https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1636 items from 7 sources; Taiwan, 456 items from 9 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/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135021Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:55:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man surnamed Mu in Kaohsiung, citing a NT$100,000 dispute, said he had accidentally beaten a coworker to death and turned himself in with the body in his car. Police found the deceased in the vehicle and launched an investigation. The exact cause of death and motive remain under investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135022Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:50:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA經濟部 said oil and gas prices had fluctuated sharply amid the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran. 中油 and 台電 have shouldered heavy costs to stabilize prices, with cumulative losses exceeding NT$127.6 billion and NT$371.1 billion, respectively. Without additional budget allocations, they may struggle to continue cushioning price rises. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134924Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:47:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA賴瑞隆, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Kaohsiung mayoral candidate, released his first campaign ad, “百變隆隆,” and launched a campaign plan spanning ground and air. Kuomintang candidate 柯志恩, meanwhile, has been making frequent market visits to canvass voters, demonstrating her commitment to grassroots outreach. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134925Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:45:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Labor reported its minimum wage adjustment proposal to the Executive Yuan, raising monthly pay to NT$30,900 and hourly pay to NT$205, effective Jan. 1 next year. Premier 卓榮泰 said more than 2.61 million workers would benefit, with local workers accounting for 84%, and noted the government would roll out measures and related support for small and medium-sized businesses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134926Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:39:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA沈伯洋, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate, responded to controversy over the use of AI assistance in his campaign’s main visual, saying he had decided to stop using the image and emphasizing the importance of getting the proportions right. He also discussed responses to food safety incidents, campaign mobilization and an oversight involving sugarcane. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134927Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:37:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA星宇航空 launched its Bali route today, with 5 flights per week, hoping to attract travelers from Europe and the US to connect through Taiwan and link Southeast Asian and Western travel markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134928Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWeightlifter 郭婞淳 appeared on the program “Who’s Coming to Dinner,” sharing tips for maintaining her weight and overcoming pre-competition anxiety, and offering encouragement to single-parent families in Hualien. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134820Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:34:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA woman surnamed Chen, a candidate for village chief in Xiluo Township, Yunlin County, invited 12 acquaintances to falsely transfer their household registrations starting in March this year to increase her chances of winning. The Yunlin District Prosecutors Office summoned 16 people for questioning, and Chen was released on NT$100,000 bail. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134821https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134821Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:32:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the 2024–2025 global digital hardware production capacity rankings, China took the top spot with a 58.8% share, followed by Taiwan, South Korea and Japan in second through fourth place. Together, China, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan account for 80.5% of global production capacity, underscoring Asia's central role in the global electronics supply chain. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134822Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:30:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADue to an abnormality in power equipment on 台鐵's eastern line between Kang Le and Luye, trains in both directions have been delayed since 11:10 a.m., affecting Kang Le, Taitung and Luye stations. The time for service restoration is still being assessed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134823Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:30:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA屏東警方深夜攔查行車不穩的楊姓男子，對方拒檢並衝撞警車，員警鳴槍3槍破窗逮人，查出其涉毒；同車陳姓女子為通緝犯，2人均被送辦。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134573Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:26:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中央社 has earned nominations in 2 categories at the 31st Asian Television Awards and Asian Academy Creative Awards for its works “Global Evening News” and “Birthright Citizenship and the American Baby Dream.” It will compete for awards against international media outlets including CNN and CNBC. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134574Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:25:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe first phase of the Tainan city rail underground project is nearing its opening, and the Railway Bureau has for the first time unveiled facilities including ticket gates, an operations control room and a monitoring center. The new station will use a fourth-generation gate system and feature guidance signs in 4 languages. The first-phase opening is targeted for October 18. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134575Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:25:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣美光 Chairman Lu Tung-hui said 美光 has continued expanding in Taiwan, with cumulative investment exceeding NT$1.6 trillion (about US$52 billion), half of it made in the past 4 years. The company is continuing to expand production capacity at its facilities in Taoyuan, Tongluo in Miaoli, Taichung and Tainan, while preparing advanced HBM packaging lines and next-generation DRAM manufacturing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134576Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:22:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA考試院 approved 24 additional positions in the second round for the 115 Indigenous Peoples Special Examination, bringing the total number of positions to 213. The examination was held on September 5 and 6, and results are expected to be announced on October 19. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134577Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:22:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA內政部國家公園署海洋國家公園管理處與海科館、科博館及海生館簽署合作備忘錄，3博物館將於明年暑假推出東沙環礁國家公園20週年暨尖齒檸檬鯊特展。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134579Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:19:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOpenAI said it had detected and stopped a coordinated campaign linked to Chinese startup 月之暗面. The campaign sought to extract protected reasoning processes from AI models by manipulating model interactions in order to copy the technology. OpenAI calls the technique “adversarial distillation.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134580Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:17:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國民黨高雄市長參選人柯志恩表示若民進黨輸選是人選問題；陳其邁回應指投柯志恩等於支持國民黨主席鄭麗文，並提及個人卸任後計畫。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134295Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:16:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFacing a decline in tourists from mainland China and falling business, 維格餅家 has voluntarily applied to end its emerging stock market registration after 14 years, but will remain publicly issued and actively pursue a transformation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134293Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:15:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Taiwan Cultural Association, 文化部 has launched a series of events for “2026 Taiwan Culture Day” under the theme “Cultural Democracy, Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom.” More than 30 independent bookstores, NGOs and community colleges have signed on, with more than 50 bookstores and cultural spaces across Taiwan invited to take part. Events include talks, guided walks and concerts, and run from now through Oct. 31. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134294Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:12:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新光三越 set a sales target of NT$1.55 billion for its 6 stores on the first day of its anniversary sale, aiming for a 2.5% annual increase. Chairman Wu Tung-sheng urged the public to turn stock market gains into consumer spending, while Executive Vice President Wu Hsin-chang said he was optimistic about consumer spending this year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134296Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:10:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA交通部公路局 forecasts traffic during the National Day long weekend, saying provincial highways will see a surge from the afternoon of Oct. 8, with sightseeing trips peaking from Oct. 9 to 11 and northbound traffic from the afternoon of Oct. 10 through 11. It is also offering discounts on intercity highway buses to encourage public transport. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134297Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:09:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer Taiwan People's Party chairman Ko Wen-je traveled south to Changhua to campaign. Asked by the media about the “ocean current” phenomenon, he stressed that analysis should rely on comprehensive, objective polling data rather than just looking at the volume of support at a local event. He also responded to questions about a KMT-TPP alliance and Huang Kuo-chang's support for Wei Ping-cheng, saying that party-to-party negotiations and policy are handled by party chairs, while his role is to campaign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134298Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA青年思潮等12個青年團體在立法院舉行記者會，提出包含18歲公民權入選罷法、憲法修憲複決門檻等11項優先法案，呼籲朝野跨黨派加速審議。民進黨、國民黨及民眾黨代表皆出席並表達支持或關注立場。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134299Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo stabilize supplies of soybean salad oil and feed-grade soybean meal and soybeans, the Executive Yuan has approved waiving import tariffs on soybean salad oil and feed-grade soybean meal and soybeans from Oct. 1 through the end of March next year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134300Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:07:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina's “十一” Golden Week has begun, and Hong Kong authorities expect large numbers of mainland visitors. They have stepped up transport arrangements and inspections of shops in tourist areas in advance to protect visitors' rights and prevent fraud. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133989https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133989Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:06:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA farmer surnamed Chen from Nanshan Village in Datong Township, Yilan County, fell from a 70-meter cliff while working in the fields. She was conscious and called for help. After police and firefighters coordinated the rescue, they began a hoist operation at 9:30 a.m. and brought her to safety. She was then taken to 羅東聖母醫院 for treatment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134301Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan dollar temporarily closed at 31.93 against the U.S. dollar at noon in the Taipei foreign exchange market, down 7.8 cents, with turnover of US$936 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133990Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:05:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA team from 國立中興大學's Department of Materials Science and Engineering has developed “AI motion-sensing smart clothing” that uses textiles and the natural static electricity generated by human movement to detect motion. Machine learning converts gestures such as waving into computer commands, eliminating the need for a mouse or keyboard. The clothing is also lightweight, soft and washable. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133991Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:04:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA文化總會 has unveiled the key visual for the 2026 National Day light show projected onto the 總統府 building, which opens on the 7th. It has also released 11 “Democratic Taiwan Commemorative Badges” marking the history of the democratic movement. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133992https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133992Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:01:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe drama “The Hellish Love of Ho Bai-rui” has received 3 nominations for the Asian Academy Creative Awards. Kuo Shu-yao was nominated for Best Comedy Performance for the show and happily said that she is a comedian. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133993Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 美國最高法院 ruled that Tennessee could carry out its first execution of a woman in 200 years, but an apparent problem during the injection of inmate Puckett meant the execution was not completed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133999Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 11th Outlying Islands Games open in Lienchiang County on Oct. 1. The Penghu County team will travel to compete in 2 groups by charter flight, with nearly 200 people expected to take part in 10 events. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133998Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. President Trump signed an “AI-like constitution” agreement, saying he does not intend to cooperate with China on AI technology governance. KMT lawmaker 李彥秀 said that although the U.S. and China have established an “AI dialogue” mechanism, they lack mutual trust, and that Taiwan, due to its monopoly position in the global technology supply chain, has become pivotal to the outcome of this new tech cold war. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134001Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapan has sharply raised fees for foreign nationals applying for and renewing residency status, with the permanent residency fee rising 20-fold to 200,000 yen. A Vietnamese family of 5 in Toyama lamented that applying would consume 2 years of savings; an administrative scrivener’s office reported a 10-fold increase in applications; and 入管廳 forecasts annual revenue of up to 90 billion yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134000Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAContract manufacturer 和碩 received the top manufacturing award in the “AI Innovation Application Award” category at the Digital Transformation Dingge Awards. Co-CEO 鄭光志 said Google had just unveiled its latest model, Gemini 4, underscoring the rapid pace of AI development. He hopes AI will not only become critical infrastructure like electricity, but also be as ubiquitous as air and water. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3134002Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Taipei City is promoting its “flu in one arm, COVID in the other” dual vaccination policy. Residents aged 65 and older who receive flu and COVID vaccines at the same time will get 2 chances to enter a gold prize draw, with prizes worth more than NT$2.29 million and NT$620,000 in gift certificates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133766Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:55:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPublicly funded flu and COVID vaccinations began today. Kaohsiung Health Bureau Deputy Director 潘炤穎 said this year’s flu peak is arriving earlier and urged the public to get vaccinated promptly to protect themselves and their families. Kaohsiung purchased 850,000 publicly funded flu vaccine doses this year and is offering an enhanced vaccine option to specific groups, including seniors aged 65 and older. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133767Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:54:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe KMT legislative caucus and legislator 翁曉玲 have proposed amendments to the Referendum Act, arguing that Constitutional Court rulings could be put to a nationwide referendum and that the Central Election Commission must not refuse to hold a referendum approved by the Legislative Yuan. DPP caucus secretary-general 范雲 criticized the proposal as seriously violating the constitutional principle of separation of powers and urged the KMT caucus and 翁曉玲 to turn back; deputy secretary-general 陳培瑜 also stressed that Taiwan is a five-power system. In addition, responding to media questions about the KMT’s opposition to the 115 fiscal year central government general budget supplemental appropriation bill, 范雲 pointed to the necessity of budget items including funds for 中油. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135020Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 116 fiscal year central government general budget proposes 3.9 trillion in expenditures, a record high, while achieving effectively zero borrowing. Social welfare spending leads at more than 1 trillion, while the defense budget exceeds 600 billion. 衛福部 and 國庫署 are the 2 agencies with the largest budgets, while 中華郵政’s operating fund has the biggest increase due to its asset investment budget. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133768Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:50:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIran said it had received the U.S. response to its proposal to end the war. U.S. Secretary of State Rubio ordered Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and his delegation to leave New York early, as negotiations between the 2 sides reached an impasse. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133580Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:41:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Executive Yuan’s “Campus Safety Resilience 2000” plan takes effect in October, expanding middle school campus safety staffing to 2000. 國教行動聯盟 called for stronger special education training and recommended that performance indicators such as staff turnover rates be made public. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133581Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEnvironmental groups and lawmakers questioned whether development of the Southern Taiwan Science Park’s Shalun campus would fragment grass owl habitat and increase electricity demand, and called for stronger ecological assessments and avoidance measures. A National Science and Technology Council report said 11 grass owl hotspots had been identified and renewable energy targets were being planned. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133478Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:32:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA因國際航線航空燃油價格調漲，民航局宣布自10月7日起，短程航線燃油附加費調升至37.5美元（約新台幣1198元），長程航線調升至97.5美元（約新台幣3115元），此為連續第3個月調漲。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133479https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133479Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAProbiotic product 「活化勝」 was found by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration to have run illegal ads claiming it could reverse kidney disease, drawing cumulative fines of NT$8.9 million. Endorser Dr. 江守山 was referred for disciplinary action. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133364Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:27:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA東森集團 Chairman 王令麟 was acquitted in a reversal in the 2nd trial of a case involving alleged bribery of prison officials. The High Prosecutors Office is considering an appeal, while the Agency of Corrections said it respects the ruling. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133365Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:26:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASeveral students at Taipei's Minzu Elementary School developed gastrointestinal symptoms amid suspected food safety issues with school lunches. Mayor 蔣萬安 said doctors initially diagnosed gastroenteritis and had not ruled out norovirus. The Department of Health has sent samples for testing, and the school is carrying out cleaning and disinfection. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133366Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:26:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國職棒大聯盟MLB芝加哥白襪球星麥德羅斯在6局上擊出關鍵3分砲，率隊以7比3擊敗休士頓太空人，以2連勝橫掃對手闖進美聯分區系列賽。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133367Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese company 龍迅半導體 set up and operated a site in Taipei without authorization. Taipei prosecutors indicted its Taiwan representative 林浩原 under the Act Governing Relations Between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area and sought a 1-year, 6-month sentence. They also issued a wanted notice for chairman 陳峰. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133368Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:18:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATainan City's first large accessible bus entered service today. It can carry 6 wheelchair users and has 21 seats. The city government spent NT$12 million to purchase it to meet the group activity needs of disability organizations and social welfare institutions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133374Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國民黨 Vice Chairman 蕭旭岑 said 國民黨 Chair 鄭麗文 and 民眾黨 Chair 黃國昌 have a rock-solid relationship, and the breakdown in blue-white cooperation in Zhubei is behind them. They will each work toward their own goals without affecting coordination on the bigger picture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133263Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:11:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire broke out early this morning at a home on Dechang Street in Taipei's Wan-hua District and spread to the stairwell on the 4th floor. Firefighters extinguished the blaze. 3 women were taken to hospital, and the estimated burn area was about 21 square meters. The cause is under investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133102Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:06:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國國家核子安全局 (NNSA) conducted an underground experiment involving non-nuclear chemical high explosives at the Nevada National Security Site to improve detection of low-yield and "decoupled" nuclear explosions. The move responds to 美方's accusation that 中國 secretly conducted a nuclear test in 2020. 中方 denied the claim and criticized 美方 for fabricating an excuse. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133103Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:05:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai said Taiwan's biomedical industry generated NT$830.1 billion in revenue last year. 國發基金 approved the "Taiwan Biomedical Industry Investment Program," allocating NT$10 billion over 10 years to support industry development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133104Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:04:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANorth Korean leader 金正恩 sent a congratulatory message to Chinese Communist Party General Secretary 習近平 on the party's 77th anniversary of founding, emphasizing that the history of China-North Korea friendship will never change, no matter how the international situation shifts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133105Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:04:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA曾維祥, a 國民黨 candidate for council in Keelung's Ren-ai District, is suspected of buying mooncake gift boxes with public subsidies and distributing them to residents in a vote-buying scheme. After searching and questioning 44 people, the Keelung District Prosecutors Office ordered 曾維祥 released on NT$500,000 bail. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133106Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:01:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS Secretary of War Hegseth proposed 6 major initiatives to transform the US military. They include establishing an autonomous warfare command, launching Project Agincourt to accelerate drone deployment, recruiting tech leaders such as Musk through Project Meridian to take part in research on future warfare, and implementing the US Arsenal plan to ensure supply-chain resilience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133112Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA教育部預告修正「公立學校教師獎金發給辦法」，將資深優良教師獎金調升1.5倍，滿40年發給一次性獎金新台幣1.5萬元；台灣教育產業工會認為幅度與期待有落差，建議採計跨校與多重身分年資。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133113Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:59:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Health Coins program promoted by 衛福部 launched today. Several life insurers, including 富邦人壽、台銀人壽、凱基人壽、國泰人壽、南山人壽 and 台灣人壽, have actively joined in, offering policies or reward programs with Health Coins wellness incentives to raise public health awareness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3132657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3132657Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:51:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te presided over a general officers’ promotion ceremony. Navy Deputy Chief of Staff Yuan Sheng-hua was promoted to lieutenant general and appointed deputy director-general of 海巡署, while Chen Wei-chih was promoted to major general. The president called on the armed forces and the Coast Guard to work together to protect the country’s maritime borders, and stressed using artificial intelligence and unmanned systems to boost combat capabilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135083Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:49:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On September 30, the Ministry of Education launched the “Full-Life-Cycle Fund” for private school employees’ retirement accounts, extending investment into retirement. Projections show that a participant with 30 years under the new system alone could have about NT$15.14 million in their account upon retiring at age 65, receive NT$56,000 a month, and have nearly NT$20 million left at age 90. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135084Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:48:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Statistics from the National Immigration Agency show that, as of the end of August 2026, Taiwan had 369,709 spouses from mainland China. New Taipei City ranked first with more than 70,000, while the six special municipalities accounted for more than seven-tenths of the total, reflecting the population’s concentration in major urban areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135085Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:45:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒交通部民用航空局 announced that fuel surcharges for international passenger flights operated by Taiwan-based airlines will rise from October 7, with short-haul surcharges increasing to US$37.5 and long-haul surcharges to US$97.5, reflecting pressure from rising global oil prices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135086Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:36:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The US military announced the end of its 12-year military presence in Iraq, completing its withdrawal from Erbil Air Base on September 30. The move marked the end of Operation Inherent Resolve. US forces are relocating to Jordan to continue strikes against remnants of ISIS, while responsibility for security in Iraq is being handed back to the Iraqi government. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135087Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:33:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s auto market recorded total sales of 37,054 vehicles in September 2026. Tesla Model Y topped the rankings with 5,154 units, followed by Toyota Corolla Cross with 3,615. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135088Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:21:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed an incident in which a Flydubai flight, FZ1073, was attacked by its co-pilot. Israeli passenger Yaniv Harven, who had no flight experience, saved the plane by drawing on memories of a television show. The Israeli government described the incident as an attempted terrorist attack and announced tighter background checks for foreign airline pilots. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135089Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:20:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒1% Style selects three articles exploring the 20-year partnership between IWC 萬國錶 and The Little Prince, how Geneva Watch Days 2026 reshapes a watch fair through urban spaces, and the demanding path to qualification of Li Chih-yen, Asia’s first Master of Wine. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135090Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:19:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei City Youth Department will hold “2026 New Taipei Demo Day” on November 5, 2026, inviting 12 startup teams to compete and connect with venture capital firms and businesses, helping them access the market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135091Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:16:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒衛福部疾管署宣布2026年公費流感疫苗10月1日開打，採購量達705萬劑創新高，首度引入加強型疫苗。第一階段優先11類對象，第二階段11月2日擴及50-64歲成人，並鼓勵與新冠疫苗同時接種以獲取健康幣獎勵。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135092Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:15:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Lean3, an enclosed-cabin motorcycle from Taiwan-Japan startup Lean Mobility, has received regulatory approval and is set to go on sale in Taiwan in 2027. The model combines the protection of a car with the maneuverability of a motorcycle to address commuting challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135093Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:05:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A workout video featuring Vice President 蕭美琴 and 沈伯洋 sparked discussion. 吳沛憶 responded that the party document recently disclosed by 許甫 was merely for grassroots outreach, denied that the movement’s support was fabricated, and welcomed all observers to the upcoming campaign headquarters inauguration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135094Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:04:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Today’s (10/01) top news covers three issues: one county or city adding a 500-yuan travel subsidy, new National Pension rules and the consequences of unpaid premiums, and when fall cold air is expected to arrive. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135095Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:02:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒樂扣樂扣 has partnered with SNOOPY™ for the first time to launch a “mini everyday getaway” collection featuring 11 products, including drinkware and lunch boxes. The collaboration aims to reach office workers and families through characters with cross-generational appeal. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135096Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:02:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒維格餅家 has decided to end its emerging stock market trading amid shrinking revenue and years of losses, sending its share price plunging 45%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135097Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:02:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taipei National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance issued a reminder that parents who use their own funds to buy real estate for their children without compensation must declare gift tax as required by law. A recent case shows that failing to declare based on the combined “announced land value” and “assessed house value” could result in back taxes and hefty penalties. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3135098Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The US IPO market has slammed on the brakes. Oura, SB Energy, NScale, Holtec and Inspire Brands have postponed or are reassessing their listing plans. Anthropic is considering delaying its listing until November, while OpenAI has pushed its plans back until after next year, amid market volatility, oil price swings, rising US Treasury yields and mounting concerns over AI safety. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133829Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:59:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Defense Ministry's Medical Affairs Bureau has proposed tougher physical-fitness standards, under which only those with a BMI above 45 or a height of 144 centimeters or less would be exempt from service, prompting strong concerns from retired generals Chang Yen-ting and Li Cheng-chieh over safety and pressure on troop numbers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133830Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article ranks the most beautiful supporting actresses in mainland Chinese dramas from 2021 to 2026, with Chen Duling taking the top spot. The rankings combine discussion on Weibo and audience reviews, covering supporting performances in several hit period dramas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133831Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:57:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒During the 2026 nine-in-one elections, Pan Suxia, a candidate for township mayor in Chaozhou, Pingtung County, faced questions over excessive retouching of her campaign billboard photo. She posted a makeup-free picture and an older photo on Facebook to clarify the matter, stressing that her commitment to serving people and her sincerity had not changed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133832Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:56:10 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tsai Bing-cong, a Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Kaohsiung City Council, is campaigning in the Greater Gangshan area. He advocates combining his experience as a central government aide with grassroots service to deliver development projects secured by legislator Chiu Chih-wei. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133833Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:51:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Amid declining sales and losses, 維格餅家 decided to voluntarily leave the Emerging Stock Market, sending its share price down more than 46% to NT$5.7. The company said it would remain publicly listed and pursue a business transformation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133834Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:38:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An Omani co-pilot on Flydubai flight FZ1073, a UAE low-cost carrier, attacked the captain with a knife and tried to crash the aircraft. Israeli passengers subdued him and helped land the plane, and all 174 people aboard survived. The Israeli government described the incident as an attempted terrorist attack. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133835Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:36:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Bureau of Labor Funds under the Ministry of Labor released performance figures for the first 8 months of this year. Driven by gains in Taiwan stocks amid the AI and semiconductor trends, total labor fund returns reached NT$2.3227 trillion, for a return rate of 29.45%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133836Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:34:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Passive component stocks rose across the board today，with 10 stocks including 國巨 and 華新科 hitting limit-up，while 禾伸堂 surged more than 9%。The market is focused on demand for high-voltage MLCCs in AI servers。禾伸堂 posted EPS of 9.45 yuan for the first 8 months，and analysts estimate it could reach 12 yuan for the full year；國巨 is reportedly set to expand production capacity for high-voltage NP0 MLCCs rated above 500V to meet growing AI demand。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133837Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:34:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japanese political scholar Ogasawara Yoshiyuki analyzed the New Taipei mayoral race，saying KMT candidate Li Sichuan and DPP candidate Su Qiaohui are evenly matched。The latest poll shows Su with a slight lead，but the margin is within the margin of error，so the race remains undecided。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133839Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒中國信託銀行以859億元單月簽帳金額及10.5萬張發卡量榮獲雙冠王。五大行8月總簽帳額3,162億元，雖受稅款遞延效應消退影響單月回落，但前八月累計仍達2.8兆元以上，年增22.6%，顯示整體消費動能穩定。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133838Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Finance explained that if a division of jointly owned land results in a difference in value and no compensation is paid，the difference is treated as a gift。In the case described，the younger brother received 2 million yuan less after the division，constituting a gift to the older brother。However，because the amount is below the 2.44 million yuan tax exemption，no tax is due。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133840https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133840Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:29:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒AMD and Perplexity announced a partnership to enable Windows PCs with Ryzen AI Max processors to run AI agents locally，without using cloud credits。The goal is to reduce users’ need to build AI infrastructure。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133841Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:29:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒德國安聯集團發布報告指出，台灣人均金融資產淨值達16萬4470歐元，居全球第5。2025年台灣家庭總金融資產達4.5兆歐元，反映資產所有權重要性提升。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133842Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:25:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former President Chen Shui-bian posted on Facebook expressing anxiety over the possibility of being forcibly detained during his new book launch。The controversy also involves allegations that Premier Cho Jung-tai ordered his program off the air；the authorities denied having any knowledge of this。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133843Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:24:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒AMD launched Ross，an agentic AI assistant that integrates embedded tools and a knowledge base to help engineers debug，optimize power consumption and deploy systems。It aims to reduce repetitive interactions and reuse expert methods。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133844Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:19:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China has expanded its exit restrictions on AI talent to include senior executives’ immediate family members, aiming to prevent technology from reaching the United States. The move comes in response to new exit regulations and reflects intensifying competition between China and the US for AI talent and knowledge. While it may stem the outflow in the short term, it could stifle innovation and international exchange in the long run. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133846Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:08:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an faced public criticism after attending an event at Zhongzhuangzai Fude Temple. A media personality interpreted the sugarcane left at the venue and the temple chairperson’s biased remarks as a setup by the pan-Green camp aimed at insinuating his political stance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133847Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:08:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Tianzhong Yang Night Market in Changhua reopened in July but has struggled to attract business, with only 1 stall now operating. Local residents criticize its poor layout, lack of parking and stalls that offer little variety, saying these have caused a sharp drop in visitors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133848Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:05:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The long-established Taiwan amusement park “369” sees few visitors on weekdays because it lacks mixed-use facilities, putting it at a disadvantage compared with parks such as E-DA and Lihpao that combine shopping and dining. Although Janfusun Fancyworld and Leofoo Village still attract around a million visitors, first-half figures show a downward trend. The industry is seeking a breakthrough through IP collaborations and seasonal events. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3133849Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:02:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒During the National Day holiday, restaurant operators including 屋馬 and 夏慕尼 are offering a range of deals. 屋馬 is offering discounts on A5 steak and gifts tied to customers’ names, while 夏慕尼 is giving away lobster based on ID numbers and partnering with 全家便利商店 on vouchers for collaborative products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3132757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3132757Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒經濟部產業發展署公布2025年觀光工廠數據與特色評選結果。全台150家觀光工廠前8月創66.9億產值，33家獲選特色場域，顯示產業體驗與數位轉型成效顯著。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3132758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3132758Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:59:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article examines the legal risks of using a phone while waiting at a red light. Under the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, drivers who use a handheld phone for data communication can be fined NT$3000. Courts differ on whether waiting at a red light counts as “driving on a road” and whether it “impairs driving safety.” Some fines have been overturned due to insufficient evidence or findings that a stationary vehicle posed no danger, while others have been upheld because the driver was distracted. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3132759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3132759Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:57:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒大同 has launched an AI data center solution and reported strong financial results, but its largest shareholder, Zheng Wen-yi, is embroiled in a wrongful-imprisonment controversy. His legal team has questioned procedural flaws and the failure to apply a new law, while the Control Yuan has also stepped in to monitor the protection of procedural rights. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3132760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-12/index-en-p20.html#n3132760Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:54:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of the Interior released 2025 statistics showing that Vietnamese spouses retained the top spot among nationalities in cross-national marriages, with 6427 people, while U.S. spouses rose to second place with 880. Although the overall number of marriages fell, the share of cross-national marriages climbed to 18.5%, and the proportion of foreign spouses who are men rose markedly.