AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-17 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 170 items from 3 sources; Japan, 1 item from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 美眾院通過法案 授權川普對中國課徵100%關稅https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798380Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:39:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lin Yu-min starts for 3A before the Asian Games, pitches 7 innings with 6 strikeouts; Su Lan-hung fans 8 in 3 innings to help Padres' 1A team win titlehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798381Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:36:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Yang Ming names new vessel Man Ming, deploys it on Asia-to-Western Mediterranean routehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798382Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:33:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China holds advanced manufacturing conference; Li Qiang calls for stronger policy supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798377Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:29:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Driver knocks down nurse, then backs up and runs her over fatally; his father apologizes at her farewell ceremonyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798378Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:29:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 司法獨立評比降低 行政院：法治總指標仍在前段班https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798379Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:24:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 川普最高軍事顧問示警 美軍須在月球周圍備戰https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798373Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:23:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nantou shop owner leaves cash from sales unlocked in car, loses 500,000 to theft while eating late-night snackhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798374Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:19:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Sanae Takaichi's new Cabinet lineup announced; potential leadership rival Yoshimasa Hayashi not retainedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798375Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:18:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Uber Eats：外送專法後成本增4成 動態調漲憂四方皆輸https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798376Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:17:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Health coins launch in October and become redeemable from December; users can accumulate up to 13,000 coinshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798368Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:15:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei Tech presents new media art in Italy, exploring gender issues through public restroomshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798369Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:11:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Student in Kaohsiung suspected of being overwhelmed by caregiving pressure stabs grandmotherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798370Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:11:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA President Lai hopes Taiwan and the U.S. will sign an agreement to avoid double taxation and promote drone industry cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798371Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:08:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 高雄親子遊樂園 draws crowds; starting on the 28th, it will close on Tuesdays and Wednesdayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798372Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:07:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA NASA discovers newly formed lunar crater; impact of a scale seen once in a centuryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798365Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:03:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fed raises rates by 1 quarter point; 國泰世華銀 says this does not clearly signal the start of a major rate-hike cyclehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798366Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:02:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chang Jung-kung visits Japan, meets with Shigeru Ishiba and several other lawmakershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798367Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:02:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump-Xi meeting approaches; a review of the U.S.-China tariff warhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798323Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:59:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台電強化高雄電網韌性 1至7月停電事故降逾2成https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798324Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:57:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung man lured ex-girlfriend out under pretext of returning her pet rat and killed her; sentenced to life in prison at first instance by National Courthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798233Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:55:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Loan growth far below expectations; China's central bank governor says economy is operating in a “new normal”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798234Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:52:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump to give Xi Jinping a grand welcome; expectations for concrete outcomes from U.S.-China summit remain lowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798235Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:52:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiayi Hospital takes on National Health Insurance Administration project; Chinese medicine visits in Fanlu to serve remote communitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798236Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:51:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S.-Iran conflict jolts Dubai housing market; property speculators pull back to wait, while investors stand ready to movehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798237Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:51:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Campus anti-fraud efforts shift from after-the-fact reporting to early warnings, with high-risk apps a key focushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798239Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shen Boyang proposes bicycle bridge across the Keelung River; Chiang Wan-an says careful assessment is neededhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798238Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Using orthodontic techniques used on humans, Chengdu corrects a panda's crooked facehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798242Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Chengdu Panda Base successfully corrected the facial deformity of a young panda named “Beixia.” A team from West China Hospital of Stomatology performed the world's first functional orthopedic treatment on a panda; the animal resumed normal growth after surgery. With fiscal budgets shrinking, 北京大學 tells staff to “live on a tight budget”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798241Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Memory shortages take center stage at AI infrastructure summit; new HBF and HBC technologies draw attentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798240Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Huang Weizhe opposes abolishing the death penalty, says victims should receive more compensation and comforthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798230Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:44:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung parents petition over uniform rules; Huang Bolin says he did not ask schools to change themhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798231Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:42:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 川普 hopes U.S.-Iran war is nearing its end; reports say he will meet leaders of six Gulf states next weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798232Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:42:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tung Tzu-wei proposes Keelung health and care complex, plans to relocate health bureau and return hospital landhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798226Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:35:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japan conducts first survey of foreign land ownership; Taiwan accounts for 7.7%, ranking 3rdhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798227Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:31:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 15 sorties by Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line from this morning as Chinese naval vessels conducted combat-readiness patrols; 國軍 monitoringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798228Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:29:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan's parliamentary oversight indicators improve; KMT says effective checks and balances are a dutyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798229Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:28:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei man suspected of using lighter to see while scavenging, igniting sofa; fire spread to 4 motorcycles, man referred for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798104Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:22:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA General budget about to be submitted to the Executive Yuan; Cho Jung-tai says it must be properly implemented and comply with the lawhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798105Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:21:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Xie Dianlin detained over alleged bribery; KMT calls for politically neutral investigation, DPP says it respects the judiciaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798106Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:20:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中國 continued selling U.S. Treasuries in July; holdings fell to US$618 billion, a 17-year lowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798107Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:18:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Workers' marriage leave to increase to 14 days starting in October; a Q&A guidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798099Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:13:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 國光客運 failed to yield at intersection and perform point-and-call check after hitting Singaporean woman; faces maximum fine of NT$90,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798108Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 國光客運 failed to yield at intersection and perform point-and-call check after hitting Singaporean woman; faces maximum fine of NT$90,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798100Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA “Asia Says” encourages bold submissions; Yang Chih-kuang and Chen Liang-tsai discuss judging criteriahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798101Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:06:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA “Big Orange Book” sent to community management committees across Taiwan; Cho Jung-tai hopes to strengthen whole-of-society resiliencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798102Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:06:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Student at 中國南方醫科大學 dies after jumping from a building, trends on 微博; university sets up task force to investigatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798096Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:05:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA With the election approaching, experts urge candidates to put forward concrete proposals on wartime and disaster resiliencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798097Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:05:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA The Taiwan dollar rose 0.2 fen at midday, temporarily trading at 31.886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798098Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:04:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2年1次免費乳癌篩檢 還可獲1000健康幣https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798095Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan-Germany semiconductor collaboration results shared, deepening strategic partnership in chips and innovationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798034Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:58:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shen Po-yang unveils campaign song theme, invites residents to help “get Taipei moving smoothly”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797972https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797972Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:46:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Threads introduces parental supervision features in Taiwan to monitor teenagers’ usehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797973https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797973Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:44:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA MLB李灝宇3度對決薛哲遭壓制 全場4打數未敲安https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797971https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797971Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:43:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Online user threatens random attacks at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall; Chiang Wan-an says police have traced the IP and increased security deploymentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797970https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797970Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:36:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. and Taiwan advance “Hellscape” defense concept, using drone swarms to block Chinese forceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797966Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:33:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Free massage event suspected of vote-buying; New Taipei’s Sanchong borough chief released on NT$100,000 bailhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797967Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:32:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s new cabinet set to take office, with several key ministers expected to stay onhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797968Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:31:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中國今年前8月43萬部微短劇上線 AI劇超過9成https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797969https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797969Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:27:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Warming affects the Himalayas; Nepal flood missing-person toll rises to 6,150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797964https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797964Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:25:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cheng Kung University’s “Qiongli Zhizhi” memorial gate struck; Tainan City Government will not impose a fine for nowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797965Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:22:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA work vehicle collided with and damaged the Memorial Gate, a historic building at 国立成功大学. City authorities said there was no impact on the main structure and would not impose a fine at this time. Chinese teacher-training universities accelerate transformation, with multiple schools adding programs in elder carehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797963https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797963Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:21:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Seeking to reduce reliance on the U.S., 加拿大 applies to join UK-led Joint Expeditionary Forcehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797962Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:19:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA M31 expands partnership with Rambus to strengthen its one-stop MIPI solutionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797961https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797961Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:12:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks rise more than 1,000 points intraday, retake monthly moving average; plastics and optical communications stocks gainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797959https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797959Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:03:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. lawmakers urge government to speak out in support of Taiwan joining the International Monetary Fundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797960https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797960Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:03:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tour bus in Taichung hits Singaporean tourist; injured woman remains in critical conditionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797958https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797958Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA National Central University selected for advanced silicon photonics project, targets key AI chip technologieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797896Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:55:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Banner for 台灣亞運代表團 at Nagoya base defaced; 2 characters meaning “country” painted overhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797897Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:55:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 國發會 approves Longtan Science Park expansion plan, with 104 hectares slated for developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797830Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:55:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Workers’ marriage leave extended from 8 days to 14 days; takes effect Oct. 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797831Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:55:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 彭博：比亞迪創辦人王傳福擬隨習近平訪美 恐遭美視為挑釁https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797895Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:52:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA First round of 116 national examinations for specialized medical professionals; online registration opens Oct. 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797832Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:50:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency launches hands-on activities to introduce the public to a century of forest survey workhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797833Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:49:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Congestion-prone provincial highway sections for the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday revealed; discounts offered on 85 intercity highway bus routeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2797834Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:47:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Grab your ID card! Match the numbers for steak and lobster, get a free birthday buffet or buy one get one free: roundup of September restaurant deals across Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798303Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:57:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In September 2026, numerous restaurants in Taiwan offered discounts or free services based on customers’ ID cards or names. Promotions targeting birthday celebrants and people with specific characters in their names were particularly prominent. Changhua Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin’s parents suspected of election bribery and face detention request; sister Hsieh Yi-feng responds discreetly in 4 wordshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798304Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:48:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin and 5 members of his family, including his parents, were arrested on suspicion of vote-buying, with prosecutors seeking their detention. The scandal involving a political family sent shock waves through Taiwanese society. Didn’t buy a National or 三菱 refrigerator? Insiders rave about 1 brand for energy efficiency, durability, roomy storage and freshness: “Still like new after more than 10 years”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798305Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:42:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A discussion on a Taiwanese forum seeking refrigerator recommendations went viral, with 日立 receiving the most recommendations for its energy efficiency, durability, large capacity and excellent food preservation. Users said it still performed well after more than 10 years. Taiwan stocks surge 1,000 points! Why is the CCL sector plunging against the trend, and should investors wait or flee? The truth behind Unimicron’s limit-down plunge revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798306Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:42:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台湾股市大幅上涨，但铜箔基板（CCL）族群逆势下跌，市场传言CPO技术可能降低高阶CCL需求，联茂等股票跌停，业界认为材料升级趋势不会消失但方向可能改变。 SOGO揮軍大巨蛋4》Garden City開幕業績超預期 遠東：新客占75%、拚Q4挹注30億業績https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798307Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:33:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒遠東SOGOの新大型商業施設「Garden City」が台北大巨蛋で全區開幕。試營運中から新客75%、業績が予想を2割上回り、Q4に30億円の売上寄与が見込まれる。 Hsieh Tien-lin faces detention and questioning; DPP caucus says it respects the judiciary and warns against inferring political interference from the timinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798308Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:21:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin faces a detention request over suspected violations of election laws. The DPP caucus emphasized respect for the judiciary and opposed inferring political interference based on the timing. The case raises sensitive issues involving judicial independence and political interference. Labor Ministry’s new rules take effect 10/1! Marriage leave extended to 14 days, with paid leave available retroactively to those already married; conditions explainedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798309Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:21:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Today (09/17)’s top stories! Mid-Autumn Festival cash gifts of up to 12000 yuan: eligibility revealed / Questions raised over Lai Ching-te’s “head of state evacuation” drill / Federal Reserve announces rate hike: how are interest rate decisions made?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798310Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:17:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Local governments in Taiwan are providing up to 12,000 yuan in Mid-Autumn Festival allowances, the Lai Ching-te administration is holding exercises to evacuate the head of state, and the U.S. Federal Reserve has decided to raise interest rates. These are significant developments across three areas: society, politics and the economy. Changhua Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin’s parents face detention request; Hsieh Han-ping blasts them in 1 sentence: “You thought that if you stayed out of the race and helped sabotage your opponent, they’d let you off?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798311Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:13:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin and 5 members of his family were arrested on suspicion of vote-buying at a town residents’ gathering, with prosecutors seeking their detention. Political rivalry and judicial intervention have converged, dealing a blow to the Kuomintang. Could Taiwan stocks crash? Claims that Hillary Clinton urged Taiwan to “give up” and reports of a Chinese investment ban: report reveals latest data on Chinese investmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798312Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:12:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒False claims spread online that “Hillary Clinton urged Taiwan to give up resistance” and “China has stopped investing in Taiwan.” Fact-checking organizations identified them as false, causing confusion. 2026 public housing lottery date announced! 6006 applications for 1500 units; draw set for “this day,” with move-in as early as next Marchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798313https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798313Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Applications for the Central Housing rental program for Q3 2026 have closed, with 6,006 applications submitted for 1,500 units. The lottery will be held on December 16, and occupancy will begin in March 2027. Properties in Banqiao were particularly popular. No need to match your ID card! Meet the requirements and stay free at a “well-known hotel,” with breakfast and dinner included; dates and detailshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798314https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798314Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:06:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Before its opening, InterContinental Taipei held a free trial-stay program, recruiting 80 guests to enjoy a one-night stay with breakfast and dinner to improve service quality and raise the brand’s profile. AI starts taking over retail investing! “Mini hedge funds” are on the rise, but the market could face a major problemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798315https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798315Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:03:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Individual investors in the United States are using AI agents to automate stock and options trading, starting to manage their portfolios like “mini hedge funds.” However, concerns are growing about systemic market risks from similar behavior among AI systems. 丁禹兮《花開錦繡》輸了！近半年最強古裝陸劇TOP10冠軍是它：評價超越章若楠《雨霖鈴》、網讚看完超感動https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798035Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Among Chinese costume dramas in the first half of 2026, “家業,” starring Yang Zi and Han Dongjun, ranked first with a score of 7.3. Ding Yuxi’s “花開錦繡” placed second with 7.1, while Yang Yang’s “雨霖鈴” ranked third with 7.0. The rankings are based on Douban scores. Fed dashes rate-cut hopes; Trump still insists rates must fall “and fast”; Warsh explains that persistent inflation is why rates are risinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798036Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:58:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Federal Reserve raised rates by a quarter point for the first time in three years, citing persistent inflation and higher energy prices due to the Middle East conflict. President Trump publicly called for rates to fall below 1%, underscoring the policy divide. 40-year-old Air Force noncommissioned officer switches to cultural and creative industries, builds popular handmade-stay homestay after 840 hours of vocational traininghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798037Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:56:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Zhang Yuya, a 40-year-old former air force officer, transitioned into the cultural and creative sector after completing 840 hours of vocational training and founded “老杯杯創意製造所.” In partnership with a traditional courtyard homestay in Chiayi, the business offers hands-on experiences that bring warmth to the community. 不只《黑白清道夫》好看！Netflix近3年最強台劇TOP10冠軍是它：評價超越《欠妳的那場婚禮》《影后》封神https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798038Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:55:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The new Taiwanese drama “黑白清道夫” has begun streaming exclusively on Netflix. A list of the top 10 highest-rated Taiwanese dramas of the past 3 years was also released, with “影后” and “欠妳の那場婚禮” tied for the highest score at 8.3. Chen Chien-chou rushed to NTU Hospital after a heart attack! Fan Wei-chi’s remark, “like Hsi-yuan,” sparks controversy as 7 years of past gaffes resurfacehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798039Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:54:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Blackie Chen underwent emergency surgery for an acute myocardial infarction, and his wife, Fan Wei-chi, sparked an online backlash with the remark “like Barbie Hsu.” Controversies over his remarks from the past 7 years have also drawn renewed attention, raising questions about the conduct of public figures. From Taiwan to the Ukrainian front lines: Mackay Chinese Medicine wins international medical service contribution award, receives presidential audiencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798040Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:53:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Department of Chinese Medicine at Mackay Memorial Hospital received the International Medical Service Contribution Award for providing free Chinese medicine clinics in the Ukrainian war zone, and was also received by the president. The award recognizes its humanitarian contribution and raises the international profile of Chinese medicine. Motorcyclists can ride without getting soaked! Taiwan’s cabin scooters are now allowed on the road, with air conditioning and no helmet requirement; new rules on licenses, road access and parking, with fines of 36000 yuan for violationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798041Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:53:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s first enclosed scooter, the “Lean3,” saw orders surge in central and southern Taiwan after reservations opened. A car driver’s license is required, helmets are not, and deliveries are scheduled for spring 2027. Why was the warning delayed by nearly a month? Huang Shicong analyzes the 中聯 oil case: the key to 泰山’s 1 billion yuan claim is “who knew first”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798042Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:52:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 中聯 tainted oil case has entered the civil claims stage, with 泰山 filing a 1 billion yuan claim against 中聯 and other companies. The dispute centers on delays in passing along information about the irregularities. Financial commentator Huang Shicong says the food supply chain’s information-sharing system has problems that could worsen consumer losses. Which PX Mart frozen dumplings taste best? Homemakers overwhelmingly recommend this brand for its “juicy, generous filling and chewy wrapper”: once you try them, you won’t want to switchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798043Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:49:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Consumers in Taiwan discussed PX Mart’s frozen dumplings online, with 及第 receiving the most support. Product reviews and word of mouth are influencing consumer behavior. Costco’s Black Friday buzz: new iPhones and appliance discounts top members’ wish listshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798044Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:49:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Costco is planning a Black Friday event in November, and members are already sharing their wish lists online. They hope Black Diamond members will get early entry, limits on popular items, and discounts on new iPhones and appliances. Their requests reflect how much members value the shopping experience. School safety funding is “unevenly distributed”! Lin Chih-hung highlights subsidy gap between former urban and county areas; Fengshan schools receive no more than 720,000 yuanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798045Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:48:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung has exposed a severe gap in school safety funding between the city’s former urban and county areas. Schools in Fengshan receive subsidies of no more than 720,000 yuan, prompting calls for a system that reflects actual needs. “Protein slices” go viral in fitness circles; online users reveal a secret way to eat them: heat them for an eggy aromahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260917-12/index-en.html#n2798046Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:46:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese egg products maker 勤億蛋品科技 has launched “Go Power蛋白片,” a ready-to-eat product aimed at busy modern consumers. Posts on social media about how heating it improves the flavor have drawn attention, and the product has won support from health-conscious consumers.