【ヴァンドーム青山】2026 Holiday Collection goes on sale starting Nov. 4 (Wed.).
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ヴァンドーム青山 will launch its 2026 Holiday Collection on Nov. 4. The theme is 「Fil du Temps」. The collection includes necklaces, earrings, and bracelets featuring PT and K18YG, as well as limited-time and limited-quantity items.
Parkour athlete 永井 音寧（ながい ねね） places second at 2026 PARKOUR WORLD CUP BEIJING
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永井音寧, a parkour athlete managed by JFNC, placed second in the women's freestyle division at 2026 PARKOUR WORLD CUP BEIJING, held in Beijing, China, from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 2026.
【Filmarks Horror, 2nd Edition】Celebrating its 20th anniversary! 『ミスト』, the traumatizing sci-fi horror film by Stephen King and Frank Darabont, returns to theaters nationwide in 4K for a limited 2-week run starting Friday, Jan. 8, 2027!
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As the second Filmarks Horror release, the sci-fi horror film The Mist, based on Stephen King's work and directed by Frank Darabont, will return to theaters nationwide in 4K starting Jan. 8, 2027, in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
Facts
Starting Friday, Jan. 8, 2027
2 weeks only
400 yen off
Flat 1,700 yen
1300 yen
Produced in 2007
125 minutes
Companies mentioned：株式会社つみき、Filmarks、Lions Gate Entertainment Inc.
Preorders are now open for TV anime Dr.STONE merchandise, including a hybrid towel with a can badge, a ついてっく acrylic diorama, a thumbnail glitter sticker set, a ついてっく thick acrylic stand, and clear files!
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株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders for new TV anime Dr.STONE merchandise through its online store 「きゃらON！」.
World-renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano wins Lifetime Achievement Award at the U.S. “2026 Concept Art Awards”
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株式会社TWIN PLANET announced that Yoshitaka Amano, with whom it has an artist partnership, won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the U.S. “2026 Concept Art Awards.” He is the 3rd Japanese recipient, following Hayao Miyazaki and Katsuhiro Otomo.
“Hell’s Paradise: Paradise Battle” 1st anniversary campaign underway! Enjoy an original story depicting the events leading up to the main story, and get the latest information on new content planned for release!
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株式会社グッドスマイルカンパニー is holding a special campaign to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the smartphone and PC game “Hell’s Paradise: Paradise Battle.” In addition to a prequel story and a new SSR gacha, the release of the competitive content “Tenran Match” and the new “Super Awakening” feature is planned for December, along with an appearance at Jump Festa 2027.
Facts
1st anniversary
All 40 songs
20% discount
Have not logged in for 30 days or more
More than 3,000 types have been released
Companies mentioned：株式会社グッドスマイルカンパニー、グッドスマイルカンパニー、集英社、MAPPA、ツインエンジン、DMM GAMES
Post-event online sales begin for the “Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (Kyomaf) 2026” post-event merchandise POP UP SHOP!
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株式会社コンテンツシード began online sales of post-event merchandise for the “Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (Kyomaf) 2026” on November 4, 2026, through the “THEキャラ” online store.
Facts
November 4, 2026
770 yen
8 types in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社コンテンツシード、THEキャラ、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Enjoy the delicious taste of popular bento dishes with ease! The new “Bento Onigiri” series is here! “Green Onion Salt Pork Kalbi with Barley” and “Katsudon” go on sale sequentially starting November 10 (Tuesday)
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch “Green Onion Salt Pork Kalbi with Barley” and “Katsudon” from its new “Bento Onigiri” series, which recreates the flavors of popular bento dishes, at セブン‐イレブン stores nationwide starting November 10.
D4DJ: At Lyrical Lily 6th LIVE “Is Shibuya a Demon Realm?”, new information was unveiled, including the subscription release and in-game implementation of new songs!
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株式会社DONUTS held “Is Shibuya a Demon Realm?”, the 6th LIVE by Lyrical Lily, a DJ unit in the D4DJ project, and announced the in-game implementation and subscription release of the new song “Encounter with a Gal” and solo cover songs, as well as the sale of related merchandise.
Facts
Nov. 3, 2026 (Tue., holiday)
21:30
Nov. 4 (Wed)
18:00
Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday)
Set of 4 units
4 types in total
Friday, Nov. 6
12:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社DONUTS、イープラス、ミクチャ、FaNeMa、D4DJ OFFICIAL ONLINE STORE
GAN (Takanori Iwata), Mini Album “Blank Canvas” out November 4 (Wednesday)!
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Universal Music announced that it will release GAN (Takanori Iwata)’s mini album “Blank Canvas” on November 4. It also announced that his first-ever fan meeting tour, “GAN FAN MEETING TOUR 2027 ‘kokokara,’” will take place in April 2027.
Facts
It will be released on Wednesday, Nov. 4
Price: 3,700 yen (tax included)
Price: 5,000 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,000 yen (tax included)
The tour will visit 17 cities in Japan and overseas
His first-ever fan meeting tour, starting in April 2027
A sale is underway offering up to 87% off downloadable games! “CODE VEIN II” is 50% off!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント is holding a sale on downloadable games for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Titles are discounted by up to 87%, including “CODE VEIN II” at 50% off.
Facts
Up to 87% off
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.、Rebel Wolves Sp. z o.o.、Vantor、集英社、バード・スタジオ、東映アニメーション、LUCKY LAND COMMUNICATIONS、ミスリル、陣代高校生徒会、Full Metal Panic! Film Partners、カラー、Dynamic Planning、サンライズ、PROJECT ANGE、Production I.G、創通、KADOKAWA 富士見書房、Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
SPACE SHOWER’s new artist support project “SPACE SHOWER NEW FORCE” releases a video in collaboration with Meg Bonus!
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株式会社スペースシャワーネットワーク released “Meg Bonus Is...,” a video featuring Meg Bonus, an artist selected for the 2026 edition of the newcomer support project “SPACE SHOWER NEW FORCE,” on YouTube.
Two Chinese dramas to stream exclusively and early on U-NEXT! “She Is a Rose” and “Jin Yue Ru Ge: A Strong and Beautiful Vow” arrive in November
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株式会社U-NEXT will begin exclusive early streaming of the Chinese dramas “She Is a Rose” and “Jin Yue Ru Ge: A Strong and Beautiful Vow” on November 4, 2026.
Facts
November 4, 2026
Nov. 6
All 38 episodes
220 yen
3 days
36 episodes in total
330 yen
7 days
More than 500,000 titles
More than 1.37 million books
July 2023
As of Sept. 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、ディズニー、シアン・アート社、NEW CLASSICS TELEVISION、Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited、Paravi、TBS、テレビ東京、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、GEM Partners
【emmi】First-ever collaboration items with model and talent Mai Tsujimoto! Tsujimoto supervises a down coat packed with features to keep you warm and a large-capacity bag ＜November 12 (Thursday)＞
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The women’s brand “emmi” by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ has begun selling 2 collaboration items with model and talent Mai Tsujimoto. Advance reservations open on November 5, and the items go on sale nationwide in stores and online starting November 12.
This year, the event will be held in Osaka for the first time! “Higashino vs. Yamazato: 2026 Year-in-Review”
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The talk event “Higashino vs. Yamazato: 2026 Year-in-Review,” featuring Koji Higashino and Ryota Yamazato of 南海キャンディーズ, will be held on December 27 at Morinomiya Piloti Hall in Osaka. Hosted by Yoshimoto Kogyo, the event will be exclusive to in-person attendees, with no streaming.
Notice of cancellation of the “LOVE SUPREME JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPAN 2026” performance, a new-generation jazz festival
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The November 15 performance of “LOVE SUPREME JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPAN 2026” has been canceled, and ticket refunds will be issued. Solo performances by Chris Dave and others will go ahead.
ナッツRV, one of Japan’s largest camper manufacturers, named title sponsor of 新日本プロレス’s “Road to WORLD TAG LEAGUE 2026” and “WORLD TAG LEAGUE 2026”!
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ナッツRV, a group company of 株式会社ブシロードムーブ, a 株式会社ブシロード group company, has been named title sponsor of 新日本プロレス’s “Road to WORLD TAG LEAGUE 2026” and “WORLD TAG LEAGUE 2026.”
An 8-month-old “Saigo-don” also wins the grand prize! Results announced for the Saigo-don Look-Alike Contest
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As part of its “Saigo Project” leading up to the 200th anniversary of Saigo Takamori’s birth and the 150th anniversary of his death, 鹿児島市 held the Saigo-don Look-Alike Contest at Centerrace Tenmonkan on November 3, 2026. Ryuichiro Azuma and Rikuto Hirakawa were selected as the grand prize winners in their respective categories.
[Sogo Omiya Store] “I Love Dogs and Cats Today, Too,” a POP UP for dog and cat lovers, now open
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A limited-time dog- and cat-themed POP UP, “I Love Dogs and Cats Today, Too,” is being held on the 3rd floor of the Sogo Omiya Store through November 30. It offers a variety of products, including fashion, accessories and pet items.
TODO Group & LF Research release survey report, “The State of OSPOs and Open Source Management in 2026”
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The Japanese version of “The State of OSPOs and Open Source Management in 2026,” a survey report by TODO Group and LF Research, has been released. It includes insights into the strategic role of OSPOs, including responses to AI governance and autonomous workflows, and involvement in technology selection.
Facts
9th round
79%
69%
85%
Companies mentioned：TODO Group、Linux Foundation Research、LF Research、The Linux Foundation、CNCF、FinOps、Bloomberg、The Linux Foundation Japan
[Amazon Smile SALE] High-performance, dust- and splash-resistant tablet “RebotAi AF12” 45% off! 12-inch 2.5K, 90Hz, Android 16; 26,599 yen starting November 4
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Tablet brand RebotAi will sell its 12-inch Android tablet, the RebotAi AF12, for 26,599 yen—about 45% off its regular price of 48,999 yen—during the Amazon Smile SALE, running from November 4 to 12, 2026.
Facts
45% off
26,599 yen
48,999 yen
22,400 yen off
12 inches
2.5K
90Hz
10,000mAh
256GB storage
32GB total
Up to 1TB
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen Yipuda Digital Technology Co., Ltd.、RebotAi、Amazon、UNISOC、Google
[岐阜県飛騨市] Search for the “ghosts” of the invisible universe! “Dark Matter Day in Kamioka Lab” to be held November 7! A lecture exploring the mysteries of dark matter and a “dark matter slime scooping” activity will take place on the same day as the Roadside Station Sky Dome festival
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A lecture on dark matter and a slime-scooping activity will be held on November 7 at ひだ宇宙科学館カミオカラボ in 岐阜県飛騨市.
Japan to hold nationwide earthquake drill on Nov. 5 Tsunami Disaster Prevention Day; phones will not sound alarms
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Japan Meteorological Agency will conduct a nationwide emergency earthquake alert drill on Nov. 5, Tsunami Disaster Prevention Day. Alerts will be issued through J-Alert and local government broadcasts, but no notifications will be sent through mobile phone emergency alert systems.
裕民 adds another energy-efficient vessel to its fleet; naming ceremony held for Yutai
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
裕民航運 held a naming ceremony for the Yutai, a 64,000-deadweight-ton ultramax bulk carrier. It is the first vessel to use 海虹 Hempaguard NB coating to reduce carbon emissions, and has received the BIOFUEL-READY notation in preparation for using biofuels.
Asia New Media Summit opens Nov. 25, focusing on new frontiers in content and technology
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Asia New Media Summit will be held in Taipei on Nov. 25-26. Organized by 台灣新媒體暨影視音發展協會, it will focus on new frontiers in content and technology and the future development of AI.
Foreign Ministry: China should stop politicizing the issue and respect equal participation by all APEC members
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Foreign Ministry stressed that the memorandum signed when Taiwan joined APEC in 1991 makes no mention of the one-China principle. It urged China not to politicize the issue, to respect the core principle of equal participation by all members, and to honor its commitment to ensure Taiwan's equal and dignified participation in this year's APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, to be held in Shenzhen in November.
增你強 posts 2.77-fold year-on-year profit growth in first 3 quarters, earning NT$7.55 per share
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
增你強 reported after-tax net income of NT$1.791 billion for the first 3 quarters, up 277.7% year on year, with earnings per share of NT$7.55, a record high since its listing. Growth was driven by demand for server power supplies and peripheral components fueled by AI data centers.
Facts
NT$1.791 billion
277.7%
Earnings per share of NT$7.55
Full-year earnings per share of NT$3.15 last year
Third-quarter net income attributable to the parent company of NT$547 million
惠譽信評 upgraded 新光人壽's financial strength rating to “BBB+” and its long-term issuer default rating to “BBB,” with the outlook revised to stable. 台新新光金 said the move recognized its operating and capital strength following the merger.
Facts
Financial strength rating upgraded from “BBB” to “BBB+”
Long-term issuer default rating upgraded from “BBB-” to “BBB”
Taiwan's 3rd-largest life insurer
After-tax net income of NT$22.5 billion
Annualized return on equity of about 11%
New business contractual service margin (CSM) of NT$35.1 billion
The CSM balance at period-end rose further to NT$293.6 billion
SinoPac Bank's new online banking app sparks cybersecurity crisis; timeline of hack reconstructed, system vendor to be sued for damages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hackers exploited a vulnerability in a supplier's security settings in 永豐銀行's new online banking app, resulting in 418 customers' accounts being fraudulently debited, for a total of NT$41.76 million. 永豐銀行 Chairman Cao Wei-shi and President Zhuang Ming-fu bowed in apology, confirmed no personal data had been leaked and announced plans to seek compensation from the system supplier.
Filipino planners visit Kaohsiung to learn from its experience, hope to apply urban governance lessons
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9 urban planners from the Philippines visited Kaohsiung to learn from its experience in urban aesthetics, urban governance and net-zero transition, hoping to develop policy proposals to improve the urban environment in the Philippines.
台聯黨 Chair Chou Ni-an opposed relocating Songshan Airport without accompanying measures and proposed a “Taiwan-Penghu Multifunctional Bridge” connecting Penghu and Chiayi, alongside four major development directions, including wind and tidal power generation.
Mondo thanks celebrity friends for filming “president” role, declares Taiwan is a country
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Japanese actor Mondo attended a press conference for the film I Want to Be President, thanked fellow entertainers for supporting the production and stated his position that “Taiwan is a country.”
Thailand revises 30-year-old social security law, extends coverage age to 65 to address super-aged society
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Thailand's cabinet approved amendments to the Social Security Act, in force for more than 30 years, extending the maximum age for coverage from 60 to 65 and adjusting maternity leave, disability compensation and pension payment rules to address an aging population and the risk of the social security fund going bankrupt.
Facts
Extended from 60 to 65
Amendments to the Social Security Act, in force for more than 30 years
70% of the maximum wage
The current 50%
Insured people who have paid contributions for 180 months
Upon turning 55 or when coverage ends
Insured people who have paid contributions for 60 months
The government will cover 1/3 of the cost
Policyholders will cover 2/3
In 2025, people aged 65 and older are expected to account for about 16% of Thailand's population
Projected to exceed 21% in the early 2030s
Projected to begin shrinking around 2038
And be completely depleted between 2050 and 2058
Could go bankrupt within 30 to 40 years
Remain in the labor market and social security system for 5 more years
Completed within 60 days after the bill takes effect
Hou Yu-ih and Hung Hsiu-chu stump for Li Sichuan: Build New Taipei's Mini Dome
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hou Yu-ih and Hung Hsiu-chu appeared at the launch of Li Sichuan's campaign headquarters. Li pledged to build a “New Taipei Mini Dome” and improve connections between Banqiao and surrounding areas.
中華電's third-quarter revenue, net income and earnings per share all exceeded the high end of its forecasts. 5G penetration neared 50%, the value of new ICT orders grew 84% year over year, and international circuit revenue rose 33% year over year, boosted by submarine cable contributions.
Facts
5G penetration nears 50%
Value of new ICT orders in the third quarter grew 84% year over year
International circuit revenue rose 33% year over year
Has secured satellite-related contracts worth more than NT$250 million
Third-quarter consolidated revenue of NT$67.59 billion
Up 16.7% year over year
Operating profit of NT$15.38 billion
Up 27.1%
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of NT$25.66 billion
Up 16.1%
Net income attributable to owners of the parent company of NT$12.22 billion
Up 29.5%
Earnings per share of NT$1.57
Mobile services revenue grew 2.9% year over year
Number of users with speeds of 1 Gbps or higher rose 52% year over year
Group ICT revenue rose 19% year over year
Satellite-related revenue rose 9.8% year over year
Mainland Affairs Council: Taiwan will continue seeking to participate in international organizations; China has no right to interfere
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Responding to the Taiwan Affairs Office's claim that Taiwan has no right to join the 國際刑警組織, the Mainland Affairs Council stressed that the Republic of China is a sovereign state and China has no right to interfere. The government will continue seeking to participate in international organizations.
Water equipment at designated sites tested; water quality pass rate reaches 100%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Deputy Premier Cheng Li-chun chaired a Consumer Protection Committee meeting and heard a report on tests of drinking-water equipment at designated sites. The 環境部 conducted 1,661 inspections nationwide at priority sites from June to August this year and tested 1,549 water samples, with a 100% pass rate. It also tested and checked the labeling of soft squeeze toys and cooling mats sold in stores, finding some violations and requiring businesses to make corrections or remove products from sale.
Facts
Water quality pass rate: 100%
A total of 1,661 items inspected
1,549 water samples tested
Pass rate for drinking-water equipment maintenance and management reaches 99%
20 commercially available squeeze toys purchased for joint testing
6 items had labeling that did not meet requirements
2 products did not meet national standards for formaldehyde content
9 items had labeling that did not meet requirements
良品計畫, the operator of 無印良品 in Japan, announced that about 1.09 million credit card member records may have been illegally accessed by outside parties, including full card numbers. Concerns have also expanded over the possible exposure of about 27.26 million customer records.
Facts
About 1.09 million credit card member records
About 345,000 credit cards are still valid
As many as 27.26 million customer records may have been exposed
About 520,000 records also included names, addresses and phone numbers
Records of about 120 users who had registered credit card information on the MUJI App or 無印良品 online store
Companies mentioned：無印良品、MUJI、良品計畫、朝日電視台、Credit Saison
Su Hua Highway safety project officially breaks ground; vice president says it will make the journey home safer for eastern Taiwan residents
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Work officially began today on the Provincial Highway 9 Su Hua Highway Safety Improvement Project (Su Hua An). Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said it fulfills a commitment by the administration and expressed hope that the project would be completed on schedule and to quality standards to improve transport safety in eastern Taiwan.
世紀能源 reported earnings per share of NT$12.18 for the first 3 quarters, surpassing last year's full-year figure, and expects profit to reach a record this year. The company signed an agreement with 華新麗華 and others to establish a nuclear energy systems company, while pursuing opportunities in diverse energy sources and AI.
Facts
Earnings per share (EPS) reached NT$12.18
Net income for the first 3 quarters totaled NT$2.258 billion
European Values Summit calls for stronger Taiwan-Europe cooperation on medical resilience and digital security
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The European Values Summit was held in the Czech Republic, focusing on Indo-Pacific crises and digital security. Czech Deputy Health Minister Shvets stressed the need to strengthen medical resilience, reduce reliance on Chinese pharmaceuticals and cooperate with Taiwan on medical supply chains. Former Taiwan Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Chueh Ho-ming called for deeper Taiwan-Europe strategic cooperation to jointly safeguard the security of undersea cables, satellite communications and semiconductor supply chains.
At its investor conference, 研華 said strong orders on hand support an optimistic outlook for continued high double-digit growth in 2027. Its new plant in Tustin, Southern California, is gradually ramping up production and is expected to eventually contribute about 2 tenths of North American revenue.
Facts
Consolidated revenue for the third quarter this year reached NT$32.44 billion
Up 83% year over year
Net income attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$6.218 billion
Up 1.25 times year over year
Earnings per share of NT$7.15
Consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters of this year reached NT$78.952 billion
Up 49% year over year
Earnings per share of NT$16.21
Orders on hand are nearing US$2.5 billion
About NT$82.03 billion
A planned investment of about NT$5.6 billion at Taiwan's Hwa Ya Technology Park
An investment of about 5.5 billion yen in the Kitakyushu center in Japan
About NT$1.14 billion
研華 currently has 27 SMT surface-mount production lines
Capacity utilization exceeds 100% across the board
The factory's internal target is to ship $60 million worth of goods this year
It is expected to contribute about 20% of revenue in North America in the future
Support the North American market as it moves toward its future revenue target of $2 billion
Edge computing and AI infrastructure now account for 24.5% of 研華's total revenue
Charged over alleged joint vote-buying with gifts; Ho Hsiu-mien campaign headquarters: We will seek a fair trial
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Miaoli District Prosecutors Office has concluded its investigation and indicted independent Zhunan Township mayoral candidate Ho Hsiu-mien over alleged vote-buying, seeking a prison sentence of at least 4 years and 6 months. Ho's campaign headquarters protested that prosecutors had presented a one-sided interpretation and omitted favorable testimony, saying it would seek a fair trial and reserve its legal rights.
Facts
Ho Hsiu-mien and 14 others indicted after investigation
Prosecutors seek a prison sentence of at least 4 years and 6 months
Chang Chun-chieh rumored to have fled by sea from Keelung; fishing boat owner placed under residence restrictions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chang Chun-chieh, an aide to Legislator Kao Chin Su-mei, absconded after being released on bail, and was rumored to have left Taiwan illegally by sea from Zhengbin Fishing Harbor in Keelung. A task force seized 2 fishing boats and took in the boat owner, identified by the surname Chien; the 北檢 ordered him to remain at his residence. Chang is suspected of corruption and violations of the National Security Act, among other offenses. He previously fled after tampering with his electronic monitoring bracelet, having been released on bail of NT$10 million.
Actor Yi Zheng joins Genesis in tackling super-aged society, aiming to ensure people in a vegetative state are not left without care
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Actor Yi Zheng is serving as a public welfare ambassador for 創世基金會's “Genesis 40: Guarding Like Stone” exhibition, joining businesses in drawing attention to the challenges of a super-aged society and care for people in a vegetative state. The exhibition is on display at 遠百信義A13.
英業達's October revenue tops NT$79.9 billion, a record for the same period; server outlook bright
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
英業達's consolidated revenue in October was about NT$79.966 billion, a record high for the same period in any year. The company benefited from demand for AI servers, but fourth-quarter shipments are affected by component shortages. An investor conference is scheduled for November 10.
Facts
NT$79.966 billion
Down 18.9% month over month
Up 46% year over year
Revenue for the first 10 months was about NT$822.228 billion
BWF Korea Open: Chou Tien-chen loses to compatriot, exits men's singles in first round
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the men's singles first round of the BWF Korea Open, top seed Chou Tien-chen lost to fellow Taiwanese player Wang Yu-kai in an all-Taiwan matchup, falling 18-21, 21-16, 12-21. In the women's singles, Lin Hsiang-ti won to advance, while Chiu Pin-chian was eliminated after surrendering the lead.
TPP caucus proposes amendments to employment equality law: 14 weeks of maternity leave, 14 days of prenatal checkup leave
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taiwan People's Party caucus is proposing amendments to the Gender Equality in Employment Act, calling for maternity leave to be extended to 14 weeks, prenatal checkup leave to increase to 14 days, and miscarriage leave protections to be adjusted. The 勞動部 has proposed 12 weeks of maternity leave and 10 working days of prenatal checkup leave, leaving the two sides at odds.
Facts
Extend maternity leave to 14 weeks
Extend prenatal checkup leave to 14 days
For those who miscarry after 2 months of pregnancy but before 3 months... maternity leave extended from 1 week to 2 weeks
For those who miscarry before 2 months of pregnancy... leave increased from 5 days to 10 days
勞動部 proposes 12 weeks of maternity leave
10 working days of prenatal checkup leave
Have children aged 12 or younger
Additional childcare leave for families with children aged 9 to 12
Penghu Hospital adds wellness area, offering exercise and care services for seniors and people with disabilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
衛生福利部澎湖醫院 has added and inaugurated an “Adaptive Physical Fitness Center—Wellness Area,” established with funding donated by 台灣集中保管結算所. The center aims to provide dedicated exercise and care services for seniors, people with disabilities, and people recovering from mental illness.
Chang Li-shan details 8 years of achievements; Yunlin DPP calls for comprehensive review and questions progress
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan outlined her achievements over nearly 8 years in office, covering fiscal affairs, industry, and transportation infrastructure. The Democratic Progressive Party's Yunlin County chapter presented a comprehensive review of her administration, questioning the progress of policies and calling for detailed information to be made public.
Businesses inconvenienced by construction in Changhua City's Yongle business district; Wu Wei-ta urges county government to oversee and assist
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan People's Party Changhua County Councilor Wu Wei-ta questioned the road improvement project in Changhua City's Yongle business district, saying the construction had made it difficult for businesses to enter and exit and that guardrails were missing. He called on the county government to oversee the project and help affected businesses and residents. 彰縣府工務處 said it would provide assistance.
Man in his 30s develops pneumonia after influenza A infection, faces treatment challenges after contracting drug-resistant bacteria
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At an antibiotic education event held by 三軍總醫院, Centers for Disease Control Deputy Director-General Lo Yi-chun of the Ministry of Health and Welfare said antibiotic use had increased by 10.4% instead of reaching the target in the national epidemic prevention plan. Physician Lin Te-yu described the treatment challenges faced by a man in his 30s who developed pneumonia after contracting influenza A and then became infected with drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, stressing that vaccination is key to combating antimicrobial resistance.
Facts
A man in his 30s develops pneumonia after contracting influenza A
Reduce antibiotic use by 1%
Reduce infections caused by “carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii” (CRAB) by 2%
Reduce infections caused by “methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus” (MRSA) by 3%
Keep the increase in infections caused by “carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae” (CRE) to within 3%
Reduce healthcare-associated infections in intensive care units by 2%
安碁資訊 makes strategic investment in 雲智維科技 to expand cybersecurity services market for small and medium-sized businesses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
安碁資訊 made a strategic investment in 雲智維科技, combining SOC and AI technologies to develop cloud-based subscription cybersecurity services and expand in the small and medium-sized business market. It also reported consolidated October revenue of NT$210 million, up 8.5% year over year.
Facts
NT$210 million
Up 8.5% year over year
Revenue of NT$2.17 billion in the first 10 months
Up 12.4% year over year
More than 300 SOC cybersecurity monitoring clients
Taiwan stocks fluctuate; 南山人壽's Fan Wen-wei says tech sector is fundamentally strong and remains cautiously optimistic over the long term
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
南山人壽 President Fan Wen-wei said recent fluctuations in Taiwan stocks were mainly influenced by capital spending by U.S. AI companies and the midterm election results, but Taiwan's tech sector has sound fundamentals and stable orders, prompting a cautiously optimistic long-term outlook. 南山人壽 also launched the “Nanshan Future University,” planning to invest NT$40 million over 1 year to build a learning platform with no entry barriers.
Facts
Fluctuated by as much as 1,885.72 points
Fell 358.63 points
The market closed at 42948.91 points
An investment of NT$40 million is planned over 1 year
The target is 1300 attendees in the first 3 months after classes begin
U.S. midterms set multiple records, electing first openly gay male and Muslim senators
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. midterm elections set multiple records, electing the nation's first Black woman governor, Indigenous woman governor and woman senator, as well as its first openly gay male senator and Muslim senator, marking a breakthrough in diverse representation.
Facts
The 250th anniversary of the nation's founding
The previous 83 governors
One of the first 2 Indigenous women elected to Congress
Only 3 elected Black governors
Reached 19 people
The Republican Party had 7 women running for governor
Nearly 300 women ran for seats in the U.S. House and Senate
酷澎 bullish on Taiwan business growth, expects it to contribute to group free cash flow in the short to medium term
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
酷澎 founder Kim Beom-seok said the number of WOW subscription members in Taiwan grew more than 100% year over year. He is optimistic about accelerating growth in Taiwan and expects the business to become an important source of group free cash flow in the short to medium term. The Ministry of Economic Affairs' Investment Commission approved a NT$25.5 billion capital injection by 酷澎 into Coupang Taiwan.
Kuala Lumpur HYROX event: Malaysia's youth and sports ministry says approval came only after alcohol sponsors withdrew
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister Taufiq said the 2026 Kuala Lumpur HYROX fitness competition would be approved by the ministry only after beverage companies that sell alcohol fully withdrew their sponsorship and removed related logos.
Facts
The 2026 Kuala Lumpur HYROX fitness competition
Scheduled to take place from Dec. 10 to 13
Fines ranging from RM50,000 (about NT$400,000) to RM500,000
Construction on the Suhua Highway Improvement Project begins; completion scheduled for Minguo 121, cutting Taipei-Hualien trip to about 2 hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A groundbreaking and blessing ceremony for the Suhua Highway Improvement Project was held in Dong'ao, Yilan. The project is expected to be completed in Minguo 121, reducing driving time from Taipei to Hualien to about 2 hours.
U.S. midterm elections reshape Congress; results come in quickly, no longer requiring a wait of several days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. midterm election results came in quickly, with Democrats winning big in both chambers and taking control of Congress. Counting was much faster than in 2022 and the 2024 presidential election, partly because of California's handling of mail-in ballots and the adoption of ranked-choice voting in other states, among other factors that had previously affected the timeline for counting votes.
Taiwanese American Liu Yun-ping and Meng Zhao-wen win reelection in U.S. midterms; Pan Jun-da to become newly elected House member
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. midterm election results are in. Taiwanese American incumbent Representatives Liu Yun-ping and Meng Zhao-wen won reelection, while Pan Jun-da was elected to the House for the first time.
Cause of abnormal transfers at Bank SinoPac revealed; system security settings hacked, no personal data leaked
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
永豐銀行 announced the findings of its investigation into abnormal transfers, saying an external hacker exploited security settings at a vendor for its new online banking transaction system. Evidence so far indicates no personal data was leaked, and all the funds have been returned.
Facts
427 transactions involving funds were flagged as abnormal
Foreign investors post record fifth-highest net sales of NT$149.8 billion, mostly trimming ETFs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$149.899 billion, the fifth-highest on record, mostly trimming ETFs. The Taiwan stock market closed at 42,948.91 points, down 358.63 points.
Yilan County Magistrate Lin Tzu-miao denies corruption charges; second-instance verdict due March 24 next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Yilan County Magistrate Lin Tzu-miao was sentenced to 12 years and 6 months in the first trial of her corruption case. The Taiwan High Court concluded oral arguments in the second-instance trial today. All defendants pleaded not guilty, and the verdict is expected on March 24 next year.
Facts
First-instance court sentences Lin Tzu-miao to 12 years and 6 months
Lin Tzu-miao and 13 other defendants
Exempted from NT$1.12 million in land value increment tax
Benefits from avoiding demolition and other gains totaled NT$2.4 million
More than NT$70 million in suspicious financial flows
Verdict in the case is expected on March 24 next year
New Taipei's Chongyang laboratory to open, with capacity to conduct 1,100 food safety tests
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Chongyang Laboratory, operated by 新北市衛生局 and accredited by both TAF and ISO/IEC 17025, will open on the 6th. Built at a cost of about NT$120 million, it can test for 1,100 food safety hazards and viruses. It will also work with the smart monitoring system at the Anxin Center in Sanchong District to monitor about 1,000 dishes.
Two waves of northeast monsoon winds to arrive in succession; localized lows to reach 17 degrees next week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration said two waves of northeast monsoon winds will arrive in succession over the coming week. The first will affect Taiwan through the 7th, while the second will strengthen from the 9th and be more intense, bringing localized lows of 17 degrees Celsius.
Facts
Localized lows to reach 17 degrees Celsius
Two waves of northeast monsoon winds to arrive in succession over the coming week
Lin An-ko says missing playoffs due to injury is a shame; Seibu Lions president hopes he will hit a home run in exhibition games
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
埼玉西武獅隊 president Tsuyoshi Okumura attended a ticket-sale news conference for the 2027 Taiwan exhibition games, praising Lin An-ko's contribution to attendance and the team's performance and saying he hopes Lin will hit a home run during the games.
Facts
Exhibition games to be held in Taiwan in 2027
Finished the regular season in second place
Playoffs held at home again after 7 years
184萬人次 at home games this year
A legends' OB game will also be held after the Feb. 28 game
Friend brings gifts while canvassing; Miaoli township chief candidate indicted for vote-buying, prosecutors seek heavy sentence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ho Hsiu-mien, a candidate for township chief in Zhunan, Miaoli County, allegedly engaged in vote-buying by canvassing with a friend who brought gift boxes. The Miaoli District Prosecutors Office has concluded its investigation and indicted her, asking the court to impose a sentence of at least 4 years and 6 months.
Facts
At least 4 years and 6 months in prison
Market price of NT$399
Ho-surnamed candidate and 7 others held incommunicado
台郡: Aims to return to profitability in the first quarter next year; PTFE mass production expected in 2028
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台郡科技 Chairman Cheng Ming-chih said the company is actively shifting toward advanced materials and expects it may return to profitability in the first quarter next year. Consumer products are expected to account for less than 5 tenths of its business, while PTFE products are expected to begin ramping up production in 2028.
Liu Chien-kuo and Shen Po-yang promote coffee; Chang Chia-chun proposes ACG youth entrepreneurship plan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party Yunlin County magistrate candidate Liu Chien-kuo and Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang jointly promoted Gukeng coffee, while Kuomintang Yunlin County magistrate candidate Chang Chia-chun proposed the "Yunlin ACG Youth Entrepreneurship Plan," offering grants of up to NT$480,000 to encourage anime and manga creation.
Foreign Ministry: Work with the U.S. is nonpartisan; cooperation to continue deepening
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Foreign Ministry said Taiwan's work with the United States follows a nonpartisan principle and has long received bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress and support from the executive branch. Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with the United States across various fields.
Exporters sell U.S. dollars as foreign investors remit funds abroad; New Taiwan dollar closes down 6.1 cents
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign investors sharply sold Taiwan stocks and continued remitting funds abroad, but strong dollar selling by exporters saw the New Taiwan dollar close down 6.1 cents at NT$32.821, marking 3 straight sessions of declines.
Taoyuan Metro receives 123 donated AEDs to strengthen emergency response at stations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
桃園大眾捷運公司 received donations of 123 AEDs from private companies and charitable organizations. The devices will be placed at key stations to strengthen emergency response capacity.
The ASEAN Brief for Nov. 4, 2026, covers economic and financial developments in several countries: Vietnam's power generation rose 9.8% in the first 10 months; Laos aims to generate more than US$8 billion in tourism revenue over 5 years; Singapore's October PMI fell to 56.7; Myanmar plans to plant 744 hectares of sweet corn; Malaysia's IOI Property REIT aims to raise more than 2 billion ringgit; Thailand's growth forecast was revised upward but remains the lowest in Southeast Asia; Cambodia lowered its growth forecast for next year to 4.8%; and Indonesia's September trade surplus was US$3.36 billion.
Facts
Vietnam's combined power generation and electricity imports reached 31.58 billion kilowatt-hours.
Up 14.3% from the same period last year
Vietnam's cumulative power generation and electricity imports reached 297.4 billion kilowatt-hours.
Up 9.8% from the same period in 2025
Generate more than US$8 billion in tourism revenue over the next 5 years
Welcome more than 3.2 million foreign tourists
Up 7% from the same period last year
Singapore's overall Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 56.7 in October from 58.1 in September.
Singapore's output index fell to 51.2 in October from 55.3 in September.
Local farmers plan to plant a total of 1,838 acres (about 744 hectares) of sweet corn.
Expected to raise about 2.1 billion ringgit
About US$516 million
Valued at about 7.66 billion ringgit
The trust estimates a 2027 dividend yield of 6.6%.
IOI Property plans to retain up to 60% of the units after listing.
Thailand's 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate could increase by about 0.2 to 0.3 percentage points as a result.
Economic growth of 4% in 2026
4.8% in 2027
Indonesia's September trade surplus narrowed to US$3.36 billion.
About NT$110.3 billion
Original路透社調查預估的19億美元順差
A trade surplus of US$3.55 billion was recorded in August.
Indonesia's September exports rose 11.87% year over year.
To US$27.59 billion
September imports rose 18.41% year over year.
To US$24.23 billion
Market surveys had initially forecast an increase of 20.83%.
12 sorties by Chinese military aircraft accompany Chinese naval ships on combat-readiness patrol; Taiwan military keeps close watch
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of National Defense said that, starting at 11:8 a.m., 12 sorties by Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line and intruded into Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern airspace, accompanying Chinese naval ships in harassing nearby air and sea areas under the pretext of a so-called "joint combat-readiness patrol." Taiwan's military is keeping close watch.
Facts
12 sorties by Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line.
Man who shot KTV patron dead in Taichung's Wuqi sentenced to 15 years in first-instance ruling
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the Taichung Wuqi KTV shooting case, a man surnamed Wu opened fire after an argument and killed a man surnamed Tseng. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison in the first-instance ruling on murder and other charges. He may appeal.
BNP Paribas Wealth Management bullish on Taiwan's wealth management market, sees growth momentum accelerating this year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
法國巴黎銀行財富管理 said Taiwan is one of its fastest-growing markets in Asia and expects growth momentum to accelerate this year. Its global assets under management total 535 billion euros, and it emphasized the pursuit of sustainable growth and serving clients across generations.
Facts
535 billion euros
About NT$19.7 trillion
80% of the European market
20% of the Asian market
More than 40 years of history
More than 20 years of history
About 7,000 employees
1,500 deployed in Asia
About 1,000 employees
About 150 employees responsible for wealth management
Sheng Sheng to perform on New Year's Eve for fans, says he won't discuss politics: “The world doesn't need my voice”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Singer Sheng Sheng will hold a New Year's Eve concert themed “The Clamor of Silence.” At a news conference, he discussed elections, saying he had never voted and describing himself as someone who does not discuss politics. He said the world does not need his voice.
Permanent exhibition “Her Path to Democracy” opens; Li Yuan hopes young generations will learn about Taiwanese women's struggles
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall held the opening of the permanent exhibition “Her Path to Democracy” and a new book launch. Culture Minister Li Yuan said he hoped young generations would learn about Taiwanese women's struggles on the path to democracy. The event invited veteran democracy activists Hsu Jung-shu, Chou Ching-yu and Linda Arrigo to look back on women's efforts and contributions in the struggle for democracy and freedom during the martial law era.
Facts
Attracted 340,000 visitors in less than a year
The previous first-floor exhibition attracted at most 300,000 visitors over 3 years
1 person escaped with 3 younger brothers
She recalled conducting fieldwork in Taiwan for the first time in 1975