# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-04 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 4

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 175 items from 4 sources; Japan, 126 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【ヴァンドーム青山】2026 Holiday Collection goes on sale starting Nov. 4 (Wed.).

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000661.000040747.html
- anchor: #n3734097
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヴァンドームヤマダ、ヴァンドーム青山

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 4 (Wed.)
- ￥88,000
- ￥198,000
- ￥110,000
- ￥143,000
- ￥115,500
- ￥99,000
- ￥77,000
- ￥2,970
- January 28, 2027

## Parkour athlete 永井 音寧（ながい ねね） places second at 2026 PARKOUR WORLD CUP BEIJING

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000698.000023172.html
- anchor: #n3734096
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジャパンエフエムネットワーク、JFNC

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.

Facts:
- 2026 PARKOUR WORLD CUP BEIJING
- Oct. 28–Nov. 1, 2026
- At just 13 years old

## 【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!

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000830.000008641.html
- anchor: #n3734095
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社つみき、Filmarks、Lions Gate Entertainment Inc.

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

## 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!

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000846.000080345.html
- anchor: #n3734094
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アズメーカー、きゃらON！、集英社、米スタジオ・Boichi、Dr.STONE製作委員会

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！」.

Facts:
- Price: 4,290 yen (tax included)
- Size: approximately 850 × 340 mm
- Size: φ56 mm
- Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- Size: approximately 100 × 118 mm
- Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
- Size: approximately 80 mm
- Price: 880 yen (tax included)
- Size: approximately 50 mm
- 8 mm thick
- Price: 550 yen (tax included)
- Size: approximately 220 × 310 mm
- About 5,000 types of anime merchandise

## World-renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano wins Lifetime Achievement Award at the U.S. “2026 Concept Art Awards”

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001002.000025517.html
- anchor: #n3734093
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TWIN PLANET、TWIN PLANET、タツノコプロ、Marvel Studios、Disney

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.

Facts:
- 2026 Concept Art Awards
- 3rd person
- 2020
- 2022
- Oct. 24, 2026

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- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001039.000060459.html
- anchor: #n3734092
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ

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## “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!

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001095.000042572.html
- anchor: #n3734091
- 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

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

## Post-event online sales begin for the “Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (Kyomaf) 2026” post-event merchandise POP UP SHOP!

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001141.000069812.html
- anchor: #n3734090
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンテンツシード、THEキャラ、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

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

## 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)

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001323.000155396.html
- anchor: #n3734089
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、セブン‐イレブン

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.

Facts:
- Tuesday, Nov. 10
- Price: 198 yen
- Price: 248 yen

## The prefecture and グロービス経営大学院 have signed a partnership agreement on support for venture companies!

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001812.000108051.html
- anchor: #n3734088
- Companies mentioned: 神奈川県、学校法人グロービス経営大学院、グロービス経営大学院、WeWork

神奈川県 and 学校法人グロービス経営大学院 have signed an agreement to cooperate and collaborate on the creation of venture companies and the promotion of their growth.

Facts:
- Capacity: 30 people
- Since its founding in 2006
- 5 campuses in Japan: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and online
- Enrollment, which was 78 at the school's founding in 2006,
- reached 1,089 in the Japanese-language MBA program in April 2026
- The total number of current students and alumni exceeds 14,000

## 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!

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002048.000004237.html
- anchor: #n3734087
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DONUTS、イープラス、ミクチャ、FaNeMa、D4DJ OFFICIAL ONLINE STORE

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

## GAN (Takanori Iwata), Mini Album “Blank Canvas” out November 4 (Wednesday)!

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002200.000000664.html
- anchor: #n3734086
- Companies mentioned: ユニバーサル ミュージック合同会社、タワーレコード、HMV、SHIBUYA TSUTAYA

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!

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002385.000051316.html
- anchor: #n3734085
- 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.

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

## SPACE SHOWER’s new artist support project “SPACE SHOWER NEW FORCE” releases a video in collaboration with Meg Bonus!

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002582.000002929.html
- anchor: #n3734084
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースシャワーネットワーク、スペースシャワーTV、Meg Bonus

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.

Facts:
- Artist born in 2005
- 2026 artist
- Ticket price: ¥5,000
- Ticket price: ¥2,000

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003016.000031998.html
- anchor: #n3734083
- 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

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

## 【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)＞

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004565.000018505.html
- anchor: #n3734082
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュホールディングス、株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、emmi、USAGI ONLINE、NEWoManルミネ新宿店

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.

Facts:
- ¥57,200 (tax included)
- ¥19,800 (tax included)
- Thursday, Nov. 5
- Down 70%
- Feather 30%

## This year, the event will be held in Osaka for the first time! “Higashino vs. Yamazato: 2026 Year-in-Review”

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005464.000029501.html
- anchor: #n3734081
- Companies mentioned: 吉本興業株式会社、南海キャンディーズ、FANY

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.

Facts:
- Advance tickets: 5,000 yen
- Same-day tickets: 5,500 yen
- Dec. 27 (Sun.)
- Thursday, Nov. 5

## Notice of cancellation of the “LOVE SUPREME JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPAN 2026” performance, a new-generation jazz festival

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009008.000001355.html
- anchor: #n3734080
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WOWOW、キョードー東京、e+、ビルボードライブ、TBSテレビ、朝日放送テレビ、BS朝日、BS-TBS、TOKYO MX、tvk、ATV、CBCテレビ、MBSテレビ、KBS京都、サンテレビ、TVQ九州放送、北海道文化放送、宮城テレビ、福島中央テレビ、新潟総合テレビ、長野放送、静岡第一テレビ、中京テレビ、広島ホームテレビ、山口放送、西日本放送、愛媛放送、高知さんさんテレビ、福岡放送、長崎国際テレビ、熊本県民テレビ、大分放送、鹿児島テレビ、沖縄テレビ

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.

Facts:
- November 15, 2026
- Nov. 6, 2026
- Nov. 30

## 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”!

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009863.000014827.html
- anchor: #n3734079
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブシロード、株式会社ブシロードムーブ、ナッツRV、株式会社ナッツ、新日本プロレス

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.”

Facts:
- WORLD TAG LEAGUE 2026
- 13 billion yen
- July 1990
- 240 people

## An 8-month-old “Saigo-don” also wins the grand prize! Results announced for the Saigo-don Look-Alike Contest

- Published: 2026-11-04T17:55:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000100148.html
- anchor: #n3733992
- Companies mentioned: 鹿児島市

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.

Facts:
- Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
- 51 applicants in total
- 10 contestants who passed the first screening
- 東 隆一郎さん（50歳）
- 29 contestants in the “Reiwa Saigo-don” category
- 22 contestants in the “Future Saigo-don” category

## [Sogo Omiya Store] “I Love Dogs and Cats Today, Too,” a POP UP for dog and cat lovers, now open

- Published: 2026-11-04T17:55:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002539.000031382.html
- anchor: #n3733993
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社そごう・西武、CHOOSEBASE SHIBUYA POPUP、Fancy Petit Honey、THEDAY TOKYO、Health Nuts FAM、Kelly & Co's、にじいろクッキー、Ten&O Art+Craft、Bri&Gra、A BECKONING CAT、Sasarado、NEKO Diary、猪猫、SOGO

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.

Facts:
- Through Monday, Nov. 30
- Closes at 6 p.m. on the final day
- Price: 12,500 yen
- Price: 12,100–17,600 yen
- Price: 880 yen
- Price: 4,675 yen
- Price: 2,300 yen
- Price: 1,100 yen
- Price: 1,870 yen
- Price: 6,400 yen
- Price: 1,320 yen
- Price: ¥3,300
- Price: 9,500 yen
- 11:00–16:00 daily
- Ships by December 25

## TODO Group & LF Research release survey report, “The State of OSPOs and Open Source Management in 2026”

- Published: 2026-11-04T17:53:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000438.000042042.html
- anchor: #n3733994
- Companies mentioned: TODO Group、Linux Foundation Research、LF Research、The Linux Foundation、CNCF、FinOps、Bloomberg、The Linux Foundation Japan

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%

## Meguuru Ma-la-tang, a specialty malatang restaurant, to grand open on November 5, 2026 (Thursday)!

- Published: 2026-11-04T17:51:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000194041.html
- anchor: #n3733995
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社スワン

有限会社スワン will grand open Meguuru Ma-la-tang, a specialty malatang restaurant, in Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, on November 5, 2026.

Facts:
- November 5, 2026
- Spice levels 0–5
- More than 50 varieties

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-04T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000173933.html
- anchor: #n3733998
- Companies mentioned: Shenzhen Yipuda Digital Technology Co., Ltd.、RebotAi、Amazon、UNISOC、Google

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

## Dr. Warm adds heated socks to its quick-heating electric glove series for instant warmth

- Published: 2026-11-04T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000108902.html
- anchor: #n3733997
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プロト、Dr. Warm、PEV、MORBIDELLI、BENDA、ZERO ENGINEERING、エフェックス、ZDC、スウェッジライン

株式会社プロト has added quick-heating electric socks to its Dr. Warm heated inner-glove series.

Facts:
- Just 0.8 mm thick!
- Its products are loved in more than 22 countries worldwide
- The entire sole of the foot warms up in 30 seconds
- The temperature can be adjusted in 3 steps, from approximately 40°C to approximately 65°C
- A fully charged dedicated battery provides 3–7 hours of continuous use
- Capacity: 7.4V/2200mAh
- Charging time: 4–8 hours
- Price (tax included): ¥13,750
- Price (tax included): ¥14,080
- Price (tax included): ¥2,200
- Founded in April 1981
- Established: February 24, 1984

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-04T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000254.000120394.html
- anchor: #n3733996
- Companies mentioned: 岐阜県飛騨市、ひだ宇宙科学館カミオカラボ、道の駅スカイドーム神岡、PRTIMES

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 7
- 2026
- 500,000 cumulative visitors
- Approximately 93% of the total area
- Approximately 21,000 people

## Japan to hold nationwide earthquake drill on Nov. 5 Tsunami Disaster Prevention Day; phones will not sound alarms

- Published: 2026-11-04T20:44:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611040337.aspx
- anchor: #n3734640

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.

Facts:
- Around 10 a.m. tomorrow
- All 47 prefectures in Japan
- 1,740 municipalities
- 894 local government entities
- 152 local government entities

## 裕民 adds another energy-efficient vessel to its fleet; naming ceremony held for Yutai

- Published: 2026-11-04T20:28:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040336.aspx
- anchor: #n3734637
- Companies mentioned: 裕民航運、新大洋造船公司、海虹、法國驗船協會

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.

Facts:
- 64,000 deadweight tons
- 4 vessels of 64,000 deadweight tons

## Asia New Media Summit opens Nov. 25, focusing on new frontiers in content and technology

- Published: 2026-11-04T20:26:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040335.aspx
- anchor: #n3734635
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台灣新媒體暨影視音發展協會、NMEA、台灣大哥大

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 25-26
- More than 50 speakers
- The inaugural event in 2019
- Now in its 8th year
- More than 2,000 in-person attendees
- Since 2022
- More than 250,000 online views in total

## Foreign Ministry: China should stop politicizing the issue and respect equal participation by all APEC members

- Published: 2026-11-04T20:24:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611040334.aspx
- anchor: #n3734636

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.

Facts:
- 1991
- 2024
- 2025
- November

## 增你強 posts 2.77-fold year-on-year profit growth in first 3 quarters, earning NT$7.55 per share

- Published: 2026-11-04T20:23:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040333.aspx
- anchor: #n3734632
- Companies mentioned: 增你強、中央社

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
- Quarterly earnings per share of NT$2.31

## Fitch upgrades 新光人壽 rating, outlook turns stable

- Published: 2026-11-04T20:17:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040332.aspx
- anchor: #n3734631
- Companies mentioned: 惠譽信評、新光人壽、台新新光金、中央社、中華信評

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
- Financial leverage remained at a low level of 8%
- Capital adequacy ratio of 128%

## SinoPac Bank's new online banking app sparks cybersecurity crisis; timeline of hack reconstructed, system vendor to be sued for damages

- Published: 2026-11-04T20:13:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040331.aspx
- anchor: #n3734629
- Companies mentioned: 永豐銀行、台北富邦銀行、金管會銀行局

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.

Facts:
- 418 people affected
- 427 outgoing transfer records
- Total amount of NT$41.76 million

## Filipino planners visit Kaohsiung to learn from its experience, hope to apply urban governance lessons

- Published: 2026-11-04T20:12:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611040330.aspx
- anchor: #n3734630
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、菲律賓大學公共行政與治理學院、UP NCPAG、高雄市東南亞教育交流協會

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.

Facts:
- 9 urban planners
- Through the 7th

## Wu Tsung-hsien calls for debate; Lin Kuo-chang says policy forums can already outline county's vision

- Published: 2026-11-04T20:07:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611040329.aspx
- anchor: #n3734615
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、鏡週刊、民進黨、國民黨

國民黨宜蘭縣長參選人吳宗憲邀請民進黨參選人林國漳公開辯論，並就鏡週刊報導的內線交易疑慮向檢方提告；林國漳回應稱將透過兩場公辦政見說明會進行政策辯論。

Facts:
- 2 official policy presentation sessions
- Nov. 18
- Nov. 21

## Chou Ni-an opposes relocating Songshan Airport, proposes Taiwan-Penghu multifunctional bridge

- Published: 2026-11-04T20:06:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202611040328.aspx
- anchor: #n3734616
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台聯黨、台北市政府、藍綠2大黨

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.

Facts:
- 700 wind power facilities

## Mondo thanks celebrity friends for filming “president” role, declares Taiwan is a country

- Published: 2026-11-04T20:01:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202611040327.aspx
- anchor: #n3734613
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

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.”

Facts:
- Filmed in just 5 days
- Lai Wen, only 18 years old
- From the age of 5 to the present
- Contribute 10,000 a year in return

## Markets assess impact of Democrats retaking U.S. Congress; Asian markets close mixed

- Published: 2026-11-04T20:00:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040326.aspx
- anchor: #n3734614
- Companies mentioned: 激石集團、Pepperstone Group、景順集團、Invesco、紐約時報、The New York Times、鎧俠、愛德萬測試、Advantest、軟銀、SoftBank、SK海力士、SK Hynix、三星電子、Samsung Electronics

民主黨在美國期中選舉拿下國會參眾兩院，市場評估此結果將導致立法僵局與財政刺激縮減，進而影響美國經濟、通膨及美元走勢。亞洲股市收盤走勢不一，部分市場反彈，但受AI基礎建設擔憂影響，日本晶片製造商鎧俠、愛德萬測試、軟銀及韓國SK海力士、三星電子股價下跌。

Facts:
- Plunged more than 5%
- Closed down more than 3%

## Thailand revises 30-year-old social security law, extends coverage age to 65 to address super-aged society

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:59:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611040325.aspx
- anchor: #n3734549
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、曼谷郵報、Bangkok Post、民族報、世界銀行、泰國發展研究院、TDRI、勞工部、社會安全局

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: 2026-11-04T19:55:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611040324.aspx
- anchor: #n3734550
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中國國民黨

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.

Facts:
- More than 40 years of engineering expertise
- 300 points on the Senior Citizens’ Card

## 中華電：5G滲透率近5成、網路韌性業務穩健成長

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:53:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040323.aspx
- anchor: #n3734551
- Companies mentioned: 中華電信、中華電、中央社、Google、中華創智、中華曜智

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: 2026-11-04T19:52:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202611040322.aspx
- anchor: #n3734552
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、中央社、中國大陸國台辦、國務院台灣事務辦公室、國際刑警組織

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.

Facts:
- Taipei, 4
- 1151104

## Water equipment at designated sites tested; water quality pass rate reaches 100%

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:51:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611040321.aspx
- anchor: #n3734485
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、環境部、教育部、衛生福利部、運動部、經濟部、交通部、行政院消保處、經濟部標準檢驗局

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

## 日本無印良品爆個資外洩 109萬筆信用卡資料恐遭存取

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:48:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611040320.aspx
- anchor: #n3734486
- Companies mentioned: 無印良品、MUJI、良品計畫、朝日電視台、Credit Saison

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

## Su Hua Highway safety project officially breaks ground; vice president says it will make the journey home safer for eastern Taiwan residents

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:47:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611040319.aspx
- anchor: #n3734487
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、行政院、交通部、宜蘭縣政府

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.

Facts:
- Total investment of NT$105.6 billion
- Approved by the 行政院 in 2025

## 世紀能源前3季賺12.18元超越去年全年 今年獲利將創高

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:47:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040318.aspx
- anchor: #n3734484
- Companies mentioned: 世紀能源、中央社、海盛風場、渢妙一期風場、海廣風場、華新麗華、高力熱處理工業、泰豐貿易、華新世紀核能系統股份有限公司

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
- Up 41.9% from the same period last year
- 年成長約7成5
- Third-quarter consolidated revenue reached NT$4.21 billion
- Up 84.7% year over year
- Consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters was NT$13.06 billion
- Up 69.7% year over year
- Third-quarter gross margin fell to 20.5%
- Third-quarter gross profit... reached NT$860 million
- Gross margin for the first 3 quarters was 23.7%
- Compound revenue growth of more than 20%

## Ko Chih-en releases first campaign ad, visits every district and declares: “I have always been here”

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:42:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611040317.aspx
- anchor: #n3734479
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國民黨

國民黨高雄市長參選人柯志恩公布首支競選廣告，強調4年來走遍高雄38區，並感謝鄉親支持。

Facts:
- Visited all 38 districts of Kaohsiung
- over the 4 years
- Wore out 4 pairs of shoes
- Won the support of 530,000 Kaohsiung residents

## European Values Summit calls for stronger Taiwan-Europe cooperation on medical resilience and digital security

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:41:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611040316.aspx
- anchor: #n3734480
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、歐洲價值安全政策中心、EVC

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.

Facts:
- European Values Summit opens on the 3rd
- European Values Summit 2026
- (Editor: Tian Ruihua) 1151104

## 研華：在手訂單動能強勁 2027年續拚高雙位數成長

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:38:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040315.aspx
- anchor: #n3734481
- Companies mentioned: 研華、中央社

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: 2026-11-04T19:38:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202611040314.aspx
- anchor: #n3734482
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央通訊社

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
- Detained for more than 1 month

## Chang Chun-chieh rumored to have fled by sea from Keelung; fishing boat owner placed under residence restrictions

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:38:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202611040313.aspx
- anchor: #n3734483
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、海巡署第1（基隆）海巡隊、基隆查緝隊、北檢、台北地檢署、台北地方法院、台灣高等檢察署

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.

Facts:
- A total of 2 fishing boats
- NT$10 million
- At Daan Forest Park on September 6

## Actor Yi Zheng joins Genesis in tackling super-aged society, aiming to ensure people in a vegetative state are not left without care

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:36:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611040305.aspx
- anchor: #n3734467
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、創世基金會、遠百信義A13

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.

Facts:
- Genesis 40: Guarding Like Stone
- 4th, CNA
- From the 4th to the 9th
- On display on the 4th floor

## China slams [him] for betraying “Sun Yat-sen's ideals”; 陸委會: His ideals are constitutional democracy

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:34:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202611040300.aspx
- anchor: #n3734468
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國台辦、陸委會、民進黨政府、中共、中華人民共和國、中華民國

陸委會回應國台辦指責民進黨背叛「中山精神」，強調孫中山建立的是中華民國而非中華人民共和國，其理念為憲政民主。此外，針對無黨籍立委高金素梅前辦公室主任涉共諜案逃亡一事，陸委會重申台灣是法治社會，批評中共將司法案件政治化。

Facts:
- Commemorative conference marking the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth
- This year marks the 161st anniversary of Mr. Sun Yat-sen's birth
- Annual 7% expansion of military armaments
- Suspected of having successfully left Taiwan illegally by sea from Keelung on October 28

## 英業達's October revenue tops NT$79.9 billion, a record for the same period; server outlook bright

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040299.aspx
- anchor: #n3734469
- Companies mentioned: 英業達、中央社

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
- Up 43.1% year over year
- Laptop shipments totaled 1.4 million units
- Down 400,000 units month over month

## BWF Korea Open: Chou Tien-chen loses to compatriot, exits men's singles in first round

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:32:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611040298.aspx
- anchor: #n3734470
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、BWF、世界羽球總會

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.

Facts:
- World ranking No. 4
- World No. 66
- 18-21
- 21-16
- 12-21
- Seeded No. 6
- World No. 18
- 21-13
- 21-18
- World No. 19
- 21-17
- 13-21
- 16-21

## TPP caucus proposes amendments to employment equality law: 14 weeks of maternity leave, 14 days of prenatal checkup leave

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:31:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611040297.aspx
- anchor: #n3734471
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、勞動部、台灣民眾黨立法院黨團、民眾黨中央委員會、政治大學勞工研究所

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
- Previously 8 weeks
- Paternity leave, originally 7 days

## Penghu Hospital adds wellness area, offering exercise and care services for seniors and people with disabilities

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:31:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611040296.aspx
- anchor: #n3734463
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、衛生福利部澎湖醫院、台灣集中保管結算所、澎湖縣政府

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.

Facts:
- 21 senior fitness clubs
- 10.31％
- People aged 65 and older

## Chang Li-shan details 8 years of achievements; Yunlin DPP calls for comprehensive review and questions progress

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:29:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202611040295.aspx
- anchor: #n3734464

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.

Facts:
- Achievements over nearly 8 years
- “9+1 industrial parks”
- And 4 other cases
- About 50 days

## MOEA: Energy policy is a scientific issue and should not be repeatedly politicized through referendums

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:28:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040294.aspx
- anchor: #n3734465
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部、國民黨、中央社

經濟部回應國民黨質疑其立場不一致，強調能源政策為科學問題，不應透過公投反覆政治操作，並呼籲各界理性討論。

Facts:
- 14.36%

## 國台辦否認大陸介選 陸委會：是眾所皆知事實

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:26:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202611040293.aspx
- anchor: #n3734466
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國台辦、陸委會、民進黨政府、中共

國台辦否認大陸介入台灣選舉，稱民進黨政府為騙取選票而開展認知作戰；陸委會回應指中共介入選舉已是眾所皆知事實，並有多起起訴案件。

Facts:
- Taipei, 4
- 1151104

## Businesses inconvenienced by construction in Changhua City's Yongle business district; Wu Wei-ta urges county government to oversee and assist

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:26:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202611040292.aspx
- anchor: #n3734347
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台灣民眾黨、彰化縣政府、彰化市公所、彰縣府工務處

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.

Facts:
- The 20th session
- The 8th meeting
- 1151104

## Man in his 30s develops pneumonia after influenza A infection, faces treatment challenges after contracting drug-resistant bacteria

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:25:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611040291.aspx
- anchor: #n3734348
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、三軍總醫院、衛福部疾病管制署

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%
- CRAB infections down 20.3%
- MRSA infection incidence fell 5.4%
- CRE infection incidence rose 0.9%
- In reality, it increased 10.4%
- In reality, it fell 0.2%

## 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: 2026-11-04T19:22:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040290.aspx
- anchor: #n3734316
- Companies mentioned: 安碁資訊、雲智維科技、中央社

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
- 超過9成的續約率

## 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: 2026-11-04T19:17:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040289.aspx
- anchor: #n3734313
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、南山人壽、金管會

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: 2026-11-04T19:17:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611040287.aspx
- anchor: #n3734315
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、美聯社、美國有線電視新聞網、CNN、州之聲、State Voices、羅格斯大學、美國婦女政治中心、NFL

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: 2026-11-04T19:15:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040288.aspx
- anchor: #n3734314
- Companies mentioned: 酷澎、Coupang、中央社、momo、富邦媒

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.

Facts:
- Up more than 100% year over year
- Up 14% quarter over quarter
- More than 50% of the population
- Revenue reached US$1.6 billion
- Up 23% year over year
- Up 27% year over year
- 24% in the second quarter
- NT$25.5 billion

## Kuala Lumpur HYROX event: Malaysia's youth and sports ministry says approval came only after alcohol sponsors withdrew

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:10:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611040286.aspx
- anchor: #n3734310
- Companies mentioned: 馬新社、Bernama、中央社

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
- A maximum prison term of 5 years

## Traffic controls on the Daman section of Provincial Highway 7 to change from the 9th, with 3 daily opening periods of 30 minutes each

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:09:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202611040285.aspx
- anchor: #n3734311
- Companies mentioned: 中央訊息、中央社、公路局、北區養護工程分局

公路局北區養護工程分局宣布，台7線49.8公里大曼路段因坍方管制，自11月9日起調整為每日3時段、每時段30分鐘開放通行，並建議用路人改走國道5號或台9線。

Facts:
- Provincial Highway 7, kilometer 49.8
- A major landslide occurred on Sept. 7
- Traffic control measures will be adjusted starting Nov. 9
- 3 periods each day
- 30 minutes per period
- 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
- 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Call 02-86875114
- Toll-free number 0800-231-035

## Construction on the Suhua Highway Improvement Project begins; completion scheduled for Minguo 121, cutting Taipei-Hualien trip to about 2 hours

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:07:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611040284.aspx
- anchor: #n3734312
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、交通部、公路局、中央社

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.

Facts:
- Minguo 121
- About 2 hours
- Nearly 30 kilometers
- NT$105.6 billion

## U.S. midterm elections reshape Congress; results come in quickly, no longer requiring a wait of several days

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:04:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611040283.aspx
- anchor: #n3734293
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、美聯社

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.

Facts:
- 435 House seats
- 100 Senate seats
- 35 of the 100 Senate seats
- Secured 218 seats first
- 4 days after Election Day
- 8 days after Election Day
- More than 50% of the votes

## Environmental groups raise concerns over Kaohsiung air quality; Ministry of Economic Affairs says it will honor pollution-reduction commitments

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:04:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040282.aspx
- anchor: #n3734294
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部、台電、環保團體、林園產業園區、台糖公司、文化局

環團關切高雄空氣品質並擬遊行，經濟部回應將落實減污承諾；台電說明興達電廠燃煤機組已轉備用且排放量大幅減少；台糖針對橋頭森林保存議題表示將移植具價值樹木。

Facts:
- 21.32 micrograms in Chaoliao Village, Daliao District
- 20.35 micrograms at Fenglin Junior High School, Siaogang District
- 19.7 micrograms in Wufu Village, Linyuan District
- Last year's air pollution emissions were down 99% from year 105
- Coal use at the Hsinta Power Plant fell 97% in year 114
- The area of afforestation on flat land is about 51 hectares
- 274 trees affected
- 有6棵為113年8月經護樹團體建請文化局列管的老樹

## 4 中國海警 ships intrude into Kinmen waters; Coast Guard patrol boats shadow and monitor them

- Published: 2026-11-04T19:02:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202611040281.aspx
- anchor: #n3734291
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、海巡署、海洋委員會海巡署金馬澎分署、中國海警

4艘中國海警船侵擾金門水域，海巡署金馬澎分署調派巡防艇併航監控蒐證並嚴正告警，要求對方轉向航離。海巡署指出中國海警近一週已四度侵擾，企圖以「假執法、真擴權」破壞台海現狀與海域秩序。

Facts:
- 4 中國海警 ships
- About 2 p.m.
- 2:52 p.m.
- Hull number “14608”
- 「14531」
- 「14604」
- 「14530」
- 5:09 p.m.
- 四 incursions

## 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: 2026-11-04T19:02:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611040280.aspx
- anchor: #n3734292
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、美聯社

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.

Facts:
- 53% of the ballots counted
- 得票率逾7成
- After 87% of the votes had been counted
- Close to 7 tenths of the vote
- After 48% of the votes had been counted
- More than 57% of the vote

## Cause of abnormal transfers at Bank SinoPac revealed; system security settings hacked, no personal data leaked

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:59:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040279.aspx
- anchor: #n3734229
- Companies mentioned: 永豐銀行、中央社、刑事警察局、台北地檢署

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
- About NT$100,000 per transaction

## Foreign investors post record fifth-highest net sales of NT$149.8 billion, mostly trimming ETFs

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:56:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040278.aspx
- anchor: #n3734230
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央通訊社、統一、元大、中信、群益、聯電、台玻、力積電、台積電、復華、華航、萬海、台泥、陽明、恩德、聯博、美國證券交易所、台灣證券交易所、民主黨、共和黨

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.

Facts:
- NT$149.899 billion
- Fifth-highest
- Fell 358.63 points
- NT$1.114821 trillion
- 1,885.72 points
- 43,741.54 points
- 41,855.82 points
- 42,948.91 points
- 1,093.09 points
- NT$37.519 billion
- NT$27.631 billion
- NT$159.787 billion

## Yilan County Magistrate Lin Tzu-miao denies corruption charges; second-instance verdict due March 24 next year

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:55:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202611040277.aspx
- anchor: #n3734162

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

## Taipei partners with 5 banks to cancel mortgage liens; residents can complete process in 2 minutes without visiting the land office

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:52:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202611040276.aspx
- anchor: #n3734163
- Companies mentioned: 台北富邦、國泰世華、華南、台新、合作金庫、中央社

台北市地政局與台北富邦、國泰世華、華南、台新、合作金庫等5家銀行合作，推出塗銷抵押權線上服務，民眾還清房貸後可透過銀行直接辦理，全程約2分鐘完成，預計每年惠及2萬5000人。

Facts:
- 5 banks
- Can be completed in 2 minutes
- 25,000 people to benefit each year

## New Taipei's Chongyang laboratory to open, with capacity to conduct 1,100 food safety tests

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:50:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611040275.aspx
- anchor: #n3734164
- Companies mentioned: 新北市衛生局、財團法人全國認證基金會、TAF

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.

Facts:
- Can conduct 1,100 tests
- Built at a cost of about NT$120 million
- About 1,000 dishes

## Two waves of northeast monsoon winds to arrive in succession; localized lows to reach 17 degrees next week

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:49:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611040274.aspx
- anchor: #n3734165
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署、交通部中央氣象署

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
- This year's No. 30 typhoon, Yanhua
- This year's No. 31 typhoon, Chaba

## 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: 2026-11-04T18:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611040273.aspx
- anchor: #n3734166
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉西武獅隊、中職統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中信兄弟、中央社

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: 2026-11-04T18:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202611040272.aspx
- anchor: #n3734167

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
- Ho Hsiu-mien and 14 others

## 台郡: Aims to return to profitability in the first quarter next year; PTFE mass production expected in 2028

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040271.aspx
- anchor: #n3734158
- Companies mentioned: 台郡科技、輝達

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.

Facts:
- 2028
- 新台幣61.4億元
- Gross margin of 10.8%
- Operating margin of negative 4.3%
- Net loss of NT$179 million
- Loss of NT$0.56 per share
- Loss of NT$4.83 per share
- Less than 5 tenths
- About 2 to 3 times

## Liu Chien-kuo and Shen Po-yang promote coffee; Chang Chia-chun proposes ACG youth entrepreneurship plan

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:47:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611040270.aspx
- anchor: #n3734159

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.

Facts:
- 6 major initiatives
- NT$480,000
- Nov. 28

## Foreign Ministry: Work with the U.S. is nonpartisan; cooperation to continue deepening

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:47:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611040269.aspx
- anchor: #n3734160
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、CNN、RealClearPolitics、Polymarket、紐約時報

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.

Facts:
- At least 54 seats
- At least 228 seats
- The House could reach 250 seats
- 55 Senate seats

## Exporters sell U.S. dollars as foreign investors remit funds abroad; New Taiwan dollar closes down 6.1 cents

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:42:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040268.aspx
- anchor: #n3734161
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央銀行

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.

Facts:
- Fell 6.1 cents
- NT$149.899 billion
- 32.9
- NT$32.821
- More than 1,400 points
- 42,000 points
- 358.63 points
- 42,948.91 points
- NT$1.1 trillion
- NT$510 billion
- NT$32.79
- 1.4 jiao
- US$3.3815 billion
- US$5.2755 billion

## Taoyuan Metro receives 123 donated AEDs to strengthen emergency response at stations

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:42:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611040267.aspx
- anchor: #n3734155
- Companies mentioned: 桃園大眾捷運公司、世紀能源設備公司、世紀鋼鐵結構公司、新北市蓮花緣慈善會、艾多美公司、桃園市大溪區香滿園餐廳

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.

Facts:
- 123 AEDs

## Self-proclaimed former CCTV program host deported to Thailand; 百度 profile deleted

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:41:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202611040266.aspx
- anchor: #n3734156
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、Google、谷歌、百度百科、百度、百度AI、X、華夏時報、議報、微博、智搜、桃園國際機場、陸委會、移民署

自稱央視前節目主講人程萬軍跳機要求暫留台，經陸委會與移民署審理後因不符援助條件且無有效入境許可，已依規定送返泰國曼谷。同時，其個人資料在百度百科欄目已無法打開，但百度AI仍存有資料。

Facts:
- 中央社台北4日電
- Cheng Wanjun was born in 1968 in Kulun Banner, Inner Mongolia.
- He graduated from the Department of Foreign Languages at Jilin University in 1991.
- Cheng Wanjun said he was persecuted and sentenced to 6 years in 2019.
- Sentenced to 6 years
- 1,774 followers
- 程萬軍2日自泰國搭機抵桃園國際機場
- 移民署4日下午發布新聞稿

## ASEAN Brief, Nov. 4, 2026

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:41:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611043002.aspx
- anchor: #n3734157
- Companies mentioned: 越南電力集團、標普全球、IOI地產集團、萬豪、彭博、路透社、柬中時報

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
- 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%.

## Useful People director Lee Yun-chan wins best director at Busan; says she was heartbroken by zero Golden Horse nominations

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:38:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202611040265.aspx
- anchor: #n3734139
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、金馬X司法影展、釜山影展、東京影展、奧斯卡

電影「有用的人」導演李芸嬋獲釜山影展最佳導演，但該片未入圍第63屆金馬獎，她坦言初期傷心但已釋懷。

Facts:
- 63rd Golden Horse Awards
- The 14th to 15th
- 1151104

## 12 sorties by Chinese military aircraft accompany Chinese naval ships on combat-readiness patrol; Taiwan military keeps close watch

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:32:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611040264.aspx
- anchor: #n3734140

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.
- A total of 14 sorties out to sea
- Starting at 11:8 a.m.

## Man who shot KTV patron dead in Taichung's Wuqi sentenced to 15 years in first-instance ruling

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:30:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202611040263.aspx
- anchor: #n3734137
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

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.

Facts:
- Wu sentenced to 15 years
- Sept. 25, ROC year 114
- Wu sentenced to 5 years and 2 months
- Sentenced to 12 years for murder
- Wang sentenced to 5 years and 10 months

## Democrat Saeed declares victory, poised to become first Muslim U.S. senator

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:27:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611040262.aspx
- anchor: #n3734138
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、紐約時報

Democratic candidate Saeed won the U.S. Senate election in Michigan and is poised to become the first Muslim U.S. senator.

Facts:
- More than 95%
- Received 52% of the vote
- About 6 percentage points

## Blue camp says Taiwan is mired in structural inflation; Green camp says it will ask the Cabinet to monitor dining-out prices

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:27:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202611040261.aspx
- anchor: #n3734135
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、主計總處、行政院、經濟部、公平會、國民黨團、民進黨團

國民黨團書記長許宇甄指台灣陷入嚴重結構性通膨，外食費與食物類價格持續飆升；民進黨團幹事長莊瑞雄回應將請行政院追蹤外食價格，並要求經濟部說明食用油供應狀況，若有聯合漲價線索由公平會調查。

Facts:
- The overall average increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was only 2%.
- Dining-out costs breached the 3% warning threshold in June this year.
- They have remained high for 4 consecutive months.
- In August, they hit a recent high of 3.17%.
- The increase in overall food prices rose from 3.5% in April
- To a peak of more than 4.62%
- From 2020 to 2025, increases in prices for essential goods included:
- Food prices rose 21.36%.
- Housing costs rose 9.98%.
- Education, culture and entertainment costs rose 7.42%.
- Transportation and communications costs rose 5.68%.
- The Consumer Price Index rose 2.73% year over year in September.

## Lin An-ko jokes that Lu Yen-ching has the Uni-Lions' number, quipping, "It's not New Year's every day"

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:26:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611040260.aspx
- anchor: #n3734136
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、日職西武獅隊、中職統一獅、中信兄弟、埼玉西武獅隊、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、台灣國家隊

日職西武獅隊台灣好手林安可明年將隨隊來台交流賽，對上前東家統一獅及中信兄弟。針對呂彥青專克統一獅的說法，林安可笑稱「沒有天天在過年的」，並相信球隊明年能突破困境。

Facts:
- Feb. 27 and 28, 2027
- Taipei Dome

## 寶可夢聯名商品遭高價轉賣 中華郵政：20日實施限購

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:21:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202611040259.aspx
- anchor: #n3734122
- Companies mentioned: 中華郵政、日本株式會社寶可夢、The Pokémon Company、中央社

中華郵政因寶可夢聯名集郵商品遭高價轉賣，宣布於11月20日實施限購措施以維護購買公平性。

Facts:
- 7 Pokémon stamp-collecting products
- 中華郵政’s 130th anniversary
- Pokémon is marking its 30th anniversary
- Sales begin at 8:30 a.m.
- Online preorders for the stamp products had sold out by 10:15 a.m.
- 中華郵政原價新台幣980元
- Listed online for NT$3,980
- And on the Nov. 20 launch date
- Limit of 1 per style per person
- Limit of 2 stamps per person
- 20% will be reserved for designated post offices.

## BNP Paribas Wealth Management bullish on Taiwan's wealth management market, sees growth momentum accelerating this year

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040258.aspx
- anchor: #n3734123
- Companies mentioned: 法國巴黎銀行財富管理、法巴銀行財富管理、法巴銀行、中央社

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

## Finance Ministry: Idle state-owned public-use property to be put to use; Songnan Camp bidding opens Nov. 9

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040257.aspx
- anchor: #n3734124
- Companies mentioned: 財政部、國產署、中央社、國防部軍備局、法務部矯正署台南監獄、台灣高等法院台南分院、台南市政府

財政部國產署表示，為活化閒置國有公用不動產，將優先配合地方文創發展。台南舊司法宿舍已打造為藍晒圖文創園區；台北市松山區原松南營區13筆土地（約3.3公頃）已納入招標設定地上權標的，將於11月9日開標。

Facts:
- Bidding opens Nov. 9
- 13 plots of state-owned land
- Land area of about 3.3 hectares
- Term of 70 years
- 今年5月間
- 2 plots of state-owned land
- 4 state-owned buildings

## 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: 2026-11-04T18:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202611040256.aspx
- anchor: #n3734125
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

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.

Facts:
- December 31
- Nov. 7

## Permanent exhibition “Her Path to Democracy” opens; Li Yuan hopes young generations will learn about Taiwanese women's struggles

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202611040255.aspx
- anchor: #n3734126
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、深耕文教基金會、關懷文教基金會、聯經出版

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

## Forward-Looking Cybersecurity Exploration Conference: Lin Yi-ching outlines 3 strategies to protect Taiwan from threats

- Published: 2026-11-04T18:08:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611040254.aspx
- anchor: #n3734117
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、數發部、資安署、國家資通安全研究院

2026前瞻資安探索會議於台北登場，數發部長林宜敬指出台灣政府網路每日平均遭受約280萬次入侵嘗試，並提出運用AI強化防禦、建立半導體供應鏈防護機制及減少不必要連線等3項策略以因應威脅。

Facts:
- An average of about 2.8 million intrusion attempts daily
- Promoting 3 protection strategies