Nantou promotes community care centers, aims to increase number to 150 by year 116
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
南投縣政府 is promoting community care centers, which currently number 139, with a goal of increasing the total to 150 by year 116 of the Republic of China calendar to expand local care services for older adults.
Facts
Reach 150 centers next year
Reach 139 centers this year
More than 1,850 volunteers
121 centers in year 111
A total of 192 C-level neighborhood long-term care stations across the county
Anwar hopes to resume Taiwan-Malaysia economic talks; representative in Malaysia: safeguard sovereignty and ensure economic security
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar hopes to resume meetings of the Taiwan-Malaysia Economic Cooperation Committee. Taiwan representative to Malaysia Lien Yu-ping stressed that safeguarding sovereignty is essential to ensuring economic security and said Taiwan's investment in Malaysia exceeds NT$17 billion. Despite close bilateral trade and economic ties and rising trade volumes, Taiwan has put related negotiations on hold.
Facts
US$17 billion
50 years of deep roots
The 11th Taiwan-Malaysia Economic Cooperation Committee
Zhuoxin Awards 25th Anniversary Special Exhibition Opens, Inviting the Public to See Good Journalism
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
卓越新聞獎基金會 is holding the “See Good Journalism—Zhuoxin Awards 25th Anniversary Special Exhibition” at Taipei's Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, featuring past award-winning works, interactive installations and salon talks, and inviting the public to pay attention to good journalism.
Facts
Zhuoxin Awards 25th Anniversary Special Exhibition
Inviting more than 20 media professionals who have won awards
Election Day Countdown: Su Chiao-hui and Lee Chuan-ching Compete on the Campaign Trail in Tamsui and Bali
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Su Chiao-hui and Lee Chuan-ching, candidates for New Taipei City mayor in the 2026 nine-in-one elections, campaigned in Tamsui and Bali. The two sides demonstrated a gentlemanly contest and continued to explain their policy platforms.
CNN reported that intercepted communications by the U.S. intelligence community indicated that Huang Jen-hsun, former CEO of 輝達, had an extramarital affair with Chinese businesswoman Huang Le. Secretary of State Rubio wrote a classified memo for senior officials. Huang has resigned, and Trump said he was concerned about the matter and its potential economic impact. The investigation is ongoing.
Cheng Lei's Autobiography Published in Taiwan; She Hopes Taiwanese Readers Will Understand: “Don't Think Silk Handcuffs Are Good Handcuffs”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Chinese edition of Australian journalist Cheng Lei's autobiography, If Walls Could Speak: Her 1154 Days in a National Security Prison, has been published in Taiwan. In an interview with 中央社, she urged Taiwanese people to understand the cost behind Chinese propaganda and cognitive warfare, and shared her experience of losing her freedom while detained in mainland China, as well as her views on human rights conditions in Xinjiang and other places.
Facts
Detained by Chinese authorities for 3 years
Ended 1154 days of imprisonment
She was detained by Chinese authorities in Beijing in August 2020
Cheng Lei was released and returned to Australia in October 2023
Published in Taiwan in October this year
2 guards monitored her from just 40 centimeters away
Nationwide Flight Ground Stop Lifted After More Than 4 Hours; Travelers Face Delays
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 美國聯邦航空總署 (FAA) lifted a nationwide flight ground stop that lasted more than 4.5 hours, but flight operations have yet to return to normal. According to Flightradar24 figures, more than 6600 flights nationwide have been canceled and 8600 delayed. Some 華航 and 長榮航空 flights were affected or expected to depart as scheduled, while many travelers faced delays or cancellations.
U.S. senators are asking Musk to preserve records related to SpaceX's restrictions on Ukraine's use of 星鏈 and 星盾 services, to clarify the reasons for service disruptions and the transparency of the decision-making process.
Taipei Mayoral Candidates' Policy Presentation: Chiang Wan-an Says First Session Will Focus on Easing Residents' Burdens
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said the first official policy presentation would focus on easing residents' burdens. He also responded to the construction plan controversy in the 基泰大直案, saying it complied with the Building Act and the Construction Industry Act.
Facts
2 sessions in total
30 minutes of speaking time
The city government has achieved a great deal over the past 4 years
Yilan Man Suspected of Coveting Tip Reward, Buying Beer to Frame Candidate for Vote-Buying; Detained
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Lin in Yilan allegedly coveted a tip reward, staged a purchase of beer and wrote a candidate's name on it to frame a candidate for Yilan County council for vote-buying. After an investigation exposed his lies, the Yilan District Prosecutors Office found substantial grounds to suspect him of fraud and false accusation, among other offenses, and secured court approval to detain him.
Cheng Lei Discusses Changes in China's News Environment; Once Hoped to Pursue Freedom Within the System
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former CGTN anchor Cheng Lei spoke with 中央社 about her experience in China's news industry. She said news controls in China have grown increasingly strict, particularly in television, leading some investigative journalists to leave the profession or change careers. Cheng Lei once hoped to pursue freedom within the system and improve the professionalism of programs, but ultimately saw her dream shattered.
Coast Guard: China Coast Guard Uses Enforcement as Pretext to Expand Authority in Eastern Waters; Monitoring Continues
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Coast Guard Administration said Chinese coast guard vessels were using enforcement as a pretext to expand their authority in waters east of Taiwan. The Hualien vessel firmly rejected their united front broadcasts and continued monitoring.
Police Raid Gangs Ahead of Election, Arresting 320; Aim to Prevent Local Collaborators from Supporting Transnational Repression
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To maintain public safety ahead of the election and prevent local collaborators from supporting transnational repression, 刑事局 mobilized 4000 police officers across Taiwan for simultaneous nationwide inspections, uncovering 337 criminal cases and apprehending 320 suspects.
Nantou Uncovers Suspected Vote-Buying in Village Representative Election; Campaign Operative Detained and Barred from Visits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Nantou prosecutors and police uncovered a suspected vote-buying case in a village representative election. A man surnamed Lin, a campaign operative suspected of vote bribery, was detained and barred from visits. They also found candidates for village chief in Zhongliao Township and Ren'ai Township suspected of falsely changing household registrations to interfere with voting; they were released on bail or given deferred prosecution, respectively.
Facts
Original1票500元
NT$37,000 seized
Voters voluntarily returned NT$8,000 in bribes
Ordered to post NT$50,000 bail
The candidate was ordered to post NT$80,000 bail
Other voters were each released on bail ranging from NT$20,000 to NT$50,000
Anthropic Appeals to Investors on Eve of IPO, Emphasizing Safety and Hiring Culture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei emphasized the company’s AI safety principles and strict hiring culture to investors on the eve of its IPO. The company has chosen to focus on the enterprise market, with JPMorgan Chase serving as one of the lead underwriters.
Wang Yi meets U.S. representatives to China-U.S. party dialogue, urges rational view of each other and stronger AI cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of China, met on the 13th with U.S. representatives to the China-U.S. party dialogue, urging both sides to implement the consensus reached by their leaders, view each other objectively and rationally, expand cooperation in fields including artificial intelligence (AI), and oppose the excessive securitization and politicization of issues.
Facts
has been held successfully for 15 editions
Wang Yi put forward four recommendations
2026 U.S.-China Party Dialogue
Trump to hold bilateral talks with Xi Jinping on the 19th
This will be the 3rd Trump-Xi meeting this year
The Chinese and U.S. militaries held talks in Washington on Nov. 2-3
The 4th Crisis Communications and Prevention Working Group meeting
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Treasury Department held talks with their Chinese counterparts on the 13th, U.S. Eastern Time
Japan plans 60 trillion yen defense budget over 5 years as ministries clash
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Japanese government is coordinating a defense budget totaling 60 trillion yen over 5 years for fiscal 2027 to 2031, but the Defense Ministry estimates that 70 to 80 trillion yen is needed, while the Finance Ministry argues for about 50 trillion yen, intensifying the clash between the two ministries over the budget’s size and funding.
Facts
The total defense budget for the next 5 years is expected to reach 60 trillion yen
The Defense Ministry estimates that necessary spending will be “70 trillion to 80 trillion yen”
The Finance Ministry argues for about “50 trillion yen”
The current plan... a total of 43 trillion yen over 5 years
raise defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product (GDP)
Japan’s GDP this fiscal year is estimated at about 690 trillion yen
Schizophrenia and obesity: 國衛院 study finds negative genetic correlation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國衛院 research found a negative genetic correlation between schizophrenia and obesity, with patients’ obesity largely caused by acquired factors such as medication and lifestyle.
Yunlin council candidate accused of vote-buying after giving out NT$190 peanut candy; released on NT$150,000 bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A woman surnamed Chen, a candidate for the Yunlin County Council, was accused by prosecutors of vote-buying after giving each person peanut candy worth NT$190 at a group dinner in April. The Yunlin District Prosecutors Office released her on NT$150,000 bail, while the other 20 people were allowed to leave.
Facts
market value of NT$190
released on NT$150,000 bail
summoned 21 people, including the candidate surnamed Chen
民進黨 promotes multilingual policy cards to encourage immigrants to participate in public affairs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
民進黨’s New Immigrant Affairs Department has issued multilingual policy cards, translating candidates’ platforms into English, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Thai to encourage immigrants to participate in public affairs. Versions for Kaohsiung, New Taipei and Taitung have been released so far, and the department said policy proposals for immigrants have expanded to include public participation and cultural equality.
Facts
More than half of 民進黨-affiliated county and city head candidates have proposed policies for immigrants
translated into English, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Thai
Global Alumni of Taiwan Award honors 10 people, including allied country news director
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Education presented the 5th Global Alumni of Taiwan Award, honoring 10 outstanding foreign alumni in academia, business, politics and communications, including Ma Baini, director of the news bureau of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the founder of 群聯電子, Pan Chien-cheng.
Drones suspected at UK Lakenheath base; 美國空軍 takes response measures
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
美國空軍 took response measures over suspected unauthorized drone activity at its Lakenheath base in the United Kingdom. Personnel and facilities were unaffected. The incident came after the United States recently moved some forces from the UK to Germany amid threats from Iran.
Facts
(中央社, Washington, 13, compiled from wire reports)
late at night on Sept. 27
two men last month
the head of the UK domestic intelligence agency said in October
Kaohsiung and Guam sign MOU, further expanding international education exchanges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kaohsiung City and Guam in the United States signed an education cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) in an online ceremony on the 13th. 前鎮高中 and 左營高中 each established sister-school partnerships with local high schools to deepen bilateral international education exchanges.
Facts
has established more than 300 international partner schools
Environmental group offers limited-time free viewing of “The New Nuclear Energy Maze,” hoping the public will reconsider energy choices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The environmental group 綠色公民行動聯盟 is offering a limited-time free screening of the documentary “The New Nuclear Energy Maze” ahead of the “Abolish the Nuclear-Free Homeland” referendum on the 28th, urging the public to reflect on the costs, safety and nuclear waste issues behind the revival of nuclear energy.
Facts
Voting on the 28th
available through the 27th
Since Taiwan’s last nuclear reactor shut down in May 2025
Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, U.S. scholars urge approval of small-scale arms sales to Taiwan first
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. scholars including Bonnie Glaser wrote urging the Trump administration to approve a batch of small-scale arms sales to Taiwan before the Trump-Xi meeting, warning that delays would damage U.S. credibility and Taiwan’s defense buildup. They also recommended speeding up the process to reduce the intensity of China’s response.
Facts
US$14 billion arms sales package to Taiwan
the 3rd bilateral meeting this year
is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 19th
approve an arms sale worth US$11 billion
Companies mentioned：中央社、德國馬歇爾基金會、The German Marshall Fund
Nantou Bus route 6670E begins service at Shui-Nan Transfer Station, linking Taichung and Sun Moon Lake
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Nantou Bus route 6670E began service at Shui-Nan Transfer Station in November, connecting Taichung International Airport, HSR Taichung Station and Sun Moon Lake. Holders of the Central Taiwan TPASS commuter pass can ride it an unlimited number of times.
Cash-for-votes election bribery uncovered in Chiayi County and City; prosecutors seek detention of 6 people
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Chiayi District Prosecutors Office uncovered 2 cash-for-votes election bribery cases involving candidates for Chiayi City Council and Meishan Township chief. Prosecutors sought detention of 6 people, while the other defendants were released on bail.
Facts
Prosecutors seek detention of 6 people
Nearly 50 people notified to appear for questioning
教育部 subsidizes NT$36.74 million to help counties and cities replace 23 vehicles for students with disabilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
教育部 will provide local governments with NT$36.74 million in subsidies for fiscal year 115 to help replace 23 vehicles for students with disabilities and improve accessibility, covering 10 counties and cities, including New Taipei City and Taoyuan City.
【November 14 is Silica Day】Limited-time special set offer for “BEAUTIFUL SILICA”! Get a special price when you purchase a “KIRAKIRA” skincare set, plus 1 bottle of 50ml “drinkable” silica as a gift
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
F.I.S.株式会社 is holding a set-purchase campaign for “KIRAKIRA,” the skincare series from plant-based silica brand “BEAUTIFUL SILICA,” from November 14 to December 13, 2026, offering special prices and a gift of 50ml of “drinkable” silica.
Shogi players will also give instructional matches! End 2026 with a final game at 東京武道館! The 22nd U-18 Shogi Stadium
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
公益財団法人東京都スポーツ文化事業団 and 公益社団法人日本将棋連盟 will hold the “22nd U-18 Shogi Stadium” at 東京武道館 on December 26, Reiwa 8. The event will feature shogi tournaments and instructional matches for elementary, middle and high school students. Capacity: 600 participants; entry fee: ¥1,000.
“Red Bull Tokyo Drift 2027,” a night festival bringing together Japan’s world-renowned car culture, set for Saturday, February 27, 2027!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
レッドブル・ジャパン株式会社 announced that it will hold “Red Bull Tokyo Drift 2027” near Tokyo on February 27, 2027. The event is an invitation-only night car meet and festival, and applications are now open for car owners to enter their vehicles.
【ニコニコニュース Special Program】New parliamentary group “Shishi no Kai” formed: House of Representatives members Kenta Izumi and Rintaro Ogata to appear live on ニコニコニュース at 16:00 on 11/16
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ドワンゴ will livestream a special ニコニコニュース program featuring Kenta Izumi and Rintaro Ogata from 16:00 on November 16, 2026. They will discuss the formation of the new parliamentary group “Shishi no Kai,” including how it came about and its policies.
Does the “cooling-off” rule not apply to contracts between businesses!? Seminar on preventing fraudulent solicitation and contract disputes for sole proprietors and small and midsize businesses to be held in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on December 4! Free individual consultations with 5 lawyers will also be held
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Attorney Mizumura Kamei of 弁護士法人TLEO虎ノ門法律経済事務所 will hold a seminar on preventing fraudulent solicitation and contract disputes, hosted by 西宮商工会議所, on December 4, 2026. The seminar will explain exemptions from the cooling-off rule for business-to-business contracts. A free individual consultation session with 5 lawyers will also take place afterward.
Facts
Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
5 lawyers
Capacity: 60 people
Date and time: Friday, December 4, 2026 (Reiwa 8), 14:00–17:00
Fukuoka’s Hakata private sauna “SAUNA SAKURADO” named to “SAUNACHELIN 2026” — recognized for the 2nd consecutive year and 2nd time
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“SAUNA SAKURADO,” a private sauna in Hakata, Fukuoka, operated by 株式会社サクラグループHOLDINGS., was named 9th nationwide in the “SAUNACHELIN 2026” awards announced on November 11, 2026. It has received the honor for the 2nd consecutive year and for the 2nd time overall.
【PHR普及推進協議会】PHR presentation at the “Smart Life + Summit” at HOSPEX Japan 2026 (November 20, 2026, Tokyo Big Sight)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
一般社団法人PHR普及推進協議会 will give a presentation on PHR at the “Smart Life + Summit” held as part of “HOSPEX Japan 2026” at Tokyo Big Sight on November 20, 2026.
ビー・エム・ダブリュー株式会社 and トヨタ自動車株式会社 will hold “BMW x TOYOTA H2 DAY” at the Toyota Automobile Museum in Aichi Prefecture on December 13, 2026. The event will feature hands-on hydrogen energy experiences, FCEV test drives and sports activities.
トヨタ and BMW will jointly host “BMW×TOYOTA H2 DAY,” an interactive hydrogen energy event, at the Toyota Automobile Museum in Aichi Prefecture on December 13, 2026.
【Yokohama, 2/14】Aya Sugimoto to speak at Valentine’s Day seminar with specialists on protecting senior dogs’ and cats’ ability to “walk and see”; capacity 130 people
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社DVMs will hold “DVMs Medical Festival,” a seminar with specialists on senior dogs and cats, in Yokohama on February 14, 2027. Capacity is 130 people; the participation fee is ¥3,000. Aya Sugimoto will give a special lecture, and specialists in orthopedics and ophthalmology will explain how to address age-related changes.
Facts
Capacity: 130 people
Participation fee: 3,000 yen
Originalペア割は1人2,500円
Survey of 921 pet owners
80% felt anxious about their pets’ old age
Survey of 19,012 people worldwide
44% said, “I think about aging after health problems arise”
55% said, “It’s too sad to think about”
Funded by 54 hospitals, mainly in Yokohama
Annual number of nighttime emergency cases received: 3094 (2025 results)
Annual number of secondary care cases received: 3234 (2025 results)
【Let’s make the Shonan coast we love even cleaner.】Beach and harbor cleanup events to be held on 11/28 at Yuigahama Beach in Kamakura and Kotsubo Fishing Port in Zushi. Volunteers wanted! No need to bring anything; volunteer certificates will also be issued
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
特例認定NPO法人リビエラ未来創りプロジェクト will hold “LOVE OCEAN Beach Clean in Kamakura and Zushi” on November 28, 2026, at Yuigahama Beach in Kamakura and Kotsubo Fishing Port in Zushi. Participation is free, and volunteers can join without bringing anything. Volunteer certificates will be issued.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
This will be the 7th time held this year
Cleanup activities will take place in 2 areas
【Kamakura: Yuigahama Beach】From 9:00
【Zushi: Kotsubo Fishing Port】From 12:00
Participation fee: Free
110km along Sagami Bay as one continuous space
Activities began in 2006
Since 2012, it has promoted the concept of “Sustainability Town Riviera Zushi Marina”
In December 2020, to further strengthen these social initiatives
The Riviera SDGs Manga Awards have been held annually since 2020
Service launch fair runs through Thursday, November 26! New browser game Chaos★Smash is offering free gifts to everyone and running a Premium Gem spending campaign
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ムーンラビット is running a service launch fair and Premium Gem spending campaign for the browser game Chaos★Smash through 14:59 on November 26. Free gifts for everyone and a campaign supporting beginners are also underway.
Pilates SUI Shibuya, a Pilates studio supervised by KUDOCHI sauna, opens in the Shibuya-Miyashita Park area
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社SUI, a group company of 株式会社DYM, will open the Pilates studio Pilates SUI Shibuya on the 2nd floor of TOKYU REIT Shibuya Miyashita Park Building in Shibuya, Tokyo. Featuring a space designed under the supervision of KUDOCHI sauna, the studio will hold a preview opening from November 14 and is scheduled for its grand opening on December 1.
Facts
Will operate during its preview period from November 14, 2026, to November 29
Grand opening on Tuesday, December 1
Original1クラス最大9名の少人数制で実施します
Trial group lesson ¥3,000
Trial personal lesson ¥5,000
Group lessons, 4 times per month: ¥19,000
Group lessons, 6 times per month: ¥25,650
Group lessons, 8 times per month: ¥30,400
Personal lessons, 2 times per month: ¥24,000
Personal lessons, 4 times per month: ¥38,400
¥40.17 billion (23rd term)
3,039 employees on a consolidated basis (as of April 1, 2026)
[4-minute walk from Maebara Station on the Keisei Matsudo Line] Storage facility “スペラボ 船橋前原店” to open on December 1, 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
スペラボ 船橋前原店, a storage facility operated by 株式会社UKCorporation, will open in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, on December 1, 2026. Located a 4-minute walk from Maebara Station on the Keisei Matsudo Line, it offers contactless, face-to-face-free contracts and access to units in as little as 1 hour.
Bookkeeping service Accly partners with management school “Salon Bijinesu Dojo®” for one-person salons
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Accly Partners, operator of the bookkeeping service Accly, has partnered with 株式会社Lien, operator of the management school “Salon Bijinesu Dojo®” for one-person salons, to coordinate accounting support and business guidance for salon owners.
【そごう横浜店】2027 New Year’s osechi reservations open, with more than 300 varieties to choose from to suit different needs.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
そごう横浜店 is holding its 2027 New Year’s osechi reservation event, offering more than 300 varieties, including selections from local hotels and renowned restaurants, BENTO osechi, and Super Sentai collaborations to meet a range of needs.
Agricultural AI training tailored to local needs and budgets: new service for local governments and agricultural cooperatives
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社農情人 has launched a new generative AI training service for local governments and agricultural cooperatives, tailored to their budgets and regional agricultural challenges.
Facts
Sessions through March 2027
Considering the 2027 fiscal year budget
Of the 100 respondents
79 people used AI in some form
The average was 4.3
About 70 newly appointed heads of agricultural extension guidance centers participated
Limited-time “Christmas Afternoon Tea 2026” at a wedding venue directly in front of Tokyo Tower
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The Place of Tokyo, a wedding venue operated by 株式会社一家ダイニングプロジェクト, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社一家ホールディングス, will hold “Christmas Afternoon Tea 2026” for a limited time from December 3 to 25, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026
Friday, Dec. 25
2 hours and 30 minutes of unlimited café drinks
Afternoon tea set ¥7,000 (tax and service charge included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社一家ホールディングス、株式会社一家ダイニングプロジェクト、The Place of Tokyo、OZmall
No app or server required. GATE PASS Cloud ACaaS, offering secure, easy entry and exit management with facial recognition and copy-proof “dynamic QR codes,” launches in December 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社KJ TECH JAPAN will launch GATE PASS Cloud ACaaS, a cloud-based service for entry and exit management using facial recognition and dynamic QR codes, with no app or server required, in December 2026.
Facts
Simple registration on a smartphone in about 15 seconds
4-core wiring for the device
A notification reaches the management screen in about 0.05 seconds
【日本経済大学】Recognized for promoting local consumption and showcasing the appeal of Fukuoka-grown ingredients, receives the Fukuoka Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Support Group Award
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
日本経済大学 received the Fukuoka Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Support Group Award in recognition of its efforts, including actively using ingredients from Fukuoka Prefecture and promoting local consumption.
株式会社Hero Maker announced that 非営利型一般社団法人RTO Global Contribution has launched a crowdfunding campaign to build a new school building for Kilo 94 Elementary School, the 3rd school in Cambodia supported by its representative director, Takashi Nakanō. The campaign will seek to raise ¥5 million starting Nov. 12, with funds going toward the shortfall and program expenses.
Facts
Target amount: ¥5 million
A school attended by about 300 students
Until Thursday, Dec. 31
Expected to be completed in early December
A completion ceremony will be held at the site on Tuesday, Dec. 15
Initially projected to serve about 150 students
Total project cost: ¥11 million
The shortfall is ¥4.09 million
¥6.91 million has been raised
About ¥390,000 in donations from local villagers
Companies mentioned：株式会社Hero Maker、非営利型一般社団法人RTO Global Contribution、For Good、KHJグループ、摂南大学薬学部、OUTSTANDING出版、TMC
4 Japanese and Korean boy dance groups share the stage at the dream event! “Music Chocolate Festival.2027” to be held at Zepp Namba on Feb. 20
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The event “Music Chocolate Festival.2027,” featuring 4 Japanese and Korean boy dance groups and organized by 株式会社EYEZEN, will be held at Zepp Namba on Feb. 20, 2027. Performers are n.SSign, OWV, WATWING and WILD BLUE, with 2 shows scheduled, one in the afternoon and one in the evening.
Facts
February 20, 2027
4 Japanese and Korean boy groups
1F standing VIP ¥13,800
1F standing ¥8,800
2F reserved seating ¥9,500
1F standing VIP ¥26400
1F standing ¥16400
2nd-floor reserved seating ¥17800
Elementary school students will receive a ¥3,000 cashback
Companies mentioned：株式会社EYEZEN、朝日放送テレビ株式会社、n.SSign、OWV、WATWING、WILD BLUE
[Cumulative number of treatments tops 150,000] Men’s eyebrow salon “KEGIRAI” records a 90% repeat-customer rate. Founder, who started the business in their 4th year of university, shares the company’s founding story
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
K2株式会社, which operates the men’s eyebrow salon “KEGIRAI,” has surpassed 150,000 cumulative treatments and recorded a 90% repeat-customer rate. The report covers the founding story shared by its representative, who launched the business in their 4th year of university, as well as plans to open 40 locations by 2028.
Urupan Obake 3D Christmas Party “〜★Present for You★〜” confirmed for Dec. 20 (Sun.)!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
774株式会社 announced that it will hold the in-person 3D fan meeting “Urupan Obake 3D Christmas Party” on Dec. 20, 2026, featuring 3 members of VTuber production ななしいんく: 天絆ささは, 幽音しの and 羽流鷲りりり.
“Charmy-chan POPUP in KenEleBunshitsu” to be held from Nov. 18 (Wed.) to Dec. 9 (Wed.), 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A POP UP event for the sofubi doll “Nakayoshi Charmy-chan” will be held from Nov. 18 to Dec. 9, 2026, at KenEleBunshitsu, the flagship store in Ochanomizu operated by 株式会社ケンエレファント. New colors and past items will also be available.
[All donations to be given in full] VITAS to hold “Reconstruction Charity Baseball Clinic in Kumamoto”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社VITAS will hold the “Reconstruction Charity Baseball Clinic in Kumamoto” in Yatsushiro City on Nov. 23, 2026, to support recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake. Former professional baseball players and YouTubers will serve as instructors, all donations will be given in full, and junior protein supplement “VINOBBY” will also be sold.
“Bellco Autumn Grand Appreciation Festival” to be held at City Hall Yokkaichi, supporting local residents with inheritance procedure seminars and end-of-life planning consultations
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ベルコ Yokkaichi branch will hold the “Bellco Autumn Grand Appreciation Festival” at City Hall Yokkaichi on Nov. 18, 2026, featuring inheritance procedure seminars, end-of-life planning consultations, a raffle and more.
[NHK Culture] Japan’s only facility that keeps quokkas! Deputy director of 埼玉県こども動物自然公園 shares “The world’s happiest animal? Let’s go see the quokka!” A behind-the-scenes look at their care and a LIVE broadcast from the site [Held on Saturday, Dec. 5]
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On Dec. 5, 2026, NHK Culture will hold an online course with Rieko Tanaka, deputy director of 埼玉県こども動物自然公園, as the instructor. She will discuss the attractions of the park, the only place in Japan that keeps quokkas, and behind-the-scenes details of their care.
Kirari Sawamura, with more than 2.8 million total social media followers, and popular dancer Wani join METEORA st.!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Kirari Sawamura, who has more than 2.8 million total social media followers, and dancer Wani have joined the creator label METEORA st., operated by 株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ.
MAN WITH A MISSION embarks on a tour of all 47 prefectures! A stellar lineup of co-headlining artists has been confirmed, spanning battle-hardened veterans to rising stars who will lead the next generation, across genres and generations!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
OriginalMAN WITH A MISSIONが2027年1月20日より全国47都道府県ツアー「The Circus」を開始し、前半公演のゲストアーティスト23組が発表された。また、12月23日にフルアルバム『The Circus』をリリースする予定。
Facts
All 47 prefectures nationwide
23 guest artists
First 27 shows
January 20, 2027
Next month, Dec. 23
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、MAN WITH A MISSION
A release celebration fair for “Being True to Themselves Alongside Horses: The Passion and Principles of Women Pioneering Horse Racing” (マイクロマガジン社), with support from netkeiba, is now underway at 株式会社書泉!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社書泉 is holding a release celebration fair for “Being True to Themselves Alongside Horses: The Passion and Principles of Women Pioneering Horse Racing,” published by マイクロマガジン社 on October 19, 2026. A drawing is being held for customers who purchase the book and enter at participating stores or the online shop, with autographed shikishi boards by female jockeys active in JRA up for grabs.
Ryunosuke Kamiki’s 30-year journey since his debut captured in a book. A meet-and-greet event after 10 years is also confirmed!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社KADOKAWA will release a documentary book, “Ryunosuke Kamiki 30th Anniversary Book (working title),” on March 5, 2027, to mark the 30th anniversary of Ryunosuke Kamiki’s debut. An online one-on-one talk session and a handover event, the first in 10 years, are also scheduled for March of the same year.
An online lottery celebrating the birthdays of Magia Baiser and Utena Hiiragi from “Gushing over Magical Girls” is coming to くじ引き堂! A host of luxurious prizes featuring newly drawn illustrations‼
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社KADOKAWA will begin sales on くじ引き堂 of an online lottery celebrating the birthdays of Magia Baiser and Utena Hiiragi from “Gushing over Magical Girls,” starting November 20.
Facts
Starting at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026
Real-time coverage of departures being halted at airports across the United States due to a communications outage; Data is CITY provides immediate updates on Japan-U.S. flight status and response measures
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Following the 米連邦航空局 (FAA) order halting departures at airports across the United States, テレポート株式会社 has begun real-time coverage on its security media platform, “Data is CITY.”
Facts
Nov. 14, 2026
At 9:30 a.m. that day
5:54 a.m. Japan time on November 14
Original米東部時間13日15時54分
The previous day, November 13
Established: April 2021
Original2026年11月14日10時00分
Companies mentioned：テレポート株式会社、米連邦航空局、FAA、Data is CITY、Microsoft 365、Microsoft Corporation
高盛's 2027 global equity strategy report forecasts that the S&P 500 could rise 16% to 8,700 by year-end, while Japanese stocks are expected to return 24%. Amid slowing profit growth and the risk of capital spending peaking, 高盛 recommends investors focus on "scarce growth" stocks, including hyperscalers, companies generating revenue from AI, and health care stocks. It maintains a neutral stance on emerging markets and recommends underweighting Europe.
Facts
高盛 forecasts that the S&P 500 could rise another 16% by the end of 2027, with a target of 8,700.
高盛's strategy team bases its allocations on risk-adjusted returns, favoring US and Japanese stocks.
Health care is the only industry expected to see faster profit growth in 2027.
高盛 recommends focusing on a "scarce growth" portfolio that includes hyperscalers, companies generating revenue through AI, and energy equipment and services stocks.
Earnings-per-share growth in 2027 is forecast to be below 2026 levels, and could nearly halve.
US FAA orders nationwide flight ground stop! More than 10,000 flights delayed or canceled; Homeland Security secretary: This is not another 9·11
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The US FAA ordered a nationwide flight ground stop after an air traffic control communications system failure, causing more than ten thousand flights to be delayed or canceled. Homeland Security Secretary Mullin said it was a telecommunications outage, not a cyberattack, and repairs would take time, with disruptions expected to continue through the weekend.
Facts
美國聯邦航空總署 (FAA) ordered all flights across the United States to temporarily stop taking off after an air traffic control communications system failure.
As of 6:40 p.m. Eastern Time that day, more than 3,300 flights had been canceled across the United States, while more than 10,200 were delayed.
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin said the initial assessment was that the incident involved a telecommunications system outage, with no evidence so far of a malicious attack.
The outage is suspected to have involved a telecommunications network operated by L3哈里斯科技, which carries the critical radio frequencies used for communications between air traffic controllers and pilots.
This is the third time in recent years that the FAA has issued a nationwide flight ground stop. The previous 2 occurred on September 11, 2001, and in January 2023.
White House confirms Trump-Xi-Putin meeting on the 19th! Ukraine off the agenda as chip-control debate heats up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The White House confirmed that Trump, Xi Jinping and Putin will hold trilateral talks on the sidelines of APEC in Shenzhen on the 19th, focusing on Iran and nuclear disarmament while avoiding the issue of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Nvidia controversy is fueling momentum for legislation on chip controls, as the US seeks to close trade loopholes.
Facts
The White House confirmed that Trump, Xi Jinping and Putin will hold trilateral talks on the sidelines of APEC in Shenzhen on the 19th.
The talks aim to discuss the war in Iran and open a dialogue on nuclear disarmament, while avoiding the issue of Ukraine.
The New START Treaty expired in February this year, and Trump has called for a new agreement that includes China.
Senate Democratic leader Schumer and House Select Committee on China Chairman Moolenaar have called for chip export controls to be included in the defense authorization bill.
China's nuclear warhead stockpile exceeds 600, far below the more than 5,000 each held by the US and Russia.
Nebius plunges nearly 17% as new cloud stocks come under pressure! Weak forecast, 輝達 turmoil and mounting Nscale losses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Nebius shares plunged on a weak forecast, 輝達 turmoil and growing losses at a competitor. Despite strong third-quarter revenue growth, investors are concerned about funding pressure on emerging cloud providers.
Facts
Nebius Group NV (NBIS-US) shares plunged 16.84% on Thursday
Nebius third-quarter revenue rose 571% year over year to $980.8 million
輝達 (NVDA-US) CEO Jensen Huang's resignation triggers market turmoil
Nscale posted a net loss of $1.69 billion over 9 months
Truist Securities lowered its price target for Nebius from $355 to $245
微軟 abandons plans to build a data center with Nscale in Essex, UK
Companies mentioned：Nebius Group NV、輝達、Nscale、CoreWeave、Anthropic、微軟、Truist Securities、Benzinga
Can 輝達 sustain its AI edge after Huang's resignation? Three Silicon Valley succession cases reveal challenges facing the next CEO
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 co-founder Jensen Huang resigned as CEO amid a personal conduct controversy. Although the move triggered share-price volatility, the company remains financially strong thanks to its dominance of the AI chip market. Comparing succession histories at Apple, Intel and Microsoft, the article says 輝達's future growth will hinge on whether its new leader can identify technological turning points amid fierce competition.
Facts
輝達 co-founder Jensen Huang resigned as CEO on Thursday (the 12th).
輝達 shares fell a cumulative 14% over the past five trading days.
輝達 currently commands about nine-tenths of the advanced AI chip market.
Trump responds to nationwide flight ground stop: Air traffic control failure appears unrelated to cyberattacks or AI
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A communications failure in the US air traffic control system grounded numerous flights. Trump said the cause was aging infrastructure, not a cyberattack. The outage affected the L3Harris Technologies network and prompted international flight restrictions.
Facts
US President Trump said the air traffic control failure initially appeared unrelated to a cyberattack or artificial intelligence, and was more likely caused by old, damaged infrastructure.
As of 5:40 p.m. Eastern Time, more than 1,100 flights had been canceled in the US and nearly 10,000 delayed.
The outage appears to have affected the telecommunications network managed by L3Harris Technologies, which handles radio communications between air traffic controllers and pilots.
Jensen Huang resigns as 輝達 CEO; MSCI adds 3 and removes 4 Taiwan stocks; 台積電 takes stakes in Anthropic and OpenAI: This week in review
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達's Jensen Huang resigns, with the CFO serving as interim CEO; MSCI adjusts Taiwan index constituents, adding 3 and removing 4; 台積電 invests more than US$1 billion in AI startups and approves a large capital budget.
Facts
Jensen Huang resigns as 輝達 CEO and leaves its board, with CFO Colette Kress serving as interim CEO.
MSCI明晟 announced its semiannual review of Taiwan index constituents, adding 南電, 景碩 and 台燿 and removing 中租-KY, 嘉澤, 元太 and 萬海.
台積電 approved a cash dividend of NT$9.0 per share for the third quarter of 2026 and a capital budget of about US$40.927 billion.
台積電 will subscribe to shares in Anthropic and OpenAI, with an investment limit of US$500 million in each.
緯創 posted after-tax net profit of NT$42.86 billion for the first three quarters, up more than 1 times year over year.
U.S. flights grounded for more than 4 hours! Aging system failure disrupts more than 10,000 flights; transport chief says routers were overloaded
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The FAA's air traffic control system failed after telecommunications routers overloaded and crashed. On Friday, it issued a nationwide ground stop lasting more than 4 hours, the first since the 911 attacks. The incident affected more than 10,000 flights and 1.5 million passengers. Officials attributed it to a mechanical failure in aging infrastructure, not a cyberattack.
Facts
U.S. flights were temporarily grounded nationwide for several hours on Friday, marking the second time since the 911 attacks that departures were halted because of a nationwide incident.
More than 10,000 flights across the United States were affected by the nationwide ground stop, impacting 1.5 million passengers.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said telecommunications routers overloaded and crashed because of excessive data volume.
The FAA lifted the ground stop at 8:15 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, after it had lasted more than four hours.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the incident appeared to have been caused by mechanical factors, not a cyberattack.
JetBlue notified employees that it was canceling the rest of that day's flights and some Saturday flights to rearrange crews and aircraft.
In September this year, flights were disrupted in Newark and Philadelphia after a Verizon fiber-optic cable was accidentally cut.
First earnings call since Jensen Huang's departure: Successor Kress faces five key questions about 輝達
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 will report its third-quarter fiscal 2027 results on Nov. 17. Interim CEO Kress will address five key questions, as investors focus on the supply chain, gross margins, platform progress, AI customer risks and cash flow.
Facts
輝達 will report its third-quarter fiscal 2027 results on Nov. 17 U.S. time and hold its first earnings call since CEO Jensen Huang's departure.
Interim CEO and CFO Colette Kress will tell investors whether the company's AI growth, product deliveries and financial commitments can continue.
輝達 previously forecast third-quarter revenue of US$108 billion, plus or minus 2%.
FAA failure grounds U.S. flights for about 5 hours; nearly 10,000 flights delayed and more than 1,100 canceled
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop for about 5 hours because of an air traffic control communications failure, leading to more than a thousand canceled flights and nearly 10,000 delays. The failure was attributed to aging infrastructure and data overload, not a malicious attack.
Facts
The FAA ordered airports across the United States to suspend takeoffs for about 5 hours because of an air traffic control communications failure
Flights scheduled to depart U.S. airports after 4 p.m. that day were carrying more than 1.5 million passengers
The failure appears to have affected a telecommunications network operated by L3Harris Technologies
A complete overhaul of the air traffic control system could cost about US$50 billion
The European air safety organization suspended departures to the United States from member countries from 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time
Congress approved US$12.5 billion last year to upgrade the air traffic control system
Internal communications revealed! Jensen Huang misled 輝達's general counsel, describing his dealings with 黃樂 as a customer relationship
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Reuters reported that former 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang misled the company's general counsel about his relationship with 黃樂. Huang later apologized and resigned, 輝達 launched an independent investigation, and its stock plunged.
Facts
Jensen Huang had downplayed his relationship with 黃樂 to senior executives, including General Counsel Tim Teter, describing it as a customer relationship.
輝達 shares have fallen more than 30% since their closing high on Oct. 6, wiping out more than US$1.8 trillion in market value.
輝達's board hired Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to conduct an independent investigation.
Jensen Huang resigned as 輝達 CEO on the 12th.
U.S. authorities are investigating whether 黃樂 is suspected of spying for China.
〈Analysis〉超微's returns are about 5 times 輝達's, while its price-to-earnings ratio is more than 3 times higher. Is it still worth buying?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
超微's stock has outperformed 輝達's, increasing its valuation premium. The market is watching whether growth in its CPU and GPU businesses can support a price-to-earnings ratio as high as 34.8 times.
Facts
I/O Fund CEO Beth Kindig said 超微 shares have risen more than 250% since she made a bullish case in July 2024
超微 expects revenue from its Venice CPU to more than double in 2027
超微's expected price-to-earnings ratio is 34.8 times, more than 3 times 輝達's 10.5 times
超微 has a market capitalization of about US$954 billion, below 輝達's US$4.01 trillion
〈Top Billionaires' Marriages〉Trump uses prenuptial agreements as a firewall to protect his real estate empire
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
This article examines how prenuptial agreements evolved over the course of U.S. President Trump’s three marriages, from shared risks early on to contractual defenses in the middle period and then a political alliance model, illustrating his core strategy of using legal tools to protect his real estate empire.
Facts
Ivana, Trump’s first wife, received about US$14 million in cash and US$650,000 in annual alimony when they divorced in 1992.
Trump’s second wife, Marla, received only about US$1 million to US$2 million because the divorce took place before the five-year threshold set in their prenuptial agreement.
Melania used the transition period after Trump became president, when she delayed moving into the White House, to renegotiate and amend their prenuptial agreement.
Ivana served as vice president of interior design at 川普集團, overseeing renovations and operations at Trump Tower New York and the Plaza Hotel.
In his book The Art of the Comeback, Trump listed signing a prenuptial agreement as a key rule for safeguarding assets and making a comeback.
AI is the biggest threat to the financial system! Latest Fed survey finds 87% of respondents sounding the alarm, far above stock market correction and cyberattack risks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. Federal Reserve (美國聯準會, Fed) released its semiannual Financial Stability Report. A survey found that 87% of market participants viewed artificial intelligence (AI) as the biggest risk to the financial system, far exceeding traditional risks such as asset price corrections. The report also warned that hedge fund leverage has reached its highest level since 2013 and noted that U.S. debt is enormous. The financial system remains stable overall, but potential vulnerabilities are increasing.
Facts
87% of respondents ranked AI as a significant risk to the financial system
The share viewing AI as the biggest risk was higher than the 50% in the spring survey this year
Asset price corrections ranked second among risks, cited by 52% of respondents
Hedge fund leverage has risen to its highest level since 2013
U.S. debt has exceeded US$40 trillion
The budget deficit is close to US$2 trillion
56% of voters said data centers have a crucial or major impact on their voting choices
Taking cues from Europe, the U.S. and Japan! Taiwan Physical Internet Alliance formed to upgrade low-carbon logistics and enable real-time information sharing across supply chains
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The 經濟部商業發展署 and Taoyuan City Government jointly held a logistics standards forum on the 13th and formally established the “Taiwan Physical Internet Alliance.” The initiative aims to improve the Taiwanese logistics industry’s ESG emissions-reduction capabilities and overall competitiveness by sharing information through the SCOF platform and promoting reusable logistics boxes, in line with international standards.
Facts
The 經濟部商業發展署 has commissioned 工研院 to help businesses use the SCOF platform for real-time sharing of orders and information among production, logistics and sales operations.
The Commerce Administration continues to promote replacing traditional single-use cardboard boxes with reusable logistics boxes of standardized specifications, helping businesses cut emissions.
Domestic logistics companies and industry associations formally established the “Taiwan Physical Internet Alliance” together at the forum.
At the International Physical Internet Conference held in France in June this year, experts from various countries confirmed that the Physical Internet had become a global industry consensus.
The physical internet primarily uses the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and big data analytics to create a more efficient and sustainable system for transporting physical goods.
國泰人壽 invests more than NT$9.2 billion in warehouse and urban renewal projects, approves NT$35 billion bond issue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
國泰人壽 announced an investment of NT$9.283 billion in a logistics warehouse in Taoyuan and an urban renewal project in Taipei, and approved a plan to issue NT$35 billion in subordinated corporate bonds to strengthen its capital structure and expand real estate income.
Facts
國泰人壽 signed two construction contracts with related parties for projects on its own land, with total investments of NT$9.283 billion.
國泰人壽's board approved an issue of subordinated corporate bonds of up to NT$35 billion.
國泰人壽 signed a contract with 旭源營造, 艾立營造 and 永聯物流開發 for a new warehouse project in Guanyin, Taoyuan, worth NT$6.795 billion.
國泰人壽 signed a contract with 三井工程 for an urban renewal project in Taipei's Zhongshan District, worth NT$2.488 billion.
國泰人壽 Senior Vice President 石敏宏 said the Taoyuan project is expected to be completed and open in March 2030.
The bonds issued by 國泰人壽 are cumulative subordinated ordinary corporate bonds with a term of 10 years or more.
〈Hot Stock〉東捷資訊 rides the cybersecurity wave, shares surge more than 4 tenths this week to a record high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
東捷資訊 shares hit a record high, buoyed by AI cybersecurity demand. The company plans to expand its zero-trust, AI cybersecurity and SAP CloudERP businesses to capitalize on opportunities from digital transformation and tighter regulations.
Facts
東捷資訊 (6697-TW) shares surged 46% this week, reaching a record high of NT$80.6.
IDC estimates Taiwan's cybersecurity market will grow from US$462 million in 2024 to US$716 million in 2028.
東捷資訊 posted third-quarter consolidated revenue of about NT$346 million, up about 4.1% year over year, and earnings per share (EPS) of NT$0.64.
東捷資訊 will continue to expand its zero-trust and AI cybersecurity, SOC security services, SAP CloudERP and other businesses.
Taiwan's Cyber Security Management Act has imposed increasingly stringent requirements, boosting essential demand for cybersecurity protection among government agencies, financial institutions and others.
Who could succeed 黃仁勳 as 輝達 CEO? AI circles debate 4 leading candidates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 CEO 黃仁勳 resigned, with CFO Colette Kress serving as interim chief as the board begins its search for a successor. The market is watching internal candidates such as CUDA creator Ian Buck and external contenders such as Arm CEO Rene Haas, focusing on who can carry on his innovation and business acumen.
Facts
黃仁勳 resigned as CEO of 輝達, with CFO Colette Kress temporarily taking over.
Ian Buck is among the leading internal candidates to succeed 輝達's CEO.
Ian Buck created 輝達's CUDA software platform.
Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas is considered a strong external candidate.
玉山銀 posts NT$98 billion in October card spending to claim monthly crown; 中信銀 tops NT$900 billion in first 10 months, remains dominant
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
玉山銀行 topped the rankings with October card spending of NT$98.009 billion, while 中信銀 remained the cumulative leader. The five largest banks recorded combined October spending of NT$375.879 billion; their total for the first 10 months topped NT$3.48 trillion, up 17.9% year over year, with consumer spending momentum expected to remain strong in the fourth quarter.
Facts
中信銀's cumulative card spending for the first 10 months of this year reached NT$906.23 billion, up 23.49% year over year.
國泰世華銀行 ranked second for the month, with October card spending of NT$86.687 billion.
台北富邦銀行 recorded October card spending of NT$53.701 billion, up 6.45% year over year for the first 10 months.
台新銀行 posted October card spending of NT$51.963 billion, with cumulative growth of 20.37% for the first 10 months.
The five largest domestic card-issuing banks recorded combined card spending of NT$375.879 billion in October.
The five largest banks' cumulative card spending for the first 10 months topped NT$3.48 trillion, up 17.9% overall year over year.
Musk signs petition too! Silicon Valley backs 黃仁勳's 'return' as petition site is swamped by thousands
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
黃仁勳's resignation as 輝達 CEO has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, with Musk publicly signing a petition calling for his reinstatement and more than 14,000 people joining in. Former employees warn that core technical teams could leave, while the market fears a repeat of the declines that followed the departures of the founders of 蘋果 and Uber.
Facts
Musk publicly confirmed that he is signing a petition calling for 黃仁勳 to return to his post.
The petition calling for 黃仁勳's return has collected more than 14,000 signatures.
A surge in traffic put the petition website's servers under strain.
Former 輝達 engineer Yun-Ta Tsai urged employees to support 黃仁勳's return by resigning.
Investor Naval Ravikant cited 蘋果 and Uber as examples in warning about the risks of founder transitions.
微軟 365 suffers global outage for nearly 24 hours; companies in Taiwan and Japan resort to 'old-fashioned' fax machines to keep working
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
微軟 Microsoft 365 suffered a global service outage for nearly 24 hours because of a network capacity upgrade, affecting collaboration tools including Outlook and Teams. Companies in Taiwan and Japan, as well as the UK's NHS, were forced to rely on fax, phone and paper-based workarounds to keep operating. The outage is estimated to have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in insurance claims.
Facts
微軟's Microsoft 365 suffered a global service outage for nearly 24 hours, affecting Outlook, Teams, Copilot and other features.
The incident stemmed from an earlier network capacity upgrade.
Downdetector received more than 7.4 million reports worldwide, peaking at nearly 20,000 per minute.
Some Japanese companies used fax machines to send routine notices during the outage.
Some financial institutions in Taiwan switched to fax to confirm transactions and canceled a bond repurchase transaction.
Insured losses worldwide are estimated at between US$300 million and US$500 million.
微軟 said it found no malicious activity and ruled out AI as the cause of the incident.
黃仁勳 controversy continues: Will 輝達's earnings report next week be affected?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達's board replaced CEO 黃仁勳, with CFO Colette Kress serving as interim chief. The company is due to report third-quarter earnings next Tuesday, with EPS expected at US$2.47 and revenue at US$109.2 billion. The results are not expected to be affected in the short term, but analysts have downgraded the stock, citing uncertainty over the new leadership and potential market share losses.
Facts
輝達's board replaced co-founder 黃仁勳, ending his long tenure as CEO.
CFO Colette Kress has taken charge of the company as interim CEO.
輝達 is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings next Tuesday.
The market expects 輝達 to post earnings per share (EPS) of US$2.47 and revenue of US$109.2 billion.
Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon cut his price target for 輝達 from US$400 to US$200.
Baird Equity Research analyst Tristan Gerra said 輝達 could face the risk of losing some market share in 2029.
Companies mentioned：輝達、Nvidia、Yahoo Finance、Bernstein、Baird Equity Research
Taiwan's newest expressway is finally complete! Opens to traffic on Nov. 23 after 20 years of waiting, connecting to a national freeway and shortening commutes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Dongfeng Expressway section from Dongshi to Shigang in Taichung is expected to open to traffic on Nov. 23, 2026, with the entire route scheduled for completion in 2029. The project, which has been in planning for 20 years, aims to ease traffic on Route 3 and improve transportation efficiency in the mountain towns.
Facts
The Dongfeng Expressway is about 9.6 kilometers long, running west from the Fengshi Interchange on National Freeway 4 and connecting to Route 8.
The section from Dongshi to Shigang is expected to officially open to traffic on Nov. 23, 2026.
The entire Dongfeng Expressway is expected to be completed in 2029.
Once the entire Dongfeng Expressway is complete, it is expected to carry about 45% of Route 3 traffic during peak hours.
The Taichung City Government held the “Dongfeng Road Run Carnival” on Nov. 7, 2026, attracting nearly 5,000 runners.
About 7.4 kilometers of the Dongfeng Expressway’s mainline will be elevated, while about 2 kilometers will run through tunnels.
Are there different versions of the “Taiwan independence declaration” for mainland Chinese visitors? She reveals a student was repeatedly questioned; think tank scholar told to “watch what they say”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of the Interior confirmed that mainland Chinese visitors were asked to sign a declaration respecting Taiwan’s sovereignty and independence after their hotel booking forms listed “Taiwan, China.” Writer Shangguan Luan alleged that the National Immigration Agency uses multiple screening templates, including questions about political backgrounds and clauses restricting speech that think tank experts are asked to sign, leading some people to cancel their trips.
Facts
A Chinese internet user was asked by Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior to resubmit proof of a hotel booking after it listed “Taiwan, China.” They were also required to handwrite and sign a document stating, “I respect Taiwan as a sovereign and independent country, and Taiwan and China are not subordinate to one another,” before uploading it again.
The Ministry of the Interior issued a statement on the evening of the 10th, confirming that National Immigration Agency staff review applications by people from mainland China to visit Taiwan for tourism under the Act Governing Relations Between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area and the Regulations Governing Permission for People from the Mainland Area to Engage in Tourism Activities in Taiwan, among other rules.
Writer Shangguan Luan, who is married to a mainland Chinese spouse, said on Facebook that a mainland Chinese student studying in France came to Taiwan for a visit and was questioned by the National Immigration Agency about why they had joined the Chinese Communist Party’s “personal guard organization,” because their résumé said they had “previously joined the Communist Youth League.” The student ultimately handwrote a document resembling a “Taiwan independence declaration.”
An expert affiliated with a prominent U.S. think tank visited Taiwan in 2025 without incident, but on a visit this year was asked to sign a declaration stating they would “not give interviews or speeches or publish remarks unfriendly to Taiwan while in Taiwan,” among other things. They eventually canceled the trip because they found the process too troublesome.
National Immigration Agency Director Lin Hong-en said on the 11th that Taiwan welcomes tourists from all countries, but they must abide by the country’s laws. He said the agency would continue refining its wording in individual cases to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
More than 4,000 flights canceled across the U.S.! FAA lifts ground stop: no terror attack, no Microsoft fault—just an outdated system
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The U.S. FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for about 5 hours because of a communications failure in the air traffic control system, resulting in more than 4,000 canceled flights. The transportation secretary blamed outdated equipment, ruled out a cyberattack and Microsoft as causes, and said the system was expected to recover before Thanksgiving.
Facts
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered all flights awaiting takeoff nationwide to “remain on the ground” after a communications failure in the air traffic control system. The restrictions lasted about 5 hours.
The FAA did not officially lift the nationwide ground stop until 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time on the 13th.
The ground stop was mainly attributed to aging equipment in the U.S. air traffic control system. Some equipment began transmitting inconsistent information because of excessive data loads.
The private communications network connected to the U.S. air traffic control system is operated by 美國國防科技企業L3Harris. The company experienced a system crash and communications outage after an update and system reboot.
Flight-tracking website FlightAware said that over the past several hours, delays affected tens of thousands of flights at airports across the U.S., while more than 4,000 flights were canceled.
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin said authorities handled flights already in the air on a case-by-case basis and ensured the planes could land safely.
The White House ruled out any known signs of a cyberattack, stressed that the incident was unrelated to the Microsoft outage, and said an initial investigation found no evidence of a malicious attack or national security threat.
Explore the New Taipei Christmasland market! Agricultural market at Banqiao Fuzhong Plaza, Nov. 20-22; free sweet potato popcorn
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新北市政府農業局 supported the 金山漫遊 team in organizing an agricultural market at Banqiao Fuzhong Plaza from Nov. 20-22, featuring local specialties from New Taipei and Taitung, hands-on activities and music performances. Raffle prizes through festival vouchers and New Taipei Coin offers were also used to draw visitors and promote local agriculture.
Facts
新北市政府農業局 supported the “金山漫遊” team in staging the “PINK COAST｜北海食農 CHILL” agricultural market at Banqiao Fuzhong Plaza from Nov. 20 to 22.
A total of 500 portions of sweet potato popcorn will be given away for free on the evening of the opening, Nov. 20, while supplies last.
The market is holding a presale raffle for a limited number of festival vouchers. On Nov. 18, 100 people will be selected to receive vouchers worth NT$200.
Members of the “My New Taipei City APP” who complete designated tasks can receive a “New Taipei Coin” coupon worth NT$100.
A total of 4 hands-on craft sessions led by artisans, including green smoothie-making, honey snacks and traditional red tortoise cakes, will be held daily on Nov. 21 and 22.
Participating brands include New Taipei’s 金山漫遊 and 品味貢寮, as well as Taitung’s 山漾食品 and 山海澱.
Can international students get NT$100,000 in aid with a score of 70? A guide to Taiwan’s scholarship system: report sets the record straight on claims that one country gets special treatment
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The Taiwan FactCheck Center debunked a rumor about scholarships for international students, saying there are only 450 places and the award rate is just 0.32%. Vietnam has the most allocated places, but because its student population is so large, its award rate is not the highest; it is not being given special treatment.
Facts
The Ministry of Education allocates a fixed 450 scholarships worldwide each year.
In academic year 114, only about 0.32% of overseas students received Ministry of Education scholarships.
In academic year 114, Vietnam was allocated 69 Ministry of Education scholarships, the most of any country.
Vietnamese students account for more than 6 tenths of all international students, but their scholarship award rate is only 15.3%.
The Ministry of Education’s undergraduate scholarship covers a monthly living allowance of NT$15,000 and tuition and miscellaneous fees of NT$40,000 per semester.