https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 76 items from 6 sources; Japan, 12 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3146260https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3146260Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article explains why large donations to temples or associations may not be exempt from gift tax. The key is whether the recipient is a legally registered foundation that meets statutory standards. If it does not qualify, the donation is included in the total amount of gifts and taxed. For example, a donation of NT$10 million could incur NT$756,000 in tax. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3146261https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3146261Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:05:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s general manager of 三星, Chen Chi-meng, announced that S series prices are rising as AI drives up memory costs, and outlined how ecosystem services and the N-1 strategy will help address market pressures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3146262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3146262Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:02:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣三星 announced that the Galaxy Tab S12 series, equipped with a 聯發科 Dimensity 9500 chip, will go on sale on Oct. 7. General manager Chen Chi-meng said that driven by AI applications and demand for alternatives to laptops, both tablet sales volume and value grew nearly 2成 in the first 8 months of this year, showing that tablets are becoming key devices for integrated productivity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143703Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Mainland Chinese dramas on Douyin drew enormous attention in 2026. Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei’s Pursuit of Jade led with 44.44 billion views, while 9 shows, including Jing Boran’s Early Spring, Sunny Skies and Song Weilong’s As Beautiful as You, each surpassed 10 billion views, highlighting the key role of short videos in drama distribution. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143704Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:58:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣三星電子總經理陳啓蒙指出，摺疊手機市場競爭升溫，三星競品轉換率近三成，對競爭持正面看法。此次S系列調價，Z系列維持原價，後續將觀察第四季需求。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143705Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:55:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chen Chi-meng, general manager of 台灣三星電子, said that amid a slowdown in the Double 11 market, 三星 has maintained 5%-8% growth in mobile device sales through e-commerce restructuring and product differentiation, with its online mall share rising to 7%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143706Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:42:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣美光 said at a media gathering that memory supply in 2027 and 2028 will be tighter than in 2026. Customers have secured supply in advance through strategic agreements lasting several years, with some contracts extending to 2031. It also confirmed that most of its 2027 HBM supply has been contracted and prices have risen, while it is accelerating expansions at its Taiwan sites to meet strong demand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143707Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:35:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒美光 Chairman Lu Dong-hui announced that, to meet demand for AI memory, 美光 is accelerating its global expansion, bringing Taiwanese suppliers including 帆宣, 亞翔 and 漢唐 to take part in projects in the US, Singapore and Japan and strengthen ecosystem collaboration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143708Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:31:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒美光 held a media tea reception, announcing that HBM4 mass production is proceeding smoothly and emphasizing that HBM technology is moving toward customization. The company is working closely with 輝達 and AMD to advance next-generation HBM4E technology, while highlighting Taiwan’s ecosystem as a key source of support for wafer and packaging-and-testing integration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143709Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:26:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒盧東暉, chairman of 台灣美光科技, announced on October 1 that 美光’s cumulative investment in Taiwan has exceeded NT$1.6 trillion, with expansion underway simultaneously at four sites in Taoyuan, Tongluo, Taichung and Tainan, reflecting 美光’s accelerated expansion in Taiwan amid a surge in AI memory demand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143710Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:24:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 政治大學EMBA Gobi 21 Challenge Team set off on September 28 for the Xuanzang Road Gobi Challenge. Nearly 60 team members prepared for a year and trained for 215 days, under the guidance of former Olympic athlete 張嘉哲, with dean 黃家齊 accompanying them in person, demonstrating the team’s cohesion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143711Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:21:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒At a pre-TITAS press conference, 遠東新世紀 showcased its single-material revolution technology. Its TopCool® Petal fiber has been selected by adidas for 2026 World Cup jerseys, and the company also introduced 100% all-polyester recyclable shoes and commercialized injection-molded components, advancing global net-zero carbon emissions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143712Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:17:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒明基材料’s Xpore has partnered with 遠東新世紀 and 全家福 to turn waste panel PET into performance apparel. The e2cycle solution has been used for uniforms for 友達光電 and a Winter Olympics sled team, and will enter mass production this year as it expands into corporate uniform markets including finance and technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143572Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:44:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The headline says 0056’s estimated dividend of NT$1.72 could set a quarterly payout record and alerts its 1.66 million shareholders to the last day to buy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143714Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:22:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒南亞科技 has confirmed it will establish operations at the Pingtung Park of the Southern Taiwan Science Park, dealing a setback to Yunlin County’s bid. The Yunlin County Government alleges that central authorities imposed additional, unusually strict requirements in reviewing the rezoning of farmland for the Huwei Industrial Park, applying a double standard that led to the investment plan falling through. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143715Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:20:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒中鋼 won the top prize at the 6th Digital and ESG Dual Transformation Awards for its Digital Green Materials Yard project, demonstrating the results of its two-axis, three-transformation strategy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143573Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:14:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Physician 沈政男 criticized Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋 for applying inconsistent standards, revisiting the 2023 controversy over red scarves at Dunhua Elementary School and questioning how 沈伯洋, who once accused schoolchildren of being involved in united front work for wearing red scarves, could now campaign in a neckerchief. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143720Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:19:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en launched a “market grassroots campaign day” on the 1st, making 5 consecutive market visits starting at 4 a.m. She visited Gangshan Fish Market, the produce market and night markets to interact with vendors, and pledged to help improve market conditions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143721Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Premium pet food brand ADD愛德勝 launched the “Owners and pets in perfect sync” social media campaign, exploring the phenomenon of owners and pets resembling each other through scientific research. The campaign drew an enthusiastic response from pet owners across Taiwan and promoted its natural grain-free products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143722Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:14:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒高雄市政府農業局攜手全聯美味堂，聯合甲仙大田社區、興達港區漁會及美濃精功社區，推出由仙香飲食店主廚陳勇孝設計的三款家常菜聯名商品，並於10月2日在全聯上架，以推廣高雄在地食材與職人手藝。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143723Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:13:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Qianzhen Asia New Bay Smart Public Housing (Phase 1), developed by the Kaohsiung City Government Urban Development Bureau, won the 2026 Gold Quality Award for Urban Engineering. The project combines childcare and care services to provide a high-quality living environment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143581Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:44:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒桃園市政府於10月1日啟動公費流感與新冠疫苗接種，副市長蘇俊賓示範「左流右新」同時接種以帶動社區防護。市府設立517場社區站與15場假日站，並推出送衛生紙活動鼓勵符合資格的民眾預約施打，以提升長者等族群的疫苗覆蓋率。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143582Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Legislator Chang Chia-chun successfully secured NT$570.5 million from the central government for damage in Yunlin County caused by heavy rain in June this year. The funding will cover 64 post-disaster reconstruction projects to repair roads and drainage facilities in 15 townships, with work expected to be completed by the end of next year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143583Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:36:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Global Views survey found that Kaohsiung ranked No. 2 nationwide in overall competitiveness, marking its biggest rise in 4 years. The city led all 6 special municipalities in 3 indicators—public safety, finance and governance. Mayor Chen Chi-mai praised the team’s efforts and stressed that the city would continue its transformation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143734Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒During a departmental questioning session, Pingtung County Councilor Liang Yu-ci called for a comprehensive review of “no motorcycles” road markings on same-direction, two-lane roads in the city center, as well as stronger parking and public transit arrangements for commercial districts such as Shengli Star Village. She advocated data-driven traffic management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143735Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung’s Water Resources Bureau announced that the transition period for the new outflow-control rules ended on Sept. 2. The threshold for land development will be lowered to 1 hectare, while projects in urban-planning areas of 0.2 hectares or more will be covered, strengthening flood resilience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143737Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:08:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒To address age-related farsightedness, 得恩堂眼鏡 has partnered with French company e-Lens to offer progressive multifocal lenses starting at NT$2980, with a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. It has also introduced AI smart glasses and promotions from several well-known brands, highlighting precision eye examinations to protect customers’ vision. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143770Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:09:27 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Mexico’s National Guard has adopted Kumado, a 13-month-old Chihuahua, as a goodwill ambassador to build closer ties with the public through community outreach. Research has also found that dogs can identify patterns in words in continuous speech. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143769Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:07:57 +0900Taiwan公視新聞瑞士冰河監測網主任胡斯指出，因冬季降雪不足及夏季熱浪，瑞士冰河今年消融幅度創史上次高，近5年流失近五分之一冰量，7至9月更流失約2兆2000億公升水。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143768Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:06:16 +0900Taiwan公視新聞British Prime Minister Burnham said Brexit has done more harm than good and called for a rethink of joining the EU single market or customs union, or even rejoining the bloc. A referendum could also be considered based on public opinion. French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez welcomed the remarks. Polls show 52% of Britons want to rejoin the EU, but opposition parties in the UK criticized the proposal. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143767Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:03:45 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Pike, a Tennessee woman on death row, did not die after being injected with lethal drugs during her execution. The complicated procedure was accused of violating the Constitution, and the governor subsequently announced a suspension of executions and launched an investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143784Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:50:54 +0900Taiwan公視新聞An animal protection group went undercover online and uncovered suspected dog-meat trading, raising suspicions that an underground industry chain has formed. The Agriculture Ministry said that while it has no statistics on violations by Vietnamese migrant workers, it will continue to publicize the law prohibiting the consumption of dog meat. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143782Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:48:39 +0900Taiwan公視新聞亞運《英雄聯盟》電競代表隊直落二擊敗越南，闖進金牌戰並保底銀牌，明日將對決由Faker領軍的南韓隊爭奪金牌。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143780Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:45:29 +0900Taiwan公視新聞With one month until the US midterm elections, polls show that 65% of people believe Trump’s policies have driven up prices, while 82% disapprove of his handling of high prices. Trump announced a 32-day campaign tour and emphasized his strong economic record. Democratic candidates, meanwhile, stressed their support for capitalism in an effort to refocus the campaign on prices and the cost of living. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143778Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:44:01 +0900Taiwan公視新聞食藥署 said 易生菌’s “Huohua Sheng” advertisement makes claims of health benefits and may violate the Food Safety Act, carrying a maximum fine of NT$5 million. The company has been fined a total of NT$8.9 million since 2024. Nephrologist Jiang Shoushan was referred for disciplinary action over his endorsement, but said he had only presented the results of clinical trials. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143775Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:42:24 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Japanese scholar Yoshiyuki Ogasawara met with New Taipei mayoral candidates Lee Chuan and Su Chiao-hui and analyzed the still-undecided races in New Taipei and Taipei. Su Chiao-hui established a support group for fellow Miaoli natives to court Hakka voters. Taipei mayoral candidates Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an, from the pan-green and pan-blue camps, commented on a dispute over campaign headquarters mobilization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143773Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:40:56 +0900Taiwan公視新聞An appeals court reversed the verdict in the biggest corruption case in prison administration history, acquitting Wang Ling-lin and 7 others. The court said the evidence was insufficient to prove a quid pro quo, but the individuals involved were still impeached and removed from office by 監察院. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143772Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:36:57 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The emergency landing of a 杜拜航空 passenger plane in Saudi Arabia has become a political flashpoint on the eve of Israel’s election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used the incident to stress security threats, while the opposition criticized the government’s failure. The route has now been suspended, and Israel will tighten screening of foreign pilots. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143781Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:31:37 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Japan's 厚生勞動省 introduced a new law on Oct. 1 requiring companies to establish consultation desks to protect employees from harassment by “problem customers.” NHK reported that past statistics showed medical institutions, the food service and hotel industries, and the aviation industry were among the areas with the highest incidence. Some 航空公司 have removed name tags from uniforms to protect employees' rights. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143779Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:27:39 +0900Taiwan公視新聞U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth announced that the military had cut 20% of its general and flag officer positions and established a new “Autonomous Warfare Command,” overseen by a four-star general and tasked with coordinating drone, robotics and autonomous warfare capabilities. The Pentagon also launched the “Meridian Initiative,” jointly led by Musk, Palmer Luckey and Gingrich, and included service members' spiritual health in its reforms. The FTC is also asking OpenAI, Anthropic and META to provide information and testify about AI agents' hacking activities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143783Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:23:43 +0900Taiwan公視新聞農業部長陳駿季表示，針對全台僅約10萬名青農現況，擬規劃比照勞工最低工資8成給付的帶薪育嬰假，以打造友善務農環境並吸引青年從農，預計明年上路。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143776Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:18:37 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen confirmed that Japan's 東急集團 is interested in taking over construction of the Taichung MRT Blue Line through a private participation or BOT model to ease the city's fiscal burden. Scholars said the commercial structure and revenue from joint development should be adjusted to boost operating income. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143771Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:13:15 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Trump announced that South Korea would make US$200 billion in energy investments in the United States, including the Alaska liquefied natural gas project. Taiwan's 中油 had sought to become an investor last year and has accumulated losses of more than NT$127.6 billion due to frozen fuel prices. The Executive Yuan allocated budget funding to 中油 and 台電. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143774Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:08:05 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A man beat a coworker to death with a hot-melt glue stick over a NT$100,000 financial dispute, then transported the body to the Kaohsiung Nanzi Precinct and turned himself in. A forensic examiner said it was rare for this type of weapon to cause death at the scene. Police and prosecutors are investigating the details. This was Kaohsiung's second major homicide in 3 days. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143777Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:01:07 +0900Taiwan公視新聞An incident in which students accidentally ate tung tree fruit occurred at a private middle school in Yangmingshan, Taipei, with 14 people taken to the hospital for examination. 6 developed symptoms, and their conditions are currently stable. Separately, a pepper spray leak at a junior high school in Tainan sent 7 students to the hospital for precautionary examinations; their conditions are also stable. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3146200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3146200Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Citadel Securities head of strategy Scott Rubner is bullish on retail funds returning to U.S. stocks in October, saying the September pullback cleared out overcrowded positions and that fourth-quarter earnings season and the resumption of share buybacks will provide opportunities to invest. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3146201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3146201Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:30:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Earnings at U.S. 標普500 companies are forecast to grow 35% this year, the highest rate in recent years, but expectations for growth next year have fallen to 15% amid a high comparison base and slowing AI spending. Market valuations have adjusted accordingly, with technology stocks’ price-to-earnings ratios falling significantly. Investors are watching the durability of earnings and the effects of interest rates and oil prices on consumption. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3146202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3146202Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:30:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Global bond yields continue to climb amid inflation, fiscal concerns and economic resilience, with U.S. Treasury yields reaching multi-year highs. Experts warn that interest rates may stay elevated for longer, and markets expect the U.S. 30-year yield could reach 6% by year-end, reflecting fundamental changes in global debt and savings structures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3146203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3146203Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Rocket Lab won its largest commercial launch contract from Synspective and received its first Buy rating from Citi; its share price rose more than 3% intraday. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143644Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網高盛’s Rich Privorotsky said the link between energy and interest rates has broken down. Rising Treasury yields reflect the need for fiscal financing, raising the return threshold for equities. He advised investors to watch interest rates and energy developments before making investment decisions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143643Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. President Trump gathered executives from global tech giants at the White House this week for lunch to discuss AI’s future. 蘋果 Chairman Cook and incoming CEO Ternus were absent, prompting speculation that 蘋果 is “falling behind in AI,” though Silicon Valley investor Brad Gerstner said it was insignificant. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143645Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:51:45 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網美光科技 reported better-than-expected results, with revenue and earnings both rising, but its shares fell after hours amid a slight decline in its gross-margin outlook and a steep prior rally. The company expects gross margin to recover next quarter, and analysts remain positive on its overall outlook given its high level of long-term order coverage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143646Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:30:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Global government bonds face the dual pressures of interest rates and supply, with Treasury yields hitting a 23-year high. Inflation, debt burdens and a wave of AI-related bond issuance are driving up borrowing costs, potentially curbing economic growth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143513Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網輝達’s $500 billion AI infrastructure financing plan faces doubts from Wall Street banks and credit investors, as the useful life and residual value of AI chips are difficult to determine. Lenders are demanding stronger guarantees, potentially raising financing costs for AI companies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143512Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網摩根士丹利 cut its price target for 蘋果 to $355, citing lower-than-expected iPhone pricing and the share-price rally, while maintaining its Overweight rating and forecasting earnings-per-share growth over the next two years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143514Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:51:24 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網花旗集團 reiterated its Buy rating on SanDisk Corp, citing 美光科技’s strong NAND revenue growth and an AI-driven demand outlook. 美光’s NAND revenue rose 42% quarter over quarter this quarter, while prices climbed 30%, demonstrating strong fundamentals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143515Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:50:33 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Reuters reported that U.S. officials believe the odds of the Chinese military attacking Taiwan before 2028 have fallen because anti-corruption efforts have delayed preparations and Beijing is focused on Taiwan’s elections. But the risk could rise if Lai Ching-te is reelected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143516Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:31:36 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. manufacturing index rose again in September to 54.5, marking 9 consecutive months of expansion, with AI investment and inventory restocking supporting orders. But raw material prices surged to 77.9 and delivery delays increased, stoking inflation pressures. The U.S.-Iran conflict is driving up energy costs, posing challenges for industries outside AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143792https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143792Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:57:30 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署 issued a Level 2 flood alert for Jiadong Township, Pingtung County. Rainfall at the Wenzai station exceeded 40mm in one hour, and flood-prone villages and roads in the area could be inundated within 3 hours. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143793https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143793Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:37:30 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署 announced that the alert for the Jiutaiwu Rain Gauge Station in Taiwu Township, Pingtung County, has been lifted. Rainfall has eased, but residents are still advised to watch for flood reports and take precautions against flooding. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143794https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143794Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:29:04 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued a real-time severe thunderstorm alert for Pingtung County at 23:29 on October 1, 115, in effect until 00:29 the next day. Residents were urged to guard against flooding, poor visibility and lightning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143795https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143795Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:18:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple towns and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143796Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:15:32 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心內政部消防署發布新北市蘆洲區重大火災事件通報，提醒民眾避開警示區域並勿圍觀。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143798Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:49:08 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory, warning that localized heavy rain or downpours are likely in the mountainous areas of Pingtung County and the Kaohsiung-Pingtung region from tonight (1) through tomorrow morning (2). Residents were urged to watch for lightning, strong gusts, flooding and rapidly rising stream levels. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143797Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:49:08 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory for Pingtung County, warning of localized heavy rain or downpours in mountainous areas from tonight (1) through tomorrow morning (2), with a chance of similar conditions in the Kaohsiung-Pingtung region. Residents were urged to watch for lightning, strong gusts and flooding. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143799Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:39:29 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued a land strong-wind advisory (yellow level), as northeasterly winds strengthen. From the morning through the evening of the 2nd, localized areas of Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Penghu County and Lienchiang County may experience average winds of force 6 or above or gusts of force 8 or above. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143800Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:18:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署發布鯉魚潭水庫自由溢流放流至景山溪之更新訊息，影響苗栗縣三義鄉及臺中市外埔區、大甲區、后里區、大安區，請沿岸民眾注意並遠離河床。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143822Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:10:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司發布新北市三峽區多里因大埔加壓站管線漏水搶修而停水的更新訊息，影響範圍包含二鬮、大埔、中正等八個里，生效時間為2026年9月30日至10月2日。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143801Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:40:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司因漏水查修作業，於2026年10月1日晚間至10月2日凌晨在苗栗縣苗栗市勝利里及維新里實施停水。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143802Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:50:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司發布臺中市豐原區多里因不明原因漏水查修而停水的警報，影響區域包含下街里、中山里等十個里，生效時間為2026年10月1日晚間至10月2日清晨。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143886Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:05:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アプトルーム will open “APT ROOM 札幌北24条店,” a private-room personal training gym located a 2-minute walk from 北24条駅 in Sapporo’s Kita Ward, on Oct. 10, 2026. The location will be the company’s 22nd nationwide and will offer promotions including a first trial session for 1,000 yen and a 0-yen enrollment fee. Female trainers will lead the sessions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143763Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:50:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社市川サッカークラブ announced the signing of player 宮元 悠志. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143764Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:50:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社市川サッカークラブ announced the signing of 三橋陽, born in 2004. A center back/midfielder from Takushoku University, he is from Narashino, Chiba Prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143765Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:49:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社市川サッカークラブ announced the signing of player 伊澤 壮平. Born in 2003, he is a midfielder from Senshu University. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143766Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:49:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社市川サッカークラブ announced the signing of goalkeeper 長瀬竜世, born in 2006. A graduate of Teikyo Heisei University, 長瀬 has pledged to help the team win and gain promotion to the Kanto League, drawing on his build-up play and shot-stopping skills. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143639Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESカネスエグループ announced that a new TV commercial for its Tokai-region supermarket chain カネスエ will begin airing on Oct. 3, 2026. Starring 宮﨑優 and 岡田義徳, the commercial humorously showcases the appeal of “smart shopping” in stress-free, wide aisles. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143638Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社三井住友銀行 and Sumitomo Mitsui Card will release a new web commercial for the personal financial service Olive, titled “得してしまうニシダ,” on Oct. 2, 2026. ラランド’s ニシダ plays 4 roles set at マクドナルド, highlighting the benefits of mobile ordering and contactless payments, including up to 20% back in V Points. The companies will also run a limited-time campaign with マクドナルド. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143637Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESワーナー ブラザース ジャパン合同会社 began premium streaming of “オークストリートの異変,” a film produced by J. J. Abrams, on Oct. 2, 2026. The film stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor and has become a hit, earning a strong 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143636Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new EP, “Weather Man,” by Grammy-nominated Germany-based producer Shuko and rising singer Laureen Mobo will be released. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143632Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:58:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES橋本華恋, co-representative of キャンプ女子株式会社, will speak at “Life gooes on. Women Entrepreneurs’ Work Exhibition,” an official linked event of Fukuoka City-hosted RAMEN TECH 2026, on Oct. 7, 2026, and lead a workshop on public relations and communications. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143633Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:55:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESニッカホーム held simultaneous ceremonies for its 2027 graduate job offer recipients at 4 regional offices nationwide on Oct. 1, 2026. It has hired more than 100 people for the 3rd consecutive year, and reforms including an internal recruiter system and referral hiring have increased attendance at information sessions and halved the employee turnover rate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143634Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:49:26 +0900JapanPR TIMESPhysician 喜多村麻梨子 spoke at the international summit “ASCEND” in India, advocating “Frame Shift,” the idea that encounters with people and changes in one’s environment can shift one’s framework of thought. After returning home, she published a related report in English. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3144029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3144029Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:52:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARecord-high U.S. and European government bond yields sent Europe’s 3 major stock markets lower. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.34%, while London’s FTSE 100, Frankfurt’s DAX and Paris’s CAC 40 all closed lower. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143642Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:43:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer New Taipei City Fire Department chief Huang Deqing has died at the age of 61. He served as chief for 17 years. In recent years, he resigned and became an adviser after controversies involving an extramarital affair and procurement irregularities. He died after being hospitalized with an illness in recent days. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143641Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:31:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAData released by 韓國國家數據處 show that the number of people aged 65 and over exceeded 11.12 million this year, accounting for 21.6% of the total population and marking South Korea’s official entry into a super-aged society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143640Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:21:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn an interview with 時代雜誌, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that a “great Taiwanese chip company” is investing $500 billion in the United States, but did not name the company. He also mentioned Pfizer, Apple and Nvidia. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143635Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:57:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory, warning of localized heavy rain or downpours in the mountainous areas of Pingtung County from tonight through tomorrow morning, with a chance of localized heavy rain in the Kaohsiung-Pingtung region. Residents were urged to watch for lightning, strong gusts, flooding and rapidly rising stream levels. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-00/index-en.html#n3143968Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:02:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康On World Smile Day, this article introduces the “facial feedback hypothesis” proposed by the father of psychology, William James, explains the link between smiling and dopamine in the brain, and recommends using smiles to combat everyday stress.