# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-27 15:00–18:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 57 items from 4 sources; Japan, 17 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Lin Ze-bin surges to the CPBL batting title; learning to “let go” was key to his next evolution

- Published: 2026-09-27T17:40:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609270128.aspx
- anchor: #n3049836
- Companies mentioned: 富邦、中華職棒

Facts:
- Surged to the 中華職棒 batting title with a 3-tenths-30 batting average
- Reached 100 hits in a season for the first time in his career on the same day
- Still needs 21 more at-bats to remain in contention for the batting title at season’s end
- The Guardians have 7 games remaining
- 林澤彬去年就繳出3成02打擊率
- Lin Ze-bin posted ... a career-high 83 hits last year

## US-China trade truce extended by only 2 months; scholars warn of possible trade war in 2027

- Published: 2026-09-27T17:38:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609270127.aspx
- anchor: #n3049831
- Companies mentioned: 中華亞太菁英交流協會、台灣師範大學、中華經濟研究院、國立金門大學

Facts:
- Extend the trade truce by 2 months through January next year
- 中國在2027年、2028年每年會進口至少1000萬噸的美國煤炭

## Flooding from heavy rain hits Bangkok; thousands forced into shelters

- Published: 2026-09-27T17:37:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609270126.aspx
- anchor: #n3049832
- Companies mentioned: Facebook

Facts:
- Some areas of Bangkok received more than 330 millimeters of rain
- 曼谷約有5萬2000戶家庭受到水患影響
- Nearly 4900 people have been evacuated to shelters
- Our home was underwater for about 30 hours
- The disaster has killed more than 500 people

## First Asian Games medalist fails drug test; 烏茲別克 bronze medalist provisionally suspended

- Published: 2026-09-27T17:23:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609270125.aspx
- anchor: #n3049712
- Companies mentioned: 烏茲別克、國際檢測機構、International Testing Agency、法新社、中央社

Facts:
- The 3rd athlete at this Asian Games to fail a drug test

## Foreign media say 鄭麗文 received talking points before China visit; 國民黨: routine staff work

- Published: 2026-09-27T17:20:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609270124.aspx
- anchor: #n3049713
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、華爾街日報、中央社、民進黨、中華民國

## 沈伯洋 joins 何欣純 in Taichung to campaign, hoping residents will cast this vote on behalf of his mother

- Published: 2026-09-27T17:05:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609270123.aspx
- anchor: #n3049707
- Companies mentioned: 民主進步黨、台中市信賴之友百工百業協會

## Japanese lawmaker files complaint after Asian Games fans’ cheers for Taiwan were stopped, urges respect for their identity

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:58:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609270122.aspx
- anchor: #n3049646
- Companies mentioned: 亞洲奧林匹克理事會（OCA）、文部科學省、體育廳、名古屋亞運及帕運舉辦支援本部

Facts:
- Asian Games baseball gold medal, 20 years in the making

## Only after 2 complaints was the logo on Felix’s sleeve blacked out; 後藤光尊 says umpire apologized

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:55:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609270121.aspx
- anchor: #n3049582
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將、中信兄弟

富邦悍將 head coach 後藤光尊 twice alerted the home plate umpire to the white logo on 中信兄弟 pitcher Felix’s sleeve. The officials eventually ordered it blacked out, and the umpire apologized for his initial misjudgment.

## Convenience store becomes a learning hub; “Meng Po experience” helps foreign caregivers understand dementia

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:55:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609270120.aspx
- anchor: #n3049583
- Companies mentioned: 弘道老人福利基金会、7-ELEVEN、天主教中華聖母基金会、畢嘉士基金会

The 弘道老人福利基金會 partnered with 7-ELEVEN to hold an immersive “Meng Po experience” course at a convenience store, helping foreign caregivers understand the reasons behind dementia-related behavior and providing in-home care skills training to ease the pressure of caregiving.

Facts:
- 居家失智症照護者近6成感到身心負荷壓力大
- 本土失智症家庭5成有外籍照護者需求
- 4成外籍照顧者為全天候獨自照護
- They get only 2 days off per month on average

## Schools in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh switch to remote classes for 1 week; authorities give no reason

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:48:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609270119.aspx
- anchor: #n3049584

Schools in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, were notified by authorities that classes would move online for the next week, with no reason given. The move comes as the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen continues attacks on Saudi Arabia, escalating regional tensions.

## 亞運棒球台灣奪銅牌 隊長陳敏賜感性稱當最後1次

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:35:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609270117.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4134597-en.html
- anchor: #n3045232
- Companies mentioned: 台灣棒球代表隊、中國隊

Facts:
- Defeated 中國隊 5-1
- The 36-year-old captain 陳敏賜
- He will already be 40 years old in 4 years
- 打擊率高達5成

## 徐欣瑩 unveils childcare proposals for Hsinchu County, pledges more temporary care and dedicated classes for 2-year-olds

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:35:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609270118.aspx
- anchor: #n3045231
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨

Facts:
- Hsinchu County has about 1090 licensed home-based childcare providers
- They currently care for 1342 children
- Add dedicated classes for 2-year-olds

## Good weather over the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday draws crowds to 小琉球 and 墾丁; businesses hope domestic tourism momentum will continue

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:25:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609270116.aspx
- anchor: #n3045230
- Companies mentioned: 小琉球、墾丁、屏東縣琉球鄉觀光發展協會、墾丁大街管理委員會

Facts:
- 首兩日訂房率皆超過9成
- 墾丁 Main Street has about 250 vendors
- Ferry services were suspended for more than 10 days during summer vacation

## 亞運羽球周天成止步8強 指大會賽程安排不合理

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:23:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609270115.aspx
- anchor: #n3045228
- Companies mentioned: 周天成、法漢、Alwi Farhan、薛堤、Ayush Shetty、亞洲羽聯

Facts:
- 36-year-old 周天成
- Played 3 matches within 24 hours
- Played for 75 minutes

## Younger sister excels in golf; actor 林奕嵐 travels to Japan to see it firsthand: “My sister is so good”

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:11:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609270114.aspx
- anchor: #n3045226
- Companies mentioned: 林奕嵐、林夏婕、佛羅里達灣岸大學

Facts:
- First grade

## 南非治安不靖 一夜爆兩起重大槍案釀27死26傷

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:10:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609270113.aspx
- anchor: #n3045227
- Companies mentioned: 約翰尼斯堡、開普敦、法新社、南非、拉瑪佛沙

Facts:
- 17 dead, 15 injured
- 10 dead, 11 injured
- 南非人口約6200萬
- About 60 people are murdered each day

## 屠潔 and 巫巴克 to host Radio Golden Bell 61交流派對

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:06:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609270112.aspx
- anchor: #n3045222
- Companies mentioned: 屠潔、巫巴克、文化部影視局、中央社

Facts:
- Radio Golden Bell 61
- The 61st Golden Bell Awards for Radio will be held on October 17
- 巫巴克 earns a nomination for the 4th consecutive year

## Another mortgage loan backlog? 金管會: no cases have been pushed back to 2027

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:06:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609270111.aspx
- anchor: #n3045223
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、銀行、公股銀行、民營銀行、國銀、銀行公會

Facts:
- Mortgage application reviews and loan disbursement scheduling at 銀行 take 1 to 3 months
- Some 銀行 have even pushed their queues back to January 2027
- 國銀’s outstanding home-purchase loans reached NT$11.8 trillion at the end of August
- 年增5192億元
- Annual growth of 4.57%
- 銀行公會 established a 銀行 home-purchase loan information disclosure section on September 6, 2024

## US pressures countries to isolate Iran; Treasury secretary says measures are working

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:02:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609270110.aspx
- anchor: #n3045219
- Companies mentioned: Mahan Air、Bank Melli、Bank Mellat、The Wall Street Journal

Facts:
- The US Treasury Department has held consultations with more than 50 countries

## 童子瑋 accompanies 童子賢 on a harbor tour to attract investment; 趙少康 visits historic sites and praises 謝國樑

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:02:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609270109.aspx
- anchor: #n3045220
- Companies mentioned: 和碩聯合科技、中廣

Facts:
- The takeover rate under 謝國樑 has risen 7% in nearly 4 years

## Asian Games women’s 69-kilogram weightlifting: 陳玟卉 takes silver, finally easing the frustration of the previous Games

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:01:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609270108.aspx
- anchor: #n3045221
- Companies mentioned: 陳玟卉、宋國香

Facts:
- Snatch: 106 kg
- Clean and jerk: 126 kg
- Total: 232 kg
- 273 kilograms

## 沈伯洋 joins 何欣純 to discuss cross-city cooperation; 江啟臣 canvasses in Dakeng, promotes trail upgrades

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:58:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609270107.aspx
- anchor: #n3045157
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、台灣尚勇協會、台中信賴之友百工百業協會

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections

## 1國銀房貸申報錯誤近10年 去年4月逾放已破90億元

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:56:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609270106.aspx
- anchor: #n3045158
- Companies mentioned: 1國銀、金管會

Facts:
- 2025年4月房貸逾放即破90億元
- 2026年5月更創下97.17億元的5年新高水準
- 國銀 mortgage delinquency ratios have stayed between 0.07% and 0.08% over the past 5 years
- The overall 國銀 delinquency ratio is between 0.14% and 0.15%
- The average real estate loan ratio at 36 國銀 (excluding 土銀 and 輸銀) is 23.97%
- Home-purchase loan balances reached 11.87 trillion yuan in August
- Up 4.57% year over year
- 購置住宅貸款逾放餘額8月底達97.13億元
- 月增2.88億元
- The mortgage delinquency ratio was 0.08%
- Construction loan balances reached 3.88 trillion yuan in August
- Down 0.01% year over year
- Overdue construction loans at the end of August

## German AI startup urges Europe to be optimistic or risk falling behind US and Chinese giants

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:56:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609270105.aspx
- anchor: #n3045093
- Companies mentioned: 黑森林實驗室、法國的Mistral、OpenAI、Anthropic、DeepSeek、安德立森霍洛維茲

Facts:
- The startup, valued at about US$3.25 billion
- It currently has more than 100 employees

## 蕭副總統花蓮助選師徒3人同台 為綠議員參選人加油

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:56:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609270104.aspx
- anchor: #n3045094
- Companies mentioned: 大葉大學

Facts:
- About 100 supporters cheered at the event

## Asian Games baseball: Lin Yu-min leads Taiwan to bronze, says wearing the national team uniform is a joy

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609270103.aspx
- anchor: #n3045095
- Companies mentioned: 台灣棒球代表隊、中國隊

Facts:
- Beat China 5-1
- 8 scoreless innings
- Retired 13 batters in a row
- First hit
- Pitched 8 scoreless innings on 81 pitches
- Racked up 10 strikeouts
- 37-year-old Wang Zheng-hao

## Lions' Chou Yen-nung delivers a career-best outing; Lin Yueh-ping says he saw good things

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:36:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609270102.aspx
- anchor: #n3045092
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、味全龍隊

Facts:
- Threw 7 innings on 80 pitches
- Gave up 4 hits
- Recorded 5 strikeouts
- Allowed 2 earned runs

## Fire at 高雄某運輸公司 materials area sends up thick smoke; cause under investigation

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:34:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609270101.aspx
- anchor: #n3045089
- Companies mentioned: 高雄某運輸公司

Facts:
- Fire department dispatched 11 vehicles
- Fire broke out at around 9:21 a.m.
- Firefighters brought the blaze under control at around 9:36
- And extinguished it at 9:42

## Blake's leg soreness and tightness to be monitored; 1 scheduled regular-season start remains

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:33:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609270100.aspx
- anchor: #n3045090
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、台鋼雄鷹隊

Facts:
- Threw 6 innings on 92 pitches
- Gave up just 2 hits
- Issued 1 walk
- Earned his 9th win of the season

## 亞運克拉術金牌戰 李宛庭不敵烏茲別克勁敵摘銀

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:31:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609270099.aspx
- anchor: #n3045091
- Companies mentioned: 李宛庭、王品淳、阿格約諾娃、烏茲別克

Facts:
- Lost 0-3
- Earned a 10-0 score with one “win”
- Added 1 silver medal to Taiwan's delegation tally
- Taiwan's kurash team wins 1 silver and 1 bronze

## AI agents breach health insurance system; Australia summons 2 AI CEOs

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:27:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609270098.aspx
- anchor: #n3045017
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic

Facts:
- The committee will hold a public hearing in the capital, Canberra, on Oct. 1
- Albanese revealed on the 24th that a National Health Insurance program data breach occurred in June
- OpenAI said it did not learn of the data breach until August

## South Korean government report: Korea-China FTA contributed only 1/4 of expected economic growth

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:25:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609270097.aspx
- anchor: #n3045018
- Companies mentioned: 韓聯社、韓國產業通商部、國會議員、國民力量、崔秀珍

Facts:
- Contribution to South Korea's GDP growth was just 0.13%
- The South Korean government's expected cumulative contribution over 10 years was 0.96%
- South Korean products' share of China's import market fell from 10.4% in 2015
- To 7.3% in 2025
- 2023: US$18 billion
- 2024: US$6.9 billion
- 2025: US$11.2 billion

## Taoyuan's Longtan Transit Center opens on the 30th, connecting 33 public transport routes

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:23:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609270096.aspx
- anchor: #n3044969
- Companies mentioned: 桃園客運、統聯客運、葛瑪蘭客運

Facts:
- Brings together 33 public transport routes
- Around 700 buses enter and leave each day
- About 250 meters from the Longtan Interchange on National Freeway 3
- Includes 7 intercity bus routes
- 18 city bus routes
- 2 free bus routes
- Adds 5 “Taoyuan Little Bus” feeder routes
- 1 route runs to and from HSR Hsinchu Station

## 台塑石化 will leave gasoline and diesel prices unchanged from the 28th

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:12:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609270095.aspx
- anchor: #n3044966
- Companies mentioned: 台塑石化、中油

Facts:
- 92-octane unleaded gasoline at NT$31.2 per liter
- 95+ unleaded gasoline at NT$32.7 per liter
- 98-octane unleaded gasoline at 34.7 yuan per liter
- Super diesel at 29.9 yuan per liter

## Hsinchu City Vision exhibition postponed until December; Chuang Ching-cheng questions whether the exhibition has fallen through

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:12:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609270094.aspx
- anchor: #n3044967
- Companies mentioned: 新竹市政府、民進黨

Facts:
- More than NT$30 million in funds allocated
- Opening delayed until Dec. 5
- Rescheduled for Dec. 5 to Dec. 20

## 艾速特 throws 124 pitches over 8.1 innings in a quality start loss; pitching coach explains decision

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:08:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609270093.aspx
- anchor: #n3044968
- Companies mentioned: 台鋼雄鷹、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、艾速特、Eric Stout、蕭任汶

Facts:
- Gave up 9 hits
- Including 1 home run.
- Recorded 7 strikeouts.
- Allowed 3 earned runs
- Suffered his 10th loss of the season
- His 124 pitches were the most thrown by a pitcher in a single game this season
- 艾速特 made 23 starts for the first team this season
- Pitched 136.2 innings in total
- Gave up 49 runs
- 40 earned runs
- Record: 9 wins, 10 losses
- Season ERA: 2.63

## Eagles' Chiu Li-hsuan and Chen Chung-kuang could be called up; pitching coach says to wait for the right time

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:03:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609270092.aspx
- anchor: #n3044963
- Companies mentioned: 台鋼雄鷹隊、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊

Facts:
- 7 regular-season games remain
- Played 17 games in the minors
- 7 starts
- Record: 2 wins, 2 losses
- Recorded 2 holds
- 1 save
- 4.91 ERA
- Appeared in 10 minor-league games
- Recorded 1 hold
- ERA: 5.40

## 台南中秋連假前2天遊客近80萬 國華友愛商圈最夯

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:02:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609270091.aspx
- anchor: #n3044962
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府觀光旅遊局、國華友愛商圈

Facts:
- 遊客近80萬人次
- About 230,000 visitor trips to 國華友愛商圈
- 整體旅宿業住用率超過9成
- An estimated 1.5 million visitors in total over 4 days

## On the concert economy, Ko Chih-en says industry needs should shape policy

- Published: 2026-09-27T14:56:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609270090.aspx
- anchor: #n3044900
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、寬宏藝術、大港開唱

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections

## Taoyuan's tourism bureau heads to Tokyo travel fair, targeting independent travelers and tourism businesses

- Published: 2026-09-27T14:56:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609270089.aspx
- anchor: #n3044901
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市政府觀光旅遊局、Tourism Expo Japan 2026、橫山書法藝術館、Xpark、華泰名品城、阪急交通社、名鐵觀光社、JTB、HIS、日本旅行、Rakuten Travel

Facts:
- 桃園市政府觀光旅遊局 traveled to Tokyo from the 24th to the 27th to attend Tourism Expo Japan 2026, Japan's largest travel fair
- Will also attend the Tokyo B2B Taiwan tourism promotion event on the 28th

## After the Xi-Trump meeting, deputy foreign minister says U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged

- Published: 2026-09-27T14:55:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609270088.aspx
- anchor: #n3044838
- Companies mentioned: 中華亞太菁英交流協會、陸委會、美國國務院、美國駐中大使、龐德偉、美國國務卿、盧比歐

## Lai Jui-lung unveils 7 education pledges, outlining a vision for education in Kaohsiung

- Published: 2026-09-27T14:52:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609270087.aspx
- anchor: #n3044839
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨

Facts:
- “The Future of Kaohsiung Education”: 7 education pledges
- Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections

## Ishikawa’s soul food “チャンピオンカレー” celebrates sumo wrestler 大の里’s championship with a “free retort curry” event!

- Published: 2026-09-27T17:43:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000015963.html
- anchor: #n3049833
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社チャンピオンカレー、カレーのチャンピオン、チャンピオンカレー

Facts:
- 3,500 units in total across all stores
- 1日約2,000名

## “I want to hear Ozaki’s music once more”: A wish comes true as saxophonist Kazuhiro Ozaki’s concert is set for October 4 in Ichikawa Town, Hyogo Prefecture

- Published: 2026-09-27T17:32:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000115586.html
- anchor: #n3049834
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人棚田LOVERS、株式会社ヴェール

Facts:
- As of September 27, 2026, more than 210 visitors are already expected
- Front S seats: 3,000 yen
- Rear A seats: 2,000 yen
- The YouTube channel “SAX尾崎一宏” has surpassed 110,000 subscribers
- To pass on the terraced rice paddies of Ichikawa Town, Hyogo Prefecture, which have been cultivated for about 400 years, to future generations
- More than 500 hands-on activities have been held to date
- A total of more than 12,950 people have taken part
- 23 plots of terraced rice paddies have been restored to date
- More than 180 species of living things have been identified at the activity site

## 株式会社ITC supports 近畿大学’s men’s varsity tennis team as a uniform sponsor

- Published: 2026-09-27T17:30:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000380.000021838.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4134697-en.html
- anchor: #n3049835
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ITC、SDCグループ、近畿大学

## 【横浜みなとみらいホール】A workshop and concert in Yokohama for parents and children, featuring programs that engage the five senses and help develop sensitivity and perception through fun

- Published: 2026-09-27T17:25:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001615.000014302.html
- anchor: #n3049760
- Companies mentioned: 横浜みなとみらいホール、公益財団法人 横浜市芸術文化振興財団、東京藝術大学、NHK交響楽団、前田妃奈、ハマのJACK、公益財団法人ベネッセこども基金、特定非営利活動法人ADDS、文化庁、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会

Facts:
- Capacity: 20 groups, 40 people
- Eligibility: Anyone aged 4 and older
- Date: December 6, 2026 (Sun.)
- Time: 14:00–16:15 (registration opens at 13:30)
- 時 間 15:30～16:15(15:00開場)
- Application deadline

## 【Free admission】Includes a special talk by the APA Hotel president. Registration is now open for “New Technology Creation Exchange 2026,” featuring more than 200 small and midsize businesses and startups

- Published: 2026-09-27T17:11:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000034524.html
- anchor: #n3049708
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人東京都中小企業振興公社、アパホテル株式会社、アパ株式会社、日韓文化協会、株式会社SHIFT、株式会社ティーケーピー

Facts:
- More than 200 small and midsize businesses and startups in Tokyo are expected to exhibit.
- The previous event received a 95% visitor satisfaction rating.

## World Local Mascot Grand Prix “On-Site Support Vote Event,” 2nd edition (Gunma): Yuru Nakin (Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture) takes 1st place!

- Published: 2026-09-27T17:00:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000058823.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4134669-en.html
- anchor: #n3049709
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パンクチュアル、（株）デンソーウェーブ、一般社団法人日本ご当地キャラクター協会

Facts:
- “Yuru Nakin” (Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture): 201800 points
- “Nyaga” (Nagasaki Prefecture): 158800 points
- “Chiryuppi” (Chiryu, Aichi Prefecture): 136400 points
- “Yuru Nakin” (Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture): 356563 points
- “Nyaga” (Nagasaki Prefecture): 334011 points
- “Chiryuppi” (Chiryu, Aichi Prefecture): 331520 points
- 145 mascots are participating, 25 more than last year
- Keep the fees borne by local governments to 2.5% of the donation amount

## Bringing learning and connection to children who do not attend school through English. With 3 days left in the crowdfunding campaign, we’re seeking final support to reach our goal

- Published: 2026-09-27T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000188801.html
- anchor: #n3049711
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Greentree English、Oxford University Press、CAMPFIRE for Social Good、神奈川県

Facts:
- We have received 804,000 yen in support
- The 1 million yen goal
- 34 supporters

## THE FIVE RIVERS FINE GLAMPING 群馬 白沢 launches fall 2026 limited-time dinner and fall-version dinner for dogs. A special dinner to enjoy autumn flavors such as pumpkin, mushrooms and salmon with your dog

- Published: 2026-09-27T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000098909.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4134668-en.html
- anchor: #n3049710
- Companies mentioned: THE FIVE RIVERS FINE GLAMPING 群馬 白沢、前橋園芸株式会社

Facts:
- 料金:1 名 22,800 円(税込)～
- S size…1300 yen
- M size…1600 yen
- L size…1900 yen

## Publication of “Okayama University J-PEAKS MONTHLY DIGEST” Vol.27 — a monthly update on Okayama University’s social transformation initiatives related to the “Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities as Core Regional Institutions with Distinctive Characteristics (J-PEAKS)” and more

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:46:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004283.000072793.html
- anchor: #n3049645
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人岡山大学、日本学術振興会、株式会社ハイドロヴィーナス、台湾工業技術研究院（ITRI）、INTAI、REMEX社

Facts:
- 1件あたり約5年間で55億円

## The 10th Kichijoji World Beer Fest 2026 kicks off October 9 (Fri.)!

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:34:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000100342.html
- anchor: #n3045233
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人フラットデザイン、株式会社ビデオインフォメーションセンター、一般財団法人 武蔵野市開発公社、サッポロビール株式会社、ABInBevJapan合同会社、キリンビール株式会社、アサヒビール株式会社、コピス吉祥寺

## 【Okayama University】Get up to date on Okayama University! “MONTHLY DIGEST Vol.124” published

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:21:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004282.000072793.html
- anchor: #n3045229
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人岡山大学、文部科学省、JST、新見市、三朝町

Facts:
- “MONTHLY DIGEST Vol.124”
- 2026 (Reiwa 8)
- Sept. 25, 2026
- September 27, 2026 (Reiwa 8)

## Children with intractable diseases and their families invited to a private day at 東京おもちゃ美術館 (11/5)

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:02:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000007920.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4116629-en.html
- anchor: #n3045224
- Companies mentioned: 認定NPO法人芸術と遊び創造協会、東京おもちゃ美術館、認定NPO法人難病のこども支援全国ネットワーク、日本財団、日本歯科医師会、TOOTH FAIRY

Facts:
- Capacity: 50 groups
- Eligibility: Children with intractable diseases (approximately ages 0–18) and their families

## 【Unlimited English conversation lessons】Make speaking English part of everyday life. Online English conversation service 「ネイティブキャンプ」 surpasses 4.2 million users

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001232.000012419.html
- anchor: #n3045225
- Companies mentioned: ネイティブキャンプ、株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、Native Camp Japanese

Facts:
- 4.2 million users
- Coupons worth 5,000 yen
- Instructors from more than 140 countries around the world
- More than 15,000 instructors offering a rich variety from around the world
- More than 32,000 rich learning materials
- 80 million lessons to date

## SweetLeap representative Taishi Ishitani joins a “Lean LaunchPad” lecture at his alma mater, 近畿大学, as a commentator

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:49:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000165098.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4116581-en.html
- anchor: #n3045156
- Companies mentioned: SweetLeap株式会社、近畿大学、スタートアップ・ブレイン株式会社、東京理科大学、McGill大学

Facts:
- July 2026
- More than 20 years in total

## 【New product / flights to and from Haneda Airport】Fly with スカイマーク! Sales begin for “Sky Station Okinawa,” with special fares starting at 23,800 yen♪ Time Sale now underway on スカイマーク’s official dynamic package “たす旅”

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:28:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000151514.html
- anchor: #n3045016
- Companies mentioned: スカイパックツアーズ株式会社、スカイマーク

Facts:
- Save up to 50,000 yen

## Aぇ! group’s signature show “あっちこっちAぇ!”: The long-awaited 5th TELASA original, “もっとAぇ!旅いきますねん”—the 2nd installment of Sano’s producer-led trip in Kanagawa begins streaming exclusively on TEALSA today!

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:09:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000165653.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4114982-en.html
- anchor: #n3044964
- Companies mentioned: TELASA、ABCテレビ、Aぇ! group

Facts:
- Exclusive streaming in all 3 installments
- 9月26日（土）放送終了後（深夜1時00分予定）
- 10月10日（土）放送終了後（深夜1時00分予定）

## YOSHIKI says, “I’m truly disappointed”: Major NY festival featuring its first Japanese performer canceled for the first time in its 14-year history amid severe weather and a state of emergency

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:09:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000648.000021123.html
- anchor: #n3044965
- Companies mentioned: YOSHIKI、Global Citizen、NYC Parks、New York City Emergency Management、Central Park、Great Lawn、Tokyo International Forum、Global Citizen LIVE: Tokyo、Ms. Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean、Lenny Kravitz、John Legend、Lainey Wilson、Shaboozey、TOMORROW X TOGETHER、Victoria Monét、YEONJUN、Alicia Keys & Friends、Hugh Jackman、Bill Nye、Jordan Fisher、Katie Couric、Marcus Samuelsson、Naomi Watanabe、Nomzamo Mbatha、Vladimir Duthiers、Rachel Brosnahan、Gayle King

Facts:
- About 60,000 spectators
- 14-year history
- 2–3 inches
- About 50–76 mm
- 40–50 mph
- About 64–80 km/h

## Will having a Taiwan Compatriot Permit get your Taiwan household registration canceled? Mainland Affairs Council names 4 documents that cross the red line; 5 groups may be unable to return after traveling to mainland China

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:31:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167930
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4134661-en.html
- anchor: #n3049647

China’s new entry and exit management regulations took effect on September 15, and Taiwanese people who obtain any of 4 types of documents, including a Chinese identity card, may have their Taiwan household registration canceled. The Mainland Affairs Council says simply holding a Taiwan Compatriot Permit is not a problem, but has warned of 5 high-risk groups.

## Is a Green-White alliance in Hsinchu becoming reality? Cheng Chao-fang invites Chiu Chen-yuan to sing together; Hsieh Han-ping says Hsu Hsin-ying lacks support even within the Blue camp

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:11:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167926
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4134655-en.html
- anchor: #n3049648
- Companies mentioned: 国民党、民進党、台湾民衆党

2026年台湾地方選挙を前に、新竹市長選で民進党の鄭朝方氏が台湾民衆党の邱臣遠氏を招き共演。国民党の徐欣瑩氏は党内の支持すら得られず、選挙戦に苦戦する見通し。

## Couldn't get a Taiwan High Speed Rail ticket? Don't rush for a non-reserved seat! Insiders reveal a “smart 1 trick” to skip the line and get a seat for the whole ride—even during peak hours

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:09:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167927
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4134658-en.html
- anchor: #n3049649
- Companies mentioned: 台湾高鐵公司、LINE TODAY

A method for dealing with crowds on Taiwan High Speed Rail during holiday periods has drawn attention: use the system that automatically cancels unpaid tickets at midnight, then search the app continuously for 20 minutes to find an available seat. This can help passengers avoid long lines for non-reserved seats and secure reserved seats.

## Hundreds of Chinese fishing boats appear off Vietnam's coast. What does Beijing want?

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:03:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167920
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4134664-en.html
- anchor: #n3049650
- Companies mentioned: SeaLight、スタンフォード大学ゴルディアン・ノット国家安全保障イノベーションセンター、BBC、ロイター通信、ベトナム漁業協会

About 100 Chinese fishing boats have been operating within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone, accompanied by government vessels and maritime militia ships. The activity is a strategic move in the contest for marine resources and over claims in the South China Sea, and is seriously affecting the livelihoods of Vietnamese fishermen.

## Hands on the steering wheel but fined NT$3,000 while driving! Driver missed 1 rule and was hit with a heavy fine on the freeway; many people don't know about it

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:46:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167924
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4116612-en.html
- anchor: #n3045159

A driver on a Taiwan highway was fined NT$3,000 simply for holding a smartphone while driving to check the time. A court upheld the fine and confirmed that the same violation applies while stopped or waiting at a traffic signal.

## Next week’s news preview: This county or city to begin distributing Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen gifts on 10/2; publicly funded flu shots for “6 groups” begin on 10/1; next week’s weather: “rainfall timing revealed”

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:39:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167922
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4116609-en.html
- anchor: #n3045160
- Companies mentioned: 中華郵政、台湾証券交易所

Kaohsiung City will begin distributing Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen gifts on October 2, and publicly funded flu shots will begin on October 1. The northeast monsoon will strengthen from October 1 next week, increasing the chance of rain in northern and eastern Taiwan.

## How long will it take China to catch up in lithography machines and wafer manufacturing? Musk predicts: “It can be solved in just 3 years”

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:11:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167921
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4116605-en.html
- anchor: #n3045161
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉、xAI、Anthropic、OpenAI、蔡司、風傳媒

In an interview with CCTV, Musk said Grok lags behind Anthropic but is growing rapidly and is expected to catch up next year. He also predicted China could overcome restrictions on lithography machines and chips within 2-3 years, while a senior 蔡司 executive said the gap was 15 years.

Facts:
- 特斯拉執行長馬斯克日前接受中國官媒央視專訪，坦言他旗下的AI產品Grok仍然落後Anthropic好幾年。
- Musk believes China may overcome bottlenecks in lithography technology and chip manufacturing restrictions within 3 years.
- Musk said the latest publicly released Grok 4.7 is a reliable work model, but still falls short of Anthropic’s recently released Opus 5.5.
- Musk expects xAI to be most likely to catch up with the frontier next year, while Grok Bot is currently growing by around 100% per month.
- Frank Rohmund, head of 蔡司’s semiconductor business in Germany, believes China may be 15 years behind Western countries in developing the latest EUV lithography machines.
- Musk believes China will overcome computing-power constraints faster than most people expect.

## Kenting and Xiaoliuqiu lose out! Pingtung’s top attraction draws 9.9 million visitors; visitors praise its free admission, plentiful distinctive food, and appeal for the whole family

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:06:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167906
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4116606-en.html
- anchor: #n3045162

Tourism visits to Pingtung County topped one million from January to July 2026. Shengli Star Village Creative Living Park ranked first with 9.9 million visits, surpassing Kenting and Xiaoliuqiu to become Pingtung’s top attraction.

## 國旅有救了？中秋連假訂房率3縣市破8成 專家點出1奇怪現象：別再跟日本比便宜

- Published: 2026-09-27T14:38:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167918
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4105393-en.html
- anchor: #n3044902

Hotel booking rates for domestic travel in Taiwan reached 67% during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, exceeding eight-tenths in Chiayi City, Pingtung County, and Tainan City. Experts say the problem is not a lack of demand, but that it is heavily concentrated at certain times, leaving rooms empty on weekdays and fully booked on holidays. Businesses are forced to raise room rates during holiday periods, making consumers feel they might as well go to Japan.

## Don’t throw away plastic bottles or milk jugs just yet! Bring them here to earn money, “get 50 yuan on the spot,” and enjoy a 34-zhe discount. See all PX Mart and FamilyMart locations at a glance

- Published: 2026-09-27T14:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11163718
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4105480-en.html
- anchor: #n3044904
- Companies mentioned: 全聯福利中心

全聯福利中心 continues to promote smart recycling machines. People can deposit designated containers, including PET bottles, HDPE milk jugs, and aluminum cans, and accumulate loyalty points to redeem for 50 yuan in shopping credit. They can also pay extra to buy recycled cleaning products at about 3.4 tenths of the regular price. As of the end of July 2026, there were 240 smart recycling machines across Taiwan. They had collected more than 33 million recyclable items in total and reduced carbon emissions by over 2.05 million kilograms.

## TikTok accused of using AI to imitate a “deep male voice”! Renowned voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda sues; Japan’s landmark ruling is imminent

- Published: 2026-09-27T14:23:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167917
- anchor: #n3044905
- Companies mentioned: TikTok

Voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda has sued TikTok, alleging that AI imitated his voice without permission. The case has drawn attention as Japan’s first lawsuit to address personality rights in one’s voice. A ruling is scheduled for the 30th.

## Bipartisan US bill targets Chinese optical modules! Eoptolink and Innolight named; AI data centers could be affected

- Published: 2026-09-27T16:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6616715
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4134638-en.html
- anchor: #n3049585
- Companies mentioned: Coherent、Lumentum Holdings

Bipartisan US lawmakers introduced a bill to prohibit the federal government from using Chinese-made optical modules, naming Eoptolink and Innolight. The move could affect the AI data-center supply chain.

## Musk’s AI computing power surges! SpaceXAI to add 660,000 Nvidia GB300 GPUs this year, bringing the total close to 1.44 million

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6616714
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4116597-en.html
- anchor: #n3045096
- Companies mentioned: 輝達(NVDA-US)、博通(AVGO-US)、Anthropic、OpenAI

Musk announced that SpaceXAI will add 660,000 Nvidia GB300 GPUs this year, bringing the total close to 1.44 million. Colossus 2 uses the Blackwell architecture throughout, and the company is building its own 1.2GW power plant. Its long-term goal is to reach 50 million H100-equivalent GPUs by 2030.

Facts:
- SpaceXAI will add 660,000 Nvidia GB300 GPUs this year.
- The total GPU holdings are nearing 1.44 million.
- Colossus 2 uses the Blackwell architecture throughout.
- SpaceXAI is building its own 1.2-gigawatt power plant.
- SpaceXAI plans to expand data-center capacity 7-fold in 2027.
- SpaceXAI has set a long-term goal of reaching 50 million H100-equivalent GPUs by 2030.

## Funds shift in South Korea’s stock market! Retail investors withdraw 13.5 trillion won in August; who will lead the KOSPI’s next rally?

- Published: 2026-09-27T14:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6616713
- anchor: #n3044840
- Companies mentioned: 新栄証券、中信証券、美銀証券、JPモルガン、UBS、SKハイニックス、サムスン電子

South Korea’s stock market has been volatile as retail investors continue to withdraw funds and leveraged money retreats. Whether foreign investors return has become key to the market’s next move. Shin Young Securities analysts said the situation in the Middle East, oil prices, and US Treasury yields will affect foreign investor flows.

## 【Yieh Phui】Announcement on the execution of the company’s twenty-fifth share buyback

- Published: 2026-09-26T01:00:00+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=2023&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=142449&spoke_date=20260926
- anchor: #n3045237

Yieh Phui Enterprise Co., Ltd. announced the execution of its twenty-fifth share buyback. It had originally planned to repurchase 15 million shares but bought back only 7.84 million. The buyback was not completed in order to take market conditions and shareholder interests into account.