Pingtung Literature Awards ceremony showcases creative energy across generations through diverse themes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Pingtung Literature Awards took “New Voices from the South” as their theme, receiving 652 entries and selecting 33 winning works. Their subjects ranged from land and family to social issues, showcasing the creative energy of different generations.
Lai Jui-lung holds campaign rally in Gangshan; President Lai: Central government will fully support Kaohsiung development
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Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung held a campaign rally in Gangshan, attended in support by President Lai Ching-te, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai and other political figures. Lai Ching-te said the central government would fully support Lai Jui-lung’s plans for Kaohsiung and his “Greater South New Silicon Valley” vision. Chen Chi-mai criticized the Kuomintang candidate’s plans to cut Kaohsiung’s budget and relocate facilities, and stressed that he had paid off NT$45.5 billion in debt during his term.
Facts
Cost NT$85 billion
During 6 years in office
Paid off NT$45.5 billion in debt
Served at city government for 10 years
Secured more than NT$600 billion in construction funding
Ko Chih-en joins Chiang Wan-an for campaign rally in Qishan, calls for northern-southern alliance to secure victory
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Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en held a campaign rally in Qishan, inviting Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang and others to speak in support. Ko said that if elected, she would establish a “Greater Kaohsiung Equality Office” and urged a northern-southern alliance to secure victory. Chiang and Huang also voiced support, stressing cooperation and shared values.
Man swept away by current while fishing in a stream in Wufeng, Taichung
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Three men were fishing in the Wu River in Wufeng District, Taichung City, when 1 of them was swept away by the swift current while pulling in a net. Firefighters found him after a search, but he showed no signs of life.
Han Kuo-yu backs Yu Shu-chen; former Hualien health bureau chief appears at Chang Chun’s support rally
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Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu traveled to Hualien to campaign for Kuomintang county magistrate candidate Yu Shu-chen, proposing a plan to connect communities across the Central Mountain Range. Former health bureau chief Chu Chia-hsiang appeared in support of independent candidate Chang Chun.
Facts
A 1-hour living circle
Just 28 kilometers apart
Build 4-lane and 8-lane roads
Saved nearly NT$7 billion in budget surplus
A universal payout of 20,000
Served as secretary-general of the township and city mayors’ association for 8 years
Visited all 13 townships and cities across the county
Promote sound social welfare policies for people aged 0 to 120
One year after Sanae Takaichi’s “Taiwan contingency” remarks, Japanese firms say investment in China will continue unchanged
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A year has passed since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s response about a “Taiwan contingency,” and there has been no clear thaw in China-Japan relations. Japanese companies exhibiting at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, including 優衣庫 and Toyota, said they continue to value the Chinese market, maintain investment and pursue localization strategies.
Facts
1-year anniversary
About 320 Japanese companies are exhibiting
Exhibiting at the China International Import Expo for the 7th consecutive year
Launched an all-electric vehicle in 2024
LEXUS signed an agreement with Shanghai in 2025 to build a wholly owned factory
Germany may get its first female president; Bavarian state parliament speaker reportedly has chancellor’s backing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Sources within Germany’s conservative ruling party said Bavarian state parliament speaker Ilse Aigner is expected to become Germany’s next president in 2027, making her the country’s first female head of state, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s support.
Facts
Now 61 years old
Will take office in 2027
Frank-Walter Steinmeier took office in 2017
Completing two 5-year terms
If her nomination is confirmed at the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union meeting on the 9th
She is all but certain to be formally elected president on Jan. 30 next year by members of both houses of parliament and representatives of civil society
Republican candidate who recorded a rap album paying tribute to Trump wins House seat
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Republican candidate Anthony Constantino defeated Democratic rival Blake Gendebien in New York’s 21st Congressional District to win a seat in the House of Representatives. He previously released a rap album paying tribute to Trump and calling for the release of Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Singapore’s Deepavali symbolizes light’s triumph over darkness; crowds in Little India showcase cultural diversity
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Deepavali weekend got underway in Singapore, with the Little India district brightly lit and bustling with crowds, showcasing cultural diversity and religious symbolism.
TPBL’s Lin Ting-chien dishes out 8 assists, guiding the offense as the Mars beat the Dreamers for their first win of the season
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The TPBL’s 台北台新戰神 beat 福爾摩沙夢想家 103-90 for their first win of the season, led by Lin Ting-chien’s 18 points and 8 assists and import player Marley’s 31 points.
Su Chiao-hui: Link the mountains and sea of the northeast coast to create a “diamond mountain town”
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Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui launched her joint campaign headquarters in Ruifang, proposing to connect the resources of the northeast coast’s mountains and sea and promote healthcare, long-term care, tourism and transport.
Facts
Upgrade the senior citizen card to 1,000 points
Denture subsidies of up to NT$50,000
Annual subsidies of up to NT$240,000 for residential long-term care facilities
Wallace Huo faces scrutiny over 'Emergency Room' role, says performance pressure is high; chooses scripts by instinct
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The first 2 episodes of the series 'The Miracle of the Emergency Room,' starring Wallace Huo, screened at the Golden Horse Film Festival. He admitted that the pressure of acting in a medical drama is high because terminology and procedures must be precise, and said he takes on Taiwanese dramas based on instinct and serendipity.
Malaysian Kinmen descendants return to their roots to honor ancestors and fulfill grandfather's wish
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Malaysian Kinmen descendants Wu Youqian, Wu Kezhen and others took advantage of the first direct flight between Kinmen and Malaysia to return to their ancestral home in Kinmen to honor their ancestors and visit the county-designated historic site Dadi Wu Xinquan Residence, fulfilling their grandfather's wish to return after going to Nanyang.
Keelung civic groups present policy and oversight pledge; Hsieh Kuo-liang and Tung Tzu-wei both sign
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
16 civic groups in Keelung put forward a campaign pledge containing 4 major visions and 12 policy demands, inviting mayoral candidates to sign and accept oversight. Kuomintang candidate Hsieh Kuo-liang and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Tung Tzu-wei have both signed.
China-Canada finance dialogue to resume; Beijing announces first yuan-denominated sovereign bond issuance in Canada
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue is expected to resume on the 9th. China's Ministry of Finance announced that it will issue green sovereign bonds worth no more than 4 billion yuan in Canada for the first time, a move seen as a way to deepen trade and financial ties between the two sides and promote the yuan's internationalization.
Facts
Worth no more than 4 billion yuan
Equivalent to NT$19.6 billion
The China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue, suspended for 8 years
Human rights group: China's transnational repression continues to expand, with 'grid workers' deployed overseas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The human rights organization 保護衛士 said in a report that, under the guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping, China has deployed 'grid workers' overseas since 2014, expanding the scale of transnational repression to at least 91 countries and 1,247 official contact points. It also exercises control through organizations such as 中華全國歸國華僑聯合會.
Facts
Following the exposure of Chinese overseas police stations 4 years ago
And began deploying 'grid workers' overseas in 2014
Documented activities at more than 100 Chinese overseas police stations operating in more than 50 countries
Expanded to at least 91 countries
1,247 Chinese government-designated overseas contact points
Chinese urban communities are generally divided into units of 300 to 500 households, or around 800 to 1,000 people
Around 4 million grids have been established across China
More than 4.5 million grid workers have been deployed
Yemeni rebels: Saudi airstrike on homes kills 11; rescue workers also attacked
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Media affiliated with the Yemeni rebel group 青年運動 accused Saudi Arabia of killing 11 people, including women and children, in an airstrike on homes in Yemen's Sanaa province, and said rescue workers were attacked by military aircraft.
Xie Zhanrong takes lead in 'A Useful Person'; works to earn a living without relying on father Xie Zuwu
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The film 'A Useful Person' screened at the Golden Horse Film Festival, with second-generation star Xie Zhanrong in the lead role. He said he had taken jobs building stages and pruning trees to make ends meet. Director Lee Yun-chan attended a press conference with actors Yang Yi-chan, Chang Shih-ying and others, and shared details of how Xie borrowed a wheelchair to experience the role.
Facts
TAIPEI, 7th —
63rd Golden Horse Awards
Will be held at the Taipei Music Center on the 22nd
Yao Jen-kung elected head of 足協; prioritizes helping women's team pursue World Cup berth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Yao Jen-kung was elected president of 中華民國足球協會 and said he would prioritize helping the women's team compete in the World Cup after taking office, while pledging to clarify the debt situation within 6 months.
Facts
31 of 46 votes
Fully clarify all debts in as little as 6 months
Actually, a veteran in the football community wanted to meet and talk about 足協 matters 2 and a half months ago
More than 400,000 workers take to the streets in Germany to demand pay raises and better working conditions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Germany's metalworkers' union 德國金屬工業工會 (IG Metall) staged strikes and rallies involving more than 400,000 workers across industries including automaking and mechanical engineering, demanding better pay and working conditions.
Xiaoliuqiu public ferry out of service after running aground; 大福航運 to provide extra sailings from Nov. 9
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Xiaoliuqiu's public ferry Liuxing ran aground and was damaged, forcing it out of service. 大福航運 will add sailings from Nov. 9 to support commuters, with the extra service expected to continue through the end of the year.
Elementary school teacher stopped from guiding students on museum visit; 新北市美術館 apologizes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Controversy erupted after Hsieh Chi-huang, academic affairs director at Chengfu Elementary School in New Taipei City, was stopped by staff from conducting his own tour while visiting 新北市美術館 with students. Wang Kai-wei, director of the museum's Marketing and Development Department, said the rules are intended to maintain gallery traffic flow and the quality of visitors' experience, and to prevent unauthorized commercial activity. The museum apologized for the staff's manner of communication and said it would take a more flexible approach to educational activities in the future.
Facts
Group visits and guided tours are available to groups of 20 to 120 people
Online registration and reservations are required 14 days before the visit
Li Qianlang's new book 'My Pursuit of Architecture, Along the Way': a conversation between a nostalgic man and his good friends
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Architectural scholar Li Qianlang has published a new book, 'My Pursuit of Architecture, Along the Way,' written by independent journalist Lin Hsin-yi. A book launch was held at the Theater Hall of the Bansong Broadcasting Station in New Taipei's Banqiao District, looking back on his half-century of research into cultural heritage and the people who helped him along the way.
Researchers found that 蘋果公司 maintains an unpublished multilingual graylist containing tens of thousands of words and phrases that are restricted from being suggested to users through the iPhone keyboard's autocorrect or swipe-typing features. The list includes vulgar language and terms related to drugs and sexual violence, as well as politically sensitive phrases such as 'Dictator Trump' and 'Sleepy Joe.' Apple said the design is intended to avoid offering inappropriate suggestions and that users can still type the terms themselves; a digital civil liberties group called for transparency and customization options.
Facts
Tens of thousands of words and phrases
Predicts hundreds of millions of iPhone users
Companies mentioned：蘋果公司、Apple、中央社、路透社、電子邊疆基金會、Electronic Frontier Foundation
White House chief of staff Wiles to leave post; UK media: Trump berated her over election rout
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that deputy chief of staff Miller would replace White House chief of staff Wiles. British media reported that Trump berated Wiles over the Republican Party's midterm election rout, prompting her resignation.
Facts
4 people familiar with the matter
At a meeting attended by other aides on the 5th
Will take office on the 9th
Trump posted on the social media platform Truth Social on the 6th
Looking back on election night (the 3rd)
2 sources said
每日郵報 reported this summer
Remain in the role until February next year
Wiles had scheduled an off-site event at Camp David for the 7th
Lai Jui-lung holds “Bei-Gao Long-Yang” rally in Gangshan; Shen Po-yang’s Taiwanese video grabs attention
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Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung held a “Bei-Gao Long-Yang” rally in Gangshan, with President Lai Ching-te, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai and other political figures showing their support. Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang backed Lai Jui-lung with a prerecorded video in Taiwanese. His halting Taiwanese became a highlight, as the crowd chanted, “Northern Kaohsiung and Taipei both win.”
French unions and students to march again; Yellow Vest movement calls on public to engage in mass civil disobedience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
French unions and student groups plan to hold an authorized march in Paris to protest rising living costs. The Yellow Vest movement has refused to take part, instead planning a separate gathering at Place de la Concorde, where demonstrations have been banned by authorities, and calling on the public to engage in mass civil disobedience.
Facts
70,000 police and security personnel to be deployed nationwide
The Yellow Vest movement began 8 years ago in opposition to the French government’s plan to raise fuel taxes under President Emmanuel Macron
Break in Indigenous hunting traditions prompts cross-tribal interest in Pingtung animal-hide clothing course
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Paiwan people in Laiyi Township, Pingtung, are holding a course on traditional animal-hide clothing. A break in hunting traditions has drawn students from Wutai Township in northern Pingtung and Taitung to learn across tribal lines, helping pass on symbols of battle achievements and warrior status.
Cabinet declines to countersign amendments to Senior Citizens Welfare Act; blue and green camps clash over constitutional and fiscal responsibility
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Executive Yuan decided not to countersign amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act. The Kuomintang caucus criticized the government for disregarding public opinion and the burden on the sandwich generation, while the Democratic Progressive Party caucus called on the Kuomintang to explain its funding plans and protections for disadvantaged groups.
Facts
Seniors aged 65 and over
83% of seniors qualify for the exemption
4.176 million people aged 65 and older across Taiwan
Health insurance premiums for as many as 2.343 million people are being shouldered by their children
The Executive Yuan has refused to countersign 9 times in a row
Northeast monsoon to strengthen from the night of 11/8; lows to reach 16 degrees on the 10th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration forecast that the northeast monsoon will strengthen from the night of 11/8. Heavy rain is possible in greater Taipei and northeastern Taiwan on the 9th, while lows in areas north of central Taiwan and the northeast will fall to 16 degrees on the 10th. Typhoon Cempaka has also formed and is expected to move away from Taiwan.
Car catches fire on National Freeway 1 in Tainan’s Rende section; blaze extinguished, no injuries
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A car caught fire on National Freeway 1 in the Rende section of Tainan. Firefighters rushed to extinguish the blaze. No one was injured, and the cause is under investigation.
Huang Hsiao-wen gets late call-up to WB Cup season-ending finals, hopes to cap season on a high note
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Taiwanese boxer Huang Hsiao-wen received a late call-up to compete in the WB Cup season-ending finals, hoping to cap the season on a high note. The 中華民國拳擊協會 held a celebration banquet and handed out prize money.
International oil prices remain elevated; 中油: gasoline and diesel prices to remain unchanged from the 9th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中油 announced that gasoline and diesel prices will remain unchanged from the 9th: 92-octane unleaded gasoline at NT$31.2, 95-octane unleaded gasoline at NT$32.7, 98-octane unleaded gasoline at NT$34.7, and premium diesel at NT$29.9. To ease the burden on households and stabilize prices, the government expanded commodity tax cuts and implemented a special price-stabilization mechanism for the U.S.-Iran war, absorbing a total of NT$8.0.
Facts
92-octane unleaded gasoline at NT$31.2 per liter
95-octane unleaded gasoline at 32.7 yuan per liter
98-octane unleaded gasoline at 34.7 yuan per liter
Super diesel at 29.9 yuan per liter
Absorbing NT$3.7 and NT$2.1 per liter for gasoline and diesel, respectively
Absorbing an additional NT$4.3 and NT$5.9, respectively
Total absorption of NT$8.0 each for gasoline and diesel
Expanded subsidies for gasoline and diesel total about NT$34.07 billion
Clash erupts at Taoyuan hotel; 4 Taoyuan officers suspected of involvement, disciplined for failing to report
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A dispute among patrons broke out at a hotel on Baoshan Street in Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, and police fired warning shots to subdue those involved. An investigation found that 4 criminal investigators from the Dayuan and 中壢分局 went to a hotel private room to mediate without filing a report, violating regulations and receiving demerits. A squad leader surnamed Wu received a major demerit and was reassigned to administrative policing.
Supporters’ group opens in Miaoli’s Gongguan; Chen Pin-an helps injured elderly person get medical care after fall
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chen Pin-an, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Miaoli County executive candidate, held an opening event for a supporters’ group in Gongguan today. After the event, an elderly person fell and was injured. Chen and his team helped call 119 and arranged for the person to receive medical treatment.
Chen Chien-hsien backs Chiu Chen-yuan; 國民黨 Hsinchu County branch: Blue-White joint campaigning does not violate party rules
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國民黨 Hsinchu County Deputy Magistrate Chen Chien-hsien publicly backed 民眾黨 Zhubei mayoral candidate Chiu Chen-yuan. The 國民黨 Hsinchu County branch said in a statement that Blue-White candidates appearing together is normal political interaction and differs from violating party rules by campaigning for 民進黨.
High school girl cuts off cockroach heads to study grooming behavior, wins gold at 旺宏科學獎
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsu Yi-chen, a student at Taipei Municipal Zhongshan Girls High School, won a gold medal at the 25th 旺宏科學獎 for research on grooming behavior in headless cockroaches and neural matrix theory. Hsu Wei-cheng and Tu Cheng-hung of Chiayi Senior High School also won gold for a project examining the effect of brine shrimp phototaxis on Meniscus deformation. Each received a NT$400,000 scholarship.
Taiwanese man dies after fall at Bangkok department store; representative office confirms identity and assists family
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Taiwanese man believed to be about 40 fell from a height to the basement 1st floor of a shopping center in Bangkok, Thailand, and later died in hospital. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand has confirmed his identity and is assisting his family. Police are reviewing surveillance footage to determine what happened.
Facts
About 40 years old
7 p.m. on the 6th
Between the 2nd and 3rd floors of the shopping center
Russian forces strike energy facilities around Kyiv overnight, damage key bridge, leaving 1 dead and 8 injured
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russian forces launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas overnight, damaging energy facilities and the North Bridge and leaving 1 dead and 8 injured.
11/7 International Evening News | Female executive close to Huang Renxun suspected of being a Chinese spy; Trump says “Iran’s air defenses could be blown up in 15 minutes”; Beijing confirms for first time that talks are underway on a “Xi-Trump trilateral meeting”
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has asked Jensen Huang to attend a closed-door briefing and explain his interactions with Alice Huang.
Original輝達與台北市政府簽下北士科基地地上權50年契約，權利金為122億元。
Trump said the U.S. military could probably destroy an Iranian air defense system in about 15 minutes.
Beijing has for the first time confirmed that it is communicating about a trilateral meeting involving Xi Jinping, Trump and Putin.
Tomorrow's weather / The strongest cold air is on the way! From this day, temperatures will plunge by 16 degrees and heavy rain will bring cold, wet weather. Next week's forecast at a glance.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Central Weather Administration forecaster Chang Cheng-chuan issued next week's weather forecast, saying that conditions will be comfortable on the 8th, with highs reaching 32 degrees. The northeast monsoon will strengthen from the 9th, bringing rain and lower temperatures. Early on the 10th, lows in central and northern Taiwan will fall to 16-17 degrees. Typhoon Chapaka is moving away from Taiwan and will have no direct impact.
Facts
Tomorrow (the 8th), most areas will remain partly cloudy to sunny, with daytime highs in western Taiwan reaching up to 32 degrees.
On Monday next week (the 9th), a stronger northeast monsoon will affect the region, and heavier localized rain is possible in greater Taipei and Yilan.
Early on the 10th, lows in central and northern Taiwan and the northeast could fall to 16 to 17 degrees.
Typhoon Chapaka is expected to turn toward waters south of Japan and will have no direct impact on Taiwan.
After the northeast monsoon weakens on the 12th, skies across the region will turn partly cloudy to sunny.
This article analyzes why Cao Cao did not take Diao Chan, suggesting that he may have feared her strategic ability, and clarifies that Diao Chan does not appear in the historical records.
Facts
Cao Cao and Liu Bei joined forces to attack Lü Bu. In the third year of Jian'an (198 AD), Lü Bu was defeated and captured at Xiapi, then executed, after which Diao Chan fell into Cao Cao's hands.
In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Diao Chan is the adopted daughter of Wang Yun, a minister, and brings about Dong Zhuo's death by driving a wedge between him and Lü Bu.
Guan Yu once asked Cao Cao for permission to marry Du Shi, the wife of Qin Yilu, but Cao Cao changed his mind and took her for himself after seeing her beauty.
Neither the historical Records of the Three Kingdoms nor the Book of the Later Han mentions Diao Chan or the full chain of stratagems.
After Work, International》Why did Taiwan stocks plunge? Foreign investors sell heavily! Shih Chun-chi reveals the margin-call effect: Why can't buying TSMC hedge risk?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former Deputy Premier Shih Chun-chi analyzed that foreign investors sold more than NT$1 trillion in Taiwan stocks and converted the proceeds into foreign currency because of election uncertainty and margin calls. He said TSMC cannot serve as a hedge because it is part of the AI supply chain, but expects funds to return quickly after the market correction.
Facts
Foreign investors have sold more than NT$1 trillion in Taiwan stocks and converted the proceeds into foreign currency for transfer overseas.
The New Taiwan dollar at one point weakened to 32.9 per U.S. dollar.
Gold recently fell below US$4,000 an ounce, and even below US$3,900.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has fallen back to 4.91% from above 5%.
Over the past 42 years, the U.S. S&P 500 has risen about 15% in the six months following midterm elections.
謝國樑 shows his support! Keelung Beyblade tournament final on Nov. 21; registration schedule at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang attended a press conference for the “Favorite Beyblade” event on Nov. 7 and announced that registration was open. The event aims to combine music and competition to promote diverse development among young people. Registration closes on Nov. 13.
Facts
Keelung City's Department of Children's and Youth Affairs held a press conference for the “Favorite Beyblade” event on Nov. 7 at the large canopy of the Keelung Intercity Bus Terminal.
Registration is free and runs from Nov. 7 to 13.
Applicants must be registered residents of Keelung or attend school in Keelung.
The competition is divided into a youth group for those under 18 and an open group for those aged 18 and over.
The youth group's preliminary and semifinal rounds will take place on Nov. 15.
The open group's preliminary and semifinal rounds will be held from Nov. 16 to 20 at Keelung Silo 4WD.
The top 3 contestants in each group will advance to the final, to be held on the afternoon of Nov. 21 at the Keelung Youth Welfare Service Center.
Anesthesiologists' monthly salary of NT$600,000 isn't the highest! This Changhua Christian Hospital specialty averages NT$1.57 million a month, leading the medical field; hospital director explains pay gap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A monthly salary of NT$600,000 for an anesthesiologist at Hsinchu Mackay Memorial Hospital has sparked debate. Changhua Christian Hospital disclosed that its thoracic surgeons earn an average of NT$1.577 million a month, the highest in the field. The hospital said pay varies according to the work performed and costs are strictly controlled, allowing it to offer generous salaries while continuing to care for disadvantaged patients.
Facts
Original新竹馬偕紀念醫院麻醉科主治醫師保障月薪為60萬元。
Original彰化基督教醫學中心胸腔外科醫師平均月薪達157.7萬元。
Cardiac surgeons at Changhua Christian Hospital earn an average monthly salary of NT$1.439 million.
Changhua Christian Hospital follows a pay-for-work system, adjusting compensation according to workload and risk.
Changhua Christian Hospital Superintendent Chen Mu-kuan said procurement procedures are open and transparent to reduce operating expenses.
Taiwan's short-selling restrictions will limit short sales through securities borrowing and lending. They will mainly affect investors who use this method and are intended to stabilize the market and prevent sharp stock-price swings.
Eight years of service for a smarter Zhubei: No. 1 Wu Hsu-chih says the city must look beyond party lines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Zhubei mayoral candidate Wu Hsu-chih, drawing on eight years of local service, has proposed an elderly support network, an AI city-services assistant, and upgrades to agriculture and fisheries in the western district, with a message of looking beyond party lines to see the city.
Facts
Wu Hsu-chih is a Hsinchu County councilor and the No. 1 candidate for Zhubei mayor.
Wu Hsu-chih proposed an “Elderly Living Support Network” to integrate information on senior citizens' cards, transportation to medical appointments, long-term care services and more.
Wu Hsu-chih has a background in information science and previously helped promote the development of an AI industry alliance.
For Zhuxi and the western district, Wu Hsu-chih proposed upgrading agriculture and fisheries, showcasing mullet culture and developing smart aquaculture.
Wu Hsu-chih's campaign slogan is “Look beyond party lines and see the city.”
Saudi Arabia seeks Syria's help? Taps its war experience to train Yemen's military, provides US$400 million for reconstruction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
To strengthen its position on the Yemeni battlefield, Saudi Arabia has invited Syria to send military advisers to help train troops and has signed a defense cooperation agreement. Saudi Arabia has also provided Syria with loans of more than US$400 million for reconstruction, drawing attention from the U.S. and Europe over regional stability.
Facts
Saudi Arabia has contacted Syria's new government and sent military advisers to Yemen to help train government forces.
Syrian President al-Sharaa met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and signed a defense cooperation agreement.
Turkey approves Mecca defense pact, clearing legal hurdles for military support to Saudi Arabia.
The United States warns Syria that direct involvement in Yemen’s civil war could draw it into a broader Middle East conflict.
Soybean and sunflower oils make the list! Doctor reveals 6 high-Omega-6 oils you should never eat often, as they may fuel cancer and inflammation.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Liao Zhiying, a doctor at 中國醫藥大學附設醫院, warns that excessive and imbalanced consumption of high-Omega-6 oils such as soybean and sunflower oil could trigger chronic inflammation and promote cancer growth. The public is advised to adjust their diets and keep the Omega-6-to-Omega-3 intake ratio between 1:1 and 4:1.
Facts
Omega-6 is involved in the body’s immune and inflammatory responses. Consuming too much Omega-6 over the long term while lacking Omega-3 may make it harder for the body to maintain normal regulation of inflammation.
Related animal studies have found that Omega-6 may stimulate the mTORC1 signaling pathway, which is associated with the growth of triple-negative breast cancer cells. Other cancer research has also examined prostate, colorectal and liver cancer.
The Omega-6-to-Omega-3 ratio in modern diets often reaches 15:1 or even 20:1, while the ideal intake ratio is 1:1 to 4:1.
Oils with the highest Omega-6 content, in descending order, are grapeseed oil at 72%, sunflower oil at 68%, corn oil at 58%, soybean oil at 54%, sesame oil at 41% and peanut oil at 36%.
Violation as soon as he drove out of his home! He received 17 tickets in 12 days and lost more than NT$20,000; judge cancels all fines for 1 reason.
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A man surnamed Wu in Tainan was reported by a neighbor 17 times for failing to use his turn signal, and was fined more than NT$20,000. The Kaohsiung High Administrative Court found the neighbor’s surveillance-camera recordings were targeted and not made for traffic safety purposes, and overturned all the fines.
Facts
Between Aug. 17 and 29 last year, a man surnamed Wu in Tainan received 17 tickets after a neighbor filmed him with a surveillance camera and reported him to police for failing to use his turn signal when driving out of his home.
Beginning Aug. 14 last year, the complainant filed a total of 89 reports concerning vehicles registered to Wu: 79 involving passenger cars, 6 involving large heavy motorcycles and 4 involving regular heavy motorcycles.
After reviewing the case, the Kaohsiung High Administrative Court found that the evidence had not been gathered to protect traffic safety and overturned all 17 fines.
The court’s review found that the surveillance camera was pointed at a neighboring home’s entrance and the road in front of it, indicating that it was recording the daily comings and goings of a specific resident.
Zhang Jiajun launches senior supporters’ group, pledges health insurance coverage for those aged 65 and older and upgrades to senior card benefits.
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Yunlin County magistrate candidate Zhang Jiajun launched a senior supporters’ group on the 7th and announced plans to subsidize health insurance premiums for people aged 65 and older and make senior card points more useful. The policies aim to ease older adults’ medical expenses and make daily life more convenient. Incumbent County Magistrate Chang Li-shan supports the plans, which have been included in the budget.
Facts
Yunlin County magistrate candidate Zhang Jiajun attended the launch of a senior supporters’ group on the 7th and put forward policies for older adults.
A government subsidy for health insurance premiums for people aged 65 and older will take effect next year.
The county government will cover the health insurance premiums paid out of pocket by people aged 65 and older.
On average, each older adult can save nearly NT$10,000 a year through the health insurance subsidy.
The expanded senior card program will allow points to be used at community pharmacies, farmers’ association supermarkets and retail outlets.
Incumbent County Magistrate Chang Li-shan has included the health insurance subsidy for older adults in next year’s overall budget.
Hou You-yi and Eric Chu back Hsieh Kuo-liang; KMT rallies around keeping Taiwan Railways and bringing the metro to Anle as it steps up its Keelung mayoral campaign.
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Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang held a street march focused on transportation construction on the 7th, with Hou You-yi and Eric Chu appearing in support. The KMT rallied to build campaign momentum, highlighting progress on the Keelung Metro and efforts to secure its second-phase route network to improve cross-city travel and spur regional development.
Facts
Original基隆市長謝國樑於7日舉辦「台鐵不退場、捷運進安樂」踩街嘉年華暨後援會大會師。
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi and former KMT Chairman Eric Chu attended to show their support for Hsieh Kuo-liang.
More than five thousand supporters attended the event, where heavy rain fell for a time.
The Keelung Metro’s electromechanical systems and track turnkey contract were successfully awarded in October this year.
Hsieh Kuo-liang advocates retaining Taiwan Railways service while seeking to extend the second phase of the metro to Anle District and central Keelung.
The Keelung Metro is aiming to begin service in 2033.
How long should you keep a car before replacing it? Experts reveal the right time to retire an old car: it’s not about mileage, and getting it right can save a lot.
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U.S. automotive and personal finance experts offer guidance on when to replace an old car, stressing that mileage alone should not determine the decision. They recommend using the 50% rule to compare repair costs with the car’s value, while also calculating total ownership costs to make the most economical choice.
Facts
The American Automobile Association (美國汽車協會) (AAA) has proposed the 50% rule: when a single repair costs half the car’s current used-market value, owners should reconsider whether continued repairs are worthwhile.
Edmunds Director of Market Insights Ivan Drury and auto repair shop owner Alan Gelfand say that if a vehicle is in good overall condition and only one part has failed, a costly repair may still be worthwhile if it allows the car to run reliably for years.
Financial planner Jeff Judge recommends calculating the total cost of ownership for both options, including repairs, maintenance, insurance and loan payments.
Negative equity means that an old car’s current used-market value or trade-in value is lower than the outstanding loan balance.
Crowds of a thousand turn out at Longfeng Fishing Harbor in Zhunan! Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Branch holds Silver JOIN the Future walk and career expo, promoting age-friendly workplaces, hands-on job training and return-to-work policies.
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The Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Branch of the Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor (勞動部勞動力發展署桃竹苗分署) held a large walk and career expo at Longfeng Fishing Harbor in Zhunan, combining recognition for age-friendly employers with job-training activities to promote policies helping middle-aged and older adults return to work.
Facts
The Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Branch of the Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor (勞動部勞動力發展署桃竹苗分署) held the Silver JOIN the Future: Brighten Your Career walk and career expo at Longfeng Fishing Harbor in Zhunan, Miaoli County.
More than a thousand people attended the event, showcasing the vitality of the mature-age generation.
Six age-friendly employers were recognized at the event: 芮薇荷國際, 威策電腦, 泓格科技, 永一幼兒園, 英茗德食品 and 環球晶圓.
泓格科技 showcased assistive equipment for job redesign, including a height-adjustable cart.
Original「五五就業促進獎勵」計畫中，全時工作最高可請領6萬元獎勵金。
The event offered a range of job-training activities, including DIY planting and leather crafting.
Workforce Development Agency Deputy Director-General Chen Shih-chang and Miaoli County Deputy Magistrate Chiu Li-li attended and presided over the opening.
U.S. midterm elections: She is California’s first elected Chinese American lieutenant governor! Fiona Ma’s grandfather, a Chinese military lieutenant general, draws attention.
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California State Treasurer Fiona Ma was elected lieutenant governor in the 2026 midterm elections, becoming the first Asian American woman to hold the office. Her family background has drawn attention, including that of her grandfather, former Kunming Mayor Ma Zhen.
Facts
Fiona Ma was elected California lieutenant governor in the 2026 midterm elections, receiving 65.1% of the vote.
Fiona Ma is the first elected Asian American lieutenant governor in California history.
Fiona Ma’s grandfather, Ma Zhen, served as Kunming’s first mayor.
Fiona Ma has master’s degrees in accounting and business administration and is a certified public accountant (CPA).
Fiona Ma’s parents arrived in the United States with US$3,000.
New Taipei launches tree brown root rot reporting platform, creates hotspot map to protect urban trees.
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The New Taipei City Agriculture Department has launched the New Taipei Tree Brown Root Rot Reporting Platform, integrating GPS and image uploads and creating a five-year data-based hotspot map to strengthen roadside tree safety management and disease prevention.
Facts
The New Taipei City Agriculture Department has officially launched the New Taipei Tree Brown Root Rot Reporting Platform, featuring mobile GPS location and photo-upload functions.
The new platform compiles five years of past brown root rot reports and prevention data to create a dedicated hotspot map.
Brown root rot is a fungal disease that attacks the vascular tissue in tree roots, causing decay in the roots and the base of the trunk and weakening their ability to support the tree.
If members of the public notice suspected symptoms, such as unusually yellowing leaves and leaf drop or a web-like fungal mat covering the base of a tree trunk, they can use their phones at any time to share their location, take a photo and file a report.
Management agencies can use data gathered from public reports to update the hotspot map, more accurately assess the health risks to nearby trees and prioritize preventive inspections in high-risk areas.
New Taipei City Agriculture Department Director Chen Hsi-hui said that combining technology with public-private cooperation can build a comprehensive tree safety protection network.
Observing turtle ecology in New Taipei’s Dahan River constructed wetlands: discovering the diverse appeal of waterside wildlife.
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The New Taipei City Government's High Beach and Riverbank Engineering Management Office said ecological monitoring at the Dahan River artificial wetland found that red-eared sliders were the most numerous turtles. It also found native Chinese stripe-necked turtles, Chinese softshell turtles and invasive diamondback terrapins, with the aim of promoting ecological conservation.
Facts
At the Dahan River artificial wetland in New Taipei City, the Chinese stripe-necked turtle is a native freshwater turtle commonly found in lowland waters in Taiwan. Its head and neck have yellow-green and black stripes.
According to ecological monitoring records from the Dahan River artificial wetland over the years, red-eared sliders were the most numerous turtle species surveyed.
A survey in 114 recorded Taiwan-native Chinese softshell turtles and the non-native pet turtle, the diamondback terrapin, at the Dahan River artificial wetland.
Huang Yu-pin is the director of the New Taipei City Government's High Beach and Riverbank Engineering Management Office.
The Dahan River Wetland Ecological Corridor Visitor Center is located in the riverside park beneath Huajiang Bridge in New Taipei City and is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Kinmen targets the winter tourism market! ITF travel fair combines battlefield culture and ecological tours to position for 2027 tourism opportunities
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金門縣政府 brought together local resources at the 2026 ITF travel fair, focusing on battlefield culture and winter ecology while positioning early for tourism opportunities with the 2027 Kinmen Marathon.
Facts
The 2026 ITF Taiwan International Travel Fair opened at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center on the 6th.
金門縣政府 is focusing its promotion on battlefield culture, winter ecology and local festivals.
The 2027 Kinmen Marathon is expected to take place next January.
Travel agencies have launched the “Kinmen Veterans Call-Up” package, offering flights and accommodation for 3 days and 2 nights.
People who spend at least 1,000 yuan can enter a prize drawing, with prizes including airline tickets and ferry tickets between Kinmen and Xiamen.
The spinning-top battle is on in Keelung! Hsieh Kuo-liang brings together players young and old for a showdown
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Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang attended a news conference for the “Favorite Battle Tops” event on Nov. 7, promoting a spinning-top competition that combines skill and strategy. Free registration is open through Nov. 13. Competitors will be grouped by age, with the final to be held on Nov. 21. The event aims to put the “Keelung Cultural Youth 3+1” policy into practice and provide young people with a platform for diverse development.
Facts
Keelung City's Department of Children's and Youth Affairs held a press conference for the “Favorite Beyblade” event on Nov. 7 at the large canopy of the Keelung Intercity Bus Terminal.
Free registration for the event is open from now through Nov. 13 to people registered as residents of Keelung or studying in the city.
Da Bao, drummer with the PALLAS band, has 10 years of spinning-top experience and once won the “Music Festival Spinning Top King” title.
The preliminary and semifinal rounds for the youth division will be held on Nov. 15, while the general division will compete from Nov. 16 to 20.
The top 3 finishers in each of the 2 divisions will advance to the final, to be held on the afternoon of Nov. 21 at the Keelung City Youth Welfare Service Center.
台灣人壽 has held a 15-year, three-generation family walk, building a 440,000-kilometer health journey; 2,000 people join the zoo TeamWalk to accumulate priceless health assets
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台灣人壽 held its 15th three-generation family walk at the Taipei Zoo on the 7th, with 2,000 participants covering a total of 440,000 kilometers. The event combined ecological conservation with health promotion, drew support from government officials and sports ambassadors, and worked with groups serving disadvantaged communities to promote sustainable health across generations.
Facts
The walking event was held at the Taipei Zoo, with 2,000 children and adults taking part.
The 440,000 kilometers covered is equivalent to walking around Taiwan 405 times.
The event supported the Ministry of Environment's “Bag to Bag, Box to Box” campaign and collected 300 used bags.
This year, about 160 grandparents and disadvantaged children from 3 charitable partner organizations took part.
The conservation animals sponsored by 中國信託 include African wild asses, pangolins, black-faced spoonbills and land crabs.
Huang Shu-mei, 84, has taken part in the walking event for 2 consecutive years.
Will Taiwan stocks plunge again on Monday? Short-selling restrictions take effect and the National Stabilization Fund has 500 billion on standby; investment advisers watch 1 key indicator
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Concerns over volatility in Taiwan's stock market on Monday come as short-selling restrictions take effect and the National Stabilization Fund has 500 billion on standby, with investment advisers focusing on key indicators to analyze the market's direction.
Treating politics as a personal show? Chen Kuan-yu criticizes Cheng Chao-fang on History Bro's program: “He only cares about himself”
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During the Hsinchu County magistrate election campaign, Zhubei City representative candidate Chen Kuan-yu used a program and Facebook posts to sharply criticize DPP Zhubei mayoral candidate Cheng Chao-fang for pursuing personal political interests excessively. Chen said Cheng downplayed party identity and used an ambiguous strategy, comparing his conduct to that of a selfish corporate manager who sacrifices the interests of the party and colleagues.
Facts
As the Hsinchu County magistrate election enters its final stretch, controversies involving DPP candidate Cheng Chao-fang and his family have become a focus of the campaign battle.
Zhubei City representative candidate Chen Kuan-yu criticized Cheng Chao-fang on the online program “History Bro.”
Chen Kuan-yu titled his Facebook post “No greater good, only self-interest: A workplace perspective on Cheng Chao-fang.”
Chen Kuan-yu questioned Cheng Chao-fang's campaign materials for using blue extensively, saying they downplay the DPP's traditional green color and party emblem.
Cheng Chao-fang previously drew criticism after his name appeared as a sign-off on public construction projects.
Chen Kuan-yu believes Cheng Chao-fang has given Taiwan People's Party Zhubei mayoral candidate Chiu Chen-yuan more of a political platform.
Taiwan's newest expressway is complete! After 20 years of waiting, the entire route opens tomorrow, 11/8: “20.8 kilometers linking national highways,” cutting travel time by 20 minutes
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The Directorate General of Highways under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced the completion of the western extension of Highway 76. The 20.8-kilometer route will open on Nov. 8. Linking several expressways, the project will shorten travel times and promote industrial development in central Taiwan.
Facts
The western extension of Highway 76 is about 20.8 kilometers long and will officially open to traffic at 12 p.m. on Nov. 8.
Original台76線西延段總經費約195.532億元。
After the road opens, the trip from Fangyuan to Caotun is expected to fall from about 55 minutes to 35 minutes.
The western extension of Highway 76 begins at the Fangyuan interchange on Highway 61 and connects to the existing Highway 76.
In 2018, then-Premier Lai Ching-te approved the plan and related budget for the Highway 76 extension project.
The western extension of Highway 76 has 3 interchanges along its route: County Route 148, Xinshui and Highway 19.
Is Ko Wen-je unwilling to appear with Chiang Wan-an because of 2 major grievances? Huang Kuo-chang says Blue-White interactions are natural: “I won't speculate about the boss's wishes”
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Responding on the 7th to media reports that Ko Wen-je was unwilling to appear with Chiang Wan-an because of grievances over the North Taiwan Science Park and Jinghua City cases, Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang said he would not speculate about Ko's intentions and praised 2 achievements. Huang described Blue-White interactions as improving and announced that the TPP would join Chiang's march on the 14th. He also invited Chiang to attend the TPP's rally on the 21st and urged voters to cast their ballots.
Facts
Huang Kuo-chang said he would not speculate about Ko Wen-je's intentions and described Blue-White interactions as improving.
Huang Kuo-chang praised the North Taiwan Science Park as an important project completed during Ko Wen-je's tenure and said it laid the groundwork for future development.
The Taiwan People's Party confirmed it will take part in Chiang Wan-an's “March for Peace of Mind” on the 14th.
The Taiwan People's Party has invited Chiang Wan-an to attend its rally in front of Taipei City Hall on the 21st.
Huang Kuo-chang criticized the DPP for conducting a politically motivated judicial persecution of Ko Wen-je, leading to a decline in the city.
Huang Kuo-chang and Lee Chuan attended the founding rally for New Taipei City Councilor Chen Shih-hsuan's campaign headquarters.
Media reports say Ko Wen-je is unwilling to appear with Chiang Wan-an because of 2 major grievances over the North Taiwan Science Park and Jinghua City cases.
【The WordPress security watchdog】Even while you sleep. Launch of “LOCKWARD,” a security service that protects companies’ and stores’ brands with 24-hour monitoring
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MAKEOVERS株式会社 has launched “LOCKWARD,” a security service that automatically monitors and restores WordPress sites 24 hours a day.
A pop-up by emerging shoe brand〈HOMIES〉will be held at L'ÉCHOPPE Shibuya store. The lineup includes 4 styles in total, including the signature “Heel Socks” model. 【L'ÉCHOPPE】
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A pop-up by shoe brand〈HOMIES〉will be held at L'ÉCHOPPE Shibuya store, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ. The lineup includes 4 styles in total, including the signature “Heel Socks” model.
Facts
4 styles in total
Mon., Nov. 9
Nov. 22 (Sun.)
03-6712-5770
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、L'ECHOPPE、L'ÉCHOPPE、HOMIES、Saint James Japon、WILL WORKS、LADUREE JAPON、ル・プチメック
LEO今井 to hold a solo band show next February embodying his 20-year career. Today, he opened advance ticket sales and released a short video tracing his solo work.
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LEO今井 announced that he will hold a solo band show, “TOKYO LIGHTS – 20 YEARS OF DRUDGING EMULSION,” at Daikanyama SPACE ODD on Feb. 10, 2027, to mark the 20th anniversary of his solo career. Official advance ticket sales have begun.
The 2nd collaboration café with comedian Eiko Kano’s official YouTube channel “EIKO!GO!!” and and GALLERY will open from Dec. 9 (Wed.) in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Sendai!
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A limited-time collaboration café between “and GALLERY,” operated by アイティーエンタテインメント株式会社, and comedian Eiko Kano’s official YouTube channel “EIKO!GO!!” will be held at locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Sendai starting Dec. 9, 2026.
MONAKI featured on the cover and in the opening feature! The December issue of “+act. (Plus Act.)” goes on sale Nov. 12
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株式会社ワニブックス will release the December 2026 issue of its bimonthly magazine “+act. (Plus Act.)” on Nov. 12. モナキ will appear on the cover and in the opening feature for the first time, in a special feature issue. A supplement and bookstore bonuses will also be available.
【渡辺真知子】The Tokyo performance of the latest concert, “渡辺真知子コンサート 2026〜唇よ、熱く君を語れ〜Vol.3,” will receive its first-ever exclusive TV broadcast on 歌謡ポップスチャンネル in February 2027!
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The performance by 渡辺真知子 at Tokyo International Forum on Nov. 7, 2026, will receive its first-ever exclusive TV broadcast on 歌謡ポップスチャンネル in February 2027.
AKEY CONSULTING named partner of business networking event in Shinagawa featuring 荒田裕介, guest on “令和の虎Youth”
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株式会社AKEY CONSULTING has been named a partner of a business networking event to be held in Shinagawa, Tokyo, on Nov. 13, 2026. 荒田裕介, who appeared on “令和の虎Youth” and is representative director of 株式会社Close Family, will speak at the event. Admission is free, and capacity is 30 people.
Facts
Nov. 13, 2026
Capacity: 30 people
Participation is free
Companies mentioned：株式会社AKEY CONSULTING、AKEY、株式会社Close Family
A new design school to train designers who can think about “how to sell”: “NDC (Next Designer College)”! Unveiling a 12-month program covering everything from marketing to sales
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株式会社Straxis has unveiled the full details of “NDC (Next Designer College),” a 12-month program offering hands-on support and teaching marketing and sales alongside design production. It aims to develop designers as “individual business operators” in response to price competition driven by generative AI.
【TAC Civil Service】If you’re aiming for a civil service career, start now! Introductory lecture (free trial class) to be held Nov. 14 (Sat.)
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online trial lecture on Nov. 14, 2026, for students and working adults preparing for civil service exams, and will distribute coupons waiving the 10,000-yen enrollment fee to participants.
【TAC Civil Service】Free online seminar on Nov. 14 (Sat.): “Start in your 2nd year of university! Pass the civil service exam without rushing or panicking”!
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on civil service exam preparation for 2nd-year university students on Nov. 14, 2026.
Matsuba crab, the “king of winter delicacies,” landed for the first time this season! First auction at Tottori Port; highest winning bid was 1.4 million yen. 12 crabs of the top-tier brand “五輝星” were landed in the prefecture
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The first Matsuba crab catch of the season took place in 鳥取県, with a record-high winning bid of 1.4 million yen for a 五輝星 crab at Tottori Port. A total of 23 vessels entered 3 ports in the prefecture, and 12 crabs were certified as 五輝星. A Matsuba crab fair is also scheduled to be held at ホテルニューオータニ in Tokyo.
Facts
The highest winning bid was 1.4 million yen
23 offshore trawlers
Carapace width of at least 13.5 cm
Weight of at least 1.2 kg
“Whole Assortment of Matsuba Crab from 鳥取県” (80,000 yen)
New Ikemen Series 15th-anniversary title set for release! Advance registration now open through the Ikemen Series fan club!
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株式会社サイバード has announced the release of a new app in the romance game Ikemen Series, which has 45 million cumulative members, to mark the series’ 15th anniversary. Advance registration has opened through the fan club IFC.
A new console game project, an ADV about the fate awaiting beyond revenge, 『LunaReverse (ルナリバース)』, is underway! Teaser visual, teaser PV and staff credits released! Official social media accounts also launched!
★ At 大丸梅田店 7th floor, “TOM and JERRY Wonder Street in Osaka,” packed with the world of Tom and Jerry and all the things you love, opens Nov. 11 (Wed.).
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“TOM and JERRY Wonder Street in Osaka” will be held at 大丸梅田店 7th floor from Nov. 11 to 23, 2026, featuring 4 concepts themed around the world of Tom and Jerry and exclusive merchandise for sale.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
23 (Mon., national holiday)
About 200 or more types
3,850 yen including tax
2,750 yen, including tax
1,650 yen each, including tax
1,980 yen each, including tax
2,090 yen each, including tax
770 yen each, including tax
880 yen each, including tax
2,200 yen each, including tax
3,520 yen each, including tax
1,320 yen each, including tax
1,870 yen each, including tax
6,380 yen each, including tax
7,480 yen each, including tax
3,300 yen each, including tax
3,080 yen including tax
972 yen each, including tax
864 yen each, including tax
9,130 yen (tax included)
2,530 yen (tax included)
990 yen (tax included)
3,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、大丸梅田店、ワーナー ブラザース ジャパン合同会社、株式会社寺子屋、Turner Entertainment Co.
YouTube views surpass 300 million! 2 major announcements about the hugely popular “Milky Series,” causing a sensation across the board!
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New information has been unveiled about the anime “Milky Series,” produced by Shin-Ei Animation. Total YouTube views have surpassed 300 million, and character visuals for the new short anime 『ミルキー☆バイウェイ スプリングスペシャル “恐怖のチェロビン・パーティー”』, as well as Poppy-kun’s song “ぱぴぷぺ！ポッピーくん” from 『銀河特急 ミルキー☆サブウェイ』, have been released.
NPO法人救助犬訓練士協会 will hold a domestic IRO MRT-T in November 2026 at the Yatsugatake International Search and Rescue Dog Training Center, aiming to develop advanced search-and-rescue dog teams in accordance with INSARAG standards.
Recruitment agent chosen by generative AI: リクルートエージェント ranks first (99.3% mention rate) [October 2026 survey]
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A generative AI tracking survey conducted in October 2026 by 株式会社ブランディングワークス found that リクルートエージェント ranked first among recruitment agents for mention rate (99.3%). ChatGPT and Gemini both ranked the company first, and career.oricon.co.jp had the largest share of citations among sources supporting AI responses.
“採用の名人,” a media outlet for HR staff involved in new-graduate recruitment, has published 60 articles explaining topics affecting today’s students, including assignment lotteries, quiet quitting, pressure to reject job offers and parental approval.
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ビューイング株式会社 announced that its media outlet “採用の名人,” aimed at HR staff involved in new-graduate recruitment, has reached 60 published articles. It covers topics affecting today’s students, including assignment lotteries and quiet quitting.
No hill is too steep to climb!? Just 6 hours left to get the special discount on ENNE ZERO. Don’t miss out on this great deal and regret it later—shop now! [Announcement: ENNE original ballpoint pen now on sale]
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株式会社ENNE has opened reservations for the 3rd round of advance sales of its electric mobility vehicle, ENNE ZERO, offering special discounted prices (including 199,000 yen for the 14-inch model). It has also begun selling a flat-tire tube warranty ticket, announced new colors, and introduced product specifications and features such as AI-controlled speed management.
Facts
Sales start: Nov. 9 at 13:00
19.9万円 (excluding tax) is available only now
Sales are approaching 5,000 units
Sale price: 14-inch model, 199,000 yen (excluding tax)
Coming up on November 15 (Sunday)! Sakai: “First Orchestra Experience from ０ Years Old” — Winter Concert. TV favorite サロンオーケストラジャパン comes to Westy Sakai.
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サロンオーケストラジャパン will hold the “Sakai City First Orchestra Experience from ０ Years Old” Winter Concert at Westy Sakai on November 15, 2026. Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ.
Uru: Theme song for the drama 『あにいもうと』, co-starring 榮倉奈々 and 赤楚衛二, to be released on CD 12/9. Details of the track list, including a cover of 離婚伝説’s “ファーストキス,” and purchaser bonus designs revealed!
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Uru’s new single “それなのに” will be released on CD on December 9, with its track list and retailer-specific bonus designs now revealed. The song is the theme song for the drama 『あにいもうと』, and the release also includes a cover of a song by 離婚伝説.
Facts
To be released on CD on December 9
Digital release on Wednesday, October 21
First press limited edition (CD+BD) / AICL-4995～4996: ¥2,700 + tax
Regular edition (CD) / AICL-4997: ¥1,300 + tax
This year's first tour in 3 years
Marked the 10th anniversary of debut
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、Uru、テレビ朝日、ホリプロ、WOWOW、Amazon.co.jp、楽天ブックス、セブンネット、Sony Music Shop、Joshinディスクピア、Billboard Live YOKOHAMA、Billboard Live OSAKA、Billboard Live TOKYO、LINE CUBE SHIBUYA、東京国際フォーラム
U.S. midterms reshape Fed policy room! Warsh faces less resistance to rate hikes, but the economy may no longer need higher rates
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The Democrats' victory in the U.S. midterm elections limits President Donald Trump's control over Fed appointments, giving Chair Warsh more room to act independently. The Democrats are also expected to strengthen AI regulation and slow data center construction, potentially easing inflationary pressure and reducing the need for further rate hikes.
Facts
The Democrats scored a major victory in the U.S. midterm elections, changing the political environment facing the 聯準會.
The Fed led by Warsh raised its federal funds target range by 1 quarter-point in September to 3.75%-4.00%.
Futures traders see a 79% chance that the Fed will raise rates by 1 quarter-point at its Dec. 8-9 meeting.
U.S. companies added 165,000 jobs in October, far more than the market expected.
Warsh's term as Fed chair will expire in May 2030.
According to the 芝商所 FedWatch tool, the market estimates there is about a 45% chance the Fed will raise rates to at least 4.25%-4.50% before its March 2027 meeting.
Warsh is committed to bringing inflation down from its current level of nearly 4% to 2%.