Pokkyokuten’s “Traveling Sento Series” from サンリオキャラクターズ to go on sale at むにゅぐるみパティオ stores and the official online shop
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株式会社KThingS-operated むにゅぐるみパティオ will begin selling the “Traveling Sento Series” featuring Pokkyokuten from サンリオキャラクターズ online on Nov. 13 and in stores on Nov. 14.
“Zero Kyori Connect No. 4: Indie Games Edition, supported by xeen” to be held at namco TOKYO on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026!
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株式会社Phoenixx announced that it will hold “Zero Kyori Connect No. 4,” an indie game event connecting VTubers and audience members at “zero distance,” at namco TOKYO on Nov. 28, 2026.
“BLUE HAMHAM” announces apparel line “BLUE HAMHAM COLLECTION”; online sales begin Nov. 11
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CHOCOLATE Inc. will launch “BLUE HAMHAM COLLECTION,” an apparel line featuring the character Blue Hamham, created by Yasushi Arimura, at its official online store on Nov. 11. The collection includes 3 items: T-shirts, hoodies and caps. The character has garnered more than 850 million total views on social media.
Facts
More than 850 million total views on social media
More than 7 million followers across the character’s social media accounts
ミズノ will launch its “NEOVERSE FIT Pack” football shoe series on Nov. 13, featuring “NEOVERSE FIT+,” an upgraded material based on its original new material, “NEOVERSE FIT.”
Post-event online sales begin for The New Prince of Tennis × Yokohama Cosmo World and YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN 2026!
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株式会社コンテンツシード began post-event online sales for “YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN 2026,” a collaboration event between The New Prince of Tennis and Yokohama Cosmo World, on THEキャラ通販サイト on Nov. 11, 2026.
【New RAV4 60 Series】Protect the 12.9-inch screen from scratches. Japanese glass screen protector “Kā Navi Mamoru-kun,” 2-piece set for 1,798 yen (tax included)
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Fun Standard株式会社 has launched “Kā Navi Mamoru-kun,” a screen protector made with Japanese glass, compatible with the 12.9-inch display audio system in the new トヨタ RAV4 (60 series), under the BELLEMOND brand. The 2-piece set is priced at 1,798 yen (tax included).
Studying is even more fun with Tamagotchi♪ [Tamagotchi grows when you try again] Learning workbooks for 1st graders ✿Includes stickers✿ [On sale December 1]
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株式会社主婦と生活社 will release 2 learning workbooks for 1st graders featuring the digital pet Tamagotchi on December 1, 2026. They are supervised by Nimasa Suzuki, a teacher at Keio Yochisha Elementary School.
VTuber Sana Natori to appear on ニコニコ Live Broadcast's “Watch with VTubers! Movie Commentary Series”! Live commentary on the internet-forum-born horror urban legend Kisaragi Station Re: at 20:00 on Thursday, Jan. 14
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It has been confirmed that VTuber Sana Natori will appear in a live commentary broadcast of the horror urban legend Kisaragi Station Re: on ニコニコ Live Broadcast, operated by 株式会社ドワンゴ. The broadcast will begin at 20:00 on Jan. 14, 2027, with the first half free and the second half limited to channel members.
Written and directed by Watanabe Eri × A miraculous lineup of longtime friends gathers for the new production “Searching for the Vanished Flower”—featuring Shinnosuke Ikehata, Naomi Fujiyama, Naoto Takenaka, and others!!
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オフィス3〇〇 has announced the upcoming production “Searching for the Vanished Flower,” written and directed by its founder, Watanabe Eri. It will be staged in Tokyo, Osaka, and Yamagata from February 2027, starring longtime actor friends including Shinnosuke Ikehata, Naomi Fujiyama, and Naoto Takenaka.
[English conversation] Just listen for 15 minutes over lunch! Free seminars in December: “Chris's Lunchtime English Conversation [Listening Basics] [Intermediate]”
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold free online seminars in December for professionals in the creative industry under the title “Chris's Lunchtime English Conversation.” Instructor Chris Larimore will provide English commentary on historical events and traditional Japanese culture in beginner and intermediate listening sessions.
“Jiro Hachimitsu's Things to Do Before I Die” Project [FANY Action resumes accepting applications] “If there's anything I can do to help, I'll give it my all”—messages of support arrive from Shoji Murakami and Taka and Toshi!
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Following the completion of system maintenance, Yoshimoto Kogyo's crowdfunding platform FANY Action resumed accepting support on Nov. 11, 2026. In response, messages of support arrived from Shoji Murakami and Taka and Toshi for Jiro Hachimitsu's project, after he overcame a serious illness.
Facts
Accepting support resumed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
[The Story of a High School Boy Whose Heartbeat Gives Him Away × ヴィレッジヴァンガード] Limited-edition collaboration goods coming soon!!
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Limited-edition collaboration goods by “The Story of a High School Boy Whose Heartbeat Gives Him Away” and ヴィレッジヴァンガード will be available for online preorder starting Nov. 11, 2026.
November 20 is now “Blue Lock Dormitory Entry Commemoration Day”!!
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株式会社講談社 has designated November 20, the date the story of the manga Blue Lock begins, as “Blue Lock Dormitory Entry Commemoration Day” and announced that related campaigns will be held starting in 2026.
Digest video for the Blu-ray package of Gekidan “Dramatica” SPECIAL ACT released!
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A digest video for the Blu-ray package of Gekidan “Dramatica” SPECIAL ACT has been released, with the package scheduled to go on sale on Jan. 27, 2027. The video introduces the prices and contents of the official online-store and standard editions, as well as retailer bonuses.
Facts
Scheduled for release on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2027
Official online-store limited edition: ¥11,990 (tax included)
New hot-spring horror simulation “Ikaik no Yadocho” out today!
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The new hot-spring horror simulation “Ikaik no Yadocho” from FWGames, operated by 株式会社フロンティアワークス, was released on Steam on Nov. 11, 2026. It is priced at ¥1,500, and a 20% off launch sale and an autograph-board giveaway campaign are underway.
[悟空のきもち × SINN PURETÉ] Popular head spa and fragrance experience event to be held at Hanshin Umeda Main Store!
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A collaboration event between 株式会社JIMOS's SINN PURETÉ and head spa specialty salon 悟空のきもち will be held at Hanshin Umeda Main Store on Nov. 28 and 29, 2026.
Facts
Currently has more than 720,000 people on the cancellation waitlist
ベンスクリニック渋谷院 introduces IPL (light therapy) to address spots, redness, and dull skin
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ベンスクリニック渋谷院 has newly introduced “Shiny Plus,” an IPL (light therapy) treatment for spots, redness, and dullness. Using ボルニューマ equipment, it is now available as a private-pay treatment starting at ¥5,489.
A comprehensive video guide to using the AGM CAM 1! Japanese user manual also released, so even first-time users can feel at ease
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AGM Mobile has released an operation guide video and a Japanese user manual for the compact wearable camera “AGM CAM 1,” explaining initial setup and basic operation.
株式会社セガ released an update for “PSO2 New Genesis ver.2” on Nov. 11, 2026, adding the limited-time quest “Simulation Exercise: Ruino Anga Battle” and other content.
Facts
Total registered users worldwide have surpassed 12 million.
Obtaining manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan for a blood-based pTau217 test reagent that assists in assessing the accumulation of brain amyloid β associated with Alzheimer’s disease
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Fujirebio, a subsidiary of H.U.グループ, has obtained manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan for a blood-based pTau217 test reagent that helps assess brain amyloid β accumulation associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Free lecture on preparing for Tokyo Metropolitan high school recommendation admissions to be held on Nov. 23 (Mon., public holiday) (Endorsed by: Adachi City Elementary and Junior High School PTA Federation / Supported by: しもさん株式会社)
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しもさん株式会社 will participate as a supporting organization in a free lecture on preparing for Tokyo Metropolitan high school recommendation admissions, hosted by Aozora Essay Classroom. The event will be held in Adachi City on Nov. 23, 2026, and will cover essay and interview preparation as well as how to write a graduation anthology.
Facts
1.23 times for students entering in fiscal 2022
Fell to 1.12 times for students entering in fiscal 2026
It rose to 1.24 times in fiscal 2024, but
1.15 times in fiscal 2025
2.19 times for recommendation admissions
1.25 times in the final general admissions application
0.72 times for industrial courses (excluding the credit-based system)
OrcaRouter launches API access to Anthropic’s latest model, “Claude Fable 5.2”
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FlashLabs株式会社 has launched API access to Anthropic’s latest model, “Claude Fable 5.2,” on OrcaRouter and is running a campaign offering a 100% credit bonus on deposits of US$10 or more.
Meshy.ai to speak at “Unite Tokyo 2026” on where to integrate 3D generative AI, drawing on examples of AI games made with Unity
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The 3D generative AI platform Meshy.ai will exhibit at the Unity conference “Unite Tokyo 2026,” taking place on Nov. 17, 2026, and speak about how to integrate 3D generative AI, using its own game “Blackbox Creations” as an example.
Facts
A 45-minute presentation will be delivered
To be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
Date and time: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, 18:45–19:30
At 2K resolution
Texturing takes 20 seconds or less
Companies mentioned：Meshy LLC、Meshy.ai、Unity、Meshy Game Studio、Steam
National key technology list expanded to include advanced substrates and low-Earth-orbit satellite communications
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The National Science and Technology Council announced plans to expand the list of national core key technologies from 42 to 46 items, adding fields including advanced substrates, drones, low-Earth-orbit satellite communications and biotechnology.
Demand for AI servers and other products drives 47% year-on-year October revenue growth at 上櫃公司
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Fueled by strong demand for liquid cooling for AI servers and memory, 上櫃公司 reported combined October revenue of NT$367.8 billion, up 47% year on year. Revenue for the first 10 months totaled NT$3.287 trillion, up 34%.
Facts
NT$367.8 billion
Up 47% year on year
Revenue for the first 10 months: NT$3.287 trillion
Election countdown: Hou Yu-ih says swing voters want an experienced successor to continue city governance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih said swing voters hope an experienced person will succeed him and continue his city policies. Kuomintang candidate Lee Sichuan campaigned by motorcade in Zhonghe District and said Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu would accompany him.
Huang Jen-hsun affair controversy: Foreign media say Taiwan’s chip industry boom will continue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign media reports said that although 輝達 CEO Huang Jen-hsun is embroiled in an affair controversy, analysts believe it will not have a significant impact on 台積電’s business, as demand for advanced process technology remains strong and no orders have been cut.
Facts
Original（中央社新加坡11日綜合外電報導）
In a memo to 輝達 employees on the 8th of this month, Huang Jen-hsun admitted to having an affair
(Compiled by: Chen Yen-chun) 1151111
Companies mentioned：中央社、台積電、輝達公司、輝達、財經內幕、Business Insider、Counterpoint Research、顧能公司、Gartner、紐約時報、The New York Times
Hualien earthquake construction waste totals 107,000 metric tons; 內政部 provides NT$280 million for disposal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Hualien County Government is carrying out a plan to handle construction waste from demolitions of unsafe buildings following the 0403 and 0423 earthquakes. 內政部 is providing NT$280 million for sorting, removal and reuse, with completion expected in 2028. So far, 17 buildings have been demolished, generating about 107,000 metric tons of waste; the total is estimated to reach 124,000 metric tons.
KMT demands release of 曠世智能 investment review documents; 財政部: compiling response for 審計部
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Kuomintang caucus called on 國發會 and 財政部 to release investment review documents on 曠世智能. 財政部 Minister Chuang Tsui-yun said the materials were being compiled at 審計部’s request, while 國發基金 said it had provided the relevant documents and records in accordance with the law.
Facts
Within 24 hours
October 21
Pledged to submit it in two weeks
Postponed to November 6
Until November 10
審計部 sent another letter on November 9
Will respond within 7 days of receiving the letter
旺矽 posts another record quarter in Q3; visibility extends to 2028
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
旺矽 released its Q3 financial results, with consolidated revenue and earnings reaching new highs and earnings per share of NT$19.18. The company said visibility on joint projects with customers extends to 2028. Strong AI demand has increased its global market share in mid- and high-end test interfaces, while capacity for its main products remains fully utilized.
Facts
Consolidated revenue of NT$5.904 billion
Up 13% quarter on quarter
Up 73% year on year
Quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of about NT$1.88 billion
Earnings per share of NT$19.18
Visibility extends to 2028
Consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters: NT$15.07 billion
Up 58% year on year
After-tax profit for the first 3 quarters: NT$4.63 billion
Smokers face higher risk of COPD; doctor warns of 5 major factors that worsen the condition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Overseas research shows smokers face a 6.3-times-higher risk of COPD than nonsmokers. 台灣胸腔暨重症加護醫學會, together with the Health Promotion Administration and National Health Insurance Administration, urged people to quit smoking and released for the first time a “Lung and Heart Protection Risk Assessment Form” to identify 5 major factors that can worsen the condition.
Facts
6.3 times higher
24 times that of people with no related risk factors
Historic Xingfu Railway Bridge spanning Yunlin and Chiayi opens after restoration costing more than NT$200 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The century-old Xingfu Railway Bridge, which spans Yunlin and Chiayi counties, officially opened today. The central government provided funding to the Chiayi County Government for restoration costing more than NT$200 million, transforming the old bridge into a safe and aesthetically appealing railway walkway and nighttime lighting attraction.
Facts
Restoration cost more than NT$200 million
NT$212 million for bridge restoration and reinforcement
U.S. ambassador to China: Relations between the 2 countries are unstable; 輝達 episode will be a test
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue said U.S.-China relations are unstable and that the espionage controversy involving 輝達 CEO Huang Jen-hsun will test bilateral ties. He also denied that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan had been delayed and criticized China’s export controls on rare earths and State Council Order No. 835.
Hou Yung-ching: High-speed rail can deliver a thousand chemicals for chip plants within 3 hours; Taiwan’s edge is hard to replicate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台積電 Senior Vice President Hou Yung-ching said Taiwan’s semiconductor industry has the advantage of a complete supply chain. Chemicals, instruments and equipment needed to operate 2-nanometer or 3-nanometer fabs can be obtained within about 3 hours by high-speed rail. He also discussed how the AI boom is driving growth in global semiconductor output, Taiwan’s rise in advanced packaging equipment, and challenges involving talent and energy.
Facts
Must use 2,000 to 3,000 types of chemicals
All resources can be obtained within about a 3-hour high-speed rail journey
Global semiconductor output has exceeded US$1.6 trillion this year
Could even reach US$1.7 trillion
Taiwan’s semiconductor output accounts for about 13% of domestic GDP
Exports account for about 33%
Equipment made by Taiwanese companies accounts for less than 1%
Taiwanese companies’ share of equipment procurement has exceeded 20%
City government holds coordination meeting with 基泰, surveys interest in government-led urban renewal plan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taipei City Government held its 3rd coordination meeting on the 基泰 Dazhi workplace safety incident. The Department of Urban Development proposed a government-led urban renewal plan and launched a survey of residents’ interest, offering households affected by the subsidence a new option for rebuilding. 基泰 said it has paid more than NT$116 million and is negotiating with residents over further compensation.
Facts
Damage to the 25 households affected by the subsidence is estimated at about NT$95 million
More than NT$116 million has been paid
3rd coordination meeting
Representatives of 21 households submitted a statement and then left
Damage to the 25 households affected by the subsidence
The remaining 22 households have all signed urban renewal and reconstruction contracts
Japan plans to revise maritime security capability enhancement policy as China expands ocean activities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Japanese government plans to revise its “Policy on Strengthening the Japan Coast Guard’s Capabilities” for the first time in 4 years in response to China’s expanding ocean activities. The plan will focus on 6 pillars, including strengthening rapid response around the Senkaku Islands, and is expected to be finalized by the end of the year.
台橡: Operations will remain challenging next year; diversification to help address challenges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台橡 CEO Tsai Wei-chiang said operations will remain challenging from the second half of 2026 through 2027, amid pressure from energy volatility, overcapacity and weak demand. The company is maintaining stability through diversification. Supplies of the raw material butadiene are tight as Asian cracking plants cut production, and prices are trending strongly. 台橡 is optimistic about the markets for medical-grade products, green tires and electric vehicle tires. Net profit after tax for the first 3 quarters was NT$2.082 billion. 台塑化 invested to raise its stake to 6.53%.
Facts
台橡's net profit after tax for the first 3 quarters of this year was NT$2.082 billion
Earnings per share of NT$2.52
Invested NT$333 million to increase its stake in 台橡
Cross-border fraud becomes an Asian challenge; Thailand and Taiwan call for stronger public-private cooperation to combat scams
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Thai and Taiwanese officials and businesses met in Bangkok for the “Asia Anti-Fraud Summit,” calling for stronger public-private cooperation, cross-border law enforcement coordination and faster responses from digital platforms to the growing prevalence of cross-border fraud and the misuse of AI technology.
Thailand and U.S. reach agreement in principle on tariffs; details await parliamentary review
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Thailand and the United States have reached agreement on the main principles of tariff issues. The matter still requires parliamentary review, and an official announcement is expected during an upcoming regional summit.
緯創 posts record 3rd-quarter earnings per share of NT$5.74, approves additional capital spending to expand AI business
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
緯創 announced its financial results for the 3rd quarter of 2026, with revenue and profit reaching quarterly records on growth in its AI business. The board approved additional capital spending to expand capacity in Tainan, Hsinchu and Mexico, and secured usage rights for a factory building in Hsinchu.
Facts
Earnings per share of NT$5.74
Consolidated revenue of about NT$1.15 trillion
Up 28.3% quarter on quarter
Up 1.02 times year on year
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was NT$18.402 billion
Up 24.1% quarter on quarter
Up 1.49 times year on year
Consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters was about NT$2.89 trillion
Up 97.2% year on year
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was about NT$42.86 billion
Up 1.23 times year on year
Earnings per share for the first 3 quarters was NT$13.54
Added NT$11.9 billion...in capital spending
And NT$939 million in capital spending
Added US$17.76 million...in capital spending
(about NT$583 million)
Within a limit of no more than NT$2.8 billion
Companies mentioned：緯創、Wistron InfoComm Mexico S.A. de C.V.、中央社
漢測 books one-time employee stock subscription expense; 3rd-quarter loss per share of NT$10.23
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
漢測 announced its 3rd-quarter results, with quarterly consolidated revenue reaching a record NT$1.5 billion. However, it recorded a one-time expense of about NT$1.118 billion for employee stock subscriptions ahead of its listing, resulting in a quarterly loss per share of NT$10.23. Revenue for the first 3 quarters rose 129.06% year on year, and profit was NT$298 million.
Facts
Quarterly consolidated revenue of NT$1.5 billion
Total expense recognized was about NT$1.118 billion
Reduced 3rd-quarter earnings per share by about NT$32.58
3rd-quarter operating loss of about NT$288 million
Loss attributable to owners of the parent was NT$286 million
漢測's consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters totaled NT$3.685 billion
Up 129.06% year on year
Gross margin for the first 3 quarters was 47.83%
Operating profit of NT$446 million
Cumulative profit attributable to owners of the parent was NT$298 million
Earnings per share for the first 3 quarters was NT$10.85
Ho Hsin-chun unveils new policies for Tanzi, Daya and Shengang; Chiang Chi-chen joins Han Kuo-yu for campaign motorcade street canvassing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun unveiled her “New Policies for Tanzi, Daya and Shengang,” covering industrial upgrades and quality-of-life infrastructure. Kuomintang candidate Chiang Chi-chen joined Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu in a street canvassing campaign, pledging to do everything possible to win.
The Supreme Administrative Court dismissed the appeal in the case concerning improper party assets held by the 國民黨 Taichung City Party headquarters, making the ruling final. The land and buildings must be transferred to 台中市政府.
China’s overseas tax collection drive yields results, adding nearly 800 billion yuan to state coffers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The transition period for China’s offshore trust income tax policy ended on Oct. 22. Individual income tax declarations totaled more than RMB160 billion, while revenue in October alone exceeded RMB120 billion, driving an almost 90% increase in individual income tax revenue that month.
博磊 changes investment structure in Singapore’s RESOUND TECH
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
博磊科技’s board resolved to change its investment structure in Singapore’s RESOUND TECH. Instead of the originally planned acquisition of a 30% stake for NT$200 million, 博磊 will invest S$6 million and its subsidiary will invest S$2 million to acquire stakes of 22.5% and 7.5%, respectively.
Taiwanese companies integrate supply chain to build a Taiwan team for baked goods
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
百城機械 held its 13th Heroes League product launch in Suzhou, bringing together ingredient, mold and equipment makers to create an integrated supply-chain platform and build a Taiwan team ecosystem for baked goods, in response to competition in the Chinese market and to promote automation upgrades.
Biden memoir reveals warm letter Trump left upon leaving office in 2021, written like one from an old friend
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
According to Joe Biden’s memoir, Promise Me, Dad, Donald Trump left Biden a letter when he left office in January 2021. Its warm wording did not question the election results, sharply contrasting with Trump’s public criticism.
Taiwan stocks rise for 3rd straight session, reclaim 44,000 points; Taiwan dollar’s gains falter, closing at NT$32.86
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks rose for the 3rd straight session, reclaiming 44,000 points. The Taiwan dollar edged up to close at NT$32.86 amid central bank intervention, while forex trading volume fell to US$2.352 billion.
Japan plans to expand Self-Defense Forces’ authority, allowing AI to detect cyberattacks on infrastructure in peacetime
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Japanese government plans to expand the Self-Defense Forces’ authority, allowing them to use AI in peacetime to proactively detect signs of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure companies in the power, communications and financial sectors. The policy will be included in the 3 revised national security documents due at year-end.
大銀微系統: CPO process inspection and positioning platform orders booked through mid-next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
大銀微系統 Chairperson 卓秀瑜 said orders for its high-end CPO inspection and positioning platform are booked through mid-2027. Revenue for the first 3 quarters totaled NT$3.096 billion, up 58% year on year, while profit reached NT$487 million, up 222%.
LINE opens new scheduled messaging feature for free trial; messages can be set to send automatically at a specified time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
LINE announced the launch of a new scheduled messaging feature, available for free trial to all users until late January 2027. Users can set messages to send automatically at a specified time, including text and web links. Messages can be sent as soon as 5 minutes later or up to 1 year in advance. The feature is currently available only on mobile.
Changhua Council Speaker 謝典霖 held after hearing on extending detention in bribery and public funds case
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Changhua County Council Speaker 謝典霖 is accused of vote-buying and misappropriating public funds. The Changhua District Court held a hearing today on extending his detention but did not issue a ruling in court. 謝典霖 remains in custody.
Facts
Application to extend detention by 2 months
Released on bail for NT$10 million
8-month ban on leaving the country or going to sea
Kang Kang discusses Jensen Huang’s extramarital affair, stresses keeping distance when posing with women
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At a concert press conference at the Kaohsiung Music Center, entertainer Kang Kang discussed the affair controversy involving 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang, saying he keeps his distance when posing for photos with women. He also responded to Luo Ta-yu calling out Ma Shih-fang, saying he does not discuss politics and focuses on work and family.
Employees’ monthly salaries rose 2.93% in the first 9 months, the second-highest increase for the same period in 26 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics announced September wage statistics. In the first 9 months, real regular earnings for all employees grew 0.98%, the second-highest increase for the same period in nearly 6 years. The median regular salary for full-time Taiwanese employees rose 3.36% year on year, the largest increase since 109年. Although the share of employees earning below the average salary edged down to 69.97%, it still set a new record.
Facts
Increase of 2.93%
Second-highest for the same period in nearly 26 years
Median regular salary of NT$39,793
Real regular earnings grew 0.98%
Real average total earnings grew 2.6% year on year
Median monthly regular salary per employee of NT$41,120
Up 3.36% year on year
Average of NT$52,100
Also grew 3.21%
Average cumulative total earnings rose 4.54% year on year
Increase reached 15.48%
The average also grew 17.51%
Rose to 70.03%
Share of employees earning below the average: 69.97%
Temperatures in western Taiwan dip to 18 degrees on the morning of the 12th; more moisture this weekend, cooler again next week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration said radiative cooling will bring lows of about 18 degrees to western Taiwan on the morning of the 12th. A rain cloud system from southern China and a front will bring more moisture over the weekend, while lows in northern Taiwan will dip to 16 degrees in the latter part of next week.
東協 summit opens in Manila on the 15th; Trump to attend special summit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 49th 東協 Summit and related summits will be held in Manila, the Philippines, from the 15th to the 17th. U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the “東協-U.S. Special Summit” on the 17th. The meeting, hosted by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., will discuss regional challenges and progress in negotiations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC), among other topics.
Analysis: Who will succeed Xi Jinping? Not a single successor, but a pool of candidates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese political commentator Deng Yuwen wrote in Foreign Policy that the Chinese Communist Party’s 21st National Congress may not produce a single widely accepted successor to Xi Jinping. Instead, a “pool of candidates” born from 1967 to 1975 may emerge, with officials rotated through key posts to test their loyalty and governing ability.
Facts
CCP 21st Congress
Born roughly between 1967 and 1975
Zhu Zhongming, born in 1972
Li Lecheng and Zhou Zuyi, born in 1965
Zhao Long, born in 1967
Remain in power until about 2037
Officials born from 1964 to 1969
More than 100 million Chinese Communist Party members
Woman accused of poisoning Australian university student with rat poison pleads innocence at appeal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A woman surnamed Yang was accused of repeatedly putting rat poison in the food of Australian exchange student Xiao Li. She was sentenced to 11 years and 2 months in prison at first instance for attempted murder. At the first hearing of her appeal at the High Court, Yang denied the crime and maintained her innocence, while prosecutors argued that the sentence was too lenient.
AI cybersecurity attacks intensify; ministry says more than 10 companies have reported being victimized
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Digital Affairs said it has received reports from more than 10 companies that they were victimized, most in attacks involving AI. It urged companies to report incidents and notify customers within 72 hours.
Facts
More than 10 companies have reported being victimized
Of these, 5 or 6 are relatively large companies
Must report to the competent authority within 72 hours
Companies must also submit a review and improvement plan within 1 month
Has obtained artificial intelligence (AI) models from 4 companies, including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Microsoft
Immediately call the 165 anti-fraud hotline to verify
Hsu Hsin-ying and Chiang Wan-an appear together on campaign billboard; Cheng Chao-fang proposes public pianos
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsu Hsin-ying, the Kuomintang’s candidate for Hsinchu County commissioner, has unveiled a campaign billboard featuring her alongside Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an. Cheng Chao-fang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate for Hsinchu County commissioner, has proposed installing public pianos in all 13 townships and cities across the county.
廣達 posts second-highest Q3 earnings per share of NT$7.08; server business to continue double-digit growth next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
廣達 reported record-high second-best third-quarter earnings per share of NT$7.08 and expects its server business to account for 85% to 90% of revenue in 2027, with capital expenditure forecast at NT$40 billion to NT$45 billion. It has terminated its planned acquisition of 友達光電’s Huaya plant and expects notebook shipments to decline.
Facts
Earnings per share of NT$7.08
Server business expected to account for 85% to 90% of total revenue
Capital expenditure in 2027 is forecast to edge up to NT$40 billion to NT$45 billion
Third-quarter consolidated revenue was about NT$1.12 trillion
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was about NT$28.422 billion
廣達’s consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters of this year totaled about NT$2.96 trillion
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was NT$78.266 billion
Cumulative earnings per share for the first 3 quarters were NT$20.03
Full-year earnings per share in 2025 were NT$19.45
Capital expenditure in the third quarter of this year was about NT$12.8 billion
About NT$34.6 billion cumulatively for the first 3 quarters
Former lawmaker Su Chen-ching’s daughter-in-law remanded after reversal; court cites breach of order and risk of collusion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lan Wan-chien, daughter-in-law of former legislator Su Chen-ching, was suspected of vote-buying in the Ligang Township chief election. After being released on bail, she posted on Facebook and received comments from people who attended the event. The court ruled that she had violated an order barring contact with witnesses and posed a risk of collusion, and ordered her detention without visitation.
AI boom fuels overtime; September hours in electronic components sector hit highest for same month in 47 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Driven by strong AI demand, overtime in electronic components manufacturing reached 28.3 hours in September, the highest for the same month in 47 years. The total number of employees in industry and services was 8.637 million.
Optimism over AI trade rebounds; most Asian stocks close higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Optimism over AI trading revived, with most Asian stock markets closing higher. Despite U.S. inflation data coming in above expectations and the possibility of a Fed rate hike, investors bought technology stocks on dips. CoreWeave’s forecast and Anthropic’s IPO plans lifted market confidence.
Facts
Revenue is expected to reach $13 billion to $13.3 billion this year
Plans to raise up to about $64 billion
Valuation at listing could reach as high as $1.4 trillion
Department stores vie for year-end holiday shoppers with luxury goods, Christmas displays and anime IPs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
For the year-end shopping season, Kaohsiung’s 漢神百貨, Global Mall新左營, SKM Park Outlets and 大立百貨 are rolling out anniversary sales, Christmas displays and anime IP pop-up stores to capture holiday spending.
Facts
Sales target of up to NT$3.05 billion
Top prize: an airline ticket worth NT$200,000
Last year’s Christmas season drew more than 700,000 visits
Companies mentioned：漢神百貨、Global Mall新左營、SKM Park Outlets高雄草衙、大立百貨、長榮航空、Pierre Hermé Paris
Hualien county race heats up as 4 candidates hold events and policy forums to win support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Hualien County race is heating up, with 4 candidates holding events including campaign headquarters openings, market canvassing and policy presentations to seek support.
Facts
4 Hualien County chief candidates
Two consecutive nights of campaign headquarters events
Yu Shu-chen will establish her campaign headquarters at the 國民黨 Hualien County office on the 7th
Wei Chia-hsien is scheduled for 6 p.m. on the 13th
Lo Pei-chin is scheduled for the morning of the 12th
豪記唱片 to mark 40th anniversary with concert; Chen Sui-yi and Hsieh Chin-ching share health updates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
豪記唱片 held a press conference for its 40th anniversary concert and announced a performance in Kaohsiung next April. Singer Chen Sui-yi shared an update on his recovery from vocal cord surgery, while Hsieh Chin-ching said she will have a benign tumor removed.
Legislature reaches consensus to extend childcare leave eligibility to before age 9; maternity and prenatal exam leave days still under negotiation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan’s Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee reached a consensus to extend the period for childcare leave without pay until a child is under 9. Parents who both receive the full allowance can get an additional 3 months. The parties did not reach consensus on the number of maternity leave and prenatal checkup leave days, and left the matter for negotiations.
Facts
Childcare leave without pay extended until a child is under 9
Both parents receive the full 6-month allowance
They can receive an additional 3 months
Maternity leave from the original 8 weeks
Extended to 12 weeks
Can be used until age 6
Paternity leave, originally 7 days
Increased to 14 days
Prenatal checkup leave increased to 10 working days
A total of 14 weeks of leave before and after childbirth
Cho Jung-tai: Power supply planned for the next 10 years to meet AI industry growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Premier Cho Jung-tai said the government has included power supply for the next 10 years in its plans to meet the AI industry’s rapid growth. It is promoting smart energy storage, energy efficiency in technology and a more resilient power grid, while monitoring the development of new nuclear technologies and the process for restarting 台電第三核能發電廠.
Facts
Over the next 10 years
September export orders totaled US$114.21 billion
Up 62.4% year on year
Cumulative export orders for the first 9 months totaled US$819.2 billion
Chiu Wen-yu recalls the tension of the national Little League tournament; fall training focuses on building strength as he aims to make the top team soon
CPBL team opens Asian Championship against Japan; Kao Chih-kang names pitching and batting standouts to watch
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The CPBL team opens the Asian Championship against Japan. Head coach Kao Chih-kang singled out pitcher Yuto Kanemaru and infielder Tomoya Masaki, but stressed the need to be wary of the opponent's overall strength.
Power Cup Little League tournament has nurtured more than 100 pro baseball players; 22 teams vie for title in Hualien on Dec. 5
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 14th Hualien Taiwan Lottery Power Cup Little League tournament will be held in Hualien from Dec. 5 to 8, with 22 teams competing for a NT$1 million championship prize. The tournament was launched with a donation from the 2012 Power Lottery jackpot winner and has nurtured more than 100 professional baseball players over the years.
The ASEAN News Brief on Nov. 11, 2026, reported that Vietnam's central bank resumed foreign currency purchases to increase dong liquidity; Japan donated equipment worth more than 955 million yen to support road maintenance in Laos; Singapore's accounting industry saw revenue growth and higher salaries; the Philippines' external debt rose as a share of GDP; Myanmar began providing foreign exchange for imports in stages; Malaysia's palm oil inventories hit a record high; consumer confidence in Thailand fell amid fuel prices and floods; Cambodia's garment and footwear exports grew; and Indonesia scrapped a plan to import used trains from Japan.
Yilan County councilor You Chi-hsiang switches to Nan'ao Township chief race, suspected of vote-buying; released on NT$50,000 bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Yilan County Councilor You Chi-hsiang, a member of the Kuomintang, is running for Nan'ao Township chief and was released on NT$50,000 bail after prosecutors in Yilan suspected him of vote-buying.
Leningrad region attacked; Russia says it shot down 92 drones
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Leningrad Region Governor Alexander Drozdenko said the region was attacked by drones early in the morning and that Russian forces shot down 92 drones. The area is home to an important port and the Kirishi oil refinery, and was attacked on the 9th of this month.
Mindfulness Film Festival opens in Taichung, focusing on 3 themes to promote a sustainable, mutually supportive society
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Mindfulness Film Festival will be held in Taichung from the 13th to the 22nd. Organized by 心之谷永續教育園區 and 魚可國際文創, it features 13 selected films exploring 3 themes: people and themselves, others, and the natural world, with the aim of promoting a sustainable and mutually supportive society.