AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-01 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 7 of 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 648 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 182 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 和食さと アルコール・一品にソフトクリームもお得！「ナイト割第3弾」を10/1(木)から開始!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135720Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES和食さと is a family restaurant chain with 202 locations in Japan. Starting Oct. 1, it launched “Night Discount, Part 3,” a campaign offering 3 alcoholic drinks for ¥100 and 9 side dishes and soft-serve ice cream at half price. Announcement of the opening of Open House Development’s Tachikawa and Tsudanuma officeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135719Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オープンハウス・ディベロップメント opened its Tachikawa Office and Tsudanuma Office on Oct. 1, 2026, to manage construction of newly built detached houses. New products from the TV anime “The Mughal Empire’s Courtesan” now available!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135718Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNew products, including can badges and acrylic figures, based on the TV anime “The Mughal Empire’s Courtesan” will be available to order through the online store “THEキャラ” starting Oct. 1, 2026. Announcement of the Yamada Points giveaway campaignhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135717Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ハウス・デポ・パートナーズ will run the “Yamada Points Giveaway Campaign” from Oct. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027, for its home loan products “House Depot [Flat]” and “House Depot [MIX].” Yamada NEOBANK home loans and in-person home loans: campaign to award Yamada Points based on the loan amount disbursedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135716Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヤマダファイナンスサービス, part of the Yamada Holdings Group, and ドコモSMTBネット銀行 will launch a campaign on Oct. 1, 2026, for users of in-person “Yamada NEOBANK” home loans, awarding Yamada Points equivalent to 0.2% of the loan amount. 【箱根小涌園ユネッサン】10月18日（日）は千葉市民の日！「勝手に千葉市民割！」キャンペーン実施！10/18(日)当日は入場料が1,000円ポッキリで超おトク！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135715Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES箱根小涌園ユネッサン announced that it will run its “Unofficial Chiba City Resident Discount!” campaign in conjunction with “Chiba City Residents’ Day” on Oct. 18, 2026, offering special admission prices exclusively to Chiba City residents. [藤田観光株式会社] 16th franchise location, “SPA 葉港の湯 ワシントンホテル Sasebo Station Front (provisional name),” featuring a large public bath, scheduled to open in spring 2028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135714Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES藤田観光株式会社 has signed a basic agreement with 株式会社博多屋 to join the WHG franchise, and plans to open “SPA 葉港の湯 ワシントンホテル Sasebo Station Front (provisional name)” in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, in spring 2028. The hotel will have 106 rooms and a large public bath, bringing the total to 296 rooms when combined with the existing property. 2026年10月10日（土）・11日（日）・12日（月・祝）3日間限定開催！ 箱根で乾杯！「オクトビアーフェス」開催決定！～秋とビールを愉しむ3日間～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135713Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES藤田観光株式会社 will hold “Octobeer Fest” at 箱根小涌園ユネッサン for 3 days only, from Oct. 10 to 12, 2026. The event will offer local and craft beers, gourmet food, stage shows, festival-game booths, and other activities. Admission is free. [rienda] ≠ME’s Hitomi Suzuki makes her first appearance as a model for the October LOOK!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135712Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFashion brand rienda, owned by 株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド, has selected Hitomi Suzuki of ≠ME as a LOOK model for October and November for the first time. The brand also holds its annual major event, “SHEL'TTER FES,” and publishes LOOKs featuring recommended items. [ザ ロイヤルパークホテル 京都梅⼩路] Christmas dinner buffet for 3 days onlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135711Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESザ ロイヤルパークホテル 京都梅小路, operated by 三菱地所ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社, will serve a Christmas dinner buffet for 3 days only, starting Dec. 23, 2026. Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Satofull begin accepting donations for “Tatsumi Fujinami 55th Anniversary of Pro Wrestling Debut” merchandise, exclusively through Satofullhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135710Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESChigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and 株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations for limited-edition merchandise commemorating professional wrestler Tatsumi Fujinami’s 55th anniversary as a wrestler on Oct. 2, 2026, with the cooperation of Osamu Oguri of KONDOU SHOES. 【500台限定・公式通販】小樽洋菓子舗ルタオより、十勝ブランデー「島梟®」熟成30年を使用した大人のクリスマスケーキ「アンブル エ ショコラ」が、10月9日(金)新登場。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135709Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ（株式会社ケイシイシイ）より、十勝ブランデー「島梟®」熟成30年を使用したクリスマスケーキ「アンブル エ ショコラ」が10月9日より500台限定で公式通販開始。 Joins Tohoku University’s “ZERO INSTITUTE,” an industry-academia co-creation platform seeking to bring innovation into society, as a sponsorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135708Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESキヤノンマーケティングジャパンは、東北大学が運営する産学共創プラットフォーム「ZERO INSTITUTE」にスポンサー企業として参画し、若手研究者との関係構築や研究成果の社会実装を推進する。 “にじさんじ FAN CLUB” adds new plans for Kokoro Amamiya, Kaisei, Mikaru Kaido, Berry Saotome, Karuta Yamagami, and Ultimate Creators; November newsletter issued and membership card mailing requests open!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135707Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESANYCOLOR株式会社 has added a new “Premium Plan (annual)” for 6 groups of livestreamers, including Kokoro Amamiya, in the official fan club for VTuber group “にじさんじ.” It will also begin publishing a newsletter with the November issue and start accepting requests for membership card mailings. “Finance × Comedy” competition “THE MONEY ~Money Joke No. 1 Championship~” to be held for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135706Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESマネーフォワードホーム株式会社 will hold “THE MONEY ~Money Joke No. 1 Championship~,” a comedy competition themed around money, for the first time. Preliminary rounds will be streamed on YouTube’s “ME STUDIO” in October 2026, with a grand prize of ¥3 million. The final will take place at “Money EXPO 2026” on Nov. 7 of the same year. Calbee expands the reach of “Harvest Snaps” in North America, moving “Veggie Straws” and “Cheese Puffs” from the produce section to the snack aislehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135705Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCalbee will launch new products under its “Harvest Snaps” brand in the North American market, “Veggie Straws” and “Cheese Puffs,” from November 2026, expanding its reach from the produce section to the snack aisle. [梅田 蔦屋書店] Hosting “Nice to Read you 2026—A First Book to Say Hello,” an all-store fair proposing “new ways to discover books,” from Thursday, Oct. 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135704Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESUmeda Tsutaya Books will hold the all-store fair “Nice to Read you 2026—A First Book to Say Hello” from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15, 2026. Following its popularity last year, the fair is becoming a series. Store manager Hiromitsu Kitada will serve as general supervisor, and 15 themed fairs will be held using ideas such as birthdays and intuition. [Starting Oct. 1] Free video seminar “Connect to the Future! Explaining the 16th Business Succession M&A Subsidy: Business Succession Promotion Category” now available [Jozokinnau]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135703Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ナビット will begin streaming a free explanatory seminar on the business succession promotion category of the “16th Business Succession M&A Subsidy” on Oct. 1. Eligible applicants can receive subsidies of up to ¥8 million (¥10 million if they implement wage increases). App Store／Google Play向けアプリゲーム 祝！「キングダム 覇道」1周年！新SSR武将「昭王」登場！さらに1周年を記念したお得なキャンペーンも開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135702Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント announced that its smartphone app “キングダム 覇道” marked its 1st anniversary on Oct. 1. A new SSR general, “昭王,” and returning general “摎” are arriving, along with various login bonuses and campaigns. 【青森屋】ねぶた七福神 welcome guests! “わっつど開運まつり,” an event inviting good fortune through experiences connected to blessings, returns this yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135701Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES青森屋 by 星野リゾート will hold “わっつど開運まつり” from Dec. 3, 2026, to Mar. 7, 2027, offering experiences for good fortune, including ねぶた七福神 and new attractions. “RFオンラインネクスト (RF ONLINE NEXT)” to open new booster server “ノヴァ” on Oct. 21 (Wed.); pre-registration beginshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135700Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESネットマーブル opened the new booster server “ノヴァ” for the MMORPG “RFオンラインネクスト” on Oct. 21 and began pre-registration. An introductory guide to Edo running, with over 370 million total views on social media: 『江戸走り界隈 頑張らないほどうまくいく身体革命』 by 大場克則, on sale Oct. 1 from 小学館新書!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135699Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社小学館 will release 『江戸走り界隈 頑張らないほどうまくいく身体革命』, an introductory guide to “Edo running” that has received over 370 million total views on social media, on Oct. 1. Author 大場克則 has systematized running styles from the Edo period using sequential photographs and offers ways to apply them for people of all ages. 【新宿プリンスホテル】Harmony of Christmas ～A harmonious Christmas Eve～ Share a heartfelt Christmas. Limited-time menu available starting Dec. 19 (Sat.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135698Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES新宿プリンスホテル will offer Christmas-only menus at 3 of its restaurants under the theme “Harmony of Christmas ～響き合う聖夜～” starting Dec. 19, 2026. Cat-themed New Year’s cards “にゃん賀状” and フェリシモ「猫部™」 celebrate their 12th collaboration anniversary! The 2027 edition, marking a full cycle of the zodiac, debuts with original designs by 4 popular illustratorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135697Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社フェリシモは、10月1日より「にゃん賀状」とのコラボ年賀状2027の販売を開始した。干支の羊と猫を描いた人気絵師4名のデザイン6種類を提供し、注文1枚につき1円が日本アニマルトラストに寄付される。 【DMMヘルスケア】合同会社DMM.com and 鹿児島県瀬戸内町 sign comprehensive partnership agreementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135696Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社DMM.com and 鹿児島県瀬戸内町 have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement in the healthcare field, aiming to improve access to medical care and promote the health of local residents. 【25th anniversary as an entertainer】もう中学生 completes his first original picture book! 『もう図鑑 いろんなもうあつめたよ』 set for release on Nov. 10 (Tue.); features an unusual cardboard cover and environmentally considerate vegetable-oil inkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135695Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESもう中学生, a comedian with 吉本興業, will release his first original picture book, 『もう図鑑 いろんなもうあつめたよ』, on Nov. 10, 2026, to mark his 25th anniversary as an entertainer. Features include a cardboard cover and environmentally considerate ink. A long-awaited new book on “writing” by 武田砂鉄, a writer currently racing against the most deadlines: 『書くとは何か』 on sale today!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135694Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new book by writer 武田砂鉄, 『書くとは何か』, was released by 講談社 on Oct. 1, 2026. Rather than offering general writing tips, the book explores the practical work and pursuit involved in the act of “writing”; a commemorative event will also be held. A special English immersion program combining popular “マイクはかせ” with STEAM × TGGスクール by LCA to be held on Nov. 21https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135693Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTGG, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, has partnered with YouTube creator “マイクはかせ” to hold “ジェットコースター・エンジニアリングチャレンジ,” a special program combining STEAM education and English immersion, on Nov. 21, 2026. 株式会社学研ココファン and 株式会社ビーシステム announce business alliance to promote DX in the care industryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135692Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社学研ココファン and 株式会社ビーシステム have signed a business partnership agreement to promote digital transformation and improve operational efficiency in the nursing care industry. 【Oct. 1 (Thu.): アドキャスト opens 2 new locations simultaneously】仙川店 and 青山サロン open, further strengthening real estate services in central Tokyo and the western Tokyo areahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135635Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アドキャストは2026年10月1日、不動産コンサルティング体制の強化を目的として「アドキャスト仙川店」と「アドキャスト青山サロン」の2店舗を同時オープンした。 The most “spicy and savory” product has been selected! Results of “辛・オブ・ザ・イヤー2026” announcedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135636Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:56:34 +0900JapanPR TIMES辛メーター株式会社は、旨辛・激辛商品のアワード「辛・オブ・ザ・イヤー2026」の結果を発表し、100以上の応募商品から全23商品を選出した。グランプリにはAFURIの柚子辣湯麺と（株）さとう紅商店の吹屋の紅がわらが選ばれた。 車種から前後タイヤをまとめて検索！カスタムジャパン、バイクタイヤ専門店「タイヤカスタム」をオープンhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135637Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:56:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社カスタムジャパン has opened “Tire Custom,” a motorcycle tire specialty store where customers can intuitively search for and purchase tires using 3 approaches: vehicle model, size and manufacturer. シマント、国土交通省・地域の事業者間連携を通じた物流生産性向上推進事業へ採択。適正なサービスと利潤を確保できる仕組みの構築に向けたトラックディスパッチ推進協議会を設置。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135638Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:55:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シマントが代表幹事をつとめる「トラックディスパッチ推進協議会」が、国土交通省の物流生産性向上推進事業へ採択された。GO株式会社が共同事務局を務め、荷主や物流事業者と共に輸送計画の最適化や原価可視化を通じた適正運賃の実現を目指す。 【技術指向型中小企業・スタートアップを支援】2026年度第1回研究開発助成金交付プロジェクト5件/1500万円の交付を決定。三菱UFJ技術育成財団https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135639Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:55:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益財団法人三菱UFJ技術育成財団 selected 5 projects from 77 applications for its 1st round of fiscal 2026 research and development grants, approving a total of 15 million yen in funding. 海外レンタルWiFiの「アクロスWiFi」、5G対応エリアを24商品へ拡充。出張向けニーズに対応https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135640Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:55:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESスマートリンク株式会社が運営する「アクロスWiFi」は、出張向けニーズに対応するため、5G対応エリアを24商品へ拡充した。1日1,550円〜の価格設定と衛生面への配慮が特徴。 ドコモSMTBネット銀行、「ドコモの銀行誕生祭 お友だち紹介キャンペーン～紹介してエントリーするだけ！今だけ500円上乗せ～」実施のお知らせhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135641Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:54:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Pro Soccer Clubをつくろう！2026” holds a “Premium SP Player Scout” featuring French players!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135642Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:53:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セガ is currently holding a “Premium SP Player Scout” featuring French players in the game “Pro Soccer Clubをつくろう！2026.” In addition to featured players such as Kylian Mbappé, the campaign includes login bonuses and mission events. 45 years since founding; WORLD WING enters a new chapterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135643Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:52:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ワールドウィングエンタープライズ marked its 45th anniversary and opened “WORLD WING BUSAN,” its 1st location in South Korea, on September 28, 2026. It is also developing “WORLD WING SQUARE,” a new international exchange hub, and received congratulatory trees from Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi and Ichiro. Announces results of a demonstration in Taiwan on remotely monitoring crop growthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135644Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:51:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NTTアグリテクノロジー, in collaboration with 國立宜蘭大學 and ThroughTek Co., Ltd., conducted a demonstration in a Taiwanese greenhouse to remotely monitor melon growth (plant height) using fixed cameras and AI image analysis. The estimated values closely matched actual measurements, confirming that the approach can help improve the efficiency of remote cultivation guidance. Spectator information for Round 7 of the 2026 MFJ All Japan Trial Championship Series, Wakayama-Yuasa eventhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135645Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:49:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESSpectator information for the 2026 MFJ All Japan Trial Championship Series Round 7 Wakayama-Yuasa event, to be held on October 25, 2026, at Yuasa Trial Park in Wakayama Prefecture. General advance tickets are 2,500 yen, and tickets on the day are 3,000 yen. The event is organized by MFJ and 株式会社モトスポーツプロモーション. Introduction of an off-site corporate PPA service by 東北ヒロセ電機株式会社https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135646Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:48:44 +0900JapanPR TIMESTohoku Hirose Electric will introduce an off-site corporate PPA service provided by Tohoku Electric Power on October 1, 2026, and expects to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 220 tons annually. Home security, checking in on parents, and winter cold: How much can existing homes be transformed with commercially available smart-home devices?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135647Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:48:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES有限会社石川工務店 and 株式会社mametto will hold “A Smart Home Workshop Starting with the Home You Already Have” in Izumo on October 24, 2026. The workshop will introduce ways to address issues such as home security, checking in on family members and keeping warm, using commercially available smart-home devices without relying on new construction or major renovations. Admission is free. 大広 鬼木美和が新刊上梓 『なぜ、あの人はいつも応援されるのか 会社にいても、「自分らしさ」を発揮できるパーソナル・ブランディング』https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135648Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:47:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMiwa Oniki of 株式会社大広 has published a new book on personal branding, “Why Are Some People Always Supported?”, through 時事通信出版局. [Media Invitation] Thailand debut of “TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE One Bangkok”: Grand Opening Ceremony and Media Previewhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135649Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:46:42 +0900JapanPR TIMESTSUTAYA BOOKS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社 and 双日, will open “TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE One Bangkok” inside “One Bangkok” in Bangkok on October 20, 2026, in partnership with Thailand’s Asia Books Co., Ltd. A grand opening ceremony and media preview will be held. [きたの風茶寮] Special Event Announcement: October 8 marks the 15th anniversary of its openinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135650Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:45:55 +0900JapanPR TIMESきたの風茶寮 will mark the 15th anniversary of its opening on October 8, 2026, with special offerings including a welcome champagne service and hors d’oeuvres in the lounge. [Selected by toy specialists] Draw out children’s imagination! “Feel-Good Cubes Poton” wins Good Toy 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135843Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エド・インター’s educational toy “Feel-Good Cubes Poton” has won the “Good Toy 2026” award from NPO法人芸術と遊び創造協会. Featuring a strategy guide to “Splatoon Raiders” and more: Enjoy games even more with “Television Game Magazine November 2026,” on sale 10/1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3135844Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage published the children’s gaming magazine “Television Game Magazine November 2026” on October 1, 2026. The cover feature is “Splatoon Raiders,” and the bonus items include a 52-page strategy guide and a game commentary video DVD running 4 hours and 19 minutes. The price is 1,430 yen. Chinese fishing boats repeatedly cross the boundary; Penghu Coast Guard detains 2 vessels for prosecution on 2 consecutive dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3139050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3139050Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:50:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese fishing boats have repeatedly crossed the boundary. The Penghu Coast Guard detained the fishing vessel 粵饒漁33616 and its 7 crew members in waters northwest of Xiyu, and dumped 850 kilograms of catch at sea. A total of 3 Chinese fishing boats that crossed the boundary have been detained in just 6 days。 銘傳大學 near Beishi Science Park joins forces with 輝達 and 戴爾 to train AI talenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3139051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3139051Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:47:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA銘傳大學 announced a partnership with 輝達（Nvidia） and 戴爾（Dell） to establish the Nvidia AI Lab, deploying more than 30 high-end graphics-card computers equipped with GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs to train AI talent and provide an industry-grade computing environment。 亞運網球女雙闖4強保底銅牌 謝淑薇直言賽程不合理https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3139052https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3139052Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:46:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣網球選手謝淑薇與梁恩碩在名古屋亞運女雙8強戰勝地主組合，晉級4強並保底銅牌。謝淑薇賽後批評因降雨導致賽程安排不合理，如單日首尾場次間隔過長。 Crude oil prices rise nearly 29% in a month; 印度財政部 says economy may face riskshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3139053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3139053Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA report by 印度財政部 said crude oil prices surged nearly 29% in September compared with August, while rising uncertainty in U.S.-India trade relations could pose risks to the Indian economy. Inflation remains stable and growth momentum is strong, but volatility in oil and natural gas prices continues to put pressure on costs。 9月六都建物移轉棟數年增1成 全年有望微幅成長https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3139054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3139054Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:44:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA六都9月建物移轉棟數年增1成，前9月年減幅收斂至0.1%，房仲業者認為在青安3.0上路及央行鬆綁管制下，市場買氣回穩，全年有望微幅成長。 Harbor City Cup sustainable seafood competition kicks off, with more than 300 contestants taking parthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3139018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3139018Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:33:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 12th Harbor City Cup Ocean Sustainability Culinary Innovation Competition opened at 台鋁 in Kaohsiung. Guided by the Ocean Affairs Council and organized by 中華民國國際調酒協會 and 中華民國國際餐飲協會, the event attracted more than 300 contestants。 Science camp in Laiyi Township, Pingtung, teaches children Paiwan wisdom about the mountains and forestshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138948https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138948Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:31:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOrganizations across Pingtung County’s Laiyi Township worked together to hold the “Survival Game—Staying Alive” science camp at 古樓國小. Hands-on activities, including ancestral spirit rituals, learning about plants and animals, outdoor cooking and making bows and arrows, introduced children to traditional Paiwan hunting culture and knowledge of the mountains and forests。 Tom Cruise’s new film “The Digger” reportedly pulled from Hong Kong release over sensitive contenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138949https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138949Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:30:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe new film “The Digger,” starring U.S. actor Tom Cruise, was reportedly pulled before its planned release in Hong Kong and Macau because of sensitive content and political satire. Its release in mainland China remains uncertain, while it is set to open in Taiwan as scheduled。 Labor funds post NT$2.3 trillion in returns in first 8 months; 5 months rank among top 5 for monthly returnshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138950https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138950Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:26:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe labor funds earned NT$2.3227 trillion in the first 8 months of this year, surpassing last year’s full-year returns. Monthly returns in 5 months（1, 2, 4, 5 and 8）ranked among the 5 highest on record。 Report: Swiss glaciers lose more than 5% of their ice this year; nearly 1/5 lost over past 5 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138951https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138951Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:24:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA report said Swiss glaciers lost more than 5% of their ice this year and have lost nearly 1/5 over the past 5 years, threatening water resources。 仁寶 advances AI smart manufacturing and management, wins 2 Digital Transformation Awardshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138854Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:23:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA仁寶 won the top prize at the Dingge Awards for its “Smart Manufacturing Eye” AI visual recognition platform, and an excellence award for “Empowering Employees with AI Agents,” showcasing its digital transformation in smart manufacturing and management。 陳亭妃 campaigns in Penghu, hoping to elect the first female mayor and county magistrate in Tainan and Penghu in 400 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138855Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:23:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA陳亭妃, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Tainan mayoral candidate, traveled to Penghu to campaign with county magistrate candidate 吳淑瑾, hoping to make history by electing the first female heads of government in the two places in 400 years. 吳淑瑾 proposed seeking more “Tainan-Penghu” flights and bringing in other airlines。 White camp blames delay in school lunch legislation; Green camp says it stems from Blue-White changes to fiscal allocation lawhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138856Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:21:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA九合一選舉倒數，民進黨與民眾黨就營養午餐專法延宕問題互相指責。民眾黨團呼籲國民黨團盡速安排協商以通過法案；民進黨則指控藍白惡修財政收支劃分法導致中央地方收支失衡，進而影響專法推動。 Social media post shows resident bringing pork back to Taiwan; 防檢署 investigates and fines violator NT$200,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138857Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:21:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA member of the public posted on Threads about bringing pork jerky from China back to Taiwan. 防檢署 investigated, confirmed the violation and imposed a fine of NT$200,000 under the law。 中油 freezes bottled gas prices in October to help stabilize priceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138858Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣中油 announced that, in line with the government’s price-stabilization policy, prices for household liquefied petroleum gas, industrial propane and other types of gas will remain unchanged in October, with 中油 absorbing the price difference。 味全龍 prepare for Taiwan Series against 3 opponents; Tseng Jen-ho will not return in timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138850Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:14:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA味全龍隊取得中華職棒年度第1直抵台灣大賽，安排與U23世界盃台灣隊、列特博生技棒球隊及合作金庫棒球隊進行練習賽；投手曾仁和因肩膀夾擠恐趕不上大賽，野手吉力吉撈．鞏冠狀態待評估。 Retired Air Force sergeant accused of spying on Han Kuang exercise aircraft; 3 charged in Chinese espionage casehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138851Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:12:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan High Prosecutors Office's Kaohsiung Branch indicted 3 people for alleged violations of the National Security Act and other offenses, including a retired Air Force sergeant surnamed Chen, an Army master sergeant surnamed Lu and a retired military officer surnamed Mao. Starting in late 109 of the Republic of China calendar, Chen received funding from a Chinese intelligence organization and used relatives to gather classified military information, including details of the Han Kuang exercise. He also traveled to China with Mao to establish an organization and collect defense and military intelligence. U.S. state lawmaker: Taiwan-U.S. ties vital, creating opportunities for economic developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138852Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:12:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA全美議會交流理事會（ALEC）訪問團抵台，外交部政務次長陳明祺款宴並感謝其持續通過友台決議；堪薩斯州眾議員普羅克特強調台美關係對經濟發展之重要性。此外，陳明祺亦接待世界台灣商會聯合總會新任總會長溫嵐珠一行，肯定台商在外交與經貿拓展上之貢獻。 Nominated for Asian Academy Creative Awards best actor, Hsiao Chuan says film is dedicated to those still pursuing their dreamshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138743Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:10:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe drama “The Wedding I Owe You” was nominated for 4 major Asian Academy Creative Awards. Actors Hsiao Chuan and Tarcy Su are competing for best actor and best actress, respectively, and expressed gratitude to director Yen Yi-wen and the production team. Chiang Han volunteers to continue pitching in suspended game, adding uncertainty to bid for CPBL's lowest ERAhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138744Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:09:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA味全龍隊總教練葉君璋表示，防禦率王蔣銲自願在保留比賽中續投，以挑戰中職最低防禦率紀錄。 上緯 teams up with 艾若颯航太 at exhibition to showcase smart manufacturing applications for droneshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138745Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:09:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA上緯控股 announced that its subsidiary 上緯綠金能 and 艾若颯航太 will jointly exhibit at the Taichung AI Applications and Smart Manufacturing Exhibition, showcasing recycled materials, drone structural components and core smart flight-control modules, highlighting their cross-sector integration capabilities in green circularity and high-value end applications. Mobile phone recycling month kicks off, with 2700 collection points and bonus prize drawshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138746Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:07:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 環境部 announced that mobile phone recycling month will run from today through the 31st. About 2700 collection points have been set up across Taiwan, with mobile phone brands, telecom operators and retailers offering bonus incentives and prize draws to encourage the proper recycling of old phones. Land mine blast in inter-Korean DMZ; South Korean president urges Pyongyang to resume dialoguehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138747Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:06:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA land mine exploded in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, injuring 3 South Korean soldiers. An investigation found that the blast was caused by a North Korean antipersonnel mine. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung called on North Korea to return to dialogue, while South Korea's Defense Ministry demanded an apology. Kim Yo-jong denied responsibility and warned of retaliation. New Taiwan dollar rises 1 cent to close at NT$31.842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138748Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. dollar closed at NT$31.842 on the Taipei foreign exchange market, up 1 cent, with turnover of US$1.946 billion. Vice President Hsiao: 台積電 investment in Kyushu deepens Taiwan-Japan supply chain cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138749Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVice President Hsiao Bi-khim met with Oita Gov. Kiichiro Sato and others from Japan, saying 台積電's investment in Kyushu deepens Taiwan-Japan supply chain cooperation. Cooperation between the two sides in the economy, industry and supply chains has become an important foundation for their mutual prosperity. Countdown to Tainan rail line's underground opening; excavated heritage remains on displayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138742Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:02:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 交通部鐵道局 is exhibiting 20 heritage remains excavated along the Tainan railway undergrounding project. The exhibition runs through Nov. 22. 公費留考學門領域提前公布 25學門與AI相關https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138739Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:59:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Education has announced early the fields for the 116-year government-funded overseas study examination. Of the 83 fields, 25 are AI-related, with 201 places available. Precision engineering awards presented in Taichung; Industry Development Administration to help firms enter emerging-industry supply chainshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138740Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:59:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 5th Precision Engineering Award machining competition was held in Taichung. The Ministry of Economic Affairs' Industry Development Administration said it will establish a matchmaking platform to help small and medium-sized businesses enter emerging-industry supply chains, including satellite communications, AI servers and robotics. Asian Games spectator stopped from raising Taiwan towel; organizers say staff acted on mistaken understandinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138741Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:57:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Nagoya Asian Games Organizing Committee said a spectator was stopped from raising a towel bearing the word “Taiwan” because of a mistaken understanding by on-site staff and the venue manager, and that the action was not part of an official ban. 台灣大 enters corporate green power market, plans renewable electricity retailerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138602Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣大哥大 announced plans to establish a renewable electricity retail company, 台灣大能源, and join the 台灣淨零排放協會. It aims to launch electricity retail services in the 2nd quarter of 2027, helping suppliers and small and medium-sized businesses lower barriers to purchasing green electricity. Taiwan Bank: Gold market enters traditional peak season in 4th quarter; easing rate hike concerns could pave way for test of US$4,400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138603Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:55:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe precious metals department of 台灣銀行 said gold prices fell in September amid inflation and interest rate hike concerns, but the 4th quarter marks the traditional peak season. If expectations of rate hikes ease, gold could test the US$4,300-to-US$4,400-per-ounce range. 和暢 targets NT$25 per share in OTC listing, transforms into smart-space hardware and software integratorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3138604Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:52:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndustrial computer maker 和暢科技 is tentatively pricing its OTC listing at NT$25 per share and transforming into a smart-space hardware and software integrator, targeting markets such as smart offices and buildings. Revenue in 2025 was NT$786 million, with a high share from exports. No helicopter support in major fire at Keelung’s Tianwaitian temporary storage site; Hsieh Kuo-liang hopes disaster response will transcend political divideshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136426Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:51:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA基隆天外天暫存場大火，消防局申請空勤總隊直升機支援因時間評估不適合而未獲支援。市長謝國樑盼中央與地方不分你我共同救災；廠商若確認有疏失最高可罰500萬元。 日勝生啟動接班計畫 林華駿接任日鼎水務董事長https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136427Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:49:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日勝生啟動集團接班計畫，副董事長林華駿接任子公司日鼎水務董事長，象徵集團邁向第二代經營與專業經理人共同治理的新階段。 Yuanta High Dividend 0056 to go ex-dividend on 10/22, paying a record 1.72 per sharehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136428Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:49:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA元大投信公告0056元大高股息ETF於10/22除息，預估每股配發1.72元創新高，年化殖利率約12.1%；該基金資產規模達8022億元，為台灣高股息ETF龍頭。 New Taipei’s Sanxia borough chief candidate accused of vote-buying over LABUBU keychains; released on NT$300,000 bailhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136429Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:47:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man surnamed Huang, a candidate for borough chief in Sanxia, New Taipei, was released on NT$300,000 bail after prosecutors searched his premises and questioned him over suspected vote-buying. He allegedly held events during the Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival and gave away items including LABUBU keychains. Changhua sees first local dengue cluster in 3 years; 2 cases live just 110 meters aparthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136430Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:46:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA彰化縣新增1例本土登革熱病例，其居住地與今年首例個案僅距110公尺，初步研判為社區群聚事件。疾管署已派機動防疫隊支援防治，並提醒民眾落實防蚊措施。 Hualien’s Liyu Lake tourism hotel BOT project put out to tender for the 7th time on 10/1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136431Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe East Rift Valley National Scenic Area Administration issued its 7th tender announcement on October 1 for the Hualien Liyu Lake tourism hotel BOT project. The tender period is 100 days, and private-sector investment in construction must be at least NT$690 million. 日職廣島鯉魚毒品風暴 小園海斗等4人未獲續約https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136425Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:41:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本職棒廣島鯉魚隊因「喪屍煙彈」毒品風暴，宣布不與內野手小園海斗、矢野雅哉、前川誠太及外野手田村俊介4人續約。此舉源於前選手羽月隆太郎涉毒被判有罪並指稱隊友涉案，球團雖無法確認該4人使用毒品，但因調查期間出現矛盾處等因素認為難以建立信任關係而決定解約。 Chinese research vessel lingers near Batanes; Philippines sends ships and aircraft to drive it awayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136380Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:38:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA菲律賓海岸防衛隊派出最大艦艇與飛機，驅離徘徊在巴丹群島外海接近台灣海域的中國科研船「嘉海科7」，並警告中國海警船勿介入。 三星手機平板再調漲 估記憶體需求熱到明年底https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136381Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:37:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA受AI推升記憶體需求影響，三星宣布手機及平板售價調漲，預估記憶體需求熱度將延續至明年底，並對台灣市場明年銷售額年增雙位數成長抱持樂觀態度。 Tainan reports its 8th imported dengue case; patient fell ill after returning from Vietnamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136379Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:34:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATainan’s Department of Health announced its 8th imported dengue case, involving a woman in her 50s who tested positive after returning from a trip to Vietnam in mid-to-late September. There have been 176 cases nationwide, including 11 local cases and 165 imported cases. 90 years since the CCP’s Long March; officials stage exhibition and air TV drama to reinforce Party history educationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136375Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:30:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFor the 90th anniversary of the CCP’s Long March, officials are reinforcing Party history education by airing the television series “The Great Long March” on CCTV and holding 2 major special exhibitions at the Museum of the Communist Party of China. Zhang Zhengwei dyed his hair gold in pursuit of a gold medal, joking that as it grew out, it turned silverhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136376Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:27:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese compound archer Zhang Zhengwei won the individual silver medal at the Nagoya Asian Games. Before the competition, he dyed his hair gold in hopes of winning gold, joking that as his hair grew out, it turned silver. Taichung City Government: East District Parent-Child Center expected to open in December; date still to be coordinatedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136377Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:26:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung City Councilor Chen Yahui questioned the delay in opening the East District Parent-Child Center. The city government said it is expected to open in December, but the exact date is still being coordinated. They also discussed the establishment of long-term care centers and social worker vacancies. Yawata mayor takes maternity leave in first-of-its-kind move, named to TIME’s 100 Next listhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136378Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:25:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國「時代」雜誌公布下一代百大人物，日本京都府八幡市市長川田翔子入選領袖類別。她於2023年以33歲成為日本最年輕女性市長，並於今年7月開始休產假，為日本現任女性地方首長中首位休產假者，此舉凸顯日本職業女性面臨的壓力。 CUHK uses ginkgo compound to develop drug molecule with potential to treat strokehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136361Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:21:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA research team at 香港中文大學 used bilobalide, a natural compound from the ginkgo tree, and molecular editing techniques to develop BB56, a potential drug molecule that could treat stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders. Show nominated for Asian Academy Creative Awards; Bai Bingbing excited to bring Taiwanese songs to the worldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136362Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADramas and programs produced and broadcast by 民視 received a total of 7 nominations for the Asian Academy Creative Awards. Bai Bingbing, host of “Super Ice Ice Show,” hopes to take Taiwanese songs to an international audience. Flu expected to peak, with about 150,000 visits in a single week; publicly funded vaccines available starting 10/1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136350Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:15:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Centers for Disease Control expects this week to be the peak of the flu season, with about 150,000 visits in a single week. Publicly funded flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be available starting Oct. 1, with 7,050,150 publicly funded flu vaccine doses purchased this year. China’s finance minister: More proactive fiscal policy to be implemented to ensure economic targetshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136351Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:14:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an said in an article published on 求是網 that the government will implement a more proactive fiscal policy to ensure it meets its 2026 economic growth target of 4.5% to 5%. Measures include using government bonds, ultra-long-term special treasury bonds and special-purpose bonds to boost domestic demand, and issuing 300 billion yuan in special bonds to help central financial enterprises replenish core Tier 1 capital. He also stressed stronger management of fiscal funding for science and technology and measures to guard against local government debt risks. Wang Ling-lin bribery case involving prison officials: High Court says quid pro quo unproven, overturns convictionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136352Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:13:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the case involving allegations that 東森集團 President Wang Ling-lin bribed prison officials, the Taiwan High Court ruled on appeal that prosecutors had not provided enough evidence to prove a quid pro quo between the benefits given and specific official acts. It overturned the guilty verdict at trial and acquitted Wang and 7 others; Wu Zaiwei and 3 others remain acquitted. Xiaoliuqiu medical upgrade results announced; groundbreaking held for Sanlong Temple ramp ahead of King Boat Festivalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136353Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:12:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA屏東縣政府 announced the results of medical upgrades at the Xiaoliuqiu health center outside Sanlong Temple and held a groundbreaking ceremony for renovations to the temple’s ramp. The project is expected to be completed in July next year, in time for the 2027 King Boat Festival. Strong chip stock gains lift Nikkei, which closes up more than 3%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p7.html#n3136354Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:10:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADriven by an upbeat outlook from 美光科技, semiconductor stocks surged, sending the Nikkei 225 up more than 3% at the close. The TOPIX also ended higher.