TSMC (TSM.N): four construction workers died in a fall at the company’s Kaohsiung construction site; construction at the site has been suspended.

Japan agriculture minister Takebe apologised on 21 Oct after being accused of illegally accepting political donations. Authorities say Takebe received donations during the 2024 lower-house election from companies contracted for public works, potentially breaching the Public Offices Election Law. He said he will verify the facts, instruct repayment of the funds and correct political funding reports. Takebe, 56 and from Hokkaido, was appointed on Oct. 15 to replace a minister who resigned earlier this month.

匈牙利財政部長：到2030年將赤字降至產出3%以下，便可在2032年加入歐元區。