AI News 180m Report

2026-11-06 15:00–18:00 JST

1105 received, 1105 listed, 21 sources ・ Page 11 of 12

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 609 items from 12 sources; Japan, 496 items from 9 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心 (continued)（26）

Water Outage (Changhua County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Anxi Village, Xiushui Township, and Nanan and Citong villages, Changhua City, Changhua County, due to emergency repairs to a burst pipe on Zhangshui Road. The outage is scheduled from 2 p.m. on 2026年11月6日 until midnight the following day.

Facts

  • No. 136, Zhangshui Road
  • Effective time: 2026-11-06T14:01:10
  • End time: 2026-11-07T00:00:00

Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司

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Water Outage (Changhua County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Changhua City, Changhua County, affecting Dongfang, Nanan and Citong villages. The alert takes effect on 2026年11月6日.

Facts

  • No. 136, Zhangshui Road
  • 2026-11-06T13:57:16
  • 2026-11-07T00:00:00

Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司

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Water Outage (Tainan City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Emergency repairs are being carried out for a road leak at No. 76, Section 2, Zhonghua North Road, North District, Tainan City, resulting in no water or low water pressure in parts of the area.

Facts

  • 08/04 13:00-17:00
  • 2026-11-06T13:46:06
  • 2026-11-06T17:00:00

Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司

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Water Outage (Nantou County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司 will carry out partial water outages in parts of Zhushan and Jiji townships and Lugu Township, Nantou County, from 2026年11月6日至9日 for construction work.

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-11-06T13:28:48
  • End time: 2026-11-09T16:00:00

Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司

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Water Outage (Taichung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司 updated its water outage notice for Nancun Village, Fengyuan District, Taichung City. Emergency repairs to a burst pipe are expected to affect water service from 2026年11月6日13:35 to 17:30.

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-11-06T13:35:57
  • End time: 2026-11-06T17:30:00

Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司

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Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司's Qishan office will conduct water outages in Guangxing, Dongpu and Guanting villages, Neimen District, Kaohsiung City, from 2026年11月6日至11月10日 for the installation of district-metered network equipment, system improvements and leak detection.

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-11-06T13:14:19
  • End time: 2026-11-10T17:00:00

Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司

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Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院（20）

國研院 x 國資圖 launch science exhibition: A chip's journey from birth—entering the semiconductor magic academy

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute of 國研院 and 國立公共資訊圖書館 are collaborating to present the science exhibition “A chip's journey from birth: Entering the semiconductor magic academy” at the main library of 國資圖 starting November 3, 2026. The exhibition introduces the chip manufacturing process through cleanroom suit experiences and illustrated explanations.

Facts

  • November 3, 2026
  • Feb. 28, 2027
  • 數十 billion transistors
  • 170 cm
  • 150 cm

Companies mentioned：國家實驗研究院台灣半導體研究中心、國研院半導體中心、國立公共資訊圖書館、國資圖

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Call for financial institutions to submit proposals for fund management and financial planning

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

財團法人國家實驗研究院 is inviting financial institutions to submit proposals for fund management and financial planning, for reference in future fund management.

Facts

  • Original民國 115 年 11 月 11 日
  • 5 p.m.
  • Late November of ROC year 115
  • A total of twenty minutes

Companies mentioned：財團法人國家實驗研究院、國科會

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National Institutes of Applied Research Teams Up with 汎銓科技 to Overcome Post-Structure Analysis Bottleneck in Next-Generation EUV Process, Helping Taiwanese Firms Break into the Supply Chains of Major International Semiconductor Companies

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

國研院國儀中心 and 汎銓科技 have cooperated to successfully develop an atomic layer deposition coating technology with an operating temperature below 100℃, solving the problem of wafer structure analysis after High-NA EUV processes. This result helped 汎銓科技 break into the supply chains of the world's top 3 semiconductor equipment makers and manufacturers, and it was cited and published by the international leader 艾司摩爾（ASML）.

Facts

  • Operating temperature below 100 ℃
  • Operating temperatures all above 200 ℃
  • World's top 3 semiconductor equipment makers

Companies mentioned：國家實驗研究院國家儀器科技研究中心、國研院國儀中心、汎銓科技股份有限公司、汎銓科技、艾司摩爾、ASML

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Racing against death: NARLabs develops key AI technologies for disaster prevention and relief

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

國研院國震中心 has launched three AI disaster prevention and relief technologies, including the "POSEIDON 1" firefighting water supply dispatch assistant, the "Rapid Building Earthquake Damage Assessment AI Model," and "Safe and Earthquake-Resistant: My AI." They are applied respectively to fire rescue, post-disaster building assessment, and home health checks for the public, in order to improve rescue efficiency and living safety.

Facts

  • 5 to 10 minutes
  • within 1 minute
  • February 2026
  • more than 3,000 cases
  • more than 6 minutes
  • 4,291 households
  • 8,000 images
  • within 1 second

Companies mentioned：國家實驗研究院、國研院國震中心、臺北市政府消防局、臺北自來水事業處、財團法人住宅地震保險基金、臺大土木系、臺灣大學土木工程學系、內政部國土管理署、花蓮縣政府

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18th NARLabs Cup i-ONE Instrument Technology Innovation Award: National Tsing Hua University and Mingdao High School take top prizes

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

At the 18th NARLabs Cup i-ONE Instrument Technology Innovation Award, National Tsing Hua University and Mingdao High School won first prize in the college and secondary school categories respectively, with companies such as Syntec Technology co-sponsoring and supporting the event.

Facts

  • Original獎金 10 萬元
  • Original獎金 8 萬元
  • 14 teams in total

Companies mentioned：國研院國儀中心、新代科技股份有限公司、台灣三豐儀器股份有限公司、均華精密工業股份有限公司、東捷科技股份有限公司、財團法人三聯科技教育基金會、致茂電子股份有限公司、中華民國儀器公會全國聯合會

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NARLabs Gold Award: 成功大學 Distinguished Professor Chih-Lung Lin wins Special Excellence Award

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Original國家實驗研究院（國研院）舉辦「國研金獎」，2026年特優獎由成功大學電機工程學系林志隆特聘教授團隊獲得，獎金30萬元，研究成果為「基於多光譜光源血氧影像偵測之遠端醫療傷口癒合階段辨識系統」，使用國儀中心「智慧傳動與生醫光電技術服務平台」。另頒發四組優等獎及四組佳作獎，涵蓋AI病理分析、矽光子太赫茲晶片、HPC國際競賽、肝癌免疫療法、北極冰川大數據、植物基因調控、3D積層元件及米田堡小鼠藥物測試等領域。

Facts

  • Original抱走獎金 30 萬元
  • The 2026 Special Excellence Award went to the research team of Distinguished Professor Chih-Lung Lin of the Department of Electrical Engineering at 成功大學
  • 8 research centers under NARLabs
  • at the 2025 International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis (SC25) held in St. Louis, USA

Companies mentioned：國家實驗研究院、國科會、國家儀器科技研究中心、國家高速網路與計算中心、台灣半導體研究中心、國家生物模式中心、國家衛生研究院、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署、成功大學、成大醫院、清華大學、臺灣大學、臺灣大學醫學院附設醫院、中央大學、陽明交通大學、中正大學、中央研究院、馬偕紀念醫院、明基材料股份有限公司、廣達（廣達－成大聯合AI研究中心）

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Building a cross-disciplinary biomedical research collaboration platform: Professor Fang-Chia Chang takes over as director of 國研院 生物模式中心

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

國研院 held a handover ceremony for the director of the 國家生物模式中心 on October 1, 2026. Distinguished Professor Fang-Chia Chang of the College of Veterinary Medicine at 國立臺灣大學 took over, aiming to build a cross-disciplinary biomedical research collaboration platform.

Facts

  • October 1, 2026
  • 2001
  • 2005

Companies mentioned：國家實驗研究院、國研院、國家生物模式中心、生物模式中心、國科會、國立臺灣大學、臺灣大學、高雄醫學大學、中國醫藥大學、美國德州大學、亞洲獸醫學院協會、台灣睡眠醫學學會、亞洲睡眠研究學會、國際科學組織 Vebleo、美國睡眠專業聯合學會

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Pooling cross-disciplinary resources to improve the science and technology policy support system: Professor Chao-Ning Liao takes over as director of the NARLabs 科政中心

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

The 國家實驗研究院 under the 國科會 held a handover ceremony on October 1, 2026 for the director of the 科技政策研究與資訊中心 (科政中心). Professor Chao-Ning Liao of the Department of Economics at 國立清華大學 took over, aiming to integrate resources and improve the science and technology policy support system.

Facts

  • October 1, 2026
  • 2002
  • 2010

Companies mentioned：國家實驗研究院、國科會、科技政策研究與資訊中心、科政中心、國立清華大學、成功大學、美國伊利諾大學香檳分校、台灣環境與資源經濟學會、綠色經濟期刊

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AI empowers a new era of biomedical R&D! 國研院 hosts the annual meeting of the Asian Mutant Mouse Resource Consortium

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：Ammra、國研院生物模式中心、國科會、國研院、臺灣、日本、韓國、澳洲、新加坡、中國、國

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Seeing what you can't see: NARLabs pioneers the "deep-sea high-flow eDNA sampling module"

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • successfully identified 365 deep-sea species
  • can filter more than 100 liters of deep-sea water per hour
  • Original獲得超過 2,200 萬條環境 DNA 序列

Companies mentioned：國家實驗研究院台灣海洋科技研究中心（國研院海洋中心）

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Taiwan and Europe join forces in semiconductors! 國研院 hosts the TECIF 2026 Taiwan-Europe Chip Innovation Forum in Belgium to jointly build a resilient global Silicon Island ecosystem

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • attracted more than 300 senior representatives and experts and scholars from industry, government, academia and research in Taiwan and Europe
  • on Sept. 9 and 10, 2026, Belgium time

Companies mentioned：國研院、imec、Arm、晶心科技、聯電、晶創臺灣方案辦公室、臺捷聯合研究中心

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國研院 is accepting applications for the "First Batch of Visiting Researchers for 116" from now until October 31, 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • October 31, 115
  • 3 months to 6 months
  • between February 116 and July 116

Companies mentioned：國研院

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國研院 ✖ National Library of Public Information: Popular science special exhibition opens, Dim. Strolling. Scavenger: Discovering the life trajectory of the giant isopod

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • aphotic zone environments below 200 meters in depth
  • oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface
  • the seabed at a depth of about 2,500 meters at most
  • In 1977, when the US crewed submersible 阿爾文號 (Alvin) was carrying out a dive mission in the Pacific Ocean

Companies mentioned：國家實驗研究院台灣海洋科技研究中心、國立公共資訊圖書館、阿爾文號

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國研院 teams up with top Taiwanese and Japanese scholars to break through key 2D materials technology, successfully achieving a highly uniform continuous film of tungsten disulfide with 100% coverage on a 6-inch wafer

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6-inch wafer
  • 100% coverage
  • 12-inch class

Companies mentioned：國研院、國立陽明交通大學、日本東京大學、比利時微電子研究中心、imec、艾司摩爾、ASML、台積電

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國研院, 太空中心 and 海科館 join hands as the "National Science and Technology Treasures: Scientists' Secret Base 2.0" exhibition opens

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • a 1/10 scale model of the 7-meter-long research vessel Li Chin
  • found 5 mysterious target objects hidden on the seabed
  • 海科館 has now entered its 12th year since its founding
  • on display until the end of 2029

Companies mentioned：國研院、太空中心、海科館、台灣海洋科技研究中心、國家地震工程研究中心、國家生物模式中心、國家儀器科技研究中心、科技政策研究與資訊中心、台灣半導體研究中心、國家高速網路與計算中心

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國研院 holds generative AI empowerment program and workshop, combining platform resources and practical strength to build an AI application accelerator

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original等值 2 萬元算力試用額度
  • Original最高可獲得等值 20 萬元額度之算力資源

Companies mentioned：國研院、UnieAI、陽明交大 myPDA、卡米爾、思銳智慧科技

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國研院 holds the finals and award ceremony of the 1st batch of the 115 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incentive Program. Atlas, Cannova Bio康諾瓦生醫, and 巨噬原力 win the Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original並獲得企業贊助的 100 萬元創業基金
  • Original吸引民間投資金額突破 135 億元

Companies mentioned：Atlas、Cannova Bio康諾瓦生醫、巨噬原力、台積電、宏碁基金會、理律法律事務所、宏匯集團 t.Hub 內科創新育成基地

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2026 Science Inquiry Competition "Teach Me and I'll Understand" international finals: Flipping the science narrative when science myths meet AI judgment

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This year attracted 1,240 teams from Taiwan and abroad to register
  • as many as 3,874 participants joined in
  • This year 70 teams from overseas regions registered to compete
  • accumulating nearly 15,000 valuable science popularization works

Companies mentioned：華立企業、奇鋐教育基金會

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Boosting the fight against liver cancer! 國研院 and 成功大學 AI platform detects liver lipid droplets with 98% accuracy, cutting mouse pathology analysis from 2 months to 2 weeks

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The domestic prevalence of fatty liver is as high as 54.8%
  • for every 10,000 fatty liver patients, 8 may progress to liver cancer
  • quantitative reports are ready in just 2 weeks
  • traditional fully manual interpretation takes at least 2 months
  • the "distribution range of fatty liver cells" in the livers of mice on a high-fat, high-sugar diet was as high as 88.39%
  • only about 0.09% in the regular diet group
  • normal liver sections have only 3.07 inflammatory foci per square millimeter
  • while the steatohepatitis group has as many as 39.7

Companies mentioned：國研院、成功大學、肝病防治學術基金會

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Taiwan-France Science and Technology Cooperation Upgraded Again: NIAR Takes Part in the 2nd Taiwan-France Science and Technology Conference to Deepen International Ties

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • April 2026
  • Bringing together nearly 200 representatives
  • June this year

Companies mentioned：國家實驗研究院、NIAR、國科會、格勒諾布爾 - 阿爾卑斯大學、UGA、台灣半導體研究中心、國家高速網路與計算中心、法國國家健康與醫學研究院、Inserm、CEA 電子暨資訊技術實驗室、CEA-Leti、LID World Summit 2026、台灣海洋科技研究中心、TORI、法國海洋開發研究院、Ifremer

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Taiwan | 公視新聞（16）

彭博: 美光 Labor Dispute Unresolved; Plans to Put Taoyuan Expansion Worth a Hundred Billion on Hold ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

彭博 reported that 美光 has put its hundred-billion Taoyuan expansion plan on hold amid a labor dispute. The union and management continue negotiations, with government agencies stepping in to mediate.

Facts

  • 美光's NT$148 billion Taoyuan expansion plan
  • staged a 24-hour warning strike
  • launched by 11 union officials

Companies mentioned：彭博、美光、公視新聞 PNN

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Wildfire Burns Forest Near Lanyu's Kaiyuan Harbor, Covering About 3 Soccer Fields ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

A wildfire broke out in the forest near Kaiyuan Harbor on Lanyu, burning an area about 3 soccer fields in size. A total of 17 firefighters, Coast Guard personnel and volunteer firefighters worked together to extinguish it. No one was injured.

Facts

  • Shortly after 1 p.m. on the 5th
  • more than 200 meters
  • a total of 17 people
  • shortly before 8 p.m.
  • the size of 3 soccer fields

Companies mentioned：公視新聞 PNN、台東縣消防局

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Woman Diagnosed With Pelvic Congestion Syndrome After Lower Abdominal Pain While Sneezing and Running ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

A 47-year-old woman surnamed Luo sought medical attention for lower abdominal pain when running and sneezing. After examinations in several departments, she was referred to cardiology and diagnosed with pelvic congestion syndrome. Pelvic venography revealed abnormal dilation of the left ovarian vein, and 7 vascular coils were inserted to relieve her symptoms.

Facts

  • 47 years old
  • nearly 2 months
  • 7

Companies mentioned：中醫大市醫

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Second Rice Crop Forecast to Fall 2 Tenths Due to Typhoons; Yunlin Farmers Seek Inclusion in Typhoon Aid ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Original受8月與10月連續颱風影響，雲林2期稻作空包彈比率增加，預估減產逾2成；二崙鄉農會指出收購價較去年低1成，農民期盼政府將水稻納入風災救助範圍。

Facts

  • About 3 tenths of the rice grains are empty and unfilled
  • 1 tenth lower than last year (2025)
  • a purchase price of 1140 yuan per 100 jin of wet paddy
  • Original每公頃2萬5000元理賠金

Companies mentioned：公視新聞 PNN、二崙鄉農會、農業部

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Earthquake Engineering Model Competition Opens Today, With 94 Teams From Taiwan and Abroad Competing in Seismic Design ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Original地震工程模型賽今登場，國內外94支隊伍、400多名學生參與比拚耐震設計，主辦單位為國研院國家地震工程研究中心。

Facts

  • more than 400 students
  • a 7.2-kilogram mass block

Companies mentioned：公視新聞 PNN、花蓮私立海星高中、菲律賓德拉薩爾大學、國研院國家地震工程研究中心

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Creative Content Con Opens; Taiwanese Artists' Original IPs Target International Markets ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) opened on the 6th, bringing together local Taiwanese artists and film companies and attracting exhibitors from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand. The event aims to connect buyers and sellers to market Taiwanese original IP internationally. 文化部 and 文策院 said it would help link Taiwan's creative industries with international markets and pave the way for young creators.

Facts

  • There are now more than 100 members
  • the Creative Content Fest, which opened on the 6th

Companies mentioned：中華動漫出版同業協進會、曼尼娛樂、文化部、文策院、公視新聞 PNN

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Taiwan's Largest International Travel Fair Opens Today, With Exhibitors From 123 Countries and Cities and 1600 Booths ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Original2026 ITF台灣國際旅展於台北南港展覽館登場，匯集123國城市與1600攤位。交通部觀光署為鼓勵平日國旅將補助延長至12月底，但使用率僅2至3成。交通部長陳世凱指出國旅市場較疫情前成長46%，總統賴清德強調發展智慧觀光，目標2030年吸引千萬旅客及產值破兆元。

Facts

  • as many as 1600 booths are participating
  • the take-up rate for this round of subsidies is only 2 to 3 tenths
  • It has grown 46% to date
  • last year was up 9% from the year before
  • Achieve the goal of ten million visitors to Taiwan by 2030
  • Ten million visitors to Taiwan by 2030
  • The goal of tourism output exceeding one trillion yuan

Companies mentioned：交通部觀光署、公視新聞 PNN

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Bomb threats target flights in Europe, affecting 35 flights; some diverted and fighter jets scrambled to escort them | PTS News PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Flights in several European countries were targeted by fake bomb threats, affecting 35 flights operated by 威茲航空, 瑞安航空 and 芬蘭航空. Some flights were diverted, while fighter jets escorted them or baggage was searched. The threatening emails were signed by the Russian far-right group “Male State,” but their source has not been confirmed.

Companies mentioned：威茲航空、瑞安航空、芬蘭航空、Dyami

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“滿瑞富6號” suspected of helping Zhang Junjie enter Taiwan illegally; vessel owner released on 100,000 bail, other 6 detained pending a request for detention | 公視新聞 PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Original「滿瑞富6號」漁船涉協助張俊傑偷渡，船東李姓人士以10萬元交保，黃姓船長等6人遭聲押禁見。海巡署因未掌握船舶資料致查緝失利，學者建議修法賦予海委會查詢權。另涉貪的張俊傑捲入共諜風暴，與高金素梅等人被依《國家安全法》起訴，分別求刑15年及14年。

Facts

  • 100,000 released on bail
  • Received more than 170 million in funding from the Chinese Communist Party
  • Kao Chin-sumei faces a 14-year sentence
  • Zhang Junjie faces a 15-year sentence

Companies mentioned：公視新聞、PNN、海巡署、中央警察大學、台高檢署

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Markets fear AI development will be hindered after U.S. election; Nasdaq plunges more than 5% in a single day | PTS News PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

The Democratic Party’s victory in both chambers of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections prompted market concerns about AI regulation and restrictions on data center construction, sending U.S. stocks sharply lower. The Nasdaq plunged 5.52% in a single day, and technology giants lost 2.5 trillion dollars in market value. Semiconductor and AI-related stocks, including 輝達, 超微, 美光 and 特斯拉, all fell sharply, while the VIX fear index surged nearly 70%.

Facts

  • The Nasdaq plunged 5.52% in a single day
  • Pulled back more than 10% from its October high
  • Technology giants lost 2.5 trillion dollars in market value in a single day
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average ... fell 3.44%, respectively
  • The S&P 500 also fell ... 4.36%, respectively
  • The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12%
  • 輝達 fell more than 9%
  • More than 440 billion dollars in market value wiped out
  • 美光 and 超微 also fell more than 15%, respectively
  • The fear index (VIX) surged nearly 70%

Companies mentioned：嘉信理財集團、LPL金融、輝達、超微、美光、特斯拉

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Taiwan stocks plunged as much as 3,700 points, down nearly 9%, setting a record for the biggest intraday point drop | PTS News PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Original受美國AI禁令疑慮影響，台股開盤重挫逾3700點，創史上最大盤中跌點；政府呼籲勿恐慌，金管會與國安基金評估護盤措施。

Facts

  • Opened at 38,915 points
  • Hit a low of 37,837 points
  • Hit the 2020 limit-down price
  • Fell NT$220
  • Opened at 32.92 yuan
  • Reached 33.04 yuan
  • Fell by 1.64 jiao
  • About 8%
  • Nearly 9%
  • At least 3% to 5%

Companies mentioned：統一投顧、台積電、金管會、國安基金

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Used AI to write code and steal 230,000 personal records for resale; Kaohsiung police arrest 1 suspect, estimate illicit proceeds at over 2.7 million | PTS News PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Kaohsiung police arrested a suspect who used AI-written code to steal and sell 230,000 personal records. The illicit proceeds are estimated at more than 2.7 million yuan, and the computer equipment involved is currently worth more than 3 million yuan.

Facts

  • Original270多萬元
  • Original300多萬元
  • 6 yuan
  • 4 years and 6 months

Companies mentioned：Telegram、台灣數位安全發展協會

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Digital bank collapse affects 3 million people nationwide; Paraguay President Peña announces resignation on his own | 公視新聞 PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

The collapse of a digital bank in Paraguay triggered a financial crisis. President Peña announced his resignation to preserve national stability, and Vice President Ariana will take over. Observers are watching to see whether the incident will affect diplomatic ties between Taiwan and Paraguay; experts say they are unlikely to be affected in the short term.

Facts

  • Original今（2026）年5月

Companies mentioned：公視新聞 PNN、外交部

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Original全台每年浪費近2百萬噸食物 環境部拋2030年減量10％目標 ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Original環境部統計國內每年浪費近2百萬噸食物，並設定2030年減量10%目標；晶華國際酒店集團透過縮小餐盤使廚餘下降33%，飛比惜食則媒合業者與民眾減少剩食。

Facts

  • About 300 metric tons of food waste are generated each day
  • Getting it down to less than 200 metric tons is achievable
  • Taiwan's total food supply is 2.923 million metric tons a year
  • But 1.937 million metric tons are wasted
  • Original佔6成6
  • Food waste per capita in Taiwan is 83.1 kilograms
  • Declined by 33%
  • From 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Original7成8偏好步行可及

Companies mentioned：環境部、中華民國餐盒食品商業同業公會全國聯合會、晶華國際酒店集團、飛比惜食

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Deadline for the Executive Yuan to countersign or seek reconsideration of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act; Shih Chung-liang: serious flaws mean it should not be rushed | PTS News PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang said the amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act have serious flaws and should not be rushed. Premier Cho Jung-tai said the amendments raise three major issues: violations of social insurance principles, prioritizing the disadvantaged, and constitutional fiscal discipline. All eyes are on whether he will countersign them.

Facts

  • Three major issues
  • At least 8 cases

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Hualien high school senior alleges sexual harassment by baseball coach; parents suspect retaliation prevented him from playing in the Black Panther Flag tournament | 公視新聞 PNN

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Original花蓮高三生控遭棒球教練性騷擾，家長質疑其因此被報復並排除於桃園盃與黑豹旗參賽名單外；校方表示黑豹旗報名早於檢舉日，調查程序正進行中，家長將向監察院與國教署提出檢舉。

Facts

  • Student X, who has trained in baseball since childhood for 13 years
  • During a competition in July this year
  • He was moved to the seventh batting spot for the next game
  • The parents filed their complaint on September 14
  • Registration for the Black Panther Flag tournament had been completed on September 11

Companies mentioned：公視新聞 PNN、監察院、國教署

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Japan | 消防庁（15）

Damage and response status of fire departments and other agencies following the earthquake with its epicenter in northeastern Chiba Prefecture (3rd report; updated R8.11.5)

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

消防庁 announced in its 3rd report the damage and response status following the earthquake centered in northeastern Chiba Prefecture on 令和8年10月29日, which registered a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower. No casualties or damage to homes have been reported, and there is no concern about a tsunami.

Facts

  • Seismic intensity 5 lower

Companies mentioned：消防庁、気象庁

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Damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoon No. 30 and a weather front, and response by fire service organizations, etc. (Report 5; updated R8.11.2)

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

The 5th report on damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoon No. 30 and the seasonal rain front reports human casualties—2 deaths and 3 injuries—as well as damage to homes and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency’s response structure.

Original

Original令和8年10月21日からの大雨による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第6報・R8.11.2更新）

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

Report No. 6 on damage in Akita Prefecture from heavy rain since Oct. 21, Reiwa 8, and the response of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. 1 death was confirmed in Yurihonjo City, and the evacuation order was lifted.

Facts

  • 1 death
  • Report No. 6

Original

Original令和8年台風第25号、第26号及び前線による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第25報・R8.10.5更新）

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

消防庁災害対策本部 issued Report No. 25 on damage from Typhoons No. 25 and No. 26 and fronts in Reiwa 8, and the response of fire-fighting agencies and others. Human casualties and housing damage occurred in Chiba, Kanagawa, Tokyo and other prefectures, with a total of 17 deaths and housing damage of 414 completely destroyed, 1,259 half-destroyed and 2,412 flooded below floor level.

Facts

  • Total 17
  • 414 419 1,216 189 2,297
  • 414 424 1,259 248 2,412
  • 1,259 248 2,412
  • 3 1 484 1,029

Companies mentioned：消防庁災害対策本部、消防庁災害対策室、消防研究センター、国民保護・防災部、千葉市消防局、市川市消防局、松戸市消防局、横須賀市消防局、長生郡市広域市町村圏組合消防本部、夷隅郡市広域市町村圏事務組合消防本部、安房郡市広域市町村圏事務組合消防本部、印西地区消防組合消防本部、佐倉市八街市酒々井町消防組合消防本部、山武郡市広域行政組合消防本部

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Original十勝岳の火山活動による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第2報・R8.10.16更新）

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

Report No. 2 on the change in the volcanic alert level due to volcanic activity at Mount Tokachidake, and the establishment and dissolution of disaster response headquarters by 北海道 and 消防庁.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2
  • Eruption alert level 3
  • Reiwa 8
  • Sept. 12
  • Oct. 16
  • ＴＥＬ 03-5253-7527

Companies mentioned：消防庁、気象庁、北海道

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Original令和8年8月27日からの大雨、令和8年台風第24号及び前線による大雨被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第35報・R8.9.18更新）

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

Summary not yet available

Original

Original台風第18号による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第3報・R8.9.4更新）

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • of which
  • Serious injuries
  • Minor injuries
  • Total
  • Completely destroyed
  • Half-destroyed
  • Original【鹿児島県】８月２５日 ９時００分 災害対策本部 設置 → ８月２６日１８時３０分 廃止
  • Original【沖 縄 県】８月２４日 ９時００分 災害対策本部 設置 → ８月２７日１３時００分 廃止
  • Original８月２５日 １３時００分 応急対策室長を長とする消防庁災害対策室を設置（第１

Companies mentioned：鹿児島県、沖縄県、消防庁

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Original茨城県南部を震源とする地震による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第６報・R8.8.31更新）

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Maximum seismic intensity: lower 5

Companies mentioned：茨城県、埼玉県、千葉県、東京都、神奈川県、消防庁

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Damage from a ship fire in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and the response of fire-fighting agencies and others (Report No. 2)

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Human casualties: 10 (1 dead, 6 moderately injured, 3 slightly injured)
  • Ship damage: approx. 6 ㎡ partially burned

Companies mentioned：株式会社 カナサシ重工

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Original阿蘇山の火山活動による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第２報・R8.9.1更新）

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Volcanic alert level 2 (restrictions around the crater)
  • Volcanic alert level 3 (restrictions on entering the mountain)
  • Original令和８年９月１日（火）１６時００分

Companies mentioned：気象庁、熊本県、消防庁

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Original令和８年８月千葉豪雨による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第20報・R8.9.9更新）

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Deaths
  • Injured

Companies mentioned：千葉県、千葉市、市川市、船橋市、松戸市、佐倉市、習志野市、柏市、市原市、八千代市、鎌ヶ谷市、四街道市、白井市、我孫子市、印西市、東金市、八街市、茂原市、大網白里市、長柄町、白子町、山武市、九十九里町、埼玉県、いすみ市、消防庁

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Original令和8年台風第15号による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第4報・R8.8.17更新）

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Human casualties, housing damage: Prefecture, Deaths, of which disaster-related deaths, Missing persons, Injured persons (serious, minor, subtotal), Total, Completely destroyed, Half-destroyed, Total, Flooded above floor level, Flooded below floor level, Partially damaged. Persons, persons, persons, persons, persons, persons, persons, buildings, buildings, buildings, buildings, buildings, buildings. 岩手県 2 2 2 福島県 1 1 茨城県 5 5 5 2 2 栃木県 1 1 1 73 73 埼玉県 1 1 1 1 1 Total 9 9 9 1 76 77

Companies mentioned：岩手県、福島県、茨城県、栃木県、埼玉県、宮城県、新潟県、消防庁

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Original令和8年台風第13号による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第6報・R8.8.17更新）

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Deaths
  • Injured
  • Disaster-related deaths

Companies mentioned：鹿児島県、沖縄県、消防庁

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Original令和８年熊本地震による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第66報.R8.10.5更新）

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

A flash report compiled by 消防庁 on damage from the Kumamoto earthquake that struck at around 16:27 on July 28, Reiwa 8 (Report No. 66, updated Oct. 5), and the response of fire-fighting agencies and others. A maximum seismic intensity of 7 was observed in Uki City, Hikawa Town and elsewhere in Kumamoto Prefecture. Human casualties were 38 deaths and 376 injured; housing damage was 2,408 completely destroyed, 7,802 half-destroyed and 59,394 partially damaged, for a total of 69,604 buildings. All 11 fires and 64 rescue cases have been dealt with, all evacuation orders have been lifted, and 緊急消防援助隊 have been withdrawn in stages.

Facts

  • Seismic intensity 7 Kumamoto Prefecture: Uki City, Hikawa Town
  • Kumamoto Prefecture 38
  • Total 38 43 333 376
  • Fires: all 11 fires that had occurred have been extinguished
  • Rescue: all 64 cases that had occurred have been dealt with
  • Number of people rescued … total 98
  • Support teams from within the prefecture assisted the local emergency medical system with a force of about 30 personnel

Companies mentioned：消防庁、消防庁応急対策室、消防研究センター、緊急消防援助隊

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Original令和8年台風第9号による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第6報・R8.7.16更新）

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 沖縄県 13 13 13

Companies mentioned：沖縄県、消防庁

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Japan | 厚生労働省（11）

The 10th Meeting on the Occupational or Non-Occupational Nature of Asbestos-Related Diseases for FY Reiwa 8 will be held

Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 10th Meeting on the Occupational or Non-Occupational Nature of Asbestos-Related Diseases on Nov. 13, Reiwa 8, to deliberate on medical matters in individual workers’ compensation claims.

Facts

  • 10th
  • 15:00～18:00

Original

The special website for the Regional Youth Support Stations (Saposute) has been redesigned

Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省

厚生労働省 has redesigned the special website for the Regional Youth Support Stations (Saposute), which support young people aged 15 to 49 who are not in education or employment. Actor Mahiro Takasugi has been appointed as the campaign character, and the website introduces contact information and support services at 179 Saposute locations nationwide.

Facts

  • Ages 15 to 49
  • 179 locations nationwide
  • 6-second video
  • 15-second video

Companies mentioned：厚生労働省、Adobe Reader

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Individuals who died while interned have been identified by cross-checking records on internees provided by the Russian government and others against Japanese records

Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare cross-checked records on internees provided by the Russian government and others against Japanese records and identified 10 individuals in Reiwa 8年10月: 8 in the Siberian region and 2 in the Mongolian region. The cumulative number identified is 41,270 (Siberia and Mongolia) and 1,058 (other regions).

Facts

  • A total of 10 individuals have been newly identified: 8 deaths in the Siberian region and 2 in the Mongolian region
  • The number of individuals identified to date in the Siberian and Mongolian regions is 41,270
  • Siberian region: 39,718 people
  • Mongolian region: 1,552 people
  • Other regions: 1,058 people

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The 42nd Meeting of the Labor Policy Council’s Basic Labor Policy Subcommittee will be held

Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 42nd Meeting of the Labor Policy Council’s Basic Labor Policy Subcommittee on Nov. 13, Reiwa 8. The agenda includes hearings with human resources representatives from 株式会社デンソー and 株式会社PeopleX.

Facts

  • 42nd
  • November 13
  • 14：00～16：30

Companies mentioned：株式会社デンソー、株式会社PeopleX、慶應義塾大学大学院、株式会社ビジネスリサーチラボ

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Outstanding Skilled Workers for FY Reiwa 8 have been selected

Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it has selected 141 outstanding skilled workers (Contemporary Master Craftspeople) for FY Reiwa 8 and will hold an awards ceremony on Nov. 9 for recipients including Mamoru Hashimoto, a metalworking machinery assembly worker.

Facts

  • 141 award recipients
  • Original令和8年11月6日
  • Nov. 9
  • PDF format: 2.7MB
  • PDF format: 23.2MB
  • PDF format: 67KB

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On holding the 3rd Roundtable on Pharmacists’ Career Paths

Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 3rd Roundtable on Pharmacists’ Career Paths on Nov. 12, Reiwa 8. The agenda includes the establishment of a working group and the specialist pharmacist system. Attendance is limited to members of the press, and a YouTube livestream will be available to the general public.

Facts

  • 3rd
  • Nov. 12, Reiwa 8
  • 14:00～16:00
  • Conference Room 14

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The 13th Meeting of Experts on Promoting Comprehensive Measures to Prevent Suicide will be held

Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 13th Meeting of Experts on Promoting Comprehensive Measures to Prevent Suicide online on Nov. 13, Reiwa 8. The agenda includes the current situation surrounding suicide and the formulation of a new comprehensive suicide prevention policy.

Facts

  • 13th
  • Nov. 13, Reiwa 8
  • 16:00～18:00

Original

The 4th Meeting of the Public-Private Council for Enhancing Drug Discovery Capabilities, Policy Review and Promotion Subcommittee, will be held (meeting notice)

Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省

The Health Policy Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it will hold the 4th Meeting of the Public-Private Council for Enhancing Drug Discovery Capabilities, Policy Review and Promotion Subcommittee on Nov. 13, Reiwa 8. The meeting will be held at AP Akasaka Green Cross and online, and will be closed to the public.

Facts

  • 4th session
  • Reiwa 8
  • November
  • November 13
  • 13：00～15：00
  • 2-chome
  • 4th floor
  • [82KB]

Companies mentioned：Adobe Reader

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On holding the 131st Meeting of the Medical Care Subcommittee of the Social Security Council

Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it will hold the 131st Meeting of the Medical Care Subcommittee of the Social Security Council on Nov. 11, Reiwa 8. The agenda includes the review framework for the physician allowance program, adding the medical sector to the critical infrastructure system, and progress in discussions on training and securing personnel in various professions, including nursing and dentistry.

Facts

  • 131st meeting
  • 2040

Original

Notice of the 3rd Meeting of the Subcommittee on the Rapid and Stable Supply of Medical Products of the Health Science Council

Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has announced that the 3rd Meeting of the Subcommittee on the Rapid and Stable Supply of Medical Products of the Health Science Council will be held on Nov. 13, Reiwa 8. The agenda includes support based on the MCM strategy, consideration of legal systems, and the FY Reiwa 9 budget request.

Facts

  • 3rd
  • Reiwa 8
  • Nov. 6
  • November 13
  • 16:00～18:00
  • Reiwa 9

Original

Call for slogans for the 100th National Safety Week in FY Reiwa 9

Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省

厚生労働省 is accepting submissions for slogans for the 100th National Safety Week in FY Reiwa 9. The deadline is Jan. 6, Reiwa 9.

Facts

  • Reiwa 9
  • 100th
  • Jan. 6, Reiwa 9
  • Showa 3

Companies mentioned：厚生労働省、中央労働災害防止協会、Microsoft Forms、Adobe Reader

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Taiwan | 中央研究院（10）

Academia Sinica and the 國際電機電子工程師學會 (IEEE) explore AI development, academic ethics, and technology talent development.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院

Academia Sinica President Chen Chien-jen hosted IEEE President-Elect Jill Gostin. The two sides exchanged views on AI development, academic ethics, talent development, and international cooperation. IEEE emphasized setting technical standards and maintaining the quality of academic publications, and shared its career support mechanisms. The two sides also discussed the potential of On-Device AI applications and women's participation in STEM fields.

Facts

  • The institute has 3 IEEE fellows.
  • Founded more than 140 years ago.
  • Publishes more than 160 journals each year.
  • Holds more than 2,300 international conferences.

Companies mentioned：中央研究院、國際電機電子工程師學會、IEEE、Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers、Georgia Tech Research Institute、GTRI、陽明交通大學

Original Article page

Registration now open〉“中研講堂” heads to Keelung! Seeing Taiwan’s environmental changes, history and future through the ocean

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院

Original中央研究院115年「中研講堂」跨縣市演講基隆場將於11月19日在國立臺灣海洋大學登場，邀請陳鎮東院士、林玉茹研究員及林千翔副研究員分享海洋科學、歷史與生物學相關研究成果，活動即日起開放報名。

Facts

  • 115
  • Nov. 19
  • 1:10 to 3:05 p.m.

Companies mentioned：中央研究院、國立臺灣海洋大學

Original

Leadership handover at Academia Sinica's 資訊服務處：Thanking Director 陳伶志 for nearly 10 years of dedicated service; Director 王協源 takes over

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院

Original中央研究院資訊服務處舉行處長交接茶會，感謝陳伶志處長近10年貢獻，由王協源處長接任。

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  • Today (3)
  • 2005
  • October 2017
  • January 2018
  • 2025
  • 1999
  • 2000
  • 2024
  • Since 2021

Companies mentioned：中央研究院、資服處、資訊服務處、美國加州大學洛杉磯分校、UCLA、本院資訊科學研究所、教育部、台灣人工智慧學校、國際科學與技術資料委員會中華民國委員會、國立陽明交通大學、資訊科技創新研究中心、史丹佛大學

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6 researchers at our institute receive the 115年度「吳大猷先生紀念獎」

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院

6 researchers at our institute received the 115年度「吳大猷先生紀念獎」, awarded by 國家科學及技術委員會. Each recipient receives NT$600,000 in prize money.

Facts

  • A total of 45 people received the award in 115年度
  • Prize money of NT$600,000

Companies mentioned：國家科學及技術委員會、歷史語言研究所、應用科學研究中心、民族學研究所、生物多樣性研究中心、物理研究所、經濟研究所

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聖安德魯斯大學 principal leads delegation on first visit to Academia Sinica, focusing on Taiwan studies and interdisciplinary research collaboration

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院

聖安德魯斯大學 principal Sally Mapstone led a delegation to visit Academia Sinica. The two sides discussed Taiwan studies, biomedical collaboration and net-zero technologies, and explored talent development and long-term academic partnerships.

Facts

  • Founded in 1413
  • A three-day itinerary
  • More than 130 countries worldwide
  • This year (2026)
  • 70th anniversary
  • Achieve net-zero emissions by 2035

Companies mentioned：中央研究院、聖安德魯斯大學、教育部、臺灣大學、政治大學、國家圖書館、史語所、政治學研究所、近代史研究所、台積電、Nature Medicine

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Event record〉José Manuel Barroso visits the institute: symposium on "Geopolitics, a Peaceful Opportunity for the Development of the EU and Asian Countries"

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院

José Manuel Barroso, former Prime Minister of Portugal and former President of the 歐盟執行委員會, visited 中央研究院 to take part in an academic symposium on the "Taiwan Bridge Project," jointly organized by the 政治學研究所 and the 世界和平基金會. Barroso shared his experiences as Prime Minister of Portugal, President of the European Commission, and Chair of the Board of 全球疫苗免疫聯盟, and held in-depth exchanges with scholars from within and outside the institution on topics including Portugal's democratic transition, coordination mechanisms in EU-China relations, the impact of the Trump administration on US-Europe relations, the challenge of extremist forces to European democracy, a geopolitical analysis of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the implications of the situation across the Taiwan Strait and European integration.

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  • The academic symposium was held on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
  • About 60 scholars in fields including political science, economics, sociology, and law took part in the symposium
  • Barroso, then just 18 years old, joined the anti-authoritarian movement out of dissatisfaction with restrictions on political freedom
  • and in 2012, together with the President of the 歐洲理事會, accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the European Union
  • Barroso also served as Chair of the Board of 全球疫苗免疫聯盟 (Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance) from 2021 to 2025
  • In 1974, Portugal's "Carnation Revolution" (Carnation Revolution) broke out
  • He looked back on his experience of serving ten years as President of the European Commission
  • Barroso recalled a conversation in 2008 with then US President George Walker Bush (George Walker Bush) during the 二十國集團 (G20) summit

Companies mentioned：中央研究院、政治學研究所、世界和平基金會、葡萄牙天主教大學、國立臺灣大學、國立政治大學、普林斯頓大學、全球疫苗免疫聯盟、Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance、歐盟執行委員會、歐洲理事會、歐盟理事會、歐洲議會、二十國集團

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Applications are open for the 116 academic-year doctoral admissions of the Academia Sinica's International Graduate Program (TIGP)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院

Applications are open for the 116 academic-year doctoral admissions of the Academia Sinica's International Graduate Program (TIGP), which offers 14 doctoral programs. The application period runs from Nov. 1, 115 to Feb. 1, 116, and no application fee is charged.

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  • Academic year 116
  • 14 programs
  • Nov. 1, 115
  • Feb. 1, 116

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Former Chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry and President of the 瑞典皇家科學院 Sven Lidin visits Academia Sinica

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院

Sven Lidin, President of the 瑞典皇家科學院, visited Academia Sinica and met with President Chien-Jen Chen and several academic and research leaders, focusing on cooperation in glycoscience, proteomics, and precision medicine, and sharing international experience in research governance.

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  • Oct. 25 to 28
  • 1739
  • July 2025
  • Original逾九成

Companies mentioned：中央研究院、瑞典皇家科學院、臺灣大學、清華大學、瑞典隆德大學、斯德哥爾摩大學

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Original115年中研學者計畫期中成果發表會 訂於115年11月10日（星期二）至11月11日（星期三）舉行

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院

中研院 announced that the "115 Academia Sinica Scholars Program Mid-term Results Presentation" will be held on Nov. 10 and 11, 115, at the Lecture Hall of the Research Center for Information Technology Innovation, with registration closing on Nov. 6, 115.

Facts

  • Tuesday, Nov. 10 to Wednesday, Nov. 11, 115
  • Lecture Hall 122, 1st floor
  • Before Friday, Nov. 6, 115

Companies mentioned：中研院、本院資訊科技創新研究中心、本院學術及儀器事務處

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Event registration> 115 "中研講堂" Keelung session popular science lecture

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院

The 115 "中研講堂" will hold a popular science lecture in Keelung at National Taiwan Ocean University on Nov. 19, featuring three thematic talks, with registration open from Nov. 2 to Nov. 16.

Facts

  • 115
  • Nov. 19
  • 1:10 to 3:05 p.m.
  • No. 2 Beining Road
  • Nov. 2
  • Nov. 16
  • （02）2787-2633

Companies mentioned：中研講堂、國立中山大學、本院臺灣史研究所、本院生物多樣性研究中心、院本部秘書處

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Japan | 国土交通省（8）

Summary of Minister Ibayashi's press conference

Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省

Minister Ibayashi explained efforts to maintain a sustainable railway network, review the construction schedule for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, assess the current status of the 2nd Seikan Tunnel, and determine the scope of the environmental assessment for the Katsuragawa plan for the Hokuriku Shinkansen.

Facts

  • from the previous 11 trillion yen
  • within 300 m
  • even 5 km away
  • a maximum width of 12 km

Companies mentioned：国土交通省、JR東海、鉄道・運輸機構、環境省

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Suspension of nominations for qualified contractors to the Government Buildings Department of the Minister’s Secretariat

Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省

The Government Buildings Department of the Minister’s Secretariat of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism imposed nomination suspensions on 21 companies that were subject to cease-and-desist orders or surcharge payment orders by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for violating the Antimonopoly Act (unreasonable restraint of trade).

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  • Original令和8年11月6日
  • At least 2 months
  • Within 9 months

Companies mentioned：株式会社シミズ・ビルライフケア、アルソシア Re ビルド株式会社、株式会社伊勝、建装工業株式会社、株式会社Ｊ－ＢＩＳメンテナンス、株式会社セラフ榎本、シンヨー株式会社、株式会社リニューアルウィングス、株式会社アイピー２１、ヤシマ工業株式会社、株式会社大京穴吹建設、ヤマギシリフォーム工業株式会社、合人社エンジニアリング株式会社、株式会社ＮＡＫＡＭＵＲＡ、ニットクメンテ株式会社、株式会社大塗、株式会社リソー、南海工業株式会社、株式会社ＹＫＫ ＡＰラクシー、株式会社サカクラ、株式会社翔設計

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Contributing to higher-quality training for LNG-fueled ship seafarers in Asia! — A workshop for seafarer educators was held jointly with IMO —

Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省

With support from The Nippon Foundation and the Shipbuilding Research Centre of Japan, a workshop for educators of LNG-fueled ship crews was held for the 3rd time as a technical cooperation project with IMO, contributing to improved seafarer education in Asia.

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  • Original令和8年11月6日
  • 2024
  • 3rd time
  • 12 people
  • 1 person
  • Oct. 22 to 28
  • October 30

Companies mentioned：国際海事機関、IMO、（公財）日本財団、（一財）日本船舶技術研究協会、（独）海技教育機構、海技大学校、（一財）海上災害防止センター、国土交通省海事局船員政策課

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Leading initiatives selected to help everyone live healthy lives with peace of mind! — Results of the 2nd FY Reiwa 8 selection for the Model Project for Housing Environment Development to Support the 100-Year Life Era —

Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省

国土交通省 announced the results of the 2nd FY Reiwa 8 selection for the Model Project for Housing Environment Development to Support the 100-Year Life Era, which promotes the development of living environments where everyone can live healthily and with peace of mind. Projects by 8 private-sector businesses were selected.

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  • 8 projects selected
  • The 100-year life era
  • More than 45 years have passed since construction
  • An apartment complex built 50 years ago

Companies mentioned：元気じるし株式会社、那須まちづくり株式会社、株式会社ZEN、一般社団法人ルトレッフル、生活クラブ生活協同組合・神奈川、株式会社八百万、特定非営利活動法人ワンファミリー仙台、有限会社泉、国土交通省、住宅局安心居住推進課

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Recipients of the FY Reiwa 8 Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award for Contributions to Water Supply Services selected — An awards ceremony will be held to present certificates to recipients —

Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省

国土交通省 selected 59 recipients for the FY Reiwa 8 Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award for Contributions to Water Supply Services and will hold awards ceremonies on Dec. 2 and other dates.

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  • 59 individuals
  • The 71st National Conference for Promoting the Development of Simple Waterworks

Companies mentioned：（株）遠藤設計事務所、（株）野田屋、有限会社菊池工業所、（株）ヒトシ設備工業、株式会社東洋設計、第一環境株式会社、香川県管工事業協同組合連合会、恒和設備工業株式会社、国土交通省、全国管工事業協同組合連合会、砂防会館、品川プリンスホテル

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Compendium of Case Studies on Hydropower Generation Using Sabo Dams — Creating Renewable Energy by Utilizing Existing Sabo Dams

Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省

Original国土交通省は、既設砂防堰堤を活用した水力発電の普及・拡大を図るため、全国で稼働する73施設のうち63事例をまとめた「取組事例集」を作成し、ホームページで公表した。

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  • 63 cases available for inclusion
  • 73 facilities operating nationwide
  • More than 60,000 existing sabo dams nationwide

Companies mentioned：国土交通省

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Support Program for Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure Development Projects Selected for Regional Revitalization — Supporting the Development of Project Plans for Infrastructure Initiatives Undertaken in Partnership by Private Businesses and Local Governments

Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省

As the 3rd allocation for Reiwa 8 of its support program to promote infrastructure development for regional revitalization through public-private partnerships, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has decided to support a study on the redevelopment of the area around a station in Kitsuki, Oita Prefecture.

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  • 1 study conducted by a local public entity
  • Subsidy rate: up to 1/2
  • Project cost: 18,400 thousand yen
  • National government funding: 9,200 thousand yen

Companies mentioned：(株)サンリオエンターテイメント

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Applications Now Open for Use of Optical Fiber for River and Road Management — Through Reiwa 8, Dec. 11 (Friday)

Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省

Original国土交通省は、河川・道路管理用光ファイバの利用希望者を令和8年12月11日まで募集している。

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  • Through Reiwa 8, Dec. 11 (Friday)
  • From Reiwa 8, Nov. 6 (Friday)
  • Original平成14年度より

Companies mentioned：国土交通省、Adobe Acrobat Reader、Adobe

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Japan | 環境省（6）

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Wild Birds (Positive Confirmation in Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture: 1st Case in Wild Birds in Japan)

Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省

Original秋田県由利本荘市で回収されたハシブトガラスから高病原性鳥インフルエンザウイルス（H5亜型）が検出され、国内野鳥における今シーズン1例目として確認された。環境省は周辺10km圏内を野鳥監視重点区域に指定し、監視を強化している。

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  • 1st case in Japan
  • Within a 10 km radius of the area
  • 2 jungle crows
  • 3 jungle crows

Companies mentioned：国立環境研究所、環境省

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Original（仮称）下筌・松原揚水発電所新設計画に係る計画段階環境配慮書に対する環境大臣意見の提出について

Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省

Original環境省は九州電力の（仮称）下筌・松原揚水発電所新設計画に対する環境大臣意見を経済産業大臣に提出した。意見では、事業実施想定区域の絞り込み検討経緯の記載や、地下水・自然環境への影響調査・評価の適切化を求めている。

Facts

  • Output of 30,000 kW or more
  • Pumped-storage hydropower plant in the 100,000 kW class

Companies mentioned：環境省、九州電力株式会社、経済産業大臣、環境大臣

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Rulings by the Pollution-Related Health Damage Compensation Appeals Board

Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省

On Reiwa 8, Oct. 26, the Pollution-Related Health Damage Compensation Appeals Board issued rulings in 1 appeal concerning the denial of Minamata disease certification and 2 appeals concerning asbestos relief, for a total of 3 cases. It dismissed or rejected all of the appeals.

Facts

  • Issued rulings in 3 cases
  • Dated Reiwa 8, Oct. 26 (Monday)
  • Appeal dismissed: 1 case
  • Appeal rejected: 2 cases

Companies mentioned：独立行政法人環境再生保全機構、環境省大臣官房環境保健部 企画課公害補償審査室

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Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC): 1st International Conference (IC1)

Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省

The 1st International Conference (IC1) of the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, in Nov. 2026. Japan formulated a domestic implementation plan in Apr. 2025 and serves as the regional focal point for the Asia-Pacific region.

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  • From Nov. 16 to 20, 2026
  • 5 strategic objectives
  • 28 individual targets
  • Sept. 2023
  • Apr. 2024
  • Apr. 2025

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Holding of the Reiwa 8 Seminar on Decarbonization at Factories and Business Sites

Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省

Original環境省は、令和8年12月17日に東京ビッグサイトで「令和8年度工場・事業場における脱炭素セミナー」を開催する。

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  • Original令和８年度
  • Reiwa 8, Dec. 17

Companies mentioned：環境省

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Meeting of the Electricity Subcommittee, Reiwa 8 Study Group on Basic Policy under the Act on Promotion of Contracts Considering Environmental Impact (2nd Meeting)

Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省

The Ministry of the Environment announced that it will hold the 2nd meeting of the Electricity Subcommittee of the Reiwa 8 Study Group on Basic Policy under the Act on Promotion of Contracts Considering Environmental Impact on Reiwa 8, Nov. 13, via web conference. The agenda includes matters for consideration concerning contracts for the supply of electricity. Committee members include Yuki Saito of 株式会社エネット and Shintaro Yokokawa of 電気事業連合会.

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  • Original令和８年度
  • 2nd
  • Reiwa ８年 Nov. 13
  • 10:00 ～ 12:00

Companies mentioned：株式会社エネット、電気事業連合会、東京大学、東洋大学、公益財団法人地球環境戦略研究機関、公益社団法人日本消費生活アドバイザー・コンサルタント・相談員協会

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Taiwan | 照護線上（4）

Original40歲男肺功能僅剩約5成 醫籲自體免疫病友主動關注肺部健康

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 照護線上

A male patient in his 40s with rheumatoid arthritis, who smoked and ignored his doctor's advice, did not undergo lung function testing. He later sought medical care after his cough worsened and he became short of breath during physical activity. Tests found his forced vital capacity (FVC) was about 60% of the predicted normal value and his diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) was about 50% of the predicted normal value. He was ultimately diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis.

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  • In his 40s
  • 60%
  • 50%

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Is palliative care about more than pain relief? Doctor: It also preserves quality of life and dignity

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 照護線上

Chang Tung, director of the Department of Palliative Medicine at 奇美醫院, said that the distress experienced by people with illnesses comes not only from physical pain, but also from psychological and social pressures. Marking World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2026, he emphasized the importance of pain management, holistic care and autonomy at the end of life.

Facts

  • 2026

Companies mentioned：奇美醫院

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32-year-old teacher diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer; doctor explains key points of preoperative treatment and postoperative follow-up

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 照護線上

A 32-year-old teacher felt a lump in her breast while showering. An examination found a 2.4-centimeter tumor, and a biopsy confirmed stage II triple-negative breast cancer.

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  • 32 years old
  • 2.4 centimeters

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Why is kidney function important during cancer treatment? Why can cancer patients develop ureteral strictures? Doctor explains

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 照護線上

Dr. Lin Chih-te of the Department of Urology at 林口長庚醫院 said that tumors pressing on or invading the ureter, or damage caused by treatment, can lead to ureteral strictures in cancer patients. The condition is common among patients with gynecological and colorectal cancers. If kidney function is damaged, doctors need to assess whether to place a catheter or stent, or use external drainage.

Companies mentioned：林口長庚醫院

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Japan | 消費者庁（3）

Original千葉県立館山総合高等学校（文化祭で販売）「かつおの食べるラー油、くじらの味付」 - 返金／回収

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

Original千葉県立館山総合高等学校の文化祭で販売された「かつおの食べるラー油、くじらの味付」について、缶詰ラベルの誤貼付によりアレルゲン表示が欠落したため、2026年10月31日より返金・回収が行われる。

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  • Oct. 31, 2026

Companies mentioned：千葉県立館山総合高等学校

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いとめん本店 “Ise Udon: Sauce Made Without Coloring” (sold at スヌーピー茶屋伊勢) — Refund/Recall

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

いとめん本店 is offering refunds or recalling its “Ise Udon: Sauce Made Without Coloring” from Oct. 28, 2026, because the sauce’s best-before date does not match the date printed on the outer box.

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  • 2026.11.4
  • Oct. 28, 2026

Companies mentioned：いとめん本店、スヌーピー茶屋伊勢

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いとめん本店 “すみっコぐらし堂伊勢 Ise Udon” (sold at すみっコぐらし堂伊勢) — Refund/Recall

Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁

いとめん本店 is offering refunds and recalling its “すみっコぐらし堂伊勢 Ise Udon” from Oct. 28, 2026, after discovering that the best-before date on the included sauce is earlier than the date printed on the outer box.

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  • 2026.11.4
  • Oct. 28, 2026

Companies mentioned：いとめん本店、すみっコぐらし堂伊勢

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Japan | 日本銀行（2）

KinKen Newsletter: Workshop Co-hosted by カナダ銀行, フィラデルフィア連銀 and 日本銀行

Published ・ Source Japan | 日本銀行

日本銀行金融研究所 held a workshop co-hosted with カナダ銀行 and フィラデルフィア連邦準備銀行 and published a newsletter introducing the main discussions.

Facts

  • Nov. 6, 2026

Companies mentioned：日本銀行、カナダ銀行、フィラデルフィア連邦準備銀行、フィラデルフィア連銀

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