# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-26 18:00–21:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 62 items from 3 sources; Japan, 31 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## White Sox batter Montgomery strikes out 224 times, setting MLB single-season record

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:40:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260183.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079778-en.html
- anchor: #n3027771
- Companies mentioned: 芝加哥白襪、亞利桑那響尾蛇、科羅拉多洛磯

Facts:
- Struck out for the 224th time this season
- He struck out 223 times over the full season that year
- Has appeared in 151 games so far this season
- 打擊率1成99
- 上壘率2成85
- 長打率4成07
- Hit 31 home runs
- Drove in 87 runs
- Strikeout rate reached 35.4%
- 35.5% for Japanese teammate Munetaka Murakami

## “Hurdling sweetheart” 張博雅 unfazed by rain, advances to Asian Games 100-meter hurdles final

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:32:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260182.aspx
- anchor: #n3027767
- Companies mentioned: 張博雅、中島瞳、易柏安、謝元愷、林翊凱

Facts:
- 跑出13秒08的成績
- 今年8月才以12秒62的成績刷新日本全國紀錄
- 跑出14秒05的成績

## Iranian president: Supreme leader backs new proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:27:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260181.aspx
- anchor: #n3027766
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗通訊社（IRNA）、哥倫比亞廣播公司（CBS）

Facts:
- Iranian frozen assets estimated to be worth at least $12 billion are unfrozen

## 美國 envoy to Central Asia: Rubio to lead delegation of U.S. companies to Uzbekistan in October

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:22:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260180.aspx
- anchor: #n3027763
- Companies mentioned: 美國企業、美國

Facts:
- More than 100 美國企業
- Mid-October

## Taiwan’s economic strategy shifts in the AI era; Hsu Tien-tsai: decentralized small alliances can expand globally

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:13:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260179.aspx
- anchor: #n3027762
- Companies mentioned: 商研院、捷克中小企業協會（AMSP ČR）、台積電

Facts:
- Lead 1.5 million small and medium-sized businesses onto the international stage
- Become a global leader in the AI boom over the next 20 and 30 years

## Taiwan loses Asian Games women’s basketball bronze-medal game; Hsiao Yu-wen holds her own against 223-centimeter center, “with room to spare”

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:03:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260178.aspx
- anchor: #n3027754
- Companies mentioned: 台灣女籃、中國女籃

Facts:
- Lost to China 64-77
- Scored 6 points
- Scored 6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds

## Su Chiao-hui promotes trendy fundraising merchandise; Chen family association forms support group

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:58:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260177.aspx
- anchor: #n3027693
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、新北陳姓宗親後援會

Facts:
- 11 district chairpersons of the New Taipei Chen Clan Association
- Witnessed more than 200 years of cultural development in Xindian

## Traffic likely to snarl on 13 highway sections on the 3rd day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday; northbound National Freeway 5 may be congested until midnight

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:52:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609260176.aspx
- anchor: #n3027631
- Companies mentioned: 交通部高公局

Facts:
- Today's traffic volume is estimated at 114 million vehicle-kilometers
- Northbound traffic volume could reach 62 million vehicle-kilometers

## 印尼 accelerates push for EU trade deal, hopes to sign in October and gain earlier market access

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:42:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260175.aspx
- anchor: #n3027630
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲聯盟、印尼、歐盟執委會、雅加達郵報、歐盟駐印尼暨汶萊大使、歐盟主管貿易事務的執行委員、歐盟執委會主席

Facts:
- Open 80% of tariff lines
- Reach 96% within 5 years
- Exceed 98% within 15 years
- Cover nearly 100% of trade value
- 印尼 market of about 280 million people
- About 44% of 印尼 exports to the EU qualify for the EU Generalized Scheme of Preferences

## Pope meets migrants ahead of open-air Mass in Paris, calls for dignity and peaceful coexistence

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:39:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260174.aspx
- anchor: #n3027627
- Companies mentioned: 羅天主教、法新社、柏姬達之家

Facts:
- 4-day visit to France
- About 600,000 people
- 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide
- The war in Ukraine enters its 5th year

## Kenting tour boat runs aground at HongchaiKeng; rescue boat also stranded, Coast Guard helps 17 passengers evacuate

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:34:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609260173.aspx
- anchor: #n3027626
- Companies mentioned: 小海豚1號、小海豚3號、海巡署、第十四海巡隊、屏東縣政府消防局第四大隊

Facts:
- 17 passengers
- A total of 22 people stranded
- About 150 meters

## Japanese and U.S. leaders concerned about yen’s decline; 高市早苗 says undervaluation of yen is a problem

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:25:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609260172.aspx
- anchor: #n3027555
- Companies mentioned: 高市早苗、川普、片山皋月、貝森特、Scott Bessent

Facts:
- 1美元兌156日圓後半段

## Impact of U.S.-Iran war gradually fades; UAE economy stabilizes, Taiwanese businesses grow more confident

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:21:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260170.aspx
- anchor: #n3027505
- Companies mentioned: 阿拉伯聯合大公國、杜拜、阿聯台商會、亞洲台灣商會聯合總會、微軟

Facts:
- More than 4.5 million people currently live in 杜拜
- People of Indian origin, accounting for 40%, are the largest foreign resident group. Taiwanese people are a small minority there, and fewer than 20 Taiwanese businesses have long-term operations in 杜拜
- The UAE ranks first among global economies with an exceptionally high usage rate of 73.3%
- That is far above the global average of 18.8% among the working-age population

## 名古屋亞運桌球男單 林昀儒晉級4強保底銅牌

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:19:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260171.aspx
- anchor: #n3027504
- Companies mentioned: 林昀儒、陳顥樺、莊智淵、林詩棟、馮翊新、王楚欽

Facts:
- 11-7
- 8-11
- 11 to 9
- 11-5
- World No. 6
- 1 silver medal
- 1 bronze medal
- 0-4

## Lee Sichuan’s “three cultural policies”: distribute cultural vouchers and waive rent for creative spaces

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:18:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260169.aspx
- anchor: #n3027506
- Companies mentioned: 育化民族舞蹈團、新北巨蛋城

Facts:
- Issue 150,000 “New Taipei Culture Vouchers” each year
- Each worth NT$600

## Wildfires in Indonesia threaten orangutan habitat; 國際自然保育聯盟 sounds alarm

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:11:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260168.aspx
- anchor: #n3027501
- Companies mentioned: 國際自然保育聯盟、法新社、林業部

Facts:
- Wildfires are currently burning in habitat for 52% of Borneo’s orangutan population
- Including 13 of the 20 largest remaining populations
- The government has rescued 100 animals threatened by wildfires
- Including 53 orangutans

## 黃國昌花蓮輔選2度與藍營參選人同框 藍白合引討論

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:10:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260167.aspx
- anchor: #n3027502
- Companies mentioned: 民众党、国民党

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections

## Taiwan absent from list of Xi-Trump meeting outcomes; analyst says focus is first on issues with room for cooperation

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:09:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609260166.aspx
- anchor: #n3027503
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、新華社、美國白宮、上海海峽兩岸研究會、中國人民大學

Facts:
- A war 9,500 miles away from us

## Military aircraft crashes in Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 13; authorities launch investigation

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:08:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260165.aspx
- anchor: #n3027492
- Companies mentioned: 剛果民主共和國、路透社、寬哥省、基威特、金夏沙、肯吉市

Facts:
- At least 13 dead

## Typhoon death toll in Japan’s Kanto region rises to 12; residents fear another storm

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:07:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260164.aspx
- anchor: #n3027493
- Companies mentioned: 朝日新聞、日本放送協會（NHK）、讀賣新聞

Facts:
- Death toll has risen to 12
- Another 4 people are missing
- 中心氣壓990百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center of 30 meters per second
- Maximum instantaneous wind speed of 40 meters per second
- Floodwaters about 1 meter deep

## Taiwan-friendly Czech bubble tea shop to close; owner thanks Taiwanese people for their longstanding support

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:05:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260163.aspx
- anchor: #n3027494
- Companies mentioned: Lootea

Facts:
- The 30th of this month will be the last day of business

## Wu Hsiu-hua’s fan becomes a great help at the barbecue; Chen Ying hosts family day and tells stories

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:59:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260162.aspx
- anchor: #n3027431
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、衛福部

Facts:
- Children aged 0 to 18 receive a “Child and Youth Growth Allowance” of NT$5,000 per month

## 曼谷 mayor says flood situation has stabilized, residents need not worry about shortages

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:55:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260161.aspx
- anchor: #n3027369
- Companies mentioned: 曼谷、法新社、中央社

Facts:
- Nearly 48 hours of heavy rain
- All 50 districts declared disaster areas
- Rainfall reached nearly 300 millimeters
- At least 13 roads were flooded
- Floodwaters may take as long as 2 days to recede
- Floodwaters are expected to take 2 to 3 days to drain
- About 980 people are currently staying in temporary shelters
- 36 people who are bedridden long-term have been transferred to hospitals

## Penghu’s Chuangxin Book Market and community book fair feature creative goods and food

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:36:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260160.aspx
- anchor: #n3027368
- Companies mentioned: 趙二呆的藝術世界

Facts:
- The 2-day Penghu “Chuangxin Book Market and Community Book Fair” opened today
- More than 60 local and international creative-industry stalls
- More than 2,000 people attended
- 60 creative-industry stalls from Japan, Taiwan and Penghu
- 40 creative food offerings
- 10 reading rooms and cultural experiences

## Why spend extra just to qualify for free shipping? An introduction to behavioral economics [Book excerpt]

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:35:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609265003.aspx
- anchor: #n3027367
- Companies mentioned: 慶應義塾大學、兒童新聞週刊、先覺出版

Facts:
- Originally planned to buy only NT$800 worth of items
- Add another 200 yuan and shipping is free
- Shipping costs just 50 yuan
- Collect 8 stamps to redeem one free car wash
- Collect 10 stamps for one free car wash

## 蘇慧倫首當開球嘉賓 事先練球怕投歪

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:27:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609260159.aspx
- anchor: #n3027365
- Companies mentioned: 台鋼雄鷹

## Lai Hung-cheng reaches the top with 142 holds: “It’s all memories and part of the journey”

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:24:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260158.aspx
- anchor: #n3027366
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將隊、台鋼雄鷹隊、興農牛隊、義大犀牛、樂天桃猿

Facts:
- 142 holds
- His 4th successful relief appearance of the season
- Accumulated over 15 seasons

## 中油: Gasoline and diesel prices will remain unchanged from the 28th; 95-octane unleaded stays at 32.7 yuan

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:23:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609260157.aspx
- anchor: #n3027363
- Companies mentioned: 中油、沙烏地阿拉伯

Facts:
- 92-octane unleaded gasoline at NT$31.2 per liter
- Gasoline and diesel subsidies totaled about 24.02 billion yuan

## Dongyin Township holds its annual island-wide barbecue, keeping alive the tradition of military and civilians as one family

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:19:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260145.aspx
- anchor: #n3027360
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、陸軍東引指揮部、馬祖高中

Facts:
- About 800 people registered this year
- Dongyin Township’s Mid-Autumn Moonlight Festival has been held for more than 10 consecutive years

## On Taipei City’s election race, 蔣萬安 says competition is indeed fierce and he will remain vigilant

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:18:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260144.aspx
- anchor: #n3027361
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、蔣萬安、沈伯洋、秦慧珠、馬英九、王偉忠

Facts:
- 蔣萬安 could win 55% of the vote

## 川普: Treasury Secretary 貝森特 will not become AI czar

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:16:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260143.aspx
- anchor: #n3027362
- Companies mentioned: 川普、貝森特、Super Intelligence、人工智慧部隊、AI Force、中國國務院副總理何立峰、中國國家主席習近平

## 台大 standout 郭子昂 wins bronze in esports at the Asian Games, hopes to show the world Taiwan’s strength

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:14:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260142.aspx
- anchor: #n3027357
- Companies mentioned: 台大、陽明交大

Facts:
- 現年32歲的郭子昂
- Previously worked as a software engineer for 4 or 5 years
- 4強戰以3比10不敵韓國選手姜東信

## Father and daughter in Taitung run for village chief; each wins with just 1 vote

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:13:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260141.aspx
- anchor: #n3027358
- Companies mentioned: 黃德炘、黃明貞、陳銘風、陳建廷、陳宏宗、周福安、翁聖惠

Facts:
- 43 candidates are running unopposed
- Including 3 township chiefs
- 3 county council seats
- 31 village and borough chiefs
- 6 township and city representative seats
- 8 candidates vie for 5 seats in the 2nd district

## Volunteers return with shovels for the Guangfu Gratitude and Community Festival; 季連成 thanks them for helping rebuild

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:09:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260140.aspx
- anchor: #n3027359
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、花蓮縣議會、光復糖廠

Facts:
- The help and encouragement of 500,000 visits by “shovel superheroes,” including volunteer cooking teams, machinery volunteers and medical volunteers from across Taiwan
- Another 260 million cubic meters of earth and rock remain upstream on the Mataian Creek
- Disaster relief work completed in 24 days

## K-pop group lead singer NIEL enters the Chinese-language market, practices Chinese and hopes to eat hot pot

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:02:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609260139.aspx
- anchor: #n3027350
- Companies mentioned: TEEN TOP、ARKis

Facts:
- First solo full-Chinese single, “Fearless”

## Brothers’ 2 straight losses to the Rakuten Monkeys hurt their championship hopes; 平野惠一: “There’s a gap in ability”

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:57:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260138.aspx
- anchor: #n3027289
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、樂天桃猿、富邦悍將、鄭浩均

Facts:
- Their first-place position in the second half has been cut to just a half-game lead

## 美日大規模軍演在即 將首度部署日本長程飛彈

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:55:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260134.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079467-en.html
- anchor: #n3027228
- Companies mentioned: 日本、美国、共同社、朝日新聞、中央社

Facts:
- 日本自衛隊與美軍將在10月啟動雙方每兩年舉行一次的「利劍」（Keen Sword）演習
- The two sides will mobilize tens of thousands of troops
- The Ministry of Defense plans to hold the event at the Kengun Garrison on October 3

## U.S. imposes ban on 伊朗航空公司; Iraq seeks exemption

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:55:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260137.aspx
- anchor: #n3027225
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗航空公司、美國財政部

Facts:
- Iranian airlines will be “shut down” on the 23rd
- A road trip home taking more than 12 hours

## Third day of the Mid-Autumn holiday: congestion expected on sections of Provincial Highway 61, including between Tamsui and Bali

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:52:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609260136.aspx
- anchor: #n3027226
- Companies mentioned: 公路局、TPASS 2.0

Facts:
- 最高享4折優惠
- Western Taiwan intercity buses operated a total of 2164 trips
- Transported 43,430 passengers
- Eastern Taiwan intercity bus routes operated a total of 545 trips
- Transported 12,670 passengers
- Western Taiwan intercity buses still have 45% of seats available
- Eastern Taiwan intercity buses still have 65% of seats available

## Mostly cloudy to sunny across Taiwan before the 30th; Taipei and inland areas in western Taiwan should prepare for highs of 36 degrees

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:51:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609260135.aspx
- anchor: #n3027227
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、交通部中央氣象署

Facts:
- Highs of 36 degrees are possible in the Taipei Basin and inland areas in western Taiwan
- Highs will generally be around 31 to 35 degrees across Taiwan
- Overnight and early-morning lows will be around 23 to 27 degrees
- Highs in central and southern Taiwan will be around 31 to 34 degrees
- Around 29 to 31 degrees in northern and eastern Taiwan
- Highs in Taipei and Taoyuan could still reach 31 to 33 degrees

## The main story Part 4, “Twelve Star Play Arc,” of the anime RPG “Princess Connect! Re:Dive” is set to begin on September 30!

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:41:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001307.000005593.html
- anchor: #n3027768
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cygames、DMM GAMES

Facts:
- From 12:00 on Wednesday, September 30
- More than 100 heroines
- Scheduled to take place from 12:00 on October 23
- October 31, 11:59
- From October 9
- iOS and Google Play versions: February 15, 2018
- DMM GAMES version: May 22, 2018

## [Okayama University] Katayama 夏帆 and Fujii 颯大 of the 岡山大学ヨット部 receive the Okayama University Student Sports Award (International Sports Award)

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:36:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004281.000072793.html
- anchor: #n3027769
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人岡山大学、岡山大学ヨット部

Facts:
- 2026 (Reiwa 8)
- September 10, 2026
- From August 10 to 17

## TVアニメ『Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活』×「モンスト」コラボ第2弾を9月27日（日）0：00より開催！

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:33:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000875.000025121.html
- anchor: #n3027770
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MIXI、株式会社ギフティ、KADOKAWA、Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活4製作委員会

Facts:
- The number of users worldwide has surpassed 66 million
- Up to 10,000 yen in Eraberu Pay®
- A total of 1,000 winners (instant draw)
- 100 winners (drawing held at a later date)

## 株式会社Oishii Lab begins operating 2 delivery-focused locations on Uber Eats

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:21:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000180687.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079764-en.html
- anchor: #n3027764
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Oishii Lab、Uber Eats、Aubrey House、Oishii Lab 西麻布、Be2、カフェラボ

Facts:
- Delivery on Uber Eats begins on April 1, 2026.
- In the standard 16-ounce (approximately 470 ml) size

## [Okayama University] Holds a two-way short-term international collaborative learning program with 東海大学 in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:17:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004280.000072793.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079762-en.html
- anchor: #n3027765
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人岡山大学、東海大学

Facts:
- 13 students from our university
- 12 students from 東海大学
- A total of 4 weeks

## “毬amulet (まりゅれっと),” a processed-products brand made with Hachinohe’s branded beef “八戸毬姫牛,” wins the 青森県物産振興協会会長賞 at the Aomori Prefecture Specialty Products Contest

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000157098.html
- anchor: #n3027756
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イチカワファーム、青森県物産振興協会

Facts:
- Raises approximately 1,200 beef cattle
- Recorded glutamic acid at 28 mg/100 g
- The glutamic acid content of typical beef is approximately 10 to 15 mg/100 g

## Youthful energy bursts in “Sparkling Citrus Sherbet”: 高知国際高校 students develop the idea, and Kochi Ice, winner of the top prize at the Kochi Family’s Delicious Foods Awards 2026, brings it to market and reports to the prefectural vice governor. 1,500 units sold at the school festival. Goes on sale at ローソン and サニーマート in the prefecture

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000157400.html
- anchor: #n3027755
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社高知アイス、ローソン、サニーマート、日本航空（JAL）、高知国際高校、Koice（コイス）

Facts:
- Sales began on September 7, 2026, at ローソン, サニーマート and roadside stations in Kochi Prefecture
- Net volume: 100 ml
- Exports to 28 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, Thailand and the United States

## 月詠み (ツクヨミ)東名阪ツアー『Life of Lies』2026年11月より開催決定！名古屋公演は初の開催！

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000051311.html
- anchor: #n3027761
- Companies mentioned: 月詠み、ユリイ・カノン、熊味噌、ZAIKO株式会社

Facts:
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026: GORILLA HALL OSAKA, Osaka
- Wednesday, November 25: NAGOYA ReNY limited, Nagoya
- Tuesday, December 1: Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO), Tokyo

## 「モンスターストライク」初のレギュラーラジオ番組「指出毬亜・前田佳織里の今夜もモンストップ！」10月2日（金）より文化放送で放送開始！

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000876.000025121.html
- anchor: #n3027760
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MIXI、文化放送、モンスターストライク

Facts:
- The number of users worldwide has surpassed 66 million
- 660 yen per month (tax included)

## The 5 original members of REAL AKIBA BOYZ. Saturday, February 6, 2027: LAST LIVE “ROOTS” “Goodbye, see you again.” —The 5 who started it all will say “goodbye” and “see you again” at the “promised place”—

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001023.000060459.html
- anchor: #n3027759
- Companies mentioned: REAL AKIBA BOYZ、ROOTS/REAL AKIBA BOYZ、METEORA st.、株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ、YOASOBI、オーイシマサヨシ、REAL AKIBA BAND、REAL AKIBA JUNIORZ

Facts:
- Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027
- RAB will enter its 20th year since formation in October 2026
- YouTube channel reaches 1 million subscribers
- More than 1 billion total views for related videos online

## Collaboration details revealed! SPINNS × 午前0時のプリンセス 4th-anniversary project, second installment! In-store event also announced

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001142.000009612.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079739-en.html
- anchor: #n3027758
- Companies mentioned: SPINNS、午前0時のプリンセス、エイベックス・クラン株式会社、株式会社ヒューマンフォーラム

Facts:
- Popular creators with more than 7.5 million followers across social media
- 資本金：10 百万円

## DRAW♡ME, an idol group from the YouTube channel “佐久間宣行のNOBROCK TV,” set for major-label debut on Wednesday, October 14! The title is “勝ち確♡ラヴ”

- Published: 2026-09-26T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005019.000013546.html
- anchor: #n3027757
- Companies mentioned: DRAW♡ME、ソニーミュージック、ハロー！プロジェクト、モーニング娘。、BEYOOOOONDS、Juice=Juice、佐久間宣行のNOBROCK TV

Facts:
- The 5,000 venue tickets sold out immediately
- The livestream tickets also sold 70,000 copies
- Ranked 7th on the Oricon weekly chart
- NOB-1 / 1,540 yen (tax included)

## PLUMグループ, founded 76 years ago, holds a commemorative photo session for new adults from the social care independence support facility “LaLaの部屋”

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:45:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000187519.html
- anchor: #n3027692
- Companies mentioned: PLUMグループ、有限会社ウメイチ、社会福祉法人 岐阜羽島ボランティア協会、LaLaの部屋、岐阜スゥープス

Facts:
- This is the 3rd year PLUMグループ has held its commemorative photo session for new adults from “LaLaの部屋”
- 3 new adults took part this time

## [Okayama University] Professor Yosuke Togashi to receive the 5th Ishidate-Ueno Award

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:41:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004279.000072793.html
- anchor: #n3027628
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人岡山大学、公益財団法人中外創薬科学財団、日本学術振興会、日本学士院、日本医師会、日本医療研究開発機構（AMED）

Facts:
- The recipient will receive a certificate, trophy and 5 million yen in prize money
- 2025年には第22回日本学術振興会賞
- 2026年2月には第22回（令和7年度）日本学士院学術奨励賞

## Building new career paths for nurses from regional areas. A practicing nurse with experience in more than 4,000 cases launches medical art makeup and education businesses from Ueda, Nagano Prefecture

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:35:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000179893.html
- anchor: #n3027629
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビリーフ、Artmake Academy SERPENT、WULOP

Facts:
- People in their 40s to 60s

## “We didn’t want people to give up on cute shoes”: 株式会社靴飾り, headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, unveils attachable accessories for comfortable shoes.

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000190916.html
- anchor: #n3027553
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社靴飾り、CAMPFIRE

Facts:
- Preorders begin on the crowdfunding site CAMPFIRE on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
- Decorations such as ribbons, crystals, lace and mizuhiki will be available in up to 28 colors.
- Funding goal: 10,000 yen
- Reward price: 925 yen
- The “靴飾り” base and color samples for 28 colors are available from 3,925 yen each.
- Rewards will be shipped sequentially from the end of March 2027
- 設立：2026年3月 資本金：1,509 万円
- We received investments from 473 people.

## The new Men's Non-no models are a gateway to careers as top models and actors. In the magazine’s 40th anniversary year, 3 people were selected. Winners of the 41st Men's Non-no Model Audition announced!

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:18:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000938.000011454.html
- anchor: #n3027554
- Companies mentioned: 集英社、ビームス、Rakuten GirlsAward、MEN’S NON-NO、MEN'S NON-NO WEB

Facts:
- A total of 1,972 applications
- A total of 102,376 votes
- 400,000 yen worth of ビームス gift cards
- 20 current Men's Non-no models

## ものづくり展示会ナビ launches a survey on manufacturing industry trade show participation

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:09:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000179020.html
- anchor: #n3027495
- Companies mentioned: デジタル大サーカス株式会社、ものづくり展示会ナビ

Facts:
- 23 manufacturing-related events
- The response deadline is October 19, 2026

## “Delta Force” celebrates its 2nd anniversary! 96neko releases the commemorative song “突破-CRUSH THE FRAME-”! Beta version of the new 5v5 mode “Detonation” now available

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000150971.html
- anchor: #n3027500
- Companies mentioned: Team Jade、TiMi Studio Group、Tencent、Disney、Netflix、Call of Duty: Mobile、Metal Slug: Awakening、Proxima Beta Pte. Ltd.

Facts:
- Players can earn a total of 3,900 limited-time Delta Tickets, among other rewards
- 96neko’s commemorative song “突破-CRUSH THE FRAME-”
- 1.3 million X followers
- More than 1.21 million YouTube channel subscribers
- The cumulative number of views on Niconico Video and YouTube has surpassed 300 million
- Japanese voice acting for all 17 operators

## “Don’t get all soft and squishy!” Nobuhiko Takada talks passionately about the body with the president of a bone-setting clinic group for 30 minutes

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000151815.html
- anchor: #n3027499
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ほねごり、FMヨコハマ、K-MIX、FM長野

Facts:
- From Oct. 2026
- 3 stations: FMヨコハマ (Kanagawa Prefecture), K-MIX (Shizuoka Prefecture) and FM長野 (Nagano Prefecture)
- Approximately 2 years

## “2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN” announces the performance dates for its 1st wave of artists and its MCs! Official 2nd advance sales (single-day tickets) open today, September 26 (Saturday), at 19:00!

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000058351.html
- anchor: #n3027498
- Companies mentioned: KBS、株式会社エニー、ぴあライブクリエイティブ株式会社

Facts:
- Reserved seating (single-day ticket): 22,000 yen (tax included)
- Arena seat with premium lounge access (single-day ticket): 150,000 yen (tax included)
- Stand seat with premium lounge access (single-day ticket): 120,000 yen (tax included)

## FMヨコハマ新番組『ほねごり presents カラダおまかせラジオ』10月4日(日)放送スタート！

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000487.000034658.html
- anchor: #n3027497
- Companies mentioned: 横浜エフエム放送株式会社、株式会社ほねごり、FM長野、K-MIX

Facts:
- ※The first broadcast is October 4 (Sunday)
- Every Sunday, 12:30–13:00
- FMヨコハマ（84.7MHz）
- Launched in 1985 as Japan’s first independent FM station
- Celebrated its 40th anniversary on December 20, 2025

## October 20, 2026 (Tuesday) | Seminar for logistics and SCM managers on logistics trends and measures for compliance with the Act on Advancement of Integration and Streamlining of Distribution Business

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001367.000059144.html
- anchor: #n3027496
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング、船井総研SC

Facts:
- The event will be held on October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
- ・Date and time: October 20, 2026 (Tuesday), 14:00–15:00
- Capital: 98 million yen

## Practical disaster preparedness seminar for people with visual impairments

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:55:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000189298.html
- anchor: #n3027430
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人インターナショナル・ブラインドフットボール・ファウンデーション、IBF Foundation、VISI-ONE Innovation Hub、公益財団法人日本ケアフィット共育機構、参天製薬株式会社、公益財団法人日本ケアフィット教育機構

Facts:
- In-person attendance: around 20 people (planned)
- October 4 (Sunday), 14:00–16:00

## シルバニアファミリー×カフェ ココノハ！東京スカイツリータウン・ソラマチ店に期間限定コラボメニューが9/26（土）から登場

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:18:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002337.000024488.html
- anchor: #n3027364
- Companies mentioned: シルバニアファミリー、カフェ ココノハ、株式会社ポトマック、東京スカイツリータウン・ソラマチ店

Facts:
- Sparkling Star Carbonara 1,980 yen (tax included)
- Berry Garden Waffle 1,890 yen (tax included)
- Sunny Orange Float 990 yen (tax included)

## 2026 edition of the “NINZIA Impact Report” released

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000207.000029701.html
- anchor: #n3027351
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NINZIA、立命館ソーシャルインパクトファンド

Facts:
- The report is 40 pages long

## What is the battery “second life” business? Webinar explores the potential of EV reuse

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000181124.html
- anchor: #n3027356
- Companies mentioned: ジャパンブランディング株式会社、GUS Technology、住友商事、ウエストホールディングス株式会社、全国太陽光発電推進協議会

Facts:
- Approximately 1.43 million HEVs
- EVs, PHEVs and FCVs combined (approximately 50,000 vehicles)
- The approximately 1.43 million HEVs are 29 times the combined total of EVs, PHEVs and FCVs (approximately 50,000 vehicles)
- Average vehicle usage period: 12–15 years
- Capital: 110 million yen

## 2026年10月29日(木)東京ドームにて開催する音楽アワード「MTV VMAJ 2026」LIVE ACTに島袋寛子(SPEED)、ゲストに指原莉乃、渋谷龍太(SUPER BEAVER)が出演決定！

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000149509.html
- anchor: #n3027355
- Companies mentioned: MTV、SPEED、SUPER BEAVER、指原莉乃、株式会社カカクコム、KDDI株式会社、ピップ株式会社、The VOCALOID Collection Powered by dwango、ヤマハ株式会社、Amdocs、Vubiquity、MTV Japan

Facts:
- The event will be held for the 24th time
- Reserved seating: 19,800 yen (tax included)
- VIP-seat upgrade ticket: ¥39,800 (tax included)
- VIP-seat upgrade ticket with red carpet: ¥69,800 (tax included)

## 【TVer】アニメ『名探偵コナン』原作でも高い人気を誇る「茜色の千秋楽」の放送を記念して平次＆和葉が登場するエピソード全36話を1日1話ずつ無料配信

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000533.000002492.html
- anchor: #n3027354
- Companies mentioned: TVer、読売テレビ、日本テレビ、小学館、週刊少年サンデー、青山剛昌、名探偵コナン

Facts:
- Celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026
- Broadcast confirmed for 3 consecutive weeks starting September 26
- Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026

## 小野正利の還暦を祝うコンサート 『Masatoshi Ono Birthday Live 2027ー BEGINNING ー』開催決定！

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000954.000041063.html
- anchor: #n3027353
- Companies mentioned: 小野正利、GALNERYUS、GET BILL MONKEYS、株式会社シブヤテレビジョン、ニッポン放送、サンライズプロモーション

Facts:
- January 29, 2027, the day of his 60th birthday
- 35th anniversary of her debut
- A smash hit that sold more than 1.14 million copies
- All seats reserved: 8,000 yen
- U-18: 5,000 yen
- 1 drink charge (¥600) not included

## A 2nd two-man comedy show by 2 acts aiming to win the M-1 Grand Prix! ママタルト × ゼロカラン two-man show “漫才福2” announced!

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005362.000029501.html
- anchor: #n3027352
- Companies mentioned: サンミュージックプロダクション、吉本興業、FANYチケット

Facts:
- Advance tickets: 3,000 yen
- Day-of tickets 3,500 yen

## Stock market windfalls have office workers quitting their jobs! Retirement wave among those aged 55 and older is coming; economists warn of major risks

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:53:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167841
- anchor: #n3027694

Amid a booming stock market, a wave of early retirements is sweeping among office workers aged 55 and older. Economists are warning of the risk of talent outflows, which could have a major impact on Japan’s labor structure.

## Tomorrow’s weather: Heavy rain and falling temperatures! The northeast monsoon will strengthen from this day, bringing the “wettest and coolest period”; next week’s forecast at a glance

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:46:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167681
- anchor: #n3027695
- Companies mentioned: 中央気象署

Taiwan will have sunny weather during the Mid-Autumn holiday, but temperatures will fall and rain will arrive next week as the northeast monsoon strengthens, the Central Weather Administration warned, urging the public to watch for changing conditions.

## After Work International》Is 台積電’s move to the U.S. just the beginning? 徐竹先: Phoenix could replicate “Hsinchu 2.0” over the next 30 years, with a new wave of business opportunities ahead!

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167781
- anchor: #n3027696
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、廣達

台積電’s expansion into the United States has raised the possibility that Arizona could become a new industrial cluster dubbed “Hsinchu 2.0.” The development of the entire supply chain is drawing attention.

## 諸葛亮 and 劉伯溫 lose out! The champion among “China’s 8 great historical geniuses” is revealed, a versatile genius deified and influential for a thousand years

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:27:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167843
- anchor: #n3027697
- Companies mentioned: 搜狐網

A list of the “8 people in Chinese history closest to the gods” has been published, with Jiang Ziya ranked No. 1. Zhuge Liang and Liu Bowen also made the list, but were outranked in terms of the depth of their deification. The list reflects the reverence for intelligence and the mysterious in Chinese culture.

## Not a paper bag! Foreigners try this “Taiwanese 1 household essential” and fall in love, snapping it up and praising its usefulness and unavailability elsewhere

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:05:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167839
- anchor: #n3027698

Taiwanese garbage bags have become popular souvenirs among Japanese and South Korean tourists. Their fragrance, strength and design have won praise, and they are also a topic of discussion on social media.

## Take note before traveling! Torrential rain floods Bangkok, Thailand; all 50 districts placed under flood alerts

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167834
- anchor: #n3027432
- Companies mentioned: GSB（タイ国営貯蓄銀行）

A record 300 millimeters of rain fell in Bangkok, Thailand, in 48 hours, overwhelming the drainage system and prompting the designation of all 50 city districts as flood zones. Residents have been evacuated and businesses disrupted, as the government mounts an emergency response.

## 9/26 Evening News｜New traffic rules take effect on 9/30! “1500-yuan consumption vouchers per person” available to apply for across Taiwan before 9/29; documents released after the Trump-Xi meeting

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:49:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167837
- anchor: #n3027433

Taiwan has separated the adjudication criteria for traffic violations and taxation at 36,000 yen. A raffle for meal vouchers worth 1,500 yen was held in Taichung, and tariff measures following the U.S.-China summit were also announced, with implications for public policy and the global economy.

## “Taiwanese people love this 1 fruit” as prices plummet! Oversupply prompts major price cuts at PX Mart, with savvy shoppers snapping up the bargains

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:33:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167832
- anchor: #n3027434
- Companies mentioned: 全聯福利中心

Prices of Korean Shine Muscat grapes have plunged in Taiwan amid a surge in production and declining quality. A PX Mart promotion sparked a buying rush, reflecting the fruit’s loss of market standing and structural problems in the industry.

## 江啟臣 canvasses at Dajia Second Market; when residents ask where he lives, he replies: “I’ve always lived in Fengyuan. Xindian is my wife’s family home”

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:15:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167838
- anchor: #n3027435

Legislative Yuan Deputy Speaker Chiang Chi-chen visited Dajia Second Market during the Mid-Autumn holiday and met with local residents. Asked where he lived, he clearly stated that he lived in Fengyuan.

## Blowing the years into the depths of colored glass: 周丹薇’s “Radiant Colors,凝光” ancient flame glass exhibition tells of a life transformed and gently reborn through the refining fire

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:13:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167836
- anchor: #n3027436
- Companies mentioned: 周丹薇、台北阿樹國際旅店

Facts:
- 周丹薇’s 2026 “Ancient Flame Glass: Radiant Colors,凝光” exhibition runs from September 25 to October 4 at 台北阿樹國際旅店
- Open to visitors on weekdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

## White House releases fact sheet on Trump-Xi meeting! Focuses on US$30 billion in trade concessions, but why is Taiwan not mentioned at all?

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:50:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167826
- anchor: #n3027290

After Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States, the White House released a fact sheet focusing on trade concessions and AI cooperation but making no mention of Taiwan, underscoring the complexity of U.S.-China relations.

## Remember to claim the government’s cash gift! “500 yuan per person” for anyone who meets 1 condition; how and when to claim it

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:45:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167830
- anchor: #n3027291
- Companies mentioned: 台北市商業處、工務局水利處

To enliven the Mid-Autumn holiday, Taipei City is promoting a “Panda Hide-and-Seek” treasure hunt in the Maokong shopping district and 6 major riverside attractions. Visitors can collect stamps to receive 500-yuan vouchers and limited-edition merchandise, as the city seeks to attract tourists.

## Why not sleep in one of the Forbidden City’s more than 9000 rooms? Qing dynasty emperors preferred to squeeze into the “just 3 ping” Hall of Mental Cultivation; the real reason is surprisingly crafty

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157238
- anchor: #n3027292

The Qing emperors chose to live in the relatively small Hall of Mental Cultivation, despite the Forbidden City having more than 9,000 rooms. This reflected not only filial piety but also a pursuit of political independence and governing efficiency.

## Can Shen Boyang really beat Chiang Wan-an? Shen Zheng-nan reveals the key to turning Taipei around: He needs at least “this figure” in the vote share

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167821
- anchor: #n3027293

Whether Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang can defeat incumbent Chiang Wan-an has sparked discussion. Shen Zheng-nan said that securing 36% support and achieving high voter turnout would be necessary for an upset, underscoring the importance of centrist voters.

## China’s new entry and exit rules officially take effect! Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council warns that 5 groups may “be able to enter but unable to leave”; reports of people going missing or being detained have reached 449

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:17:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167828
- anchor: #n3027294

Following the implementation of China’s new entry and exit system, Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council warned that 5 categories of people, including those connected to the semiconductor industry, could face the risk of being “allowed to enter but unable to leave.” Since 2024, 449 Taiwanese people have been reported missing or detained in China.

## Don’t always stick to the same old approach! Federer urges tennis to open up its rights and embrace influencers, saying they can get more people to love the sport

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167823
- anchor: #n3027295

Tennis legend Roger Federer stressed the importance of using social media to engage younger audiences in response to disruptions by influencers at the U.S. Open. He also called for silence to be maintained during matches.

## Who won the Xi-Trump meeting in Washington? A strategic scholar reveals the political calculation: “Trump gained substance, Xi Jinping gained face”

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:05:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167829
- anchor: #n3027296
- Companies mentioned: 国策研究院、アジア太平洋平和研究基金、匯理国際政策コンサルティンググループ、台湾大学、中央研究院

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump met in Washington. Scholars analyzed the outcome as “Trump gaining practical benefits and Xi Jinping gaining face.” A temporary easing of U.S.-China tensions is in focus.

## Fu Kun-chi calls for a “universal cash handout of 20,000”; Ko Wen-je criticizes the “vulgarization of politics”: “Everyone has worked so hard to hollow Taiwan out”

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:00:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167824
- anchor: #n3027297
- Companies mentioned: 台湾民众党、国民党、民進党

A dispute between Taiwan’s ruling and opposition parties over cash payments has intensified. As Fu Kun-chi called for a payment of 20,000 yen, Ko Wen-je voiced concern about worsening public finances and criticized the move as “vulgarizing politics.”

## Trump posts map renaming the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait”

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:52:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6616491
- anchor: #n3027632

Former President Donald Trump posted that the Strait of Hormuz should be renamed the “Trump Strait.” His stance rejecting Iran’s ceasefire proposal suggests the possibility of renewed military action.

## Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit yields 8 points of agreement with Trump! China and the U.S. to cut tariffs reciprocally on “$30 billion” in goods, with AI talks set for November

- Published: 2026-09-26T19:10:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6616474
- anchor: #n3027633

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump reached an 8-point agreement to strengthen cooperation in the economy, AI and military affairs. A key element is $30 billion in reciprocal tariff cuts, which could help stabilize international relations.

## U.S. and China pursue preferential tariff treatment! China to import 10 million tons of U.S. coal in each of 2027 and 2028

- Published: 2026-09-26T18:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6616459
- anchor: #n3027370

As part of an easing of trade relations, the United States and China agreed that China would import 10 million tons of U.S. coal annually in 2027 and 2028. They are also advancing preferential tariffs on $30 billion worth of non-sensitive goods. This is an important step toward easing trade tensions.

## Could the Fed be overlooking the risk from diesel prices? A 83% surge in U.S. diesel prices could drive up core inflation

- Published: 2026-09-26T17:10:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6616414
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4079499-en.html
- anchor: #n3027229
- Companies mentioned: Apollo Global Management、Chicago Federal Reserve

U.S. diesel prices have risen 83% since the start of the year, heightening the risk that higher logistics costs will feed into core inflation. Torsten Slok of Apollo warned that the Federal Reserve is underestimating the impact.