Public Health Policy: Taipei will ban smoking in the Xinyi Shopping District near Taipei City Hall MRT from Nov. 1, with a one-month grace period and fines up to NT$10,000, while the city expands negative-pressure smoking rooms (12 total since May). Clinical & Research: A bench simulation study explores a novel device for pulmonary expansion under simulated healthy and neuromuscular conditions, aiming to improve respiratory support approaches. Emergency Preparedness: Nagasaki’s fire department held first-ever life-saving training for foreign residents, teaching AED use and CPR with simplified Japanese to reduce panic during emergencies. Taiwan Health Tech in Practice: Taiwan’s Digital Affairs Ministry showcased 5G and AI applications in Matsu, including uses tied to healthcare and education. Reproductive Health Spotlight: Taiwan’s Egg Freezing Association founder shares why egg freezing education matters and how it can offer options without replacing life decisions. Nutrition & Safety Watch: A China trend of “eating homework” snacks raises concerns about synthetic colorants and potential long-term strain on children’s livers and kidneys. Drug Trade Policy: The US exempted select specialty drugs and ingredients from tariffs for 20 countries/territories, including Taiwan, which could affect access and costs for critical medicines. Food Security & Disease: Taiwan’s banana growers face renewed risk from Panama disease TR4, with farmers in Pingtung describing how outbreaks can wipe out large portions of harvest.