Offices and schools in most areas are reopening today after islandwide closures caused by Typhoon Kong-Rey but local governments in New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Nantou, Chiayi, Kaohsiung, Yilan, Hualien and Taitung have said that certain districts, townships and villages in remote areas made the decision to suspended work and classes for a second consecutive day. The local government on Matsu also announced a second day of closures.

The Central Weather Administration says Typhoon Kong-rey could make landfall by Thursday but there are still many variables affecting the storm's path.

A delegation of members of the European Parliament has arrived in Taiwan for a six-day visit.

The Control Yuan has censured the National Police Agency for the excessive use of force by officers during an incident involving a man who violently attacked police while rampaging through a 7-11 store in Taoyuan. The incident occurred on 20 May.

Lawmakers remain deadlocked over the government's general budget for next year after another round of cross-party caucus negotiations broke down with little headway being made.

Ministry of Environment minister Peng Chi-ming says the government is aiming to update its carbon reduction targets from the period leading up to 2032 to reflect more ambitious net zero goals.

The European Parliament has passed a resolution denouncing China's interpretation of United Nations Resolution 2758 which has been used to block Taiwan's participation in international organisations.

Taiwan's official unemployment rate declined by 0.05 percentage points to 3.43% in September, compared with the same month in 2023, although the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose by 0.02 percentage points to 3.38%.

Lawmakers remain deadlocked over the government's general budget for next year after another round of cross-party caucus negotiations broke down with no agreements being made.