# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-26 15:00–18:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 77 items from 4 sources; Japan, 23 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## UN General Assembly diplomacy amid global turmoil: Reuters highlights 6 key takeaways

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:35:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260133.aspx
- anchor: #n3027220
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic

Facts:
- Since the ceasefire collapsed in July
- The June cyberattack on the Australian government's health data portal
- Guterres' 2nd term will end on December 31

## 張峻 invites 季連成 to serve as disaster-prevention adviser; 游淑貞 and 魏嘉賢 canvass at markets and in Indigenous communities

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:32:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260132.aspx
- anchor: #n3027221
- Companies mentioned: 張峻、季連成、游淑貞、魏嘉賢、黃國昌、民眾黨、國民黨

## Tainan pomelos hit supermarket shelves in Singapore for sampling; 黃偉哲 attends promotion

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:28:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260131.aspx
- anchor: #n3027222
- Companies mentioned: FairPrice

Facts:
- Tainan pomelos are now available at multiple FairPrice outlets

## China releases 8-point list of outcomes and consensus from Trump-Xi meeting, with no mention of Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:27:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609260130.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079443-en.html
- anchor: #n3027148
- Companies mentioned: 中國、美國、亞太經合組織、20國集團、亞特蘭大動物園

Facts:
- More favorable tariff treatment for US$30 billion in non-sensitive goods from both sides
- The next exchange will be held before November

## On knife violence among teenagers, experts suggest following Britain's example of bans and escorts

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:24:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609260129.aspx
- anchor: #n3027149
- Companies mentioned: 台灣司法精神醫學會、英國國民保健署（NHS）

Facts:
- Britain will begin revising laws on banning the possession or carrying of knives between 2025 and 2026
- Educate students aged 11 to 14 about the legal consequences of carrying knives

## Questioned over changes to academic credentials on the 立法院 website, 蔣萬安 says all information provided was accurate

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:22:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260128.aspx
- anchor: #n3027101
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、賓夕法尼亞大學法學院、中央社、YouTuber「馬司庫」、吳靜怡、北市府、民進黨、中選會

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- During the Ninth and Tenth Legislative Yuan terms

## Torrential rain puts all of Bangkok under disaster status; residents rush to supermarkets for supplies

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:18:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260127.aspx
- anchor: #n3027100
- Companies mentioned: 泰詢問者、曼谷郵報、民族報

Facts:
- All 50 districts of Bangkok declared disaster areas
- The rainfall has brought about 30 million cubic meters of water to Bangkok
- Rainfall totals reached 274.5 millimeters in Min Buri and 273 millimeters in Khlong Sam Wa
- Authorities have activated pumping equipment, with total pumping capacity reaching 1,200 cubic meters per second
- Authorities are also preparing to distribute 1 million sandbags

## At 龐祥麟's funeral, son reveals the actor kept his wife's hair for 67 years out of nostalgia

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:14:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609260126.aspx
- anchor: #n3027098
- Companies mentioned: 龐祥麟、龐雲徽

Facts:
- Veteran actor 龐祥麟, 80
- Quietly devoted 50 years to his craft

## 川普 calls the Strait of Hormuz the “川普 Strait”; Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:09:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260125.aspx
- anchor: #n3027099
- Companies mentioned: 川普、伊朗、沙烏地阿拉伯、青年運動、波斯灣合作理事會

Facts:
- 伊朗 could reopen this vital waterway within 7 days

## Penghu hosts next-generation basketball exchange; Yung Feng Leopards face Fu Jen

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:05:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260124.aspx
- anchor: #n3027091
- Companies mentioned: 台灣職業籃球大聯盟、桃園台啤永豐雲豹隊、輔仁大學隊、澎湖縣政府、澎湖縣議會

## Filipino scholar on Trump-Xi meeting: Focus on managing competition; US arms sales to Taiwan a key indicator to watch

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:05:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260123.aspx
- anchor: #n3027092
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- Summits held twice in one year

## 何欣純's video introducing 烏日啤酒廠 draws attention; 江啟臣 canvasses at a market and reveals his home is in Fengyuan

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:05:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260122.aspx
- anchor: #n3027093
- Companies mentioned: 烏日啤酒廠

Facts:
- Video draws more than 90,000 views in 1 day

## 蕭美琴 backs women in Changhua, says 陳素月 is ready to serve as county magistrate

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:02:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260121.aspx
- anchor: #n3027090
- Companies mentioned: 民主進步黨

Facts:
- Changhua has more than 25,000 new immigrants

## 葉子霆 sent to the minors to adjust mentally and physically; homegrown 蔡袁華辰 promoted to the first team for the first time

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:56:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260119.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079367-en.html
- anchor: #n3026967
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將隊

Facts:
- 22歲的蔡袁華辰

## Elderly woman found dead at Dongshan Service Area on National Freeway 3 in Tainan; autopsy finds cardiogenic shock

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:54:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609260120.aspx
- anchor: #n3026966
- Companies mentioned: 台南地檢署、中央社

Facts:
- 1名老婦
- The deceased drove into Dongshan Service Area at 7:06 p.m. on the 23rd
- The tent shook and collapsed at 4:10 a.m. on the 24th

## Fire reported at Nagoya MIRAI TOWER; 20 vehicles dispatched to extinguish blaze, no injuries

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:45:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260118.aspx
- anchor: #n3022612
- Companies mentioned: 中部電力、CBC電視台、名古屋市消防局、亞運組織委員會

Facts:
- About 20 fire trucks dispatched
- About 30 people, including tenants and staff, were evacuated from the tower
- An electrical decoration measuring about 1 meter by 2.5 meters at an observation deck
- The wall and decorations of the elevator machine room were burned over an area of about 4 meters by 8 meters

## 馮翊新、郭冠宏不敵中國組合 亞運桌球男雙止步8強

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:44:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260117.aspx
- anchor: #n3022613
- Companies mentioned: 中国、日本、香港

Facts:
- 9-11
- 15-17
- 4-11

## 莊競程 calls for scrutiny of performance record; 高虹安 responds by listing policy achievements

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:38:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260116.aspx
- anchor: #n3022608
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、新竹捷運、安居科技城、市立棒球場、慈雲空橋、關東公托、圖書館新總館、藝文高地、大新竹輕軌、建華國中、建華高中

Facts:
- 新竹捷運 to break ground within 4 years
- 高虹安的施政滿意度超過7成
- Birth grant raised to NT$60,000 per child
- Temporary childcare fees cut to NT$100 per hour
- 10 new public childcare centers
- A cumulative increase of 62 classes in junior high schools
- A cumulative increase of 32 classes in senior high schools

## 告五人 adds concert date, tickets go on sale on the 27th; hopes music will accompany fans as they move forward

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:38:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609260115.aspx
- anchor: #n3022609
- Companies mentioned: 告五人、小巨蛋

Facts:
- The band 告五人 will hold its “在這裡@century” concert at 小巨蛋 in early November
- Tickets go on sale on September 27
- 告五人決定將原訂售票時間延後一週，改至27日中午12時全面開賣
- The music video for the specially written concert theme song “在這裡等你” has surpassed a million views since its release

## Blue-and-white alliance in Zhubei falls apart; 柯文哲 says it is strange that the 2 party leaders have not settled things

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:36:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260114.aspx
- anchor: #n3022610
- Companies mentioned: 台灣民眾黨

## Saudi-led coalition says drones launched by 青年運動 toward Riyadh were intercepted

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:34:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260113.aspx
- anchor: #n3022606
- Companies mentioned: 沙烏地阿拉伯、青年運動、聯合國安全理事會、波斯灣合作理事會、葉門總統領導委員會

Facts:
- A total of 138,000 people have been displaced across Yemen
- Including 70,000 children

## Man driving a gravel truck goes missing; family finds him dead after truck plunges into a valley on Jinzhenshan

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:30:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609260112.aspx
- anchor: #n3022607
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- A 70-year-old man surnamed Chen
- At the 2.8-kilometer point on Jialun Industrial Road

## 温昇豪 teams up with SJ's Leeteuk to take on the Golden Bell Awards again, communicating through eye contact across languages

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:28:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609260111.aspx
- anchor: #n3022605
- Companies mentioned: Super Junior、中央社

Facts:
- The 61st Golden Bell Awards

## Food safety problems keep emerging; Chinese Communist Party political and legal affairs chief calls for strict probes into food safety crimes

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:15:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609260110.aspx
- anchor: #n3022603
- Companies mentioned: 中共中央政法委、新華社、中國公安部、最高法院、最高檢察院

Facts:
- (Central News Agency, Taipei, 26th)

## After being shelved for 3 years, the film “敦煌英雄” will be released during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609260109.aspx
- anchor: #n3022604
- Companies mentioned: 敦煌英雄、唐朝、吐蕃、歸義軍、曹盾、馬伯庸、張苗、甘肅省委宣傳部、章宇、竇驍、呂涼、張藝凡、雷佳音、貓眼電影

Facts:
- Box office tops 10 million yuan

## National Day fireworks to be test-fired in Taitung on the 29th; land, sea and air controls fully prepared

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:03:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260108.aspx
- anchor: #n3022592
- Companies mentioned: 台東縣政府、慶籌會焰火處、中央社

Facts:
- The 29th
- 10th
- 8 p.m.
- 3 minutes
- 6:30 p.m.
- 21:00
- 8:30 p.m.

## Hong Kong media: White House state dinner list confirms 中共中央警衛局 chief 周洪許 also serves as deputy director of the General Office of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:01:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609260107.aspx
- anchor: #n3022593
- Companies mentioned: 中共中央警衛局、中共中央辦公廳、解放軍、第14集團軍、成都軍區、北部戰區陸軍

Facts:
- A total of 19 people from China
- 55歲的周洪許
- A 3-day state visit

## Huafan professor delves into cave murals, publishes Taiwan's first book on mud-board mineral-pigment painting

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:57:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609260106.aspx
- anchor: #n3022530
- Companies mentioned: 華梵大學

Facts:
- More than 140 new students enrolled in total
- Compiled into a book over 3 years

## On the final day of the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers' Day holiday, 台鐵 adds local express trains to handle crowds

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:56:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609260105.aspx
- anchor: #n3022531
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、台鐵公司

Facts:
- 1 additional local express train from Changhua to Qidu
- Xinzhu-ri Station to add 4 stops by new Tze-Chiang Limited Express trains
- The Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers' Day holiday runs from September 25 to 28
- On the 28th, 1 additional local express train will run from Changhua to Qidu

## 中國干擾南海補給 菲律賓防長：強化群島海上軍力投射

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:55:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260104.aspx
- anchor: #n3022466
- Companies mentioned: 菲律賓、中國、日本、澳洲、加拿大、法國、英國

Facts:
- 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone
- 5 retired Abukuma-class ships

## Trump-Xi meeting: Vice President 蕭 says protecting democracy cannot rely solely on support and concern from foreign countries

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:53:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260103.aspx
- anchor: #n3022467
- Companies mentioned: 民主進步黨、陳素月競選總部、姊妹暨新住民挺素月後援會

Facts:
- US President 川普 (Donald Trump) meets Chinese President 習近平

## Munetaka Murakami hits 2 home runs in one game, leading Japanese MLB players with 35 this season

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:51:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260102.aspx
- anchor: #n3022468
- Companies mentioned: MLB、芝加哥白襪隊、科羅拉多洛磯隊、日本放送協會、日刊體育、多倫多藍鳥、洛杉磯道奇隊

Facts:
- 35 home runs so far this season
- His 34th home run of the season
- He has hit 33 home runs this season
- He has hit 30 home runs
- Won the game 6-1

## Juvenile assault case: Expert says counseling does not mean risks are under control; crisis management should be activated

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:50:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609260101.aspx
- anchor: #n3022469
- Companies mentioned: 台灣司法精神醫學會、桃園療養院

Facts:
- Traditional crime rates among young people in Europe and the US have fallen over nearly 20 years

## Report: SK海力士's US subsidiary considering an IPO, with valuation potentially reaching $150 billion

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:46:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260100.aspx
- anchor: #n3022464
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、Solidigm

## Election fun: How candidates with packed schedules maintain their fitness; walking is the most popular exercise

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:44:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260099.aspx
- anchor: #n3022465
- Companies mentioned: 統一獅

Facts:
- 20,000 steps a day
- Walking or strolling about 5 kilometers a day

## Expert: If the US proceeds with arms sales to Taiwan, it could show Trump has not been swayed by Xi Jinping

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:43:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260098.aspx
- anchor: #n3022462
- Companies mentioned: 美國國防部、國策院、亞太和平研究基金會、國立台灣師範大學、國防安全研究院、匯理國際政策諮詢集團、美中元首、美國科技界

Facts:
- 140億美元軍售案
- More than $15 billion in national security assistance for Taiwan
- $300 million in foreign military financing
- The Department of War's $1 billion in funds

## Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang receive training before departure as the US upgrades their new home

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:40:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609260097.aspx
- anchor: #n3022463
- Companies mentioned: 成都大熊貓繁育研究基地、亞特蘭大動物園

Facts:
- The US spent $6 million to renovate, upgrade and optimize the facility
- Ping Ping and Fu Shuang's trip to the US will launch a 10-year giant panda conservation partnership

## Religious exchanges between Taiwan and Japan: Sanae Takaichi sends a flower basket wishing for world peace and friendship between Japan and Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:38:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260096.aspx
- anchor: #n3022460
- Companies mentioned: 自由民主黨、九天民俗技藝團、中央社

Facts:
- Led about 40 monks and followers to Taiwan

## 川普 plans to withhold more than $800 million in funds approved by 國會, reigniting dispute over budget powers

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:36:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260095.aspx
- anchor: #n3022461
- Companies mentioned: 川普、國會、白宮、路透社、共和黨、聯邦參議院撥款委員會、柯林斯、美國最高法院、管理及預算局

Facts:
- Withhold $4.9 billion in foreign aid approved by 國會
- 國會 has 45 days to review the rescission request

## Kinmen Island coffee exchange program hopes to foster innovative exchanges between Taiwan and Kinmen across the sea

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:35:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260094.aspx
- anchor: #n3022456
- Companies mentioned: Modern Mode Café、咖啡微醺

Facts:
- From September to November, weekend exchanges with different Kinmen shops and guest events will be held in turn

## 11-year-old Yuki Kurihara wins esports gold, setting record as the youngest Asian Games medalist

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:33:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260093.aspx
- anchor: #n3022457
- Companies mentioned: 魔法気泡、EVO Japan

Facts:
- 11 years old
- By 10-2
- Was 12 at the time

## South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visits the US and Mexico; 青瓦台 says there were gains in diplomacy and economic and trade cooperation

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:31:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260092.aspx
- anchor: #n3022458
- Companies mentioned: 青瓦台

Facts:
- South Korea-Mexico trade reached $20.6 billion last year
- South Korea-Mexico trade reached $20.6 billion last year (about NT$654 billion)
- Attended the “Korea-Mexico Business Forum,” which drew about 300 people

## 白宮事實清單提二戰 陸委會：中華民國才是美國盟友

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:31:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609260091.aspx
- anchor: #n3022459
- Companies mentioned: 白宮、陸委會、中華民國、美國

Facts:
- Seven parts development, two parts accommodation, one part resistance to Japan

## Trump-Xi meeting: Scholars say US-China AI competition will create two global systems

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:27:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609260090.aspx
- anchor: #n3022385
- Companies mentioned: 張榮發基金會、淡江大學、中山大學、中華經濟研究院

Facts:
- This is the two leaders' second meeting this year

## Zheng Qiaohong advances to the Asian Games BMX freestyle final, flashes Team Taiwan gesture

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:23:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260089.aspx
- anchor: #n3022336
- Companies mentioned: Team Taiwan

Facts:
- Average of 37.40 points
- 35.00 points
- 39.80 points

## Chinese fishing boat crosses boundary and trawls illegally; crew and vessel detained, catch dumped at sea

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:21:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260088.aspx
- anchor: #n3022337
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖海巡、海巡署、金馬澎分署、第十三巡防區

Facts:
- About 400 kilograms of fish caught by trawling were on board

## 民進黨 aims to hold 5 and win 5 in county and city elections, with New Taipei as a key battleground

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:16:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260087.aspx
- anchor: #n3022334
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、賴清德、蕭美琴、蔡英文、柯志恩、韓國瑜、賴瑞隆、陳光復、吳淑瑾、楊曜、陳其邁、蘇巧慧、李四川、沈伯洋、蔣萬安、陳瑩、吳秀華、韓瑩、沈夙崢、黃柏瑜

Facts:
- Full-year economic growth is projected to reach 11.05%
- 民進黨 must defend its 5 seats in Pingtung County, Kaohsiung City, Tainan City, Chiayi County and Penghu County

## 國民黨 mobilizes its base to boost turnout; launches major rallies in October to heat up the election campaign

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:16:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260086.aspx
- anchor: #n3022335
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- 國民黨 currently governs 15 counties and cities
- The first regional rally is scheduled for October 17 in Changhua
- Voting in the year-end county and city elections will take place on November 28

## 民眾黨 fields Chang Chi-kai for Chiayi mayor, estimates 25 council seats and aims to double its total

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:13:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260085.aspx
- anchor: #n3022332
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- 民眾黨 has fielded 105 candidates
- Aiming to double the party's council seats nationwide and win 25
- The most are running for council seats, with 64 candidates
- 新竹市7人、新北市7人參選最多
- In Hsinchu County, 5 people are running for council seats
- 6 are running for township and city representative seats

## Kinmen's Mid-Autumn dice-throwing experience shares local customs, turning an educational activity into a tourism attraction

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:08:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260084.aspx
- anchor: #n3022333
- Companies mentioned: 金門縣政府、金沙戲院、中央社、福建師範大學

Facts:
- Participants' prizes are determined by the result of rolling 6 dice
- 1 tourist happened to visit 金沙戲院 and take part in the dice-throwing experience

## 中秋連假高鐵旅運增2成 交通部關注收假嚴陣以待

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:05:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609260083.aspx
- anchor: #n3022329
- Companies mentioned: 高鐵、台鐵、國道客運、國內航空、桃園機場、國內海運

Facts:
- Up 23.5% from the same period last year
- Up 10.9%
- Up 14.4%
- Up 23.2%
- Up 6.0%
- Up 9.5%
- Up 11.7%
- Domestic tourism reached 339,022 visits
- 高鐵疏運31.6萬人次
- Ran 200 trains
- 台鐵疏運72.8萬人次
- Scheduled 1,001 train services
- 40 extra train services

## 吳品叡 invites 盧秀燕 to campaign; President Lai will stump for 蔡易餘 on the 27th

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:57:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260082.aspx
- anchor: #n3022275
- Companies mentioned: 吳品叡、盧秀燕、蔡易餘、賴清德、黃敏惠、林國慶、黃政傑、林于玲、翁章梁、莊瑞雄、陳冠廷、王如經、蔡瑋傑、陳鳳梅

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections

## Curry agrees to 2-year extension with Warriors at a pay cut, US media reports

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260081.aspx
- anchor: #n3022204
- Companies mentioned: 金州勇士、ESPN、戴維森學院

Facts:
- 2 years, $116 million
- $20 million less
- Averaged 26.6 points per game
- Attempted 11.3 three-pointers
- Made 4.4
- The Warriors went 37-45 last season.
- Curry's career average is 24.8 points per game
- Averaged 9.4 three-point attempts per game
- Made 4.0
- Career free-throw percentage of 91.2%
- Made 4,248 three-pointers in his NBA career
- Attempted 10,073

## Sign falls on Fongjia Road in Pingtung City; motorcyclist slightly injured and 3 vehicles damaged

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:48:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609260080.aspx
- anchor: #n3022205
- Companies mentioned: 寶建醫院、中央社

Facts:
- 1 motorcyclist was slightly injured and taken to hospital
- 3 cars and motorcycles were damaged
- Authorities received a report at 9:30 a.m. today
- The injured person was a woman in her 50s

## 株式会社FHW exchanges views with Kagawa Prefecture officials in Taiwan, exploring Japan-Taiwan exchanges through traditional Chinese medicine, olive leaves and golf, and the potential to develop new sales channels

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:40:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000190956.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079458-en.html
- anchor: #n3027223
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FHW、臻品中醫診所、臻品植萃（FineHerbs）、台豊高爾夫倶楽部（TAIFONG GOLF CLUB）、台湾ガラス（台灣玻璃工業）

Facts:
- Overall length: 7,302 yards
- Designed in 1977 by Japanese architect Hiroshi Watanabe

## Popular voice actors gather at Arita Station on 松浦鉄道! Press conference held for the anime “Tetsuryo! meet with Tetsudō Musume,” set in Saga, Nagasaki and other locations!

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002259.000031071.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079459-en.html
- anchor: #n3027224
- Companies mentioned: 松浦鉄道、有田町、佐々町、TOMYTEC、てつりょー！製作委員会

Facts:
- Railway Musume (currently 120 members)
- Finishes 4th overall
- No. 1 for 3 consecutive years

## MFC STORE unveils its first Disney collection, featuring Mickey Mouse wearing a traditional Hawaiian accessory, the lei!

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000100129.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079422-en.html
- anchor: #n3027097
- Companies mentioned: MFC STORE、Disney、株式会社 foundation、adidas、Carhartt WIP、Clarks、CLOT、Dr. Vranjes、EU、MEDICOM TOY、NEW ERA®︎、NIKE、PUMA、VANS

Facts:
- The items will be available for presale at the venue of the Hawaiian event “Hula choose you.” on September 27, 2026.
- Price: ¥8,800 each (tax included)

## Actor Ken Ishiguro, who turns 60 this year, and 9 people taking on dreams for the second half of their lives to appear; “3rd Coming-of-Age Ceremony” to be held for the first time at Roppongi Hills on October 1

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000024079.html
- anchor: #n3027096
- Companies mentioned: HAPPY PROJECT、国連広報センター、国連開発計画（UNDP）駐日代表事務所、東京都、港区、港区社会福祉協議会

Facts:
- Actor Ken Ishiguro, who turned 60 this year
- “International Day of Older Persons” on October 1, 2026
- The “International Women’s Day | HAPPY WOMAN FESTA” has been held since 2017, marking its 10th anniversary in 2026

## “ディズニー Sparkling Stars” to launch its first official program, “Sparkling BACKSTAGE!”

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000044804.html
- anchor: #n3027095
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社coly、ディズニー、Disney/Pixar

Facts:
- September 27, 2026, 20:00–

## What to watch for in the 群馬クレインサンダーズ game: October 8 (Thu.) and 23 (Fri.) @ Okinawa Suntory Arena

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001485.000036112.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079419-en.html
- anchor: #n3027094
- Companies mentioned: 群馬クレインサンダーズ、沖縄バスケットボール株式会社、キングス、長崎ヴェルカ、アルティーリ千葉、A東京

Facts:
- The B Premier home opener will be held at Okinawa Suntory Arena on October 8 (Thu.)
- 10月23日(金)にも再び群馬との対戦を控えるキングス
- 24 points, 8 rebounds and 7 steals in Game 1
- A double-double of 27 points and 14 rebounds in Game 2

## Yamate Junior High’s “fans” go global—a new kind of learning connecting schools, agriculture and the world, starting in Kakogawa

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:58:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000166170.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079383-en.html
- anchor: #n3027028
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、株式会社八幡営農、両荘みらい学園、山手中学校、Shree Duttipipal Secondary School、Shree Kotahi Basic School

Facts:
- September 17, 2026
- “Learning connected to the world,” ongoing in Kakogawa for 6 years
- A community farming system launched with the participation of 6 hamlets and 624 farming households in the Yahata district of Kakogawa

## [Vehicle Fun] Popular models FⅤ-S and coffret to appear at the 1st “Kyushu” Next-Generation Energy Expo!

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:48:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000169344.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079385-en.html
- anchor: #n3027029
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビークルファン、ファンタジスタプロダクション株式会社

Facts:
- More than 10,000 vehicles delivered to date
- 3,500 nationally certified professional mechanics across Japan
- The 2 vehicles above will be displayed alternately in the morning and afternoon over 2 days
- Can travel up to 150 km
- Annual tax is just ¥3,600
- Optional inverter (¥44,000, tax included)
- Portable battery with a maximum output of 6 kW
- Enough to charge up to 400 smartphones
- Can travel approximately 70 km
- One charge (just under ¥100)
- Can also charge approximately 200 smartphones at once

## ReFa hair dryer repair service surpasses 2,000 cumulative cases, with repair inquiries increasing from across Japan

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:44:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191684.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079351-en.html
- anchor: #n3022611
- Companies mentioned: リファドライヤー修理センター

## “Miss Seventeen,” a gateway to becoming a top model or popular actor, announces its 2026 winners! 4 new exclusive “Seventeen” models selected from 2,692 applicants!

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:10:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000928.000011454.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079297-en.html
- anchor: #n3022594
- Companies mentioned: 集英社、Seventeen、スターダストプロモーション、ABEMA

Facts:
- 2,692 applicants
- More than 1.2 million total social media followers

## [Match report] Japan men’s national handball team “Comets JAPAN” defeats クウェート to reach the semifinals

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:00:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000316.000106743.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079298-en.html
- anchor: #n3022595
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会、クウェート、バーレーン、ホンコン・チャイナ、豊田合成

Facts:
- Japan 37 (23-12, 14-20) 32 クウェート
- 中田 航太 9
- 杉岡 尚樹 9
- 蔦谷 大雅 8
- 吉野 樹 3
- 田中 大介 2
- 水町 孝太郎 2
- 部井久アダム勇樹 1
- 渡部 仁 1
- 後藤 隼 1

## 野沢温泉蒸留所 to release its first single malt whisky on November 6, 2026 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000089162.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079311-en.html
- anchor: #n3022602
- Companies mentioned: 野沢温泉蒸留所、Nozawa Onsen Distillery株式会社

Facts:
- Volume
- Alcohol content
- Suggested retail price
- Launch date

## Uravation begins offering implementation services for AI search optimization (AIEO). It measures citation rates across 5 AI search engines and handles landing-page copy, structuring, distribution and weekly measurement to help clients get cited in answers

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000137731.html
- anchor: #n3022601
- Companies mentioned: Uravation、ChatGPT、Gemini、Perplexity、Claude、Google AI Overview

Facts:
- 63.4% for Perplexity
- 20.8% for ChatGPT
- 17.1% for Google AI Overview
- 13.1% for Gemini
- 13.0% for Claude
- Measurement report: ¥300,000
- Implementation service: ¥500,000 initial fee
- ¥200,000 per month
- AIEO training (in-house implementation): ¥400,000 per person

## [Event report] Rice harvesting experience held in Minamiaso Village, the water source area, as part of groundwater conservation efforts! “Minamiaso Village Rice Harvesting Experience Event 2026” to be held on September 26 (Sat.)!

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000307.000045997.html
- anchor: #n3022600
- Companies mentioned: プレミアムウォーター株式会社、ハイコムウォーター株式会社、しゃかりき

Facts:
- 10th event
- More than 1.5 million total social media followers
- Shelf life is approximately 6 months from manufacture when unopened

## From Univer Kobe Tennis Club to “JAPAN” again this year. Many players to compete in the 88th All Japan Veterans Tennis Championships

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000379.000021838.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079305-en.html
- anchor: #n3022599
- Companies mentioned: ITCテニススクール、株式会社ITC、SDCグループ、日本テニス協会

Facts:
- 12 players in the main draw
- 8 players in qualifying

## [English conversation × generational perspectives] ネイティブキャンプ releases new learning materials exploring Generation Z’s “attitudes toward work” and “becoming an adult”

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001231.000012419.html
- anchor: #n3022598
- Companies mentioned: ネイティブキャンプ、ネイティブキャンプ英会話、ネイティブキャンプ キッズ、ネイティブキャンプ ビジネス、Native Camp Japanese、ネイティブキャンプ留学、ネイティブキャンプ法人向けサービス、ネイティブキャンプ教育機関向けサービス、Going Global 世界への挑戦

Facts:
- Instructors from more than 140 countries around the world
- More than 15,000 instructors from a diverse range of backgrounds
- More than 32,000 rich learning materials
- 80 million lessons to date
- A family plan for 1,980 yen (tax included) that the whole family can use

## １冊まるごと水着グラビア！ A4ワイド判＆大ボリューム112ページ＆付録両面ポスター！ 一ノ瀬瑠菜22ページ撮り下ろしグラビアほか、総勢12名の豪華グラビアオールスター！

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001308.000060318.html
- anchor: #n3022597
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワン・パブリッシング、BOMB、DRAW♡ME、Sophià la Mode、AND CaaaLL、NMB48、Amazon、楽天、セブンネット、HMV

Facts:
- List price: ¥1,800 (tax included)
- Saturday, September 26, 2026

## Earlier than anywhere else! Online event analyzing the Reiwa 8 design-drawing exam, to be held 2 days after the actual exam!

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002949.000021078.html
- anchor: #n3022596
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社

Facts:
- 10月11日(日)21:00頃(予定) 講評の公開
- 10月12日(月祝)16:00頃(予定) 答案プラン例公開
- October 13 (Tue.), 19:30–

## 51.8% of companies in Mie Prefecture face a shortage of full-time employees; ATIS × Central AX to hold an AI utilization seminar for business owners at 四日市商工会議所 on October 5

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:21:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000188813.html
- anchor: #n3022384
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ATIS、株式会社Central AX、帝国データバンク、ラグザス株式会社、四日市商工会議所

Facts:
- 定員は30社（1社3名まで）
- 227 cases nationwide
- 24.1% in Tokyo, Osaka Prefecture and Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
- 6.0% in other regions
- 62.0% in other regions
- 35.5% in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture

## Look closer: Kasumi Mori becomes ambassador for LINKA Crystal Mist and LINKA Sleek On! New commercial showcasing “cuteness” and “mature charm” to be released online from September 26 (Saturday)

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000084858.html
- anchor: #n3022331
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイビビッド、LINKA

Facts:
- Celebrating its 13th anniversary
- Price: 9,900 yen (tax included)
- Price: 7,700 yen (tax included)

## “Youngest couple” became pregnant at 15 and married at 16: From postpartum depression and Ménière’s disease to annual sales of 4 billion yen after overcoming hardships following marriage! Entrepreneur Makiko Kawamura talks about how she became a high-powered career woman: “Talented women are being overlooked in Japan”

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004025.000064643.html
- anchor: #n3022330
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、ゴールドマン・サックス

Facts:
- Annual sales are approximately 4 billion yen
- Her basic salary at the time was 50 million yen a year
- Her highest annual income was approximately 300 million yen

## [Matsuyama, Ehime] “Private Sauna 浅海店” changes its name to “P・SPO BASE浅海店”

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:52:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000598.000004256.html
- anchor: #n3022266
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三福ホールディングス、P・SPO、Private Sauna 浅海店、P・SPO BASE浅海店

Facts:
- 1日2組限定
- 1組最大6名
- 10:00–15:00 4,400 yen (tax included)
- 17:00–23:00 5,500 yen (tax included)
- Parking: 16 spaces

## A talk session with former professional baseball player and commentator Daisuke Matsuzaka and Kazuhiko Sugawara of Alternative Wealth Strategy will be held on November 14 (Saturday), both at the venue and online!

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:45:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000057001.html
- anchor: #n3022271
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クレア・ライフ・パートナーズ、西武ライオンズ、ボストン・レッドソックス、中日ドラゴンズ、横浜高等学校

Facts:
- In-person attendance is limited to the first 30 people
- Online: first 1,000 people
- Venue: 5,500 yen (tax included)
- Online: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Number of employees: 87 (including full-time and non-regular employees) [as of July 24, 2025]

## A look at Yang Dai-kang's retirement ceremony! Mentor Masahiro Hiramatsu makes a surprise appearance, revealing the spirit passed on during his high school years

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:57:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167825
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079406-en.html
- anchor: #n3027030
- Companies mentioned: Oisix新潟スワンズ、北海道日本ハムファイターズ、読売ジャイアンツ

Oisix新潟スワンズ held a retirement game and ceremony for Yang Dai-kang. His mentor, manager Masahiro Hiramatsu, made a surprise appearance, creating a moving moment. Yang made his final appearance as the leadoff hitter and center fielder.

## Famous Taiwanese night market to shut down and be demolished! 27 years of memories gone, with “more than 100 vendors forced to leave”; vendors urgently form self-help group to petition

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:41:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167820
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079403-en.html
- anchor: #n3027031

Fuhua Night Market and Fuguo Road Evening Market in Yongkang, Tainan, are at risk of closing at the end of 2026 due to urban land readjustment. More than a hundred stallholders face threats to their livelihoods and have formed a self-help group to petition the city. The closures would deal a major blow to the local community and small businesses.

## Nagoya Asian Games: Esports Puyo Puyo player Kuo Tzu-ang wins bronze, while Japan’s 11-year-old prodigy takes gold and sets a record

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:00:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167816
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079400-en.html
- anchor: #n3027032

At the Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan's Kuo Tzu-ang won bronze in the esports event Puyo Puyo, while 11-year-old Japanese player Yuki Kurihara won gold as the youngest champion in history. The performances of both players drew attention.

## 國旅復甦？中秋連假訂房率今達高峰 嘉義市居冠、3縣市突破8成擠爆

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:56:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167818
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079290-en.html
- anchor: #n3022532
- Companies mentioned: 交通部観光署

During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, accommodation bookings in Taiwan peaked, with Chiayi City leading at 82.07%. Demand was strong in the south, east and outlying islands, and use of high-speed rail and island routes also increased. The Tourism Administration noted a rise in flexible travel plans.

## Taipei and Taichung lose out! Taiwan’s most popular domestic travel destination is praised for “cheap food, spectacular and stunning scenery”—so much fun you won’t want to leave

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:48:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167819
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079332-en.html
- anchor: #n3022533

On the second day of the 4-day Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers' Day holiday, Chiayi City ranked as Taiwan's top tourist destination, with an 82.07% hotel occupancy rate. Its food, culture and convenient transportation were key factors in its popularity.

## Are young Americans no longer hostile toward Beijing? Poll reveals a “generation gap”: Gen Z sees China as a rival, not a mortal enemy

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167814
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079296-en.html
- anchor: #n3022534
- Companies mentioned: 芝加哥全球事務委員会、皮ユ研究センター、Harris Poll

A survey found that Generation Z in the United States is more likely to view China as an "opponent," but feels less hostility toward it than previous generations. The findings highlight a generational divide in geopolitical perceptions.

## New Life Insurance donates fitness equipment to police, supporting the safety of frontline officers on duty

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:27:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167817
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079287-en.html
- anchor: #n3022535
- Companies mentioned: 内政部警政署刑事警察局

新光人壽 donated fitness equipment to Taipei City Police Department’s Zhongzheng First Precinct, thanking officers for their hard work maintaining public safety and promoting their physical and mental well-being. The move reflects corporate support for public safety.

## Be careful packing for overseas travel! Bringing these 3 items back to Taiwan, whether in carry-on or checked luggage, can result in an immediate fine of 200,000; customs will confiscate and destroy them

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:02:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167815
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079293-en.html
- anchor: #n3022536

Taoyuan International Airport saw a large number of arriving and departing passengers during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. The Customs Administration warned that bringing in pork products could incur fines starting at 200,000, and emphasized baggage regulations and disease-prevention measures.

## Why aren’t highways built in a straight line? It’s not to save money! The “deliberate curves” are designed to save lives

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167405
- anchor: #n3022267

Highways are not straight to prevent drivers' alertness from declining; this is a safety-design measure. The engineering prioritizes people's lives over cost savings, with psychological considerations taken into account.

## B-1 bombers paired with sea bass! Hu Zhendong explains the show of force: The more frequent the Trump-Xi meetings, the more Taiwan needs to keep a close eye on “this issue”

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:47:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167807
- anchor: #n3022268

When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the United States, the US welcomed him with B-1B bombers. Hu Zhentong, a former US Defense Department official, said attention should be focused on developments in arms sales to Taiwan rather than the ceremonial staging of the US-China summit.

## Rejects Iran’s 7-day ceasefire! WSJ: Trump threatens to resume airstrikes after the midterm elections

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:40:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167810
- anchor: #n3022269

US President Trump rejected Iran's proposal for a 7-day ceasefire and suggested that airstrikes could resume after the midterm elections. The United States is seeking more favorable negotiations through economic pressure.

## Government payments for the Mid-Autumn Festival! Remember to claim these 5 payments, worth up to 100,000 per person: a Mid-Autumn gift, shopping vouchers and Labor Insurance Bureau benefits explained

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:27:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167812
- anchor: #n3022270

Toward the end of September, Taiwan's central and local governments are rolling out labor insurance benefits, Mid-Autumn Festival stipends and regional revitalization vouchers. The aid is focused on older adults and low-income groups, with payments of up to 100,000 yuan.

## Electricity bills to surge nearly 13%? Reports say the rate could exceed 4.2 per kWh; a look at September’s electricity price review and average rates in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:12:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167813
- anchor: #n3022272
- Companies mentioned: 台電

Taiwan's electricity rate review committee made no decision on a rate increase in September. 台電 will temporarily absorb higher fuel costs and maintain current rates after October. The government is expected to provide subsidies to avoid increasing the public's burden.

## Can massive AI computing investments pay off? Goldman Sachs: 6 tech giants must generate $1.42 trillion in revenue in 2028–2030

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6616372
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079397-en.html
- anchor: #n3026968
- Companies mentioned: Alphabet、Amazon、Microsoft、Meta、Oracle、SpaceX

Goldman Sachs analyzed AI computing-power investment by 6 major US IT companies and estimated that they will need to generate $1.42 trillion in revenue in 2028–2030. This is necessary to achieve a 15% ROIC.

## Micron earnings next week could bring a “see-saw market”; analyst says 輝達’s Rubin effect will not kick in until next year

- Published: 2026-09-26T16:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6616237
- anchor: #n3022470
- Companies mentioned: 美光科技、輝達

As 美光科技 prepares to release its financial results next week, analysts predict the impact of 輝達's new Rubin chip will become fully apparent in 2027. Demand for HBM4 memory is increasing and could affect 美光科技's earnings.

## Trump-Xi meeting ends: Heavy on symbolism, limited on substantive progress; a look at the 4 key takeaways

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6616067
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079284-en.html
- anchor: #n3022471
- Companies mentioned: 中国国家主席习近平、美国总统川普

中国国家主席习近平 concluded a 3-day visit to the United States and met with 美国总统川普. The two sides reached limited agreements on issues including trade and AI controls, but high-level diplomacy helped stabilize the political situation.

## Yen nears the 160 mark! Expectations of another Japanese intervention grow as a strong dollar poses an obstacle

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:10:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6616371
- anchor: #n3022472
- Companies mentioned: Bannockburn Capital Markets、三井住友日興証券、Trade Nation

The yen has weakened further, with the dollar-yen exchange rate approaching 160 yen. Markets expect Japan to intervene in the currency market, but a stronger dollar driven by rising US interest rates is a constraint. The authorities' response is being watched closely.

## The dollar’s “death cross” is approaching. Could Trump welcome it?

- Published: 2026-09-26T15:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6616245
- anchor: #n3022206
- Companies mentioned: Oppenheimer & Co.

A "death cross" in the US dollar-yen exchange rate appears imminent, raising the likelihood that the 17-month uptrend will reverse. This could work in the Trump administration's favor.

## Is Meta’s recent rally just the “beginning”? “This key price” is crucial, with Wall Street’s highest price target reaching $995

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:17:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6616380
- anchor: #n3022207
- Companies mentioned: Meta、OpenAI、Canaccord Genuity、TD Cowen、德意志銀行、Tigress Financial Partners

Facts:
- Meta shares fell 3.33% on Friday (25), closing at $751.66
- The market is also watching whether Meta can break through the $800 mark
- Meta is still up nearly 13% for the week
- Muse’s global revenue could rise from $55 million in 2026
- To $1.8 billion in 2027
- Reaching $27 billion in 2030

## Bank of America: Micron reports earnings next week; these 2 figures are key to watch

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:10:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6616199
- anchor: #n3022208
- Companies mentioned: 美银证券、花旗、《巴隆週刊》

美光科技 will report its fourth-quarter earnings on September 30. Bank of America analysts identified gross margin and capital expenditures as key figures to watch. Rising DRAM and NAND market prices have driven the stock higher, but long-term pricing agreements and the sustainability of AI investment remain key market concerns.

## 【臻鼎-KY】Announcement: The company will redeem its fifth overseas unsecured convertible bond early on 115年 October 26 (ISIN: XS3170882131)

- Published: 2026-09-25T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- 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=sii&co_id=4958&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=170423&spoke_date=20260925
- anchor: #n3022619

臻鼎科技控股 announced that it will redeem all of its fifth overseas unsecured convertible bonds early on 115年 October 26. More than 90% of the bonds have been processed, meeting the conditions for early redemption. The move strengthens its financial structure and is positive for investors.

## 【力銘】 announces that the Board of Directors approved a change of business address

- Published: 2026-09-25T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- 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=sii&co_id=3593&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=163954&spoke_date=20260925
- anchor: #n3022618

The board of directors of 力銘科技股份有限公司 resolved to change the company’s business address, relocating from Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, to Qianzhen District. This is a material announcement made in accordance with the law and has no immediate material impact on shareholders’ interests.

## 【中信金】Announcement, on behalf of subsidiary 中國信託商業銀行, of the transfer of credit assets

- Published: 2026-09-25T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- 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=sii&co_id=2891&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=94425&spoke_date=20260925
- anchor: #n3022617
- Companies mentioned: 中國信託商業銀行、台北富邦商業銀行

中國信託商業銀行 transferred loan claims worth 3.65 billion yen to Taipei Fubon Bank’s Tokyo branch to optimize its asset structure. This is a routine financial transaction between unrelated parties and is in line with market practice.