AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-27 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 83 items from 3 sources; Japan, 28 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Asian Games towel incident: 蔣萬安 says saying “Taiwan” should not be taboohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044836Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:46:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Asian Games baseball: Lin Yu-min throws 8 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts as Taiwan beats China for bronzehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044837Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:44:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nepal’s hydropower faces climate test; floods prompt rethink of dam-building strategyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044835Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:42:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 62 days to go: 蘇巧慧 says New Taipei’s victory starts in Sanchonghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044832Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:39:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 洪棟霖 opens campaign headquarters in Magong, says serving Penghu is his only goalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044833Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:37:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 俄羅斯 backs 印度 for permanent UN Security Council seat, opposes adding Western seatshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044830Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:20:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA World Pair Go Championship: 許皓鋐 and 楊子萱 finish runner-uphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044827Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:14:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Russian airstrikes on civilian storage facilities severely disrupt life for Kyiv residentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044829Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:13:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man appears dazed, runs from police and slips; Taoyuan officers find methamphetaminehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044828Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:13:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Keelung man resists police check and is subdued; brother and sister allegedly attack officers as police fire warning shots into the airhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044823Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:08:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foreign Ministry: Trump-Xi meeting focused on US-China economic and trade ties, in line with prior informationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044824Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:04:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA After Trump-Xi meeting, deputy mainland affairs chief says three things remain unchanged in US-China-Taiwan relationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044699Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:55:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 亞運克拉術4強內戰 台灣女將李宛庭王品淳保底2獎牌https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044700Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:55:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Beitou’s Xiushan Village, a Taipei Grand Trail waypoint, could reach citywide levels for sewer connectionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044701Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:53:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Third day of the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday: 高公局 forecasts a northbound traffic surge, with 13 road sections prone to congestionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044702Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:51:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA French media focus on 2 more meetings between Trump and Xi in 2026 after summit outcomes releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044698Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:43:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung migrant worker drives off after refusing police inspection; 4 passengers fleehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044697Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:39:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 柯文哲 campaigns for candidate in Yunlin, says 張嘉郡 has “no problem” running for county magistratehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044696Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:29:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japanese voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda sues TikTok over AI-replicated voicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044579Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:21:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中國綠能輸出帶來全球減碳量 超越英國全年排放https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044578Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:10:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Asian Games baseball: Taiwan battles China for bronze; organizers remove notice banning the Republic of China flaghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044569Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:03:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 味全龍 rallies for charity blood drive, collecting 365 bagshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044570Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:03:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA High-speed rail sets single-day ridership record; standing passengers in business-class cars spark controversyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044571Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:02:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese classics meet contemporary jazz as Taiwanese band’s Washington performance moves American audienceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044572Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:02:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 18-year-old in Taichung suspected of drug trafficking; police seize cartoon-themed drug-laced coffee packetshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044573Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:01:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US media: China’s “panda diplomacy” no longer carries the weight it once did in the United Stateshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044508Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:59:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Autumn rain front lashes northern Kyushu; daily rainfall in several areas exceeds September averageshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044445Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:54:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Suspected violation of election and recall laws: 小商人 campaign vehicle seized in Minxionghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044446https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044446Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:49:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese tea aromas waft through Japan travel fair; 東洋大學 lecture shares Taiwanese and Japanese tea cultureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044444Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:44:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Soaring rents make life untenable for tenants; tens of thousands protest in Madridhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044443Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:38:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 廢死聯盟 seeks ruling that execution of Huang Lin-kai's death sentence was illegal; 最高行政法院 rejects petition, making ruling finalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044441Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:33:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Low interest rates at Taipei's publicly run pawnshop; bonus cash offered to customershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044442Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:31:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 科技衝擊教學 教育部長致信全國教師提7政策撐腰https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044438Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:27:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 歐盟 announces 710 million euros in aid, with most of the funds going to Africahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044439Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:27:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Poll by the Institute for National Defense and Security Research: Han Kuang conveys the message of preserving peace through strength, with more than six in ten agreeinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044440Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:25:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U15世界盃棒球賽: Chen Chang-jui pitches a shutout as 台灣 beats 委內瑞拉 for 2 straight winshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044437Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:22:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 早期子宮內膜癌肺轉移 新藥助6旬婦病情踩煞車https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044436Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:13:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Diving accidents reported frequently; 觀光署 issues guidance on entry conditions and basic equipmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044415Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:02:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 亞運羽球葉宏蔚/詹又蓁 混雙晉4強保底銅牌https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044416Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:01:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tech giants spark agentic AI race for round-the-clock personal assistantshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044354Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:56:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Construction-site fire in Taipei's Da'an District; Building Administration Office: work halted and fines issued for lack of fire-safety measureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044292Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:51:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump-Xi meeting ends; national security official says maintaining strategic resolve is Taiwan's top priorityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044293Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:50:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith the Trump-Xi meeting over, Taiwanese national security officials say the US and China are entering a new normal of “high-frequency communication but intense competition.” They stress that Taiwan should maintain strategic resolve, consolidate its key position in high-tech supply chains such as semiconductors and AI, and deepen multilateral values-based alliances and asymmetric defense capabilities. Sent resumes to 100 companies and got no interviews? 57-year-old man lands a job with “1招”; experts reveal key to job hunting for older workershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044763Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A 57-year-old male job seeker applied to 700 companies and ultimately received 2 job offers. Experts say older job seekers should focus on their contributions rather than their skills, and recommend directly contacting small and medium-sized business owners who have not publicly advertised vacancies. Graphic》A look at China's next-generation fighter: J-36 prototype evolves again, resembling an “airborne cruiser” designed to hunt early-warning aircrafthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044764Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:50:24 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The latest flight-test footage of China’s next-generation tailless stealth fighter, the J-36, has leaked. Large radar and conformal antennas are visible on the nose and dorsal fuselage, and Western experts describe it as an “airborne cruiser” designed to command drone swarms and provide support behind the front lines. The aircraft is made by 成都飛機工業集團. iPhone and Apple Watch haptic technology accused of infringement! Jury awards $5.7 billion; Apple to appealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044765Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:33:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A jury in a U.S. patent infringement lawsuit found that the Taptic Engine haptic technology in Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch infringed Taction Technology’s patent and ordered Apple to pay US$5.7 billion in damages. Apple says it did not infringe the patent and plans to appeal. Government handout announced! Starting 10/1, everyone can apply to receive 500元; eligibility and 3-step application process explainedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044766Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:08:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒苗栗縣政府 announced a “500-yuan Miaoli Coin rebate” program starting October 1, 2026, in conjunction with 交通部觀光署's weekday domestic tourism lodging subsidy, with a limit of 20,000 sets. After staying at a legal lodging facility and meeting the requirements, travelers can claim the rebate through the “Miaoli Coin APP” and use it at 375 participating stores. The county government also recommended 3 autumn farm-tour routes. Japan sharply tightens policies on foreigners! Sanae Takaichi proposes new permanent residency rules, raising income and language thresholdshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044767Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:02:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced stricter policies for foreign nationals, including higher income and language requirements for permanent residency and tighter residency screening. She also said the government would step up measures against illegal overstays while sharply cutting passport fees for Japanese citizens. Today's (09/27) top stories! 10000元 universal payout and growth allowance amounts, dates and methods; Lai and Tsai join forces with Soong Chu-yu, shaking up Keelung election; LINE announces major cuts to “2 key features”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044768Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:00:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 This 1 soy milk from 全聯 is so good it’s often sold out! Insiders praise its rich bean flavor and smooth, nutritious taste: they grab 6 cartons at a timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044509Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Thick-boiled soy milk from Sugar Factory is being sold at 全聯 in a buy-one-get-one-free promotion, drawing attention on social media. Each 290 ml bottle costs 45 yuan and contains 12.5 g of protein. Is delaying your labor insurance pension a costly mistake? Expert debunks the myth of getting 20% more after 5 years; claim early at this age to get 960,000 morehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044510Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:44:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s labor insurance pension system will be revised in 2026, raising the eligibility age from 64 to 65. Experts say the break-even point between early claims at 60 and standard claims at 65 is around 85, making the strategic choice of when to claim important for preparing for longevity risk. 30 years of memories gone! Famous Taiwanese KTV chain announces closure, leaving just 1 location nationwide; final-day deals revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044511Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:43:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒大帑殿明華店, a long-running KTV in Kaohsiung that has operated for 30 years, will close at 5 a.m. on Sept. 28. The closure comes amid increased competition and market changes, and special offers will be available before it shuts. 大順店 will be the only branch remaining in Taiwan. No need to steam sweet potatoes in a rice cooker anymore! Expert shares 1 simple trick to cook them through quickly without turning on the stove; fluffier and more tender than oven-roastedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044514Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Internet users have shared a method for reheating frozen steamed sweet potatoes in a microwave. A Japanese TV program has also featured a method for cooking raw sweet potatoes in a microwave. Lihpao and 六福村 both lose out! Taiwan’s top amusement park draws 3.02 million visitors; guests praise its easy-to-explore grounds, many attractions, great value and lasting appealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044515Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:25:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s Tourism Administration statistics for months 1–7 of 2026 show that 義大世界 attracted more than 3.02 million visitors, ranking first ahead of Lihpao Land and 六福村. The fully indoor 尚順育楽世界 ranked 3rd, highlighting the popularity of indoor theme parks. Rapidus takes on 2-nanometer mass production! Is a U.S. listing next? The key strategy behind Japan’s bid to catch up with TSMChttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044516Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Rapidus is aiming to mass-produce 2-nanometer semiconductors, with production targeted to begin in the second half of fiscal 2027. The Japanese government is providing substantial support, and the company is also considering a U.S. listing and local production if it succeeds. The effort is part of a strategy to revive Japan’s semiconductor industry and catch up with TSMC. Taipei loses out! This county tops Taiwan in education spending, with parents spending the most—NT$46,000 a month on their childrenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044517Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:15:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Cygames revamps its 2026 creative competition! Adds VTuber and board game categories, inviting creators worldwide to take parthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044518Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:10:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Cygames has revamped its student competition, the Cygames 2026 Creative Contest. It has added board game and VTuber categories to encourage entries from student creators around the world. Interview: Not afraid AI will take his job! Japanese actor Tetsuya Bessho’s letter to creators: These 3 abilities will be most valuable in the futurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044519Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:10:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japanese actor Tetsuya Bessho spoke with Taiwanese media and announced that the SSFF & ASIA film festival he organizes will be upgraded to Visual EXPO by BRANDED SHORTS. He also said creators in the AI era need 3 key abilities: conceptual thinking; editing skills and an eye for aesthetics; and deep insight into human nature and empathy. Does Trump want to stand as Xi Jinping’s equal and co-manage the world? Washington Post assesses Trump’s diplomatic gamble: the grand feast ends in gloom, sparking bipartisan uproar in Washingtonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044520Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:06:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒President Donald Trump gave President Xi Jinping an unusually lavish welcome and displayed the U.S. Constitution, but the visit produced few concrete results and drew bipartisan criticism in the United States. Agreements were limited to symbolic gestures, including extending the trade-war truce and loaning pandas, leaving the competitive structure of U.S.-China relations unchanged. Trump clashes with CNN again! Judge says move is “likely unconstitutional,” but White House still bars it from Air Force One coveragehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044521Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A federal district court made a preliminary finding that former President Trump’s ban on 3 outlets, including CNN, from access to the White House may have been unconstitutional. The White House has since excluded CNN from the press pool traveling aboard Air Force One, as the standoff between the media and the administration continues. The dispute is a significant constitutional issue involving freedom of speech and press independence. Can you still collect a pension if you once failed to pay national pension contributions? Labor Insurance Bureau warns of 1 fatal mistake: your old-age pension could shrink dramaticallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044355Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Labor Insurance Bureau says people who have previously failed to pay national pension contributions can still receive an old-age pension. But if contributions remain unpaid for more than 10 years, they lose the right to make up the payments, their contribution record is reset to zero, and they can receive only the lower B-type benefit for life, affecting their retirement income. Pessimistic people really are more likely to fail! Expert says just change “this phrase”—no need to force yourself to be positivehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044356Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:53:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A study suggests that negative words can adversely affect the brain and autonomic nervous system and increase the rate of task failure. It highlights the importance of reducing negative expressions rather than forcing oneself to be positive. Running out of iPhone storage? Don’t rush to delete tons of photos! Insiders tested 1 quick trick that frees up 100GB in seconds, making your phone feel brand newhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044357Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:50:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A method for freeing up to 100 GB of iPhone storage by deleting and reinstalling apps has gained attention on social media. The report also explains how it differs from Apple’s official “Offload Unused Apps” feature. Questions raised over whether Chiang Wan-an falsely claimed an SJD degree? U.S.-based professor checks “key old records”: it was a false alarmhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044358Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:46:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A professor who had traveled to the United States used the Wayback Machine to investigate questions about Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s educational background and concluded that they were based on a misunderstanding. What is that diamond-shaped leather patch on a backpack for? It’s not just for looks—insiders reveal its surprisingly useful functionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044359Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The diamond-shaped leather patch on the front of a backpack, known as a “lash tab,” is not merely decorative. It is an attachment point for carrying climbing gear such as crampons and ropes. Some brands still use it for practical purposes, while others retain it as a design feature. A guide for the “suspended generation”: How is Xiang Biao becoming a new mentor to young Chinese people, and how does he explain China’s “involution” and anxiety?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044360Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:36:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chinese anthropologist Professor Xiang Biao has drawn attention, particularly among Generation Z, as a guide for the “suspended generation.” Using concepts such as “involution” and “suspension,” he analyzes the anxieties and competitive structures facing young people in China and offers guidance on how to live from an academic perspective. The phenomenon reflects a search for emotional support among young people at a turning point in Chinese society. Why do most people spend extra just to qualify for free shipping? Expert reveals the money-draining trap—it’s no wonder they can’t savehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044361Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:34:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An excerpt from a book by Akira Ikegami explains the “free effect,” in which consumers are drawn to the word “free” and make irrational purchases. It analyzes, from the perspective of behavioral economics, the tendency to buy extra items just to qualify for free shipping. 2026 Nagoya Asian Games baseball: Taiwan vs. China bronze-medal game begins 9/27! Live score, free broadcast and schedule detailshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044362Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:33:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The bronze-medal game in baseball at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games will begin at 11 a.m. on September 27 Taiwan time, with Chinese Taipei facing China again for the medal. This article provides the full schedule, broadcast information, starting lineups and an analysis of the teams’ past records. Earned NT$79,000 in just a few weeks! 42-year-old mom’s “1 side business” brings in more than a typical office worker—she can make money without returning to workhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044364Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Lauren McDuffie, a 42-year-old mother in the United States, founded the salad dressing powder brand Dressy, investing US$30,000 and generating US$2,500 in revenue within weeks of launch. She noticed that consumers were willing to make bread at home but found preparing salad dressing inconvenient, so she introduced a product that can be quickly prepared by adding water and oil. The case shows that even a small side business can become profitable quickly and validates demand for simpler cooking processes. Yang Dai-kang goes all out in retirement game, hitting a bases-loaded single! High school mentor and teammates gather as he vows to contribute to baseball in Taiwan and Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044363Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese baseball player Yang Dai-Kang played a retirement game for Oisix Niigata in the Japanese professional baseball minor leagues, going all out and hitting a game-tying single with the bases loaded. His retirement ceremony was attended by his high school mentor and former teammates. He tearfully expressed his gratitude and pledged to contribute to baseball in Taiwan and Japan in the future. High-occupancy rules on national highways: “Does a pregnant woman count as 3 people?” Highway bureau reveals the answer! Carry this item and even 1 person driving can use the lanehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044365Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:21:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒交通部高速公路局 has clarified how pregnant women are treated under occupancy restrictions on national highways. A fetus does not count toward the passenger total, but a pregnant woman may use the road even with only 1 person in the vehicle if she carries her maternal health handbook and identification. How will the market move after the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday? Three major institutional investors make early bets on 16 stocks; the top net-buy pick revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044366Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:15:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, three major institutional investors made early bets on 16 stocks expected to benefit, including 友達, 台達電 and 聯發科, focusing on China-related, AI and Nvidia concept stocks. Financial expert Chen Chong-ming named 聯強 and 大聯大 as long-term investment picks and added to his 大聯大 holdings. Taiwan Railways' Most Desolate Stations Ranked: The No. 1 station sees just 1 passenger a day; this station even keeps its restrooms locked, with no seats on the platformhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044367Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan Railways released its 2025 annual passenger traffic statistics. Neishi Station in Pingtung retained the title of most desolate station, with an average of just 1 passenger a day. The lack of access to restrooms and seats on the platform at Haituan Station drew concern from elected representatives. Guangfu Station in Hualien saw traffic surge 123% as volunteers poured in to help with disaster relief, making it the biggest gainer. Xiao Zhan and Zhang Linghe lose out! The consensus pick for the handsomest male star in Chinese dramas' TOP10 is him: the ultimate striking-feature beauty, with an icy aura no one can matchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044368Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:00:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Competition among male stars in Chinese dramas is heating up in 2026. The online poll for the “TOP10 Handsomest Male Stars” is out, with Song Weilong taking the top spot and Xiao Zhan, Zhang Linghe and others also making the list. The results reflect the dominance of striking-feature looks and handsome stars in period dramas, while rising stars such as Cheng Lei and Ding Yuxi are rapidly gaining popularity. 【BASI GUADAGNINO for ZARA HOME】A short film by Luca Guadagnino released; event to be held during Milan Fashion Weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044834Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:31:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES EIKEN® answer速報 | Free self-scoring sheet predicts the score needed to pass without a writing responsehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044831Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:22:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES Domestic production share falls from 50% in 1990 to 1.1%; as sewing factories disappear, casual shirt brand CLOFT unveils 3 new fall/winter styles sewn in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044826Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 317 natural stone accessories themed around “career luck and success” and “unfolding your talents” are included in this offer from Hawaii-based power stone specialty store 「マルラニハワイ」! 10% off and free shipping on all items [online shop only]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044825https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044825Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Taisho Sakura, the Storm of Romance!” That Koubu (Ogami’s model) becomes a pocket watch! Limited production of 2026 pieces to mark the 30th anniversary of the Sakura Wars serieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044577Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Marking the 30th anniversary of the Sakura Wars series! A moon-phase wristwatch tracing the Taisho romantic era, in a special limited production of 2026 pieceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044576Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Helping children get active together: children’s sports classes to be held in August 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044575Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Nagoya Takashimaya] Official licensed shop for the 20th Asian Games and the 5th Asian Para Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya) openshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044574Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Storyvord enters the Japanese market, opens applications for the “Japan Creator Fellowship” supporting 20 film and anime creatorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044507Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:45:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES From “a grave is something to consider after death” to “decide for yourself while you’re still well.” More than 80% sign contracts during their lifetime; new section of a tree burial site opens in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044417Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:13:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES Additional dates announced: Special sales event in Osaka’s Nakazakicho offers freshly made rich matcha madeleines, with 1820 sold in 24 hours!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044418Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:34 +0900JapanPR TIMES 神田カレーグランプリ2025「史上初W受賞」のオオドリーが下北沢へ！「スープカレー屋鴻オオドリー下北沢店」10月3日オープンhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044435Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The curry that won the “first-ever double award” at the Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2025 gets an upgrade: Jimbocho Odori unveils all 11 toppings starting October 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044434Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A wagyu bistro in Nishi-Shinjuku is offering unlimited servings of 2 kinds of bread as an appetizer! Served with homemade whipped butter and maple syrup, for 550 yen including taxhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044433Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【酒税改正より、さらにお得に！】まるよし精肉店全店で「生ビール半額祭り」開催！10月1日〜8日の8日間限定https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044432Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Will work continue after the person responsible for using AI leaves? Practical guide released on handing over decisions and revisionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044431Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【岐阜駅】パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ)岐阜駅前店が2026年10月1日(木)オープン！無料体験実施中！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044430Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【上福岡駅】パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ)上福岡店が2026年10月1日(木)オープン！無料体験実施中！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044429Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【三ツ境駅】パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ)三ツ境店が2026年10月15日(木)オープン！無料体験実施中！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044428Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【島田駅】パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ)島田店が2026年10月15日(木)オープン！無料体験実施中！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044427Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Abekawa Station】Personal gym パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ) Shizuoka Abekawa location to open on Oct. 15, 2026 (Thu)! Free trial sessions available!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044426Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Light up 沖縄サントリーアリーナ in blue to mark International Sign Language Dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044425Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【World Championship team event winner heads to Chiba】Yuma Kurokawa to appear at Karin no Yu on Oct. 4 for PREMIUM AUFGUSShttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044424Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES アールベルアンジェ四日市 announces a “montsuki hakama photo plan”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044423Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Autumn appetite, all the toppings: “Autumn Fair” featuring mushrooms and sweet potatoes starts Sept. 27 in Osaka’s Sakaisuji-Honmachihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044422Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Experiential company information session】Enjoy 十四代 too! 日本酒原価酒蔵’s “Sake Gathering for Ages 20–21” to be held at its Shinjuku Main Store from 13:00 on Oct. 11 (Sun)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044421Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Toi Toi Toi releases new song “Endless treasure” for streaming; December tour across Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka also announcedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-12/index-en.html#n3044420Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES