AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-18 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 134 items from 5 sources; Japan, 7 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Sun Moon Lake to host 3 major sporting events in succession starting 9/20; traffic controls expectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821997Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:42:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThree major sporting events will be held in succession at Sun Moon Lake from September through November. Traffic restrictions will be in effect, so caution is advised. Changhua reports 1 locally transmitted dengue case; CDC says unrelated to Philippines study tour clusterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821998Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:42:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChanghua reported 1 locally transmitted dengue case, with the virus identified as Type One. The case is unrelated to the cluster involving the Philippines study tour, and the exact source of infection remains unclear. Trump-Xi meeting to take place in Washington next week; trade, AI and Iran war disputes in focushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821999Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:39:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADonald Trump and Xi Jinping will meet in Washington on the 24th to discuss trade, Iran and AI. The talks aim to stabilize U.S.-China relations and advance trade outcomes and law enforcement cooperation. 40 passengers transfer after Taipei MRT Wenhu Line train malfunction; commute expected to take 15 to 25 minutes longerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821993Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:35:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA train malfunction on the Taipei MRT Wenhu Line forced about 40 passengers to transfer. The disruption to service lasted up to about 25 minutes. Yemen fighting flares anew, killing dozens; Saudi Arabia reports first fatalityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821988Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:30:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFighting has erupted again in Yemen, with clashes between the Houthi movement and government forces leaving dozens dead. Saudi Arabia reported its first death caused by drone debris, while the EU condemned the Houthi movement and voiced support for Saudi Arabia. PX Mart expands prepared-food business; to open largest-format store in northern Taiwan by year-endhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821989https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821989Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:28:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPX Mart General Manager Tsai Tu-chang announced continued investment in prepared foods. The company will open its largest new-format store in northern Taiwan by year-end and is also evaluating building its own fresh-food plant. Kaohsiung man charged with harming child development after repeatedly exposing cohabiting 7-year-old to secondhand drug smokehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821990Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:28:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man surnamed Lee in Kaohsiung used heroin and methamphetamine at his rental home for 3 months, repeatedly exposing a cohabiting 7-year-old boy to secondhand drug smoke. Tests on the boy’s hair detected traces of multiple drugs, and prosecutors charged Lee with harming child development. Lee Yang’s Asian Games delegation apparently faced pressure; Olympic Council of Asia says he must not attend Athletes’ Village flag-raising ceremonyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821987Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASports Minister Lee Yang was expected to attend the flag-raising ceremony at the Nagoya Asian Games Athletes’ Village, but the 亞洲奧林匹克理事會 (OCA) strongly insisted that he not be allowed to participate, delaying the ceremony by more than half an hour. Vice president encourages Global Love of Life Award recipients: positive energy can light up the worldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821991Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVice President Hsiao Bi-khim met recipients of the 29th Global Love of Life Award, recognizing their ability to overcome adversity and spread positive energy. The award is organized by 周大觀文教基金會. U.S. raises naturalization bar and tightens vetting; rejection rate for applications doubles in past 2 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821985Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:17:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Trump administration has stepped up vetting of naturalization cases, adding questions to the citizenship test and reinstating neighborhood investigations. U.S. media report that the number of naturalization cases processed each month has fallen 75% compared with 2 years ago, while the application rejection rate has doubled since September 2024. 國籍暨移民局 is pursuing reforms, and 國土安全部 has proposed raising the paper application fee to $1,330. 2 chimpanzees escape from Taipei Zoo; zoo says passage door was not properly locked and promises reviewhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821982Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:15:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATwo chimpanzees escaped from 台北市立動物園 due to a management error. They were safely recaptured by the zoo, with no health problems reported. 20-year-old pregnant Palauan woman with heart failure travels 2,000 kilometers to Taiwan to give birthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821981https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821981Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:13:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA pregnant woman from Palau with heart failure traveled across the sea to Taiwan and underwent high-risk pregnancy surgery at 新光醫院. The medical team overcame extreme challenges, and both mother and child are safe, demonstrating Taiwan’s high-quality medical rescue capabilities. Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib, sentenced to 6 years for corruption, allowed to serve sentence under house arresthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821983Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:10:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer Malaysian Prime Minister Najib was allowed to switch from serving a prison sentence for corruption to house arrest. China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development: promote sale of completed homes to guard against delivery riskshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821978https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821978Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:01:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development announced plans to promote sales of completed homes to address the risk of unfinished projects and adapt to a housing market increasingly dominated by existing homes. New projects will prioritize sales of completed homes. Taiwan-Matsu No. 4 submarine cable completed and activated; Cho Jung-tai says sea, land and air backups will strengthen communications resiliencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821856Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:56:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan-Matsu No. 4 submarine cable officially entered service on September 18, raising transmission capacity to about 1.9Tbps. Premier Cho Jung-tai said multiple backup options by sea, land and air would strengthen communications resilience on outlying islands. Nearly 77,000 people overstay in Australia; authorities impose mandatory detention in bid to deter violationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821852Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAustralian Assistant Foreign Minister Zsolt Szabo said nearly 77,000 foreign nationals are currently overstaying their visas. Under new immigration rules, authorities will detain overstayers to deter violations. 澳洲觀光產業委員會 and the Refugee Council expressed concern. Central bank: Gold tokens could launch by year-end, cutting the wait to withdraw physical gold to 3 dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821853Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:46:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s central bank is pushing to tokenize its gold passbook business, with a launch expected by year-end. The move will shorten the withdrawal wait from 2 weeks to 3 days, improving the efficiency of financial services. After a light aircraft hit China Zun, Beijing bans flights across the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and other areashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821854Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:41:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABeijing announced a no-fly zone covering more than 280,000 square kilometers, effective Sept. 20. The move aims to address the aircraft crash involving China Zun in June and strengthen regional airspace security. Hsinchu County adds a nonprofit preschool and promotes a smart park; ranks first among areas outside the 6 special municipalities for youth friendlinesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821855Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新竹縣獲選「2026青年友善城市」非六都組第1名。縣府透過推動AI園區產業聚落、教育設施擴建及福利政策，成功吸引人才與改善就業環境。 Taichung power plant gas-unit operating permit: Lu Shiow-yen says it will be issued upon receipt of coal-unit dismantling documentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821848Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:37:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMayor Lu Shiow-yen pledged to immediately issue an operating permit for the gas-fired units after receiving the paper documents on dismantling the coal-fired units at Taichung Power Plant, implementing the “add 1, dismantle 1” policy. Pan Wen-hui throws 1 scoreless inning with 2 strikeouts; Phillies 2A advances to championship series, conflicting with Asian Gameshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821849Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:37:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese pitcher Pan Wen-hui helped the Phillies’ 2A team advance to the Eastern League Championship Series, but his participation is in doubt because the schedule conflicts with the Asian Games. New Taipei prosecutors handle 8 election cases in 10 days; acting prosecutor-general visits vote-buying investigation teamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821841Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:34:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Taipei prosecutors investigated 8 election-related cases in 10 days, including vote-buying and betting schemes. Hsu Hsi-hsiang, acting prosecutor-general of the Supreme Prosecutors Office, visited the team in New Taipei and stressed the need to intensify efforts to combat vote-buying. Shen You-chung: Xi Jinping may be moving toward lifelong rule; more officials could fall at the Fifth Plenumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821842Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:29:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen You-chung said Xi Jinping may be moving toward lifelong rule and tighter ideological control. More officials could fall at the Chinese Communist Party’s Fifth Plenum; He Weidong, Zhang Youxia and Ma Xingrui are among the 3 who have already fallen. Militarily, China’s defense budget grew 7%, and the number of Chinese vessels in waters around Taiwan reached a record 244. The economy grew 4.7% in the first half, youth unemployment stood at 17.9%, and more than 200 million people were engaged in flexible employment. Telecom industry aims for record mobile phone revenue this year; Far EasTone’s 5G users have passed the golden-cross thresholdhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821843Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:27:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAgainst the backdrop of the iPhone 18 Pro launch and rising smartphone prices, Taiwan's telecom carriers expect sales revenue to reach a record high. 5G penetration is nearing 50%, and SA services are also set to ramp up in earnest this year. Labor Ministry: Service worker identifiers should protect labor safety and guard against harassment and threatshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821844Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:26:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Labor Ministry supports the aviation industry’s decision to remove full names from employee name badges to protect workers’ privacy and physical and mental safety, and urged service businesses to follow suit. “Zha Mei Arts Festival” runs for 5 nights starting this evening; Tainan police launch traffic controls and security measureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821847Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe “Zha Mei Arts Festival” will be held for 5 days at An Yi Parking Lot in Tainan’s Anping District starting Sept. 18. The Fourth Precinct has launched traffic controls and deployed officers, and urged the public to use public transportation. Online post contains alleged false statements; Taipei City Legal Affairs Bureau chief Lien Tang-kai files lawsuithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821845Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA social media user posted alleged false statements about the head of Taipei City’s Legal Affairs Bureau; the bureau refuted the claims and filed a lawsuit. Renovation of the underground pedestrian passage on Sanmin Road in Zhubei is complete, improving lighting and pedestrian safetyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821718Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:15:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAImprovements to the pedestrian area of the underground passage on Sanmin Road in Zhubei have been completed, resolving leaks and lighting problems and improving pedestrian safety. Yunlin County Government teams up with Pili to teach children about emotions through glove puppetryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821719Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:15:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYunlin County Government and Pili International have partnered to present “PILIGILI’s Fantastic Adventure,” a children’s play about emotional education. The production incorporates emotional learning through its glove-puppet heroes to promote children’s mental health. 鄧愷威又讓對手3上3下 宰制3A連3場無失分https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821720Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:13:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA效力太空人隊體系的投手鄧愷威在美職3A表現出色，連續3場登板達成3上3下，顯示出強大的壓制力。 iPhone 18 Pro goes on sale; telecom industry says price hikes will not stop Apple fans from upgradinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821721Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:13:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAApple’s iPhone 18 Pro series has gone on sale in Taiwan. Telecom operators say demand remains strong despite the price increase, and expect foldable phones and standard models to drive a further wave of upgrades. Japan’s Takaichi plans talks with Trump, hopes to clarify Tokyo-Beijing understanding before Trump-Xi meetinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821724Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will travel to New York next week to attend the U.N. General Assembly and plans to hold bilateral talks with Trump. The aim is to clarify Japan and China’s respective understandings before U.S.-China talks and strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance. Military joint drills include multiple types of attack drones for the first time; President Lai says move addresses modern warfarehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821722Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te observed a joint precision missile-firing exercise by the three services. For the first time, the military incorporated multiple types of attack drones into joint operations drills to strengthen combat capabilities for modern warfare. New Taiwan dollar rises 1.16 jiao by midday to a provisional close of 31.765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821714Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the Taipei foreign exchange market on the 18th, the New Taiwan dollar strengthened sharply against the U.S. dollar. It provisionally closed at 31.765 at midday, up 1.16 jiao, with trading volume reaching US$1.377 billion. Mid-Autumn Festival holiday approaches; Tainan City Government steps up inspections in areas where firecrackers and fireworks are set offhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821710Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:02:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday approaching, Tainan City Government’s Environmental Protection Bureau announced a nighttime ban on setting off firecrackers and fireworks, with violators subject to fines. The bureau will step up inspections in popular moon-viewing areas to protect the environment and maintain peace and quiet. Boxing association makes Asian Games support merchandise for fans to take home, with Lin Yu-ting and Huang Hsiao-wenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821644Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:59:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's boxing team is preparing for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, and the association has released special support merchandise for a fan raffle. The move is intended to boost fan participation and rally support for the athletes. Chiang Wan-an and others to compete in Kaohsiung on the 19th; Chen Chi-mai: Welcome to get to know Kaohsiung betterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821578Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:50:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChiang Wan-an and others to compete in Kaohsiung on the 19th; Chen Chi-mai: Welcome to get to know Kaohsiung better North Korea's Kim Yo Jong criticizes U.S. military drills, vows a “more aggressive” responsehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821579Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANorth Korea's Kim Yo Jong accused the United States of frequently holding military drills that heighten regional tensions, and vowed a “more aggressive” response. She also stressed that North Korea's status as a nuclear-armed state is non-negotiable. Kaohsiung man stabs grandmother more than 20 times; court orders detention over evidence-tampering and reoffending concernshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821581Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA高雄鳳山19歲曾姓男子因情緒失控持刀刺傷84歲祖母逾20刀，雄檢以涉犯殺害直系血親尊親屬未遂罪、有滅證及再犯之虞聲請羈押，獲高雄地方法院裁定收押。 Man damages equipment on 台鐵 local train, causing service suspension; railway police arrest him and refer case for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821580Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 33-year-old man surnamed Huang damaged the conductor's valve in a 台鐵 2173 local train car in the morning, forcing the train to make an emergency stop. No passengers were injured. Officers from the Qidu Precinct of the 鐵路警察局 arrived and arrested him at the scene. After questioning, police referred him to the 基隆地檢署 for investigation on suspicion of violating the Criminal Code's public endangerment provisions. Train service has since resumed. Japan hikes rates again after 3 months amid oil prices and yen depreciation, the shortest interval on recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821574Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:42:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25% to address the risk of inflation exceeding expectations. The rate hike, 3 months after the previous one, marks the shortest interval between increases. Female cashier at 正德佛堂 embezzled NT$45.45 million; 8-year prison sentence upheldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821575Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:41:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA female cashier surnamed Wang at Kaohsiung's 正德佛堂 took advantage of her access to stored checks to embezzle 109 blank checks and withdraw more than NT$45.45 million. After rulings by the first- and second-instance courts and the Supreme Court, she was sentenced to 8 years in prison for forging negotiable instruments, a ruling that is final. 精拓科 to raise prices on some products in September amid higher foundry and packaging costshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821569Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:26:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARising semiconductor costs driven by AI demand have prompted 精拓科 to announce price increases for some products in September. Shuangcheng Forum: Shen Po-yang says exchanges should take place without political preconditionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821570Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:26:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAShen Po-yang proposed reforms to the Shuangcheng Forum, stressing exchanges without political preconditions and tangible benefits for residents. Shohei Ohtani recovering well; Dodgers executive says return during regular season is possiblehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821571Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:26:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 洛杉磯道奇隊 executive confirmed that star Shohei Ohtani is recovering well from his injury and is expected to return late in the regular season. The team hopes his hitting power will be back in the lineup for the playoffs. Hsieh Tien-lin remains relatively calm in detention; Wang Hui-mei: We respect the judicial processhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821567Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:20:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChanghua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin was detained in a vote-buying case, with Deputy Speaker Hsu Yuan-lung acting in his place on council matters. The case also involves the detention of his father, Hsieh Hsin-lung, and the release on bail of his mother, Cheng Ju-fen. The county government said it respects the judicial process. Tang Prize ceremony to be held in Taipei this afternoon, honoring 6 laureates across 4 categorieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821564Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:19:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 7th Tang Prize award ceremony was held in Taipei, honoring 6 distinguished scholars in sustainable development, biopharmaceutical science, Sinology and rule of law for their significant contributions to human society. Japan's rate hike may not immediately cool home-buying demand; real estate agents expect effects on the housing market in 3 to 6 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821565Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:16:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本央行升息至1.25%，專家分析房市影響將在半年內發酵，關鍵在於銀行核貸政策及買家在留資格。 Joint Taiwan-U.S. management of mainland China? Shen You-chung says the reference was to joint risk managementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821562Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:16:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen You-chung clarified that “joint Taiwan-U.S. management of mainland China” actually referred to “joint risk management,” aimed at ensuring peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. He stressed that the United States and Taiwan maintain close cooperation, rejecting claims that the U.S. is unable to defend Taiwan. 日銀升息1碼至1.25% 政策利率創31年新高https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821563Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:16:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt its monetary policy meeting, the Bank of Japan decided to raise its policy rate by 0.25% to 1.25%. The rate is at its highest level in 31 years, with the move aimed at addressing inflationary pressures. Japan's rate hike may not immediately cool housing demand; real estate agents expect effects in 3 to 6 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821709Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本央行宣布升息至1.25%，專家分析影響短期內非立即顯現，約3至6個月後才會反映在房市。 前鎮漁港改善經費 國民黨籲監察院、審計部介入調查https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821566Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國民黨 Culture and Communications Committee director Chen Yi-hsin criticized the cost of the Qianzhen Fishing Port improvement project in Kaohsiung, which surged from NT$30 million to NT$8.1 billion, and cited problems with traffic flow and ventilation. He called on 審計部 to conduct a special audit and urged 監察院 to investigate the mishandling of budget implementation. New Taipei Metro seminar shares experience, focusing on the Sanying Line and domestic production of electromechanical systemshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821561Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:10:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe New Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit Systems held a seminar to share experience in metro construction, focusing on the Sanying Line and domestic production of electromechanical systems. Hou Yu-ih praised department director Li Cheng-an's expertise in advancing major infrastructure projects. Lin Chia-lung meets Michigan governor, hopes to advance prosperity and supply chain securityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821557Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:07:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALin Chia-lung met with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to deepen supply chain cooperation in semiconductors, AI and other fields. Former Chiayi City Council Speaker and Deputy Speaker Chuang Feng-an and Su Tse-feng's sentences upheld; to begin serving prison termshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821558Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:05:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer Chiayi City Council Speaker and Deputy Speaker Chuang Feng-an and Su Tse-feng had their sentences in a fraud case upheld and will serve prison terms. Kaohsiung launches bicycle safety road test, with 6 checkpoints to teach students defensive ridinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821559Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:05:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Kaohsiung City Education Bureau held a bicycle safety road test demonstration at Guanghua Junior High School, setting up 6 checkpoints to reinforce students' defensive riding skills. The program will be expanded to schools across the city to establish a systematic traffic safety education program. U.S. Federal Register website reportedly used Chinese AI tool, raising questions about contradictory official stancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821554Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:01:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. Federal Register website was found to be using 阿里巴巴’s Qwen AI model as a search tool, prompting questions about the U.S. government’s contradictory stance on Chinese AI. The FBI accused 阿里巴巴 last week of copying U.S. AI technology, drawing criticism from several lawmakers, who called the move absurd. The tool was taken down yesterday (Sept. 17). Jensen Huang: Nvidia chip sales to double next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821555Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:57:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANvidia CEO Jensen Huang forecast that chip sales will double next year, with revenue growth prospects looking excellent amid strong AI demand. Breakfast shop fire on Ren 4th Road in Keelung; staff evacuated promptly, no injurieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821556Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:57:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA breakfast shop on Ren 4th Road in Ren’ai District, Keelung, caught fire on the morning of the 18th, with flames spreading to the 2nd floor. The business operator evacuated staff in time, and no one was injured. Taiwan stocks regain all moving averages intraday; gains narrow after a rally of more than 700 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821430Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:55:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei stocks rebounded sharply as concerns about US rate hikes eased. Easing of credit controls by the central bank also provided support, sending property stocks surging. Foreign Ministry: Taiwan selected to host WTO forum seminars for the 7th time, continuing its international contributionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821431Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:52:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan hosted its 7th workshop at the WTO Public Forum, discussing the digital transformation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and their entry into supply chains. The event was important in demonstrating Taiwan's international contributions and participation. 2 years after Japanese boy killed in Shenzhen, Japanese school switches to online classes or closes on 9/18https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821432Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:51:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn September 18, the anniversary of the Mukden Incident, two years after the killing of a Japanese boy in Shenzhen, Japanese schools there held online classes or closed as a precaution. Another Arab country allies with Israel; U.S. refusal to help Saudi Arabia fight the Houthis is also linked to thishttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821918Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:54:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Mobile data use tops 20TB in a month! Far EasTone’s Ching-Chi Ching: No longer normal use; will manage “network dinosaurs”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821919Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:47:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Far EasTone’s low-Earth-orbit satellite clears 4 of 6 hurdles! Apple 5G SA validation also underway, with some features targeted to be available before year-endhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821920Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:36:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 $225 million settlement sets record as U.S. Amway accused of “pyramid recruiting” that leaves members out of pockethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821921Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:33:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Why do some people replace phones early despite rising prices? Global replacement cycle nears 4 years, around 3 years in Taiwan; 3 major telecom carriers reveal the iPhone’s old-device residual value effecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821922Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:32:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 New iPhones boost 5G penetration and premium plans! Far EasTone crosses 50% first, Chunghwa Telecom nears the mark by year-end, and Taiwan Mobile sees sign-ups for its 1599 plan rise by more than 40%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821923Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:29:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 iPhone 18 Pro開賣》漲5,000元買氣仍升！台灣大預購近增一成，遠傳估Pro系列年增20%至30%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821924Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:26:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Will Trump-Xi meeting turn Taiwan into a bargaining chip? Su Chi reveals U.S.-China calculations and “one greater concern”: 2028 is a key juncture for Xi Jinpinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821925Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:24:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Jingcheng, Xinbaba and Sanyuan construction stocks hit limit-up! Why are their share prices surging together? A look at the central bank’s latest positive signals and other rising stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821926Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:23:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 “Destroy it completely or negotiate; this is a major decision”: Trump’s New York meeting with Gulf leaders becomes pivotal to the U.S.-Iran warhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821927Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:14:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Today’s top news (09/18)! Government hands out cash! 15 counties and cities offer NT$200 shopping vouchers / 1 group can receive NT$4,000 a month until death without paying national pension premiums / Chongyang senior-citizen payments deposited today in 1 countyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821928Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:07:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Blood test results are in, but don’t know how to read them? Check them on your phone with “1 feature” without waiting for a follow-up visithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821649Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Swiss contraception referendum nears: free for everyone regardless of age or income, but why is this group strongly opposed?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821650Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:50:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Lifetime tobacco-buying ban for those born after 2009? Amendment sent directly to second reading; he outlines generational smoking-ban concerns, including the risk of a black markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821651Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:48:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games》Chinese Taipei women’s volleyball team seeks 3 straight wins! Full schedule, roster and broadcast information for 9/18https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821652Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:45:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Sanying Line trains transformed into a “moving theater”! Dancers perform in the carriages as 150 people immerse themselves in arthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821653Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:42:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Intraday update》Rally loses steam and stocks swing! AI supply chain stocks rise again, with these 10 strong performers hitting limit-uphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821654Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:31:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Tech talk》Siri really has improved! But Apple’s AI development is far too slow and may have fallen behind the pack!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821657Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Are columbarium niches permanent once purchased? If a niche lease expires or the facility relocates, where will the ashes end up?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821656Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Not bananas or mangoes: 1 fruit sees a steep price drop! Wholesale prices plunge 68.6%, with Taiwan vendors revealing the “best time” to buyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821655Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Homeowners: don’t forget to apply! Property tax concession deadline is 9/22; miss 1 step and you could be charged the standard rate this yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821658Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:27:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Allianz Life launches 2026 fundraising drive for seniors with dementia; Liang Wen-yin serves as spokesperson, with a limited-edition Hao Xiang Tu gift for donations of a thousand or morehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821659Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:26:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Laura finally reappears after 2 years! Bows to Tsai A-ga and Erbo for the first time, saying she wants to kneel in person to apologizehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821660Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:21:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 From millimeter-wave research and development to the global market, TMY Technology lists on the Innovation Board to enter the high-frequency transmission fieldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821661Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:18:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 U.S.-China leadership in decline? Latest global poll finds Canada is the most trusted country, while Trump’s policies fuel international turmoilhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821662Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:10:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Bank of Japan raises rates by 1 quarter-point, sending yen lower in the short term! Market bar remains high; Kazuo Ueda’s comments are keyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821663Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:08:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Economy talk》First U.S. rate hike in 3 years, and Trump voices support for the Fed chair! Is he really ignoring congressional election prospects?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821495Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Do people aged 65 get half-price Taiwan Railway tickets? 2 major ways for seniors to save on train fares revealed: senior-citizen card point tips and which trains to avoidhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821494Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 3 zodiac signs most blessed by grandchildren in their later years! They give a lot when young and end up with the most family companionship in old agehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821496Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:59:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Explainer》Former National Security Council Secretary-General Su Chi warns: U.S. lacks both the ability and the will to defend Taiwan! Does the Taiwan Strait situation hinge on one word from Xi Jinping? Shen You-chung: U.S. and Taiwan jointly manage risks posed by Chinahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821497Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:56:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Migrant workers could receive retirement benefits of up to 15% and pregnant women nearly 40,000 a month in assistance? Online claims say government spends 2 billion a year; a guide to labor insurance benefitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821498Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:54:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Cuts and freezes to the presidential discretionary fund, Presidential Office cancels purchase of 15,000 boxes! Mid-Autumn Festival orders at sheltered workshops collapse; 5 ways to weather the business crisis without relying on sympathyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821499Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Wall Street Journal》Huawei’s plan to become “China’s Nvidia”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821500Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:40:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Is Chiang Wan-an’s reelection in doubt? Ogasawara Yoshiyuki’s Taipei election forecast revealed; Lin Cho-shui names a turning point and says views must changehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821501Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:30:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 CTBC cheerleader star Xian Diqi has an accident at the Taipei Dome! Foul ball flies straight into the cheering section; she shields her head with her hand and is “in so much pain she goes numb”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821502Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:30:10 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Unplugging really can save electricity! But experts say never unplug these 7 types of appliances, or your power bill could rise and they could break more easilyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821506Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Finance talk》These 4 stocks still have room to rise! Wall Street Journal endorsement: They stand to benefit most from the semiconductor century bull market!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821505Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 You may qualify for government assistance even if you’re not low-income! 7 types of households can apply, including those affected by divorce, bereavement, domestic violence or an unmarried pregnancyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260918-12/index-en.html#n2821504Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒