https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.htmlOne 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.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118919Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Yokohama Stadium concert closing out TUBE’s 40th anniversary year will be broadcast and streamed on WOWOW. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118918Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118917Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118916Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118879Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESDaiwa 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118880Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:56:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118881Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:55:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118882Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:54:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118883Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:54:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118884Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:52:25 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118885Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:51:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118887Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:50:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118886Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:50:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118888Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:50:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118889Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:47:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119534Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:43:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAZhu Zhongming completed the by-election process and was elected Shanghai mayor at the 5th session of the 16th Shanghai Municipal People's Congress. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119535Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:41:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119536Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan'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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119526Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:27:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119527Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119519Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:20:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119517Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:13:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119518Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:12:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119489Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:10:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119516Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:10:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119490Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:09:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119491Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:08:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119492Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:08:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119493Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:06:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAReuters 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119494Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119495Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119487Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:03:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119488Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:02:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119484Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:58:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119485Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:57:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119486Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:56:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119356Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:55:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChen 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119357Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:54:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUni-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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119358Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:53:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119359Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:52:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119360Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:50:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAActor 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119352Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:49:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMachine 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119353Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:48:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119354Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:46:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALegislative 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119355Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:45:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119351Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:42:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119336Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:35:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119337Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:35:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan'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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119338Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:34:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119339Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:33:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119302Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:31:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119314https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119314Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:28:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThai 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119317https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119317Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:27:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASu 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119318https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119318Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:27:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJang 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119319https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119319Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:26:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119333Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119335Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:22:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFu 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119334Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:22:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119199https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119199Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:18:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119200Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:16:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119201Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:14:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119202Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:12:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119165Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:08:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJudo 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119166Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:05:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMost 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119167Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:04:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119163Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:03:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119162Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:01:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119164Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:01:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA16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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119160Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:57:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119161Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:56:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119029Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:53:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119025Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:51:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119026Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:49:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119027Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:46:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119028Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:44:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119013Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:42:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119014Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:42:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119015Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:42:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119016Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:42:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119017Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:39:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119020Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:38:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119019Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:38:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119018Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:38:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInterior 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119022Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:35:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119021Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:35:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119023Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:34:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATwo 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3119024Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:33:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABritish 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118991Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:32:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118992https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118992Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:32:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118993Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:32:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118994https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118994Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:32:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118984Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:31:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118985Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118986Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:29:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThai 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118987Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:28:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118988Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:27:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118990Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118989https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118989Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118967Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:18:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASuper 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-18/index-en-p3.html#n3118966Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:12:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChen 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.