# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-20 03:00–06:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 34 items from 5 sources; Japan, 31 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919200030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863156

Ashfall forecast for Mount Meakan. Volcanic Alert Level 2 is in effect, with ashfall expected to the north from 9 to 12 on the 20th and to the east from 21 to 24.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919200054_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863155

Ashfall forecast for Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake). Volcanic Alert Level 2 is in effect, with ashfall expected to the south during certain time periods on the 20th.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 09:00 on the 20th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 20th
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919200050_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863154

Volcanic Alert Level 2 has been announced for Suwanosejima, with ashfall expected to the south of the crater during certain time periods on the 20th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919200047_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863153

Kuchinoerabujima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected to the south of the crater from 9 to 12 and from 21 to 24 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919200044_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863152

Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected to the south of the crater from 9 to 12 and from 21 to 24 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919200040_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863151

If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is expected to the south of the crater from 9 to 12 and from 21 to 24 on the 20th. Volcanic Alert Level 3 (restricted access to the mountain) is currently in effect.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 09:00 on the 20th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 20th
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919200036_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863150

Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the southwest from 9 to 12 on the 20th and to the south from 21 to 24.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919200033_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863149

Ashfall forecast for Mount Tokachi. Volcanic Alert Level 3 is in effect, with ashfall expected to the northeast from 9 to 12 and from 21 to 24 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Level 3
- the 20th
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919170037_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863164

Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall expected southwest of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919170034_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863163

Mount Tokachi is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall expected to the northeast from 09 to 12 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 09:00 on the 20th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919170031_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863162

Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected northeast of the crater from 9 to 12 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- the 20th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919170054_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863161

Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Caution is advised as ashfall is expected to the south of the crater from 9 to 12 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- the 20th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919170051_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863160

Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect at Suwanosejima, with ashfall expected to the south of the crater from 9 to 12 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919170047_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863159

If an eruption occurs at Kuchinoerabujima, ashfall is expected to the south of the crater from 9 to 12 on the 20th; Volcanic Alert Level 2 (restrictions around the crater) remains in effect.

Facts:
- Level 2
- the 20th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-20T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919170044_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863158

Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect at Satsuma-Iojima, and if an eruption occurs, ashfall is expected to the south of the crater from 9 to 12 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- the 20th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-19T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919140041_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919170041_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863172
- 2 identical notices

If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is expected to the south of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 20th. Volcanic Alert Level 3 (restricted access to the mountain) is currently in effect.

Facts:
- Level 3
- 09:00 on the 20th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-19T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919140037_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863171

Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected southwest of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-19T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919140033_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863170

Mount Tokachi is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall expected to the north from 09 to 12 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-19T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919140030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863169

Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northeast of the crater from 9 to 12 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-19T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919140055_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863168

Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected to the south of the crater from 9 to 12 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- the 20th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-19T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919140051_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863167

Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected to the south of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-19T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919140048_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863166

Kuchinoerabujima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected to the south of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-19T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919140044_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863165

Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected to the south of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-09-19T21:26:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919122626_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n2863173

An earthquake occurred around 21:23 on the 19th.

Facts:
- The 19th
- 21:23

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-09-19T21:10:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919121056_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n2863174

An earthquake occurred around 21:07 on the 19th.

Facts:
- The 19th
- 21:07

## Information on the epicenter

- Published: 2026-09-19T21:09:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919120943_0_VXSE52_270000.xml
- anchor: #n2863175

An earthquake occurred around 21:07 on the 19th.

Facts:
- Today, the 19th

## Seismic intensity flash report

- Published: 2026-09-19T21:09:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919120901_0_VXSE51_270000.xml
- anchor: #n2863176

Strong shaking from an earthquake was recorded around 21:07 on the 19th, with areas registering seismic intensity of 3 or higher.

Facts:
- The 19th
- 21:07
- Seismic intensity 3 or higher

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-19T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919110044_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863178

Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the southwest from 21 to 24 on the 19th and to the south from 09 to 12 on the 20th.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 21:00 on the 19th
- 24:00
- 09:00 on the 20th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-19T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260919110041_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2863177

Volcanic Alert Level 3 remains in effect at Sakurajima, with ashfall expected to the southwest and south from the night of the 19th through the morning of the 20th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- The 19th
- 21:00
- 24:00
- the 20th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Idle Taoyuan Factory Transformed; Marine Waste Recycling-Themed Venue Officially Unveiled

- Published: 2026-09-19T21:07:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827799
- anchor: #n2863720
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市政府、藍海循環再生聯盟、桃園市海岸及資源循環工程處

桃園市政府 is transforming idle factory buildings in the Environmental Science and Technology Park, creating 4 major themed venues including the “Marine Waste Workshop.” The venues were unveiled and opened for trial operations on the 19th, with full operations set to begin in January 2027, combining environmental education with resource recycling and reuse.

Facts:
- 70,000 bottle caps
- 4 major themed venues
- The 4 major themed venues on the afternoon of the 19th
- January next year (2027)
- 16 coastal patrol teams
- 8 environmental protection diving teams
- 3 environmental protection fleets
- 14 local businesses that have adopted coastlines
- More than 1,000 volunteers
- Since 108年
- A total of 2,166 metric tons have been collected
- The effort involved 260,000 person-visits
- The number of events also reached more than 2,800

## Are Housing Prices Higher Near Crested Goshawk Nests in Taipei? Study: More Green Space Drives Up Prices

- Published: 2026-09-19T21:06:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827800
- anchor: #n2863719

A study found that housing prices are higher near crested goshawk nests in Taipei, reflecting the value of green spaces through a “park effect.” Young people and conservation groups held an event at the Legislative Yuan, calling for biodiversity to be incorporated into policy planning.

Facts:
- 47 nesting areas randomly selected
- A pair of crested goshawks has a territory within a 500-meter radius
- An average increase of about NT$165,000 per ping
- As many as 100,000 free-roaming animals

## Firefighters Asked to Give Up Days Off to Support Sun Moon Lake Swim; Nantou Fire Bureau: Compensatory Leave or Overtime Pay

- Published: 2026-09-19T21:04:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827801
- anchor: #n2863718
- Companies mentioned: 南投縣消防局、消防員工作權益促進會、南投縣政府

日月潭國際萬人泳渡即將登場，因縣府要求基層消防員停休支援引發爭議。消防員工作權益促進會批評此舉將公共救援體系視為免費人力，南投縣消防局則回應已縮短支援時間並調派26名隊員，承諾給予加班費或補休以保障同仁權益。

Facts:
- As many as 21,700 people are taking part this year
- This year, the support period has been cut from 2 days to 1 day
- 26 firefighters and command staff assigned from multiple battalions
- Staffing is down by 10 from last year
- Assignments came from more than 8 units
- Not the 60 people claimed by outside observers

## 8 Drivers Take Leave on the Same Day; 國光客運 Suddenly Cancels 2 Beiyi Route Trips

- Published: 2026-09-19T21:02:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827802
- anchor: #n2863717
- Companies mentioned: 國光客運、公路局

國光客運 canceled both the 1878 and 1879 services on the Beiyi line after 8 drivers took leave on the same day, and the 公路局 will report the violation under regulations. Separately, crowds at the Wushigang Fireworks Festival delayed some services on the National 5 route, and the company has arranged tour buses to respond.

Facts:
- 8 drivers
- The 1878 and 1879 services
- A maximum fine of NT$90,000

## Shulin Sanitation Worker Struck and Killed on the Job; Driver Was Driving Drunk

- Published: 2026-09-19T21:01:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827804
- anchor: #n2863716

A sanitation worker surnamed Zheng was struck and killed while working in New Taipei City’s Shulin District by a man surnamed Hu who was driving drunk. Hu had a breath-alcohol reading of 0.15 and was referred for investigation. In Taichung’s North District, a man surnamed Yu, driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, crashed into 28 vehicles. His breath-alcohol reading was 0.92, and a drug test was positive. The case was referred for investigation under the public danger and drug hazard prevention laws.

Facts:
- A breath-alcohol reading of 0.15
- About 4 years of service
- 2 children
- Repeatedly crashed into 28 cars and motorcycles parked along the roadside
- A 32-year-old driver
- The alcohol test reading was as high as 0.92 milligrams
- Repeat drunk-driving offenders account for as much as 4 tenths in Taiwan

## 43-year-old Taipei man suspected of strangling girlfriend to death arrested after hiding body in workplace freezer

- Published: 2026-09-19T20:48:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827805
- anchor: #n2863715

A 43-year-old man in Taipei, unhappy that his Thai girlfriend wanted to break up, strangled her to death and hid her body in a freezer at his workplace. Police tracked him through surveillance footage and arrested him. The case was referred to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of murder.

Facts:
- 36-year-old Thai woman

## Lai Jui-lung joins forces with Shen Po-yang in Kaohsiung, invites pan-Blue camp to “North-South Twin Cities Debate”

- Published: 2026-09-19T20:40:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827810
- anchor: #n2863711

Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang and Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung met in Kaohsiung to encourage each other and invited Kuomintang candidates Chiang Wan-an and Ko Chih-en to take part in a “North-South Twin Cities Debate.” The two also tried SUP stand-up paddleboarding to experience Kaohsiung’s warmth.

Facts:
- Just over 2 months remain before the nine-in-one elections
- When we were on the 51 team
- Before debates among the six special municipalities can be held
- The two headed along Kaohsiung’s Hero Road toward the harbor on the 19th

## Ko Chih-en holds first Kaohsiung campaign rally; Chiang Wan-an, Lee Szechuan and others attend to show support

- Published: 2026-09-19T20:39:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827811
- anchor: #n2863710

Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en held her first major rally for 10,000 people in Fengshan. Kuomintang heavyweights Chiang Wan-an, Lee Szechuan and Wang Jin-pyng attended to show their support, as the party seeks to link up its campaigns in the north and south.

Facts:
- First major rally for 10,000 people
- Grand entrance showcases popularity of the 3 joining forces

## Nagoya Asian Games opening ceremony takes place today; Taiwan’s Huang Hsiao-wen and Chang Huan-yi named flag bearers

- Published: 2026-09-19T20:36:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827809
- anchor: #n2863712
- Companies mentioned: 中華奧會、亞奧會、國際奧會、奧會

The Nagoya Asian Games opening ceremony is underway, with Taiwan’s Olympic boxing bronze medalist Huang Hsiao-wen and wushu sanda bronze medalist Chang Huan-yi serving together as flag bearers. Sports Minister Lee Yang was previously denied entry to the opening ceremony of the athletes’ village by 亞奧會, but his attendance at the full opening ceremony has been confirmed. Premier Cho Jung-tai praised Lee Yang for defending athletes’ rights and said he hoped 亞奧會 would respect the spirit of 奧會.

Facts:
- This year (2026)
- Ranked 36th

## Taiwan sets up its most comprehensive-ever Asian Games transit station; athletes praise it as “like moving the National Sports Training Center here”

- Published: 2026-09-19T20:10:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827808
- anchor: #n2863713
- Companies mentioned: 運動部、農業部、行政院、御園小學校

Taiwan has set up its most comprehensive-ever transit station in Nagoya for the Asian Games, renting 御園小學校 to provide specialized training, medical recovery services and Taiwanese ingredients. Athletes praised it as being like the National Sports Training Center moved there.

Facts:
- 御園小學校, which closed 3 years ago
- Supports 29 types of food ingredients and processed products from Taiwan
- Rented from September 6 through
- The Asian Para Games end in late October

## Cuba’s power grid suffers total collapse; 7th major blackout this year

- Published: 2026-09-19T20:10:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827806
- anchor: #n2863714
- Companies mentioned: 古巴國家電力聯盟

Cuba’s power grid suffered a total collapse after a fault in a central high-voltage transmission line and unstable weather, marking the 7th major blackout this year. In the capital, Havana, power has been restored to only 5% of users. The government blamed the crisis on US sanctions and aging equipment, which have worsened fuel shortages and hardship for residents.

Facts:
- Of the approximately 860,000 users across the capital
- Power has been restored to only 5%
- Nearly 7 tenths of Cuba’s population earn too little to afford basic food and other necessities

## Keelung-Ishigaki ferry to suspend service temporarily from October; Hsieh Kuo-liang says it may resume during peak season

- Published: 2026-09-19T17:35:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827798
- anchor: #n2863721
- Companies mentioned: 八重山株式會社

The regular ferry route “Yaeyama Maru” between Keelung and Ishigaki, Japan, will suspend operations from October 1 due to cost overruns, cargo handling not getting underway and a decline in passenger demand. Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang said the service may resume during peak season.

Facts:
- Suspend operations from October 1
- Can carry 545 passengers
- 70 passenger cars
- 150 8-ton trucks
- Off-season fare promotion with one-way tickets starting at NT$2,000

## Trump calls them “fake news,” bars 3 media outlets including CNN from White House coverage

- Published: 2026-09-19T14:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827790
- anchor: #n2863727
- Companies mentioned: Truth Social、CNN、MS NOW、Politico、美聯社、紐約時報、ABC

US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from White House coverage, calling the outlets “fake news.” The move prompted journalists to cite the First Amendment and question the decision. Legal experts and the White House Correspondents’ Association also criticized it as a violation of press freedom.

Facts:
- Including in the 2025 Gulf of Mexico renaming dispute
- Trump said on May 15
- On December 8 last year (2025)
- You said that the full video of the attack off the coast of Venezuela on September 2 would be released

## Tiles fall from exterior wall of Kaohsiung building; residents say management committee told them to “take responsibility themselves”

- Published: 2026-09-19T14:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827791
- anchor: #n2863726

Tiles have repeatedly fallen from the exterior wall of a building in Kaohsiung’s Gushan District that is more than 30 years old. A resident on the first floor accused the management committee of being unresponsive and telling residents to take responsibility themselves. After city government intervention, tiles deemed potentially unsafe were removed and protective measures installed.

Facts:
- This happened in September this year
- Tiles had already begun falling in August
- I’ve lived here for more than 6 years
- Tiles have fallen 2 to 3 times
- This building is more than 30 years old
- Went to the building on the morning of the 19th to investigate
- 8月下旬獲報就通知大樓儘速改善

## Vast landslide area at Mataian Creek barrier lake; drones drop seedlings in hopes of restoring vegetation

- Published: 2026-09-19T14:28:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827792
- anchor: #n2863725
- Companies mentioned: 宜蘭大學、林保署花蓮分署、農業部、農業部花蓮農改場

The landslide area at the Mataian Creek barrier lake is vast. The Hualien Branch and 宜蘭大學 are working together to use drones to drop moisture-retaining seeds and seedlings to promote vegetation recovery. The effort has covered 40.2 hectares so far. Meanwhile, 農業部 has helped restore more than 770 hectares of farmland, including 143 hectares that farmers must restore themselves at high cost.

Facts:
- 40.2 hectares
- 770 hectares
- 224 hectares
- 143 hectares

## New Taipei sanitation worker struck by scooter; dies despite emergency treatment

- Published: 2026-09-19T14:03:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827794
- anchor: #n2863723
- Companies mentioned: 新北樹林警分局、新北市環保局、台中市二分局永興派出所、台中地檢署

A sanitation worker was fatally struck by a scooter in New Taipei City’s Shulin District. Police are awaiting test results to determine the cause of the crash. In a separate incident in Taichung City’s North District early the same morning, a car crashed into something; the driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.92 milligrams and tested positive in a rapid drug screening, and was arrested in accordance with the law.

Facts:
- A 32-year-old man surnamed Hu
- Repeatedly crashed into 28 cars and motorcycles parked along the roadside
- The alcohol test reading was as high as 0.92 milligrams
- Repeat drunk-driving offenders account for as much as 4 tenths in Taiwan

## World Disaster Management Alliance launched; Lai Ching-te says international community can refer to Taiwan’s model

- Published: 2026-09-19T13:58:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827797
- anchor: #n2863722
- Companies mentioned: Anduril、Anduril Industries

President Lai Ching-te attended the launch forum of the World Disaster Management Alliance, saying Taiwan’s model could serve as a reference for the international community. Anduril founder Palmer Luckey urged Taiwan to build resilience to counter threats from the Chinese Communist Party.

Facts:
- The Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee is also marking its 2nd anniversary
- More than 500 experts and guests from Taiwan and abroad gathered at the event

## Fireworks at Toucheng festival fly toward crowd; visitors suffer burns and are taken to hospital

- Published: 2026-09-19T13:09:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827793
- anchor: #n2863724
- Companies mentioned: 頭城鎮公所、頭城觀光所

Fireworks flew toward the crowd in an accident at the Toucheng Fireworks Festival in Yilan, leaving 2 to 3 visitors with minor burns who were taken to hospital. The organizers and contractor said they had strengthened controls around the cordon and adjusted the safety distance to ensure the rest of the event proceeded smoothly.

Facts:
- 2 or 3 visitors were frightened and suffered minor burns, and were taken to hospital
- A woman in her 40s appeared to have suffered burns to her back
- About 40 meters away
- Regulations specify 20 meters

## 亞運台灣女排分組第2晉8強 女籃擊退蒙古奪首勝

- Published: 2026-09-19T08:09:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/827779
- anchor: #n2863728

亞運賽事中，中華女籃擊敗蒙古奪得小組賽首勝；中華女排雖敗給泰國，但憑藉前兩場勝利以分組第2晉級8強；女子曲棍球則以1比3不敵南韓吞敗。

Facts:
- 76-67
- 41-46
- 59-56
- 1-3

## Strong Wind Advisory (Yellow) (Miaoli County, Taichung City, Penghu County)

- Published: 2026-09-20T05:08:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_strong-wind_202609200408001&info=20036909
- anchor: #n2863179
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署 issued a Strong Wind Advisory (Yellow). Some areas of Miaoli County, Taichung City and Penghu County may experience average winds of force 6 or above, or gusts of force 8 or above, from the morning through the afternoon of the 20th. Residents are urged to take care outdoors and drive slowly.

Facts:
- Average winds of scale 6 or above
- Gusts of scale 8 or above

## Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)

- Published: 2026-09-20T04:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20260920031840_0000&info=20036908
- anchor: #n2863180
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署發布湖山水庫自由溢流至北港溪之更新訊息，影響雲林縣及嘉義縣多鄉鎮市，請沿岸民眾注意並遠離河床。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-20T03:18:40
- Expiration time: 2026-09-20T06:19:00

## Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)

- Published: 2026-09-20T03:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20260920021840_0000&info=20036907
- anchor: #n2863181
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署 issued a free-flow warning for releases from Baoshan Second Reservoir into the Shijing River, affecting Baoshan and Emei townships in Hsinchu County and the East, North and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City. Residents along the river are urged to exercise caution and stay away from the riverbed.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-20T02:18:40
- Expiration time: 2026-09-20T05:19:00

## Marine pollution incident (Pingtung County)

- Published: 2026-09-20T01:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=OCA-marinePollution_3160&info=20036905
- anchor: #n2863185
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣政府、環境保護局、海洋保育署

An unidentified oil spill occurred in the live-fish wharf area of Yanpu Fishing Port in Pingtung County. 海洋保育署 issued an Alert.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-19T08:15:00
- Expiration time: 2026-12-19T08:15:00

## Marine pollution incident

- Published: 2026-09-20T01:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=OCA-marinePollution_3161&info=20036904
- anchor: #n2863184
- Companies mentioned: 海洋委員會、海洋保育署

海洋委員會海洋保育署 issued a notice about an offshore fire aboard the fishing vessel 「全億財16」, registered in Toucheng, Yilan. The incident was classified as marine pollution, with a severity of Minor, affecting an area 59 nautical miles northeast of Pengjia Islet.

Facts:
- 59 nautical miles

## High Temperature Information (Nantou County)

- Published: 2026-09-19T18:32:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_heat_202609191732001&info=20036889
- anchor: #n2863182
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署 issued a high-temperature advisory for Nantou County, forecasting an orange warning and temperatures of 36 degrees around noon tomorrow (20). People are advised to take extra precautions against the sun and stay hydrated.

Facts:
- Tomorrow (20)
- 36-degree heat

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-09-19T16:30:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609191530&info=20036878
- anchor: #n2863183
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Shishan and Longdu villages in Meinong District, Kaohsiung City, due to the connection of new and old pipes for a pipeline extension project. The outage period is from September 19 to 21, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-19T15:21:17
- Expiration time: 2026-09-21T17:30:00

## Taoyuan City, 荃程汽車有限公司龍壽分公司, exhibition venue, major failure in fire safety inspection

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:02:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA-FireInspectionDanger202609090027&info=20035325
- anchor: #n2863228
- Companies mentioned: 荃程汽車有限公司龍壽分公司

The National Fire Agency, Ministry of the Interior, announced that 荃程汽車有限公司龍壽分公司 in Taoyuan City was listed as a venue with major deficiencies for violating fire safety equipment regulations.

## Taoyuan City, 泰鈺有限公司, liquefied petroleum gas sales premises, major failure in fire safety inspection

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:02:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA-FireInspectionDanger202609090026&info=20035327
- anchor: #n2863227
- Companies mentioned: 泰鈺有限公司、內政部消防署

內政部消防署公布桃園市泰鈺有限公司液化石油氣販賣場所因違反危險物品規定，於消防安全檢查中判定為重大不合格。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-09T00:00:00
- Expiration time: 2026-10-02T00:00:00

## Saudi Arabia accuses Houthi movement of targeting Riyadh, says it intercepted 1 ballistic missile

- Published: 2026-09-20T05:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609200006.aspx
- anchor: #n2863760
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、路透社、半島電視台、沙烏地阿美石油公司

沙烏地阿拉伯領導的聯軍指控獲伊朗支持的葉門叛軍「青年運動」向利雅德發射彈道飛彈，該飛彈遭攔截摧毀；青年運動亦宣稱攻擊揚布的沙烏地阿美石油公司設施，伊朗則呼籲結束戰爭並等待美國回應。

Facts:
- 1 ballistic missile
- 1150920

## World Outdoor Tug-of-War Championships: Taiwan wins 4 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze; women’s team claims 5th consecutive titles in both divisions

- Published: 2026-09-20T04:48:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609200005.aspx
- anchor: #n2862851

Taiwan’s tug-of-war team won 4 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals at the 2026 World Championships. The women’s 500/540kg teams each captured their 5th consecutive titles. President Lai Ching-te sent a congratulatory message.

## Trump announces plans to establish an artificial intelligence corps and appoint an AI czar

- Published: 2026-09-20T04:09:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609200004.aspx
- anchor: #n2862812
- Companies mentioned: 真實社群 (Truth Social)

Trump announced the creation of an “artificial intelligence corps” and the appointment of an “AI czar,” stressing that AI is the next industrial revolution and that the move aims to maintain the United States’ global lead.

## Godot Theatre’s play ART returns to Singapore; performances by Tseng Kuo-cheng, Qu Zhong-heng and Bu Xue-liang sell out

- Published: 2026-09-20T02:55:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609200003.aspx
- anchor: #n2862378
- Companies mentioned: 果陀劇場

果陀劇場舞台劇「ART」與三位華語歌手楊宗緯、溫嵐、李佳薇本週末於新加坡演出。此顯示台灣演藝人員在東南亞具文化影響力。

Facts:
- 果陀劇場經典舞台劇「ART」於新加坡濱海藝術中心演出
- “ART” stars Tseng Kuo-cheng, Qu Zhong-heng and Bu Xue-liang
- Yang Tsung-wei, Landy Wen and Jiawei Li are holding a concert at the Resorts World Sentosa Convention Centre in Singapore

## National Health and Nutrition Survey — Intake by Food Group - Food group, age group, mean, standard deviation, median - total, men, women, age 1 and older

- Published: 2021-08-11T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003234482
- anchor: #n2863630

Results of the 2019 fiscal year National Health and Nutrition Survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Statistical data showing the mean, standard deviation and median intake by food group and age group.

Facts:
- Total number of data records: 130104

## National Health and Nutrition Survey — Intake by Food Group (total, men, women, by age group [reposted])

- Published: 2020-03-01T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003234492
- anchor: #n2863631

Statistical data on intake by food group (total, men, women, by age group) have been published as part of the results of the 2011 fiscal year National Health and Nutrition Survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Facts:
- Total number of data records: 9010
- Survey period: 201101-201112

## 共信-KY(6617): Summary of the China Phase II clinical trial study of PTS treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma by subsidiary 天津紅日健達康醫藥科技有限公司 accepted for presentation at ESMO Asia Congress2026

- Published: 2026-09-20T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=6617&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=4544&spoke_date=20260920
- anchor: #n2863148
- Companies mentioned: 共信-KY、天津紅日健達康醫藥科技有限公司

The summary of the China Phase II clinical trial study of PTS treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma by 共信-KY(6617)’s subsidiary 天津紅日健達康醫藥科技有限公司 has been accepted for presentation at ESMO Asia Congress2026.

Facts:
- Congress2026

## Future Tech Pavilion wraps up successfully, with more than 50,000 visits showcasing research entering industry and daily life

- Published: 2026-09-19T18:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家科學及技術委員會
- Original: https://www.nstc.gov.tw/folksonomy/detail/1d1a11a3-530f-4b0b-94c3-53c04357535b?l=CH
- anchor: #n2863249
- Companies mentioned: 國科會、中央研究院、教育部、衛生福利部、運動部、和碩、友達、宏碁、富邦金控、台達電子、敦泰電子、致伸科技、安川電機、達明機器人、三聯科技、崇越科技

The Future Tech Pavilion at the 2026 Taiwan Innotech Expo closed on September 19. The three-day exhibition attracted more than 50,000 visits, held 150 technology discussions and featured 27 technology presentations. Organized by 國科會 together with 中研院, 教育部, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and 運動部, it showcased 84 award-winning FutureTech Award projects and promoted industry-academia-research collaboration and technology adoption.

Facts:
- More than 50,000 visits
- 150 technology talks
- 27 technology presentations
- 63 industry associations
- 84 award-winning achievements at the “2026 Future Tech Award”
- 667 research achievements entered