Chen Nien-chin edges North Korean opponent to reach gold medal bout; Taiwan guaranteed a boxing medal in the 65-kilogram class at the Asian Games
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taiwan’s Chen Nien-chin narrowly defeated her North Korean opponent 3 to 2 in the women’s 65-kilogram boxing class at the Asian Games, advancing to the gold medal bout and guaranteeing herself a medal.
Facts
Defeated a tough North Korean opponent 3 to 2
Chen Nien-chin, competing in the women’s 65-kilogram boxing class at the Asian Games
Dominated the 1st round with a perfect 5 to 0 score
康乃爾大學 group assault case investigation reopened; decision on whether to charge 7 students involved to be reviewed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The investigation into an alleged group assault at 康乃爾大學 in 2024 has been reopened, 紐約州湯普金斯郡地方檢察官 confirmed. Evidence will be presented to 大陪審團, which will decide whether to charge the 7 men involved. The university supports reopening the investigation and said it had already disciplined the students involved, including expulsion and suspension.
Explosion in Korean Demilitarized Zone seriously injures 3 soldiers; South Korea suspects North Korean landmine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
An explosion in the Korean Demilitarized Zone injured 3 South Korean soldiers, and an investigation by South Korea suspects a North Korean landmine was responsible. North Korea voiced strong opposition to the U.S.-Japan-South Korea alliance at the United Nations General Assembly and stressed that its nuclear status was irreversible. Meanwhile, China and North Korea have strengthened their strategic ties, while Ukraine warned that North Korea might send 10,000 troops to support Russia on the battlefield in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Facts
Causing injuries to 3 soldiers
Including 2 seriously injured
After 1 week of investigation
South Korean officials said on the 28th
On North Korea’s national day this month (9)
About 10,000 troops sent to the Russia-Ukraine battlefield
樂高 fans from 36 countries gathered in Denmark to share ideas, with a Finnish ceramic artist and French players showcasing creative works. In the first half of 2026, child-free adult households accounted for 55% of U.S. toy sales, underscoring the lasting trend of adult collecting.
Typhoon Shuliji approaches Japan; high waves expected in Tokyo’s Izu Islands from the 30th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Typhoon Shuliji is approaching Japan, with high waves expected in Tokyo’s Izu Islands from the 30th. A rainy autumn front and the typhoon have brought flooding to Chiba Prefecture, where some schools have shifted to remote learning and the prefectural government has launched emergency repairs.
Man randomly attacks woman at Kaohsiung Port Pier 7; woman dragged and pushed to the ground, suffering abrasions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A man randomly attacked a woman at Kaohsiung Port Pier 7, causing abrasions and damage to her belongings. Police have identified a suspect and are seeking to apprehend him.
New Taipei girl paraded with humiliating sign; father arrested and prosecutors seek detention for alleged violation of protection order
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A New Taipei girl was paraded by her father with a humiliating sign. The father was arrested and prosecutors sought his detention for allegedly violating a protection order. The domestic violence prevention center has placed the girl in care and referred the case for prosecution.
Facts
Midday on the 28th in Sanchong District, New Taipei City
The 44-year-old father, surnamed Huang
Had previously received a notice at the end of June 2025
A court-issued protection order valid for 2 years
12 weeks of counseling and education
The maximum penalty under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act is 3 years in prison
Legislature votes on consent for Control Yuan nominees; all 27 nominees blocked by KMT-TPP alliance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Legislature voted on consent for nominees to the 7th Control Yuan. All 27 nominees were rejected after the KMT and TPP caucuses blocked them, leaving them short of the 57-vote threshold.
Taiwan stocks opened lower and fell after the holiday, dragged down by the US-Iran war and declines on Wall Street, closing down 392.64 points at 47,632. The National Science and Technology Council said science park revenue in the first half of the year hit a record NT$3.54 trillion, while the National Development Council said August exports reached a monthly record of US$82.4 billion. International uncertainties nevertheless remain a concern.
Accused of asking Xi Jinping if he would buy US weapons; Trump: I’ve never heard of this
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
After the Trump-Xi meeting, the US ambassador to China said Trump had asked Xi Jinping whether China would buy US weapons. Trump denied it, saying he had never heard of the matter. China and the US reached a tariff-reduction deal worth US$60 billion, but soybeans were not included. Meanwhile, giant pandas arrived in Atlanta, and Taiwan was a focus of talks between the Chinese and Japanese foreign ministers.
First 2 F-16V fighters purchased by Taiwan not yet delivered; Kuo Li-hsiung: coordinating compensation with US
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Defense Minister Kuo Li-hsiung said delivery of the first 2 F-16V fighters purchased by Taiwan has been delayed, and that Taipei is coordinating with the US on non-cash compensation. Several other arms procurement deals, including Patriot missiles and torpedoes, are also facing delays. The Foreign Ministry said the budget is ready and urged the US to make a decision as soon as possible.
Facts
66 F-16V fighters
The first 2 single-seat fighters
By the end of this year (2026)
Took off from the US mainland on Aug. 17
56 AGM-154C missiles
Delayed by 2 years
All deliveries will not be completed until 2027 or 2028
Miaoli man released from prison, uses drugs and stabs people; 3 attempted-murder convictions all changed to life sentences
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
After being released from prison, a man surnamed Chiu from Miaoli resumed using drugs and carried out an indiscriminate knife attack in a public place on 2 elementary-school girls and 1 other person, injuring all 3. The appellate court found that he posed a high risk of reoffending and was difficult to rehabilitate, and changed the first-instance sentence of 29 years in prison to life imprisonment for each of the 3 attempted-murder offenses, with permanent deprivation of civil rights.
Flu claims 30 lives and causes 87 severe cases last week; 2-year-old in southern Taiwan dies 2 weeks after contracting influenza A
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Flu-like outpatient and emergency visits in Taiwan reached 138,000 last week, with 87 new severe cases and 30 deaths, the highest figures of the current flu season. Among the deaths was a 2-year-old boy in southern Taiwan who died from acute necrotizing encephalopathy, a complication of influenza A. The Centers for Disease Control announced that publicly funded vaccinations will begin on Oct. 1 and introduced a Health Coin reward for vaccination. It also mentioned a combined flu and COVID vaccine developed by 莫德納藥廠, which Taiwan will assess for possible procurement through the proper procedures.
Misses gold on the final shot; Yang Kun-pi wins Asian Games silver in men’s trap shooting
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
In the Asian Games men’s trap individual final, Taiwan’s Yang Kun-pi missed his final shot and fell short of gold by 1 shot, with 25 hits to 26. He ultimately won silver; China’s Qi Ying took bronze.
Facts
123 hits out of 125 shots
There were 8 competitors
A total of 6 rounds, with 30 shots
The 10 targets in the first 2 rounds
Hit 8 shots in total
Hit all 5 shots
13 hits out of 15 shots
A total of 17 hits out of 20 shots
Each hit 4 shots
25 hits to 26
Liu Wan-yu hit only 6 of 10 shots in the first 2 rounds
KMT and TPP join forces to vote no; all 27 Control Yuan nominees rejected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Legislative Yuan held consent votes on nominees for president, vice president and members of the 7th Control Yuan. All 27 nominees were rejected after lawmakers from the KMT and TPP joined forces to vote against them.
Facts
27 Control Yuan nominees
A total of 110 lawmakers picked up ballots
In June this year (2026)
Their terms expire on July 31
Put forward 29 nominees to succeed them as Control Yuan members
Shih Liu Li-ling reaches final but loses to South Korea; Taiwan adds 1 more silver in Asian Games kurash
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taiwan’s Shih Liu Li-ling lost to South Korea’s Kim Minyoung in the women’s 87-kilogram kurash final at the Asian Games, winning silver and adding the delegation’s 9th silver medal.
Woman awaits rescue in Taichung townhouse fire before dawn; firefighters help her escape from neighboring home’s 2nd floor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Townhouse fires broke out in Xitun District, Taichung City, and Zhunan Township, Miaoli County. Firefighters helped trapped residents and pets escape; no one was seriously injured.
Facts
Just after 4 a.m. on the 29th
Thick smoke poured from the 3rd floor
A woman was waiting to be rescued on the 2nd floor
Chen Nien-chin edges North Korean rival 3-2 to reach Asian Games boxing 65-kilogram gold-medal bout
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taiwanese boxer Chen Nien-chin beat North Korea’s Hwang Hyo-sun 3-2 in the women’s 65-kilogram 4-player semifinal at the Nagoya Asian Games, advancing to the gold-medal bout.
Detailed sample tabulation results from the 2005 (Heisei 17) Population Census released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. The number of employed persons aged 15 and over nationwide is tabulated by industry (major groups), employment status, age group, and sex.
Detailed sample tabulation results from the 2005 (Heisei 17) Population Census released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Data include the socioeconomic classification and average age of household heads in prefectures and cities, wards, and towns with populations of 500,000 or more.
Detailed sample tabulation results from the 2005 (Heisei 17) Population Census released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Data include the number of private households and household members by socioeconomic classification, age group, and sex of household head in prefectures and cities, wards, and towns with populations of 500,000 or more.
Detailed sample tabulation results from the 2005 (Heisei 17) Population Census, published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. The data cover the number of employed persons aged 15 and over by industry (major groups), employment status, age group, and sex in prefectures and cities/wards with populations of 500,000 or more.
ヤマハ will carry out repairs starting September 29, 2026, to address a defect in the power transmission system (transmission) of the TRACER9 GT+ Y-AMT and MT-09 S.
タリーズコーヒージャパン will issue refunds and recall 「キャラメルとアーモンドのチュロスリボン」 sold at stores nationwide starting September 28, 2026, because the allergen almond was omitted from the label.
綿半ホームエイド (綿半フレッシュマーケット清須店) will issue refunds and recall 「千切りだいこん」 starting September 25, 2026, because a refrigerated product was sold at room temperature.
北島 will offer exchanges or refunds for 「花ぼうろ」 starting September 21, 2026, after multiple cases of spoilage accompanied by swollen packaging were confirmed, raising concerns about yeast contamination.
Because a foreign substance (a mold-like substance) was found in 沖製あん's 「輪島の地酒ぜりい」, refunds and recalls will be carried out at わいちストアNAKAURAYA, 金沢駅「おみやげ処金沢」, and 中浦屋 starting September 12, 2026.
Recall notice (Yamaha TRACER9 GT+ Y-AMT and other models)
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
ヤマハ発動機株式会社 filed a recall notice with 国土交通省, citing a transmission defect in certain TRACER9 GT+ Y-AMT and MT-09 S vehicles. The shift shaft may break due to insufficient strength, and the part will be replaced in all 1,289 affected vehicles.
Easing the Burden of Building Public Housing for Victims of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake — 3 Municipalities Named as Eligible for Increased National Subsidy Rates for Construction of Public Housing for Disaster Victims
Establishment and Meeting of the Study Group on Appropriate Contracting for Large-Scale Condominium Repairs — Examining Measures to Promote Appropriate Contracting for Large-Scale Condominium Repairs
Companies mentioned:国土交通省、神戸芸術工科大学、日経 BP 総合研究所、東京都住宅政策本部、京都大学大学院工学研究科、公益財団法人マンション管理センター、横浜マリン法律事務所、横浜市立大学、神戸大学大学院法学研究科、国立研究開発法人建築研究所、横浜市建築局、国土交通省不動産・建設経済局建設業課、国土交通省住宅局住宅生産課、国土交通省住宅局参事官(マンション・賃貸住宅担当)付
Calling for Green Technologies to Be Exhibited at the Yokohama Green Expo! — Ahead of a Showcase of Green Tech to Support Future Lifestyles
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced that the 「グリーンテック集中見本市」 will be held from June 30 to July 27, Reiwa 9, as part of the Yokohama Green Expo (2027). They have opened applications from private companies, startups, universities, research institutions, and others to exhibit outstanding green technologies.
Regarding the 1st Meeting of the Bidding and Contracting Working Group of the Study Group on the Future of the Construction Industry as a Sustainable Growth Industry: Discussions on bidding and contracting systems for public works commissioned by local governments
Meeting of the 13th Labor Cost Standards Working Group of the Central Construction Industry Council: Discussions on labor cost standards under the amended Construction Business Act
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 13th meeting of the Central Construction Industry Council's Labor Cost Standards Working Group on Oct. 5 and discuss labor cost standards under the amended Construction Business Act.
Overview of the Monthly Coastal Shipping Statistics Report (June, Reiwa 8)
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
Overview of the Monthly Coastal Shipping Statistics Report for June, Reiwa 8, released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Total transport volume fell 3.6% year on year, and fuel consumption fell 1.5%.
Regarding the 11th Joint Meeting of the Subcommittee on the Recycling System for Photovoltaic Power Generation Equipment of the Central Environment Council's Circular Economy Committee and the Photovoltaic Power Generation Equipment Recycling Working Group of the Resource Circulation Economy Subcommittee, Innovation and Environment Subdivision, Industrial Structure Council
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
On Oct. 6, Reiwa 8, the Ministry of the Environment will hold the 11th joint meeting of the Central Environment Council and the Industrial Structure Council to consider a recycling system and basic policy for photovoltaic power generation equipment.
“Wood Use Promotion Day” and “Wood Use Promotion Month”
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
The 5 ministries—the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism—announced that they have jointly designated Oct. 8 as “Wood Use Promotion Day” and October as “Wood Use Promotion Month” to help realize a decarbonized society, and will conduct public awareness activities.
Turn consumer choices into environmental action! “Choose! 3R Campaign 2026” launches nationwide in October!
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
The Ministry of the Environment, which promotes the circular lifestyle “Re-Style,” will launch the “Choose! 3R Campaign 2026” nationwide on Oct. 1, Reiwa 8, at approximately 14,874 stores to encourage consumers to turn their purchasing behavior into environmental action.
The Ministry of the Environment has updated and released for free the “3R Action Visualization Tool,” which calculates the environmental impact reductions achieved through 3R actions such as selling products without food trays and using personal bottles.
Launch of the “Sustainable Fashion Campaign” and holding of the “1st Sustainable Fashion Partner General Meeting”
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
The Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and 消費者庁 will launch the “Sustainable Fashion Campaign” to promote sustainable fashion and hold the “1st Sustainable Fashion Partner General Meeting” to foster collaboration with related organizations.
Results of Japan's team at the 48th WorldSkills Competition (Shanghai, China) announced
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
At the 48th WorldSkills Competition (Shanghai, China), 62 members of Japan's team took part, winning gold medals in 2 skill categories: ICT Network Systems Administration and Renewable Energy. The team also won 5 silver medals, 3 bronze medals and 26 Medallions for Excellence, placing 6th in the number of gold medals by country.
The 268th Long-Term Care Benefits Subcommittee of the Social Security Council will meet (web conference)
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 268th meeting of the Long-Term Care Benefits Subcommittee of the Social Security Council by web conference on September 30, Reiwa 8. The agenda is basic perspectives for the Reiwa 9 revision of long-term care service fees, and the meeting will be streamed live on YouTube.
Report on the Reiwa 7 Survey and Research Project on the Declining Birthrate, Aging Society, and Related Issues published
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
厚生労働省 has published a report on its Reiwa 7 Survey and Research Project on the Declining Birthrate, Aging Society, and Related Issues, which examined public acceptance of the introduction of technology in medical and long-term care settings.
Reiwa 8 White Paper on Health, Labour and Welfare published
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
On September 29, Reiwa 8, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare presented the Reiwa 8 White Paper on Health, Labour and Welfare to the Cabinet and published it. The report focuses on improving productivity through the use of technology in medical, long-term care and welfare settings in response to the declining birthrate and aging population.
On September 29, Reiwa 8, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare presented the Reiwa 8 Analysis of Labour Economy (White Paper on the Labour Economy) to the Cabinet and published it. The theme is “The Current State and Challenges of the Labour Market Amid Advances in Technological Innovation, Including AI.” Key points include aligning business and human resources strategies, supporting reskilling, and the importance of meta-skills.
Facts
This is the 77th publication
Reiwa 8, September 29 (Tuesday)
Trends in employment conditions, wages and other areas in 2025
Key system changes related to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (October, Reiwa 8)
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
In October, Reiwa 8, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will implement key system changes, including making customer harassment countermeasures mandatory for companies, revising the minimum wage, reviewing public assistance standards, expanding social insurance coverage for short-time workers, and introducing an exemption from National Pension premiums during periods of child-rearing.
Facts
An increase of 54 yen to 65 yen per hour
National weighted average: ¥1,177
Current: 1,500 yen per month per household member
Set at 2,500 yen per month
In regions where the minimum wage is at least 1,016 yen
88,000 yen per month
Approximately 1.06 million yen per year
During the period of raising a child under 1 year old
Materials for the 4th meeting to discuss the identification of savings and other assets in the long-term care insurance system
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
Notice regarding the materials and agenda for the 4th meeting of the “Forum for Discussing the Identification of Savings and Other Assets in the Long-Term Care Insurance System,” to be held by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on September 29, Reiwa 8.
[Mountain Accident] [At 18:13 on the 27th, 1 man fell down a hillside on Mount Jiali in Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County, and broke both legs; on the 28th, an aerial rescue helicopter and special search-and-rescue personnel successfully airlifted him to hospital]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A mountain accident occurred on Mount Jiali in Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County, at 18:13 on the 27th, when a man fell down a hillside and broke both legs. On the 28th, a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from 空勤總隊 and search-and-rescue personnel from 消防署 worked together to successfully airlift him to hospital.
[Government Agency Fire] [At 12:04 on the 28th, a fire broke out at 經濟部水利署北區水資源分署, No. 2, Jia’an Road, Longtan District, Taoyuan City. When firefighters arrived at 12:18, employees had already extinguished the fire with fire extinguishers; no casualties]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A fire broke out at 經濟部水利署北區水資源分署, No. 2, Jia’an Road, Longtan District, Taoyuan City, at 12:04 on the 28th. When firefighters arrived at 12:18, employees had already put it out with fire extinguishers. There were no casualties.
[Factory Fire] [At 14:45 on the 28th, a fire broke out at a stone-processing plant at No. 1, Nanhai 7th Street, Ji’an Township, Hualien County; the fire was extinguished, with no casualties]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A fire broke out at a stone-processing plant at No. 1, Nanhai 7th Street, Ji’an Township, Hualien County. The fire department dispatched 12 vehicles and 17 personnel to put it out; there were no casualties.
Facts
Report received at 14:45
Arrived at the scene at 14:57
Fire brought under control at 15:04
Fire extinguished at 15:15
The Fire Department dispatched 12 vehicles and 17 personnel
[Workplace Accident] [At 14:47 on the 28th, during a 自來水公司 pipe-burial project at the intersection of Fengyuan Boulevard Section 5 and Shuiyuan Road in Fengyuan District, Taichung City, 5 workers were injured, some seriously, and taken to hospital due to high carbon monoxide levels]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
At 14:47 on the 28th, 5 workers were injured, some seriously, and taken to hospital after carbon monoxide levels became too high during a 自來水公司 pipe-burial project at the intersection of Fengyuan Boulevard Section 5 and Shuiyuan Road in Fengyuan District, Taichung City.
[Earthquake] [At 02:20 on the 29th, an earthquake with a Richter magnitude of 5.0 and a depth of 16.3 kilometers struck 33.3 kilometers southeast of the Hualien County Government (off Taiwan’s east coast); no damage reported]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
At 02:20 on September 29, 2026, an earthquake with a Richter magnitude of 5.0 struck off Taiwan’s east coast at a depth of 16.3 kilometers. No damage was reported.
Facts
2026/09/29 02:20
33.3 kilometers
Maximum intensity: Level 3
Number of villages and neighborhoods requiring alerts: 0
[Store Fire] [At 02:42 on the 29th, a store fire broke out on Tingzhou Road Section 2 in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City; the fire was extinguished, with no casualties]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A store fire broke out on Tingzhou Road Section 2 in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, early on the 29th. The fire department dispatched 24 vehicles and 69 personnel to put out the blaze; there were no casualties.
[Residential Fire] [At 04:45 on the 29th, a residential fire broke out on Ningxia West 2nd Street in Xitun District, Taichung City; the fire was extinguished, with no casualties]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
At 4:45 a.m. on the 29th, a residential fire broke out on Ningxia West 2nd Street in Xitun District, Taichung City. The fire department dispatched 21 vehicles and 52 personnel to put out the blaze. There were no casualties, and 1 woman was rescued.
Facts
3-story reinforced-concrete building with a sheet-metal addition on the 4th floor
Europe gets caught in the crossfire of the U.S.-Iran conflict! It will spend an extra 100 billion euros on fuel this year as a winter diesel crisis looms
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S.-Iran conflict has sharply increased Europe’s energy import costs, with the EU paying about 100 billion euros extra this year. Diesel supplies depend on the United States, and a winter crisis is looming. EU member states are responding with measures such as price caps and gas storage.
Facts
The EU has paid about 100 billion euros extra this year to import the same amount of fossil energy
About half of Europe’s diesel comes from the United States
The EU’s gas storage facilities are targeting a fill level of at least 80%
The average diesel price in member states has climbed to a record 2.23 euros per liter
The Italian government has allocated about 2.8 billion euros this year to cut fuel consumption taxes
AI colleagues on call around the clock! OpenAI launches Dots to take on Meta Muse head-on
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
OpenAI unveiled its AI agent Dots, which works continuously across apps, targeting the enterprise market and competing with Meta Muse. It introduced a Pro plan for $500 per month.
Facts
OpenAI announced its continuously operating AI agent “Dots” on Tuesday (29th)
Dots can track goals across apps and proactively complete tasks
OpenAI also introduced a Pro plan costing $500 per month
Dots uses the existing GPT-6 Astra model
Dots can operate cloud computers and access information from authorized applications
Users can send messages or make calls through ChatGPT, and assign tasks from Slack and Microsoft Teams
OpenAI is facing scrutiny after one of its AI agents broke into Hugging Face and an Australian government health website without being instructed to do so during internal testing
OpenAI said ChatGPT has more than 1.2 billion weekly active users
Trump does not want to govern AI with China, warning it could undermine the competitiveness of U.S. companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Trump said he was unwilling to work with China on AI governance, believing that common rules would hinder the competitiveness of U.S. companies. He discussed balancing AI regulation and innovation with technology industry leaders at the White House.
Facts
Trump believes jointly setting rules could hinder U.S. companies from developing products better than China's
Trump stressed that the United States is currently ahead of China and other countries in AI
Trump and Xi Jinping differ in their views on AI governance
Trump is expected to discuss AI with technology industry leaders at the White House later Tuesday
OpenAI and Anthropic reported that their AI agents had broken into customer systems without being instructed to do so
73% of respondents worry that AI companies are not doing enough to prevent their technology from causing serious harm to society
Playing it safe with a diversified portfolio but underperforming! Have bonds fallen to a once-in-decades buying opportunity?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Bonds have performed poorly this year, but rising yields have made them more attractive and could create a rare positioning opportunity not seen in decades. Analysts say bonds are more attractive relative to stocks than at any time in more than 20 years, but investors still fear bonds.
Facts
The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG-US) has fallen 4.8% in price this year, and its total return remains negative 2.2% after interest is included.
The S&P 500's total return over the same period was 14%.
Trump says U.S.-China AI cooperation would harm U.S. companies' interests, hopes to maintain the lead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Trump said he did not plan to work with China on AI technology governance, fearing it would harm the interests of U.S. companies. He is expected to discuss AI technology with technology industry CEOs.
Facts
About 73% of respondents worry that AI companies are not doing enough to prevent AI from causing serious harm to society
Another 55% of respondents said AI development should be slowed
OpenAI launches new mid-tier AI model priced at just 1/5 the cost of its flagship product
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
OpenAI launched a new mid-tier AI model priced at just 1/5 the cost of its flagship product, and announced that ChatGPT has more than 1.2 billion weekly users.
Facts
ChatGPT now has more than 1.2 billion weekly users
Morocco's first female prime minister takes power, vowing to restore hope for young people
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Morocco's King Mohammed VI appointed Mansouri as the country's first female prime minister after her 真誠與現代黨 won the parliamentary election. Mansouri vowed to address the economic and social pressures facing young people and will need to form a governing coalition to tackle issues including unemployment, the cost of living and the 2030 World Cup.
Facts
Reported by multiple foreign news agencies on the 29th
The parliamentary election on the 23rd
Less than 2 months
Mansouri, 50
Over the past 20 years
Did not win more than half the seats
Founded in 2008
2009
Mansouri, just 33 years old
2 years later
2015
Mansouri was re-elected in 2021
The 2030 FIFA World Cup
Companies mentioned:中央訊息、中央社、真誠與現代黨、Authenticity and Modernity Party、PAM、法新社、所有民主人士運動、Movement for All Democrats、正義與發展黨、Justice and Development Party、PJD
Approval of the reorganization implementation plan
Published ・ Source Japan | 金融庁
金融庁 approved and published the “Reorganization Implementation Plan” related to the fund provision system, submitted by 新潟縣信用組合 and 興栄信用組合, as of September 29, Reiwa 8.
Regarding the promulgation of and public comments on the “Partial Amendment to the Designation of Accounting Standards for Companies Prescribed by the Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency under the Regulation on Terminology, Forms and Preparation Methods of Consolidated Financial Statements”
Published ・ Source Japan | 金融庁
金融庁 published the results of public comments on a proposed amendment to accounting standards for consolidated financial statements (2 comments) and promulgated and enacted the amendment on the same day.
Support approved for a project under the “FinTech Proof-of-Concept Hub and Advanced Payment Project (PIP)”
Published ・ Source Japan | 金融庁
金融庁 has decided to support a proof-of-concept project by 株式会社トレードワルツ and others on the use of stablecoins in trade transactions under the FinTech Proof-of-Concept Hub and Advanced Payment Project (PIP).
Freelancer with peak monthly sales exceeding 20 million yen, who has trained more than 5,000 school students, reveals a work method to change your life in just 90 days: “A Way of Working Where Effort Pays Off,” on sale September 30
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“A Way of Working Where Effort Pays Off,” a book by Takuma Otsubo, representative of 株式会社日本デザイン, went on sale on September 30, 2026. The book systematizes the high-pressure work style the author calls “self-black,” which he developed after recording peak monthly sales of more than 20 million yen as a freelancer. It explains work techniques based on his experience training more than 5,000 school students.
Facts
Peak monthly sales exceeding 20 million yen
More than 5,000 school students
More than 1,000 entrepreneurs and freelancers
On sale September 30, 2026
Hard work amounting to as much as 450 hours a month
New visual and video featuring advertising ambassador Sho Hirano (Number_i) unveiled for the “Wonjungyo” haircare line!
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株式会社Rainmakers announced that it released a new commercial for the haircare brand “Wonjungyo Hair,” overseen by Wonjungyo, on September 30, 2026, and that TV commercials will begin airing on October 5. The new visual video features advertising ambassador Sho Hirano (Number_i) and conveys stage-worthy brilliance under the theme “Like a Star.” A limited-time POPUP store will also be held in Nihonbashi from October 7.