a 10% stake in 英特爾, and 輝達 subsequently announced a 5 billion US dollar investment.
英特爾 has decided to shift part of the capacity at its Oregon plant from producing wafers on the advanced 18A process to making chips on the more mature Intel 3 process.
The way to eat broccoli needs to change! Expert teaches "1 step" to boost antioxidant power 3 times; many people don't do it
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A vegetable expert shares a tip for eating broccoli: letting it sit for 5 minutes after cutting activates sulforaphane and boosts antioxidant power 3 times. This simple step is based on scientific research and aims to maximize the nutritional benefits of the vegetable, while also reminding that cooking time should not be too long.
Facts
Letting broccoli sit for 5 minutes after cutting before cooking can boost antioxidant effects 3 times
Broccoli contains the compound sulforaphane
Sulforaphane can promote the body's production of more than 100 enzymes related to detoxification and antioxidation
Sulforaphane is only activated when tissue is cut or damaged and comes into contact with enzymes
Experts recommend that cooking time for broccoli should not exceed 5 minutes
Labor insurance mistake cost 1.73 million less in benefits! After 30 years of coverage, "1 move" shrinks entire payout; expert warns of 2 pitfalls: penny wise, pound foolish
The Labor Insurance old-age annuity is calculated from the average insured salary of the highest 60 months selected from the entire coverage career, and these 60 months need not be consecutive.
If you plan to retire at 60 and claim the old-age annuity, it is recommended to start adjusting your insured salary gradually by around age 50 at the latest.
Raising the insured salary sharply in a short time easily triggers an audit by the Bureau of Labor Insurance, which may require the company to provide payroll records, bank transfer records and other documents.
Those insured through an occupational union who worry about triggering an eligibility review may consider adjusting their salary to 41,000 or 42,000 yuan and stopping there.
In the case study, because Ayue lowered her insured salary bracket midway, her family members received 1.735 million yuan less in the lump-sum claim than if she had stayed at the highest bracket throughout.
Who Scored in the Taipei Mayoral Debate? Former Deputy Mayor Reveals Puma Shen's Core Weakness, One Remark Makes Her Exclaim "Are You Crazy?"
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Former Taipei Deputy Mayor Huang Shih-hsiu, commenting on the nine-in-one election debate, revealed the core weakness of Democratic Progressive Party candidate Puma Shen. His remarks provoked a strong reaction from Shen, who asked "Are you crazy?", showing how fierce the election competition is。
How Will the Midterm Election Results Affect US Stocks? Analyst: If Democrats Win the House, AI Stocks and Data Centers Will Be Hit
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US stocks have been volatile due to poor earnings from Alphabet, 亞馬遜 and 英特爾, with the market worried about returns on AI investment. If Democrats win the House in the midterm elections, stricter AI regulation and data center scrutiny could follow, further hitting tech stocks。
Facts
英特爾 shares plunged nearly 29% after its earnings release on Oct. 30
On Oct. 30, the S&P 500 fell 1.8% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.9%
As of Oct. 30, third-quarter earnings for S&P 500 constituents were projected to grow 31.6% year over year overall
卡特彼勒 shares fell 9% as it kept its full-year sales growth forecast unchanged
蘋果 shares have risen about 27% so far this year
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"County Governance Innovation, Hsinchu Must Win": Hsu Hsin-ying Unveils 6 Major Policy Themes and 151 Policies to Build a New Future for Hsinchu
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Kuomintang Hsinchu County magistrate candidate Hsu Hsin-ying launched her campaign website on the 3rd, announcing 151 policy proposals under "County Governance Innovation, Hsinchu Must Win," covering technology, welfare, transportation and other areas, and put forward sunshine governance pledges。
Facts
Hsu Hsin-ying's campaign website officially went online on the 3rd, announcing 6 major themes and 151 policies。
Hsu Hsin-ying proposed a 100,000-yuan childbirth subsidy gift package and free one-stop health checkups for women。
Hsu Hsin-ying is promoting tablets for every primary and secondary school student and the establishment of a Hsinchu AI Smart Industry Academy。
Hsu Hsin-ying pledged full National Health Insurance premium subsidies for seniors aged 65 and above, as well as full subsidies for shingles vaccines。
Hsu Hsin-ying declared she would promote 十六 major transportation construction projects and build an international-class multifunctional performance center。
Hsu Hsin-ying put forward three major sunshine governance pledges, including not putting names on public works and not allowing family members to interfere in county governance。
Hsu Hsin-ying has a doctorate in satellite surveying and has served two terms as a county councilor and two terms as a legislator。
WANN STAGE City Advertising Support Campaign Launches; Finals at Taipei Howard Plaza Hotel on Dec. 28
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The finals of the first WANN STAGE Global Elite Beauty Pageant will be held at the Taipei Howard Plaza Hotel on Dec. 28. Recently, a city advertising support campaign was used to build momentum, combining MRT and outdoor digital media to expand publicity, aiming to create an international pageant exchange platform。
Facts
The finals of the first WANN STAGE Global Elite Beauty Pageant will be held at the Taipei Howard Plaza Hotel on Dec. 28。
On the 2nd, the organizers held a city advertising support and group photo promotional event, with participants including President Hsuan Chang-yu, Chairman Chou Yu, CEO Li Chao-yung, President Li Ya-ying and Chairman Lin Chih-yen。
This year's event combines large outdoor advertising and MRT digital media for strong publicity, with exposure sites covering the Zhongshan Linear Park Zhongshan Art and Culture Corridor, Taipei Main Station MRT, Songshan Airport, the MRT Bannan Line and the Tamsui-Xinyi Line。
WANN STAGE integrates three major categories: "Miss Global Taiwan," "Mrs Global Taiwan" and "Mr Diamond Taiwan。"
Registration for the first WANN STAGE Global Elite Beauty Pageant closes on Nov. 30。
115 Fiscal Year "Green Store Stars": 29 Restaurants Earn Stars, Showcasing Energy-Saving Strength, Bringing Energy Saving into Daily Life, Building Sustainable Competitiveness for the Service Industry
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The 新北市政府 held the second "Green Store Stars" award ceremony yesterday, honoring 29 energy-saving restaurants. The initiative aims to help businesses improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs through efficiency grading and guidance, and to advance New Taipei City's service industry toward the 2050 net-zero carbon reduction goal。
Facts
The 新北市政府 held the second "Green Store Stars" award ceremony yesterday (the 2nd), honoring 29 restaurants。
The first-place winner, 水灣餐廳八里店, received a prize of 100,000 yuan and will donate all of it to schools in Bali District as scholarships。
This year, New Taipei City was ranked 44th in the world in 英國智庫's 2026 Happy City Index。
"Green Store Stars" rates stores from one to three stars based on energy efficiency performance. In the first edition, 18 stores won awards, rising to 29 this year。
The final evaluation invited the Environmental Protection Bureau, Labor Bureau and Health Bureau to participate jointly, incorporating daily business management into the overall assessment。
In Taiwan's nine-in-one elections, because the Mainland Affairs Council's new interpretation requires Chinese spouses to have "renounced their original household registration for 10 years" to run, 11 of the 25 registered Chinese spouses were disqualified, leaving only 14 who meet the conditions. Former legislator Li Chen-hsiu's petition was rejected by the court because her supplementary proof was less than 10 years old, sparking legal and political controversy over restrictions on Chinese spouses' political participation。
Facts
In this round of nine-in-one elections, 25 Chinese spouses registered to run, of whom 11 were disqualified for not meeting the requirements, leaving 14 eligible candidates in the end。
Former Taiwan People's Party legislator Li Chen-hsiu only submitted proof of cancellation of her mainland household registration in March 2025, and the court rejected her petition to preserve her eligibility to run for mayor of Zhubei City。
The Mainland Affairs Council interpreted Article 21 of the Cross-Strait Act as requiring Chinese spouses to submit proof of loss of original nationality for a full ten years in order to meet the candidacy requirement of "having household registration in Taiwan for 10 years"。
Taiwan currently has nearly 370,000 Chinese spouses, of whom about 148,000 have obtained Republic of China identity cards。
In the previous nine-in-one elections, 19 Chinese spouses ran; this round the number of eligible candidates has fallen to 14, a decrease of 5。
Financial Hot Topic: About 200 billion yuan swept away in 20 minutes! 幣安 suspected of being robbed by North Korean hackers, the darkest moment for cryptocurrency
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幣安 announced it may have suffered the largest cryptocurrency theft in history, involving 6.3 billion US dollars. The investigation points to the North Korean hacker group TraderTraitor. Tether and Circle have frozen part of the funds, raising market concerns about the security of cryptocurrency。
Facts
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, 幣安 (Binance), may be the victim of the largest cryptocurrency theft in history。
The amount involved is as high as 6.3 billion US dollars (about 200 billion New Taiwan dollars)。
Cybersecurity researchers and investigators have pointed the finger at a North Korean hacker group called TraderTraitor。
Stablecoin issuers Tether, Circle and other cryptocurrency companies have frozen about 3 billion US dollars of it。
The remaining approximately 3.3 billion US dollars is still controlled by the hackers。
Motorcycles Turning Left from Xingai Road onto Minquan Bridge in Neihu No Longer Need a Hook Turn; Chen Yu-cheng Fights to Improve 120-Second Long Wait
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Taipei City Gang-Hu District councilor Chen Yu-cheng resolved the problem of motorcycles having to wait 120 seconds for a hook turn when turning left from Xingai Road onto Minquan Bridge in the Neihu Technology Park. After coordination, the hook-turn sign was removed, allowing direct left turns to improve commuting efficiency。
Facts
Taipei City Gang-Hu District councilor Chen Yu-cheng pushed for the removal of the hook-turn sign for turning left from Xingai Road onto Minquan Bridge。
In the past, motorcyclists turning left from Xingai Road onto Minquan Bridge had to make a two-stage left turn, and the signal cycle was as long as 120 seconds。
After the improvement, motorcyclists can turn left directly along the new route without waiting for the traffic light。
The improvement project received the joint attention and assistance of councilors Li Ming-hsien and He Meng-hua。
The Neihu Technology Park is an important industrial cluster in Taipei City, and commuting congestion has long been a problem there。
Building the Last Mile of Tamsui's Golden Waterfront Bikeway: Shalun Section Construction to Begin Soon
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The New Taipei City Government is promoting the optimization of the Tamsui Golden Waterfront Bikeway. The final section, the Shalun section, is set to begin construction in November and is expected to be completed along the entire route by the end of 116. The project will connect a route of about 11 kilometers and improve recreational safety and tourism functions。
Facts
The total investment in the Tamsui Golden Waterfront Bikeway optimization project is 585 million yuan。
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications subsidizes 440 million yuan for the project。
Local self-funding for the project amounts to 145 million yuan。
The Shalun section project runs from Tamsui MRT Station to the Gongsitian River estuary sea-viewing embankment, a total length of about 8.5 kilometers。
The Golden Waterfront Bikeway is about 11 kilometers long in total and is carried out in 5 major sections。
Paid Land Value Tax Last Year but No Tax Bill This November! Ministry of Finance Reveals "1 Condition" for Exemption, and It's Not Just Turning 65
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Land value tax for 2026 begins to be levied in November. The tax bureau clarified the reasons for the exemption of amounts under 100 yen and for tax bills not being received, stressing that people should not misunderstand that age or a missed bill means exemption, and late payment will be penalized.
Facts
The payment period for the 2026 land value tax is Nov. 1 to Nov. 30.
Households whose annual land value tax is 100 yen or less are exempt from levy by law.
The tax liability base date for land value tax is August 31 each year.
If land value tax is paid late, a 1% late fee is added for every 3 days overdue, up to a maximum of 10%。
Those who still have not paid the land value tax after 30 days will be referred for administrative enforcement。
Land value tax is calculated by aggregating all land held by a taxpayer within the same special municipality or county or city。
Want to Take Fish Oil for Your Blood Vessels? Be Careful Not to Take It Wrong! Pharmacist Reveals Side Effects, Warns 5 Types of People Not to Take It
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Medication-reduction pharmacist Hu Ting-yueh warned in an article that although fish oil can regulate blood lipids and maintain brain function, it has side effects similar to low-dose drugs, especially bleeding risk. He named 5 groups of people who should absolutely not take it, and offered advice on choosing fish oil and when to take it.
Facts
Most fish oil is derived from oil-rich deep-sea fish such as mackerel, saury, salmon, tuna, anchovy and herring.
Omega-3 is mainly divided into three types, ALA, EPA and DHA, of which the human body can hardly synthesize EPA and DHA on its own.
Modern people eat out frequently, and commonly used oils such as soybean salad oil and sunflower oil contain large amounts of Omega-6, leading to an imbalanced Omega ratio.
Based on a common 500 mg fish oil capsule, 1 capsule is about 4.5 kcal, and 2 capsules a day is about 9 kcal.
Fish oil is a food rather than a drug and cannot replace lipid-lowering or blood-pressure-lowering drugs prescribed by doctors.
Medication-reduction pharmacist Hu Ting-yueh said that fish oil for protecting blood vessels is, at the end of the day, a "low-dose drug."
High-dose fish oil may even increase bleeding risk; one patient had reduced blood clotting function from taking fish oil plus Q10 every day.
Taiwan Compatriot Permit Isn't Just for Going to China! These 2 Regions Are More Convenient Than a Passport, See the "3 Hidden Features" at a Glance: Time-Saving and Easy
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This article introduces the hidden features of the Taiwan Compatriot Permit in Hong Kong and Macau, pointing out its convenience in border clearance compared with a passport, including no need to apply for an online entry permit, clearance across all three places, and use as a backup document.
Facts
With a valid Taiwan Compatriot Permit, entry to Hong Kong requires no online entry permit application, allowing direct clearance and a stay of up to 30 days.
The Taiwan Compatriot Permit is an entry document recognized by Macau, allowing a visa-free stay of 30 days, and it can serve as backup identification if there is a problem with the passport.
When traveling between Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the same Taiwan Compatriot Permit can be used to complete clearance.
Taiwanese people entering Hong Kong with a passport must first apply for "Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan Residents" on the Hong Kong Immigration Department website before departure and print the notification.
The Taiwan Compatriot Permit can only be used in Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China; a Republic of China passport must still be presented when checking in and getting a seat at Taiwan airports or when clearing customs on return.
交通部 Amends Rules: New Motorcycle Regulation to Take Effect Islandwide with "Heavy Fines of 36000 Yen and Immediate Ban on Riding," See the Latest Rules at a Glance
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To resolve disputes over enforcement against tilted motorcycle license plates, 交通部 set license plate mounting angle standards (up 40 degrees, down 15 degrees, left and right 0 degrees) with reference to Japanese and European rules. The new rules will be implemented in phases starting in July 2027, with illegally modified vehicles facing fines of up to 36,000 yen, aiming to unify the basis for judgment and ensure plates are clearly identifiable.
Facts
交通部 is drafting a new rule on motorcycle license plate mounting angles: no more than 40 degrees upward, no more than 15 degrees downward, and left-right and rotation angles must remain at 0 degrees.
The new motorcycle license plate angle rules are expected to apply in phases to newly manufactured vehicles starting in July 2027.
Illegally modifying a motorcycle license plate bracket can draw fines of up to 36,000 yen, and the vehicle may also be towed and impounded.
Several disputes over enforcement against tilted motorcycle license plates in a row in Tainan prompted 交通部 to draft amendments with reference to Japanese and EU rules.
For license plates with added frames or stickers that affect identification, a fine of 2,400 yen to 4,800 yen may be imposed under Article 13 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act.
Infographic: Xi Jinping Concentrates Military Power in One Person, Pressure on the Taiwan Strait Keeps Escalating! Is "These 5 Characters" an Internal Backlash Signal in China? Political Code from the Fifth Plenum Emerges
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After the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, experts and scholars say Xi Jinping is consolidating power through strict Party governance and military purges, concentrating military decision-making power in one person. As the 21st Party Congress in 2027 approaches, the Taiwan Strait faces increased gray-zone pressure and a higher risk of conflict, and Taiwan needs to strengthen its self-defense.
Facts
The communique of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party mentioned "democratic centralism" multiple times, and outside observers are watching whether this signals a weakening of Xi Jinping's power.
亞洲政經與和平交流協會 held a symposium to discuss the power structure after the Fifth Plenum, military purges and the direction of policy toward Taiwan.
Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen You-chung said the Chinese Communist Party is using elections in democratic countries to conduct cognitive warfare, and is stepping up military and gray-zone pressure.
As the Chinese Communist Party's 21st Party Congress in 2027 approaches, officials may adopt more rigid and radical policies to demonstrate political loyalty.
Hung Yao-nan of 淡江大學 said Xi Jinping wants to re-centralize military decision-making power in his own hands and implement the Central Military Commission chairman responsibility system.
Boiled Eggs Aren't Actually the Lowest in Calories? Dietitian Reveals Calorie Ranking of 8 Egg Dishes, and This One Is Top Pick for Weight Loss
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Dietitian Kao Min-min released a calorie ranking of 8 common egg dishes, noting that scrambled eggs have the highest calories (215 Kcal), while steamed egg (64 Kcal) and boiled egg whites (61 Kcal) are the lowest. The article stresses that cooking method affects calories and nutrition, and offers dietary advice for different groups.
Facts
Scrambled eggs are the highest in calories among the 8 egg dishes, at about 215 kcal per 100g serving.
Boiled egg whites are the lowest-calorie egg dish, at about 61 kcal per 100g serving.
Steamed egg has 64 kcal per 100g, with a smooth, tender texture that is easy to absorb.
Braised eggs have a relatively very high sodium content, so people with high blood pressure need to be especially careful.
Tea eggs often lose nutrients such as B vitamins due to long soaking.
2026 Taiwan Week Opens: Peng Chin-lung Says 2-Year Results Are Real, Will Step Up Push for Asian Asset Management Center
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At 2026 Taiwan Week, Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Peng Chin-lung announced that the 2-year goal of the Asian asset management center has been achieved, with Taiwan stock market capitalization reaching 158 trillion yen. The government will accelerate the asset management special law and TISA amendments to strengthen Taiwan's position as an Asian asset management hub.
Facts
In his opening remarks at 2026 Taiwan Week, Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Peng Chin-lung said the 2-year goal of building an Asian asset management center has been achieved.
At the end of October 2026, the total market capitalization of the Taiwan stock market reached 158 trillion yen, up more than 61% from a year earlier.
Taiwan's overall financial asset management scale increased by 12 trillion yen, a growth rate of 33%.
Taiwan's ETF market reached 11.6 trillion yen, ranking as the third largest in Asia-Pacific.
The Kaohsiung asset zone has 62 financial institutions, and banks' high-net-worth clients increased by 7300.
The Executive Yuan approved the TISA tax incentive plan, under which contributions of up to 24,000 yen per person per year can be deducted from consolidated income.
The Financial Supervisory Commission plans to speed up deliberation on a draft special law on financial market and asset management development.
US midterm elections take place today: Can Democrats win back the House? Will the first Black woman governor emerge?
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The US holds midterm elections on Nov. 3, with voters electing some seats in both chambers of Congress and governors in multiple states. The vote is seen as a referendum on President Trump's administration. Democrats are expected to win back the House, and the Texas Senate race and the Georgia governor's race are key.
Facts
The US holds midterm elections on Nov. 3, with voters electing a new House of Representatives and some senators, and choosing governors in multiple states.
Democrats need a net gain of only four seats in the House election to win a majority with 218 seats.
The Senate currently has 53 Republican members, 45 Democratic members and two independent senators, with Vice President Vance holding the tie-breaking vote.
In the Texas Senate race, Democratic candidate James Talarico and Republican candidate Ken Paxton are running neck and neck in support.
In the Georgia governor's race, Black Democrat Bottoms and Republican Jackson are very close in support, and Bottoms has a real chance of winning.
宏達電 shares break above 40 yuan! Ends 3 straight quarters of losses! Q3 EPS turns positive; thinking of getting on board? Wait: the financial report hides "one concern"
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宏達電 announced its Q3 2026 financial results, with single-quarter EPS turning positive at 0.26 yuan, ending 3 straight quarters of losses, and its share price rose in response. However, its core business still lost 510 million yuan, and cumulative after-tax net losses for the first 3 quarters were about 303 million yuan, showing that operations have not yet fully turned profitable and that the effect of new products in driving revenue needs continued observation.
Facts
宏達電 still posted a core business loss of 510 million yuan in Q3, with an operating margin of negative 66.3%, showing that overall operations have not yet fully turned profitable.
宏達電's AI smart glasses VIVE Eagle recently launched a new round-frame style and went on sale in Europe, North America and Australia.
宏達電's first personal AI product, VIVEE, has an early-bird price of 99.99 US dollars and a regular price of 119 US dollars, with shipments expected to begin in early December.
Latest 2026 travel subsidies are here! Travel abroad and "receive up to 5000 yuan" if you meet just 1 requirement; apply online with one click
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
交通部觀光署 and 外交部領事事務局 have separately launched the 2026 domestic travel lodging subsidy and an overseas-travel registration prize draw. The former offers weekday multi-night stay discounts, while the latter encourages people to complete overseas safety registration via LINE to enter a monthly draw for high-value Benefit Xpress vouchers.
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外交部領事事務局 has launched the monthly draw for overseas-travel registration, with a top prize of a 5000 yuan Benefit Xpress voucher.
To enter the Ministry of Foreign Affairs LINE prize draw, participants must have household registration in Taiwan and travel abroad on a Taiwan passport.
The 2026 domestic travel weekday lodging subsidy applies from Sunday to Thursday between Sept. 1 and Nov. 30, 2026.
For 2 consecutive nights' stay, the discount is up to 2000 yuan in general areas and up to 2500 yuan in outlying islands.
The birthday lodging voucher is 1200 yuan per person, and registration closed at 5 p.m. on Sept. 8, 2026.
Benefit Xpress vouchers can be used at designated outlets such as 統一超商, 遠東百貨 and 家樂福.
Spent big on a parking space, and parking a scooter there is also a violation? One building rule many people don't know about; management committee: beware of a fine of 200,000 yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article examines the legality and controversy of residents in urban apartment buildings parking scooters in their own car parking spaces. Although a ruling by the competent authority holds that it is generally not illegal as long as the scooter does not cross the lines or obstruct passage, community bylaws carry autonomous authority, and if a ban is adopted through a lawful resolution, residents must comply.
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A ruling by the Construction and Planning Agency of the Ministry of the Interior states that, provided it does not obstruct other parking space owners' passage and the vehicle sits entirely within the white lines, parking a scooter in a car parking space is generally not illegal.
Under Article 23 of the Condominium Administration Act, the management and use of a condominium building can be regulated by "bylaws," and most underground parking lots are common areas.
If a community's bylaws, through a lawful resolution at the meeting of unit owners, prohibit using a space for anything other than 1 four-wheeled car, the bylaws are binding on all residents.
The management committee may issue warning notices under the bylaws; if authorized, it may charge extra management and maintenance fees to violating residents, and if persuasion fails, it may report the matter to the competent authority for handling in accordance with the law.
Some management committees have imposed heavy fines, or arbitrarily locked vehicles or demagnetized access cards, without authorization in the bylaws. Such practices may be found to infringe on residents' rights and may even constitute coercion.
Infographic: Taiwan has lost more than 100,000 people in a year! People aged 65 and over now make up 20.7%; one chart shows how the low birth rate is changing Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Statistics from the Ministry of the Interior show that Taiwan's population continues to shrink. At the end of Sept. 2026, the total population fell to more than 23.21 million, a decrease of over 100,000 in a year. At the same time, aging is accelerating: people aged 65 and over account for 20.7%, officially making Taiwan a super-aged society, and the problems of low birth rates and aging are severe.
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As of the end of Sept. 2026, Taiwan's total population was 23,213,251, a decrease of 103,780 from the same period last year.
At the end of Sept. 2026, Taiwan's population aged 65 and over has surpassed 4.8 million, accounting for 20.70% of the total population.
In 2025, the number of newborns in Taiwan was 107,812, nearly cut in half from 213,598 in 2015.
Taipei City has the highest share of people aged 65 and over among cities and counties, at 24.86%.
The National Development Council estimates that Taiwan's total population could fall to about 12.15 million in 2075.
In Sept. 2026, 7,704 babies were born in Taiwan, while deaths reached 16,712.
As of the end of Sept. 2026, the number of registered households nationwide was 9,938,700, with an average of 2.34 people per household.
From Lingzhou to Qianzhen: Kaohsiung's bilingual education forges an international path of "daring to speak up"
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Through bilingual education at Lingzhou Elementary School and Qianzhen Senior High School, Kaohsiung City demonstrates a learning path that takes root in elementary school and deepens in high school. On Aug. 26, 2026, the Kaohsiung City International Education Center was inaugurated, further integrating resources and promoting international exchange and English application skills among students.
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Lingzhou Elementary School promotes co-teaching with "a foreign teacher in every class," combining the Ministry of Education's TFETP, the Fulbright Program and the overseas student-teacher program of Iowa State University in the US.
Qianzhen Senior High School has bilingual experimental classes in math and science and in the humanities, and has introduced co-teaching between local and foreign teachers in subjects such as English, biology and earth science.
Students at Qianzhen Senior High School took part in the GLOBE international virtual science fair and earned 5 honor badges.
Chiang Wan-an's support after the debate? Who deserves credit for winning Nvidia? Shieh Jin-ho reveals inside story of the mediation: this person is the key
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Storm Media reports on topics in the nine-in-one election, mentioning Chiang Wan-an's support after the debate and the controversy over winning Nvidia (NVIDIA). Shieh Jin-ho reveals the inside story of the mediation and points to the key figure.
Government adds cash payments for seniors! New system officially launches with "15000 yuan deposited monthly, regardless of income"; long-term care subsidy eligibility and application methods at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In line with the Long-Term Care 3.0 policy, the Ministry of Health and Welfare will raise the subsidy for users of residential care facilities starting in 2026. People with moderate to severe disabilities can receive up to 15,000 yuan per month, and the annual cap rises to 180,000 yuan. The housing subsidy for people with physical and mental disabilities is also increased by 5,000 yuan per month. Under the new system, calculation is switched to monthly recognition, and the application period is Sept. 14 to Dec. 16, 2026.
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Starting in 2026, the Ministry of Health and Welfare is raising the subsidy program for users of residential care facilities, and eligible people can receive up to 15,000 yuan per month.
The annual cap on the 2026 long-term care housing subsidy has been raised from 120,000 yuan to 180,000 yuan, applied retroactively from Jan. 1, 2026.
The application period for the 2026 long-term care housing subsidy is Sept. 14 to Dec. 16.
The residential care subsidy for people with physical and mental disabilities has also been increased, by 5,000 yuan per month.
The new subsidy calculation is changed to monthly recognition: if the number of days of residence in a month reaches at least half of the calendar days, it counts as 1 month.
Toxic vegetables flow into traditional markets and restaurants! Taiwanese love eating "3 green vegetables" found with excessive pesticide residues; see the list of failures at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In August of year 115, 臺北市衛生局 sampled 50 fruit and vegetable items and found 18 with excessive pesticide residues, with white radish having the most violations. The violating products have been removed from shelves and referred to the relevant health bureaus for penalties, and violating farmers have had supply suspended or eligibility revoked, strengthening quality control of fruits and vegetables.
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Of the 50 fruit and vegetable products sampled, 18 failed to meet the regulations, a violation rate as high as 36%.
The health bureau has ordered the sampled vendors to immediately pull the non-compliant products from shelves and has referred the cases to local health bureaus for penalties in accordance with the law.
臺北農產運銷股份有限公司 has suspended supply under the product name code to non-compliant farmers for 10 days. Repeat offenders face a 1-month suspension or revocation of their eligibility.
The non-compliant pesticides include fungicides, insecticides and herbicides, and some pesticide residue levels exceeded the standard by multiple times.
Taiwan's energy transition stalls! Green power supply limited, hydrogen power status unclear; experts urge the government to do 3 things first
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
勤業眾信's Lin Meng-wei pointed out that Taiwan's push to commercialize hydrogen energy faces 3 major problems: feedstock, infrastructure and regulations; in particular, the unclear status of hydrogen power affects investment, and urged the government to first clarify its legal positioning and trading rules.
Facts
Taiwan has included hydrogen energy in its 2050 net-zero power plan, with a target share of 9% to 12%.
From January to August 2026, renewable energy accounted for 13.4% of Taiwan's power generation, while gas-fired generation accounted for 50.8%.
Unit 3 of 台電's Hsinta Power Plant completed a 5% hydrogen co-firing demonstration in 2023.
South Korea implemented the Hydrogen Economy Promotion and Hydrogen Safety Management Act in 2021.
Japan passed the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act in 2024.
The 國際能源總署 (IEA) released the Global Hydrogen Review this June, identifying the main obstacles to the expansion of low-emission hydrogen.
Outperforming 0050! This ETF has risen step by step across 5 consecutive ex-dividend dates; 阮慕驊 reveals 2 key points to watch
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Capital Taiwan Strong Active ETF (00982A) announced a quarterly dividend of 0.78 yuan per share this quarter, with an annualized dividend rate of 15.12%. Expert 阮慕驊 analyzed that it filled the dividend gap on all of its past 5 ex-dividend dates and its returns beat 0050, but reminded investors to watch its resilience during market pullbacks and the sustainability of its dividend sources.
Facts
Capital Taiwan Strong Active ETF (00982A) pays a dividend of 0.78 yuan per share this quarter, with an annualized dividend rate of about 15.12%.
The ETF has filled the dividend gap after each of its past 5 ex-dividend dates, with an average gap-filling time of about 18 days.
The ETF's total return including dividends over the past year was about 79%, higher than 0050's 74.6% over the same period.
The ETF's stock-selection core is large-cap heavyweight stocks benefiting from AI specification upgrades, with the periphery including equipment, plant services and emerging themes.
阮慕驊 reminded that if the share of dividend equalization reserve or capital gains in the dividend source is high, attention should be paid to the sustainability of the dividend.
大同 hit by nearly 10 billion in good news! Settlement in the Hwa Ying case cut by 75%, contributing 4.6 yuan per share; why did the stock price surge and then turn negative?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The lawsuit between 大同 (2371) and 中國華映科技 has made major progress: both boards approved a settlement of 768 million yuan renminbi, a reduction of 74.6% from the original judgment, with an estimated write-back of nearly 10 billion New Taiwan dollars in losses, contributing 4.6 yuan per share; the stock price fell back after short-term volatility.
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大同 reached a settlement with 中國華映科技, with a settlement amount of 768 million yuan renminbi.
The settlement amount is approximately 74.6% lower than the original judgment amount.
大同 estimates it can write back losses of approximately 9.954 billion New Taiwan dollars.
The settlement is expected to contribute approximately 4.6 yuan in pre-tax earnings per share.
The settlement payment will be made in two installments, with the first installment paid before the end of 2026.
大同's stock price once surged to 31.3 yuan after the news was announced.
大同 will in the future focus on three major development themes: power, computing power, and land.
Compose a Taiwanese-flavored tune! Taipei's 32-year-old pastry shop 月十二曲 returns, netizens praise it as the "ceiling of taro pastries" as the overflowing-filling pastries go on sale
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei's 32-year-old pastry shop 月十二曲 has reopened after completing a brand handover and renovation, keeping its veteran masters and introducing new aesthetic packaging, featuring classic products such as its yang-zhi taro pastry, and drawing enthusiastic responses online.
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The pastry brand 月十二曲, which has accompanied Taipei residents for more than 30 years, has completed its brand handover and shop renovation and officially reopened its doors to welcome customers.
月十二曲's signature product, the "yang-zhi taro pastry," owing to its insistence on the "yang-zhi" technique, delivers a distinctive texture that is fine, soft, fragrant and slightly chewy, and netizens call it the "ceiling of taro pastries."
月十二曲's brand creative philosophy originates from the traditional Chinese five tones "gong, shang, jue, zhi, yu," weaving the character of the land and the four seasons into its pastries.
月十二曲's dark-horse product, the "walnut phoenix pastry," combines fruit filling, salted egg yolk and walnuts, showing layers of sweetness, saltiness, fruit aroma and nut aroma.
月十二曲's pineapple cake pursues a golden ratio of sweet-and-sour balance, using a signature-baked pastry crust with milky aroma to set off the moist, plump fruit filling.
Stop soaking onions in water to remove the pungency! A fruit and vegetable expert reveals that "nutrients may be lost along with it"; use 1 method instead to keep both sweetness and nutrients
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Fruit and vegetable expert 青髪のテツ pointed out that soaking onions in water to remove pungency causes nutrient loss, and recommended using an air-exposure method or the correct way of cutting to retain sweetness and nutrients.
Facts
Onion fibers run vertically from the top to the root, so when eating raw, cutting crosswise severs the fibers and reduces the pungent taste.
Soaking in water to remove pungency causes water-soluble nutrients to be lost.
The pungency of onions comes from volatile sulfur-containing compounds.
Refrigerating onions can reduce how much they irritate the eyes when cutting.
What is the real gap between Ko Chih-en and Lai Jui-lung? Ocean currents hot, Kaohsiung cold: who is in danger? He declares the outcome of the DPP's races in Taipei and Kaohsiung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On the eve of the 2026 mayoral races, in response to concerns that the Kaohsiung race is colder than Taipei's, DPP councilor Chen Chih-chung analyzed that the two races are fundamentally different, declaring that both Shen Bo-yang and Lai Jui-lung will win. The latest 鋒燦傳媒 poll shows Lai Jui-lung leading Ko Chih-en by a wide margin.
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The Kaohsiung mayoral poll released in November by 鋒燦傳媒 shows Lai Jui-lung's support at 47.8% and Ko Chih-en's at 27.4%.
DPP Kaohsiung city councilor Chen Chih-chung believes the Kaohsiung race is a contest of continuing past achievements, and declares that Lai Jui-lung will absolutely win.
The valid sample for this Kaohsiung mayoral poll is 1,824 people, with a sampling error within plus or minus 2.30%.
A TVBS poll shows that Shen Bo-yang won the debate performance, but Chiang Wan-an came out ahead in voting support.
Chen Chih-chung pointed out that Taipei City has had no DPP candidate elected for 32 years, and residents are eager for change.
China hosting APEC sends informal letter saying we won't go? Cho Jung-tai: striving to attend with equality and dignity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China plans to host the APEC summit in Shenzhen in November, and reportedly informally invited Taiwan by email. Premier Cho Jung-tai responded that the government will strive for an opportunity to attend officially with equality and dignity, refusing to give up lightly; Kuomintang legislators questioned this and suggested following the past practice of not attending.
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The APEC leaders' summit will be held in Shenzhen, China in mid-November.
Premier Cho Jung-tai said he hopes China will follow the conventions of international organizations and international conferences and give all members equal treatment.
Cho Jung-tai stressed that Taiwan demands to attend the APEC summit equally and with dignity, and is still striving to participate officially.
The Chinese side contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by email with an invitation letter, keeping the designation "Chinese Taipei."
Kuomintang legislator Lai Shyh-bao suggested that the government not attend APEC, as it did in 2001 under Chen Shui-bian.
A new drug typically takes 10 to 15 years from development to market, with investment of at least as much as 1 billion US dollars.
Of the potential therapies that enter clinical trials, 96% ultimately fail to become usable drugs.
The vaccine jointly developed by 牛津大學 and 阿斯特捷利康 was approved for use in the UK in December 2020, in less than a year from start to finish.
The UK's daily ventilator output surged from 5 units to 400 units.
Traditional drug development must pass three phases of clinical trials, which respectively demonstrate safety, efficacy, and comparison with existing treatments.
A Single Sheet of Toilet Paper Takes Millions of Trees! Why Shortages Hit as Soon as the Pandemic Began—The Real Reason Revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article reveals that producing toilet paper requires millions of trees and large amounts of water and electricity, analyzes the supply chain crisis behind the panic buying of toilet paper during the pandemic, and uses the lettuce supply chain as an example to illustrate the supply-demand challenges and resilience management facing manufacturing.
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To get toilet paper into stores and warehouses, workers plant millions of trees, which are thinned, felled and cut, consuming the water of several lakes and the electricity of several power plants, just to extract the key raw material.
When the UK government first announced the lockdown in 2020, toilet paper sales surged by more than 700% compared with the same period the previous year.
Household toilet paper is usually made from virgin fiber, comes with fewer rolls per pack, and carries a brand name on the packaging; commercial products are mainly made from recycled fiber, with thicker paper and more rolls per pack.
The lettuce supply system is divided into five stages: farms, cold storage facilities, distribution centers, points of sale, and consumers, with each stage containing multiple steps.
Illustrated / Father Gives Daughter Land Worth 5,000,000 Yuan, and the Gift Tax Is 0 Yuan! The National Taxation Bureau Reveals the Key to the Exemption That Many People Don't Know
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance explained that gifting public facility reserved land to lineal blood relatives is exempt from gift tax, but gifts to collateral blood relatives are taxable, and attention must be paid to filing deadlines and differences in land value increment tax.
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In 2026, the annual gift tax exemption per donor is 2,440,000 yuan.
Under Article 50-1 of the Urban Planning Act, gifts of public facility reserved land between spouses and lineal blood relatives are exempt from gift tax.
The gift tax exemption for public facility reserved land has no monetary cap.
Gift tax returns should in principle be filed within 30 days after a gift exceeding the exemption amount takes place.
Siblings are collateral blood relatives and fall outside the scope of the gift tax exemption for public facility reserved land.
If public facility reserved land is slated to be acquired through urban land readjustment, exemption from land value increment tax is not available upon transfer.
Financial Buzz / A Major AI Crisis! Cloud Giants Hit Successive Earnings Snags—Will "Too Many Cracks" Eventually Cause the Road to Collapse?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Following disappointing earnings from Google and 亞馬遜 and a plunge in 英特爾 shares, US AI stocks were sold off, and the Nasdaq Composite posted its largest single-day drop in half a year, with the market worried that widening cracks could cause the road to collapse.
Facts
The earnings of Google and 亞馬遜 fell short of expectations.
Original英特爾（Intel）股價暴跌近29%。
The Nasdaq Composite posted its largest single-day drop since June.
The Nasdaq Composite's monthly performance was its worst in more than a year.
Motorcyclists No Longer Need to Get Rained On! Taiwan's Enclosed-Cabin Motorcycle Lean3 Delivery Delayed to "This Time"; Electric Three-Wheeler Price, Specs, Driver's License, Right of Way and Parking Rules at a Glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's enclosed-cabin motorcycle Lean3 has obtained legal status for road use, with the personal edition's pre-order price starting at 328,000 yuan. Due to manufacturer parts procurement delays, delivery schedules for both the Japan and Taiwan business editions have been pushed back to 2027, while the personal edition remains on schedule for delivery in the first quarter of 2027.
Facts
The Lean3 personal edition in Taiwan has a pre-order price starting at 328,000 yuan, with a deposit of 5,000 yuan.
Delivery of the Lean3 in the Japanese market has been delayed by parts procurement problems, from the originally planned Oct. 2026 to after Jan. 2027.
The Lean3 body measures 2,470mm in length, 970mm in width and 1,570mm in height, with a front-and-rear "1+1" two-person seating layout.
Driving the Lean3 requires a license for small passenger vehicles or above; riding on the road with only a motorcycle license can result in a fine of 6,000 yuan to 12,000 yuan.
Tai Li-an Poll: Taichung Flips for the First Time! Ho Hsin-chun Leads Chiang Chi-chen by 10.7 Percentage Points; Projected Vote Share Forms a "Twisted Dough" Pattern
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Tai Li-an poll shows a reversal in the Taichung mayoral race, with Ho Hsin-chun leading Chiang Chi-chen by 10.7 percentage points, and the overall race described as a "twisted dough" pattern, indicating fierce competition.
Tai Li-an Poll / Taichung Mayoral Race Dramatically Reverses! Latest Support Levels for Ho Hsin-chun and Chiang Chi-chen Revealed, Gap Widens to Double Digits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Tai Li-an poll reveals the latest situation in the Taichung mayoral race, with a wide gap in support between Ho Hsin-chun and Chiang Chi-chen, reaching double digits and indicating a major shift in the race.
31 Years After the Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack! Aum Shinrikyo Still Has 1600 Members; Japanese Government Applies for 9th Extension of Surveillance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japan's Public Security Intelligence Agency has applied for a 9th extension of surveillance on Aum Shinrikyo's successor organizations, covering groups including Aleph, aiming to strengthen its grasp of funding sources.
Facts
Japan's Public Security Intelligence Agency formally submitted its 9th application for extended surveillance to the Public Security Examination Commission on Nov. 2, requesting 3 years of monitoring of the successor organizations concerned.
Organizations linked to Aum Shinrikyo are currently estimated to have about 1600 members, spread across 15 prefectures with a total of 30 facilities.
The surveillance targets include three successor organizations: Aleph, Hikari no Wa, and the "Yamada group."
Since the previous surveillance extension in Jan. 2024, over about 3 years, 106 inspections of related facilities have been conducted and 11 organizational reports have been required.
In 2024, Aleph established a dues-collecting "supporting member" system, prompting the government to demand a broader scope of financial reporting.
The 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack killed 14 people and left more than 6000 injured or experiencing physical ailments.
Former leader Shoko Asahara was executed in 2018, but the Japanese government has continued to monitor its related organizations since 2000, for more than 26 years to date.
銘旺科技 Wins Double Honors at the Golden Peak Awards; Chairman Chou Wei-kun Leads the Company's Upgrade with Innovative Technology and Global Expansion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
銘旺科技 (2429) won the "Top 10 Outstanding Enterprises" award at the 24th Golden Peak Awards in 2026, and Chairman Chou Wei-kun was honored as "Corporate Leader." Drawing on 47 years of industry experience, the company is driving its transformation into AI unmanned vehicles, defense technology and green energy, strengthening its international competitiveness.
Facts
銘旺科技 has been deeply engaged in the technology industry for 47 years.
The stock ticker of 銘旺科技 is 2429.
銘旺科技 won the "Top 10 Outstanding Enterprises" honor at the 24th Golden Peak Awards in 2026.
Chairman Chou Wei-kun of 銘旺科技 was awarded the Golden Peak Awards "Corporate Leader" prize.
The core development directions of 銘旺科技 include AI technology, green energy and internationalization.
The areas 銘旺科技 is actively expanding into include AI unmanned vehicles, defense technology, smart healthcare, smart agriculture and green energy.
銘旺科技 is advancing drone system integration by combining artificial intelligence, image recognition, flight control and anti-jamming technology.
銘旺科技 upholds the development philosophy of "Designed in Taiwan, AI-Driven, Trusted Globally."
Toxic Seafood Enters the Market! "1 Type of Fish" Taiwanese Love to Eat Tests Positive for Carcinogenic Banned Drug; List of Non-Compliant Vendors Revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
From July to August of 115 (ROC calendar), the Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare conducted spot checks on 691 poultry, livestock and aquatic products and found 5 containing residues of a banned carcinogenic antimicrobial agent, involving vendors including the PxMart Penghu Wenguang branch, 金門區漁會 and Taichung City. The vendors concerned have been fined. The incident highlights the importance of aquatic product safety management.
Facts
This round of spot checks tested a total of 691 samples, of which 5 were found with veterinary drug residues that did not meet regulations.
The tiger grouper sold by the PxMart Penghu Wenguang branch tested positive for leucomalachite green, which must not be detected, at 0.0006 ppm.
The relevant local health bureaus have fined the non-compliant suppliers in accordance with the law, with fines ranging from 60,000 yuan to 120,000 yuan.
Is the Wartime Reserve Drinking Water Budget Inflated? Contract Awarded at 35 Yuan per Bottle, Down from 120 Yuan—Wellington Koo Reveals the Reason
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Wellington Koo revealed that the wartime reserve drinking water budget was inflated, causing the price per bottle to fall from 120 yuan to 35 yuan, reflecting an adjustment in government procurement prices.
Beijing Watch: Freelancers Selling Professional Services Must Also Pay Taxes! Mainland China's VAT Withholding Takes Effect—Is the Fifth Plenary Session's "Visualized Governance" Being Extended?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Starting Nov. 1, 2026, mainland China is implementing a new withholding system for value-added tax (VAT) on natural persons, requiring domestic entities to withhold tax when paying fees for seven categories of services, including R&D and software. The move shifts the focus of tax oversight forward to the paying party, aiming to close the collection gap for freelancers, and aligns with the policy direction of stricter Party governance and stronger fiscal discipline following the Fifth Plenary Session of the Chinese Communist Party.
Facts
The Measures for Domestic Entities' Withholding of VAT on Natural Persons officially took effect on Nov. 1, 2026.
The domestic entity paying the price becomes the statutory withholding agent and must withhold and remit VAT and surcharges directly at the point of payment.
The seven categories of taxable transactions covered by the new rules include R&D, software, design, consulting, radio, film and television program production, and cultural and educational services.
The VAT threshold is 1000 yuan in sales per transaction (per day) with a single withholding agent, and during the preferential period the collection rate is reduced to 1%.
Natural persons whose sales fall below the threshold must still file full declarations.
Internet platform workers whose filings are handled by the platform are not subject to these measures.
The Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party deliberated on and adopted a decision on advancing full and strict governance of the Party.
Stolen 46 million yen 愛彼 watch mailed back with an apology! Mysterious theft at Nakano Broadway in Tokyo, suspect still at large
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A man stole a 愛彼 wristwatch worth 46 million yen from the watch shop かめ吉 in Nakano Broadway, Tokyo; 3 days later the stolen item was mailed back with an apology note, and police are tracking the suspect.
Facts
A theft occurred at the watch shop かめ吉 in the Nakano Broadway mall in Tokyo, Japan, where a man stole a 愛彼 wristwatch on the evening of Oct. 29.
The stolen 46 million yen 愛彼 wristwatch was mailed back to the shop by courier from Aichi Prefecture 3 days later.
Police confirmed that the serial number of the returned watch matched that of the stolen item, but the sender's name and address appear to be false.
Nakano Broadway is a well-known hub for trading high-end used watches in Tokyo.
In August this year, another theft of high-priced watches occurred at Nakano Broadway, when 4 watches were stolen.
A luxurious cup of rich sweet potato and melting black honey! A limited-time 'Wish Sweet Potato Shake' debuts from a specialty shop for auspicious goods
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The specialty shop for auspicious goods 願（ねがわくば）, operated by 株式会社静岡木工, will begin selling the limited-time 'Wish Sweet Potato Shake' on Oct. 21, 2026.
Autumn illumination will be held at 足立区花畑記念庭園 for a total of 7 days, from Nov. 20 to 29. 桜花亭カフェ will be open during the period, and guided tours will also be offered.
カワニシカバン announces new bag series 'Satin'. It offers 4 models made of puffy, padded nylon satin — a Kagawa-born bag brand with 150,000 YouTube subscribers
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
カワニシカバン (株式会社カワニシカバンプロダクト), based in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, will release 'Satin', a new bag series with a puffy silhouette combining glossy nylon satin with padding. It comes in 4 models — a helmet bag, a backpack, a tote bag and a briefcase — and will go on sale in stages from November 2026.
Taiwan's popular travel planning app "chicTrip" partners with FunNow to introduce an "instant booking" feature in the app! Promoting rollout of the Japanese-language app while launching recruitment of partners among Japanese travel-related businesses
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
HO TAI MOTOR CO., LTD., which operates the Taiwanese travel planning app "chicTrip," has partnered with the booking platform "FunNow" to introduce an instant booking feature in the Japanese version of "chicTrip." It is accelerating its expansion in the Japanese market and has begun recruiting partners among dining and tourism businesses.
Facts
More than 4.4 million cumulative downloads
More than 3 million members registered
Capital: NTD 6 billion
Number of employees: 588
Companies mentioned：chicTrip、FunNow、HO TAI MOTOR CO., LTD.、和泰汽車股份有限公司、TOYOTA、LEXUS、HINO、iRent、yoxi
[Nov. 2: Disaster Prevention Agency Launched] Only 27.2% of people stock 3 days or more of portable toilets. Free web app "Our Home BKY Diagnosis" released to score your household's preparedness in 1 minute
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コケナワホールディングス has released "Our Home BKY Diagnosis," a free web app that assesses portable toilet stockpiles, following the launch of the Disaster Prevention Agency. The company also introduces its sales record for its product "Pocket Toilet" and its development of the disaster prevention survival game "Sonae Town."
Facts
Sold 1.5 million units cumulatively
Handled at about 35,000 stores nationwide
Can be scored in 10 questions and about 1 minute
A dedicated disaster prevention minister and a system of 352 people
Your portable toilet may be leaking odor! Now that the Disaster Prevention Agency has launched, rethink your "toilet preparedness." The story of the "bags" that fail if you choose on price alone
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コケナワホールディングス has published an article urging the importance of stockpiling portable toilets "Pocket Toilet" following the launch of the Disaster Prevention Agency. Citing a Cabinet Office survey and a field survey in Noto Town, it points out the shortage of toilet preparedness and the importance of odor-blocking performance, and introduces the company's product features and retailer information.
株式会社BLAST registered as an "宇部市 SDGs Future Co-Creation Company." Linking demolition and real estate to solve Yamaguchi Prefecture's vacant house problem
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株式会社BLAST has been registered as an "宇部市 SDGs Future Co-Creation Company" and will promote solutions to the vacant house problem and resource recycling in Yamaguchi Prefecture through collaboration between demolition and real estate.
[Event Booth] ココトモファーム to exhibit at the products fair of the 62nd Ishigaki Island Festival 2026 in Ishigaki, Okinawa
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株式会社ココトモファーム of Aichi Prefecture will exhibit at the products fair of the "62nd Ishigaki Island Festival 2026" held in Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, selling rice flour baumkuchen made with home-grown rice.
Facts
62nd Ishigaki Island Festival 2026
Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.), 2026
10 items in total
Hard Baum Brown Rice [2,400 yen (tax included)]
Soft Baum White Rice [2,000 yen (tax included)]
Luxury Baum Wing Strawberry [3,000 yen (tax included)]
Hard Baum Strawberry Mini Stick [680 yen (tax included)]
Nippon TV official short drama "Mainichi Hanikamu Bokutachi wa." surpasses 3 billion cumulative views on social media!
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The official short drama "Mainichi Hanikamu Bokutachi wa." from 日本テレビ has surpassed 3 billion cumulative social media views across 3 platforms: TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
Facts
Original1話あたりの平均再生数は約900万回
An average of about 7 million even for corporate tie-up works
Young people make up about 75% of viewers
Average TikTok views of 4.5 million
A short variety show popular with Gen Z, with over 800 million total views on social media
株式会社ゴールドオンライン will hold "THE GOLD ONLINE Fest 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka" at Acros Fukuoka on Nov. 7, 2026, featuring a venue-exclusive special lecture by Anri Sugihara.
The Hotel New Otani x Pompompurin collaboration buffet starts today! Sundays only: a 90-minute plan with a cookie souvenir.
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A collaboration sweets buffet with Sanrio character "Pompompurin" will be held at ホテルニューオータニ幕張 starting Nov. 3, 2026. In response to a rush of weekend reservations, a 90-minute plan with a cookie souvenir has been newly added for Sundays from Nov. 15.
ロジHR representative 玉井生 appears on NewsPicks "1on1 DEEP." Explains the structure of hiring that should be examined before "labor shortage"
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ロジHR representative 玉井生 appeared on a NewsPicks program and explained that hiring challenges should be understood as structural problems rather than dismissed as a "labor shortage." He discussed how 70% of the market is discarded due to condition mismatches, the redefinition of hiring competitors, and the evaluation of hiring capability in investment decisions.
Facts
70% of the market
Minimum working days per week of 3 or fewer
Exceeding 5,000 employees
Length: approx. 30 minutes
2,200 yen including tax
Capital: 10 million yen
Companies mentioned：ロジHR株式会社、NewsPicks、徳間書店、三省堂書店、Amazon、一般社団法人 日本プライベート・エクイティ協会、株式会社 We Are The People
Strengthening collaboration to link Japanese and Vietnamese capital markets — ニュース証券 concludes comprehensive business alliance with Vietnam's ACB証券
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ニュース証券株式会社 concluded a comprehensive business alliance with Vietnam's ACB証券 on Nov. 2, 2026, and will collaborate in the areas of research, capital markets, seminars and business matching.
Facts
Nov. 2, 2026
For more than 10 years
25th anniversary of founding
Companies mentioned：ニュース証券株式会社、ACB証券、ACBS、Asia Commercial Bank Securities、ACB銀行、Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank
A new anime award, the "Japan Anime Awards," launches in 2027! It will be held on Nov. 21, 2027 (Sun.) at "SGC HALL ARIAKE" in Ariake, Tokyo
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一般社団法人日本動画協会 has announced the "Japan Anime Awards," a new anime award to be held on Nov. 21, 2027 at "SGC HALL ARIAKE" in Ariake, Tokyo. Under the concept "Move a single frame. Move hearts. Move the world.," it is co-hosted with 東京都 and aims to advance anime culture.
Korean wellness brand "ONHAM" takes No. 1 on Qoo10 ranking for 2 consecutive weeks*¹! Vaginal patented lactic acid bacteria supplement "FLORA ON" accelerates growth in the Japanese market
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"FLORA ON," a supplement from the Korean wellness brand "ONHAM," won No. 1 on the Qoo10 ranking for 2 consecutive weeks. In a taste-test survey, 95.7% rated it easy to drink.
Japanese-language reservation consultations have begun for Abu Dhabi's 2 major branded residences, "JW Marriott (Yas Island)" and "The Ritz-Carlton (Al Maryah Island)." Special reservations are being accepted for JW Marriott ahead of its release in the 2nd week of November
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Eminence Luxe has begun Japanese-language reservation consultations for the JW Marriott Residences (Yas Island) and The Ritz-Carlton Residences (Al Maryah Island) in Abu Dhabi.
Facts
199 residences in total
Official release in the 2nd week of Nov. 2026
165 residences in total
Approx. 145.2 million yen
AED 3.3 million
5% initially
50% upon completion
Scheduled for completion in Q2 2030
Approx. 173.8 million yen
AED 3.95 million
40% during construction
60% at handover
Value up 44% year on year
Total of AED 142 billion
42,814 cases
Companies mentioned：Eminence Luxe、EMINENCE LUXE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE L.L.C.、JW Marriott Residences Abu Dhabi, Yas Island、The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Al Maryah Island、TARAF、Steppe、マリオット・インターナショナル、SAAS Properties、Killa Design、Tara Bernerd & Partners、Miral、Disney、Sphere アブダビ、フェラーリ・ワールド、ルーブル・アブダビ、グッゲンハイム・アブダビ、ドバイ土地局、アブダビ不動産センター
"naco-do ONE" ranks in 日経トレンディ's "2027 Hit Forecast Best 30." An AI introduces just 1 person per week for free in a "no-swipe marriage hunting" service
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"naco-do ONE," an AI marriage-hunting matching service operated by 株式会社いろもの, ranked 16th in the "2027 Hit Forecast Best 30" selected by 日経トレンディ of 日経BP.
"Sparkling Christmas Buffet," a winter-only buffet decorated with Christmas dishes and sweets from around the world and a large Christmas tree, will be held. During the Christmas period, luxurious menu items such as lobster will also be offered.
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グランドプリンスホテル大阪ベイ will hold the winter-only buffet "Sparkling Christmas Buffet" at its buffet restaurant The Cafe from Nov. 21 to Dec. 25, 2026. It will serve up to 32 types of dishes and sweets, and luxurious menu items such as lobster will be available at special Christmas-period prices.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Friday, Dec. 25
Up to 32 types
Adults ¥4,000
Dinner, weekdays, adults ¥5,500
Adults ¥6,500
￥2,600
13% service charge
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホライズン・ホテルズ、グランドプリンスホテル大阪ベイ、The Cafe、Seibu Prince Global Rewards、SEIBU PRINCE CLUB
Touring the Kanmon Strait with the power of the sun. Free solar mobility trial underway in 下関市
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株式会社HelioX is offering a free trial of micro-mobility equipped with solar power generation in 下関市, Yamaguchi Prefecture, through the end of March 2027.
Packed with experiences parents and children can enjoy, including sports, disaster prevention, and food education! 十文字学園女子大学 takes part in "Sports Niiza Festa"
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十文字学園女子大学 will take part in "Sports Niiza Festa," to be held in Niiza on Nov. 14, 2026, offering programs such as an elephant-giraffe riddle game, bone density measurement, an athlete meal exhibit, and taro utilization.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
9:00～15:00
Founded in 1922
From April 2027, upgrading to a system of 5 faculties* and 9 departments
Nationwide participatory food education project "Nippon Shokuiku Game Grand Prix," where people "observe, confirm, and share discoveries" about fish, launches
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Digital Entertainment Asset Inc., 株式会社ハーバーハウス, and 株式会社ユニゾンシステムズ, 3 companies in all, will jointly launch the nationwide participatory food education project "Nippon Shokuiku Game Grand Prix," where people "observe, confirm, and share discoveries" about fish, on Nov. 3, 2026. For the first installment, the "Fish Division," 釣船茶屋ざうお serves as the experience partner, advancing food education through quizzes and in-store missions using DEA's platforms "Gotochi Himitsu Agent" and "PicTrée."
Facts
will jointly launch on Nov. 3, 2026 (Good Fish Day)
"釣船茶屋ざうお," which operates 12 stores nationwide
Full-scale rollout will begin at 6 stores on Nov. 17
Full-scale rollout begins at 6 directly operated stores, including store-limited quizzes and in-store missions
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Digital Entertainment Asset、株式会社DEA、株式会社ハーバーハウス、株式会社ユニゾンシステムズ、釣船茶屋ざうお、水産庁
Report on Gordie's Participation in Halloween Events
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In line with the Halloween season, Gordie held costume events, quizzes, and candy giveaways at children's centers and commercial facilities in Okinawa City, Naha City, and Urasoe City, deepening ties with the local community.
Facts
In October, starting with its hometown of Okinawa City
Oct. 23 (Fri.) Okinawa City Welfare Culture Plaza Children's Center
Oct. 26 (Mon.) Kitami Children's Center
Oct. 27 (Tue.) Momoyama Park Experiential Learning Facility Yamacchi
Oct. 29 (Thu.) Okinawa City Welfare Culture Plaza Children's Center
Oct. 30 (Fri.) Kafuna Asahibashi
Oct. 31 (Sat.) Urasoe City Miyagigahara Children's Center
星野リゾート's リゾナーレ那須 will hold the "Strawberry Full Stay" from Jan. 5 to Apr. 23, 2027, offering a special stay that includes all-you-can-eat strawberries, craft activities, and evening programs.
Children deliver a wave of heat to say "thank you"! "Itsumo Otsukaresama Aufguss" to be held Nov. 23 [Kisuke no Yu, Ehime Prefecture]
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"Iyo no Toujiba Kisuke no Yu," operated by キスケ株式会社, will hold the special event "Itsumo Otsukaresama Aufguss," where children express their gratitude to their parents, on Nov. 23, 2026, in commemoration of Labor Thanksgiving Day.
A new way to enjoy home games: シーホース三河 opens members-only "MIKAWARIUM Lounge"
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Starting with the 2026-27 season, シーホース三河 will open a lounge exclusively for members of the official fan club "MIKAWARIUM" at Wing Arena Kariya, furnished with Snow Peak furniture.
Morus, which aims to solve global health challenges with domestically produced nutritional resources, takes the stage at the Japan-Singapore 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations "Agri-Food Innovation MOU Announcement Ceremony" and announces a memorandum with Singapore's BUZUD
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At the ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of Japan-Singapore diplomatic relations, Morus株式会社 announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with health tech company BUZUD Singapore Pte. Ltd on collaboration including a health monitoring program combining nutritional ingredients with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data.
Official report published for Sakura Miko 2nd Live "Blooming Parade!!" @K-Arena Yokohama
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Sakura Miko of the VTuber group "ホロライブ" held her 2nd live concert "Blooming Parade!!" at K-Arena Yokohama. Presenting her new album "Blooming Cinderella," she thanked fans with a lavish production featuring a live band and a marching band.
[Be With] Notice of kindergarten and nursery visit (Takatana Kodomoen)
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On Oct. 21, 2026, SAHO, MAHIRU and HANAMI of Super Girls visited Takatana Kodomoen and enjoyed quizzes and dancing with the children. As part of its SDGs project Be With, シーホース三河 provides sports promotion and education.
From Oct. 2026 through Nov. 30, PRO CLINIC銀座院 is strengthening its free aesthetic medicine consultation setup with a male nurse, Tanaka. Subjects include phimosis treatment, hyaluronic acid injections, thread lifts and acne treatment; a separate doctor nomination fee of 33,000 yen applies, but no nomination fee is required for Tanaka.
Seahorses Mikawa U18 to face 茨城ロボッツ U18 as "B.LEAGUE U18 ELITE LEAGUE 2026-27" heads into final 6 games
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Seahorses Mikawa U18 lost 63-75 to 茨城ロボッツ U18 on Oct. 24, 2026. Their overall record in the tournament stands at 0 wins and 5 losses, and the schedule for the remaining 6 games has been announced.
BUDDHA BRAND's DJ MASTERKEY and a surprise newcomer share the same booth. The shopping street association turns the whole town of Sangenjaya into a venue for the art and music festival "SMF2026," to be held Nov. 7, with a rice cake toss produced by Horinishi
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三結會 and the SANGENJAYA ART MUSIC FESTIVAL Executive Committee will hold "SMF2026" in Sangenjaya on Nov. 7, 2026. DJ MASTERKEY and Takaaki Umezawa, among others, will perform, and features include a rice cake toss by outdoor spice brand Horinishi and AI-assisted operations.
Secondhand buying specialty store つなぐ屋 opens its "Kitakoiwa Store" in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 2, 2026
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つなぐ屋, a secondhand buying specialty store operated by 株式会社カイトル, opened a new franchise store, the "Kitakoiwa Store," in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 2, 2026. To commemorate the opening, it is running campaigns including a lottery for up to 2 times the purchase price and secret gifts.
Facts
Nov. 2, 2026
Purchase price up to 2 times
The maximum bonus added to the purchase price is 50,000 yen
Customers who complete a sale with a purchase price of 50,000 yen or more
[3-day half-price SALE in front of Goi Station, Chiba! ] All items half price on Nov. 4 and 5! On the 6th, choose food or drinks for half price! Held at 目利きの銀次 五井西口駅前店
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At 目利きの銀次 五井西口駅前店, operated by 株式会社モンテローザ, a customer appreciation festival will be held for 3 days only, from Nov. 4 to 6, 2026. On the 4th and 5th, all in-store dining menu items are half price, and on the 6th, customers can choose either food or drinks to get everything in that category at half price.
Facts
Original2026年11月4日（水）から6日（金）まで
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
All items half price
Specialty! Hamayaki assortment 2,858 yen (tax included)