# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-30 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 3 of 4

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 215 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 177 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [Live Report] TUBE raced through its 40th anniversary year. Broadcast and streaming on WOWOW of its 37th annual summer concert at Yokohama Stadium, marking the first step into its 41st year!

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008960.000001355.html
- anchor: #n3118919
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WOWOW、WOWOW、WOWOWプライム、WOWOWオンデマンド

The Yokohama Stadium concert closing out TUBE’s 40th anniversary year will be broadcast and streamed on WOWOW.

Facts:
- 40th anniversary
- 41st year
- 37th time overall
- All 40 titles
- Saturday, September 5
- 10 meters tall
- 6:00 p.m.
- Oct. 4 (Sun.)

## The second set of LINE stickers for the TV anime “Goodbye, Lara” is here!!

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009609.000016064.html
- anchor: #n3118918
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社arma bianca、キネマシトラス

株式会社アルマビアンカ began distributing the second set of LINE stickers for the TV anime “Goodbye, Lara” on September 30.

Facts:
- 【Wednesday, September 30】
- The second set of LINE stickers

## Information on the “Famitsu 40th Anniversary Fest,” to be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026! “Persona 4 Revival” has been added to the latest-game tryout area. Applications for the lottery for stage events and autograph sessions are also open.

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000020262.000007006.html
- anchor: #n3118917
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage、株式会社KADOKAWA、スパイク・チュンソフト、SQUARE ENIX、ATLUS、SEGA

株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage will hold the “Famitsu 40th Anniversary Fest” at Bellesalle Akihabara on November 7, 2026. Tryouts for the latest games, including “Persona 4 Revival,” as well as stage events and lottery applications for autograph sessions, are now available.

Facts:
- 40th anniversary
- To be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Starts Wednesday, September 30
- Introducing 3 titles in advance
- There will be up to 204 people
- With 50 winners
- It is a 100% subsidiary

## MINAMO, who announced her retirement from the adult film industry, to hold an autograph session commemorating the publication of her first semi-autobiographical novel, “Mother’s Mud Boat”! A lottery sale of a “2-book set” featuring signed copies personalized with the buyer’s name is now open

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000020281.000007006.html
- anchor: #n3118916
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、ソフト・オン・デマンド株式会社、SOD、マチエミ

A lottery sale has begun for a 2-book set featuring signed copies personalized with the buyer’s name, commemorating the publication of “Mother’s Mud Boat,” the first semi-autobiographical novel by adult film actress MINAMO. The sale is hosted by ソフト・オン・デマンド株式会社.

Facts:
- ¥1,980/10% tax included
- Price: ¥3,960 (10% tax included)

## Grand opening of “EVEN Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd” and “Staybridge Suites Orlando Universal Blvd” (newsletter)

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:59:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002794.000002296.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4169452-en.html
- anchor: #n3118879
- Companies mentioned: 大和ハウス工業株式会社、IHGホテルズ＆リゾーツ、IHG、Daiwa House Texas Inc.、ダイワハウステキサス、Visit Orlando

Daiwa House Industry partnered with IHGホテルズ＆リゾーツ in Orlando, Florida, to develop “EVEN Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG” and “Staybridge Suites Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG,” its first hotel development project in the United States. The hotels grand-opened on September 16, 2026.

Facts:
- 288 rooms in total
- September 16, 2026 (U.S. time)
- 7 stories above ground
- 120 rooms
- 168 rooms
- A record 76.7 million people
- Economic impact is expected to reach a record $98.6 billion, among other milestones
- Located about 1.3 km away

## Most working-holiday trips actually begin in September. Is the period after summer vacation a pivotal time for making the decision?

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:56:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000013835.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4169453-en.html
- anchor: #n3118880
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本ワーキング・ホリデー協会、JAWHM、一般社団法人 日本ワーキング・ホリデー協会

一般社団法人日本ワーキング・ホリデー協会 (JAWHM) analyzed data from 342 users and found that September was the most popular departure month for language study and working holidays (18.7%). It noted a tendency for people to prepare from the end of summer vacation through autumn, and said many people make the decision at a turning point in their lives.

Facts:
- Data from 342 users
- September: 64 people
- September: 64 people (18.7%)
- July: 51 people
- July: 51 people (14.9%)
- June: 42 people
- June: 42 people (12.3%)
- October: 40 people
- October: 40 people (11.7%)
- December: 3 people
- December: 3 people (0.9%)
- February: 9 people
- February: 9 people (2.6%)
- It was December 1, 1980

## WellAgent begins accepting consultations for “FDE-style business improvement and DX support” for civil engineering companies

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:55:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000191765.html
- anchor: #n3118881
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WellAgent、WellAgent

株式会社WellAgent began accepting consultations for FDE-style business improvement and DX support for civil engineering and infrastructure construction companies on September 30, 2026.

Facts:
- Sept. 30, 2026
- December 2024

## A lineup of autumn flavors that are fluffy, sweet and aromatic!

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:54:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000054710.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4169455-en.html
- anchor: #n3118882
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ノースオブジェクト、Keitto Leipa、手づくり工房、Keitto Ruokala

株式会社ノースオブジェクトが運営する「Keitto」で、10月1日より秋の味覚とハロウィン限定メニューの販売が始まる。

Facts:
- Starting October 1 (Thursday)
- Ghost bread: ¥185
- Black cat: ¥195
- Halloween cake: ¥400
- Autumn harvest medley: ¥235
- Candied sweet potato and red bean butter: ¥315
- Pumpkin bagel: ¥285
- Pumpkin sandwich: ¥355
- Autumn-colored Mont Blanc tart: ¥3,900
- Halloween dessert plate: ¥1,200

## People aged 65 and over account for 60.1% of medical expenses, compared with 40.6% for dental care. Akihiro Yuguchi, director of Sapporo dental clinic ユアーズデンタルクリニック, analyzes the age profile of dental care using national medical expenditure data.

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:54:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000190095.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4169456-en.html
- anchor: #n3118883
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人令徳会、ユアーズデンタルクリニック、厚生労働省

医療法人令徳会運営のユアーズデンタルクリニックが、厚生労働省の令和5年度国民医療費データを分析。65歳以上の割合は全体で60.1%だが歯科診療では40.6%にとどまり、65歳未満が59.4%を占めることが判明した。

Facts:
- 40.6% for dental care
- People under 65 account for 59.4%
- 令和5年度は総額48兆915億円
- 歯科診療医療費は3兆2,945億円
- このうち歯科診療医療費は3兆2,945億円（6.9％）でした

## 【Taking place this weekend 🐕】“Wansupo 2026” comes to Yokohama Minato Mirai! An interactive DOG festival where you can “move, laugh and take photos” with your beloved dog 🐶

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:52:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000002365.html
- anchor: #n3118884
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タヒチプロモーション、株式会社金沢シーサイドFM

The interactive dog festival “Wansupo 2026,” organized by 株式会社タヒチプロモーション and others, will be held at Yokohama Rinko Park on October 3 and 4, 2026. Admission is free, with a wide range of programs including dog sports and talk shows.

Facts:
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- 9:30～17:00

## 株式会社KingdomEntertainment offers AI training for businesses

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:51:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000006651.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4169458-en.html
- anchor: #n3118885
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KingdomEntertainment、CHATGPT、GEMINI、Claude Code

株式会社KingdomEntertainment offers AI training for businesses, covering everything from the basics of generative AI to its use in the workplace. The hands-on program uses everyday work tasks as examples and teaches participants how to use CHATGPT, GEMINI, Claude Code and other tools.

## A sukiyaki meal made with specialty Matsusaka beef from Fukano, the birthplace of Matsusaka beef, will be served at a golf course during the “24th TOP CONNECT Ladies”

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:50:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000179629.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4169462-en.html
- anchor: #n3118887
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社福商、TOP CONNECT株式会社、イーグルポイントゴルフクラブ

株式会社福商 served samples of sukiyaki made with specialty Matsusaka beef raised in 深野, the birthplace of Matsusaka beef, at the “24th TOP CONNECT Ladies” held at イーグルポイントゴルフクラブ on September 29, 2026.

Facts:
- Sept. 29, 2026
- 70 young female golfers aiming to turn professional
- 11 junior golfers
- A total of 114 players competed

## [At the National Stadium] Notice: “Rakuten SUPER MATCH” to be held on Nov. 8 (Sun.) vs. Urawa Reds

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:50:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000035283.html
- anchor: #n3118886
- Companies mentioned: 楽天ヴィッセル神戸株式会社、楽天グループ株式会社、楽天、MUFG スタジアム、syncSPORTS by Rakuten、ブルーアーカイブ、東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス、Rakuten Sports

楽天ヴィッセル神戸株式会社 announced that it will hold the “Rakuten SUPER MATCH,” sponsored by 楽天グループ株式会社, at the J1 League Round 14 match between Vissel Kobe and Urawa Reds at the National Stadium on Nov. 8.

Facts:
- Sunday, Nov. 8
- 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League
- Round 14
- Kickoff at 14:00
- First 35,000 people

## Confidence Interworks to make game developer and operator flaggs a subsidiary

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:50:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000092148.html
- anchor: #n3118888
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンフィデンス・インターワークス、株式会社flaggs、角川アスキー総合研究所

株式会社コンフィデンス・インターワークス has decided to acquire a 70.0% stake in 株式会社flaggs, a game development and operations company, making it a consolidated subsidiary.

Facts:
- 70.0% stake
- 2兆5,885億円
- Up 8.0% year on year
- Japan's gaming population is 56.393 million
- Capital: 100,000 thousand yen
- Capital: 536.786 million yen

## Compare 3 high-yield rice varieties with Koshihikari. “Rice Farming NEXT 2026,” where producers, rice wholesalers and researchers discuss, to be held on Nov. 24. Applications now open.

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:47:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000498.000025043.html
- anchor: #n3118889
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビビッドガーデン、プライマル株式会社、株式会社みずほライス、JAグリーン近江、株式会社神明ホールディングス、株式会社ファーム・マネージメント・サポート、農研機構、JA全農

株式会社ビビッドガーデン will hold “Rice Farming NEXT 2026” on November 24, 2026, as part of a subsidy program run by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Producers and distributors will take part in discussions on the future of rice farming.

Facts:
- Nov. 24, 2026
- Approximately 150 people
- The service has 1.4 million users
- 12,000 registered producers

## Zhu Zhongming elected Shanghai mayor after completing municipal people's congress by-election

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:43:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609300330.aspx
- anchor: #n3119534
- Companies mentioned: 上海市政府新聞辦公室、上海發布、中央社、武漢大學經濟學院財政與審計系、浙江省財政廳、財政部

Zhu Zhongming completed the by-election process and was elected Shanghai mayor at the 5th session of the 16th Shanghai Municipal People's Congress.

Facts:
- 16th Shanghai Municipal People's Congress
- 5th session
- Then-Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng, aged 66
- The Standing Committee of the 16th Shanghai Municipal People's Congress held its 33rd meeting on Sept. 4
- 33rd meeting
- Now 54 years old
- Born in 1972
- Appointed deputy secretary of the CCP Shanghai Municipal Committee in July 2024
- Appointed secretary of the CCP leading party members group of the Shanghai Municipal Government this August

## Controversy continues at 世新大學; Education Ministry plans task force visit

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:41:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609300329.aspx
- anchor: #n3119535
- Companies mentioned: 世新大學、教育部、中央社、台灣學生聯合會、台學聯、世新學生會

世新大學 has sparked controversy over abolishing departments and renovating its library. 教育部 said it would form a task force to visit the campus if communication proves ineffective, to protect students' right to education.

Facts:
- Taipei, 30th
- (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150930

## Chou Tien-chen heads straight to Xinzhuang after Asian Games, fulfills dream of throwing first pitch

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609300328.aspx
- anchor: #n3119536
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中華職棒富邦悍將隊、富邦悍將

Taiwan's top badminton player Chou Tien-chen headed straight to the Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium after the Nagoya Asian Games to fulfill his dream of throwing the first pitch for 中華職棒富邦悍將隊.

Facts:
- August
- 1150930

## 國票金 approves compensation policy; executive pay adjustment takes effect in October

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:27:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300327.aspx
- anchor: #n3119526
- Companies mentioned: 國票金、國票金控集團、國票金控、財政部、國票證券

The 國票金控 board approved a compensation policy under which senior executives' fixed salaries will be capped in line with the public-sector financial institutions system, while variable pay cannot exceed fixed pay. The changes take effect Oct. 1.

Facts:
- Cannot exceed 2 times the 財政部 minister's salary
- 不能超過董事長8成
- Takes effect Oct. 1
- 7 directors voted in favor
- 2 directors reserved their opinions
- Cumulative after-tax profit reached NT$2.8 billion

## “Universe Cheerleading Squad” breaks onto the international stage, nominated for 2 Asian creative awards

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609300326.aspx
- anchor: #n3119527
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、緯來原創綜藝、緯來

Taiwanese talent show “Universe Cheerleading Squad” has been nominated for 2 Asian Academy Creative Awards, in the Best Music or Dance Programme and Best Reality Entertainment Programme categories, and will represent Taiwan in the international competition.

Facts:
- 2 categories
- 1150930

## Choosing a jersey number after joining NPB, Liu Chih-jung hopes to achieve the heights of Taipei 101

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609300325.aspx
- anchor: #n3119519
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、東北樂天金鷲隊、波士頓紅襪隊、樂天

台灣投手劉致榮以育成合約加盟日本職棒東北樂天金鷲隊，選擇背號101期許成就如台北101。

Facts:
- Chose “101” as his jersey number
- Looking back on being released by the 波士頓紅襪隊 in June
- At the time, I couldn't have imagined that 3 months later I'd have a chance to play in Nippon Professional Baseball
- Plans to take part in fall training in October

## 77 years since the founding of the PRC; Xi Jinping says China's economy is pressing ahead under pressure

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:13:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609300324.aspx
- anchor: #n3119517

At a reception marking 77 years since the founding of the PRC, Xi Jinping said China's economy was pressing ahead under pressure and moving toward new and better outcomes. He also stressed the deepening of cross-strait exchanges and cooperation and the suppression of Taiwan independence.

Facts:
- 77 years since the founding of the PRC
- About 800 Chinese and foreign guests

## 大立光 earnings call set for 10/8; CPO development progress in focus

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:12:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300323.aspx
- anchor: #n3119518
- Companies mentioned: 大立光、中央社

大立光 announced it will hold an online earnings call on Oct. 8 to discuss its 3rd-quarter operating report and 4th-quarter outlook. Key issues include CPO product validation progress, capacity expansion through newly acquired land, and lens supply for the iPhone 18 Pro series' variable aperture cameras.

Facts:
- October 8
- NT$8 billion
- 7 transactions
- 4800萬像素
- 1.26 billion kWh
- 587,100 metric tons

## TWSE creates section to consolidate information on listed companies' financial report announcements

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:10:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300322.aspx
- anchor: #n3119489
- Companies mentioned: 台灣證券交易所、中央社、公開資訊觀測站

台灣證券交易所 has created a section on 公開資訊觀測站 compiling the expected board meeting dates for listed companies' financial reports or annual unaudited financial information. The new rules will apply starting with 2026 third-quarter financial reports.

Facts:
- 2026 third quarter
- Launched on Sept. 23
- 3 major categories of important information

## 虹揚取消原擬與印度Simpson集團公司簽署合作意向書

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:10:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609303007.aspx
- anchor: #n3119516
- Companies mentioned: 虹揚發展科技公司、虹揚、印度Simpson& Co. Ltd.、印度Simpson集團公司

虹揚發展科技公司 canceled its plan to sign a letter of intent with 印度Simpson& Co. Ltd. and its group companies following a change in its operating strategy. The letter was only an initial expression of intent and would have no significant effect on the company's finances or operations. 虹揚 reported August revenue of NT$63.88 million, up 16.95% year over year; revenue for the first 8 months of this year was NT$520 million, down 10.24% year over year.

Facts:
- NT$63.88 million
- Up 16.95% year over year
- Revenue of NT$520 million
- Down 10.24% year over year

## Construction-site wall collapses in Taipei's Wanhua District; excavator operator suffers injuries to both legs

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:09:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609300321.aspx
- anchor: #n3119490
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台北市消防局、台大醫院

A workplace accident occurred at a construction site on Section Two of Guiyang Street in Taipei's Wanhua District. The excavator operator suffered injuries to both legs when a wall collapsed and was taken to 台大醫院 for emergency treatment.

Facts:
- Taipei, 30th
- At around 4 p.m.

## U.S. aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush to visit Phuket, accompanied by more than 5000 personnel

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:08:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609300320.aspx
- anchor: #n3119491
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、曼谷郵報、Bangkok Post、泰國TNN電視台

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush is expected to dock in Phuket, Thailand, from Oct. 4 to 9, accompanied by about 5120 personnel. Thai and U.S. officials are discussing security measures and reminding visitors to obey the law. The USS Abraham Lincoln's previous stop in Pattaya brought economic benefits to the area, but no specific estimate is available for the Bush's current visit.

Facts:
- Oct. 4 to 9
- About 4800 personnel
- About 320 personnel
- About 5120 people in total aboard the 2 ships
- March 31 this year
- 9 months of deployment at sea
- During the 5-day stop
- About 100 million baht
- About NT$94.97 million

## 鴻海 subsidiary invests NT$434 million in arQana to strengthen RF wireless communications

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:08:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300319.aspx
- anchor: #n3119492
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海、iCana Holdings Ltd.、安科諾科技、arQana、AchernarTek、iCana、中央社

鴻海 invested about NT$434 million in its subsidiary 安科諾科技 (arQana) through its subsidiary iCana Holdings Ltd. to strengthen its RF wireless communications business and long-term investment strategy.

Facts:
- Investment of about NT$434 million
- Indirectly holds 100% of the subsidiary

## Reuters: 麥當勞's AI pricing tool once recommended a Big Mac meal for NT$570

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:06:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609300318.aspx
- anchor: #n3119493
- Companies mentioned: 麥當勞、McDonald’s、溫蒂漢堡、Wendy’s、漢堡王、Burger King、中央社

Reuters reported that 麥當勞 uses an AI pricing tool to analyze transaction data and generate optimal prices. It once recommended pricing a Big Mac meal at US$18 (about NT$570), widening price gaps and fueling friction between franchisees and headquarters as well as regulatory risks.

Facts:
- Nearly 14,000 restaurants
- Could sell for US$18
- About NT$570
- Price 21% higher

## Lin Chia-lung writes in Danish media: Give Taiwan a place in the free world

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609300317.aspx
- anchor: #n3119494
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、全球新聞、GLOBALNYT、七大工業國集團、G7

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung wrote in Danish media outlet GLOBALNYT that China distorts UN Resolution 2758 to prevent Taiwan from participating in international organizations. He urged the free world to support Taiwan's bid to join the United Nations and stressed Taiwan's importance to supply chains and democratic values.

Facts:
- 1971
- 2758
- The 29th
- 81st
- 1150930

## Trump-Xi meeting just ended; China's Commerce Ministry extends deadline for trade barrier investigations against U.S.

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609300316.aspx
- anchor: #n3119495

After the Trump-Xi meeting, China's Commerce Ministry announced that it would extend until Dec. 27, 2026, the deadlines for 2 trade barrier investigations into U.S. actions to disrupt global industrial and supply chains and impede trade in green products.

Facts:
- Extended until Dec. 27, 2026
- March 27, 2026
- 2026 Announcements No. 17 and 18

## Philippine inflation accelerates in September; experts expect another central bank rate hike

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:03:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300315.aspx
- anchor: #n3119487
- Companies mentioned: 菲律賓中央銀行、BSP、菲律賓統計局、PSA、商業天地、BusinessWorld、亞洲圖表集、Capital Economics、中央社

The Philippine central bank forecasts September inflation will rise to 6.4% to 7.4%, remaining above its 3% target for the 7th consecutive month amid rising food and oil prices and pressure from the peso’s depreciation. Experts predict persistently high inflation could force the central bank to raise rates again. In August, it raised rates by 25 basis points for the 3rd consecutive time, bringing the policy rate to 5%.

Facts:
- 6.4% to 7.4%
- 7th consecutive month
- 3% target
- 4 consecutive months of cooling
- Upper bound of 7.4%
- Highest level in nearly 3 and a half years
- Lower bound of 6.4%
- Same as in June
- Highest in 4 months
- To be announced on Oct. 6
- Holding around 6%
- 1美元兌62披索
- The 58-to-59-peso range
- 62.86披索兌1美元
- The 62.925 level
- April this year
- In August
- 3rd consecutive rate hike
- Rates raised by 25 basis points.
- Rose to 5%
- A more than 1-year high

## 基泰 skips mediation meeting; Taipei City Government strongly condemns company and gives it 2 weeks to submit rent proposal

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:02:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609300314.aspx
- anchor: #n3119488
- Companies mentioned: 基泰、基泰公司、中央社

基泰公司 was absent from the 2nd mediation meeting. The Taipei City Government strongly condemned the company and gave it 2 weeks to submit a rent compensation proposal, while accelerating the urban renewal process to help 25 households affected by the subsidence rebuild.

Facts:
- 25 households affected by subsidence
- 22 households have signed settlement agreements with 基泰
- 3 years of temporary housing
- Only 8 households agreed

## Taiwan falls to China in Identity V at Asian Games, takes bronze; player Chang Chun-ming cries in self-reproach

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:58:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609300313.aspx
- anchor: #n3119484
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央通訊社

名古屋亞運電競「第五人格」代表隊在4強戰以0比2不敵中國，最終獲得銅牌。選手張淳銘賽後落淚自責，教練陳宣儒讚揚團隊表現穩定。

Facts:
- 0-2
- 3rd medal
- 最後1次打比賽
- 晉級8強
- 挺進4強

## Brokered more than 500 deals in 3 years, earned tens of millions in commissions; tax bureau seeks NT$660,000 in back taxes

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:57:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300312.aspx
- anchor: #n3119485
- Companies mentioned: 財政部中區國稅局、甲公司、乙公司、丙公司

The National Taxation Bureau found that Mr. A regularly brokered more than 500 transactions over 3 years, earning commissions of more than NT$10 million. He had failed to register for tax purposes or report and pay business tax, and was assessed more than NT$660,000 in back taxes and a fine.

Facts:
- Over 3 years
- More than 500 transactions
- More than NT$10 million
- More than NT$660,000
- NT$200,000
- 5%

## 壽險公會’s medical claims service adds 3 hospitals, allowing policyholders to file claims without proof documents or receipts

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:56:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300311.aspx
- anchor: #n3119486
- Companies mentioned: 壽險公會、中央通訊社、保險理賠醫起通、醫療財團法人徐元智先生醫藥基金會亞東紀念醫院、高雄市立民生醫院、國軍臺中總醫院中清分院附設民眾診療服務處、台南市立醫院

壽險公會 announced that 保險理賠醫起通 has added 3 medical institutions: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, 高雄市立民生醫院, and 國軍臺中總醫院中清分院附設民眾診療服務處. The service now integrates 20 life and property insurance companies and more than 59 medical institutions, aiming to improve the digital claims process.

Facts:
- Adds 3 hospitals
- Integrates 20 life and property insurance companies
- More than 59 medical institutions

## Probe into mooncake distribution at Mid-Autumn event; Keelung city council candidate Tseng Wei-hsiang questioned

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:55:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609300310.aspx
- anchor: #n3119356
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、Facebook

Chen Chia-pin, acting borough chief of Furen Borough in Keelung, held a Mid-Autumn Festival event distributing mooncake gift boxes. Tseng Wei-hsiang, a Kuomintang candidate for city council, attended. After receiving a tip, investigators launched a search and took Chen, Tseng and others in for questioning to clarify the source of the event’s funding and whether vote-buying was involved.

Facts:
- KEELUNG, 30
- Registered as a candidate on Sept. 2
- On Facebook on Sept. 20
- A total of 7 people were detained
- 1150930

## Chang says Asian Games experience will improve adaptability; laundry and transit challenges leave him exhausted

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:54:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609300309.aspx
- anchor: #n3119357
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中華職棒統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、台電、中信兄弟隊、日職養樂多隊

Uni-President Lions catcher Chang Hsiang returned from the Nagoya Asian Games and was frustrated by his poor batting and difficulties adapting. Manager Lin Yueh-ping said there was no urgency for him to return to the first team.

Facts:
- Played in 4 games
- Started 3 of them
- 10 at-bats in total
- 僅靠1次保送上壘
- Each trip takes 1 hour

## U-Ming joins forces with 新大洋造船, signs contract to build 4 bulk carriers

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:53:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300308.aspx
- anchor: #n3119358
- Companies mentioned: 裕民航運、裕民航運新加坡公司、蘇美達船舶、新大洋造船

裕民航運 announced that its subsidiary signed a contract with 新大洋造船, part of 蘇美達船舶, to build 4 Ultramax bulk carriers with a capacity of 64,000 deadweight tons each. The first vessel is scheduled for delivery in the 4th quarter of 2029.

Facts:
- Signed for 4 vessels
- 64,000 deadweight tons
- Delivery in the 4th quarter of 2029
- The remaining 3 vessels
- To be delivered in stages in 2030
- A total of 90 vessels
- 突破1000萬噸大關

## 台灣連鎖暨加盟協會 survey: Nearly 99% of businesses face labor shortages, now extending to management roles

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:52:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300307.aspx
- anchor: #n3119359
- Companies mentioned: 台灣連鎖暨加盟協會、TCFA、中央社、資策會數位轉型研究院

A survey by 台灣連鎖暨加盟協會 found that 98.8% of businesses face staffing shortages at their stores. More than half have faced shortages for over 1 year, with gaps now extending from frontline positions to management roles.

Facts:
- 98.8% of businesses face store staffing shortages
- 57% have faced shortages for more than 1 year
- TCFA marks its 35th anniversary
- Member companies have annual revenue of nearly NT$3 trillion

## Hsieh Chan-jung has gone 10 months without acting work; borrows NT$2,000 from Lin Hui-min for rent

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:50:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609300306.aspx
- anchor: #n3119360
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、大愛劇

Actor Hsieh Chan-jung said he has not filmed for 10 months and has taken on stage work on the side to make ends meet. He once borrowed NT$2,000 from Lin Hui-min to pay rent. For his role in the drama “今天愛上我,” he gained weight and later lost 8 kilograms.

Facts:
- Has not filmed for 10 months
- Borrowed NT$2,000
- Lost 8 kilograms
- Each shift is 4 hours
- Earns NT$850 to NT$950

## 亞崴 plans private placement subscription in 鑽全; stake to be no more than 9.06%

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:49:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300305.aspx
- anchor: #n3119352
- Companies mentioned: 亞崴、鑽全、程泰集團

Machine tool maker 亞崴 announced that its board resolved to subscribe to 鑽全’s privately placed common shares, with the number capped at 15 million and its stake expected to be no more than 9.06%. The investment is intended for the long term.

Facts:
- No more than 15 million shares
- Private placement of no more than 27 million shares

## Public post shows pork being brought back to Taiwan; 防檢署 says it is investigating and that a confirmed violation carries a NT$200,000 fine

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:48:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609300304.aspx
- anchor: #n3119353
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、農業部動植物防疫檢疫署、防檢署、Threads、屏東縣動防所、警察局

防檢署 said it is investigating a person who posted on Threads about bringing pork products back to Taiwan from overseas. If the report is confirmed, the person will face a NT$200,000 fine, and the illegal products will be confiscated and destroyed.

Facts:
- A fine of NT$200,000

## Han Kuo-yu meets South Korean representative to Taiwan, hopes to deepen bilateral exchanges

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:46:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609300303.aspx
- anchor: #n3119354

Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu met with South Korean representative to Taiwan Hwang Jae-ho, expressing hope for deeper interaction and understanding between Taiwan and South Korea.

Facts:
- 38 years ago
- Lasted about 30 minutes

## No industrial pipeline accidents since Kaohsiung gas explosion; Ministry of Economic Affairs to invest NT$140 million in AI safety management upgrades

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:45:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300302.aspx
- anchor: #n3119355
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部、產業園區管理局、中央社

產業園區管理局, under 經濟部, said there have been no industrial pipeline accidents since the 2014 Kaohsiung gas explosion. To improve safety, it will invest NT$140 million over the next 2 years, including NT$60 million for an AI safety assistant for industrial pipelines and NT$80 million to expand smart sewage management to all 12 industrial parks nationwide.

Facts:
- Invest NT$60 million to advance an AI safety assistant for industrial pipelines
- Invest another NT$80 million
- Will invest over the next 2 years
- Expand smart wastewater management to all 12 industrial parks across Taiwan
- Since the 2014 Kaohsiung gas explosion
- Only 7 pipeline corridors remain in Kaohsiung City
- A total of 69 pipelines
- Smart monitoring of 3,091 pipeline-related cases
- 114 related news reports identified through AI image recognition
- Wastewater treatment electricity savings reach 29%
- Carbon emissions reduced by about 7,000 kilograms

## New York mayor unveils measures to curb antisemitism, strengthen security at synagogues and other religious sites

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:42:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609300301.aspx
- anchor: #n3119351
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、反誹謗聯盟、Anti-Defamation League

New York Mayor Mamdani announced several new measures to curb antisemitism, including doubling funding for hate-crime prevention and investing US$1 million to strengthen security at religious sites, while encouraging public schools to expand related education. Despite criticism of his stance by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the 「反誹謗聯盟」 saying the measures are inadequate, Mamdani stressed that there would be zero tolerance for antisemitism.

Facts:
- Jewish New Yorkers make up just 12% of the city's population
- Yet they account for about half of all reported hate-crime victims
- Antisemitic incidents surge 182%
- Invest US$1 million to strengthen security at synagogues and other religious sites

## 欣興 spends more than NT$10 billion to buy a plant in Hukou, Hsinchu, expanding high-end AI substrate production in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:35:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300300.aspx
- anchor: #n3119336
- Companies mentioned: 欣興、台灣普利司通公司、Ibiden

欣興 is spending more than NT$10 billion to buy land and a plant in Hukou, Hsinchu, from Taiwan Bridgestone to expand capacity for high-end AI ABF substrates, as customers lock in capacity for the next 5 years ahead of time amid a supply shortage.

Facts:
- The total transaction value reached NT$10.088 billion
- The land covers 19,072.02 ping
- The buildings cover about 17,601.42 ping
- Customers have already locked in capacity for the next 5 years

## Asian Games compound archery men's team wins bronze and sets record; Lin Yu-ting reaches gold medal match for 2nd consecutive Games

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:35:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609300299.aspx
- anchor: #n3119337
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Taiwan's men's compound archery team won bronze at the Nagoya Asian Games, setting a team record, while Lin Yu-ting reached the women's 60-kilogram gold medal match and seeks her 2nd consecutive title.

Facts:
- 234 to 233
- By 1 point
- 8 arrows
- 5-0
- 2-0
- 2 bronze medals
- 3 gold, 10 silver and 26 bronze medals
- 14th place

## Lin Chia-lung: A new chapter in Taiwan-Belize exchanges, with expanded cooperation on smart transportation and carbon credits

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:34:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609300298.aspx
- anchor: #n3119338

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung led a business delegation to Belize, where the sides will open a new chapter in areas including smart transportation and carbon-credit cooperation, and signed several letters of intent and agreements.

Facts:
- More than 30 business representatives

## 台中國家歌劇院 celebrates 10th anniversary with a blessing performance by 九天民俗技藝團

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:33:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609300297.aspx
- anchor: #n3119339
- Companies mentioned: 台中國家歌劇院、九天民俗技藝團、中央訊息、中央社記者、國家表演藝術中心、國表藝

台中國家歌劇院 celebrated its 10th anniversary by inviting local 九天民俗技藝團 to lead a blessing procession and perform war drums. Artisans also made a giant 120-jin new-ding rice cake by hand. Artistic Director Li Hui-mei, 國表藝 Chairperson Yang Chi-wen and others joined in cutting the cake and offering blessings, expressing hopes for continued growth.

Facts:
- 10th anniversary
- 120 jin

## Hsu Wei-ling rallies to card a 67 and tie for 3rd on opening day of Nagoya Asian Games

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609300296.aspx
- anchor: #n3119302
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、LPGA

In the opening round of the women's golf competition at the Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan's Hsu Wei-ling carded a 67 to tie for 3rd. Tsai Pei-ying shot 69 and Yani Tseng 71, while Taiwan's women's team tied for 2nd in the team standings.

Facts:
- Carded a 67
- Tied for 3rd
- Made 6 birdies
- Had 1 bogey
- 1 double bogey
- Through Oct. 3
- Played over 4 rounds
- Each round has a par of 70
- World No. 84
- After 20 years
- Had not competed for 3 weeks
- Shot a 69
- Carded a 71
- With 136 strokes

## Thai Airways baggage backlog sparks controversy; tourism minister urges executives to consider resigning

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:28:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609300295.aspx
- anchor: #n3119314
- Companies mentioned: 泰國航空公司、Thai Airways、泰國公共電視台、Thai PBS

Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak criticized Thai Airways over a major baggage backlog, faulting the airline for poor ground-staff allocation and inadequate coordination with the military. He said the airline's management should consider resigning if they have no intention of resolving the crisis, and urged the Finance Ministry to convene an emergency board meeting.

Facts:
- More than 6 hours
- More than 5,000 pieces of luggage
- Within 72 hours

## Su Chiao-hui forms doctors' support group, pledges 4 initiatives to build a healthier New Taipei

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:27:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609300294.aspx
- anchor: #n3119317

Su Chiao-hui, the Democratic Progressive Party's New Taipei mayoral candidate, formed a doctors' support group and put forward 4 pledges to build a healthier New Taipei. She also attended a beauty and hairdressing event and established a Rotary Friends support group.

Facts:
- About 200 doctors
- 4 pledges

## South Korea's Jang Yun-gi sentenced to life in prison at first trial for murder; detective accused of destroying evidence indicted

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:27:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609300293.aspx
- anchor: #n3119318

Jang Yun-gi was sentenced to life in prison at his first trial for murder in South Korea because of the brutality of the crime and his lack of remorse. A detective implicated in the case was indicted on suspicion of destroying evidence, and police introduced a policy requiring relatives to recuse themselves.

Facts:
- 23-year-old Jang Yun-gi
- 在5月於光州市街上
- 4 senior officials in the National Police Agency's National Office of Investigation

## Taiwan startup investment reached US$2.7 billion last year; AI and semiconductors hit new highs

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:26:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300292.aspx
- anchor: #n3119319
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、經濟部中小及新創企業署、FINDIT、國發基金

The 經濟部中小及新創企業署 released its 2026 Taiwan Startup Investment Trends Annual Report, showing that startup investment in Taiwan reached US$2.774 billion in 2025, across 555 deals. Fundraising in AI and semiconductors hit record highs of US$569 million and US$442 million, respectively.

Facts:
- US$2.774 billion
- 555 deals
- US$569 million
- 近8成
- US$442 million
- 逾7成
- US$5 million

## Miaoli County launches smart land administration platform 「栗智網」 for one-stop cross-domain map searches

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609300291.aspx
- anchor: #n3119333
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、苗栗縣政府、苗栗縣不動產代銷經紀商業同業公會

苗栗縣政府 has built 「栗智網」, a cross-domain smart land administration platform that connects to dozens of government open-data sources and provides one-stop land administration inquiries. The system currently links map data from Taoyuan, Hsinchu and other areas, and is discussing data-sharing cooperation with Taichung and Nantou.

Facts:
- Miaoli County, 30th
- Connects to dozens of government open-data sources
- Offers 2D/3D map switching
- 1150930

## Asian Games men's high jump gold medalist returns to Taiwan; Fu Chao-hsuan says weather did not affect his successful title win

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609300289.aspx
- anchor: #n3119335
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Fu Chao-hsuan, the Asian Games men's high jump gold medalist, returned to Taiwan and said the rainy conditions during the competition suited him better and helped him perform consistently. He won the title, ending Taiwan's 60-year drought in men's athletics gold medals at the Asian Games.

Facts:
- 2 meters 25
- 60 years
- Nearly 100 people

## 中央社 Spanish-language news site launches, using AI multi-model collaboration to boost efficiency

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609300290.aspx
- anchor: #n3119334
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、中央社

中央社's Spanish-language news website, 「Enfoque en Taiwán」, launched on Oct. 1. It uses a collaborative AI multi-model system to improve translation efficiency and accuracy, with plans to gradually expand the languages offered on its foreign-language websites.

Facts:
- Launched on Oct. 1
- Suspended operations on April 1, 2021
- The global Spanish-speaking world, with 550 million people
- The 4th foreign-language website

## Tainan 國民黨 councilors call for a large-scale election rally; Cheng Li-wun says plans are in place

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609300288.aspx
- anchor: #n3119199
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、中央社

The 國民黨 held a regular central committee meeting in Tainan. Party Chairperson Cheng Li-wun said plans were in place for a major election rally, while Tainan mayoral candidate Hsieh Lung-chieh announced that he would establish his campaign headquarters on Oct. 23 and put forward a series of policy proposals to win voter support.

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- Campaign headquarters to be established on Oct. 23
- Nov. 24
- A New Taiwan dollar 1000 allowance

## 中鋼 General Manager Chen Shou-dao retires upon reaching retirement age, but will continue serving concurrently as a director through the end of September next year

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:16:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300287.aspx
- anchor: #n3119200
- Companies mentioned: 中鋼、中央社

中鋼 General Manager Chen Shou-dao has retired upon reaching retirement age, but the board approved his continued service as general manager in his capacity as a director until Sept. 30, 2027, to ensure the continuity of technical expertise and advance work on blast furnace decommissioning and carbon neutrality.

Facts:
- Until Sept. 30 next year
- Became 中鋼 general manager in 2024

## Local public office elections: 澎湖地檢署 steps up anti-bribery efforts in remote outlying islands and rural areas

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:14:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609300286.aspx
- anchor: #n3119201
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、澎湖地檢署

澎湖地檢署's anti-bribery campaign reached remote outlying islands. Prosecutor General Wu Yi-ming and agency officials held a meeting on election monitoring and briefed residents on election-related crimes and how to report them.

Facts:
- Held 23 election-monitoring forums
- The development of Penghu County over the next 4 years
- From April this year through the end of September

## Video claims Pingtung resident brought Chinese pork products into Taiwan; county government conducts joint inspection

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609300285.aspx
- anchor: #n3119202
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、屏東縣政府、屏東縣動物防疫所、屏東縣政府警察局、屏東縣政府衛生局、農業部動植物防疫檢疫署高雄分署、防檢署

A video circulated online claimed a Pingtung resident was fined for bringing Chinese pork products into Taiwan. A joint inspection by the 屏東縣政府 found the video was fabricated to attract views and that the products had been discarded. The case was referred to the 防檢署 for investigation.

Facts:
- Narrowly missed 200,000
- Fines of 200,000 or more, up to a maximum of 1 million

## Yang Yung-wei inspired by Kuo Hsing-chun at the Asian Games, regroups emotionally ahead of world championships

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:08:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609300284.aspx
- anchor: #n3119165
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Judo athlete Yang Yung-wei lost the bronze-medal bout in the men's 60-kilogram division at the Nagoya Asian Games. He said he was inspired by Kuo Hsing-chun, who won a medal despite being injured, and would quickly compose himself ahead of the world championships.

Facts:
- Nagoya, 30
- 2018 Jakarta Asian Games
- Men’s 60-kilogram event
- Top 4
- 1150930

## Oil prices retreat and markets await key U.S. inflation data; most Asian stocks close higher

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:05:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300283.aspx
- anchor: #n3119166
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、激石集團、Pepperstone Group

Most major Asian stock indexes closed higher amid falling oil prices and the release of U.S. strategic petroleum reserves. Investors also focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data.

Facts:
- 5.6%
- 24 years
- 5.2%
- 2007
- 1.9%
- 66,753.72 points
- 0.4%
- 24,613.27 points
- 0.3%
- 3,842.20 points

## Person reportedly carrying a knife at Taipei Metro's Ximen Station; police find it was a handheld camera

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:04:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609300282.aspx
- anchor: #n3119167
- Companies mentioned: 台北捷運、北捷公司

After reports of someone carrying a knife at Taipei Metro's Ximen Station, police reviewed surveillance footage and confirmed the male passenger was carrying a handheld camera and posed no danger. Metro services operated normally.

Facts:
- Around 4:10 p.m.
- 4:24 p.m.
- 110

## Chou Tai-ying indicted over embezzlement and fraud; whistleblower hopes to change sports environment

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:03:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609300281.aspx
- anchor: #n3119163
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、人本基金會、國科會、教育部、台北地檢署

Taiwan Normal University women's soccer coach Chou Tai-ying was indicted by the 台北地檢署 for embezzling testing fees and defrauding a subsidy program. Whistleblower Chien Chi-sheng and 人本基金會 hope the case will help change the authoritarian culture in sports.

Facts:
- Defrauded someone of NT$20,000
- Defrauded someone of NT$3,000
- Embezzled NT$498,000 in testing fees returned by participants

## Fujia's Thai subsidiary spends 732 million New Taiwan dollars on plant engineering project

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:01:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609303006.aspx
- anchor: #n3119162
- Companies mentioned: 富喬工業、Fulltech Fiber Glass (Thailand) Co., Ltd.、China State Construction Engineering (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

富喬工業 announced that its Thai subsidiary, Fulltech Fiber Glass, spent about 732 million New Taiwan dollars to acquire a plant engineering project. The counterparty was China State Construction Engineering (Thailand) Co., Ltd. As of the second quarter this year, 富喬工業's investment balance in the Thai subsidiary had reached 812 million New Taiwan dollars.

Facts:
- Spent about 732 million New Taiwan dollars
- Investment balance reached 812 million New Taiwan dollars

## 16歲泰國搖滾少女奪美國達人秀冠軍 仍想重返校園

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:01:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609300280.aspx
- anchor: #n3119164
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、美國達人秀、小紅莓、音園、聯合公園、七級煉獄

16歲泰國搖滾少女Nene Royal奪得美國達人秀冠軍，獎金100萬美元。她計畫創作歌曲、巡演並重返校園就讀私立國際學校。

Facts:
- 16 years old
- 1 million US dollars
- About 32 million New Taiwan dollars

## Fubon Guardians chase postseason berth; Magi Blue moves to bullpen after starting

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:57:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609300279.aspx
- anchor: #n3119160
- Companies mentioned: 中華職棒、富邦悍將隊、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中央社

中華職棒's 富邦悍將隊 are chasing a postseason berth. Manager Hitoshi Goto announced that pitcher Magi Blue will move into a relief role after making today's start, to help the team through the remaining crucial games.

Facts:
- 5 games remaining
- Including 2 games against the season's second-place 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊
- Trail the Lions by 1.5 games
- Will face the Lions 1 more time on Oct. 4

## 華航 recruits more than 100 cabin crew and cargo personnel ahead of new-generation fleet

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:56:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609300278.aspx
- anchor: #n3119161
- Companies mentioned: 華航、中華航空、中央社

華航 announced its second-half 2026 recruitment plan to prepare for its new-generation fleet and expand its global network, with plans to hire more than 100 cabin crew and cargo operations personnel. Applications for cabin crew will be accepted from Oct. 5 to 12, with successful applicants able to report for duty as early as mid-January next year. Applications for cargo operations personnel will be accepted from Oct. 1 to 14.

Facts:
- Recruiting more than 100 people in total
- Cabin crew applications open from Oct. 5 to 12
- Successful applicants can report for duty as early as mid-January next year
- Launches second-half 2026 recruitment plan
- The preliminary and second-round interviews are expected to be held on Nov. 7
- and Nov. 14
- TOEIC listening and reading score of 600 or higher
- Applications accepted from Oct. 1 through Oct. 14

## Signage and road markings on Bicycle Route 2 around Taiwan to be fully upgraded and opened by year-end; dedicated lanes to increase to 37%

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:53:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609300277.aspx
- anchor: #n3119029
- Companies mentioned: 交通部、中央社

The 交通部 is advancing a full upgrade of signage and road markings on Bicycle Route 2 around Taiwan, with completion expected by year-end. The share of off-road dedicated bicycle lanes will rise from 11.2% to 37%, with riding safety as the priority.

Facts:
- A total length of 1019.4 kilometers
- Increase to 37%
- From Route 1's 11.2%
- Drop sharply to 12.3%
- 已超過5成

## 7th National Cultural Heritage Preservation Awards; Cho Jung-tai attends ceremony to present awards

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:51:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609300276.aspx
- anchor: #n3119025
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、文化部、行政院、財團法人姜阿新教育基金會

The 7th National Cultural Heritage Preservation Awards ceremony was held at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, with 行政院 Premier Cho Jung-tai attending to present the awards. 文化部 is incorporating 100 cultural heritage bases into the national strategic industries plan and adding award categories and prize money to recognize cultural heritage guardians.

Facts:
- The 7th “National Cultural Heritage Preservation Awards”
- Prize fund of 6 million
- “Outstanding Traditional Artisan” award recipients receive 500,000
- 13 national strategic industries
- Top 100 Cultural Bases
- A trillion-dollar tourism industry

## Wang Ta-lu pleads not guilty at second hearing in personal data law case; former police officer admits guilt and seeks suspended sentence

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:49:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609300275.aspx
- anchor: #n3119026
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台灣高等法院、新北地檢署、台北市刑大偵三隊

A second hearing was held in entertainer Wang Ta-lu's case over alleged violations of the Personal Data Protection Act. Wang and his girlfriend Que Mu-xuan both pleaded not guilty, while former police officer Liu Ju-rong admitted guilt and sought a suspended sentence.

Facts:
- Sentenced to 6 months under the Personal Data Protection Act in the first trial
- Was scammed out of 3.6 million New Taiwan dollars
- Scammed out of more than 4 million
- More than 20 days of group chat conversations
- Sentenced to 1 year and 4 months

## Lin Kuo-chang proposes “Ask the county magistrate anything”; Wu Tsung-hsien campaign says it no longer meets public needs

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:46:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609300274.aspx
- anchor: #n3119027
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、POP撞新聞、法律扶助基金會

Democratic Progressive Party Yilan County magistrate candidate Lin Kuo-chang proposed setting up “Ask the county magistrate anything” sessions to listen to public opinion. The 國民黨 candidate Wu Tsung-hsien's campaign criticized the idea as outdated and out of step with current needs.

Facts:
- 30 years of locally rooted service experience
- Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections

## Taiwan stocks surge as foreign funds return; Taiwan dollar rises 2.4 cents, monthly and quarterly lines close lower

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:44:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300273.aspx
- anchor: #n3119028
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、美國聯準會

Foreign funds returning drove Taiwan stocks higher, with the market breaking above 48000 points intraday before closing lower. The Taiwan dollar rose 2.4 cents to 31.852 per U.S. dollar, ending 3 consecutive declines, but closed lower for both the month and quarter.

Facts:
- 48,000 points
- 31.852
- Rose 2.4 cents
- Gained 308.17 points
- Closed at 47940.13 points
- Foreign funds bought back NT$29.636 billion in Taiwan stocks
- 9月新台幣貶值1.86角
- Depreciated 1.5 cents in the 3rd quarter

## Lianjiang County upgrades dining and local gifts, combining age-friendly features with local character

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:42:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609300272.aspx
- anchor: #n3119013
- Companies mentioned: 龍和閩東風味館、露上隱活動企劃社（一起在驛站）、安之味私房料理坊、找茶複合式民宿、品皇工作坊（北海天晴）、富喜民宿二館、中南伍捌商行（中南58手作輕飲食）、珍珍食品店（山海一家）、小柒企業有限公司

The Lianjiang County Health Bureau and Department of Industry Development held a presentation showcasing improvements in dining quality and local gifts, including age-friendly food innovations and awards for outstanding restaurants, and signed a technology transfer and licensing agreement.

Facts:
- A total of 8 restaurants received dining industry evaluation awards this year
- Minguo 112 to 115

## Candidate for village chief in Beili Village, Wuri District, Taichung, ineligible; registration to reopen

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:42:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609300271.aspx
- anchor: #n3119014
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台中市政府選舉委員會、烏日區公所

台中市選委會公布第5屆里長參選人登記結果，共1121人登記，其中9人因資格不符審定不得參選。烏日區北里因唯一登記參選人資格不符，將重辦登記；另豐原區1名參選人因未依規定完成喪失大陸戶籍證明滿10年亦被駁回。

Facts:
- 1121 people
- 9 people
- 625 villages
- 1111 people
- Oct. 1 and 2
- 10 years

## Two waves of northeasterly monsoon winds on the way; rain to reach northern and eastern Taiwan from 10/2

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:42:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609300270.aspx
- anchor: #n3119015
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央社

The Central Weather Administration said two waves of northeasterly monsoon winds will affect Taiwan over the coming week. The first will bring a brief impact on 10/2, while the second will strengthen from 10/5. Highs in northern Taiwan will fall to 27 or 28 degrees Celsius, with rain expected north of Taoyuan and in eastern Taiwan. Tropical disturbance TD30 east of Guam could strengthen into Typhoon No. 26, Caiyun, but is not expected to affect Taiwan.

Facts:
- Highs in northern Taiwan will fall to 27 or 28 degrees Celsius
- The next northeasterly monsoon will affect Taiwan from 10/5
- Greater Taipei should watch for localized highs above 36 degrees Celsius
- The highest temperature today was 37.4 degrees in Caotun Township, Nantou County
- Dounan Township in Yunlin County and Longqi District in Tainan City followed at 37 degrees
- Tropical depression TD30
- Typhoon Caiyun, this year's No. 26

## 中共 claims it was the mainstay of resistance against Japan; 民進黨: Taiwan's people know the history of a token effort against Japan

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609300269.aspx
- anchor: #n3119016
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國台辦、民進黨、中共、中國共產黨、中華民國

In response to 國台辦's claim that 中共 was the mainstay of resistance against Japan, 民進黨 spokesperson Wu Zheng countered that Taiwan's people are familiar with the historical narrative of “one part resistance against Japan, two parts accommodation, and seven parts development,” and said they are concerned about 中共's attempts to undermine the identity of Taiwan and 中華民國.

Facts:
- Taipei, 30th
- One part resistance against Japan
- Two parts accommodation
- Seven parts development
- 3 80-year periods
- 4 major measures
- This year's Nov. 28 local elections

## Yang Yung-wei loses Asian Games bronze-medal match, says tearfully the result fell short of expectations

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:39:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609300268.aspx
- anchor: #n3119017
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

In the men's 60-kilogram judo bronze-medal match at the Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan's Yang Yung-wei lost to China's Ma Yulin after a fierce contest that went into golden score. Yang tearfully said after the match that the result fell short of expectations. Taiwan's Lin Chen-hao also lost the women's 48-kilogram bronze-medal match.

Facts:
- Men’s 60-kilogram event
- 2 shidos
- Nearly 13 minutes
- 48-kilogram class

## Turkey hit by fund crisis; assets frozen over former minister's suspected insider trading

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609300265.aspx
- anchor: #n3119020
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、Capital Markets Board、SPK、新黨、Yeni Parti、正義發展黨、AKP

土耳其檢方凍結前家庭部長卡雅及其丈夫資產，調查其涉嫌從投資基金危機中獲利的內線交易指控；該基金醜聞涉及約170億美元資產及逾45萬名散戶。

Facts:
- 131 investment funds
- 7 companies
- US$17 billion
- 455,000 people
- 63 million lira
- 1.3 billion lira

## Wang Yi and He Lifeng meet Iwaya Takeshi in turn; Japanese media say APEC summit is the aim

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609300266.aspx
- anchor: #n3119019
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、共同社、日本國際貿易促進協會、國貿促、中國商務部

Former Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya led a delegation to China and met separately with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vice Premier He Lifeng. Japanese media said Beijing aims to persuade the Takaichi government to change its stance ahead of the APEC summit. The sides discussed economic and trade exchanges, rare-earth exports, and Taiwan-related issues.

Facts:
- the 28th and 29th
- last November
- This November
- Guangdong Province

## Liu Shih-fang and Wang Mei-hui visit Chiayi City's first central government social housing project, backing homes for all ages

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609300267.aspx
- anchor: #n3119018
- Companies mentioned: 國家住宅及都市更新中心

Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang and Legislator Wang Mei-hui visited Chiayi City's first central government social housing project, Youzhong Haoshi. The project was completed on the 21st and has released 142 units, with 20% reserved for families starting or raising children and childcare facilities provided, in hopes of helping young people and disadvantaged groups find stable housing.

Facts:
- A total of 142 units released this time
- 20% reserved for families starting or raising children

## Human bones found during land clearing in Taichung's Xinshe; believed to be man missing for 9 years

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609300263.aspx
- anchor: #n3119022
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央通訊社

A resident clearing land in Xinshe District, Taichung, found human bones. Police preliminarily believe they belong to a man surnamed Wang who went missing 9 years ago. Prosecutors and police, together with a forensic doctor, examined the remains and collected DNA samples to confirm his identity.

Facts:
- 9 years ago
- October 2017
- Dispatch dated the 30th
- Notified on the 25th

## 牧德：訂單能見度1年以上 明年AI營收占比拚9成

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300264.aspx
- anchor: #n3119021
- Companies mentioned: 牧德科技、中央社

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Facts:
- Order visibility has extended to more than 1 year
- AI is expected to account for as much as 90% of revenue next year
- AI-related business could account for 80% to 90% of revenue next year
- Products related to AI account for 70% of revenue this year
- Accounted for 15% of revenue in the past
- Share of revenue fell to 8% this year
- Order visibility used to be 3 months
- Equipment orders must be placed 3 years ahead
- Monthly revenue has hit a record high for 6 consecutive months
- Monthly growth has remained positive for 10 consecutive months
- Year-over-year growth has remained positive for 24 consecutive months

## Shooting in Kobe, Japan, leaves 1 dead and 1 injured; 79-year-old man arrested

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609300262.aspx
- anchor: #n3119023
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、朝日新聞、神戶新聞

Two shootings occurred in a short period in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, leaving 1 dead and 1 injured. Police arrested a 79-year-old man near the scene of the second shooting and seized a handgun, suspecting the same person was responsible for both incidents.

Facts:
- 1 dead and 1 injured
- 79-year-old man
- Around 1:15 p.m.
- About 20 minutes
- About 4 kilometers
- Man in his 60s
- Man, 54

## British PM Barnam floats options for future UK-EU ties, including rejoining the EU

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609300261.aspx
- anchor: #n3119024
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、英國廣播公司、金融時報

British Prime Minister Barnam said the future relationship between the UK and the EU is an unavoidable issue. Rejoining the EU, entering the single market or joining a customs union are all possible options, he said, adding that he hopes to see the UK rejoin the EU in his lifetime.

Facts:
- The United Kingdom held the controversial “Brexit referendum” in 2016
- 脫歐帶來「長達10年的低度經濟成長
- Badenoch took office as prime minister this July
- Former Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave in to the “coup” storm within the Labour Party in June
- The UK-EU summit is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 20

## Kao Chin Su-mei aide Zhang Junjie fugitive case: police detain 17th accomplice

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:32:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609300260.aspx
- anchor: #n3118991

The Taipei District Prosecutors Office is investigating the case of Zhang Junjie, an aide to Kao Chin Su-mei, who went into hiding. During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, accomplices Wang Yangting and Liao Yijie were detained and their detention was approved. Today, prosecutors detained the 17th accomplice, Chen Zhiming, and transferred him to the Taipei prosecutors’ office for questioning.

Facts:
- 17th accomplice
- 24 people, including
- NT$10 million
- 16 accomplices
- Detention was approved for 7 of them

## 審計部: Central government revenue rose by 487.1 billion yuan in the first half, with tax revenue increasing

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:32:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609300259.aspx
- anchor: #n3118992
- Companies mentioned: 審計部、行政院主計總處、立法院、桃園國際機場股份有限公司

審計部 released its audit report on the first-half accounts of the central government’s FY115 general budget, saying revenue realized by the end of June exceeded the provisional allocation by more than 487.1 billion yuan, mainly because of higher income tax and securities transaction tax receipts. Expenditures were down by more than 232.7 billion yuan.

Facts:
- Increased by more than 487.1 billion yuan
- 歲入實現數為新台幣1兆9488億餘元
- 232.7 billion yuan below the provisional allocation
- The first-half budget surplus was more than 584.4 billion yuan
- Provisional allocated deficit of more than 135.3 billion yuan
- A difference of more than 719.8 billion yuan
- More than 50.1 billion yuan in advance payments for expenditures
- 86.5 billion yuan in debt principal repayments
- More than NT$18.38 million in revenue collected in advance
- Revenue-expenditure surplus of more than 447.8 billion yuan
- 計編列歲入2兆8622億餘元
- 歲出3兆349億餘元
- 歲出實現數1兆3644億餘元
- 115年度中央政府總預算案歲入2兆8622億5319萬餘元
- 分配暫列數1兆4617億7196萬餘元
- 實現數1兆9488億7616萬餘元
- 較分配暫列數增加4871億419萬餘元
- 稅課收入的預算案數為2兆4806億6465萬元
- 分配暫列數1兆3177億1221萬餘元
- 實現數1兆7933億1990萬餘元
- 較分配暫列數增加4756億769萬餘元

## Voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda takes on AI voice-cloning video; Japan rules for first time that voice is protected by publicity rights

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:32:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609300258.aspx
- anchor: #n3118993
- Companies mentioned: TikTok營運公司、中央社、日本共同社

A Tokyo District Court in Japan has issued a landmark ruling in a case brought by voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda against TikTok營運公司 over videos made with AI to imitate his voice without consent. The court ruled that a person’s voice, like their likeness, is protected by publicity rights.

Facts:
- A total of 188 videos were posted
- July 2024 to September 2025

## South Korea sees possible fourth Trump-Kim meeting around APEC; Pyongyang open to resuming dialogue

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:32:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609300257.aspx
- anchor: #n3118994

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service assesses that North Korea and the United States could hold talks around the November APEC summit, with the likelihood at about 50%. Pyongyang is open to resuming dialogue and managing the situation, while also shipping ballistic missiles overseas. About 9,000 North Korean troops are carrying out combat missions in Russia’s Kursk border region. Meanwhile, practical cooperation between North Korea and China is deepening, with bilateral trade up 20% year on year in the first 8 months of this year to $1.98 billion.

Facts:
- Likelihood of about 50%
- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting scheduled for November
- About 9,000 North Korean troops
- Up 20% year over year
- Reached $1.98 billion

## 9 students fall ill after lunch at Taipei’s Minzu Elementary School; test results due in 2 weeks

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:31:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609300256.aspx
- anchor: #n3118984
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、健康國小

After the school lunch at Taipei’s Minzu Elementary School on the 24th, 9 students developed gastrointestinal symptoms. The Education Department’s initial assessment did not rule out viral causes such as influenza or norovirus; the exact cause remains unclear. The Health Department’s test results from collected samples are expected in 2 weeks. An inspection of the meal supplier found hygiene deficiencies, and the company will be fined under the Food Safety Act if it fails to make improvements by the deadline.

Facts:
- 9 people fell ill
- Results due in 2 weeks
- 716 teachers and students
- 6 students
- 3 other schools
- NT$60000 or more
- Up to 200 million

## Hsinchu mayoral race focuses on light rail progress as Chuang Jing-cheng and Ko Hung-an camps trade criticism

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:30:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609300255.aspx
- anchor: #n3118985
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、民進黨、交通部

竹市長選戰聚焦輕軌進度，莊競程批評高虹安任內建設延宕並承諾4年內動工捷運；高虹安陣營回應輕軌紅藍線已整合，預計116年底送交通部審查。

Facts:
- Construction to begin within 4 years
- 116年底送交通部審查
- Launched in 113

## Thai prime minister Anutin draws criticism for handing out cash during disaster-area visit; says there was no political motive

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:29:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609300254.aspx
- anchor: #n3118986
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、曼谷郵報、民族報

Thai Prime Minister Anutin drew questions about his political motives after handing out cash from his own pocket during a visit to flood-hit areas. He denied having any ulterior motive and announced the establishment of a flood response center to coordinate relief efforts.

Facts:
- Gave each resident 1,000 baht
- (about NT$950)
- About 10,000 people live in the area
- Has been surrounded by floodwaters for 5 days

## Nantou plans to extend and widen Dengshi Road westward, improving connections with Changhua

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:28:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609300253.aspx
- anchor: #n3118987

The Nantou County Government is considering extending Dengshi Road (County Route 20) westward to Shetou Township in Changhua County and widening it, linking transport between the 2 areas and attractions in the Bagua Mountain Range. It has sent a letter seeking support from the Changhua County Government and central government funding.

Facts:
- The county government’s Public Works Department has written to the Changhua County Government seeking its support for the project
- Widening the Changhua section to 10 meters would also allow shuttle buses and tour buses to pass

## 106 honored in 8th 100 Outstanding Young Farmers awards; average age 34

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:27:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609300252.aspx
- anchor: #n3118988

The Ministry of Agriculture honored the 100 Outstanding Young Farmers in its 8th edition, with 106 people selected and an average age of 34. Women made up 25.5%, highlighting the continued growth in women’s participation in agricultural businesses.

Facts:
- A total of 106 people were selected
- Average age: 34
- 27 women among the young farmers
- About 25.5%
- Agricultural workforce: 472,000 people
- The core workforce is about 390,000

## 高鐵連假乘客逾178萬人次 陳世凱：尖峰擬總量管制

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609300250.aspx
- anchor: #n3118990
- Companies mentioned: 交通部、高鐵、台鐵

交通部針對中秋連假疏運進行檢討，交通部長陳世凱對旅客不舒適致歉，並宣布高鐵自由座在尖峰時段將實施總量管制與分流措施，同時強調台鐵將協助疏運。

Facts:
- 347,970 passengers
- 347,963 passengers
- Vehicle speed below 20 kilometers per hour

## 嘉泥 develops dual growth engines, with cement and hospitality contributing similar revenue shares

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609300251.aspx
- anchor: #n3118989
- Companies mentioned: 嘉泥、Hotel Collective嘉新酒店、欣葉日本料理

嘉泥 reported first-half revenue of NT$1.356 billion, down 10.8% year on year. Its cement business, affected by import competition and bottlenecks in construction soil disposal, saw its revenue share fall to 35%. Its Okinawa hospitality business returned to profitability, with its revenue share rising to 31.2%, making the 2 businesses dual engines of growth.

Facts:
- Revenue of NT$1.356 billion
- Down 10.8% year on year
- Gross profit rose from NT$250 million in the same period last year to NT$281 million
- Up 12.4% year on year
- Overall gross margin rose to 21%
- Net profit attributable to owners of the parent: NT$178 million
- Earnings per share (EPS): NT$0.27
- Revenue share fell to 35%
- Revenue contribution rose to 31.2%
- Cement business revenue fell 26.6% year over year
- Losses narrowed by 34% compared with the same period last year
- Posted a profit of NT$3.73 million

## SJ’s Leeteuk talks about skincare, reveals signs of aging; recovery time after concerts is getting longer

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:18:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609300238.aspx
- anchor: #n3118967
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、客家電視台

Super Junior leader Leeteuk attended a press conference for a health supplement endorsement, where he revealed signs of aging. His recovery time after concerts has stretched from 1 or 2 days to 4 days. He also said he needs to take probiotics after gallbladder removal surgery and pay attention to eye care, but that his health is fine.

Facts:
- Taipei, 30th
- It now takes 4 days
- I could recover my stamina after just 1 or 2 days of rest
- I get a comprehensive health checkup every 2 or 3 years
- I even grew 1 centimeter taller

## Chen Chin-te: Procurement law overhaul to review rules requiring 3 bids before opening tenders, among other provisions

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:12:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609300237.aspx
- anchor: #n3118966
- Companies mentioned: 行政院公共工程委員會、中央社

Chen Chin-te, chair of the Public Construction Commission of the Executive Yuan, said the government will review provisions of the Government Procurement Act, including the requirement for 3 bids before a tender can be opened, supervision by higher-level agencies and the setting of reserve prices, as it seeks to build consensus on revisions. It will also strengthen the effectiveness of contract templates.

Facts:
- 3 bids
- More than 60 people
- The 7th briefing session
- Review regularly every 3 years