AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-13 12:00–15:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 72 items from 3 sources; Japan, 26 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Man suspected of hallucinating called police claiming someone was hiding in his car; Taipei police instead caught him driving under the influence of drugs and seized nearly 100 packets of drugshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701034Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:45:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U18 Asian Youth Championship: Chen Yaojie makes spectacular diving catch against Japan, honing his skills in international competition and recognizing his shortcomingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701032Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:33:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man injured by falling rocks on Mount Jupen in Nantou, unable to walk; rescued by Airborne Service Corps helicopterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701033Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:30:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung creative raft-building contest kicks off, with nearly 70 teams vying for NT$100,000 in prize moneyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701031Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:24:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Zhang Jun invites Tung Tzu-hsien to help with reforms; Wei Jiaxian unveils future base; Yu Shuzhen outlines long-term care policyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701029Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:22:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Pothole at intersection in Kaohsiung's Zuoying District filled; road opens at noonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701025Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:05:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Indonesian ferry loses contact amid severe weather; fate of 243 people on board unknownhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701023Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:01:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA BRICS Xi-Modi meeting seeks to thaw India-China ties; scholars say both sides have their own calculationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701024Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:59:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump focuses on golf on 2nd day of Ireland visit while also attending to family businesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700961https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700961Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:56:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA After knife-wielding hostage incident at Taoyuan International Airport, aviation police increase visibility and patrol frequencyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700899Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:53:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Undersea cables around the Taiwan Strait and Nordic region repeatedly severed; Japan plans to strengthen cable-laying capacityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700898Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:46:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 蘋果's foldable phone sparks buying frenzy in China, with more than 1 million preorders; scalpers ask as much as 470,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700897Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:43:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Yilan big bike suspected of rear-ending truck stopped at red light; one rider killed and one injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700894Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:37:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Mainland Chinese spouse shot on Taipei street; prosecutors seek detention without visitation for female shooterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700893Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:34:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 潘越雲 marks 45th anniversary with concert at Taipei Music Center; 陳昇: worried she would cry herself hoarsehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700853Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:27:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Precision munitions exercise to be held on the 16th; ALTIUS 600M to demonstrate nearshore strikeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700802Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:20:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Korean director 李滄東 wins award in Venice, reflects on how to use film to portray others' sufferinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700800Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:17:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Driving at a crawl and overtaken by 18 vehicles, driver caught using phone by Chengdu traffic enforcement camerashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700801Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:16:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 盧秀燕 campaigns for independent city councilor, advocates unity and cooperation in a broad opposition alliancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700797Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:15:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China's East China Sea fishing moratorium ends on the 16th; coast guard says it will escort fishing boats approaching waters near Diaoyutaihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700798Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:15:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Gongyi Road in Taichung will have 3 days of September sunset alignment views; Chiayi City will also have 3 days starting at the end of the monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700799Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:13:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Another vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz; energy supplies could be threatenedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700671Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:55:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Blue-white alliance falters in Hsinchu County; Xie Guoliang says Keelung will not be affectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700672Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:46:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hot weather, with temperatures of 36 degrees or higher expected in Changhua, Chiayi and Pingtunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700669Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:44:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ko Chih-en invites Wang Jin-pyng to chair campaign headquarters; Lai Jui-lung invites Chen Chi-maihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700670Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:44:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Government rolls out new population strategy; Cho Jung-tai urges state-owned enterprises to hold mass weddingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700673Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Don’t rush to the ER for minor ailments: NTU to launch guide to more than 1,000 symptoms and consultation hotline in Octoberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700668Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:43:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Celine Dion returns to Paris stage after 6 years, sheds tears several times following illnesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700666Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:37:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACanadian singer Celine Dion returned to the stage in Paris after 6 years away following a diagnosis of a rare disease. She was overcome with emotion during the opening performance of a concert series at Paris La Défense Arena. Blue-white alliance falls apart in Zhubei; Ko Wen-je urges caution over spillover effectshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700662Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:25:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 華梵大學熟齡幸福學程 83歲翁攜身障女兒共學https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700657Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:23:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 沈伯洋團隊: Polling gap narrows to single digits; 蔣萬安: Focus remains on city governance at this stagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700658Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:21:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man in Tainan randomly stabs 2 passersby; police shoot and subdue himhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700656Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:13:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China’s 榮耀 phones make it easy to accidentally open ads when unlocking, delaying emergency treatment for an older person who later diedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700649Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:05:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. envoy 庫許納: Further progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks; hopes to announce developments within weekshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700527Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:54:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Optus outage disrupted emergency calls; Australian government vows to strengthen network resiliencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700528Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:48:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA From Hawaii, specialty power stone shop 「マルラニハワイ」 offers 174 natural stone accessories for “health and longevity” and “family harmony”! Free shipping on all items and a free gift of cleansing crystal chips [online shop only]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701030Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【総合資格学院】令和8年度 2級建築士 設計製図試験「オリジナル参考解答例無料閲覧サービス」の提供開始！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701027Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Former NHK announcer Anna Nakagawa decides to freeze her eggs for the first time: “I don’t even expect to get married”; she reveals her reasons and struggles during her time at NHK / Saori Takizawa reveals her marriage for the first time in the media! From having no desire to marry to declaring, “I want to marry this person,” and moving to Hyogohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701026Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 9月13日開催 日本生命レッドエルフ vs 京都カグヤライズ 対戦オーダー発表https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701028Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:46:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【サウナで過ごす十五夜】中秋の名月を楽しむ天体観測イベントをサウナガーデンで開催｜千葉・香取「おふろcafé かりんの湯」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2701022Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:36:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES Architectural designer Hayato Takeuchi, in his 20th year in the field, launches an information service on Threads connecting “labor shortages” with “job hunting”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700895Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:33:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES Users’ works are now on sale online. ONECODE, a Type B continuous employment support facility where people can learn 3DCG and programming, operates in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700896Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:16:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Hometown Tax】Rich matcha madeleines from a hugely popular matcha sweets brand that sold 11,040 units in 10 days newly selected as a Kyoto Prefecture return gifthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700796Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES What time of day is facial puffiness most noticeable?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700960https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700960Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 厚生労働省調査で病院外来の診察10分未満が約7割診療前後を支えるCA-M®資格講習会を10月11日開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700734Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:47:17 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【岡山大学】文部科学省「AI for Science萌芽的挑戦研究創出事業（SPReAD）」に岡山大学から20課題が採択～AI for Scienceを活用した研究力強化を一層推進～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700667Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Manufacturing sites open to the public all at once! Regional open factory event “Moppen 2026” to be held November 26–28.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700659Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:20:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES Assemble, start and tune a 14cc inline 4-cylinder engine. BLDB launches the working gasoline engine “TOYAN FS-L400BGC”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700663Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:10:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Okayama University】PMI Japan Chapter “Academic Sponsor Conference 2026” — discussion on doctoral talent development and AI management amid the AI for Science wavehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700664Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Yocco18×ヨコ寄付】Donation-supported pin badges (donation-supported capsule toy), on sale now to popular acclaim!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700852Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Izumi Mori reveals the little-known story of how she met her husband! What was the “unexpected reason” they quickly grew closer? A look at an unemployed couple living in a luxury high-rise as they reveal their tumultuous past in “Himitsu no Mamaen 3” #3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700851Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The meeting between Genghis and Nogoon Beki is revealed! “Chingis – VIVANT THE ORIGIN STORY” to stream exclusively with unlimited viewing on U-NEXT from September 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700735Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Turns pink when you add soda!? Peach-scented craft gin “OBSESSED” launches September 13https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700660Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Nara, Yamatokoriyama】Players Munenori Kawasaki and Mac Suzuki to appear! クオリフィット大和郡山店 to hold a half-year anniversary event on October 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700655Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Original-label cans for the anime 北斗の拳 -FIST OF THE NORTH STAR- go on sale September 24 (Thursday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700654Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Rian Akita and Akane Yura to star in a dual-cast production! The stage play Miss Ghost, about the “last Christmas” faced by 12 girls, will be staged at 六行会ホール in December 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700653Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【September 13 is Fist of the North Star Day】The anime Fist of the North Star and walking app aruku& announce the “End-of-the-Century Survival Walk” collaboration campaign!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700652Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【回らない寿司を一貫80円から】日本橋すし処 二ノ宮 にて「二ノ宮特選御膳～15品～」を特別価格3,500円（税込）で提供！｜9月13日（日）～9月30日（水）開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700651Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Shoichi Fukui to star! Saho Aono and MARIA-E to appear! Casting auditions underway! BWP2.0 NEW JAPANESE MUSICAL 『ジル・ド・レ ～吾輩は娼館の蚤である～』 set to premiere in January 2027!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700650Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Okayama University】Selected for JST START’s “Additional Support for Initiatives Contributing to NEXT Global Hub Cities” — Okayama University, 岡山理科大学 and 愛媛大学 to collaborate and accelerate the formation of a Setouchi-style startup ecosystemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700665Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 咲ネクスト株式会社 and 電撃ネットワーク begin collaboration in casting and eventshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700661Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Costco members may be missing out: Insiders reveal “8 hidden perks” that can earn back the membership feehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700962Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:46:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Costco has 145 million members worldwide. Along with shopping discounts, it offers 8 hidden perks, including travel, tickets and auto services. Taking advantage of them can easily earn back the annual membership fee, making them highly valuable to consumers. Is he the key to the DPP’s 2028 prospects? Peng Wen-cheng reveals “45% winning formula”: 1 move could affect the KMT-TPP dynamichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700963https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700963Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:34:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Media personality Peng Wen-cheng analyzed Taiwan’s 2028 presidential election, saying that if the DPP can hold its support at 45%, the outcome will depend on how the KMT and TPP divide the remaining 55% of the vote. Ko Wen-je’s legal case is a wildcard. Swing voters are turning away from Trump! The Economist analyzes U.S. midterm elections: Republicans risk losing their congressional majorityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700964https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700964Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:33:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Economist reports that the coalition of voters who backed Trump’s 2024 victory is rapidly breaking apart. Young people and minority groups in particular are leaving over disappointment with economic and foreign policy, putting the Republican congressional majority at risk in the midterm elections. Older adults no longer have to pay health insurance premiums! 14 counties and cities announce automatic government payments with no application required; a guide to increased subsidies across Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700965Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:31:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒22 counties and cities in Taiwan have introduced subsidy policies to reduce health insurance premium burdens for seniors. In 14 counties and cities, no application is required, and the government automatically makes payments, providing a maximum monthly subsidy of 826 yuan. The assistance is an important form of economic support. Today’s (9/13) top stories! Older adults aged 65 receive payments! A look at the 2026 Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen bonus schedule／Temperatures to fall across Taiwan, with clear skies returning only on this day／Is there a way out of the Constitutional Court impasse? Hsu Hsin-liang and Jiang Yi-huah unusually agreehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700966Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:04:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Puli Township in Nantou County will distribute its Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen bonus starting September 14, with people aged 100 and older receiving up to NT$20,000. The bonus systems vary among Taiwan’s 22 counties and cities. Forecasts show northeast winds cooling northern Taiwan, while a severe typhoon may form east of Ryukyu. Hsu Hsin-liang and Jiang Yi-huah proposed a “French model” to break the Constitutional Court deadlock. Skip the pineapple cakes and cream puffs! Savvy travelers to Taiwan stock up on this “1 practical item,” buying 20 packs; foreigners are snapping it up toohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700967Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan-made pull-out toilet paper has become popular as a “must-have” among Taiwanese living abroad and foreigners. Because quality is inferior in South Korea and the West, cases of people bringing large quantities home when they return to Taiwan have been piling up. Blue and green camps face off in Kaohsiung! Wang Jin-pyng takes over as Ko Chih-en’s campaign chair; Lai Jui-lung brings in Chen Chi-mai and Tsai Ing-wen for supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700736Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:53:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒For the 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral election, Ko Chih-en has brought in Wang Jin-pyng as chair of her campaign headquarters, while Lai Jui-lung has enlisted Chen Chi-mai and Tsai Ing-wen. The face-off between the Blue and Green camps has become clear. Who is ahead in Kaohsiung, Ko Chih-en or Lai Jui-lung? Shen Cheng-nan maps the polling timeline and reveals the truth: Lai is catching uphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700737Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:45:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The latest Kaohsiung mayoral poll shows Ko Chih-en narrowly leading Lai Jui-lung, 43.8% to 43.5%, a margin of just 0.3%. Psychiatrist Shen Cheng-nan’s analysis of the polling timeline shows Lai has closed a 6% deficit to nearly a tie, making the race extremely tight. Fearing AI could spiral out of control and threaten civilization, longtime tech rivals make a rare joint appeal! Amodei, Altman and Musk call to “slow the pace of AI development”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700738Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:43:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Concerned about the risks of AI running amok, Amodei, Altman and Musk jointly called for a slowdown in the pace of development. OpenAI abandoned its planned 2026 IPO. Mazda and Suzuki lose out! This was Taiwan’s top-selling imported car in August; owners praise its quick acceleration, fuel efficiency and reliability, saying rivals have no match at the same pricehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700739Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:38:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In August 2026, the Toyota Camry topped imported car sales in Taiwan. Tesla rebounded among electric vehicles, while the Mazda3 and Volkswagen Golf also performed well. The overall market is growing year over year. Why has the Forbidden City’s “Cold Palace” never opened to the public? Last emperor Puyi revealed a shocking truth behind it, and the reason may surprise youhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700740Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Forbidden City's “Cold Palace” remains closed to the public mainly because of structural hazards and high repair costs. Records from Puyi, the last emperor, corroborate what it was like, highlighting both the historical facts and the realities of preservation policy. Trump takes a position on Irish unity: publicly backs “a united Ireland”; UK reiterates it is “not considering” a referendum on unificationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700741Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:15:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒During a visit to Ireland, U.S. President Donald Trump made remarks supporting the unification of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, sending shockwaves through diplomatic relations among the United Kingdom, the United States and Ireland. The イギリス政府 categorically rejected a unification referendum, and pro-British parties in Northern Ireland also strongly objected. A well-known Taiwanese department store chain is shutting down！All 8 stores across Taiwan are closing; final clearance sale and business hours revealed.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700742Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:14:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's long-established discount department store 四季百貨 has closed all its outlets, bringing its 32-year history to an end. Changing consumer purchasing habits and financial difficulties were behind the closure. Fallout from the breakdown of the Blue-White alliance in Zhubei？Ko Wen-je names 5 counties and cities that could “spiral out of control”：Hsinchu County is hard to save, and Changhua is already lost.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700743Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:11:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Blue-White cooperation in Zhubei City has collapsed. Former Taiwan People's Party chair Ko Wen-je warned that spillover effects could make election races in five counties and cities, including Hsinchu County and Changhua, spiral out of control, stressing that the situation must be addressed immediately. Why do people view the deceased at funerals？It is not just a way to say goodbye to the dead; there is 1 very practical reason behind it.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700589Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Viewing the deceased before a funeral is not only a cultural ritual, but also an important part of helping family members heal psychologically and acknowledge the person's identity, with profound significance. Could leaving labor insurance just 1 day later mean nearly NT$20,000 less in benefits？An expert reveals 1 key detail：don't wait until the last day of the month.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700590Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:49:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒労保達人・張秘書が、退保日を月末最終日に設定すると年金支給が1か月遅れ、約1.9万円の損失になる可能性を警告。28～29日退保を推奨。 Seniors aged 65 and older are getting paid！Starting tomorrow, 9/14, “each person gets 20000 yuan”；in 1 eligible location, the money will be deposited directly. A look at the 2026 Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen payments across Taiwan.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700591Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:45:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Puli Township in Nantou County announced its 2026 Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen cash gifts. People aged 65 and older will receive up to 4,000 yuan, while centenarians will receive 20,000 yuan. Payments will be made by bank transfer or in cash. 井柏然孫千《早春晴朗》輸了！近年最好看陸劇TOP10冠軍是它，評價超越《花開錦繡》、追到捨不得停https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700592Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:32:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In a Weibo ranking of Chinese dramas released in 2026, Jiumen, starring Chen Weiting, took the top spot with a score of 8.9. Zaochun Qinglang, starring Jing Boran and Sun Qian, also received favorable reviews with a score of 8.7, earning strong support from viewers. A visit to Keelung's Miaokou Night Market reveals “the whole street is full of foreigners”！Are Taiwanese people no longer fond of night markets？Insiders point to 2 major drawbacks：things will never be the same again.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700593Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Large numbers of Southeast Asian tourists and shop workers were seen at Keelung's Miaokou Night Market, while the proportion of local Taiwanese visitors has declined. This has sparked discussion about changes in night market culture and high prices and dirty surroundings, reflecting a growing trend of Taiwanese people turning away from night markets. Both Middle Eastern energy arteries have been cut off！胡塞武裝 seizes the gateway to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait; global oil prices could be rocked by a collapse.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700594Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:16:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 No need to coat milkfish with flour or starch before pan-frying！An insider shares 1 trick for a “crispy outside, tender inside, and no fishy smell” result, without oil splattering or sticking to the pan—perfect with rice.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700596Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaiping Youth Development Foundation has shared a recipe for pan-fried fish maw that is crispy on the outside and tender inside, without using flour. It has drawn attention for making it easy to recreate restaurant-quality flavor at home. Why do airlines keep urging passengers to board when takeoff is still a long way off？It's not because they are worried you'll be late; foreign media reveal the surprising reason.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700595Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Airlines begin boarding before the departure time to allow passengers to stow their luggage and keep flights on schedule. Time management directly translates into cost savings. Was taking part in an event in China the trigger？Chou Yu-chin reveals the inside story of her forced departure：so 中天 didn't support “peaceful cross-strait exchanges” after all.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700597Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:08:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒周玉琴, a former prominent anchor at 中天新聞, was suddenly notified that she had been fired. She claimed it was because of her cross-strait exchange activities in China, while 中天新聞 countered that the reasons were her self-media activities and unreported outside appearances. 百容 completes closing on new factory site this week, continuing expansion into strong-demand semiconductor applications.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700900Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:46:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網百容 acquired a 702-ping site in Taichung's industrial park for a new factory for 323 million yuan, advancing its expansion of production of CPU cooling components for semiconductors. The purchase was funded with its own capital, and the company maintained strong performance in 2026. Middle East conflict intensifies, sending oil prices above $115！CPC Taiwan absorbs nearly NT$20 billion in losses; gasoline and diesel prices will rise by NT$0.7 and NT$0.6, respectively, starting tomorrow.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700901Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:41:53 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East sent international oil prices surging above $115. Taiwan CPC absorbed 19.85 billion yen and will raise gasoline and diesel prices starting tomorrow. Incentives to attract investment！The Ministry of Finance eases the threshold for private participation in public construction; labor and cultural education facilities receive 5 years of corporate income tax exemptions.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700902Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:31:20 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Ministry of Finance expanded the scope of public construction projects eligible for private-sector participation, extending tax incentives to worker facilities and cultural heritage facilities. The move aims to improve social infrastructure by attracting private investment. Taiwan stocks have backing for a Q4 push！Institutions favor the twin engines of “AI + finance”; high-dividend ETFs offer a safe haven.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700903Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:24:25 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan's high-dividend ETFs are supporting a fourth-quarter push in the market with a dual focus on AI growth and financial-sector resilience. Investors are advised to make strategic allocations through regular fixed-amount investments. Apple's iPhone 18 series and first foldable phone unveiled; Taiwan's mobile retailers gear up for preorder rush.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700904Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:17:13 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網蘋果 has launched the iPhone 18 Pro series and its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. Taiwanese retailers including 神腦 and 燦坤 have launched preorders, offering a range of promotions to spur upgrades amid rising costs and market competition. Apple unveils new phones, 台積電 posts August revenue above the 5-hundred-billion mark for the first time, and August CPI breaches the red line again：the week's major developments.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700905Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:13:01 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網アップル announced the iPhone 18 Pro and its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. 台積電's August revenue reached NT$514.8 billion, topping NT$500 billion for the first time. Taiwan's CPI has remained above 2% for 4 consecutive months. 胡塞武裝 says Saudi Arabia carried out 129 airstrikes on Yemen in 48 hours！Trump：Houthis called to say they don't want to fight the U.S.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700906Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Yemen's Houthis condemned 129 Saudi airstrikes in 48 hours and launched retaliatory attacks. President Trump said he had received a message from the Houthis saying they would avoid fighting. Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Iran criticized U.S. interference and stressed regional cooperation on the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Kyodo News：Beijing says it will cancel the “Xi-Trump meeting” scheduled for the end of the month if Washington approves arms sales to Taiwan.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700674Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網China warned that it would cancel the planned meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Trump if the United States approved a new arms sale to Taiwan. It stressed that the Taiwan issue is a “red line” in U.S.-China relations, raising diplomatic tensions. Putin warns：European troop deployments in Ukraine would mean war with Russia.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700675Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:44:37 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that deploying European troops to Ukraine would lead to war. The remarks are a significant development that raises international tensions. Altman says OpenAI will not go public this year.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700676Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:21:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Can investors tolerate U.S. Treasury yields rising above 5%？Bloomberg survey：they would adjust investments only if yields top 6%.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700677Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:20:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網米国債利回りが5％に迫る中、ブルームバーグ調査で投資家の半数以上が10年物利回りが6％以上でなければ投資戦略を変更しないと回答。市場のリスク耐性が予想以上に高いことが明らかになった。 Next week's shock may not come from the Fed！Experts warn：hawkish rate hikes in Japan could hurt U.S. stocks.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700678Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Expectations of a hawkish rate hike by the Bank of Japan have grown, sending the yen sharply higher. Markets are watching the BOJ more closely than the Fed, and experts warn that a BOJ rate hike could hurt U.S. stocks. Oracle expands planned layoffs！Costs rise to $2.8 billion as AI data centers burn through cash.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700529Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:20:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Oracle is expanding staff cuts amid funding pressure from AI data center investment, with restructuring costs reaching $2.8 billion. Founder Ellison is also planning a massive share sale, drawing attention to a shift in financial strategy. What happens as the AI boom cools? 野村 warns: Global economy faces an extreme “multi-front” stress testhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260913-12/index-en.html#n2700530Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:10:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網野村の蘇博文氏は、AI熱と地政学的リスクが重なり、世界経済が「多線程」の極限ストレステストに直面していると警告。表面的な韌性は脆弱なバランスにすぎず、中国のAI・ロボット分野が突破口になる可能性がある。