AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-27 18:00–21:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 67 items from 3 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 Militants crossed the border from 巴基斯坦; Afghan forces killed 28 peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050368Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:45:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA No tag, and the deviation from the three-foot line was not upheld; Kannan joked that Chen Chieh-hsien had ruined his shutouthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050369Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:44:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, sample grilled oysters at 屏東西市場 and stroll through the market on 萬倉街 with your petshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050367Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:41:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA No internet freedom: 20 Harbin university students punished for bypassing the Great Firewallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050365Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:31:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Northern Ireland Protestants allowed to march in a Catholic area for the first time in nearly 30 years, drawing attention to the history of religious conflicthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050366Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:29:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 華碩 and 微星 showcase their products at an African anime convention, vying for a share of South Africa's gaming markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050361Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:22:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japanese media: Chinese research vessels repeatedly enter waters near the Diaoyu Islands, possibly gathering intelligence for an invasion of Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050359Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:01:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Two key replay reviews in the 9th inning: Hawks' Kannan wins but misses out on a shutout, saying he is disappointedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050297Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:57:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hakka sports pioneer Liang Rong-mao honored with a presidential citation at his funeralhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050298Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:56:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heavy rains kill 56 in India and 14 in Nepal, with 11 missinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050234Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:53:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA After China-Philippines standoff in the South China Sea, 中國軍隊海警 hold exercises at Democracy Reef on the same dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050233Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:44:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Traffic is expected to surge northbound on the final day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, with 11 road sections at risk of congestionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050231Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:37:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 李四川提3大新店建設願景 盼加速地方發展https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050230Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:30:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Scholars calculate that Taipei's tree canopy area has shrunk over 2 years; Chiang Wan-an says 13,000 trees will be addedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050112Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:23:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 亞運女子拳擊陳念琴完勝泰國選手 晉級4強保底銅牌https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050113Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:23:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Surge in Japanese-language test registrations prompts government to consider alternative examshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050111Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:14:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Asian Games kurash: Li Wan-ting wins silver, dedicating it to her late mother and overcoming a personal regrethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050105Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:03:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA High-speed rail apologizes after unreserved-seat passengers stood in business-class cars, vows to step up announcementshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050106Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:02:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2 cars collide for unknown reasons in Tainan; 3 adults and 2 children taken to hospitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050042Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:58:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chinese restaurant in South Korea vandalized with spray paint, possibly over controversial name "習近平"https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050043Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:57:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ko Chih-en campaign says remarks about wanting to eat Pingtung bananas in Qishan were taken out of contexthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050044Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:57:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 43 Mexican students disappeared 12 years ago; thousands take to the streets demanding the truthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049981https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049981Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:52:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man found dead on New Taipei bus after several days; shocked passenger alerts policehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049979https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049979Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:47:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei daycare abuse case: Shen Po-yang questions handling of case, while Chiang Wan-an says investigation began after report was receivedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049980https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049980Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:44:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Huang Wei-sheng earns Asian Games bronze and a national sports award; Weichuan Dragons manager says, "Then I don't have to give him anything, right?"https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049977https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049977Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:39:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cheng Li-wen proposes driving 新潮流 out of Yilan; Lin Kuo-chang says campaigning on hatred is inappropriatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049978https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049978Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:36:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Weather to remain stable on the final day of the holiday; northeasterly winds strengthen and showers begin from 10/1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049973https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049973Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:35:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Residents hope for a gap in the median, which stretches more than 200 meters in Donggang, Pingtunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049974https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049974Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:35:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New biography of Taiwanese-language research pioneer Wang Yu-te unveiled in Tokyo; granddaughter carries on his work with Taiwanese-language classeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049975https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049975Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:34:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lai Ching-te praises Chen Su-yue’s farming roots, says she will care for farmers if elected county magistratehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049976https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049976Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump-Xi meeting makes a big splash but yields few results; scholars say structural contradictions between the U.S. and China remain deephttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049971https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049971Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:27:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Wen-hui took a fall at the Paris Olympics; Asian Games weightlifting silver gives her confidencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049972https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049972Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:27:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Powerful storm hits the northeastern U.S.; Hurricane Nolo could bring flooding to Hawaiihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049968Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:23:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Huang Wei-che visits Singapore to promote Tainan agricultural products, hopes to expand business and tourism tieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049969https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049969Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:22:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Netizens call for a Taipei performance of “The Cat Replaces the Crown Prince”; Shen Po-yang says he strongly opposes ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049967Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:18:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Beach cleanup on Dongji and Xiji islands during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday removes 257 kilograms of marine debris through public-private cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049964https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049964Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:16:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Marine National Park Headquarters and the Taiwan Canoe Association teamed up to clean beaches on Dongji and Xiji islands in Penghu during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. As of the 27th, they had removed 257 kilograms of marine waste, demonstrating the results of public-private cooperation to protect the marine environment. Jakarta seeks to improve air quality, aims to fully electrify buses by 2030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049965Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:13:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Jakarta provincial government announced that buses will be fully electrified by 2030, with the goal of expanding the TransJakarta fleet to about 10,000 electric buses. It also plans to continue expanding its metro, light rail and bus networks to reduce transport emissions and private vehicle use. Taipei City Government: Power outage at city hall raised server room temperatures, disrupting cloud platform website serviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049966Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:12:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA power outage at city hall caused server room temperatures to rise, triggering the storage equipment’s protective shutdown mechanism and disrupting website services on the cloud platform run by 台北市政府. Services including the official website and the 1999 citizen complaint system could not be accessed, but have gradually been restored following emergency repairs. Heavy rain causes flooding in India and Nepal, leaving at least 19 dead and 10 missinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049959https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049959Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:06:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Major incident at UK air force base; several arrested, nearby homes evacuatedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049837Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:48:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA DPP marks its 40th anniversary with a fresh, “Young” twist! “DPP 40 Sheng Cafe” opens in Kaohsiung, as Huang Jie creates a youth-oriented party office and engages with the next generationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050299Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:56:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒To mark the DPP’s 40th anniversary, its Kaohsiung City chapter launched the “DPP 40 Sheng Cafe” event, combining a birthday café concept with youth culture. Chapter head Huang Jie and mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung attended, emphasizing democratic succession and a more youth-oriented approach. Hundreds of guests gather for Mid-Autumn Festival appreciation dinner! Shankuan Construction to launch 5 projects next year in Zuoying, Fengshan, the Arena area, Kenting and Neipu, with total sales topping NT$10 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050300Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:52:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Shankuan Construction announced at its Mid-Autumn Festival appreciation dinner that it will launch 5 projects next year, with total sales exceeding NT$10 billion. The projects extend from Kaohsiung to Pingtung and Kenting, showcasing the company’s expansion plans. Still working on city affairs on his 62nd birthday! Huang Wei-che flies on a red-eye budget airline despite back pain for a quick Singapore trip to promote agricultural products, tourism and investmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050301Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:48:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On his 62nd birthday, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che endured back pain to take a red-eye budget flight for a quick trip to Singapore, promoting agricultural products such as pomelos and holding a tourism and investment promotion exchange to seek international cooperation. Tomorrow’s weather / Cold air is on the way! Forecast reveals when weather will change across Taiwan, bringing “cooler, damp conditions and heavy rain”; a look at the week aheadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050302Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:48:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Central Weather Administration forecasts stronger northeasterly winds after the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Rain and cooler temperatures are expected north of Taoyuan and in eastern Taiwan starting October 1, with highs falling to 30-31 degrees and overnight lows of 22-24 degrees. The annual high-tide alert remains in effect through September 30, and low-lying coastal areas should guard against flooding. Su Chiao-hui unveils second wave of campaign merchandise! Short-sleeved hoodies, Shining Towels and baseball caps; spokespersons turn heads in group photoshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050303Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:46:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Legislator and New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui has released a second wave of campaign merchandise, including short-sleeved hoodies made in collaboration with Taiwan Wolf, Shining Towels and baseball caps. Her spokespersons also posed for magazine-style promotional photos, emphasizing everyday wear and fashion. Huang Wei-che visits Singapore to promote pomelos, linking agriculture, tourism and investment to pursue international business opportunitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050304Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:43:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che led a delegation to Singapore to promote pomelos and held tourism and investment promotion exchanges, aiming to integrate agricultural, tourism and industrial resources and expand into international markets. Ko Wen-je heads south to campaign alongside Chang Chia-chun, vouches for her image and abilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050305Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:41:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former Taiwan People’s Party chairman Ko Wen-je headed south to Yunlin to campaign alongside county magistrate candidate Chang Chia-chun, projecting unity between the blue and white camps and endorsing her image and ability. Hsu Hsin-ying unveils third wave of women’s empowerment policies! Focuses on expanding temporary childcare to give parents a chance to rechargehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050306Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:38:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsu Hsin-ying announced a 3rd-wave women’s empowerment policy, built around strengthening temporary childcare services at night and on holidays, improving childcare-matching platforms, and developing childcare resource apps, to support parents’ need for respite. 民眾黨是否再戰2028？柯文哲鬆口了 提1事酸賴清德「戰略目標」達成https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050307Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:26:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒柯文哲表示，民進黨透過司法案件阻止他參選2028年總統，民眾黨是否與國民黨合作等問題將在2026年選後再討論。 Taiwan supporters plan “The Cat Replaces the Crown Prince” performance in Taipei to mock Chiang Wan-an? Wang Hung-wei blasts it as a repeat of the “Bluebird” tactics used in the mass recall campaignhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050308Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Wang Hung-wei, a lawmaker from Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang, condemned plans by the pro-Taiwan camp to stage the traditional opera “The Civet Cat Replaces the Crown Prince” in Taipei and mock Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s family lineage. She criticized the plan as a tactic used by “Bluebird” aides during past recall campaigns and said it would stoke social divisions. Don’t just think of Wooma for Taichung barbecue! Insiders recommend “5 hidden gems,” praising their value: fresh, high-quality meat and delicious side dishes that keep diners coming backhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050309Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:17:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A post ranking Taichung barbecue restaurants recently sparked lively discussion on Threads. It listed 5 hidden-gem barbecue restaurants recommended by users for their value: Yakiniku Nakayama, Wooma, Chaliu, Hutong Barbecue and Laojing Premium Barbecue. Commenters praised the fresh meat, good service and popular specialty side dishes. “The Cat Replaces the Crown Prince” performance in Taipei to mock Chiang Wan-an? Shen Po-yang says “strongly opposed” 3 times: “We only care about his ability to govern”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050045Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:48:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang publicly opposed using the play “The Cat Replaces the Crown Prince” to mock rival Chiang Wan-an, stressing that the election should focus on governing ability rather than family background and avoid mobilizing hatred. 9/27 Evening News | 32-year-old well-known department store chain announces closure! New Taipei amusement park opens! “Accessible by MRT and TRA” opening date revealed; Taiwan beats China 5-1 to win Asian Games baseball bronzehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050046Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:42:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung’s long-established 四季百貨 department store will close its Tungkai branch on Oct. 4, KidZania Taipei will open at LaLaport Nangang at year-end, and Taiwan won a bronze medal in baseball at the Asian Games. The report also covers traffic and weather on the final day of the holiday period and the start of publicly funded vaccinations. What explains the difference between PX Mart eggs priced at NT$58 and NT$89? The correct answer: 3 key differences; price is not the standard for buying.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050047Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:39:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒PX Mart egg prices range from NT$58 to NT$89. The difference lies in the farming method (cage-raised, barn-raised, free-range, etc.) and production costs, while nutritional value is similar. Consumers should identify the farming method from the ending letter on the eggshell code (O/F/B/E/C), rather than looking only at the price. Why did women in ancient brothels tie red cords around their waists? It wasn’t for decoration! The final 1 reason is heartbreaking.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050048Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:18:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Women in ancient brothels tied red cords around their waists not simply as decoration, but as a symbol of the heavy historical realities of praying for freedom, warding off evil and keeping safe, and preserving a final measure of dignity. The cord symbolized their longing for redemption and their emotional self-protection in a feudal society. Is buying U.S. Treasuries better than buying a home? Ruan Mu-hua reveals 2 warning signs for real estate investment in the “high-interest-rate era”: the traditional rental-income logic no longer works.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050049Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:15:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Financial expert Ruan Mu-hua said that in a high-interest-rate environment, the yield on U.S. 10-year Treasury bonds has surpassed the capitalization rate for real estate, rendering the traditional rental-income logic ineffective. Taiwan’s housing market also faces shrinking sales volume and stagnant prices, and he advised investors to focus on assets with stable cash flows. Civil servant takes 168 days off in 1 year and is ordered to repay NT$300,000! She claimed her traffic accident happened during work-related sick leave, but the court rejected her argument: she was doing aerobics in a basement.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050050Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:01:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A female civil servant with the Ministry of Finance’s National Taxation Bureau took as many as 168 days of leave in 1 year and was ordered to repay NT$300,000 in pay for excess leave. She claimed an accident was a work-related injury, but the court ruled that it occurred after she took part in aerobic dance and upheld the repayment order. A “Taiwan” towel at the Nagoya Asian Games was banned! Chiang Wan-an says: Cheering for Taiwan should not be taboo.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049899Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:56:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒At the baseball competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan fans were stopped from holding up “Team Taiwan” towels. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an protested on social media, saying that supporting Taiwan should not be taboo. Store water now! 4 counties and cities face major water outages tomorrow, leaving “the whole family without water to bathe or cook from the morning.” Check your home’s outage area with one click.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049900Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:39:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣自來水公司 announced that water service will be suspended in parts of Taipei, New Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung starting September 28, affecting thousands of households. Residents were advised to store water in advance and turn off their water pump power. The Taiwan crisis is not coming in 2027! Former White House national security official warns: Xi Jinping is betting on a change of government in 2028; Trump should not delay arms sales to Taiwan.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049901Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:38:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former White House national security official Qin Jiangnan warned that a Taiwan Strait crisis could come in 2028 rather than 2027, because Xi Jinping is betting on a change of ruling party in Taiwan. He criticized Trump for delaying $14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan and urged officials to use the 2-year window to accelerate defense preparations. A “狸貓換太子” performance at the Xue Zha Mei Arts Festival? Chicken Cutlet Girl blasts organizers as “stupid and malicious”: Taiwan supporters shouldn’t stage this farce.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049902Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:36:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese influencer Jipai Mei criticized a group planning a “Civet Cat Replaces the Crown Prince” event in Taipei as “foolish and malicious.” Citing concern about the impact on the election, she urged pro-Taiwan supporters to be on guard. A Democratic Progressive Party candidate also opposed the event. Take note when riding the high-speed rail! Officials issue 1 rule: violators will be forcibly removed from the carriage and may have to pay the fare difference plus a 50% penalty. Take care when using non-reserved seating.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049903Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:28:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣高鐵 reiterated that standing is strictly prohibited in business-class carriages during the extra transport services for the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day, after an influx of non-reserved-seat passengers into business class sparked controversy. Violators will be asked to leave and may have to pay the fare difference plus a 50% penalty. Wu Tsung-hsien opens Yilan campaign headquarters! 3 major political figures show their support as Cheng Li-wun calls Lin Kuo-chang a “pork-barrel politician” and says 新潮流 is behind him.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049904Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:04:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒吳宗憲宜蘭競選總部成立，國民黨主席鄭麗文、民眾黨主席黃國昌及新北市長侯友宜站台。鄭麗文批評民進黨新潮流操控宜蘭，指控林國漳是「肥貓」，呼籲鄉親守住宜蘭。 Is the civil service no longer a safe bet? 11,000 civil servants seek retirement and 3,000 leave in a year; more than 40% quit for “this reason.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049905Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:01:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The number of Taiwanese civil servants leaving their jobs reached 3171 in 2025, while the number of applicants for senior and junior civil service examinations fell 31.9% in 8 years. The number of retirees hit a record 11229, with the abolition of lifetime pensions and an imbalance between pay and responsibility cited as the main reasons. [シーサイドホテル舞子ビラ神戸] The Autumn Harvest Buffet, “Autumn Harvest Buffet,” celebrating the delights of the bountiful fall, will be held at テラスレストラン サントロペ starting Oct. 1 (Thursday).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050363Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “First love came to kill me” — The TV anime “Mera x Des: The Grim Reaper and My Abnormal Love” begins broadcasting Jan. 5 (Tuesday), 2027!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050362Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [20th Asian Games] Japan women's national team “Oriyume Japan” wins silver medal, falling 23-27 to South Korea in final matchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050364Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:22:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES i-TOWEL (アイタオル) POP-UP STORE: Some items sold out due to popular demand — open through tomorrow, Sept. 28 (Monday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050360Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:01:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES Swarm AI “Fuga v2” achieved 82.0% on Terminal-Bench 2.1, matching Claude Fable 5, at 1/10 the cost. It maintained quality and stable coordination while processing 800 agents at once.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050295Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:55:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES Graphic designer 佐藤卓 and actor 小林涼子 appear at launch event for new brand “i-TOWEL (アイタオル)”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050296Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:50:42 +0900JapanPR TIMES Professional esports team FENNEL to enter Shadowverse Premier Series starting with the 2027 seasonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050232Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:35:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of “ファクタリングコード,” a same-day AI factoring service for corporations, sole proprietors and freelancershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050107Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:01:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES Top episodes to air on TV based on the results of the “World's Favorite 4 Digimon Anime Series: Best Episode Poll”! Main promotional video and broadcast information revealed for “The Best Adventure We Chose”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050110Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Lecture report] Gave a lecture at 熊本県トラック協会 on “Solving the challenges of hiring and retaining people! Recruitment and training strategies for drivers and managers at transport companies”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050109Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A classic from the early days of 小説家になろう, finally getting a long-awaited book release after 15 years! GCノベルズ new release “Teleporter: The Failed Magician Will One Day Reach the Divine Realm 1” goes on sale Nov. 30!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050108Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Take the ropeway to the old castle plaza in autumn. Enjoy carefully selected German beer and wine, along with local specialties, atop Kobe's mountains in the refreshing autumn breeze. Raise a glass in the autumn garden! “German Festival 2026” is underway at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049970https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049970Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:20:52 +0900JapanPR TIMES What makes up the “O&M costs” of grid-scale battery storage? Webinar to examine operating and maintenance expenseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049963https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049963Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESジャパンブランディング株式会社 will hold a webinar in mid-October 2026 explaining the breakdown of O&M costs for grid-scale battery storage. It will outline how a multilayered cost structure affects project viability amid limited revenue. “Jinai Akutsu Calendar 2027” set for release! The calendar explores “仁・愛,” inspired by his name, expressing 2 sides of his appeal: cool and cute. A handover event will also be held in Tokyo!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049962Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ReoNa to appear at the 2nd AOM presents Cheer Concert “ReoNa -Yorimichi-,” hosted by Toshima City and Animatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049961https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049961Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESReoNa will appear at the 2nd “Yorimichi” cheer concert hosted by Toshima City and Animate, performing an acoustic live show for invited students. A message from the Toshima City mayor will also be shared, drawing attention to community partnerships and support through music. All commemorative merchandise revealed for the “Sakura Wars 30th Anniversary Exhibition: Dreams Come Alive”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049960https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049960Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “I want to hear Ozaki's music once more”: A concert by saxophonist Kazuhiro Ozaki will be held in Ichikawa, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 4, made possible by one person's wish — 1 week to gohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049898Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:57:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES A global test of AI trading is approaching! Samsung and SK hynix face “extremely high expectations” for their Q3 earnings, with memory price hikes in focus.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3050235Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are set to report Q3 earnings, with the market closely watching whether AI demand can translate into actual profits. Rising memory prices and progress on HBM4 technology are in focus. Nvidia is evaluating glass substrates! They could be used in next-generation GPUs as early as 2028, in collaboration with TSMC and others.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049982Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網NVIDIA is evaluating the use of glass substrates for next-generation GPUs and is working with Germany’s SCHMID and TSMC, among others. It aims to put the technology into practical use by 2028. The semiconductor packaging technology is drawing attention for its high speed and low power consumption, and its potential to overcome the limits of organic substrates. Crude oil shipping supercycle takes off! BDTI surges 5,250 points, up more than 100% for the year; VLCC TCE tops $1 million.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260927-18/index-en.html#n3049838Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A supercycle in crude oil shipping has arrived, with the BDTI up more than 100% since the start of the year and VLCC TCE topping $1 million per 1 day. 中遠海能 and 招商輪船 are seeing rapid growth in earnings.