AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-27 15:00–18:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.htmlOne 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.en Lin Ze-bin surges to the CPBL batting title; learning to “let go” was key to his next evolutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049836Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:40:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US-China trade truce extended by only 2 months; scholars warn of possible trade war in 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049831Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:38:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Flooding from heavy rain hits Bangkok; thousands forced into sheltershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049832Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:37:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA First Asian Games medalist fails drug test; 烏茲別克 bronze medalist provisionally suspendedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049712Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:23:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foreign media say 鄭麗文 received talking points before China visit; 國民黨: routine staff workhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049713Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:20:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 沈伯洋 joins 何欣純 in Taichung to campaign, hoping residents will cast this vote on behalf of his motherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049707Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:05:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japanese lawmaker files complaint after Asian Games fans’ cheers for Taiwan were stopped, urges respect for their identityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049646Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:58:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Only after 2 complaints was the logo on Felix’s sleeve blacked out; 後藤光尊 says umpire apologizedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049582Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:55:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 dementiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049583Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:55:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. Schools in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh switch to remote classes for 1 week; authorities give no reasonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049584Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:48:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASchools 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045232Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:35:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 徐欣瑩 unveils childcare proposals for Hsinchu County, pledges more temporary care and dedicated classes for 2-year-oldshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045231Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:35:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Good weather over the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday draws crowds to 小琉球 and 墾丁; businesses hope domestic tourism momentum will continuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045230Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:25:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 亞運羽球周天成止步8強 指大會賽程安排不合理https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045228Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:23:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Younger sister excels in golf; actor 林奕嵐 travels to Japan to see it firsthand: “My sister is so good”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045226Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:11:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 南非治安不靖 一夜爆兩起重大槍案釀27死26傷https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045227Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:10:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 屠潔 and 巫巴克 to host Radio Golden Bell 61交流派對https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045222Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:06:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Another mortgage loan backlog? 金管會: no cases have been pushed back to 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045223Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:06:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US pressures countries to isolate Iran; Treasury secretary says measures are workinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045219Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:02:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045220Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:02:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Asian Games women’s 69-kilogram weightlifting: 陳玟卉 takes silver, finally easing the frustration of the previous Gameshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045221Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:01:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 沈伯洋 joins 何欣純 to discuss cross-city cooperation; 江啟臣 canvasses in Dakeng, promotes trail upgradeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045157Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:58:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 1國銀房貸申報錯誤近10年 去年4月逾放已破90億元https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045158Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:56:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA German AI startup urges Europe to be optimistic or risk falling behind US and Chinese giantshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045093Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:56:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 蕭副總統花蓮助選師徒3人同台 為綠議員參選人加油https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045094Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:56:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Asian Games baseball: Lin Yu-min leads Taiwan to bronze, says wearing the national team uniform is a joyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045095Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lions' Chou Yen-nung delivers a career-best outing; Lin Yueh-ping says he saw good thingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045092Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:36:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fire at 高雄某運輸公司 materials area sends up thick smoke; cause under investigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045089Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:34:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Blake's leg soreness and tightness to be monitored; 1 scheduled regular-season start remainshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045090Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:33:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 亞運克拉術金牌戰 李宛庭不敵烏茲別克勁敵摘銀https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045091Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:31:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AI agents breach health insurance system; Australia summons 2 AI CEOshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045017Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:27:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA South Korean government report: Korea-China FTA contributed only 1/4 of expected economic growthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045018Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:25:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taoyuan's Longtan Transit Center opens on the 30th, connecting 33 public transport routeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044969https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044969Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:23:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台塑石化 will leave gasoline and diesel prices unchanged from the 28thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044966Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:12:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hsinchu City Vision exhibition postponed until December; Chuang Ching-cheng questions whether the exhibition has fallen throughhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044967Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:12:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 艾速特 throws 124 pitches over 8.1 innings in a quality start loss; pitching coach explains decisionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044968Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:08:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Eagles' Chiu Li-hsuan and Chen Chung-kuang could be called up; pitching coach says to wait for the right timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044963https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044963Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:03:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台南中秋連假前2天遊客近80萬 國華友愛商圈最夯https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044962Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:02:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA On the concert economy, Ko Chih-en says industry needs should shape policyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044900Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:56:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taoyuan's tourism bureau heads to Tokyo travel fair, targeting independent travelers and tourism businesseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044901Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:56:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA After the Xi-Trump meeting, deputy foreign minister says U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains unchangedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044838Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:55:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lai Jui-lung unveils 7 education pledges, outlining a vision for education in Kaohsiunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044839Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:52:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049833Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:43:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES “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 Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049834Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:32:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社ITC supports 近畿大学’s men’s varsity tennis team as a uniform sponsorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049835Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:30:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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 funhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049760Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:25:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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 startupshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049708Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:11:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES World Local Mascot Grand Prix “On-Site Support Vote Event,” 2nd edition (Gunma): Yuru Nakin (Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture) takes 1st place!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049709Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 goalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049711Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 doghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049710Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 morehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049645Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:46:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 10th Kichijoji World Beer Fest 2026 kicks off October 9 (Fri.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045233Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:34:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Okayama University】Get up to date on Okayama University! “MONTHLY DIGEST Vol.124” publishedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045229Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:21:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES Children with intractable diseases and their families invited to a private day at 東京おもちゃ美術館 (11/5)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045224Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:02:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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 usershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045225Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES SweetLeap representative Taishi Ishitani joins a “Lean LaunchPad” lecture at his alma mater, 近畿大学, as a commentatorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045156Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:49:42 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045016Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:28:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044964https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044964Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:09:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 emergencyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044965Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:09:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 Chinahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049647Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:31:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 camphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049648Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:11:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 hourshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049649Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:09:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049650Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:03:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045159https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045159Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:46:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045160Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:39:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045161Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:11:44 +0900Taiwan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. 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 familyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045162Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:06:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044902Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:38:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044904Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒全聯福利中心 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 imminenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044905Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:23:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 affectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3049585Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045096Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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. 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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044840https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3044840Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 buybackhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-15/index-en.html#n3045237Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所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.