# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-06 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 131 items from 5 sources; Japan, 27 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Sheep-Free Pillow® × VTuber Tsunomaki Watame collaboration, second edition, starts Nov. 6! Two types of exclusive bonus featuring newly drawn illustrations

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000053318.html
- anchor: #n3766984
- Companies mentioned: MOON-X Japan株式会社、ホロライブ、COVER

MOON-X Japan株式会社, operator of “Sheep-Free Pillow®,” will launch the second collaboration with its official ambassador, VTuber Tsunomaki Watame, on Nov. 6. During the campaign, customers who purchase eligible products will receive exclusive bonuses featuring newly drawn illustrations. Sweepstakes and digital content campaigns will also be held.

Facts:
- 100 winners will receive an acrylic panel featuring a newly drawn illustration
- When visits to the special website exceed 10,000
- 5 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a “Sheep-Free Pillow® — Supreme”
- More than 1.6 million units* sold to date

## Friday at 8 p.m.: Appland! New regular program “Appland TUBE” begins streaming in November!

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000235.000013275.html
- anchor: #n3766983
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アップランド、.LIVE（どっとライブ）、MBSグループ

株式会社アップランド will begin streaming its new regular program “Appland TUBE” on its YouTube channel “.LIVE” in November. This will establish a 3-program lineup on Friday evenings, showcasing the VTubers’ diverse appeal.

Facts:
- Starting in November
- Nov. 12, 2026
- From 20:00
- From 2023

## Only 2 days left to take advantage of the special discount! Get the hugely popular ENNE ZERO at the best price, with delivery possible this month! Introducing “flat tire protection” for peace of mind after purchase!

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000078121.html
- anchor: #n3766982
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ENNE、ENNE ZERO、Panasonic、ENNE T600GR

株式会社ENNE is taking reservations for the 3rd advance sale of its electric micromobility vehicle, ENNE ZERO. The company has announced a special discounted price, flat tire protection tickets, a new color and changes to the production model.

Facts:
- 199,000 yen (tax excluded)
- 14-inch
- 16-inch
- 14-inch 199,000 yen (excluding tax)
- 16-inch 229,000 yen (excluding tax)
- Delivery: November 2026
- If the schedule moves up, we will announce it in October
- Price: 6,000 yen (tax and shipping included)
- Number of service visits: up to 3 per year
- Sales are approaching 5,000 units
- The frame comes with a 2-year warranty
- 40% thinner than the prototype
- Comparable to a 3kW-class electric motorcycle
- Speed mode 20 km/h
- Weight (KG) 22
- Tire size (inches): 14
- Throttle-powered travel (KM) 50
- Distance when cycling (KM): 142km to infinity
- Maximum vehicle load (KG): 150 kg
- Rated output (W) 600W
- Maximum instantaneous power (W) 1500W
- 48V battery
- 48V10.5Ah
- Water-resistance rating: IP54

## VTuber 竹雫まい and 舟橋村 collaborate! Digital bath voucher 推し湯札, including a bathing ticket, to be sold on TOKKEN

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000391.000091165.html
- anchor: #n3766981
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あるやうむ、TOKKEN、富山県舟橋村、舟橋会館

株式会社あるやうむ has begun selling 推し湯札, a collaboration product with VTuber 竹雫まい and 富山県舟橋村, on the NFT platform TOKKEN. Priced at 4,980 yen, it includes a digital bath voucher, an electronic bathing ticket and exclusive voice content.

Facts:
- 2026年11月6日（火）21時より販売開始
- [Price] 4,980 yen (tax included)
- Please allow 1–2 months from purchase for production

## PK shampoo announces the timetable and all performing artists for PSYCHIC FES 2026, to be held in Osaka's Shinsaibashi on Nov. 28 (Sat)!

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005177.000019470.html
- anchor: #n3766980
- Companies mentioned: 日本コロムビア株式会社、FWWW.、ぴあ株式会社、株式会社ホリプロ、株式会社SYUNKAN、GREENS

The circuit festival PSYCHIC FES 2026, organized by rock band PK shampoo, will be held in Osaka's Shinsaibashi on Nov. 28, with all performing artists and the timetable announced. A total of 67 acts will perform, and tickets are sold out except for DAY tickets.

Facts:
- Saturday, Nov. 28
- A total of 67 acts
- DAY: 45 acts
- NIGHT: 22 acts
- All 8 venues
- DAY ¥7,700-
- ALL ¥9,900-

## 《TATRAS / タトラス》 to open a limited-time pop-up store at 新世界百貨店 江南店

- Published: 2026-11-06T20:50:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000352.000020942.html
- anchor: #n3766781
- Companies mentioned: TATRAS、タトラス、株式会社WEAVA、新世界百貨店 江南店

タトラス will open a limited-time pop-up store at 新世界百貨店 江南店 starting Nov. 11, 2026. The store will feature the 2026 Fall/Winter collection, “Art of Harmony,” and global ambassador 坂口健太郎 is also expected to attend.

Facts:
- Starting Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Wednesday, Nov. 25
- 新世界百貨店 江南店, 7th floor

## Stringed Instrument Messe 2026 in Osaka Umeda to be held.

- Published: 2026-11-06T20:45:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000032975.html
- anchor: #n3766782
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 黒澤楽器店、クロサワバイオリン、株式会社黒澤楽器店

The stringed instrument exhibition and sale Stringed Instrument Messe 2026 in Osaka Umeda, organized by 株式会社黒澤楽器店, will be held on Nov. 28 and 29 at the Breeze Plaza Small Hall in Umeda, Osaka. About 200 imported, vintage and modern instruments will be on display, and admission is free. クロサワバイオリン大阪梅田店 will also serve as a satellite venue.

Facts:
- About 200 instruments
- 11/28 (Sat)
- 29 (Sun)
- 11:00–20:00 each day
- Up to 400,000 yen
- Up to 500,000 yen

## Rebound after Black Friday? Nasdaq futures rise 1.41%, with 輝達, 超微, Micron and 博通 also gaining

- Published: 2026-11-06T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179264
- anchor: #n3767349
- Companies mentioned: 納斯達克、輝達、超微、美光科技、博通、英特爾、路透、傑富瑞、IREN、Applied Digital、CoreWeave、Nebius、GE Vernova、Constellation Energy、特斯拉、SpaceX

After the biggest selloff in nearly 19 months, semiconductor and AI-related stocks rebounded on the 6th. Nasdaq futures rose 1.41%, with 輝達, 超微, Micron and 博通 also gaining. But Democratic control of Congress has raised concerns about AI regulation, while energy prices have fueled inflation worries, leaving markets volatile.

Facts:
- U.S. stocks suffered their worst selloff in nearly 19 months on the 5th, wiping nearly $3 trillion from the combined market value of S&P 500 constituents.
- 納斯達克 100 index futures rose 1.41% on the 6th, while 輝達 gained 4.5% in premarket trading.
- Democrats won the current U.S. midterm elections, gaining control of majorities in both chambers of Congress and prompting investor concerns that AI regulation and data center construction could face restrictions.
- 傑富瑞 equity strategists said the sharp decline on the 5th reflected the simultaneous impact of concerns over AI spending, policy changes and inflation.
- 超微 (AMD), 英特爾 (Intel), 博通 (Broadcom) and 美光科技 (Micron Technology) rose between 4.6% and 8.2% in premarket trading, respectively.
- The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) posted its biggest single-day gain in about 19 months on the 5th, then fell to 26.70 the following day.
- The S&P 500 energy sector index is projected to fall more than 11% this week.

## Gold plunges as U.S. Treasury yields surge! October U.S. nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly surge, boosting expectations of a Fed rate hike in December

- Published: 2026-11-06T22:46:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179263
- anchor: #n3767350

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nonfarm payrolls rose by 165,000 in October and the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, signaling a strong labor market. The data boosted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December, lifting the dollar and Treasury yields while pushing gold lower.

Facts:
- U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 165,000 in October, far exceeding the market forecast of 65,000.
- The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in October from 4.2% in September.
- The professional and business services sector added 70,000 jobs in October.
- The number of people working part time for economic reasons rose by 339,000 in October to 4.8 million.
- Average hourly earnings for U.S. private-sector employees reached $38 in October, up 3.1% year over year.
- Increased market expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December sent gold prices plunging.
- The number of jobs added in August was sharply revised up to 186,000 from the originally reported 133,000.

## Want 輝達 NCP certification? Southeast Asian operators will have to join a tracking system to make chip destinations clear

- Published: 2026-11-06T22:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179261
- anchor: #n3767351
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、Nvidia、NVIDIA、Megaspeed International

To prevent chips from being smuggled into China, 輝達 is requiring Southeast Asian operators seeking NCP certification to join the Fleet Intelligence tracking system, allowing it to monitor hardware deployment locations and strengthen supply-chain oversight.

Facts:
- Going forward, 輝達 will make chip tracking and management one of the new requirements before reaching official cloud partnership agreements with local companies in Southeast Asia.
- Southeast Asian customers seeking 輝達 Cloud Partner (NCP) certification will have to join a management system called Fleet Intelligence.
- The Fleet Intelligence system can collect information such as AI accelerator deployment locations, helping operators manage their hardware.
- Washington generally prohibits Chinese companies from purchasing restricted high-end AI chips from 輝達 without authorization.
- 輝達 has reviewed all of Megaspeed's GPU deployments and counted the number of processors at each one.
- 輝達 is requiring some buyers not to rent out more than half of their 輝達 computing capacity to Chinese companies.

## 2026 ITF Travel Fair opens! Kaohsiung brings together tourism resources to compete for the fall and winter travel market, with concerts and arts events lined up

- Published: 2026-11-06T22:07:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179262
- anchor: #n3767352
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府觀光局、高雄市輪船公司、高雄市政府農業局、高雄市民宿發展協會、遠見雜誌、英國《泰晤士報》（The Times）

2026 ITF旅展期間，高雄市政府觀光局以「KEEP VIBRANT KAOHSIUNG」品牌在南港展覽館設置主題館，整合多元觀光資源推廣秋冬旅遊。高雄憑藉優異的施政滿意度與國際媒體推薦，結合BTS等大型演唱會活動，積極搶攻國內旅遊市場。

Facts:
- The 2026 ITF Taiwan International Travel Fair runs from Nov. 6 to 9 at Hall 1 of the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
- Kaohsiung has ranked first among Taiwan's six special municipalities in satisfaction with its “tourism and leisure” category for 3 consecutive years.
- The UK's Times named Kaohsiung one of the world's travel destinations worth visiting in November, ranking it No. 10.
- The Kaohsiung pavilion is running a “Kaohsiung, Come Draw for Prizes” promotion: spend NT$500 for a chance to win an experience voucher worth NT$3,000 for “Kaohsiung Love River Bay × Yacht Supercar.”
- The Korean group BTS is scheduled to perform at Kaohsiung National Stadium in late November as part of its world tour.
- 高雄市政府觀光局長為高閔琳。
- The Kaohsiung pavilion offers a limited 10 spots each day for a DIY Cijin windmill activity.

## Kaohsiung and Palau deepen sister-city ties; 高閔琳: Charter flights to open a new chapter in two-way tourism

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:49:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179260
- anchor: #n3767202

Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau Director 高閔琳 attended a reception marking the 32nd anniversary of the Republic of Palau's independence, representing Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai. The two sides affirmed their commitment to deepening sister-city ties, starting with charter flights between Kaohsiung and Palau and gradually working toward scheduled services. They will also establish two-way tourism cooperation through reciprocal visitor exchanges, travel fairs and industry exchanges, turning city diplomacy into tangible tourism benefits.

Facts:
- The Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau and the Republic of Palau are promoting charter flights between Kaohsiung and Palau, with the goal of gradually establishing scheduled services.
- Kaohsiung and Palau formally established sister-city ties with Koror, Palau's largest city, in September 2021.
- The Republic of Palau held a reception in Taiwan for the first time last month, on the 20th, to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of its independence.
- Since Taiwan and Palau established diplomatic relations in 1999, they have maintained close exchanges in tourism, medicine, agriculture and fisheries, and maritime affairs.
- Palau's Ambassador to Taiwan, Otiato Aitaro, visited Kaohsiung on October 5 and invited the city's Tourism Bureau to take part in a tourism exchange meeting, the Palau Visitors Authority's first such event in Taiwan since the pandemic.
- Kaohsiung and Palau both have rich harbor and marine resources as well as Austronesian cultural heritage.

## 舊魚市場柱體包膜遭質疑 海洋局澄清：與81億新建工程無關

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:41:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179259
- anchor: #n3767203

針對高雄市議員陳麗娜質疑前鎮舊魚市場樑柱包膜工程與81億元新建工程有關，高雄市政府海洋局澄清兩者分屬不同範疇。包膜屬既有結構補強前置作業，因攤商營運採分階段施工，待搬遷後將完成補強，確保設施安全。

Facts:
- 高雄市政府海洋局澄清前鎮舊魚市場樑柱包膜屬既有市場結構補強工程，與81億元新建工程無關。
- Because the old Cianjhen Fish Market's facilities have deteriorated, a professional design assessment determined that structural reinforcement and improvements to the overall harbor area are necessary.
- Before the columns were wrapped, deteriorated concrete was chipped away. An assessment found no immediate danger, so anti-rust paint was applied and the columns were temporarily covered with fiber cement boards.
- Some column work will be carried out after the morning market vendors move to the newly built multifunctional wholesale and marketing center, to avoid affecting their business.
- 高雄市議員陳麗娜質疑前鎮舊魚市場柱體補強工程並將樑柱包膜與81億元前鎮漁港新建工程連結。

## Will the NT$15,000 monthly farmers’ allowance increase also go without countersignature? Executive Yuan announces it will respond appropriately, in accordance with the law and Constitution.

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:38:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179256
- anchor: #n3767204

Executive Yuan spokesperson Li Hui-chih said the farmers’ allowance increase bill passed by the Legislative Yuan failed to address funding sources and violated the spirit of the Constitution, and that the Executive Yuan would respond in accordance with the law. Premier Cho Jung-tai had previously declined to countersign amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act for the 9th time, underscoring the fierce conflict between the executive and legislative branches over budgets and welfare policy.

Facts:
- The Executive Yuan announced it would not countersign amendments passed by the Legislative Yuan in third reading to raise the monthly farmers’ allowance to NT$15,000.
- The Executive Yuan says the amendments do not specify funding sources and violate the spirit of the Constitution and the Budget Act.
- The opposition parties’ version of the amendments would add about NT$32 billion in annual spending compared with the Executive Yuan’s version.
- The Executive Yuan’s proposed increase to the farmers’ allowance would raise it to NT$10,000 per month.
- Premier Cho Jung-tai decided not to countersign a bill passed by the Legislative Yuan in third reading for the 9th time.
- Amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act are expected to exempt more than 4 million people aged 65 and older from health insurance premiums.

## Xinzhuang Baoyuan Temple opens its “Three-Day Blessing Ceremony to Repay Grace and Give Thanks to the Earth”; Hou You-yi attends to pray for blessings and the community’s protection.

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:31:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179252
- anchor: #n3767205

Xinzhuang Baoyuan Temple in New Taipei City held a launch ceremony on the 5th to mark the temple’s 250th anniversary and the start of the Baoyuan Grand Jiao Festival. Mayor Hou You-yi attended to pray for blessings. The event blended traditional rites with modern elements such as hip-hop music and featured a range of arts and cultural performances, showcasing the preservation and innovation of Xinzhuang culture.

Facts:
- 新北市新莊保元宮於5日舉辦「建宮貳佰伍拾週年暨保元大醮傳福」啟動儀式。
- New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi visited the main altar for the opening jiao ceremony in the evening to pray for blessings.
- Xinzhuang Baoyuan Temple was built in Qianlong 41 of the Qing dynasty (1776) and primarily enshrines Prince Chifu.
- This year’s jiao festival incorporates contemporary hip-hop music and a water-lantern procession for the first time.
- The event will feature more than 80 cultural and creative and food stalls.
- On the 6th, the festival’s theme song, “Prince Chi Reveals His Divinity to Protect Xinzhuang,” will be released, and the “Baoyuan Hip-Hop” concert will be held.
- The renowned Tainan Taiwanese opera troupe Xi Qin Opera Troupe will perform on the 7th.

## Would China pay a heavy price if it used force against Taiwan? Philippine defense chief warns Beijing “must pay a greater price”.

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:30:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179234
- anchor: #n3767206

Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro warned that China would pay a heavy price if it used force against Taiwan, and stressed that U.S. forces must not launch attacks from Philippine territory. He said the Philippines was preparing for changes in the Taiwan Strait because 200,000 Filipinos live in Taiwan, and that it was discussing military cooperation with India to strengthen its defense capabilities.

Facts:
- Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro warns China would pay a heavy price and face even greater costs if it used force against Taiwan.
- About 200,000 Filipinos live in Taiwan.
- Lal-lo Airport in Cagayan province on Luzon is the U.S.-Philippines EDCA site closest to Taiwan.
- U.S. forces must not launch offensive military operations abroad from Philippine territory, to avoid violating the Constitution.
- The Philippines and India are discussing the next phase of military cooperation and assessing their needs.

## 五月花 toilet paper, 60-count pack, about 8折 at 好市多; online users ask whether the kind couple needs a goddaughter.

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179258
- anchor: #n3767207
- Companies mentioned: 好市多、五月花

好市多 online shopping launched a 60-count pack of 五月花 premium thick toilet paper ahead of Double 11, at about 8折. The offer highlights the product’s sturdy four-ply design and caters to household demand for ordering daily necessities online.

Facts:
- Ahead of Double 11, 好市多 online shopping launched a 60-count pack of 五月花 premium thick toilet paper at about 8折.
- 五月花 premium thick toilet paper features a four-ply design, emphasizing strength and softness.
- Taiwan’s retail e-commerce sales rose 7.9% year over year in the third quarter of this year.
- Retail e-commerce sales accounted for 14.1% of total retail sales in the third quarter of this year.
- 五月花 premium thick toilet paper is designed to reduce the annoyance of paper tearing and lint sticking to hands when wiping.

## Before the opening of Taiwan’s representative office in Cebu, Philippines, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces it will “proactively close its representative office in Papua New Guinea.”

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:08:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179231
- anchor: #n3767208

In response to Papua New Guinea’s unilateral closure of Taiwan’s office, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced it would proactively close its own representative office, withdraw its personnel and end aid. It also halted spot-market purchases of local liquefied natural gas in retaliation and will redirect resources to other diplomatic allies.

Facts:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China announced it would proactively close its representative office in Papua New Guinea and withdraw all posted personnel.
- Taiwan has stopped purchasing Papua New Guinea-produced liquefied natural gas on the spot market.
- Taiwan has long been an important market for Papua New Guinea’s natural gas exports, with purchases accounting for about one-third of its total liquefied natural gas exports.
- Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Tkatchenko unilaterally announced on July 16 that the country would close Taiwan’s representative office.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has fully terminated all technical cooperation and aid programs provided to Papua New Guinea.
- The amount of spot-market liquefied natural gas originally planned for purchase from Papua New Guinea in the first half of this year was about 500,000 metric tons.
- The representative office in Cebu, Philippines, is expected to open soon, amid this diplomatic realignment.

## 謝國樑 hits the streets at full intensity to campaign for reelection.

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:08:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179245
- anchor: #n3767209

Keelung Mayor 謝國樑 has been undertaking an intensive “marathon street campaign” in recent days. On the 6th, he canvassed in Ren’ai District, accompanied by several borough chiefs as he greeted residents. The campaign aims to listen to public opinion and report on his administration’s achievements, demonstrating his determination to win reelection.

Facts:
- Keelung Mayor 謝國樑 canvassed in Ren’ai District on the 6th.
- Several local borough chiefs took turns accompanying 謝國樑 during his street campaign in Ren’ai District.
- 謝國樑’s team is actively promoting infrastructure projects, including leveling covered walkways, creating pedestrian-friendly environments and building indoor children’s playgrounds.
- 謝國樑 regards borough chiefs as an important communication link between city government and residents.
- 謝國樑’s campaign office said it would continue visiting every district to understand local expectations for the city’s future development.

## iHerb Double 11 offer: 74折 on selected orders; complete a task at the Taipei Travel Fair to receive a storage bag.

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179255
- anchor: #n3767210
- Companies mentioned: iHerb、California Gold Nutrition、Doctor's Best、Life Extension、EOS

Cross-border e-commerce company iHerb is holding a Double 11 shopping festival from Nov. 4 to 12, offering different discount codes to new and returning customers. It has also set up a booth at the Taipei Travel Fair, where visitors can receive merchandise and cash rewards, bolstering its holiday marketing.

Facts:
- iHerb is holding a Double 11 shopping festival from Nov. 4 to 12. Enter code D11MEGA for 74折 on selected orders.
- New customers worldwide can enter code WELCOME7 on their first iHerb order to receive a 7折 discount.
- Eligible orders during the LINE livestream on Nov. 5 will receive 6% back in LINE POINTS.
- During the Taipei International Travel Fair from Nov. 6 to 9, visitors who complete a task at iHerb booth K2107 can receive a luggage organizer.
- iHerb is offering website cash rewards during the travel fair, limited to 50 people per day and one claim per account.

## The 15th Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Summit meeting convenes in Beipu; as his term nears its end, Yang Wen-ke expresses gratitude for partners’ trust and support as they move forward together.

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:01:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179243
- anchor: #n3767211

The 15th Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Summit meeting was held on the 6th in Beipu Township, Hsinchu County, and chaired by Hsinchu County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke. It was Yang’s final meeting as host during his term, and he thanked partners for their trust. The summit has advanced a total of 95 cooperative projects. This meeting approved 4 new proposals covering transportation, administration, environmental protection and long-term care, strengthening cross-regional cooperation among Taoyuan, Hsinchu and Miaoli.

Facts:
- The 15th Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Summit meeting was held on the 6th in Beipu Township, Hsinchu County, and chaired by Hsinchu County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke.
- The Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Summit has advanced as many as 95 cooperative proposals.
- Hsinchu County proposed asking the Hsinchu City government to implement a smart traffic-signal control plan for the afternoon peak on National Freeway 1 along the Greater Hsinchu commuter corridor.
- The Hsinchu County and Hsinchu City governments are jointly funding construction of the new section extending Guanxin Road to Gongdao Road in Hsinchu County.
- Miaoli County proposed a Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli business-friendly long-term care access initiative, linking the 1966 long-term care hotline with businesses in the science park.
- The meeting continued to track 9 proposals from previous sessions.
- Hsinchu County proposed establishing a real-time communication platform for exchanges on government document work among county and city governments to improve administrative efficiency.

## If it doesn’t sell, stop making it! 特斯拉 to discontinue its steel-bodied Cybertruck and shift resources to robotics and AI.

- Published: 2026-11-06T20:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179233
- anchor: #n3766783
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉、Tesla、SpaceX、Cox Automotive

特斯拉 announced it will discontinue the Cybertruck in mid-2027 and shift its focus to AI and robotics. Amid sluggish sales and recall problems, resources will be concentrated on the Cybercab, Optimus and Semi.

Facts:
- 特斯拉 is expected to gradually end Cybertruck production starting in mid-2027.
- Elon Musk announced on social media platform X that resources would be shifted to ramping up the production line for the autonomous Cybercab.
- 特斯拉 sold just 11,586 Cybertrucks in the U.S. from January to September this year.
- Cybertruck sales fell 28% compared with the same period in 2025.
- 特斯拉 aims to begin delivering Cybercabs to customers before the end of 2026.
- 特斯拉 began mass-producing its Semi electric trucks in April.
- 特斯拉 shares have fallen about 15% since the midterm elections.
- Musk previously spent more than $200 million supporting Republican candidates in Texas.

## Hsinchu City launches its first certification for sustainable and family-friendly hotels; 10 businesses honored. Mayor 高虹安: Building a welcoming travel city

- Published: 2026-11-06T20:52:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5571994
- anchor: #n3766784
- Companies mentioned: 新竹市政府、新竹老爺酒店、暐順和選旅、新竹福華大飯店、新苑庭園大飯店、達龍商旅、新苑名流都會館、悅豪大飯店、金座渡假汽車旅館、或者風旅、新竹伊普索酒店、商業發展研究院

新竹市政府 launched its sustainable and family-friendly lodging certification for the first time in 115年 and today (6) recognized 10 certified operators. Mayor Ann Kao said the initiative aims to upgrade the lodging industry and build a travel-friendly city in response to rising visitor numbers and occupancy rates.

Facts:
- In 115年, the 新竹市政府 launched the “Hsinchu City Sustainable and Family-Friendly Hotel Certification” for the first time, honoring 10 businesses.
- Hsinchu City welcomed more than 18.47 million visitors last year (114年).
- Hsinchu City's hotel occupancy rate reached 67.03%, ranking second nationwide.
- 或者風旅 does not proactively provide bottled water, inviting guests to use the handcrafted cups available in the space.
- Since the weekday lodging bonus offer of NT$1,000 began on October 1, subsidies have totaled more than NT$1 million.

## Kaohsiung-Tokyo Haneda direct flights look set to take off! Charter flights may launch in February next year as Lai Jui-lung and the “Kaohsiung Team” lawmakers push for international routes to expand southward

- Published: 2026-11-06T20:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179254
- anchor: #n3767214

Lai Jui-lung led Kaohsiung Team lawmakers in seeking charter flights between Kaohsiung and Tokyo Haneda in February next year to promote tourism and semiconductor industry exchanges in southern Taiwan and address inequality in international transportation access.

Facts:
- Charter flights from Kaohsiung's Xiaogang Airport to Tokyo Haneda may launch in February next year.

## Huashan will be fragrant and eye-catching this weekend! The Commerce Development Department's “Discover, Dine and Shop” event opens, offering award-winning Taiwanese pastries, AR interactions and AI lifestyle experiences all in one place

- Published: 2026-11-06T20:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179253
- anchor: #n3767215
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部商業發展署

The 經濟部商業發展署 will hold its “Discover, Dine and Shop” event at Huashan in Taipei from November 6 to 8, featuring 66 renowned shops and award-winning Taiwanese pastries, along with AI and AR technology experiences to showcase the transformation of commercial services.

Facts:
- The 經濟部商業發展署 will hold its “Discover, Dine and Shop” event at Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei from November 6 to 8.
- The event brings together 66 carefully selected renowned shops from across Taiwan to sell their products.
- Award-winning entries from the “Taiwan Pastry” selection will be on display.
- The event offers digital lifestyle experiences, including AI-powered smart assessments, voice shopping and AR interactions.
- The event centers on “Seeing how commercial services are changing through everyday life” and covers six themes.
- Visitors who complete interactive tasks in designated exhibition areas can redeem limited-edition gifts for free.
- The event is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

## Chen Ting-fei rides through Tainan's South District to canvass in all 37 districts! After completing 7 districts and 175 kilometers, she launches a GPS website to rally online and offline support

- Published: 2026-11-06T20:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179251
- anchor: #n3767216

Chen Ting-fei, the DPP's Tainan mayoral candidate, continues her cycling canvass across all 37 districts. On the 6th, she reached the South District and joined several city council candidates for prayers. She has now covered 7 districts and 175 kilometers, and launched a GPS website to bring online and offline supporters together, urging voters to support her on November 28.

Facts:
- Chen Ting-fei rode into the South District on the afternoon of the 6th to canvass by bicycle.
- The cycling campaign across all 37 districts entered its fourth day, with 7 administrative districts and a total of 175 kilometers completed.
- Chen Ting-fei joined Lin Yi-ting, Li Qi-wei, Chou Li-chin and Lü Wei-yin, city council candidates in the ninth electoral district, to pray and offer incense at Xia Lin Yu Sheng Temple.
- The team created a “Cycling GPS Route Search Website” to help supporters follow the itinerary.
- Chen Ting-fei hopes to become Tainan's first female mayor in 400 years.
- Election day is November 28.
- Chen Ting-fei hopes to make the DPP's vote share in Tainan the highest in Taiwan.

## Get 33% off instantly and a free tote bag! The Hakka Pavilion at the ITF travel fair offers “NT$100 off purchases of NT$300 or more, plus a toiletry bag with qualifying purchases”; travel guides for more than 100 national trails revealed

- Published: 2026-11-06T20:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179250
- anchor: #n3767217
- Companies mentioned: 客家委員會、觀光署

The 客家委員會 will set up a Hakka-themed pavilion at the Nangang Exhibition Center during the ITF travel fair (Nov. 6-9), promoting national trail tourism, including the Camphor Road. Offers include NT$100 off purchases of NT$300 or more and a free toiletry bag with qualifying purchases. The pavilion combines an online exhibition with in-person experiences to draw visitors to explore Hakka villages.

Facts:
- The ITF Taipei International Travel Fair will take place at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center from November 6 to 9.
- This year, the 客家委員會 is creating a Hakka-themed pavilion around the theme “Travel Taiwan. Explore Hakka Villages.”
- For the first time, the Hakka Pavilion is offering a discount coupon for NT$100 off purchases of NT$300 or more, including purchases across exhibition halls.
- Spend a cumulative NT$999 at the Hakka Pavilion in a single day to receive a complimentary travel toiletry bag.
- The Hakka Pavilion brings together 21 local brands from four counties and cities: Hsinchu, Nantou, Kaohsiung and Pingtung.

## Triple reading passes old farmers' allowance increase! Blue-White camp's new version sets monthly payments at NT$15,000; Agriculture Ministry's latest response revealed

- Published: 2026-11-06T20:11:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11179230
- anchor: #n3766785

The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the old farmers' allowance in third reading, raising the payment to NT$15,000 per month, retroactive to July 1, 115年. The measure was advanced by the Blue-White alliance. The Ministry of Agriculture warned that a lack of funding could affect other agricultural budgets.

Facts:
- The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to some provisions of the Provisional Act Governing Welfare Allowance for Elderly Farmers in third reading on the afternoon of November 6.
- The old farmers' allowance will rise from NT$8,110 to NT$15,000 per month.
- The new system is retroactive to July 1 this year.
- The Ministry of Agriculture estimates the new version will cost an additional NT$32 billion a year.
- Under the asset test, the threshold for an individual's total income across all categories for comprehensive income tax purposes will rise from NT$500,000 to NT$600,000.
- Under the asset test, the threshold for an individual's land and property value will rise from NT$5 million to NT$10.25 million.
- The cost-of-living adjustment will be made once every 4 years based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

## A year since Takaichi's response on a “Taiwan contingency”! China says Japan is still going in circles; when will China-Japan ties thaw?

- Published: 2026-11-06T20:00:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179201
- anchor: #n3766786

A year has passed since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answered a question on a “Taiwan contingency.” Tokyo reiterated that its position remains unchanged, while Beijing criticized Japan for lacking sincerity in correcting its errors, leaving China-Japan relations tense.

Facts:
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will mark the 1-year anniversary tomorrow of her response to a question in parliament late last year about a “Taiwan contingency.”
- Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara reiterated that the Japanese government's position on Taiwan has not changed.
- China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Japanese authorities for continuing to go in circles and evading the issue.
- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Japan bears full responsibility for the difficulties in China-Japan relations.
- Sanae Takaichi said that an emergency involving the use of force in Taiwan could constitute a “situation threatening Japan's survival.”

## A5和牛、日式咖哩、鹿兒島抹茶齊聚！漢神巨蛋日本展7家名店首度參展

- Published: 2026-11-06T19:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179249
- anchor: #n3767220
- Companies mentioned: 漢神巨蛋、漢神百貨、星巴克、信州Premium和牛、森白製菓、POPO CURRY粕粕咖哩、銘品鹿児島抹茶STAND、一拾三鯛魚燒菓子店、扭不庭、夏祭日本美妝

漢神巨蛋 department store is holding a Japanese food fair for its anniversary celebration and invited Ryugo Kuwana, mayor of Kochi, to lead a YOSAKOI parade. The event brings together 7 newly featured Japanese shops showcasing distinctive food culture, alongside matcha experiences and shopping deals.

Facts:
- 漢神巨蛋's Japan Fair, featuring Japanese food and products, is taking place at the 8th-floor event hall through November 16.
- A 100-member YOSAKOI parade group led by Ryugo Kuwana, mayor of Kochi, Japan, will visit Taiwan on November 7 and 8.
- The Japanese products fair features 7 shops making their debut, including 信州Premium和牛, 森白製菓 and POPO CURRY粕粕咖哩.
- A matcha experience will be held on November 12, with 8 sessions scheduled at the 8th-floor event hall.
- Spend NT$1,000 at the Japan Fair on the 8th floor during the event to enter a raffle for a round-trip ticket from Kaohsiung to Osaka.
- 漢神巨蛋 is offering a deal from November 6 to 10: spend NT$6,000 with a co-branded card throughout the department store to receive NT$300 and an additional NT$100 dining voucher.

## Hou You-yi inspects the Anxin Center in Sanchong; calls for improvements to be made before departments move in and urges the construction team to speed up work

- Published: 2026-11-06T19:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179257
- anchor: #n3767227

New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi inspected the Sanchong Anxin Center, instructing all departments to prioritize completing office spaces and ensuring staff safety in their relocation plans. The center has obtained its occupancy permit, and some floors have opened to the public or are hosting exhibitions. It will form a dual-core administrative structure with the Banqiao City Hall to improve efficiency.

Facts:
- New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi personally visited the Sanchong Anxin Center for an inspection on the afternoon of the 5th.
- The 2026 New Taipei City Exhibition, “New Taipei Band: Composing the Future Together,” is being held on floors 1 to 5 of the Sanchong Anxin Center.
- Floors 7 to 22 of the Sanchong Anxin Center house office space for agencies including the police, health, labor, transportation, research and evaluation, and information departments.
- Floors 23 to 26 of the Sanchong Anxin Center are planned to house a disaster response center, a smart transportation center, and municipal meeting rooms.
- Hardware renovations at the police operations command center on the 9th floor and the disaster response center on the 23rd floor have been completed, and their software systems are online.
- The Sanchong Anxin Center will form a dual-core administrative structure with the Banqiao City Hall.

## Zhubei mullet nets are in the water! Wu Hsu-chih proposes four agricultural and fishery initiatives for the western district, aims to establish a mullet story museum

- Published: 2026-11-06T19:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179232
- anchor: #n3766793

Wu Hsu-chih, the KMT candidate for Zhubei mayor, visited the mullet-producing area of Baziku in Zhubei and outlined his “four agricultural and fishery initiatives for the western district,” covering land-use legalization, tourism itinerary planning, a fund to support young people returning to their hometowns, and cold-chain infrastructure at production sites. He also pledged to prioritize resolving land-use issues if elected and to promote the establishment of a mullet story museum to revitalize local industries.

Facts:
- KMT candidate for Zhubei mayor Wu Hsu-chih proposed “four agricultural and fishery initiatives for the western district” and pledged to promote the establishment of a mullet story museum.
- The Zhubei Mullet Culture Festival is scheduled for Nov. 21 and will feature a 3-kilometer family walk.
- Wu Hsu-chih’s third initiative focuses on young people returning to their hometowns and proposes establishing an agricultural and fishery support fund.
- Wu Hsu-chih’s fourth initiative calls for the township office to invest resources and seek central government subsidies to strengthen cold-chain infrastructure at production sites.
- The proposed mullet story museum would showcase the history of aquaculture and food and agriculture education, and connect with the Shuiyue Leisure Agriculture Area.

## 飯店泡湯直接砍半！2026 ITF旅展台北館推「5折住宿、買房送樂園門票」，滿額抽免費住宿券

- Published: 2026-11-06T19:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11179248
- anchor: #n3767235
- Companies mentioned: 台北市政府觀光傳播局、福泰飯店集團、北投溫泉發展協會、台北捷運公司、北捷行旅

2026 ITF旅展台北館於南港展開，觀傳局攜手多家飯店與溫泉業者推出5折優惠及親子套票，並結合AI與AR/VR科技打造沉浸式體驗，吸引民眾搶購年末度假方案。

Facts:
- The 2026 Taipei International Travel Fair runs from now through Nov. 9 at Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1.
- 台北市政府觀光傳播局以「臺北AI旅遊新體驗」為核心打造台北館。
- 福泰飯店集團旗下品牌嵨開安旅與享溫泉祭出低至5折的優惠。
- 北捷行旅 is offering a free one-day FUN pass to the Taipei Children’s Amusement Park with each accommodation purchase.
- Visitors who spend NT$2,999 at the Taipei Pavilion can receive a comfortable travel neck pillow and enter a drawing for free hotel vouchers.
- The “Taipei Stay．Good Luck Come in!” accommodation prize draw runs through Nov. 25.
- This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Taipei Metro’s opening, and the Taipei Pavilion has created an immersive “Metro Travel” photo zone.

## Water outage (Chiayi County)

- Published: 2026-11-06T20:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061950&info=20044222
- anchor: #n3766870
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Meibei Village in Meishan Township, Chiayi County, due to a mechanical and electrical equipment failure at the Meishan booster station.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T19:47:16
- End time: 2026-11-06T23:30:00

## Water Outage (Changhua County)

- Published: 2026-11-06T20:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061940&info=20044221
- anchor: #n3766871
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs after a 200PVCP pipe burst at the intersection of Zhangshui Road and Zhanglu Road, resulting in a water outage in parts of Xiushui Township and Changhua City, Changhua County.

Facts:
- 200PVCP

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-11-06T19:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061830&info=20044220
- anchor: #n3766880
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency pipeline repairs in Xinhua District, Tainan City, affecting Dongrong Village and Wu'an Village. Water service will be interrupted from 2026年11月6日16:59 to 20:30.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T16:59:46
- End time: 2026-11-06T20:30:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-11-06T19:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061830&info=20044219
- anchor: #n3766872
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage update for Dadu District, Taichung City, due to emergency repairs on a burst pipe at No. 45, Pinghe Street. The outage affects Dadu Village and Yonghe Village and is scheduled from 2026年11月6日18:24 to 21:30.

Facts:
- No. 45, Pinghe Street
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T18:24:55
- End time: 2026-11-06T21:30:00

## 寶山第二水庫(放水至 石井溪)：自由溢流（新竹市,新竹縣）

- Published: 2026-11-06T19:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261106181840_0000&info=20044218
- anchor: #n3766873
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署 issued an updated notice that water is freely overflowing from Baoshan Second Reservoir into the Shijing River, affecting Baoshan and Emei townships in Hsinchu County and the East, North, and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City. Residents along the river are urged to take care and stay away from the riverbed.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T18:18:40
- End time: 2026-11-06T21:19:00

## Water outage (Yunlin County)

- Published: 2026-11-06T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061800&info=20044216
- anchor: #n3766875
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is carrying out a water outage in Gangdong Village, Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, for a pipeline replacement project on Zhongzheng Road.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T17:50:37
- End time: 2026-11-07T18:00:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-11-06T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061800&info=20044217
- anchor: #n3766874
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will interrupt water service in Jihe Village, Jidong Village, and Jiyang Village in Meinong District, Kaohsiung City, from 2026年11月6日至9日 for a pipeline replacement project on Section 3 of Zhongzheng Road.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T17:59:51
- Expiration time: 2026-11-09T17:00:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-11-06T18:50:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061750&info=20044215
- anchor: #n3766876
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Gengliao Village in Wugu District, New Taipei City, after a water pipe was damaged during metro construction. The outage is expected to last from 2026年11月6日17:44 to 11月7日00:30.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T17:44:53
- End time: 2026-11-07T00:30:00

## Water Outage (Changhua County)

- Published: 2026-11-06T18:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061740&info=20044212
- anchor: #n3766879
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will interrupt water service in parts of Tianwei Township, Changhua County, on 2026年11月7日 for pipeline replacement work.

Facts:
- 2026/11/07
- 08:30
- 17:00時

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-11-06T18:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061740&info=20044213
- anchor: #n3766878
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Kaotan Village in Renwu District and Mengli Village in Niaosong District, Kaohsiung City, due to emergency repairs at No. 119, Zhongshan Road. The outage is scheduled from 2026年11月6日17:37 to 11月7日17:00.

Facts:
- No. 119, Zhongshan Road
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T17:37:00
- Expiration time: 2026-11-07T17:00:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-11-06T18:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061740&info=20044214
- anchor: #n3766877
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Kaotan Village in Renwu District and Mengli Village in Niaosong District, Kaohsiung City. The outage is scheduled from 2026年11月6日17:38 to 11月7日17:00.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T17:38:28
- Expiration time: 2026-11-07T17:00:00

## Water outage (Yunlin County)

- Published: 2026-11-06T18:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061730&info=20044209
- anchor: #n3766909
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

To accommodate construction of the frontage road for the National Freeway 3 Gukeng Interchange, 台灣自來水公司 is carrying out a water service connection project affecting Shuidui Village and Hebao Village in Gukeng Township, Yunlin County.

## Water Outage (Pingtung County)

- Published: 2026-11-06T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061650&info=20044202
- anchor: #n3766882
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司、高樹鄉公所

台灣自來水公司 is carrying out pipeline work and interrupting water service in Changrong Village and Gaoshu Village, Gaoshu Township, Pingtung County, to accommodate a project by 高樹鄉公所.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T16:43:19
- Expiration time: 2026-11-09T17:00:00

## Water outage (Taitung County)

- Published: 2026-11-06T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061650&info=20044201
- anchor: #n3766881
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

A power outage for maintenance work has temporarily halted water supply from a booster station, affecting Shangde Village and Taiyuan Village in Donghe Township, Taitung County.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T16:47:35
- End time: 2026-11-11T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Pingtung County, Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-11-06T17:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061640&info=20044199
- anchor: #n3766884
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will carry out pipeline replacement work in Xinfeng Village, Gaoshu Township, affecting parts of Sandimen Township and Gaoshu Township in Pingtung County, as well as Liugui District in Kaohsiung City.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T16:36:07
- Expiration time: 2026-11-09T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Penghu County)

- Published: 2026-11-06T17:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061640&info=20044200
- anchor: #n3766883
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is lowering pipelines to accommodate the county government’s sewer box culvert project. Water service will be interrupted in Xiwen Village, Xiwei Village, and Dongwei Village in Magong City, Penghu County.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T16:38:41
- End time: 2026-11-09T16:00:00

## Strong Wind Advisory for Land Areas (Yellow Alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Penghu County)

- Published: 2026-11-06T17:30:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_strong-wind_202611061630001&info=20044194
- anchor: #n3766885
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署發布陸上強風特報（黃色燈號），指出6日下午至7日晚間，包括新北市、桃園市、新竹縣市、苗栗縣、臺中市、彰化縣、雲林縣、屏東縣、臺東縣、澎湖縣及連江縣在內的多個地區，有平均風6級以上或陣風8級以上的機率。

Facts:
- Average winds of scale 6 or above
- Gusts of scale 8 or above

## Water Outage (Chiayi City)

- Published: 2026-11-06T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061630&info=20044196
- anchor: #n3766887
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Because of pipeline replacement work on Section 2 of Daya Road, Minsheng North Road and other roads in Chiayi City, water outages will occur in parts of the jurisdiction. Users are asked to conserve water and store water in advance.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T16:20:50
- Expiration time: 2026-11-07T17:00:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-11-06T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202611061630&info=20044197
- anchor: #n3766886
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs after equipment malfunctioned at the Longgou booster station in Wugu District, resulting in water outages in several villages in Wugu District, New Taipei City.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-06T16:22:56
- End time: 2026-11-06T21:00:00

## California commutes sentences of all 548 death row inmates to life without parole | PNN

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:09:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834676
- anchor: #n3766847

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the sentences of all 548 people on the state's death row would be commuted to life without parole. The move is seen as a major step toward effectively abolishing the death penalty, but some cases require approval from the state Supreme Court.

Facts:
- 548 death row inmates
- 382 cases
- 737 death row inmates
- About 30 innocent people

## Former Macau lawmaker Au Kam San sentenced to 12 and a half years for violating national security law | 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:05:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834679
- anchor: #n3766846
- Companies mentioned: 公視新聞 PNN、陸委會、候鳥、香港國安處、台大

Former Macau Legislative Assembly member Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison for violating the National Security Law, in the first ruling in a related case in Macau. 陸委會 expressed regret and concern over the erosion of human rights. Hong Kong has also seen similar cases, including the sentencing of Joshua Wong and the arrest of bookstore workers. Experts say China is tightening its grip to maintain stability through heavy-handed controls and a chilling effect.

Facts:
- Sentenced to 12 and a half years by Macau's Court of First Instance
- On the 6th, Macau handed down its first ruling in a National Security Law case
- Served as a Legislative Assembly member for 20 years
- Political freedoms have gradually tightened since 2020
- Former Demosistō secretary-general Joshua Wong, who has been imprisoned for nearly 6 years
- Sentenced to 10 years
- Following the sale of Taiwan-published books at an independent bookstore in Hong Kong in July this year (2026)
- On the 5th, a male director of an organization supporting people in prison, “候鳥”
- The Chinese Communist Party's twenty-first National Congress is set to take place next year (2027)

## Prosecutors indict 4 over alleged Chinese funding under National Security Law, seek 14 years for Kao Chin Su-mei and 15 years for Chang Chun-chieh | 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-11-06T21:02:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834688
- anchor: #n3766845
- Companies mentioned: 公視新聞 PNN、台高檢署、海巡署、中央警察大學

台高檢署依國安法起訴無黨籍立委高金素梅及前助理張俊傑等4人，指控其自2005年起收受中共超過1.7億中資，透過「祖靈之邦團隊」協助對岸發展組織。檢方求刑高金素梅14年、張俊傑15年；張俊傑棄保潛逃後疑似偷渡出境，海巡署緊急查扣相關漁船並逮捕船東與船員。

Facts:
- Starting in 2005
- In 11 years
- More than 170 million from the Chinese Communist Party
- Just 3 days later
- 100,000 released on bail

## Taiwan stocks fall below 40,000; National Stabilization Fund steps in as FSC announces short-selling restrictions to take effect on the 9th | PNN

- Published: 2026-11-06T20:05:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834642
- anchor: #n3766848
- Companies mentioned: 統一投顧、台積電

Taiwan stocks plunged more than 3700 points on the 6th, falling below the 40,000 mark, while market value shed more than NT$31 trillion. The Financial Supervisory Commission announced that 5 measures to stabilize the market, including short-selling restrictions, would take effect on the 9th. The Ministry of Finance authorized the National Stabilization Fund to enter the market to shore up confidence.

Facts:
- Hit a low of 37,837 points
- Fell more than 3700 points
- Closed at 39,701 points
- Fell 1873 points
- Hit the 2020 limit-down price
- Fell NT$220
- Closed at NT$2,135
- Down NT$105
- Market value surged to NT$161.36 trillion
- More than NT$31 trillion was wiped out
- The cap was cut from 30% to 3%
- Cut to 3%
- Raised from 90% to 130%
- Raised to 130%
- Takes effect on Nov. 9
- Cumulative decline of 5,510 points
- Opened at 32.92 yuan
- Fell below NT$33
- Reached 33.04 yuan
- Fell by 1.64 jiao
- Closed at NT$32.768
- Rose 1.08 jiao

## Cho Jung-tai declines to countersign amendment exempting elderly from health insurance premiums, citing 3 major issues including gaps in support for vulnerable groups | PNN

- Published: 2026-11-06T19:00:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834641
- anchor: #n3766849

Premier Cho Jung-tai decided not to countersign an amendment to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, which would exempt people aged 65 and older from health insurance premiums. Executive Yuan spokesperson Li Hui-chih cited three major issues: removing the legal basis for some medical subsidies would leave gaps in support for vulnerable groups; the measure would create a huge fiscal burden and undermine intergenerational justice; and it would infringe on the Executive Yuan's authority over policy and budgets.

Facts:
- Aged 65 and above
- The income tax rate is below 20%
- 66,000 middle- and low-income seniors
- 超過8成以上65歲長者
- About NT$40 billion in additional funding would be needed each year

## 台64線丟包導致乘客遭輾身亡 多元計程車司機一審判刑13年 ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-11-06T18:05:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/834640
- anchor: #n3766850
- Companies mentioned: 多元計程車、Bolt

多元計程車「Bolt」駕駛林男於台64線將無自救力之乘客温男遺棄，致其遭後續車輛輾壓身亡。新北地院一審依遺棄致死罪判處林男有期徒刑13年。

Facts:
- Lin was sentenced to 13 years in prison
- Fatally run over by 4 subsequent drivers
- Prosecutors sought an 11-year sentence, which was somewhat lenient