Global leaders gather in Asia for dialogue, with AI, trade and nuclear disarmament in focus
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Global leaders are gathering in Asia for multiple summits, with topics ranging from AI safety and trade to nuclear disarmament. Trump, Putin and Xi Jinping may hold trilateral talks, but the meeting is expected to be more symbolic than substantive; 輝達 has become embroiled in a spying scandal affecting AI discussions; and ASEAN disputes in the South China Sea and U.S.-China trade tensions remain major challenges.
Facts
11 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
3 summits
5-day itinerary
After Xi Jinping and Trump agreed in September to establish an AI incident “communications channel”
The U.S. and China agreed to extend their trade-war truce until Jan. 10 next year
Trump and Xi set to meet at APEC; Foreign Ministry says Taiwan-U.S. cooperation framework offers reassurance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet during APEC, but U.S.-China relations are unlikely to undergo any major changes. Taiwan can be reassured by its established cooperation framework with the U.S., and the Foreign Ministry will continue communicating with Washington.
Housing pressures spark public anger in Spain; at least 73 arrested in general strike
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A nationwide general strike was held in Spain to protest the housing crisis, with about 4 million workers taking part. Clashes between police and protesters broke out in Barcelona and Madrid in the evening, and at least 73 people were arrested.
Facts
At least 73 people arrested
About 4 million workers
Equivalent to 1/5 of the national workforce
At least 1,044 incidents related to the general strike nationwide
The first nationwide general strike since 2012
Original代表100多萬名勞工
Seeking voter support in the Nov. 29 election
The country currently faces a housing shortage of about 750,000 units
Expected to grow further by 2028
To more than 1 million units
Average monthly rent is 1,176 euros
About NT$43,000
Equivalent to 98.7% of young people's average monthly salary
36 years old this year
The number of people taking part in the strike reached 5 million
The country has about 23 million workers
Reduce Spain's annual gross domestic product (GDP) by 0.1% to 0.2%
Taiwan stocks opened lower and fluctuated today, with the TAIEX closing down 1,165.28 points at 43,091.87. Trading value reached NT$1.013293 trillion; major heavyweight electronics stocks, including 台積電, 鴻海, 聯發科 and 台達電, all closed lower.
Taipei stocks opened lower and continued to fall, closing down 1,165.28 points at 43,091.87, a decline of 2.63%. Trading value totaled NT$1.013293 trillion.
Tian Xiwei and Wang Churan lose out! The winner of TOP10 “most classically beautiful” actresses in Chinese historical dramas: delicate features and elegant poise earn her the title of peerless beauty
He Hsin-chun's husband reportedly fined NT$9.5 million over 17 public tenders in 1 year; KMT legislator slams conflict-of-interest violation: Don't brush it off as smearing
Store water now! Major water outages in 9 counties and cities tomorrow, with some areas without water morning and evening for up to 12 hours; check your home's outage area with 1 click
The biggest concern over Huang Jen-hsun's troubles isn't the leak! Hu Tsai-ping reveals the real risk, while saying she remains grateful for his kindness to Taiwan
Three major institutional investors》Taiwan stocks plunge 1,165 points, yet the three major institutional investors buy a net NT$5.1 billion against the trend! Foreign investors sell for 11 consecutive sessions, while investment trusts buy for 23; fund flows revealed
Taiwan's most livable place isn't Taichung or Kaohsiung! Locals strongly recommend 1 county, praising its quality of life and convenient transport: “Once you live there, you won't want to move”
Why does a Taiwan passport have 9 digits? The first letter has a different meaning! Will the number change when you renew an old passport? This 1 type can only be changed once
More than half of Taiwan's adults are overweight or obese! 14 medical associations issue updated care guidelines, introducing “staged obesity prevention and treatment” for the first time
Improve the environment and implement the policy of returning land to the people: Miaoli County Government undertakes land readjustment in the 4th phase and construction of the Long'en Canal waterfront green corridor
Parents give their son “1 common name” and classmates mock and bully him! The child breaks down and asks to change it; many people in Taiwan have the same name
These 2 stations are Taiwan's most beautiful! At 1, the platform spans 2 counties and you can see the sea as soon as you get off; trains no longer stop at the other 1
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This article introduces 2 stations praised as Taiwan's most beautiful seaside rail stops: Duoliang Station in Taitung and Badouzi Station in Keelung. Though Duoliang Station boasts stunning scenery, trains have not stopped there since 2006, so visitors must drive there. Badouzi Station is the terminus of the Shen'ao Line and Taiwan's first station spanning 2 cities and counties; visitors can arrive by train and see the sea as soon as they leave the station.
Facts
Duoliang Station is on the South Link Line in Taimali Township, Taitung County. Trains stopped calling there in 2006 due to low passenger numbers.
Badouzi Station opened in 1967. After passenger services on the Shen'ao Line were suspended in 1989, the station was abandoned for a time, until service resumed on Dec. 28, 2016.
In 2021, the Taitung County Government installed a 4K live-streaming system at Duoliang Station featuring AI train tracking.
Duoliang Station was originally the site of the Paiwan tribal village “Talasaran” and was called “Totorō” during the Japanese colonial period.
Dede apologizes to Huang Shih-chieh on IG! To “make up for 1 thing,” he sacrifices his own father; Cheng Yun-peng jokes that his rebellious son outsmarted him
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Dede, the son of former legislator Cheng Yun-peng, apologized on IG to Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shih-chieh because Huang was often cropped out of their past photos. In a humorous post, Dede said he should crop out his father, who lost the election, and used AI to recreate the photo. Cheng Yun-peng joked that his rebellious son had outsmarted him, while Huang Shih-chieh jokingly invited them to take a real-life version.
Facts
Dede apologized to Huang Shih-chieh in an Instagram post, noting that Huang was often cropped out of their past photos.
Dede said that if someone had to be cropped out of the photos, it should have been his father, who lost the election, rather than Huang Shih-chieh.
Cheng Yun-peng left a teasing comment about his son on Instagram, then later posted on Facebook that his rebellious son had outsmarted him.
Huang Shih-chieh told Dede he did not mind and invited him to take a real-life photo together.
The 2026 Taoyuan mayoral election will be held on Nov. 28, with Huang Shih-chieh and Chang San-cheng as candidates.
Yushan National Park is Taiwan’s largest national park, covering more than 100,000 hectares across four counties and cities. It is home to 30 of Taiwan’s 100 peaks and boasts abundant ecological resources.
Facts
Yushan National Park covers 105,490 hectares.
Yushan National Park was established on April 10, ROC year 74 (1985).
Yushan National Park spans Nantou, Chiayi, Kaohsiung and Hualien counties and cities.
Yushan National Park contains 30 peaks listed among Taiwan’s 100 peaks.
Yushan’s main peak is 3,952 meters above sea level.
More than 150 bird species have been recorded in Yushan National Park.
A passenger who lost balance on a bus and hit someone was fined NT$11,000! Parents also held jointly liable; court reveals key factor behind the fine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A 16-year-old high school student in Keelung fell on a bus and injured a woman, who sought more than NT$500,000 in damages. The court found no causal link for some of her injuries and insufficient evidence of lost income, and ordered the student and his parents to pay NT$11,367 jointly. The driver and bus company were not required to pay.
Facts
The accident occurred at noon on July 15, 2025, when a high school student surnamed Yeh fell and injured a woman surnamed Weng while riding bus route 103 operated by 基隆市公車處.
The woman surnamed Weng sought several forms of compensation from the court, totaling NT$507,290.
The court found that the available medical records did not establish that the woman’s subsequent symptoms involving her left shoulder, lower back, sciatic nerve and fascia were all caused by the bus collision.
The court rejected the woman’s claim for NT$130,000 in lost wages because she had not provided a doctor’s diagnosis or instructions showing that she needed 13 months of rest.
The court ordered the teenager surnamed Yeh and his parents to pay a total of NT$11,367 jointly, including NT$712 in medical expenses, NT$655 in transportation costs and NT$10,000 in pain and suffering.
Xi Jinping says ‘reunification will inevitably be achieved,’ reiterates willingness to talk with Taiwan and praises Sun Yat-sen’s support for national reunification
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Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated the ‘peaceful reunification, one country, two systems’ policy and the inevitability of reunification at an event in Beijing on the 12th marking the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s birth. He said he was willing to engage in dialogue under the one-China principle. Though he did not mention the use of force, the two sides remain fundamentally divided, and the speech came shortly before the APEC meeting and Taiwan’s elections.
Facts
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended an event at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the 12th marking the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s birth and delivered a speech.
Xi Jinping reiterated that achieving the ‘complete reunification’ of Taiwan and China is an unwavering historical mission, and claimed that this historical trend cannot be stopped.
Xi Jinping stressed that China adheres to the policy of ‘peaceful reunification, one country, two systems’ and is willing to hold dialogue with Taiwan on the condition that the one-China principle is observed.
Xi Jinping did not mention the use of force against Taiwan in his speech, but the People’s Liberation Army continues its routine military activities around Taiwan.
The remarks came shortly before China is due to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Shenzhen next week.
A new landmark for the Banxin commercial district! Construction begins on Banqiao’s largest MRT development project; Hou Yu-ih says New Taipei’s rail economy will drive commercial activity
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New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Banxin Station MRT development project on the 12th. The project, to be built with an investment of NT$6.04 billion by 馥華集團, is expected to be completed in 2030 and will spur development in the Banxin commercial district.
Facts
Construction on the Banxin Station MRT development project officially began on the 12th, with New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih leading officials and investors in a joint blessing ceremony.
The Banxin Station development site covers 1,392 ping, with an estimated investment of about NT$6.04 billion.
The Banxin Station tower is planned to have 38 floors above ground and 6 below, with total floor space exceeding 20,000 ping.
The Banxin Station development project is expected to be completed in 2030 and could bring in about 1,100 jobs.
The Banxin Station development project is being built with investment from 馥華集團 and designed by 李祖原聯合建築師事務所.
New Taipei has 37 land development projects, and investors have been successfully recruited for 13 of them.
The New Taipei Circular Line carried more than 22 million passengers in 2025, with monthly ridership reaching 2 million this year.
Shen Chun-hua explores Siraya at a leisurely pace; five locally inspired gift collections bring local stories together
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交通部觀光署西拉雅國家風景區管理處 held a press conference on Nov. 11, inviting Shen Chun-hua to share her slow-travel experience and unveiling five distinctive gift collections combining charitable causes and local products. It also launched winter travel deals to promote tourism in the area.
Facts
交通部觀光署西拉雅國家風景區管理處 held a press conference on Nov. 11 to promote the results of its ‘A Fairytale Siraya Welcome’ initiative.
The press conference invited veteran broadcaster Shen Chun-hua to share her slow-travel experience visiting Siraya.
The collaboration introduced five locally inspired gift collections, featuring products from 臺南禧榕軒大飯店, 心路基金會 and three businesses in the Greater Siraya Tourism Circle.
The Siraya management office partnered with Klook to offer limited-time winter deals covering 20 travel products, available through Feb. 28, 2027.
白河山海之戀 has introduced the Mountain Mist Mud Essence gift set, themed around Guanziling hot spring mud.
有間冰舖 has introduced the Yujing Fruit Glow Mango Dried Fruit Gift Set, featuring Yujing mangoes.
From Nov. 11 to Dec. 15, Xirongxuan Hotel is offering gifts with stays, including products related to Zengwen Reservoir and golden buckwheat.
Drone identification system distinguishes friend from foe; Japan’s Terra Drone wins 150 million yen from European Defence Fund
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Terra Drone subsidiary Unifly received an EDF grant to develop the SPECTRE system, combining UTM and detection technologies to improve drone identification capabilities in Europe.
Facts
The SPECTRE project will run for 24 months.
The SPECTRE project is led by Agile Systems Engineering and involves five countries.
Companies mentioned：Terra Drone、Unifly、Agile Systems Engineering
As stocks keep sliding, gold investments that preserve capital draw renewed attention; experts explain how to allocate assets to avoid the risk of stocks and bonds falling together
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. technology stocks have fallen for several consecutive sessions, putting preservation of financial assets in the spotlight. Experts say gold’s liquidity, inflation-hedging properties and risk-diversification benefits make it a safe-haven option for investors.
Facts
As of Nov. 6, the Nasdaq Composite had closed lower for a fourth consecutive week and recorded its steepest one-day drop in 19 months.
North American gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw net outflows of $512 million in October.
In the year through September, average U.S. hourly wages rose 3%, while consumer prices increased 3.7% over the same period.
From 1971 to 2023, gold posted an annualized compound return of about 8% in U.S. dollar terms, while average annual U.S. consumer price inflation was about 4%.
Companies mentioned：American Hartford Gold、World Gold Council
Taichung City invests NT$180 million in a quality learning environment; Shen-Gang Elementary School activity center and underground parking facility open
Taichung Labor Affairs Bureau urges employers to meet their prevention responsibilities; violations that cause workers to become ill can incur fines of up to NT$4.5 million
From the post-pandemic era to the age of AI: a new way for businesses to choose offices
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A 仲量聯行 survey shows that AI will reshape corporate workplace strategies, though adoption remains at an early stage. The article recommends flexible office spaces and suggests 國泰人壽 hub services to meet diverse needs.
Facts
仲量聯行’s 2026 Future of Work survey gathered views from 2,200 senior executives and corporate real estate decision-makers across 21 countries.
78% of respondents believe AI will have a major impact on corporate real estate strategies and related functions over the next three to five years.
Only 15% of companies have entered the AI scaling phase so far.
國泰人壽 hub’s new office service offerings include traditional offices, flexible offices and customized offices.
hub’s smart building services include smart visitor management, repair requests, energy consumption reports and building inspection reports.
hub’s service locations cover all areas across northern, central and southern Taiwan, with more being added.
Most organizations surveyed expect their overall workforces to grow and believe AI can help employees reduce repetitive tasks.
Nantou County government joins forces with community resources to hold a charitable education assistance event in Yuchi Township, helping 133 students see their wishes come true
When will the NT$15,000 farmers’ allowance arrive? The Executive Yuan will decide by “this date” at the latest! Who qualifies? Eligibility and latest legislative progress revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Legislative Yuan passed a bill on third reading to raise the farmers’ allowance to NT$15,000. The Executive Yuan received the bill on the 10th and is reviewing it, and will decide by the 19th at the latest whether to request reconsideration. The Cabinet criticized the version for adding NT$32 billion in annual spending without prior consultation, saying it would affect fiscal sustainability.
Facts
The Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to the Provisional Act Governing Welfare Allowances for Elderly Farmers on third reading, raising the monthly farmers’ allowance from NT$8,110 to NT$15,000.
The Executive Yuan received the bill on the 10th and must decide by the 19th at the latest whether to request reconsideration.
The Executive Yuan estimates the version passed on third reading would add about NT$32 billion in annual spending.
To receive the farmers’ allowance, applicants must be at least 65 years old, be registered as residents in Taiwan, and have lived in Taiwan for at least 183 days in each of the past 3 years.
The version passed on third reading eases the means-testing threshold, raising the income limit from sources outside agriculture to under NT$600,000.
The version passed on third reading stipulates a review after 2 years of payments and an adjustment if the consumer price index rises by 3%.
Man in his 20s “changes his attitude faster than turning a page,” often erupts and attacks others; doctor reveals he has “this disorder,” including these traits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chen Chia-chu, a physician at 書田診所, said a man in his 20s who attacked others after losing control of his emotions was diagnosed with borderline personality syndrome. The condition is characterized by intense mood swings and a lack of boundaries. Its causes involve both heredity and environment, and behavioral and medication treatments are recommended.
Facts
Chen Chia-chu, director of the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychiatry at 書田診所, diagnosed a man in his 20s with borderline personality syndrome.
Traits of borderline personality syndrome include intense mood swings, impulsive outbursts of anger and a lack of boundaries.
Possible causes of the condition include inherited predispositions, abnormal functioning in the brain regions that regulate emotions, or childhood emotional trauma.
Treatments include behavioral analysis therapy and medication, with the aim of developing a sense of boundaries and self-control.
The doctor recommends helping friends or family members seek medical care if they show signs of losing control of their emotions or harming themselves or others.
“Frontier Roads in the Cadastral Records—A Land Autobiography Along the Zhuoshui River and an Exhibition of Land Administration Artifacts” opens at the Nantou Land Office
Why don’t Europe and the US have squat toilets? 2 habits are very different from those of Taiwanese people, and clothing also plays a role
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This article explores why seated toilets are widely used in public restrooms in Europe and the US, including historical roots, clothing habits and accessibility considerations. Comparing this with Taiwan’s seated-toilet rate of about 43.58%, it notes that Europe and the US address hygiene concerns through cleaning systems, while Taiwan is moving to gradually reduce the number of squat toilets.
Facts
In 1596, Sir John Harington, a courtier to the British crown, described a flush toilet he had designed and installed one for the queen at Richmond Palace.
Scottish inventor Cumming obtained the first patent for a flush toilet in 1775. The S-shaped pipe beneath the toilet used standing water to block sewer odors.
According to a 2020 survey by the Ministry of Environment, seated toilets account for only 43.58% of public restroom toilets in Taiwan, and about half of the public still prefer squat toilets.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment revised its public restroom subsidy guidelines. In the future, subsidized restrooms may have no more than 1 squat toilet each, as the country gradually moves toward all-seated facilities.
Squat toilets known as “Turkish toilets” could still be found in some rural bars and highway rest stops in France in the past.
Can you be fined for putting a shoe cabinet or cardboard boxes outside your own home, even if they don’t block anyone? Many people don’t know about this rule, which carries a maximum fine of NT$300,000
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The Miaoli County government reminded the public not to store items in apartment hallways or remove fire-door closers without authorization, as these actions violate public safety provisions of the Building Act. If an inspection is failed and the problems are not corrected, owners or occupants may face a fine of up to NT$300,000, and utilities may be shut off in serious cases.
Facts
The Miaoli County government said the two most common violations found in building public safety inspections over the years are self-closing fire doors that do not shut properly and escape routes blocked by stored items.
Under Article 91 of the Building Act, buildings that fail public safety inspections or fail to file a required report by the deadline and complete necessary improvements may be fined between NT$60,000 and NT$300,000.
A door closer, also known as an automatic door closer, makes a fire door return to its closed position after opening and ensures that it shuts completely.
Buildings in categories D and F are due to file reports in the second half of this year. Operators should hire a qualified professional inspection agency approved by the Ministry of the Interior to conduct the inspections.
Category D premises include gyms, schools and cram schools, while category F premises include welfare institutions such as hospitals, after-school care centers, kindergartens and infant care centers.
I’m in my own home, but I was fined for smoking on the balcony! “2 pieces of evidence” of secondhand smoke drifting upstairs helped win a lawsuit; keep smoking and the fines keep coming
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines disputes over smoking on one’s own balcony, noting that even in a private space, neighbors can gather evidence and win a lawsuit if secondhand smoke drifts into their homes, and the offender may face repeated fines.
Facts
It is widely known that smoking is harmful to health.
In graphics: Xi Jinping marks the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s birth, softens his tone while reiterating “peaceful reunification,” but issues a stern warning on “Taiwan independence”! Analysts weigh in
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Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered a speech at a gathering in Beijing on the 12th marking the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s birth, reiterating the policy of “peaceful reunification and one country, two systems” and stressing that no room would be left for “Taiwan independence.” Former National Security Council Secretary-General Su Chi said Beijing’s sense of urgency about unification had grown, while scholar Liu Hsing-jen said Beijing must confront the challenge of winning over public opinion in Taiwan.
Facts
Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping held a gathering in Beijing on the 12th to mark the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s birth and delivered a speech.
Xi Jinping reiterated his commitment to the policy of “peaceful reunification and one country, two systems” and said he was willing to hold dialogue and consultations with people of insight from all walks of life in Taiwan on cross-strait relations and national reunification.
Xi Jinping made clear that no room would be left for separatist activities in any form of “Taiwan independence.”
Former National Security Council Secretary-General Su Chi said Xi Jinping’s placing “the reunification of the motherland” before “great rejuvenation” showed Beijing’s growing sense of urgency about unification.
Liu Hsing-jen, an associate professor at Chinese Culture University, said that taking Taiwan’s realities into account and safeguarding the interests and feelings of the people of Taiwan would test the mainland’s sincerity and ability.
China may give Taiwan a hard time at the APEC summit. Informed sources say Taiwan will not abandon its international responsibilities, while Beijing will be the one left embarrassed
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The APEC summit will be held in Shenzhen, with Taiwan represented by Stan Shih. Informed sources said Taiwan should fulfill its international responsibilities and not back down in the face of possible efforts by China to downgrade its status, a move that would highlight Beijing’s problems with international rules.
Facts
The APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting is set to take place in Shenzhen, China, with Stan Shih, founder and honorary chairman of 宏碁集團, representing Taiwan.
Taiwan participates in APEC as a full member under the name “Chinese Taipei,” and the Leaders’ Meeting is scheduled for the 18th and 19th.
Informed sources said that even if China’s various attempts to give Taiwan a hard time are expected, Taiwan will not abandon participation because of its international responsibilities and membership obligations.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office claimed that Taiwan’s participation is based on the so-called “one China” principle, using it to downgrade Taiwan’s status.
People familiar with the matter stressed that if China invited Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to stand together, it would deepen the CRINK impression.
Where is Huang Le, the alleged love interest of Jensen Huang? Bloomberg: Huang Le has returned to live in Beijing, and security authorities have intelligence on her
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Bloomberg reported that Huang Le has returned to live in Beijing, and Chinese security authorities are aware of her. Huang Le was linked to rumors of an affair with 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang and was investigated by U.S. authorities over Megaspeed's purchase of GPUs. Taiwan has revoked her entry permit and tightened screening.
Facts
Huang Le has reportedly returned to China and is currently living in Beijing, a fact known to security authorities.
Megaspeed, the Singapore data center company where Huang Le once worked, is under investigation by U.S. authorities after purchasing large quantities of 輝達 GPUs and renting them to companies including 阿里巴巴.
Taiwan's National Immigration Agency has revoked Huang Le's entry and exit permit, so she can no longer visit Taiwan.
China's Foreign Ministry denied accusations that Huang Le engaged in espionage, criticizing them as “groundless speculation, slander and smears.”
Huang Le registered several companies in Hong Kong and is also a director of 南京領行科技 (T3出行).
The earliest known photo of Jensen Huang with Huang Le may have been taken at an Italian restaurant in Singapore in December 2023.
AI meeting minutes are produced quickly but nobody reads them; Japanese companies turn to manga to get employees reading
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Nikkei Business reported that 軟銀 and CyberAgent are experimenting with presenting meeting content in manga form to address the low readership of AI-generated minutes. TRY Link has launched a commercial tool, Recoba, that can automatically generate manga and written summaries.
Facts
軟銀 and Japanese internet company CyberAgent are presenting meeting content through manga and images, respectively.
Japanese company TRY Link launched its AI meeting-minutes tool Recoba on September 15, 2026.
Recoba can automatically convert meeting or business discussion content into text, correct and summarize it, and turn key points into manga.
Recoba can also produce conventional written minutes and summaries, with the format selectable according to the intended readers.
No measured data on readership or work efficiency after Recoba's adoption has been provided in current announcements.
Jensen Huang may really be forced out of 輝達 this time! Musk has publicly offered him a job: It would be an honor to hire him
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輝達 CEO Jensen Huang is embroiled in an affair scandal, and the board is considering replacing him; Musk has publicly said he would be willing to hire Huang, stirring market volatility and debate.
Facts
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang has reportedly had a second affair, with 輝達 Vice President of Healthcare Powell.
輝達's board has discussed whether to replace Jensen Huang as CEO.
Musk replied to ZeroHedge on X, saying it would be an honor to hire Jensen Huang.
The affair scandal involving Jensen Huang includes 2 cases: Huang Le, suspected of being a Chinese female spy, and Vice President Powell.
Online commenters joked that buying Jensen Huang would cost less than buying 200,000 GPUs.
Could Democratic and far-left victories halt AI data center construction? JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley still forecast spending of up to $1.8 trillion in 2028
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Democratic victories in the U.S. midterm elections and local ballot measures opposing data center development have raised concerns about political resistance. However, Wall Street banks such as JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley have maintained their forecasts for AI capital spending in the hundreds of billions of dollars from 2027 to 2028, expecting only some projects to be delayed.
Facts
In 41 local ballot measures related to data center development, voters opposed development or supported restrictions in 40.
摩根大通 estimates that U.S. capital spending related to artificial intelligence will reach at least $1.5 trillion in 2027.
摩根士丹利 estimates that hyperscalers will spend $1.8 trillion in 2028.
匯豐銀行 estimates that the total capacity of data centers planned or under construction in the United States is currently about 310 gigawatts.
Fears that the Jensen Huang scandal could trigger another escalation in U.S. chip controls send Chinese AI companies scrambling to rent overseas 輝達 computing capacity
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Chinese AI companies fear that the Jensen Huang scandal will prompt the United States to pass the Remote Access Security Act, blocking access to overseas cloud computing capacity, so they are rushing to rent 輝達 computing power in Southeast Asia and elsewhere and stockpile chips.
Facts
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Remote Access Security Act (RASA) by 369 votes to 22.
Major Chinese cloud service providers have discussed internally whether to secure overseas 輝達 chip computing capacity in advance.
Apex Enterprise Solutions, a subsidiary of 阿里巴巴, previously provided financing to Malaysian company Speedmatrix.
美超微 co-founder Liao Yi-hsien and others are suspected of conspiring to divert about $2.5 billion worth of servers to China.
Despite being on the export-control blacklist, Northwestern Polytechnical University purchased 輝達 high-performance H200 AI chips.
Jensen Huang's lover, Huang Le, was formerly a senior executive at Singapore cloud computing company Megaspeed.
G7 foreign ministers back stability in the Taiwan Strait and oppose coercion by force; Taiwan thanks the international community for its support and vows to defend freedom, democracy and Indo-Pacific security
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G7 foreign ministers issued a joint statement after meeting in Paris on November 9 and 10, opposing China's unilateral attempt to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait by force or coercion and supporting Taiwan's participation in international organizations. Taiwan expressed its gratitude and stressed that it would strengthen its own defense capabilities and society-wide resilience to safeguard regional security.
Facts
In a joint statement issued on November 11, G7 foreign ministers said China's increasingly assertive activities in waters east of Taiwan threaten regional stability.
G7 foreign ministers oppose any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo, particularly through the use of force or coercion.
Taiwan Defense Minister 顧立雄 said China's Liaoning aircraft carrier group and other theater fleets are operating in the western Pacific.
The G7 statement supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations.
Taiwan Presidential Office spokesperson 郭雅慧 said Taiwan would continue to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and society-wide resilience.
Show your ID! Get a plate of shrimp or meat by matching numbers; all-you-can-eat deals offer 1 free meal for eligible diners—November restaurant offers across Taiwan
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Taiwan's food service industry is offering a range of promotions in November as the weather turns cold. 春囍打邊爐 is giving away shrimp for matching ID numbers, Coucou is offering discounts on a new soup base and free drinks for Instagram posts, and 夏慕尼 is giving away lobster. Several hotel buffet restaurants are also offering birthday diners a free meal or discount when accompanied by others.
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春囍打邊爐 is offering a plate of shrimp or meat to customers whose ID numbers match specified digits. A single transaction must total at least NT$2,000, and the ID must contain the specified numbers.
The buffet restaurants at Taipei Grand Hyatt, Caesar Park and Mayfull hotels are offering a November promotion: 1 birthday celebrant eats free when dining with 4 people.
湊湊火鍋 has cut the price of its autumn set menu for 2 from NT$4,049 to NT$2,999 and up, and introduced 2 new soup bases.
夏慕尼, the teppanyaki restaurant under 王品, is giving away Boston lobster to weekday diners who order 2 set menus and whose IDs contain specified characters.
A user shared a method in the Facebook group “Home Cooking” for steaming frozen dumplings with water in the outer pot of a 大同電鍋. The method requires no stove and cooks them quickly, drawing praise from many users for its convenience and taste.
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A user shared a method for steaming frozen dumplings by adding 1 cup of water to the outer pot of a 大同電鍋.
Many users say steamed dumplings taste better than boiled ones because the wrappers do not break and the juices stay inside.
To keep dumplings from sticking, users recommend oiling the plate, adding a few drops of sesame oil or using parchment paper for steaming.
Vegetables such as cabbage and shredded carrots can be placed on the bottom of the plate and steamed with the dumplings.
Steamed dumplings should be eaten while hot to prevent the wrappers from hardening as they cool.
A new Taiwan attraction is opening! Reopens Nov. 16 after a major upgrade, with NT$400 million in renovations, extensive facilities and convenient transport; free trial dates and location
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The Gongguan Sports Center in Taipei Water Park opened on November 11, 2026, after a NT$400 million renovation. Operated by 聯新體育團隊, it offers virtual sports and AI testing facilities and will hold a free trial opening in mid-November.
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The Gongguan Sports Center is located in Taipei Water Park in Taipei's Zhongzheng District. Formerly known as Lord Castle, it officially opened on November 11, 2026, after about 15 months of renovation work costing NT$400 million.
The Gongguan Sports Center is operated by 聯新體育團隊, part of 聯新國際醫療集團, and has a total floor area of about 4,060 square meters.
The Technology Sports Center will hold a free trial opening from Nov. 16 to 22, 2026, open daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Online reservations open at 9 a.m. on Nov. 12.
A technology fitness center on the 2nd floor of Gongguan Sports Center combines AI exercise assessments, fitness equipment and a Pilates reformer studio.
The 4th floor of Gongguan Sports Center is planned as a virtual sports arena, featuring simulators for car racing, motorcycle racing, virtual snowboarding, cycling, baseball, pickleball and rowing.
Gongguan Sports Center is an important part of Taipei City’s “Shuiyuan New World” plan, which will eventually connect nearby attractions including the Gongguan shopping district, the Gongguan waterfront, Treasure Hill, Kishu An and the Hakka Cultural Park.
Nobel laureate in physics John Clarke appointed honorary chair professor at Tunghai; shares quantum journey from experimental setbacks to Nobel Prize
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John Clarke, the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate, was appointed an honorary chair professor at 東海大學 on Nov. 11. In the presence of university president Chang Kuo-en, he shared his journey in quantum research, with the aim of promoting academic cooperation and talent development.
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John Clarke, the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate, returned to 東海大學 on Nov. 11 and received his letter of appointment as an honorary chair professor.
John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis jointly won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics.
In the 1980s, Clarke’s team observed macroscopic quantum tunneling and energy-level quantization through experiments with superconducting circuits.
Environmental electromagnetic noise disrupted Clarke’s team’s experiments for half a year; after improving the shielding, they successfully observed quantum phenomena.
Clarke received a call notifying him of the Nobel Prize at 2 a.m. on Oct. 7, 2025, exactly 40 years after the publication of an important paper of his.
Did Shen Po-yang’s “Taipei on the Rise” singers receive every subsidy available? He says 2 albums got NT$3 million: 3 songs drew just 10,000 views
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Lai Yi-jen, a Kuomintang candidate for the Taipei City Council, accused Wu Pei-ya and Chou Tzu-tsung, singers on Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang’s campaign songs, of receiving Ministry of Culture subsidies without disclosing them. Lai also said Chou received NT$3 million in subsidies despite low view counts, questioning the review process.
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Lai Yi-jen, a Kuomintang candidate for the Taipei City Council, held a news conference on the 12th, accusing Wu Pei-ya and Chou Tzu-tsung, singers on Shen Po-yang’s campaign songs, of receiving Ministry of Culture subsidies.
Chou Tzu-tsung has released 2 albums and received a total of NT$3 million in Ministry of Culture subsidies.
The 3 songs and music videos from Chou Tzu-tsung’s second album have received just over 10,000 views combined on YouTube.
Wu Pei-ya performed at the founding rally of Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters.
Lai Yi-jen questioned whether the music video for the lead single on Chou Tzu-tsung’s first album failed to disclose Ministry of Culture subsidy information as required.
Statistics from the Facebook page 口袋證券 show that an investment of NT$100,000 held for 1 year in Cathay Taiwan Technology Leaders ETF (00881) generated the highest cumulative dividends, at NT$22,954, ahead of popular high-dividend funds 00878 and 0056.
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Cathay Taiwan Technology Leaders ETF (00881) paid dividends 2 times over a 1-year holding period, for cumulative dividends of NT$22,954, the highest total.
Hua Nan Taiwan High Dividend 30 ETF (00918) had cumulative dividends of NT$18,550, ranking second.
Capital Taiwan Select High Dividend ETF (00919) had cumulative dividends of NT$15,958, ranking third.
Cathay Sustainable High Dividend ETF (00878) had cumulative dividends of NT$11,668, ranking fifth.
Yuanta/P-shares Taiwan Dividend Plus ETF (0056) had cumulative dividends of NT$8,793, ranking seventh.
The calculation assumes an investment of NT$100,000 held from Nov. 10, 2025, to Nov. 10, 2026.
Yuanta Taiwan Top 50 ETF (0050) had cumulative dividends of just NT$2,525, ranking tenth.
Explainer: Respect the reality of cross-strait division! 280 experts and scholars launch “Peace Initiative”; Kuan Chung: Don’t let war resolve the Taiwan issue
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Former Examination Yuan president Kuan Chung, Ding Shou-chung and 280 other scholars and experts launched the “Cross-Strait Peace Initiative” on Nov. 12. It calls for respect for the reality of cross-strait division and sets out four core principles: prioritizing peace, restoring dialogue, deepening cooperation and holding equal consultations. The aim is to reduce hostility and create conditions for eventual political negotiations.
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The launch ceremony for the “Cross-Strait Peace Initiative” was held on Nov. 12, the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s birth.
The initiative’s principles include respect for the historical ties of people on both sides as members of the Chinese nation and for the reality of cross-strait division.
The initiative sets out four main proposals. The first prioritizes peace, puts the well-being of people on both sides of the strait first and opposes war.
Former Legislative Yuan president Wang Jin-pyng said Taiwan must avoid becoming a bargaining chip in deals between major powers.
Former Premier Chen Chong said that if dialogue is abandoned from the outset, peace will naturally yield no result.
Kuan Chung believes the United States’ greatest interest is avoiding war with China, and that neither the United States nor China wants to fight.
Attendees included former National Security Council secretary-general Su Chi.
The Kaohsiung City Government’s Labor Affairs Bureau has launched a “Mobile Advisory Team” for workers’ rights, proactively providing compliance guidance at businesses. From 113 to 115, it completed more than 3,000 case-specific consultations for business entities, helping small and micro businesses establish sound labor-standards management practices, encouraging compliance from the outset and mitigating potential labor disputes.
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The Kaohsiung City Labor Affairs Bureau has launched a “Mobile Advisory Team” for workers’ rights, focusing on proactive on-site visits and targeted guidance to encourage businesses to comply with the law.
From 113 to 115, the Kaohsiung City Labor Affairs Bureau completed more than 3,000 case-specific consultations for business entities.
The program mainly helps small and micro businesses with limited staff and administrative resources address routine management challenges, including attendance records, payroll registers and implementation of labor laws.
For details on the compliance guidance process, call 07-8124613, extensions 232–234.
The Mobile Advisory Team focuses on advance guidance and legal outreach, helping employers keep up with the latest labor laws, identify relevant requirements and address potential management shortcomings.
Latest Hsinchu County mayoral poll puts Hsu Hsin-ying ahead; Lai Hsiang-wei: Cheng family’s “home turf advantage” falls short of expectations
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台灣公共政策研究學會 released a poll on the Hsinchu County mayoral election on the 12th, showing Hsu Hsin-ying leading Cheng Chao-fang, 44.4% to 37.5%. A scholar said Cheng’s losses in traditionally strong areas reflect voters’ preference for governing ability over local factions.
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The latest Hsinchu County mayoral election poll released by 台灣公共政策研究學會 shows Hsu Hsin-ying with 44.4% support and Cheng Chao-fang with 37.5%.
Cheng Chao-fang trails Hsu Hsin-ying in eastern Zhubei but leads by a wide margin in western Zhubei.
The proportion of people who believe allegations that Cheng Chao-fang’s family interfered in municipal affairs is higher than the proportion who do not believe them.
The poll had 1,071 valid samples and a margin of error of plus or minus 2.99 percentage points.
Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli corporate talent training seminar recognizes 7 outstanding companies; Ministry of Labor’s 116 training subsidies open for applications in December, with up to NT$3.5 million available
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The Ministry of Labor’s Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli branch held a seminar on the 12th, recognizing 7 outstanding companies and announcing that applications for 116 workplace training subsidies will open in December. Companies can receive up to NT$3.5 million to develop talent for AI and net-zero transitions.
Facts
The Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli branch of the Workforce Development Agency under the Ministry of Labor held a corporate talent training results presentation and human resources development seminar on the 12th.
The maximum amount available under the 116 workplace training subsidy is NT$3.5 million.
The 7 outstanding companies recognized were 這一鍋餐飲、濂達科技、耀睿科技、化新精密工業、耀登科技、飛宏科技 and 臺灣華歌爾.
Over the past 2 years, more than 1,100 companies in the Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli region have received assistance to conduct more than 16,000 training courses.
Programs eligible for the 116 workplace training subsidies include the Enterprise Human Resources Enhancement Program, the Recharge and Takeoff Program, and the Small Business Human Resources Enhancement Program.
Consistent in opposing wind farms on the East Coast! Don’t shift the blame for central government policy onto local areas; residents are more worried that “if Chen Ying is elected, the East Coast will be covered in wind turbines”
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The campaign headquarters of Kuomintang Taitung County mayoral candidate Wu Hsiu-hua responded to Democratic Progressive Party candidate Chen Ying’s criticism over solar power, stressing that it opposes large-scale wind farms that damage ecosystems, not green energy itself. Wu advocates geothermal energy and rooftop solar power as ways to achieve an energy transition, and criticized Chen for trying to shift attention from the local burden caused by central government policies.
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Wu Hsiu-hua’s campaign headquarters expressed regret over Democratic Progressive Party Taitung County mayoral candidate Chen Ying’s criticism of Kuomintang candidate Wu Hsiu-hua on the issue of solar power.
In April 2025, Wu Hsiu-hua took the lead in bringing together coastal township chiefs, representatives and the self-help group for a forum and local briefings opposing wind power.
Wu Hsiu-hua personally accompanied the East Coast Anti-Wind Power Self-Help Association to submit a petition to the county government, calling on the central government not to hastily approve large-scale wind power development before local consensus is reached.
Wu Hsiu-hua supports geothermal energy exploration and development, and encourages rooftop solar power on buildings.
Wu Hsiu-hua's campaign headquarters criticized Chen Ying, saying that during her time in the Legislative Yuan she had not sought to amend laws at the source to block inappropriate wind power development, but was now questioning Wu Hsiu-hua instead.
Indigenous hometown farm products officially enter the market! Council of Indigenous Peoples helps upgrade packaging and expand sales channels to boost tribal economies
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The Council of Indigenous Peoples held a press conference on Nov. 11 to announce the launch of farm products in the market. Chairperson Tseng Chih-yung said value-added support and channel matching would address marketing and sales bottlenecks for agriculture in Indigenous communities and boost tribal economic development.
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The Council of Indigenous Peoples held a press conference on Nov. 11 at the LiMA B2B Multifunctional Trade Center to announce products entering retail channels.
Council of Indigenous Peoples Chairperson Tseng Chih-yung Ljaucu‧Zingrur attended the press conference in person and announced that farm products were officially entering partner retail channels.
The press conference featured three exhibition areas showcasing fresh products, primary processing and processed products.
Products on display included high-calcium vegetable crackers made with cabbage from Sijinan Shan in Datong Township, Yilan County, and gift boxes of cherry tomatoes from Tai'an Township, Miaoli County, among other products featuring local cultural characteristics.
The Council of Indigenous Peoples said it would actively connect with major brick-and-mortar and online sales channels and expand exposure through social media.
横向高原リゾート株式会社 was ordered into bankruptcy proceedings on Oct. 29, with liabilities of about ¥732 million. Its business was transferred to （株）新横向高原リゾート, and the ski resort is scheduled to open in December 2026.
シェアード・モビリティ・ネットワークス received an order to commence special liquidation from the Tokyo District Court on Oct. 21. The company operated “Shaero,” a sharing service for folding electric motorcycles, but dissolved amid a worsening business environment. The amount of its liabilities is currently under investigation.
花嫁わた株式会社 suspended operations as of Nov. 2 and entrusted an attorney with winding-up procedures. The company took over the business of 旧・花嫁わた（株）, but orders declined due to changes in demand and the entry of competitors, leading it to abandon continued operations. The amount of liabilities is currently under investigation.
ガイアファンディング株式会社 had a bankruptcy petition filed by a creditor on July 15 and received a bankruptcy commencement order on Oct. 14. Liabilities are about 6.04535 billion yen.
株式会社いちのや (formerly 株式会社本塁打) received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 30. Operating "Nori-ben Ichinoya," it had reported annual sales of about 641 million yen and 28 stores, including directly operated and franchise locations, in the fiscal year ended May 2024, but its cash flow worsened due to the burden of store-opening funds, rising costs, and intensifying competition. It came under the umbrella of a rice wholesaler in September 2024, but sales fell to about 614 million yen in the fiscal year ended May 2025, and it had closed its Yasukuni-dori main store on July 31, 2026. Liabilities are currently under investigation.
Facts
It had reported annual sales of about 641 million yen in the fiscal year ended May 2024
Annual sales for the fiscal year ended May 2025 fell to about 614 million yen
It had opened 28 stores, including directly operated and franchise stores
On Sept. 30, it received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court
It was established in May 2021 (Reiwa 3)
The creditor claim filing period runs until Oct. 28
It closed its flagship Yasukuni-dori main store on July 31, 2026
日本トイザらス株式会社 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Tokyo District Court on Oct. 1 and received a rehabilitation proceedings commencement order on Oct. 6. Its liabilities total about 13.2 billion yen (about 1,100 creditors), making it the largest bankruptcy ever among toy retailers. The company has concluded a business transfer agreement with Pan Pacific International Holdings, which operates ドン・キホーテ, and Operation Shared Services, and will continue operating with DIP financing from 三菱UFJ銀行. The deadline for submitting the rehabilitation plan is Jan. 13, 2027.
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日本トイザらス（株）(capital: 10 million yen
Liabilities are about 13.2 billion yen against about 1,100 creditors
In the fiscal year ended January 2007, it posted annual sales of about 194.364 billion yen
Annual sales for the fiscal year ended December 2025 (fiscal year-end changed) came to only about 75.211 billion yen
It had posted losses for 8 consecutive terms at the net income level
The filing attorneys are attorney 仁瓶善太郎 and 15 others
株式会社絆ホールディングス and 4 other companies were ordered by 大阪市 to return about 11 billion yen for fraudulent receipt of the employment transition support system additional payment, and had their designations revoked. In response, the petition to commence rehabilitation proceedings was dismissed by the Osaka District Court, and a preservation administration order was issued. Total liabilities of the 5 companies amount to about 28.9 billion yen.
On Oct. 1, 日本トイザらス株式会社 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Tokyo District Court, with liabilities of about 13.2 billion yen, the largest toy retailer bankruptcy ever. The business will be transferred to Pan Pacific International Holdings and will continue operating through DIP financing from 三菱UFJ銀行.
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Capital: 10 million yen
Annual sales of about 194.364 billion yen
Annual sales of about 75.211 billion yen
Losses for 8 consecutive terms
About 1,100 creditors
Liabilities are about 13.2 billion yen against about 1,100 creditors
株式会社メディトランセ received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 9. The company had been engaged in medical specimen transport and PCR testing, but lost credibility after being ordered by 東京都 to return about 1.3 billion yen for fraudulent receipt of subsidies. The amount of liabilities is under investigation.
株式会社Hatch Out and its affiliate （株）八建設 received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Osaka District Court on Aug. 31. Total liabilities are about 10.89535 billion yen.
株式会社パークエンジニア and its affiliate （株）カーパークレント filed for voluntary bankruptcy with the Osaka District Court due to worsening cash flow and received a bankruptcy commencement order. Total liabilities are about 3.51794 billion yen.
株式会社FUTURO (formerly Xクリエーション) was petitioned into bankruptcy by a creditor amid worsening cash flow and trouble with business partners, and received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 2. Its liabilities are currently under investigation.
宗教法人多田神社 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Kobe District Court by Aug. 24 and received a supervision order. Its liabilities are currently under investigation.
株式会社六石ゴルフ倶楽部 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 1, citing liabilities of about 5.6 billion yen, and received a preservation order. It aims to rebuild with support from Resol Holdings.
3 companies, 株式会社オッドナンバー, （株）イグニス and パルス(株), filed for voluntary bankruptcy with the Tokyo District Court on Aug. 4 and received commencement orders on the 5th. Combined liabilities are about 29.7 billion yen, caused by the end of each company's main business and insolvency.
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Capital of 1 million yen
Capital of 100 million yen
Capital of 1.05 million yen
On Aug. 4
On the 5th of the same month
Established in March 2022 (Reiwa 4)
From 2024, operated by the company
Developed and operated since 2023
In 2024, a smartphone game app likewise
As of the December 2024 fiscal period
Insolvency reached about 9.6 billion yen as of the December 2024 fiscal period
ヒプノシスマイク -Dream Rap Battle- ended service in September 2025
In April 2026, it announced that it had fallen into a situation where "healthy management capable of continuing the service is impossible," and
ended the service in June of the same year
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Founded in May 2010 (Heisei 22)
Reorganized as a corporation in February 2021 (Reiwa 3)
Established in November 2016 (Heisei 28)
To about 153 creditors
About 10.72767 billion yen
To about 65 creditors
About 5.02492 billion yen
To about 172 creditors
About 13.98606 billion yen
About 29.73865 billion yen in total for the 3 companies
カフカ株式会社 received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Nagoya District Court on July 21, posting a net loss and ceasing business with liabilities of about 6.045 billion yen owed to about 110 creditors.
菱秋木材株式会社 (Noshiro) received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Akita District Court on July 14. It ceased business by July 31, 2025, and its liabilities are about 2.98 billion yen.
Amid a shrinking publishing market and rising costs that hurt its performance, 株式会社文學の森 halted operations by May 1 and began preparing to file for bankruptcy. Its liabilities are approx. 200 million yen.
Showa Holdings, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard market, received a preservation administration order from the Tokyo District Court following a corporate reorganization petition filed by ジェイトラスト・アジア・プライベート・リミテッド.
Facts
Capital of 5,651,394,423 yen
As of July 17
Annual sales of approx. 8.558 billion yen
Non-consolidated: approx. 387 million yen
Liabilities of approx. 2,244,075,000 yen as of the end of the fiscal year ended March 2026
アエラホーム株式会社 filed for civil rehabilitation with the Tokyo District Court on July 16. Its liabilities are approx. 6.16 billion yen. ロゴスホールディングス, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth market, will serve as sponsor and seek business revival through an absorption-type split into its subsidiary LHD-1.
東日本流通株式会社 filed for civil rehabilitation with the Chiba District Court on July 9 and received a decision to commence rehabilitation proceedings on the 13th. Its liabilities are estimated at approx. 4 billion yen.
株式会社MAKE VALUE filed for civil rehabilitation with the Tokyo District Court on July 13 and is seeking to rebuild with liabilities of approx. 4,823,380,000 yen.