From sake breweries to architecture and 3D technology: We ask people working in Fushimi, Kyoto, what they really think about work and their community | Local Work “Real Talk” Salon #15: Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City
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株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク will hold the online event “Local Work ‘Real Talk’ Salon #15: Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City” on Nov. 18, 2026. Speakers will include the Fushimi Ward chief, Tamano Hikari Sake Brewing, 株式会社シュルード設計, and 株式会社相田, who will discuss what makes Fushimi appealing and the realities of working there.
[Survey of all 95 institutions] Mortgage rates: 1 in 5 AI responses gives a figure that differs from the official website. 70% are “less favorable than the actual terms”
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A survey by 株式会社アイリッジ of AI search results for 95 regional banks found that 1 in 5 AI responses on mortgage rates differed from official information, and 70% were less favorable than the actual terms. Only 20% of banks had websites optimized for AI, while regional banks had no presence in inheritance-related searches.
Facts
A total of 95 banks: 61 members of the Regional Banks Association of Japan and 34 members of the Second Association of Regional Banks
A total of 5,607 questions were asked of 3 generative AI services: ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity
Only 20% of banks have websites optimized for AI
For 37 banks, interest rates could not be found in the text
1 in 5 mortgage rate responses gave a figure that differed from the official rate
It was found that 71% were less favorable than the actual terms
Provides products with more than 100 million monthly active users
【品川プリンスホテル】Accommodation plan with tickets to the 3rd run of “美少女戦士セーラームーン -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo-”
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品川プリンスホテル is offering an accommodation plan with tickets to the 3rd run of “美少女戦士セーラームーン -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo-,” which opened in April 2026.
ココモーラ, an information and comparison site operated by 株式会社ゼロアクセル, has launched a dating app category, featuring comparison rankings for pricing and safety, as well as a proprietary AI assessment tool. It is also running a review submission campaign in November 2026.
Facts
25 winners in total
10,000 yen: 2 winners
5,000 yen: 5 winners
1,000 yen: 18 winners
6-point assessment
Launched a My Page feature in October 2026
Campaign period: Nov. 2 to Nov. 16, 2026, until 12 p.m.
Winter treats featuring seasonal apples and ponkan oranges now on sale! Available for a limited time at にぎりの徳兵衛 and 海鮮アトム from Tuesday, Nov. 10
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Four winter-limited desserts featuring Tsugaru apples and ponkan oranges will be available for a limited time from Nov. 10, 2026, at all 52 locations of the conveyor-belt sushi restaurants にぎりの徳兵衛 and 海鮮アトム, operated by 株式会社アトム.
Sansan wins in 5 categories at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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Sansan received the “Leader” award in 5 categories—business card management software, CRM tools, SFA tools, email marketing, and corporate databases—in the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” announced by アイティクラウド株式会社.
Facts
Won “Leader” in 5 categories
32 consecutive wins in the business card management software category
Supports the sales activities of more than 11,000 companies
[SBI Securities] SBI Securities to accept applications for shares in U.S. IPO Anthropic
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株式会社SBI証券 announced that it plans to accept applications to purchase IPO shares in U.S. company Anthropic, PBC (ticker: ANT). Purchases are commission-free and can be made through the NISA growth investment allowance. Applicants with a balance of at least 100,000 yen in SBI新生銀行’s SBI Hyper Deposit will have a higher chance of being selected.
The 2nd installment of the “San-X 90th Anniversary Exhibition in Taiwan” opens at Dream Mall in Kaohsiung on Dec. 28, 2026
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サンエックス株式会社 announced that the 2nd installment of its first major overseas exhibition celebrating its 90th anniversary, “San-X 90th Anniversary Exhibition in Taiwan,” will open at Dream Mall in Kaohsiung on Dec. 28, 2026.
Parenting-support bakery cafe “R Baker Handa” to grand-open on Nov. 11
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株式会社アールベイカー will grand-open its new location, “R Baker Handa,” in Handa, Aichi Prefecture, on Nov. 11, 2026. The store is adjacent to a licensed daycare center and a parenting support center. It will be operated as a franchise by 子育て支援 プレママクラブ and serve bread made with domestically produced rice flour, along with coffee.
[箱根小涌園ユネッサン] A fall tradition at Yunessun: the Beaujolais Nouveau bath
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箱根小涌園ユネッサン will host its “Beaujolais Nouveau bath” for a limited time from Nov. 19 to 23, 2026. A similar bath will also be available at Motoyu Mori no Yu, while the official hotel will hold an autumn sweets buffet.
Facts
Celebrating its 25th anniversary
Nov. 19 (Thu.)–Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday)
Adults (junior high school students and older): from 2,500 yen (tax included)
Children (ages 3 and up): from 1,400 yen (tax included)
Adults (junior high school students and older): from 1,500 yen (tax included)
Children (ages 3 and up): from 1,000 yen (tax included)
Nov. 5 is Tsunami Preparedness Day. Prepare for winter water outages by taking another look at your family’s “toilet” needs. Reservations have reopened for the 120-use emergency toilet set, ranked No. 1 overall on Rakuten, with deliveries scheduled for early December.
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Fun Standard株式会社 has reopened reservations for the “Emergency Toilet Premium Support Set, 120-use set,” which sold out on 楽天市場, with delivery scheduled for early December.
The new 侍ジャパン team led by Iguchi opens its international exhibition schedule! A practice game against 千葉ロッテマリーンズ will be held on Sat., Nov. 7, and broadcast live on CS channel 日テレジータス!
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The first international exhibition game for the new 侍ジャパン team under new manager Tadahito Iguchi will be held in Miyazaki on Nov. 7 against 千葉ロッテマリーンズ, with a live broadcast on 日テレジータス.
北海道 will exhibit a “Hokkaido Booth” at どらなびEXPO2026秋, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 14, as part of efforts to address the driver shortage. Numerous bus operators from the region will participate, and visitors can get advice on relocating, among other services.
<A huge gathering of Sylvanian Families characters, a big hit with adults!> “Sylvanian Families Character Encyclopedia,” featuring more than 1,200 characters, set for release in mid-December
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株式会社ポプラ社 plans to release “Sylvanian Families Character Encyclopedia,” featuring more than 1,200 Sylvanian Families characters, in mid-December 2026.
ザ ロイヤルパークホテル アイコニック 東京汐留 will serve Christmas dinner and a lunch buffet starting Dec. 24, 2026. The hotel, operated by 三菱地所ホテルズ&リゾーツ株式会社, will offer a special dining experience at its restaurant on an upper floor.
A “Straw Hat Pirates Jolly Roger” T-shirt featuring discharge printing from “ONE PIECE” is here! [株式会社コスパ]
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株式会社コスパ plans to release a T-shirt featuring a discharge print of the Straw Hat Pirates’ Jolly Roger from “ONE PIECE” in late January 2027. Price: 3,300 yen (tax included).
LINEヤフー and IPX launch “LINE Creators+” to discover and develop the next generation of popular creators and characters
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LINEヤフー株式会社 and IPX are launching “LINE Creators+,” a collaborative initiative to discover and develop the next generation of popular creators and characters. As part of the initiative, the “Tsugikuru Creator” campaign will let users support creators by purchasing eligible paid LINE stickers, with 6 new creators joining.
[リーガロイヤルリゾート沖縄 北谷] Party plan for year-end and New Year gatherings offers a lunch voucher for groups of 40 or more and a hotel stay voucher for groups of 60 or more
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GRILL & DINING AURDIA at RIHGA Royal Resort Okinawa Chatan has begun selling party plans for year-end and New Year gatherings. Available for groups of 10 or more, the plans include a lunch voucher for groups of 40 or more and a hotel stay voucher for groups of 60 or more.
Noseden train driving experience event revamped! — Special driving experience event commemorating the imminent retirement of the 1700 series —
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能勢電鉄 is revamping its train driving experience event, held since 2021, and will extend the experience distance from approximately 77m to approximately 148m. It will also hold a special driving experience event using the 1757 formation shortly before its retirement, for 2 days only, on November 30 and December 3, 2026.
‘Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE’ for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S launches today!
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The PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the action RPG ‘Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE’ went on sale on November 4. The Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition are available, with prices starting at ¥4,990. The publisher is Netmarble Corp. and the developer is Netmarble Neo Inc.
Franchise location No. 43 of capsule toy specialty store ‘gashacoco,’ ‘gashacoco Big Echo Tennoji Abeno Station Front,’ to open on Wednesday, November 11!
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株式会社ハピネット and 株式会社第一興商 announced that they will open the 43rd franchise location of capsule toy specialty store ‘gashacoco’ in Abeno Ward, Osaka, on November 11, 2026.
FELISSIMO’s welfare collaboration project ‘C.C.P’ selected as a company endorsing the principles of an inclusive society, an initiative promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Approximately 23 years of collaboration with more than 120 welfare facilities
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株式会社フェリシモ’s welfare collaboration project ‘C.C.P’ was registered in fiscal year 令和8年 as a company endorsing the principles of an inclusive society, an initiative promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Over approximately 23 years, it has collaborated with more than 120 welfare facilities nationwide to commercialize handmade crafts and art.
The second half is underway! ‘Street Fighter League: Japan 2026 Division F Round 6’ results
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Results from ‘Street Fighter League: Japan 2026 Division F Round 6,’ held on November 3. REJECT, Good 8 Squad, and RIDDLE ORDER won. The report includes each team’s results, interview information, and broadcast details for Division S Round 7 next week.
Facts
REJECT wins 30-20
Good 8 Squad wins 30-10
RIDDLE ORDER wins 30-10
Held on Tuesday, November 3 (national holiday)
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Companies mentioned:株式会社カプコン、CAPCOM、REJECT、VARREL、Good 8 Squad、名古屋NTPOJA、DetonatioN FocusMe、RIDDLE ORDER、KADOKAWA FAV gaming、Saishunkan Sol 熊本、FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN、Crazy Raccoon、ZETA DIVISION Geekly、広島 TEAM iXA、ぶいすぽっ!
Nations Championship, the showdown to determine the world’s strongest among 12 rugby nations: “The biggest match to watch is France vs. South Africa. It won’t be an easy win.” On-site reporter Shotaro Onishi shares what to look out for! All 24 matches in November broadcast live on WOWOW
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On-site reporter Shotaro Onishi explains the key points and highlights of the Northern Hemisphere Series and Finals Weekend of the Nations Championship, the showdown to determine the world’s strongest among 12 rugby nations. WOWOW will broadcast all 24 matches in November live.
Community exchange event ‘Marche’ held at senior housing facility
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株式会社学研ココファン, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, will hold multigenerational Marche events open to local residents at ‘Cocofump Kawasaki Takatsu’ and ‘Cocofump Kawagoe Minami-Otsuka’ in November 2026.
AZ8 reports on its appearance at ‘ad:tech tokyo 2026’: Demonstrates ‘From Brief to Campaign’ on a full stage and proposes advertising video production through human-AI collaboration
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The AI video production platform ‘AZ8,’ operated by EVERFIR PTE. LTD., exhibited at ‘ad:tech tokyo 2026’ and demonstrated advertising video production through human-AI collaboration on a full stage. It also announced the winners of a contest with BytePlus and introduced its implementation support services for businesses.
🔴Get started for approximately ¥250,000 with subsidy support! Radio-controlled mower🟢草坊主🟢to exhibit at the ‘Iwatuki Yamabuki Festival’ and hold a hands-on demonstration🔴
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株式会社イシガプロ will exhibit at the ‘22nd Iwatuki Yamabuki Festival,’ to be held on November 8, 2026, showcasing its ‘草坊主’ series of radio-controlled mowers and holding a hands-on demonstration. With subsidy support, the equipment can be purchased for approximately ¥250,000.
Cover design unveiled for popular manga artist Akiko Higashimura’s essay, “Onna Oiwake: Akiko Higashimura’s Diary of Human Observation”!
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The cover design for popular manga artist Akiko Higashimura’s book “Onna Oiwake: Akiko Higashimura’s Diary of Human Observation” has been unveiled. The cover illustration, “Whispered Conversation,” is from “NEO Bijinga 2023” by the author herself. On sale Nov. 26, 2026, for ¥1,760 (tax included).
Facts
More than 1 million copies sold
More than 1.7 million copies sold
8th Manga Taisho Awards
Grand Prize in the Manga Division at the 19th Japan Media Arts Festival
Winners of the Reiwa 8 “北海道 New Technology and New Product Development Awards” selected! Awards presentation event to be held (Nov. 6)
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The 4 companies receiving the Reiwa 8 “北海道 New Technology and New Product Development Awards” have been selected, and a presentation event will be held during Business EXPO on Nov. 6.
“The bounty of the sun and the Kuroshio Current” from Makurazaki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan’s southernmost mainland city, comes together on Awaji Island! “The Sun and Bonito Town: Makurazaki City, Kagoshima Prefecture Fair” to be held at 美菜恋来屋 on Nov. 14 (Sat.) and 15 (Sun).
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A fair selling specialty products from Makurazaki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, will be held at 美菜恋来屋, a farmers’ market on Awaji Island, on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026.
“Let’s go with Milk Boya!” YUDA Milk wrapping train begins service
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YUDAミルク株式会社 will hold a departure ceremony at Kitakami Station on Nov. 7, 2026, to mark the start of service for a wrapped train featuring its character “Milk Boya.”
“Amalumi 2026: Amagasaki City 110th Anniversary” Around 2,500 “Fruits of Light” made with residents will illuminate Central Park! Dec. 9, 2026–Jan. 11, 2027
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阪神園芸株式会社 will hold “Amalumi 2026: Amagasaki City 110th Anniversary” at Central Park in front of Amagasaki Station starting Dec. 9, 2026. Around 2,500 participatory artwork installations called “Fruits of Light,” created by artist Kyota Takahashi, will illuminate the nightscape with glowing smiles made by local residents.
[ロロ・ピアーナ] Sam Riley wears ロロ・ピアーナ at the photo call for Season 2 of the drama “Black Doves”
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On Nov. 2, 2026, Sam Riley attended the photo call for Season 2 of the drama “Black Doves” in London, England, wearing ロロ・ピアーナ’s 2026 Fall/Winter collection.
supa.ai sponsors TechLead Conference 2026 Autumn as a platinum sponsor
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supa株式会社 will sponsor “TechLead Conference 2026 Autumn,” to be held on Nov. 6, 2026, as a platinum sponsor, and will introduce its domestic GPU cloud “supacloud” and hold a security testing workshop.
97 people registered for introductory seminar on slides with generative AI “Claude”; 94.7% of post-course survey respondents were satisfied
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Shinya Yamahara, representative of AIリスキル株式会社, served as the instructor for “Introduction to Claude Slides,” an online seminar hosted by 株式会社しくみスタジオ. 97 people registered, and 94.7% of post-course survey respondents said they were satisfied. The company is accepting requests for instructors for introductory seminars on generative AI.
[Isogo Ward Residents’ Cultural Center Sugita Theater] “Sugigeki Resident Artist 2026” to be held!
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横浜市磯子区民文化センター杉田劇場 has launched the “Sugigeki Resident Artist 2026” program to support artists with strong ties to the local community, and will recruit classical music artists and hold auditions.
Wang Chien-ming’s former 洋基隊 teammate, “Iron Man” Teixeira, elected to the U.S. House
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Former 美國職棒大聯盟 (MLB) first baseman Mark Teixeira, nicknamed “Iron Man,” was elected to represent Texas’s 21st Congressional District, succeeding Chip Roy, who is not seeking reelection.
Chiang Wan-an’s campaign team has launched “安心貼,” with the first batch of 10,000 stickers available on a limited basis at campaign headquarters starting Nov. 9. Supporters can put them on small items such as clothing or laptops. Campaign director Lo Chih-chiang also announced that New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih would join Chiang Wan-an for a street campaign, and said the 國民黨 legislative caucus was helping with publicity production costs, so there were no funding concerns.
台開 suspends operations at Kinmen duty-free store and other businesses; county government: NT$200,000 daily penalty for breach
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台開’s Kinmen Wind Lion God Duty-Free Shop and cinema have suspended operations due to heavy losses. 金門縣府 deemed this a major breach of contract, has imposed a daily penalty of NT$200,000 and urged improvements, and will take further action under the contract as circumstances warrant.
Facts
Signed a 50-year operating contract
Suspended operations without authorization starting Oct. 16
Analysis: Republicans suffer a crushing defeat in midterms; 5 major implications for Europe
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Analysts say Democrats’ sweeping retaking of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections could affect transatlantic relations. Europe fears becoming a target of Trump’s ire. Although aid to Ukraine has support, it is unlikely to ease the immediate crisis in the short term. A Trump-style peace could sideline allies and lead to deals with Russia, high energy prices could affect European election outcomes, and political infighting in Washington could leave the U.S. with little attention for other matters.
Facts
2026 midterm elections
At least 54 seats
At least 228 seats
The House could reach 250 seats
55 Senate seats
4 core EU members: France, Italy, Poland and Spain
Chiayi County police bust board-game cafe operating an illegal gambling den; 23 arrested and referred for prosecution
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Police in Chiayi County busted a board-game cafe in the jurisdiction of the Shuishang Precinct that was secretly operating an illegal gambling den. They found 23 people, including the person in charge, staff and gamblers, and seized NT$330,000 in cash. The case was referred for prosecution on suspicion of gambling.
博斯數位 accuses soccer association of owing nearly NT$23.8 million in broadcast fees, urges 運動部 to address issue
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博斯數位 accused 中華民國足球協會 of owing nearly NT$23.8 million in broadcast fees and urged 運動部 to help clarify the issue. The association will hold elections for its board of directors and supervisors on the 7th, with candidates’ platforms including addressing its financial debt.
Wei Ping-cheng criticizes Chen Su-yueh for missing legislative vote on tougher penalties for drug-impaired driving; Chen urges him not to politicize issue
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Wei Ping-cheng, the 國民黨 candidate for Changhua County magistrate, criticized his opponent Chen Su-yueh for missing a legislative vote on tougher penalties for drug-impaired driving and demanded that she explain herself to county residents. Chen responded by condemning drug-impaired driving and urging him not to exploit the issue for political attention.
Facts
516 drug-impaired driving cases uncovered
Changhua County magistrate election voting set for Nov. 28
中科院 and U.S. company DTC deepen cooperation to build a domestic supply chain for defense communications
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中科院 and U.S. company DTC are deepening cooperation to produce communications equipment in Taiwan, source key components locally and scale up production, strengthening self-reliance in defense communications and supply chain resilience. After the Legislative Yuan passed the relevant legislation, DTC will offer products at discounted prices to manufacturers of five types of drones.
松山機場 debate flares again; Chen Chen-chung voices opposition for the 3rd time
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Debate over relocating 松山機場 continues to flare, as the Penghu Association for Exploring Future Development traveled to 台北市政府 to protest. 國民黨 county magistrate candidate Chen Chen-chung held a news conference for the 3rd time to express his opposition and reiterated that he would make no further comment on the issue. Party headquarters also communicated with the Taipei City Government to avoid affecting the election.
Ready-mix concrete truck crashes through guardrail and plunges down 5-meter slope in Taichung; driver injured and hospitalized
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For unknown reasons, a ready-mix concrete truck struck a guardrail and utility pole while turning left on Zhongzheng Street in Taichung’s Xinshe District, then plunged down a 5-meter slope. The 25-year-old male driver was taken to hospital with a suspected leg fracture. Police are reviewing surveillance footage to determine the cause of the crash.
Facts
Report received at 12:51 p.m. today
A 25-year-old man
The speed limit on the accident stretch is 50 kilometers per hour
Lai Ching-te: Election debates are not about beating opponents, but presenting a vision for the city
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President Lai Ching-te said the purpose of election debates is not to win an argument against opponents, but to demonstrate democratic aptitude and present a vision for the city. The remarks were relayed after a 民進黨 Central Standing Committee meeting, which praised the debate performances of party-affiliated Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung and Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang.
Fighting the blue tide, 國民黨 offers flag streamers for the public to take
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國民黨 has made flag streamers for the nine-in-one elections for the public to take. Party Chair Cheng Li-wun stressed that 國民黨 would counter 民進黨’s resource advantage with a solid record and unity, and urged voters to cast their ballots on Nov. 28.
New Taipei Fire Department officials indicted over leak of confidential information and favoring vendors in deals worth over 60 million; Xiao Bohuan and 5 others charged
Malaysia advances green energy transition, bringing solar power into daily life and industry
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Malaysia is advancing its energy transition through the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP), promoting rooftop solar, battery storage and green buildings in line with the needs of AI and semiconductor industry development. Industry players said advances in photovoltaic technology have raised peak power output and are expected to lower costs, while companies are also placing greater emphasis on using energy storage systems to cope with electricity price adjustments and peak demand.
Facts
Each solar panel currently has a peak power output of about 400 to 500 watts
It is now about 600 to 700 watts
July 2025
Took effect on Jan. 1 this year
The net energy metering program, which ended at the end of June last year
Lai Ching-te: Large numbers of suspicious accounts appearing on social media; democratic elections must not face improper interference
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President Lai Ching-te said large numbers of suspicious accounts registered with overseas phone numbers have recently appeared on social media, while websites have faced malicious attacks and false information about public policy has circulated. He urged party officials and candidates' teams to remain vigilant and prevent improper interference in democratic elections.
Facts
Taipei, 4
People aged 65 and older exempt from health insurance premiums
Two local council candidates in Xiluo Township and Citong Township, Yunlin County, are suspected of election bribery, allegedly offering tea, cash and goods in exchange for votes. After questioning by prosecutors, each was released on NT$50,000 bail. The Yunlin District Prosecutors Office said it has received more than 250 pieces of information about suspected vote-buying and detained 5 people.
Facts
Each released on NT$50,000 bail
More than 250 reports of suspected vote-buying
5 people detained so far
A total of 7 residences
295 bags of tea seized
20 people, among others, brought in to give explanations
The remaining 9 voters who accepted bribes
Voters aged 80 and older
Market value of NT$1,550
2 residences
78 bottles of soy sauce
12 people, among others, brought in to give explanations
China responds to U.S. midterm elections: They are U.S. domestic affairs; Beijing willing to implement Trump-Xi consensus with Washington
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to the results of the U.S. midterm elections, saying they are a matter of U.S. domestic affairs. China is willing to work with the United States to implement the consensus reached by the two countries' leaders and build a constructive, strategically stable relationship. Most U.S. media outlets expect the Democrats to regain control of both chambers of Congress.
Facts
Democrats have won 54 of the 100 Senate seats
Democrats have secured more than half of the 435 House seats
Democrats are poised to win nearly 250 House seats
Trump-backed candidates lose; Republicans' Senate seats flipped in 4 states
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Although U.S. President Donald Trump campaigned for his endorsed candidates in Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina and Ohio in the final weeks of the campaign, Republicans still lost their U.S. Senate seats in those 4 states, with Democrats winning each race.
New Taiwan dollar falls 6.1 cents to close at NT$32.821
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The New Taiwan dollar closed at NT$32.821 against the U.S. dollar in Taipei foreign exchange trading, down 6.1 cents from the previous day. Trading volume totaled US$2.322 billion.
Democrats' strong showing in U.S. midterms rattles AI stocks; Nikkei plunges more than 3,000 points at one stage
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The Democrats' strong showing in the U.S. midterm elections prompted investor concerns about tighter AI regulation, causing sharp volatility in the Tokyo stock market, where the Nikkei average plunged more than 3,000 points at one stage. Semiconductor and AI-related stocks, including 鎧俠 and Apple suppliers, were among the main sources of selling pressure, although some analysts believe the long-term outlook remains promising.
2027 Tainan Good Young Christmas and New Year celebrations to kick off in December
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Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che announced the first lineup for the 2027 Tainan Young Christmas and New Year’s Eve series, featuring 八三夭 and 許富凱, among other artists. Events will be held in December in Xinying, Jiali, Southern Taiwan Science Park and other locations.
Facts
2027 Tainan Young Christmas and New Year’s Eve series
Kicking off in December
Dec. 19: Xinying event
Dec. 5: Jiali Fun Festival for Children
Dec. 12: Southern Taiwan Science Park Dream Adventure
旭電馳科研 plans to list on the emerging stock market on the 13th, focusing on ultra-fast EV charging
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Electric vehicle ultra-fast charging operator 旭電馳科研 (U-POWER) announced plans to list on the emerging stock market on the 13th, as it deepens its investment in ultra-fast charging infrastructure. Revenue in the first half reached NT$137 million. Cumulative funds raised through successive cash capital increases totaled about NT$1.157 billion, and the company has strategic partnerships with 和泰汽車 and others.
Facts
Plans to list on the emerging stock market on the 13th
Raised NT$360 million
Participated in about 1/3 of the subscription
Cumulative funds raised through successive cash capital increases totaled about NT$1.157 billion
Overall network planned to cover 120 stations
More than 800 charging spaces
67% of stations already use 22.8kV high-voltage power
22.8kV high-voltage power
Taiwan sold 31,923 new electric vehicles in the first 9 months of this year
They accounted for 10.4% of Taiwan’s new vehicle registrations over the same period
Taiwan sold 2,598 electric vehicles in October
Taiwan’s electric vehicle fleet is projected to grow to 175,000 by the end of this year
鹿草 Library, a 90-year-old Japanese-style historic building, renovates its space and upgrades equipment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
嘉義縣政府 provided more than a million New Taiwan dollars to complete renovations and equipment upgrades at the 鹿草 Township Library, which has a 90-year history, preserving its Japanese architectural features while improving its reading facilities.
賴瑞隆 joins 吳淑瑾 on a campaign walk; registration opens for lottery to enter the “rock zone” at 岡山 rally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
賴瑞隆, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Kaohsiung mayoral candidate, joined 澎湖縣長 candidate 吳淑瑾 on a campaign walk to solicit votes. He also announced that registration for a lottery for limited seats in the “rock zone” at the 岡山 rally on the 7th is now open.
Musk pours money into helping Republicans, jokes that his space lasers failed to “interfere” in election
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tech billionaire Elon Musk invested nearly US$500 million in Republican political activities. After Republicans lost in the midterm elections, he joked in a post on X that his “space lasers” had failed to sway the election. Democrats took control of both the House and Senate.
張俊傑 reportedly fled abroad by boat; Taipei District Court says bail ruling was handled in accordance with the law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
張俊傑, an aide to independent legislator 高金素梅, is accused of fraudulently claiming subsidies and violating the National Security Act, among other offenses. He forfeited bail and went into hiding in September, with reports that he had fled abroad by boat. The Taipei District Court said its bail ruling was handled in accordance with the law and was a separate matter from the defendant’s flight. It has approved detention for 16 people involved in helping him escape.
Chinese man posts video at Taoyuan airport seeking humanitarian protection; 移民署 returns him to previous point of departure in accordance with the law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese national 程萬軍 arrived in Taiwan from Thailand by plane, then left the aircraft without authorization at Taoyuan International Airport and posted a video seeking humanitarian protection. As he provided no concrete evidence to meet the assistance criteria and had no valid entry permit, 移民署 returned him to his previous point of departure, Thailand, in the early hours of the morning in accordance with the law.
Facts
Imprisoned for 6 years
Arrived in Taiwan from Thailand by plane on the 2nd
移民署 said today
In 2019, he was reported after comments made at a unit meeting were recorded
億豐 benefited in the third quarter from U.S. tax refunds, higher selling prices and lower tariffs, with gross margin reaching a record 60.83%. Revenue and net profit both increased, while North American and European markets performed strongly.
Facts
Gross margin of 60.83%
Up 2.11 percentage points year over year
Up 0.88 percentage points from the second quarter
Revenue of NT$8.481 billion
Up 15.9% year over year
Up 7% quarter over quarter
Net profit attributable to parent company of NT$1.87 billion
Up 9.6% year over year
Up 34.5% quarter over quarter
Earnings per share of NT$6.38
Cumulative earnings per share for the first 3 quarters reached NT$16.75
U.S. tax refunds boosted profit margin by about 2 percentage points
Legislature reviews supplementary budget; 曾文生 says 台電 would have cumulative surplus of over NT$500 billion at Korean electricity rates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台電 Chairman 曾文生 said during the Legislature’s review of the supplementary budget that the utility’s losses stemmed mainly from absorbing increases in international fuel costs as part of the government’s price stabilization policy. If it had charged rates set by 韓國電力公司 (KEPCO), its cumulative surplus from 109年 to the present would have exceeded NT$500 billion.
Facts
Cumulative surplus would exceed NT$500 billion
台電 has absorbed more than NT$75 billion
Current household electricity rates for usage below 330 kWh
倚天酷碁 posts record third-quarter profit for the same period, sees growth momentum in fourth quarter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
倚天酷碁 posted record revenue and profit for the third quarter compared with the same period in previous years, with strong cumulative results for the first 3 quarters. Benefiting from Amazon promotions and the back-to-school shopping rush, it expects the year-end shopping season in the fourth quarter to drive growth.
Facts
Revenue reached NT$1.609 billion
Up 90% year over year
Net profit attributable to parent company owners of about NT$51.42 million
Up 82% year over year
Earnings per share of NT$0.83
Revenue for the first 3 quarters of this year reached NT$3.855 billion
Up 66% year over year
Net profit attributable to parent company owners reached NT$102 million
Abnormal transfers hit accounts at 永豐銀行; Taipei prosecutors launch investigation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A large number of accounts at 永豐銀行 were hit by abnormal transfers. 金管會 said an initial investigation found 427 suspicious transactions, each worth about 100,000 yuan, totaling more than 40 million yuan and affecting 419 customers. 刑事警察局 has asked for investigative direction, and 台北地檢署 has opened a case to investigate alleged computer-related offenses. 永豐銀行 has frozen the relevant accounts and advanced funds to reimburse customers.
Health centers in Neipu and Xinyuan, Pingtung, successively hold opening ceremonies; 10 rebuilds to continue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
屏東縣政府 is rebuilding health centers to improve primary care. Health centers in Neipu Township and Xinyuan Township recently held opening ceremonies. County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi said the county will continue rebuilding 10 health centers, 5 of which have received support from 衛福部.
Singapore amends law to pursue responsibility for haze; companies involved may face restrictions on financial dealings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Singapore has amended the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, adding economic measures such as restrictions on financial dealings and lending services, in addition to criminal penalties, to punish companies and individuals suspected of illegal land burning. The move aims to address regional haze caused by fires in Indonesia and related diplomatic disputes.
Facts
This was when we enacted this law in 2014
Recent fires in Indonesia burned hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest and plantations
Leaving millions of people in Southeast Asia suffering from haze pollution
After the two countries' foreign ministers met in Jakarta in late October
Guting Land Office omitted expropriation notation; buyer loses land title, wins NT$11.37 million in damages on appeal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An omission of a land expropriation notation by the Taipei City 古亭地政事務所 led to 4 people losing their property rights after buying the land. On appeal, the 台灣高等法院 revised the ruling, finding the office and the original landowner's ancestral worship association jointly liable for damages. After deducting the apportioned share, 古亭地政事務所 must pay more than NT$11.37 million.
Facts
The appeals court today revised the ruling, ordering payment of more than NT$11.37 million
The first-instance court ordered the land office to pay more than NT$21.25 million
The land office must pay more than NT$10.62 million for the loss in the land's market value
The land office must pay more than NT$740,000
The two items total NT$11,372,820 in damages payable by 古亭地政事務所 to the landowners
A separate ruling awarded more than NT$1.49 million for litigation fee losses
New Taipei's Tucheng Hospital opens 200-bed long-term care facility, linking medical and care services
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
新北市立土城醫院 today opened an affiliated 200-bed residential long-term care facility, combining medical resources and smart technology to provide integrated services ranging from disease treatment to daily care and enable older adults to age in place.
Report: 張俊傑 smuggled out to sea from Keelung; fishing boat owner sent to Taipei prosecutors for questioning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
張俊傑, an aide to legislator 高金素梅, is suspected of jumping bail and fleeing; reports say he left by sea from Keelung in a smuggling operation. A task force seized 2 fishing boats off Keelung and at Zhengbin Fishing Port, and detained the boat owner, surnamed 簡, for questioning at the Taipei prosecutors' office.
Conditional health insurance premium exemption for seniors; medical sector says Taiwan must not follow France's post-protest path
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
醫師公會全國聯合會 and a primary care association oppose amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, arguing that waiving health insurance premiums for seniors would create intergenerational inequity and financial burdens. They urged the government and opposition to address the sustainability of social insurance.
Facts
83% of seniors qualify for the exemption
The rule applies to seniors aged 65 and over
Applicable tax rate below 20%
Original健保收入約7成來自15至64歲工作世代
Annual expenditure of NT$40 billion for this proposal
Trailer truck tire comes off on Xianxi section of Taiwan Provincial Highway 61, hits pickup and kills 1
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A crash occurred on the southbound Xianxi section of Taiwan Provincial Highway 61 when a tire came off a trailer truck and struck a pickup and a tanker. The pickup driver, a man surnamed 鄧, died after being taken to hospital.
中國央行 has cut the rate on relending for stock repurchases and share increases from 1.25% to 1%, its lowest since the program was established, and pledged to provide sufficient funds to maintain stable capital market operations.
西武獅 Taiwan Series alumni showdown takes center stage; 郭泰源 and 渡邊久信 trade barbs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 西武獅 Taiwan Series is scheduled for Feb. 27 and 28, 2027, at the Taipei Dome. A game between alumni of the 台灣國家隊 and 西武獅 will follow. 郭泰源 and 渡邊久信 traded barbs at a news conference and announced the first group of participants for the alumni game.
U.S. midterm election results hit tech stocks, sending Japanese shares lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. midterm election results hit tech stocks, sending Japanese shares lower. The Nikkei 225 closed down 893.23 points, or 1.42%, while the Tokyo Stock Price Index fell 34.90 points, or 0.89%.
Taitung students win 3 gold medals and 3 special awards at Nuremberg International Invention Exhibition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taitung delegation representing Taiwan at the 78th iENA International Trade Fair Ideas-Inventions-New Products in Nuremberg, Germany, in 2026 comprised 3 student teams from Fengtian Junior High School, Donghai Junior High School and Kung Tung Technical Senior High School. The teams swept the awards, winning 3 gold medals and 3 international special awards.
Aowanda unveils 12-meter bamboo pangolin, promoting resource conservation and sustainability
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area, developed by 農業部林業及自然保育署南投分署, today unveiled 2 works combining domestically produced bamboo with ecological conservation: a 12-meter bamboo pangolin landscape titled “Golden Armor, Bamboo Dream” and a renovated therapeutic pavilion. The works promote resource conservation and sustainability.
台灣大哥大 tender offer for 精誠資訊 clears 39% threshold, all conditions met
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台灣大哥大 announced that its tender offer for 精誠資訊 has exceeded the minimum threshold of 39%. Including its existing stake, it will gain a majority holding. The Fair Trade Commission's decision not to prohibit the merger means both conditions have been met.
Running for vice chair of 國際自由聯盟, Fan Yun: Taiwan can contribute more
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Fan Yun, a legislator from the 民進黨, represented her party at the 國際自由聯盟 general assembly held in Thailand and Taiwan, and is running for executive vice chair. She said Taiwan has built up extensive experience in health insurance, education, women's political participation and marriage equality, and has maintained a pluralistic democracy despite threats from 中國. Taiwan is willing to contribute more to the free world. The meeting passed several resolutions affirming Taiwan's democratic resilience and condemning coercive actions by 中國.
Nation's first publicly operated Taiwan Taiwanese-language innovation learning center to be established in Chiayi
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 教育部's first publicly funded and operated “Taiwan Taiwanese-Language Innovation Learning Center” is being established at the former 協志工商 campus in Chiayi County. The 嘉義縣政府 is overseeing the project, with teams including 中正大學 handling operations and planning. The center was unveiled and opened today.
Trump congratulates Democrats on victory, acknowledges Iran war was one reason Republicans lost
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On election night, U.S. President Trump gave telephone interviews to CBS News and FOX News, congratulating the Democrats on their victory and saying he looked forward to working with them. He acknowledged that the Iran war may have been one reason the Republicans lost, while insisting that he would have won if he had run.
Syntec expands with new plants in China, Malaysia and India; capacity expected to increase 2.6 times
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
新代科技 announced plans to expand with new plants in mainland China’s Suzhou, Malaysia and India. The plants are expected to be completed and begin operations in stages from February 2027, increasing total capacity to 2.6 times its current level to meet manufacturing’s transformation needs driven by AI.