https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 135 items from 6 sources; Japan, 27 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/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161996Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:47:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKMT caucus secretary-general Hsu Yu-chen criticized DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang's education policy as empty on all 4 fronts and called on him to pledge not to block the second and third readings of the school lunch special act. DPP Legislative Yuan caucus deputy secretary-general Chen Pei-yu responded that the KMT was welcome to put forward different proposals, stressing that attention should focus on practical issues such as retaining teachers, shortages of substitute teachers and the quality of school lunches. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161995Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:35:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA WHO report said global life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023, nearing the pre-pandemic level of 2019, but healthy life expectancy has recovered more slowly. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161927Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:31:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs the wars in Iran and Ukraine drive diesel prices sharply higher, the United States is urging Europe to curb prices. U.S. President Donald Trump said European countries had agreed to release large diesel reserves, with the process to begin immediately. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161849Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:20:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北市中山區富邦人壽建北大樓發生持刀傷人案，黃姓嫌疑人因訴訟糾紛攻擊洪姓業務員並自殘，兩人送醫無生命危險。黃嫌今日出院後遭警方依殺人未遂罪移送北檢，檢察官已向法院聲請羈押禁見。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161848Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:17:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台鋼雄鷹隊以7比3擊敗樂天桃猿隊，幫助中信兄弟隊亮起下半季封王魔術數字M2；陳正毅奪生涯首勝獲選MVP。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161846Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:11:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Lottery Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115239 was held, with 1 ticket winning the top prize of NT$8 million. There were 162 second-prize winners, 76 first-prize winners in 3-Digit Lottery and 33 first-prize winners in 4-Digit Lottery. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161847Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:10:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs released its 2026 Double Ten National Day video, "The Nation's Album," combining AI with historical footage for the first time. From the perspective of a veteran, it looks back at Taiwan's democratization, international participation and Team Taiwan spirit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161843Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:08:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣海巡署除役巡防救難艦「金門艦」經菲律賓非營利基金會贈予，以「沙蘭加尼艦」（舷號6177）之名在菲律賓海岸防衛隊正式服役，主要任務為維護民答那峨島周邊航運安全。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161844Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:08:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA大樂透第115093期頭獎、貳獎槓龜，頭獎連7槓；下期預估銷售1.6至1.8億元，累積獎金上看2.7億元。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161845Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:08:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPhilippine security officials fear education exchanges could become a channel for Beijing's influence. About 150 Chinese-language teachers have returned to China over security concerns. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161780Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:58:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋赴師大夜市拜票，呼籲支持者消費以力挺店家，並提醒選戰接近應保持理性避免衝突。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161781Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:56:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASlower growth in U.S. nonfarm payrolls in September strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged in October, sending Treasury yields lower and pushing the 3 major U.S. stock indexes higher at the open. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161782Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:56:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA歐盟 strongly opposes the 美國 threat to impose a diesel export ban and calls on G7 to take coordinated action in response to soaring energy prices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161719Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:54:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA歐盟 has decided to invest an additional 130 million euros in drone technology to strengthen border security and counter hybrid threats. It will also provide 170 million euros to 歐洲國際邊界管理署 (Frontex) through the "Border Management and Visa Instrument," bringing total investment to more than 500 million euros. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161717Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:51:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAG7 leaders held an emergency meeting to coordinate efforts to lower fuel prices, and U.S. oil prices fell sharply. The EU said it would work with the 國際能源總署 to release more oil from reserves. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161718Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:47:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國民黨 lawmaker Wang Hung-wei questioned whether Premier Cho Jung-tai violated the Election and Recall Act and the Civil Service Act by sharing Shen Po-yang’s virtual “Yangliu crew member ID” in 立法院. 行政院 spokesperson Lee Hui-chih clarified that it was a personal phone lock screen shared during a break, with no official business involved and no law broken. Legal experts said the act did not meet the requirements of Article 50 of the Election and Recall Act, and that with 58 days remaining until voting day, the campaign period had not yet begun. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161714Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:36:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korean banks including 新韓銀行 and KB國民銀行 were hit by cyberattacks that led to customer data leaks. 金融委員會 held an emergency meeting and ordered banks to conduct comprehensive cybersecurity checks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161712Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:33:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording to a 彭博 report and documents filed with regulators in Beijing, XinXin Leasing Group, which has ties to Chinese state funds, financed 宏景科技股份有限公司’s purchase of more than 700 servers, including 華碩 servers equipped with U.S.-restricted 輝達 B300 chips. The case highlights controversy over China’s use of state-owned capital to support AI development and circumvent export controls. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161713Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:33:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA東元’s board approved an investment of up to NT$1.271 billion to establish a joint venture in Singapore and set up a transformer factory in Indonesia. It also approved a budget for a new plant building through its Malaysian subsidiary. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161709Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:31:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s delegation enjoyed a successful day at the Nagoya Asian Games, with Lin Yu-ting winning gold in the women’s 60-kilogram boxing event and Hung Chun-yi taking silver in the men’s 80-kilogram taekwondo event, setting a team record. Chen Nien-chin, Chang Chu-han, the esports team and the men’s archery team also won multiple medals. The team collected 1 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze medals in a single day. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161710Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:25:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. added 29,000 nonfarm jobs in September, far below expectations, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4.2%. Markets viewed the figures as supporting the case for Fed to keep interest rates unchanged. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161711Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:24:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korea’s new representative to Taiwan, Hwang Jae-ho, said at a National Day reception that Taiwan-South Korea trade had reached $80 billion and expressed hope that cooperation in semiconductors and AI would usher in an era of $100 billion in trade. Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung said bilateral trade grew 40% in 2025 and expressed hope that the two sides would jointly build a non-China supply chain. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161706Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:16:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire broke out at a 5-story apartment building on Guangfu South Road in Taipei’s Xinyi District. The fire department dispatched a large number of personnel and vehicles, and the blaze was extinguished shortly before 8 p.m. No one was injured, and the cause is under investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161707Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:14:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA candidate for Yunlin County council surnamed Tsai was detained over alleged vote-buying, and the family plans to appeal. Democratic Progressive Party Yunlin County chapter director Chiang Tsung-pao said the candidate had personally supplemented child-rearing subsidies as part of a policy to encourage childbirth, and that the cash was absolutely not distributed for election purposes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161698Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:12:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHosted by New Taipei, the 2026 Keelung-Taipei-New Taipei-Taoyuan Military Dependents’ Village Cultural Festival will present the “CHILL Day and Night” series from October 3 to 26, featuring 41 in-person events, including retro music parties, nighttime mystery-solving walks and immersive experiences. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161699Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:11:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVice President Hsiao Bi-khim said at the 30th anniversary dinner of 台灣連鎖加盟促進協會 that Taiwan’s franchise brands are expanding globally and showcasing the power of “food diplomacy” through bubble tea, snacks and other foods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161700Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:09:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA行政院 Deputy Secretary-General Juan Chao-hsiung visited 澎湖縣政府 and pledged to coordinate with 內政部空中勤務總隊 on issues including a nighttime emergency medical evacuation system, to protect the lives of residents on outlying islands. The two sides also discussed transportation infrastructure and civil servants’ rights. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161701Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:06:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋發表聚焦教師減壓等四大面向的教育政見，台北市政府教育局回應表示多項內容與市府現行推動政策一致且已見成果，樂見其肯定。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161702Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:04:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATesla Taiwan announced that it has launched the framework for a road-testing plan in Taiwan for the FSD (S) driver-assistance system and passed its second technical review meeting. It also said Tesla recorded 5298 new vehicle registrations in Taiwan in September, ranking first among all brands. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161695Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:03:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFrench high school students have continued protesting over scarce education resources, forcing more than 560 high schools nationwide to close or suspend classes. The government condemned the violence, saying staff had been injured and large numbers of students detained. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161696Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:01:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFrench high school students have staged class walkouts and protests over teacher shortages, deteriorating learning conditions and scarce resources. The movement has evolved from a push for more education resources into a public security crisis involving violent clashes and political disputes, with schools closed nationwide and mass arrests. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161697Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:01:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國科技巨頭日前在白宮會面，簽署確保AI模型安全的原則聲明後，與總統川普合影展現團結，但內部暗潮洶湧。知情人士透露，輝達執行長黃仁勳等巨頭在羅斯福廳敲定聲明細節時，就Anthropic執行長阿莫戴公開談論AI危險的極端態度當面質問他，阿莫戴則回應如實說明模型能力至關重要。此一緊張關係凸顯Anthropic與業內其他公司間的暗流，可能拖累產業自我監管計畫。今年夏天Anthropic、OpenAI與Google曾就成立類似金融業監管局的自律組織達成共識，但因黃仁勳、Meta的祖克柏及SpaceX的馬斯克向川普進言憂心權力過度集中而作罷。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161645Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:58:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新竹地檢署偵辦新竹市立棒球場工程案，高檢署駁回再議，前市長林智堅圖利罪嫌不足不起訴確定；營造、監造公司4人涉登載不實獲緩起訴。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161646Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:58:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the men’s 80-kilogram final at the Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan’s Hung Chun-yi lost 2-3 after Kazakhstan’s Jaisunov rallied, taking silver and missing gold by just 3 seconds. Coach Su Tai-yuan praised his performance and said Hung had contracted norovirus before departure, affecting his stamina. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161570Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:54:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAmid tensions in the Middle East, the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix was moved to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit, marking the country’s first time hosting the race since 2017. Side events during the race included activities at the Petronas Twin Towers and the “2026 Colorful Speed Carnival,” attracting fans from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia. Prime Minister Anwar announced that RTM would broadcast the race live. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161571Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:53:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s team entered the final day of competition at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games. The 2 Taiwanese women’s doubles pairs have secured gold and silver, while golfer Wang Wei-hsuan is in contention for gold. The archery and taekwondo teams are also aiming to add more medals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161567Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:51:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe winning numbers in Taiwan Lottery Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115239 are 34, 38, 30, 24 and 13; the 3-D lottery winning number is 160, and the 4-D lottery winning number is 5978. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161568Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:51:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapanese national soccer team player Takefusa Kubo and actress Haruka Fukuhara announced their marriage on Instagram. They said they would build a warm home together, and Fukuhara will continue working in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161569Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:44:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAElon Musk will return to the Trump administration as an adviser and co-lead the Pentagon’s “Project Meridian” study on future warfare with Anduril Industries co-founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. They must submit their findings within 120 days. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161566Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:43:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe winning numbers in tonight’s Taiwan Lottery Lotto draw No. 115093 are 26, 47, 20, 14, 40 and 04, with 42 as the special number. The Mid-Autumn Festival bonus number was also announced. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161565Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:39:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Nan-Ying Civic Activity Center in Yingge District, New Taipei, has officially opened. Su Chiao-hui said she secured NT$8 million in central government subsidies, while Hou You-yi said the total cost exceeded NT$37.33 million, emphasizing that the project was the result of cooperation between central and local governments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161497Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:31:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign Minister Lin Chia-lung led a business delegation to Guatemala, meeting President Arévalo and holding talks with Foreign Minister Martínez. He hopes to create opportunities for Taiwan-U.S.-Guatemala cooperation. Both sides affirmed their 92 years of diplomatic ties and the potential for cooperation in areas including green energy and AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161416Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:27:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA布達佩斯論壇登場，遠景基金會執行長賴怡忠指出台海安全與歐洲自身安全及民主價值密切相關，呼籲歐洲更積極關注。與談人認為台灣與歐洲共享自由民主價值，應在資訊戰、國防經驗及國際協作模式上加強合作，並建立公共敘事以應對假訊息挑戰。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161413Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:26:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA晨暉生技, a subsidiary of 保瑞藥業, acquired U.S. sports nutrition brand 威德 and is deepening cooperation by participating in 好市多 charitable activities through 威德. The companies are combining their research and development capabilities to expand into the North American health supplement market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161414Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:23:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi presided over the opening of Changfu Bridge in Sanxia District. The new bridge improves flood resilience and is New Taipei's 5th pedestrian landscape bridge. The city also inspected a school commuting corridor, opened the Nan-Ying Civic Activity Center, announced the reconstruction of the Sanxia Precinct police station and held a military dependents' village culture festival. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161415Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:22:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北當代藝術館 and 韓國釜山文化財團 have joined forces to present the exhibition “When the Future Is No Longer Remembered,” in which Taiwanese and Korean artists explore issues facing a super-aged society and the different stories of people in the two places through their works. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161411Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:18:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新加坡政府科技局推出專為公務員設計的AI交友平台FirstDate，利用蓋爾-夏普里穩定婚姻演算法協助配對，以應對持續下滑的生育率問題。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161412Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:18:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 10-part “2026 Hong Kong and Macau Residents' Life in Taiwan Seminars,” co-organized by 策進會 and 陸委會, concluded today. The series attracted more than 200 Hong Kong and Macau residents living in Taiwan, with sessions covering CPR, AED use and first-aid bandaging. The aim was to strengthen Taiwan's social resilience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161273https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161273Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:01:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASeveral students and staff at Taipei's Jingxing Elementary School felt unwell after eating school lunches. The Education Department said tests on the squid came back normal and everyone has recovered. Norovirus or gastroenteritis is suspected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161272Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:58:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korea demanded that North Korea apologize for soldiers injured by landmines in the DMZ. Kim Yo-jong called South Korea “vile” and denied responsibility. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161149Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:56:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA屏東義大醫院, delayed by the pandemic, weather and cost factors, is expected to open in the first half of 2027. 屏基 is also expected to relocate and begin operations at its new campus around the same time. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161926Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:18:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESココマイスター株式会社 launched 2 types of money clips, the Bridle Imperial Clip and the Crispel Calf Money Clip, on October 2, 2026, under its COCOMEISTER brand of premium made-in-Japan leather goods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161715Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:38:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES東映 Animation announced that Episode 1 of Digimon Adventure will air on October 4 as part of “The Best Adventure We Chose,” which features episodes from 4 Digimon series selected by fan votes from around the world, and released the synopsis and preview images. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161716Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:30:21 +0900JapanPR TIMESひだまり食堂, a tonjiru set-meal restaurant operated by 株式会社コズミックホールディングス, held its grand opening on October 2, 2026, a 1-minute walk from the west exit of JR Tsurumi Station. Its signature dish is a tonjiru set meal with half a day's worth of vegetables. The restaurant offers free large servings of domestically grown Koshihikari rice and is holding a 100-yen discount sale for 5 days to mark the opening. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161708Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:23:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES認定NPO法人芸術と遊び創造協会 announced 31 toys with the power to bring people together as “Good Toy 2026.” Winners included Japanese wooden toys and products made with sustainable materials. A forum will be held at 東京おもちゃ美術館 on October 25. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161705Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 1st public recording event for “Oshiete? Sutopora Radio!”, the namesake radio show of 2.5-dimensional idol group Sutopora, which belongs to 株式会社VOISING, will be held at 文化放送 Media Plus Hall on December 12, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161704Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKirari Ochiai and Shiori Nagata of idol group ≠ME, produced by Rino Sashihara, appeared as guests from September 28 to October 2 on “Akane Osawa LUCKY 7 supported by 犬塚製作所,” a ニッポン放送 program hosted by talent Akane Osawa. The 2 talked about their hobbies, including visiting bakeries and searching for used books. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161703Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESEpisode 1 of the new “Spookiz” season, “Spookiz -Breaking the Curse-,” was released on October 2. The series boasts 6.44 million YouTube subscribers and more than 3.4 billion total views. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161644Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:51:34 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社MIC FIELDは、ノアインドアステージ株式会社と連携し、ピックルボールを活用したウェルネス体験プロジェクト「W ARC」を展開している。両社はスポーツ運営力とクリエイティブ力を組み合わせ、ホテルや商業施設などに向けてコートの設計・施工、レンタル、イベント企画、集客支援を一貫して提供する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161493Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:27:17 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社EAGLE BASE will open EAGLE BASE Kanazawa-Hakkei, a personal training gym equipped with reformer Pilates machines, near Kanazawa-Hakkei Station on October 14, 2026. This will be the company's 21st location. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161494Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:24:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社XNOVA、Unitree Robotics、株式会社Eco Forest Friendlyの3社は、2026年9月30日に京都市西京区の森林において、自律走行型四足歩行ロボットを用いた森林巡視の実証を実施した。本実証は京都市との共催により行われ、不整地での走破性やGPSナビゲーションの適用可能性が検証された。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161495Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:24:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社テクノツリー released the on-premises version Ver1.12.0 of its XC-Gate form digitization tool, adding an AI-OCR feature. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161496Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:23:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社ローカルAIラボ has launched a PoC service for AI implementation and utilization development. For prices starting at ¥80,000 (excluding tax), it creates a prototype in as little as 3 days to help verify results before full-scale implementation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161398Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:13:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESノジマTリーグ2026-2027シーズンの公式戦で、10月2日に開催されたT.T彩たま対静岡ジェードの試合は、T.T彩たまが3-1で勝利した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161401Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社リトルデザイン announced that it will launch its new brand WonderWhy on October 3, 2026. The initial lineup will include a Fragrance Car Tag created in collaboration with Tokyo-based fragrance label retaW, as well as original T-shirts, caps and bandanas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161400Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティングは、2026年9月3日に製造業・小売業・卸売業向けオンラインセミナー「先進企業から学ぶ、経営のアクセルを踏む『物流組織』の作り方」を開催した。J-オイルミルズと国土交通省が登壇し、物流改革や法対応に関する実践的な視点を解説した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161399Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESReiwa Mixture Rock Duo EMNW held its first solo concert in Seoul, South Korea, on October 2, and premiered the music video for its new song “Parira” on the same day. The group is also set to appear at a festival on October 4 and hold a nationwide tour. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161402Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:07:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ジャパネットホールディングス held a press conference marking the 2nd anniversary of Nagasaki Stadium City’s opening and announced results including 5.35 million annual visitors and an economic impact of approximately 37.83 billion yen. It also outlined new business initiatives for its 3rd year, including achieving positive EBITDA, establishing a new company and expanding its call center. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161403Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:07:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京都 selected 2 operators, 学校法人東京理科大学 and プライム ライフ テクノロジーズ株式会社, to serve as support hubs for deep-tech startups. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161404Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:04:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo Innovation Base (TIB), operated by 東京都, will hold “Startup Ecosystem Day” on November 25 to mark its 3rd anniversary. The event will be themed “Global × Scale-Up” and feature a collaborative exhibition with ARTE TOKYO, among other offerings. It is being promoted as part of the “2050 Tokyo Strategy.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161405Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:04:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESパルファン・クリスチャン・ディオール will open ディオール オート パフューマリー髙島屋日本橋店 on October 1, 2026, with “New Look” as its concept. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161406Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESG-FRANCO will release its new fall/winter collection featuring cashmere on October 2, 2026. The collection includes 9 styles, including denim-cashmere fusion pieces and items handmade by Italian artisans. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161407Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 8-member idol group CUTIE STREET has released the music video for “Gohōbi Shiyo!”, the title track of its 1st album, “CUTIE LAND,” due out on December 2, 2026. The song, which was performed for the first time on the group’s ongoing nationwide arena tour, is themed around happiness and joy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161410Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社BANDAI SPIRITS announced that it will launch “GUNDAM ASSEMBLE,” a miniature game featuring Gunpla models approximately 5 cm in size, worldwide simultaneously on October 31, 2026. Plans include a launch event at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, events at authorized stores and the release of a new promotional video. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161409Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESフォッグ株式会社は、VTuberユニット「Qがーる」を題材としたオンラインくじをプラットフォーム「RAFFLE」にて発売する。販売期間は2026年10月2日から11月8日までで、価格は1回770円。景品にはメンバーごとのアクリルスタンドやデジタルサイン入りグッズなどが含まれる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161408Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 3rd lineup of 17 acts has been announced for “PSYCHIC FES 2026,” a circuit festival organized by PK shampoo. The festival will feature 46 acts in total and run all night in Osaka’s Shinsaibashi on November 28. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161270Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:59:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京都 will hold “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2027 - 5th Anniversary” at Tokyo Big Sight from May 20 to 22, 2027. The event will focus on the role of humanity in the age of AX and launch a new award, the “SusHi Tech City Award.” It has begun accepting applications from exhibitors and partners, and expects 70,000 attendees and 30,000 business meetings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161271https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161271Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:45:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESフィットイージー株式会社 will grand open its FIT-EASY Tamaki store in Tamaki Town, Watarai District, Mie Prefecture, on October 14, 2026. It will be the company's 20th location in the prefecture and its first in the town, and will be equipped with “FIT-VOICE,” a health karaoke system, and “FIT-BEAUTY” beauty equipment, both being introduced in the prefecture for the first time. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161783Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:50:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒AEVEX and 中光電智能機器人 announced a partnership to develop the VANDAL and Onyx drones and signed an MOU with 中科院 to deepen their presence in Taiwan. The partnership combines U.S. innovation with Taiwanese manufacturing capabilities. The products have already been purchased by the U.S. military, and the goal is to pursue Taiwanese military contracts and global exports. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161784Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The U.S. Justice Department has charged California man Greg Lui, alleging that he used his company, Earthmade Computer, as a front to smuggle AI servers containing Nvidia GPUs worth US$300 million to China. The suspect used Southeast Asian transshipment routes to evade restrictions. If convicted, he could face up to 50 years in prison. The case underscores Washington's determination to prevent AI technology from leaking overseas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161785Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ proposed revision to the rules governing the use of traffic fines drew fierce criticism from Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang, who accused the government of trying to use fines to buy traffic-enforcement technology equipment instead of improving safety. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161632Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:55:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒新加坡政府科技局推出FirstDate交友平台，針對21-35歲未婚公務員，運用諾貝爾獎相關演算法協助配對，以應對生育率創新低之挑戰。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161633Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:39:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chiang Wan-an’s campaign office announced that 5 KMT lawmakers, including Wang Hung-wei, would join its spokesperson team to respond to the political fight over “Great Recall 2.0,” sparked by Robert Tsao’s backing of Puma Shen, and strengthen its campaign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161634Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:35:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒美國勞工統計局公布9月非農就業數據大幅遜於預期，失業率微升，反映勞動市場降溫。此消息導致市場對聯準會10月升息預期降低，帶動美股期貨與黃金上漲，台指期夜盤突破4萬9點。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161635Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Zelensky said half of Ukraine’s F-16s are stuck in Europe for maintenance. Kyiv called on Europe and the U.S. to move maintenance back home and increase air-defense assistance, while Belgium pledged to deliver 3 fighter jets by 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161636Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:23:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒臺北市推動115年公費流感及新冠疫苗接種，由蔣萬安市長與衛生局長黃建華帶領藝人檢場及21大醫事公會響應。疫苗技術升級且接種對象擴大，並搭配抽獎活動提升意願。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161637Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:20:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A total of 13 projects by the Kaohsiung City Government Water Resources Bureau won awards in the 2026 “Urban Engineering Quality Gold Awards,” including the Ciaotou Reclaimed Water Plant, which took the top Gold Quality Award. The results highlight Kaohsiung’s efforts in engineering quality, smart construction and sustainable development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161638Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:19:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government Agriculture Bureau partnered with 高雄萬豪酒店 to feature 11 local ingredients in 9 limited-time dishes created by 6 chefs across cuisines, aiming to establish a stable procurement network and promote Kaohsiung’s local character. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161639Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:16:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan Navigation’s Penghu ferry made its maiden call at Anping Port on the 2nd, launching a service that carries passengers and vehicles between Anping and Magong. It carried more than 520 passengers and 36 vehicles, marking the first time Anping Port has handled vehicle transport. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161640Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:11:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台船 held a keel-laying ceremony for the second high-latitude ocean patrol ship at its Kaohsiung shipyard on the 2nd. The vessel has a full-load displacement of about 5,000 tons and can operate at latitudes of 55 degrees north and south, with an endurance of more than 30 days. The 6 ships in the project are scheduled for delivery from 2026 to 2031, with the aim of strengthening Taiwan’s ocean patrol and fisheries enforcement capabilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161641Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:09:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒屏東縣政府 has set up a Pingtung Pavilion at the Kaohsiung Winter Travel Fair, where the Southern Four Treasures are making their debut. It is also promoting fall and winter travel in partnership with businesses including Yu Qiao Cocoa and 德旅店. The county has also launched the AI assistant “Pingtung Butler” and the “Visit Pingtung Again!” incentive program to attract domestic and international travelers to explore Pingtung’s mountain and coastal attractions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161642Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:07:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City Councilor Cheng Meng-ju called for a second sports center in Sanmin District during questioning, while Mayor Chen Chi-mai favored evaluating a proposal for the Jhongdu Tangrong Brick Kiln. She also raised the transformation of the meat market and joint development around the Purple Line, and called for improvements to school sports facilities to enhance residents’ quality of life. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161210Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:25:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Time magazine reported that Trump once consulted Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, about a plan to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Grok predicted that locals would celebrate his downfall, and subsequent events bore out the prediction, highlighting the possibility of AI involvement in diplomatic decision-making. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161211Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:21:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On the eve of the 2026 local elections, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang clashed over free school lunches for junior high and elementary school students and related legislation. Lo Chih-chiang questioned Shen’s shifting stance, Chiang accused him of cognitive warfare, and Shen clarified that he had not blocked the bill and called for comments based on facts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161212Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣泌尿腫瘤醫學會 has issued treatment guidelines for metastatic prostate cancer, stressing that late-stage diagnoses are common in the Kaohsiung-Pingtung area and that precision testing is needed to identify further treatment options. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161213https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161213Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:57:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒British contemporary art master Michael Craig-Martin is visiting Taiwan for the first time for a major retrospective, “Everyday Decoded,” at 高雄市立美術館. The exhibition features over 70 works spanning half a century, including the new digital immersive work “Cosmos” and outdoor sculptures, and runs through March 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161214Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:53:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The FY115 Central Taiwan Regional Governance Platform leaders’ meeting was held in Hsinchu City, bringing together leaders from 8 counties and cities to discuss 30 cross-regional cooperation proposals covering industries, tourism, the environment and other areas, with the aim of pooling regional resources and boosting overall competitiveness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161215https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161215Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government will hold the 115 National Day flag-raising ceremony on October 10, inviting the world champion little league team to lead the national anthem and reservist military police to relay and escort the flag, showcasing the city's pride and respect for national heroes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161655Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Keelung-Taipei-New Taipei-Taoyuan Military Dependents' Village Culture Festival kicked off in New Taipei City on October 2. Hosted by New Taipei City, it connects the cultures of the 4 cities around the theme of “coming home.” The program features a range of experiences, including immersive theater, retro parties and nighttime puzzle-solving tours, aiming to bring military dependents' village culture into contemporary life through cross-regional collaboration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-21/index-en.html#n3161226Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The construction project for Meicun Integrated Service Park, undertaken by the Taichung City Government's Construction Bureau, won the top national prize at the 28th National Architecture Gold Award. The project successfully revitalized the Joint Logistics Command guesthouse, which had been unused for years, transforming it into a public space combining historical and cultural elements with diverse services for daily life and showcasing the outstanding results of Taichung's public works.