Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh damaged by missile debris; no casualties reported
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Saudi Arabia's state-owned 沙烏地阿美石油公司 administrative building in Riyadh was damaged by missile debris, with no casualties; the coalition intercepted 2 missiles fired toward Riyadh.
China extends anti-dumping and countervailing duties on U.S. chemical n-propanol as U.S.-China trade rivalry continues
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中國商務部 announced it will continue imposing anti-dumping and countervailing duties on n-propanol originating in the United States for 5 years, with rates unchanged. Analysts say the move reflects U.S.-China trade tensions expanding into the new energy sector, though its symbolic significance outweighs its practical impact.
A house in Hegang, China, sold for 11 yuan, drawing widespread attention. 阿里資產 suddenly canceled a planned auction of another house at the same price, with Chinese media criticizing it as a marketing stunt that misled the public and sought attention.
Students bring energy-saving ideas to life; 經濟部 hopes to work with the public toward net zero
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
經濟部能源署 held the finals of the 115 annual elementary and junior high school energy conservation creative skit competition. “Does Dawu Have No Electricity?” by Dawu Elementary School in Taitung County won first place. The event aims to spread energy-saving knowledge to families and communities through creative performances, working together toward the 2050 net-zero emissions goal.
Mexican rising star wins Tour de France Singapore Criterium; legendary “Cav” meets fans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Mexican 22-year-old newcomer Del Toro won the Tour de France Singapore Criterium, while British cycling legend Cavendish appeared to meet fans. 長榮航空 was the event's sole airline sponsor.
From conservative campus warrior to Trump confidant, Miller takes White House chief of staff role, moving closer to the center of decision-making
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Trump announced that longtime ally Miller will become White House chief of staff, succeeding Wiles. Miller rose to prominence from a liberal environment in California on the strength of his conservative views, becoming a key architect of Trump's immigration policies. The appointment brings him closer to the center of decision-making, while Wiles' departure removes a counterbalancing force.
You Cheng-yi was close to tears after not playing in the opener; seizes opportunity and boldly delivers a clutch hit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taoyuan Asian Professional Baseball Exchange Series saw the CPBL's 樂天桃猿 face the NPB's 樂天金鷲, with the Monkeys ultimately losing 0-1. You Cheng-yi hit a clutch single in the bottom of the 7th inning, after becoming emotional when he did not play in the opener. Manager Tseng Hao-chu praised the players' performance and also mentioned starting pitcher Chung Yi-en and Chen Shih-chan, who left the game injured.
Facts
7595 spectators attended
The Monkeys lost 0-1 in the final
They had a chance to break through in the bottom of the 7th inning
中信兄弟 reflect after final game of the season; Hirano Keiichi says some may leave the team
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中信兄弟 wrapped up their final game of the season. After the game, manager Hirano Keiichi thanked the players and noted that some might leave the team during the offseason. He also urged them to train during the break to prepare for next year.
Facts
The teams were tied 1-1 through the first 8 innings
Han Kuo-yu campaigns for Hsu Hsin-ying in Hukou, Hsinchu County; urges balance between industry and support for the disadvantaged
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsu Hsin-ying, the KMT's candidate for Hsinchu County magistrate, opened her campaign headquarters in Hukou Township, with Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu appearing in support. He praised her engineering background and urged her to balance the needs of the technology industry with those of disadvantaged groups.
Facts
About 6000 supporters
NT$100,000 childbirth subsidy
Connect transportation hubs across 13 townships and cities
Knife attack at well-known Osaka bookstore; suspect says he resented society as a whole
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A knife attack took place at MARUZEN＆淳久堂書店 in Osaka, Japan. Suspect Satoshi Okamoto, in his 30s, was arrested after stabbing a male store employee. He reportedly said he resented society.
The 2026 World Weightlifting Championships are being held in Ningbo. Taiwan's Wang Ling-chen finished 5th in Group A of the women's 86+ kg category with a total of 270 kg, missing bronze in the snatch by just 1 kg.
Chinese universities continue tightening restrictions on staff and students bypassing internet blocks, warning it could “break the law and ruin your future”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Several Chinese universities are continuing to tighten restrictions on faculty and students using technologies such as VPNs to bypass internet blocks, posting warning articles through official accounts that say the practice violates laws and rules and could ruin their futures. 哈爾濱工程大學, Chongqing University, and 哈爾濱工業大學 are among the institutions that have disciplined or expelled people, pointing to guidance from a unified policy.
Facts
Disciplined 20 students for bypassing internet blocks
In September, 哈爾濱工程大學 disciplined
Posted on October 31
12-month disciplinary period
Published a total of 221 articles
More than 5000 clicks and views
More than 500 reposts and downloads
Also reposted a warning on the 4th
Warnings were posted through official WeChat accounts in both October and November
49億元 in private investment driven in 1 year; 文策院 presents results with 4 joint venture partners
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
文策院 announced the one-year investment results of four joint venture companies at TCCF創意內容大會, with 27 projects receiving a total investment of 7.4億元 and 49億元 in private investment driven. Partners included 中華數位文創, 遠樂文創, 富邦兒少內容, and 集集創造娛樂.
Facts
Drove NT$49億元 in private investment
Invested over the past 1 year
4 major joint venture partners
Four major funds invested in 27 cross-sector projects in total
Investment totaled NT$7.4億元
9 countries in total
Cumulative investment currently stands at 15 projects
Box office exceeds 8000萬元
Tour across three countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cambodia
32 events across northern, central, and southern Taiwan
More than 50,000 tickets
14 Taiwanese artist groups
750 million users worldwide
Completed 6 key investments
Companies mentioned：文策院、中央通訊社、TCCF創意內容大會、中華數位文創、遠樂文創、富邦兒少內容、集集創造娛樂、Spotify、遠傳電信、文化部、玉山金控、中華電信、JJC Japan
New Taipei domestic helper suspected of accidentally falling to her death while cleaning 13th-floor balcony; police investigating
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Vietnamese domestic helper in Xindian District, New Taipei City, is suspected of accidentally falling to her death while cleaning a 13th-floor balcony. Police have initially ruled out homicide and are investigating to determine the cause.
Producer Angelica Lee brings Chen Ze-yao to tears in small room; Li Mu opens up about feeling low and losing her appetite
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Producer Angelica Lee appeared at a press conference with the leads of the film “Black Tide,” Chen Ze-yao and Li Mu, sharing how deep conversations in a “small room” helped actors open up and release their emotions. Director Chi Chia-ching praised the two actors’ complementary and outstanding performances.
Malaysian Hindus celebrate Deepavali, praying, reuniting and sharing light and joy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Malaysian Hindus celebrated Deepavali, with Kuala Lumpur’s Brickfields welcoming a time of prayer and family reunions. The 2026 nationwide Deepavali celebrations are expected to attract about 5000 people. Prime Minister Anwar and several ministers offered greetings on social media or at public events, highlighting the triumph of light over darkness and the values of multicultural harmony and unity.
Facts
Expected to attract about 5000 people
The 2026 nationwide Deepavali celebrations will be held on the 14th
Chen Su-yue campaigns at the Bagua Mountain morning market; Wei Ping-cheng forms lawyers’ support group
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chen Su-yue, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Changhua County magistrate candidate, campaigned at the Bagua Mountain morning market. Kuomintang candidate Wei Ping-cheng formed a lawyers’ support group aimed at helping with industrial transformation and the investment environment.
Taiwanese tea flavors go into craft beer; Malaysian brewers hope to collaborate on new flavors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A creative market held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, alongside a craft beer festival featured Taiwanese brewers showcasing craft beers infused with flavors such as Jinxuan tea and osmanthus oolong. Malaysian brewers hope to work with Taiwan to develop new flavors.
Facts
“YouNi Market 26.0”
Taking place in Kuala Lumpur from the 7th to the 9th
The two sides could collaborate to brew one or two kinds of beer
Hsieh Lung-chieh scales back campaigning outside Tainan to boost his race; Chen Ting-fei continues bike tour to canvass
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With 20 days left until the 2026 nine-in-one elections, Kuomintang Tainan mayoral candidate Hsieh Lung-chieh said he would cut back on campaigning outside the city and focus all his efforts on the Tainan race. Democratic Progressive Party Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei continues to ride her bike through all 37 districts to canvass and urge voters to support her.
Facts
20 days remain until election day
2026 Nine-in-One Elections
All 37 districts
A fundraising dinner is scheduled for the 24th at Garden Night Market
Holding the eve-of-election rally early, on the 26th
A major canvassing drive is scheduled for the 27th
Su Chiao-hui’s Pink Supercar convoy campaigns on the streets; blue-and-white heavyweights back Lee Chuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Su Chiao-hui, the Democratic Progressive Party’s New Taipei mayoral candidate, campaigned with a “Pink Supercar” convoy and attended a support group’s inauguration. Kuomintang New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan received strong backing from blue-and-white figures including Huang Kuo-chang and Hou Yu-ih, who joined him at the campaign headquarters opening and rally.
Liu Chien-kuo opens Tuku campaign headquarters; Chang Chia-chun establishes young farmers’ support group
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party Yunlin County magistrate candidate Liu Chien-kuo opened his Tuku campaign headquarters, with Agriculture Minister Chen Chun-chi attending in support. Kuomintang candidate Chang Chia-chun established a young farmers’ support group and released a policy white paper.
Facts
A budget 1 times higher than before
4 upgrade initiatives: smart, circular, value and resilience
Man swept out to sea by suspected wave while gathering shellfish on Gongliao’s Longdong shore; land, sea and air teams join search
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man gathering shellfish at Longdong in Gongliao District, New Taipei City, is missing after apparently being swept out to sea by a wave, prompting a land, sea and air search. Separately, a man surnamed Huang who went missing while hiking in Ruifang was found dead after days of searching.
Facts
8 vehicles and 21 personnel deployed for the search
CPBL All-Star team drops 5 players from Asian Championship roster; Kao Chih-kang says everyone wanted to stay
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The CPBL All-Star team finalized its 28-player roster for the Asian Professional Baseball Championship, leaving out 5 players, including Cheng Hao and Chen Shih-chia. Manager Kao Chih-kang said the choices for the wild-card spots were difficult, while Chang Hao-wei was left off because he was not physically ready.
國際獅子後援會 established; Ho Hsin-chun hopes to work together to build a thriving greater Taichung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun held an inaugural event for 國際獅子後援會, thanking Lions members for their public service and hoping they will help share her policy platform and rally and secure votes, working together to build a thriving greater Taichung.
經濟部 warns against scams: Verify messages about oil, water and electricity before transferring money
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
經濟部 reminds the public to be vigilant if they receive suspicious emails or messages claiming to be from state-owned enterprises dealing in oil, water, electricity or sugar. It advises following the “three no's” principle: don't click unfamiliar links, don't provide personal information, and don't transfer money without careful consideration, to avoid having personal data stolen by scammers posing as those enterprises.
Low wall in front of old dormitory collapses, affecting 3 households; Keelung plans to use disaster reserve funds for repairs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A low wall in front of the old dormitory at Zhongzheng Junior High School on Zhengyi Road in Keelung collapsed, affecting 3 homes. Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang said the city would assess whether to use disaster reserve funds to help with repairs.
Does Chiang Wan-an still have “3 trump cards” to play in the final stretch? Scholar: Securing support could put him in an unbeatable position
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A 風傳媒 report says scholars believe Chiang Wan-an may still have “3 trump cards” up his sleeve in the final stretch after the nine-in-one elections. If he can secure relevant support, he will maintain an election advantage.
Chiang Wan-an described Cao Hsing-cheng's remarks as a return of familiar recall-election rhetoric.
Chiang Wan-an said similar claims about the People's Liberation Army landing or taking over Taiwan had also been made during past recall campaigns against Hsieh Kuo-liang and legislators.
Lo Chih-chiang believes that voting for Shen Po-yang is equivalent to voting for Cao Hsing-cheng.
Hsu Chiao-hsin stressed that if Shen Po-yang wins, it would mean Cao Hsing-cheng is in control of Taipei.
Tomorrow's weather: Cold air arrives, bringing a “big temperature drop across Taiwan”! Lows fall to 14 degrees; the wettest and coldest day is ahead. Your one-stop guide to the week's weather
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Central Weather Administration has forecast the strongest northeasterly monsoon of the autumn, affecting Taiwan from the evening of the 8th through the 11th. Temperatures will drop sharply in northern Taiwan, with lows of around 17-18 degrees early on the 10th. Taipei and Yilan should prepare for localized heavy rain on the 9th.
Facts
The Central Weather Administration forecasts that the northeasterly monsoon will strengthen tonight (the 8th) and tomorrow, Monday (the 9th). It will be the most significant spell since autumn began and is expected to last through Wednesday (the 11th).
Northern and northeastern Taiwan will turn cooler and rainy on Monday (the 9th). The coldest period is expected from Monday (the 9th) through early Tuesday (the 10th).
Highs in northern Taiwan will drop by around 10 degrees Celsius. Early on the 10th, lows in northern Taiwan and Yilan will be around 17 to 18 degrees, with daytime highs reaching only 19 to 20 degrees.
The weather page “觀氣象看天氣” forecasts lows of around 16 degrees in northern Taiwan early Tuesday, with temperatures possibly falling to 14 degrees in open areas.
The year's 31st typhoon, Chapaca, will have no direct impact on Taiwan.
《經濟學人》 analyzes the Republicans' crushing defeat in the midterm elections, in which they lost their majorities in both the House and Senate. Constrained by Congress at home over the next two years, Trump will turn to foreign policy in search of a breakthrough, affecting situations in places including Iran and Ukraine.
Facts
The Republicans lost their majority advantage in both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the November 3 midterm elections.
Trump became the second U.S. president, after George W. Bush in 2006, to lose the majority advantage in both chambers of Congress in the final midterm election of his term.
George W. Bush spent 50 days overseas in 2008, twice his previous annual average.
Obama's Iran nuclear deal was reached the year after setbacks in the 2014 midterm elections.
A 50-year-old man drank “1 health drink” every day! Kidney function plunged after 3 months; doctor reveals 3 major risks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Nephrologist Hung Yung-hsiang warns that while honey may have potential kidney-protective effects, its high sugar content could accelerate the worsening of kidney disease. He recommends that people with kidney disease consume no more than 10 grams a day and pay attention to product labels and the temperature of the water used to mix it.
Facts
A person overseas in their 50s with stage 4 diabetic nephropathy drank a cup of concentrated honey water every morning and evening. After 3 months, their proteinuria and creatinine levels had risen markedly, and kidney function had deteriorated rapidly.
Honey is rich in polyphenols. A study published in the international journal Renal Failure in 2024 found that honey's polyphenols have the potential, in animal experiments, to regulate gut microbiota, reduce inflammation and lower oxidative stress in the kidneys.
Honey still contains a large amount of sugar by nature, with more than 80% consisting of fructose and glucose.
The recommended daily honey intake for people with kidney disease is no more than 10 grams, or about 1 teaspoon.
The water used to make honey water should be below 40 degrees to preserve some of its active ingredients.
Most of the Forbidden City's roofs are yellow, so why is only 1 building black? The emperor placed 1 object there, and it is now in Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Wenyuan Pavilion in Beijing's Forbidden City, which houses the Siku Quanshu, has black glazed tiles on its roof to invoke the Five Elements principle of “water overcoming fire” as fire protection, and also features a pond. The original manuscript of the work is now held at the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
Facts
The roof of Wenyuan Pavilion in the Forbidden City is covered with black glazed tiles, edged with green glazed tiles.
Wenyuan Pavilion's black roof was designed to invoke the Five Elements symbolism of “water overcoming fire” and pray for the safety of the books it houses.
A pond was dug in front of Wenyuan Pavilion and supplied with water from the Jinshui River, as a practical fire-prevention measure and barrier against the spread of fire.
The Siku Quanshu was compiled on the orders of Emperor Qianlong, took about 10 years to complete and contains more than 3400 works.
The manuscript of the Siku Quanshu, originally housed at Wenyuan Pavilion in the Forbidden City, is now held at the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
Nov. 8 International Evening Briefing | Shih Chun-chi: Taiwan's US$500 billion commitment to the US is “too late to regret”; US offers 兩千萬 US dollars for Iranian nuclear intelligence; Tseng Chun-yueh could face a major league lockout during his stint in the US
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
《風傳媒》's Nov. 8 International Evening Briefing covers four major issues: Shih Chun-chi warns Taiwan has no way out of its US$500 billion commitment to the US; Nvidia's H200 chips are held up by Beijing's approval process; left-wing environmental protests blamed for stalling infrastructure projects in Europe and the US; and nondestructive scanning in Britain cracks the code of a 400-year-old shipwreck's lock.
Facts
Taiwan's investment and credit guarantees for the US total about US$500 billion, a commitment Shih Chun-chi believes cannot be reversed.
About 600,000 Nvidia H200 artificial intelligence chips are being stored in Hong Kong pending shipment to China, as Beijing has yet to approve large-scale imports.
California planned a high-speed rail line of about 805 kilometers 20 years ago, but construction on a stretch of about 192 kilometers did not begin until 6 years after its scheduled completion date.
Finland's tourism board is offering a free 4-day trip to 16 single travelers from around the world. Applications close on Nov. 10, 2026, Finland local time.
South Korea in shock! Reports say 台積電 plans to expand into “high-end memory production”; 台積電 responds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Reports that 台積電 may enter 3D DRAM manufacturing at 輝達's request have fueled concerns in South Korean media about a competitive threat to companies such as 三星. 台積電 said on the 8th that it remains focused on its core foundry business and did not confirm plans to enter the memory sector.
Facts
台積電 may build an entirely new memory plant or consider acquiring an existing factory and converting it into a memory production line.
Entering the DRAM market would require 台積電 to invest billions of US dollars in research and development.
South Korea's 《首爾經濟日報》 says that if 台積電 succeeds, it would control the entire semiconductor supply chain.
Does “water cremation” mean scattering ashes in water? Many people get it wrong! No flames are used—here's where the remains end up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article explains the technical details of water cremation (alkaline hydrolysis), noting that Scotland passed legislation allowing it in March 2026, while water cremation for human remains is not yet legal in Taiwan; the service is available only for pets.
Facts
The formal technical term for water cremation is alkaline hydrolysis, which uses hot water and an alkaline solution to accelerate the breakdown of the body's soft tissue.
Water cremation takes about 2 to 10 hours, at temperatures of about 100 to 150 degrees Celsius.
After water cremation, the remaining bones can be dried and ground into white or pale bone powder.
A Scottish government measure formally took effect on March 2, 2026, adding water cremation as a method of handling human remains.
Taiwan has yet to establish a legal system for water cremation of human remains; current regulations mainly provide for burial and cremation.
Who will become Israel's prime minister? Netanyahu rival tasked with forming government faces skepticism—why is Eisenkot seen as unlikely to succeed?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Israeli President Herzog has tasked former military chief Eisenkot with forming a government, but the effort faces major obstacles because his bloc would need to rely on Arab parties or ultra-Orthodox factions, whose policies fundamentally conflict with those of his core supporters.
Facts
Israeli President Herzog has tasked former military chief Eisenkot with forming a government.
In the Oct. 27 election results, Netanyahu's right-wing alliance won 53 seats, Eisenkot's bloc won 48 seats and Arab parties won 19 seats.
Eisenkot has up to 6 weeks to form a governing coalition.
Eisenkot's bloc insists that ultra-Orthodox men must serve in the military, but the faction rejects military service for young men on religious grounds.
If government formation is not completed within the statutory deadline of about 100 days, Israel will hold another election.
A fortune column on 《搜狐網》 analyzes financial trends over the next 10 years, saying people born in the Year of the Snake, Rabbit or Ox each have a chance to turn things around. Snakes can grow steadily through careful planning, Rabbits can expand partnerships through their networks, and Oxen can reap rewards later in life through years of accumulation.
Facts
A fortune column on 《搜狐網》 says the zodiac signs with the best financial prospects over the next 10 years are the Snake, Rabbit and Ox.
People born in the Year of the Snake tend to assess risks and long-term benefits before making career choices or financial decisions.
People born in the Year of the Rabbit are skilled at communication and coordination, and can readily build partnerships through sincerity and trust.
People born in the Year of the Ox are practical and often willing to spend time honing their expertise, building trust and accumulating assets.
If people born in the Year of the Ox maintain discipline in their lifestyle and finances, they can look forward to a more secure retirement.
232 volunteers turn out in force! Fubon Financial backs the Tianzhong Marathon as it runs toward a sustainable future
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Taiwan Rice Barn Tianzhong Marathon took place in Tianzhong Township, Changhua County. 富邦金控 rallied 232 employees to volunteer and provided international carbon credits to offset the race's emissions. Through its Run For Green® 邦助 program, Fubon also expanded running's social impact, accumulating 2.45 million kilometers in distance to meet its tree-planting and charitable support goals and demonstrate its ESG results.
Facts
富邦金控 rallied 232 employees to volunteer at this year's Tianzhong Marathon, the largest number of volunteers contributed by any company at the event.
富邦金控 provided international carbon credits to offset emissions generated by the 2026 Tianzhong Marathon.
A total of 35,121 people took part in the Run For Green® 邦助 program, logging 2.45 million kilometers of exercise.
The Run For Green® 邦助 program generated 17,750 instances of charitable support and met its goal of distributing 5,500 trees.
富邦金控 promotes sustainability through four key ESG strategies: low carbon, digitalization, incentives and impact.
The 2026 Taiwan Rice Barn Tianzhong Marathon took place in Tianzhong Township, Changhua County.
The Tianzhong Marathon added a “Friendship and Inclusion Group” for the first time this year.
Store water now! Major water outages hit 10 counties and cities tomorrow; “the whole family will wake up without water”—check your area's outage coverage with one click
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Nov. 9, covering multiple areas in 10 counties and cities. Some areas of New Taipei City will have daily outages lasting 6 hours for several consecutive days, while parts of Yunlin, Tainan and Kaohsiung will also face outages or reduced water pressure. Residents are advised to store water.
Facts
Some areas of New Taipei City, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Nantou County, Chiayi City, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County, Taitung County and Penghu County will have water outages on Nov. 9.
Some areas of Yonghe and Xindian districts in New Taipei City will have daily water outages lasting 6 hours from Nov. 9 to 14.
Water will be shut off on Xinggang Road in Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, from 08 in the morning until 18 in the evening on Nov. 9, for 10 hours.
A water-pressure reduction notice applies to Dongli Nong Road in Nanhua District, Tainan City; Section 3 of Zhongzheng Road and Guangji Road in Meinong District, Kaohsiung City; and Xiwen Village in Magong City, Penghu County.
Taiwan Water advises affected residents to store water 6 hours in advance and turn off water pump power during the outage.
Water will be shut off in Nanrong Village, Yanwan Village and other areas of Taitung City, Taitung County, from 00 until 08:30 on Nov. 9, for 8.5 hours.
Water will be shut off east of Lane 58, Section 1, Zhangbin 5th Road, Changhua County, and in surrounding areas, from 09 to 17 on Nov. 9, for 8 hours.
Latest on the Lake Kawaguchi murder case / Suspect's recruitment of an assistant raises suspicions of insurance fraud scheme; former assistant: “On my first day at work, he told me to find someone to marry and insure”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Police and prosecutors suspect that Li, the husband of 38-year-old Jing Yunrong, who was killed in Japan's Lake Kawaguchi case, was involved in a sham marriage and insurance fraud for financial gain. He has been detained and barred from meeting visitors. A former assistant alleged that Li had urged people to stage accidents, and investigators are widening their search for other potential victims.
Facts
The body of 38-year-old Taiwanese woman Jing Yunrong was found in a hotel room in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, on the morning of Oct. 19. She had been stabbed in the neck and died from excessive blood loss.
The Tainan District Prosecutors Office suspects that Li, Jing Yunrong's 29-year-old husband, entered into a sham marriage with her, took out a high-value insurance policy for her and encouraged her to travel to Japan alone. A court has ordered Li detained and barred from meeting visitors.
Former assistant Ms. A alleged that on her first day at work, Li asked her to find someone to marry and name him as the beneficiary of her life insurance, and claimed he could instruct someone to stage an accident or arrange for a hitman.
The 27-year-old Taiwanese woman Yang Minhan, who was with the group, had a kitchen knife in the room at the time and was arrested by Japanese police on suspicion of violating the Firearms and Swords Control Law. She later changed her account, saying she had tried to kill herself but was stopped by the deceased, and stabbed the person by mistake.
The joint police and prosecutors task force believes Li approached women on Threads by posing as someone seeking an assistant or looking for a romantic relationship, and urged anyone who had contact with Li or whose friends or family experienced unexplained accidents to provide information.
DPP founding veteran publicly backs Ko Chih-en! Hsu Kuo-tai: A New Tide victory would be a tragedy for Kaohsiung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During the nine-in-one elections, DPP founding veteran Hsu Kuo-tai publicly campaigned for Ko Chih-en and sharply criticized the New Tide faction, saying its victory would be a tragedy for Kaohsiung. His remarks reflected factional divisions within the pan-green camp.
Taiwanese sport stacking prodigies shine in Malaysia! Li Rui-shan dominates with 9.572 seconds, while Lu Bing-yi takes third place
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 ISSF Asian Sport Stacking Championships were held in Malaysia, where Taiwan’s team won 14 trophies and 20 medals on the opening day. Li Rui-shan and Lu Bing-yi took the overall title and third place, respectively, demonstrating Taiwan’s international competitiveness in sport stacking.
Facts
The 2026 ISSF Asian Sport Stacking Championships were held in Malaysia on the 7th.
Taiwan’s team won 14 trophies and 20 medals on the opening day of competition.
Competitor Li Rui-shan won the overall individual title, across all age groups, with a combined time of 9.572 seconds in the three events.
Competitor Lu Bing-yi took third place overall in the individual events, across all age groups, with a combined time of 10.050 seconds in the three events.
The overall individual rankings were based on the combined results in the 3-3-3, 3-6-3 and Cycle events.
“Taichung Pass × Ugly Bunny Family Stamp Rally” brings the fun to Qingshui
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taichung City Government’s Digital Development Bureau and Qingshui District Office jointly held the “Taichung Pass × Ugly Bunny Family Stamp Rally” on the 7th. The event used digital stamps in the Taichung Pass app and four major challenge activities to promote convenient digital services while incorporating local culture and carbon-reduction principles.
Facts
The Taichung City Government’s Digital Development Bureau and Qingshui District Office jointly held the “Taichung Pass × Ugly Bunny Family Stamp Rally” on the 7th.
The event centered on the innovative digital stamp feature in the Taichung Pass TCPASS app, paired with fun challenges and a variety of interactive experiences.
The Taichung Pass app integrates convenient services including online applications for childcare subsidies, appointments for children’s vaccinations, and payment of school fees and parking fees.
The event featured an opening performance by the string orchestra at Jianguo Elementary School, a creative dance performance by Little Big World, and a magic balloon show.
The event featured four carefully designed challenge stations: a capsule toy game, ring toss, a carbon-reduction hero activity, and postcard DIY.
Using digital stamps through the app reduces paper use, advances net-zero carbon reduction and fulfills the policy vision of using digital technology to drive smart city development.
Goodbye paper applications: New Taipei’s digital soil and water conservation review wins PMI Taiwan project management award
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The New Taipei City Agriculture Department won the 2026 PMI Taiwan Project Management Award for Exemplary Project for its online paperless review system for soil and water conservation applications, showcasing the results of its digital transformation.
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The digital governance platform for soil and water conservation developed by the New Taipei City Agriculture Department received the Exemplary Project Award in the Small Project category at the 2026 PMI Taiwan Project Management Awards.
The PMI Taiwan Project Management Awards are organized by the Taiwan chapter of the Project Management Institute and are hailed as the Oscars of project management.
Before the digital platform went online, soil and water conservation reviews required the printing of large volumes of documents and considerable staff time and effort.
New Taipei City Agriculture Department Director Chen Hsi-hui said the department would expand the platform’s scope to include disaster warnings and emergency response.
Past award winners include well-known companies such as TSMC, Far EasTone and Fubon Bank.
Democrats retake Congress—but can they influence Trump’s policies? The Washington Post: Allies dare not expect “America’s return”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Democrats retook Congress in the U.S. midterm elections on November 3, but allies believe this is unlikely to reverse Trump’s “America First” foreign policy. Voters were focused on domestic economic issues rather than the interests of international allies.
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The Democrats won a landslide victory in the U.S. midterm elections on November 3, taking back both the House and Senate from the Republicans.
The Washington Post reported that allies believe U.S. voters may have rejected Trump himself, but have not shown that they reject the core “America First” agenda.
According to a survey by the American Institute of Public Opinion and The Washington Post, domestic economic issues overwhelmingly drove voters’ intentions.
Arnaud, France’s ambassador to the United States during Trump’s first term, said disengagement from international affairs has become a shared tendency across the American political spectrum.
Some analysts believe that when Trump faces gridlock on domestic policy, he may move closer to Russia and China geopolitically.
Ko Wen-je reportedly chokes up, saying he will “die in prison”; Chen Pei-chi blasts double standards in justice system: Shen Po-yang spent over a hundred million on his campaign—no public-funds embezzlement charge?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chen Pei-chi, wife of former Taiwan People’s Party chairman Ko Wen-je, posted online on the eve of the 2026 election campaign, questioning what she called malicious framing and a double standard in the case against Ko. She also said DPP candidate Shen Po-yang spent a huge amount on his campaign but faced no charges. Ko choked up as he admitted he might die in prison, while his bail money was also confiscated by the Control Yuan.
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Chen Pei-chi questioned the justice system’s double standards in a Facebook post on the 8th, alleging that DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang spent tens of billions on his campaign but was not charged with embezzling public funds.
Ko Wen-je choked up as he said that if he is imprisoned next year and sentenced in one case after another, he will die in prison. He also said Lai Ching-te intends to crush the Taiwan People’s Party first.
Ko Wen-je was repeatedly detained and had his detention extended in 2025, before being released on bail following a 32:0 decision.
Chen Pei-chi lent Ko Wen-je tens of millions to pay his bail, and the money has now been confiscated and seized by the Control Yuan.
The Taipei mayoral race in the 2026 year-end nine-in-one elections is heating up.
Christmas merchandise from gaming commentary group Dozle Corp., DOZLE Corp. Little Christmas, goes on sale at HMV&BOOKS online starting November 8 (Sunday)!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Christmas merchandise from gaming commentary group Dozle Corp., DOZLE Corp. Little Christmas, went on sale at HMV&BOOKS online on November 8, 2026, and will also go on sale at アニメイト and HMV stores.
HELLY HANSEN, a brand of Goldwin Inc., is releasing a special collaboration collection with STABRIDGE, the original brand of select shop the Apartment. It includes a camouflage-pattern jacket, pants and teddy bear.
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¥69,300 (tax included)
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Companies mentioned：株式会社 ゴールドウイン、HELLY HANSEN、the Apartment、STABRIDGE、Loud Records
RIPPLE, operator of the personal gym STREAM with 33 directly operated locations, hires its first engineers to turn internal DX into a service — moving from “buying” systems to “building and delivering” them. 2 engineers with firsthand knowledge of administrative work launch the initiative.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社RIPPLE has hired its first 2 engineers as a company that operates the personal gym STREAM, among other businesses. It aims to advance internal DX and eventually offer its in-house-developed operational efficiency systems as a service to other companies.
[Amazon sales begin 11/10!] The film Billy Idol: Punk Rocker's Rebellion and Price — 50 years after that punk rock movement, the tumultuous life of the man who elevated the spirit of punk rock into a pop icon
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The DVD of the film Billy Idol: Punk Rocker's Rebellion and Price goes on sale on Amazon starting November 10.
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The DVD goes on sale on Amazon starting 11/10 (Tuesday).
raquty Pro adopted for the 81st Emperor's Cup and Empress's Cup All Japan Soft Tennis Championships, bringing a new way to experience the sport at Japan's top level
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
raquty合同会社 introduced its operational system raquty Pro at the 81st Emperor's Cup and Empress's Cup All Japan Soft Tennis Championships, held at Ariake Tennis Park from November 6 to 8, 2026. The system enabled referees to record scores on tablets and deliver live updates in real time.
[TAC Bookkeeping Certification Course] Special seminar on preparing for revenue recognition, for candidates aiming to pass Bookkeeping Level 1 in June 2027, now available as a web-based correspondence course!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
TAC株式会社 is offering the Revenue Recognition Preparation Seminar as a web-based correspondence course for Bookkeeping Level 1 candidates aiming to pass in June 2027. It provides explanations of the new revenue recognition standards and exercises based on analysis of past exam questions. The tuition is 5,000 yen (3,000 yen for regular course students).
[TAC公務員] National Government Comprehensive Service Course — individual consultations and trial class week — held at the Hiyoshi campus starting 11/11 (Wednesday)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Individual consultations and trial classes for the National Government Comprehensive Service Course will be held at TAC日吉校 starting November 11. Participants can get free trial lessons covering the examination system, quantitative reasoning, the Constitution and other subjects.
Ahead of the 80th Rice Bowl, to be held at Tokyo Dome on January 3, 2027, organizers announced the release of the official logo, the start of ultra-early-bird ticket sales on November 13, and the launch of the tournament's special website.
Autism awareness event “Isn't it okay to be different?” returns to Kure for its 4th edition — Keisuke Oshima and Yoshihide Takahata invited as guests!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The 4th edition of the autism awareness event “Isn't it okay to be different?” will be held on November 26, 2026, in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture. Atsuo Hirano, Keisuke Oshima and Yoshihide Takahata will speak. The event is free and open to the first 300 attendees.
一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会 publishes the October 2026 issue of its official note, “GDX News”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会 (GDX) has published the October 2026 issue of GDX News, an information outlet for local government employees, on its official note account. This issue features tourism initiatives that use natural resources, examples of AI use, workforce development, and information about seminars taking place in November and December.
NISSAN あ、安部礼司-BEYOND THE AVERAGE- program event “Abe Reiji Grand Thank-You Festival 2026 — A Year-End Party That's Overwhelmingly Happy!” opens applications for listener-participation events!
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TOKYO FM will hold the radio drama NISSAN あ、安部礼司 program event “Abe Reiji Grand Thank-You Festival 2026” on December 6 and has opened applications for 3 listener-participation activities.
諾基亞 targets the AI data center optical communications market, positioning for NPO and CPO; Lumentum and Coherent face a new rival
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
諾基亞 is evaluating a move into the AI data center optical interconnect market, positioning for NPO and CPO technologies and potentially supplying lasers first. The move aims to leverage its existing optical communications technology and manufacturing capabilities to meet the demand for high-speed transmission driven by AI computing, making it a new competitor to Lumentum and others.
Facts
諾基亞 is evaluating a move into the optical interconnect market inside AI data centers, with plans covering both NPO and CPO.
About 30% to 40% of the power consumption of traditional high-speed pluggable optical modules comes from digital signal processors (DSPs).
諾基亞 recently expanded its manufacturing facility in San Jose, California, and is moving ahead with plans to renovate a factory acquired from 恩智浦 (NXP).
Rob Shore, head of optical networking solutions marketing in 諾基亞's Network Infrastructure business, revealed that the company has begun studying NPO and CPO technologies.
CPO integrates the optical engine and switching chip on the same package substrate, but repairs and replacements become more complex if a component fails.
If 諾基亞 officially enters the market, existing optical component suppliers, including Lumentum, Coherent and at least 20-plus Chinese suppliers, will face more competition.
Shore believes that, in the long-term development of the market, NPO's range of applications may eventually surpass CPO's.
Buffett's 波克夏 posts 28% year-over-year Q3 profit decline! Quarterly buybacks near $10 billion, cash reserves rise to $377.4 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
波克夏 reported its 2026 Q3 results, with net profit down 28.2% year over year to $22.112 billion. Its investment strategy turned more conservative, with net stock sales, but buybacks rose to $9.647 billion. Cash reserves climbed to $377.4 billion, indicating ample funds and confidence in its own valuation.
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波克夏's attributable net income for the third quarter of 2026 fell 28.2% year over year to $22.112 billion
波克夏's share repurchases in the third quarter totaled $9.647 billion
波克夏's cash reserves rose to $377.4 billion as of the end of September
波克夏 shifted to net stock sales of about $426 million in the third quarter
波克夏's five largest holdings are Alphabet, 美國運通, 蘋果, 美國銀行 and 可口可樂
Companies mentioned：波克夏、Alphabet、美國運通、蘋果、美國銀行、可口可樂、Taylor Morrison Home Corporation、西方石油、OxyChem