AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-04 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 22 items from 5 sources; Japan, 7 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Zhang Linghe's Top 10 mainland Chinese dramas revealed! 《逐玉》 and 《寧安如夢》 are not No. 1—the winner is the ultimate costume dramahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178471Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article ranks the Top 10 mainland Chinese dramas starring Zhang Linghe based on Douban ratings. 《蒼蘭訣》 takes the top spot with 8.2, while 《寧安如夢》 and 《愛你》 both score 6.8. The article provides a detailed analysis of the performances in each drama and audience feedback. AI boom's aftermath revealed! A global wave of protests against data centers—3.79 trillion in investments at risk of going down the drainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178472Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:39:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The AI boom has driven data center expansion, but local opposition is growing, putting investments in Europe and the U.S. at risk of delays or cancellation as a clear trend toward tighter policies emerges. Can you be fined NT$24,000 for waiting for breakfast on the back of a scooter? The 10 most-viewed traffic tickets in September—many people only found out when they got a tickethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178473Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:03:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒風傳媒 compiled the 10 most popular traffic ticket cases of September 2026, examining disputes over unlicensed driving, falling objects, and turn signal use. “I'm not trying to cause panic!” Chiang Wan-an fires back at Puma Shen: “There is no room for ambiguity on anti-drug efforts”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178474Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an hit back at Democratic Progressive Party candidate Puma Shen, saying Shen's past calls for drug decriminalization and proposals for community centers to provide needles and drugs were causing panic. Chiang stressed that there is no room for ambiguity on anti-drug efforts, that keeping drugs out of schools and communities is a red line, and that Shen must directly explain his previous statements instead of using the methadone program to deflect. Xingcun takes off! Japan's PLAY! PARK opens its first overseas location; Chen Chi-mai announces the revival of Okayama's military dependents' villagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178475Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:33:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒高雄市長陳其邁宣布岡山醒村文化景觀園區正式開園，該園區歷經4年修復，獲文化部計畫挹注。日本「PLAY! PARK」將首度海外進駐，預計2027年年中設立分館，結合眷村歷史與國際親子文化，打造北高雄國際文化基地。 Recall-minded councilor taunts “Zheng fled ahead of the election”; Ko Chih-en says she will appear alongside Cheng Li-wun on Double Tenth Day: “The DPP needn't worry”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178345Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:31:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en and Taiwan People's Party founder Ko Wen-je campaigned together on the streets, councilor Chang Po-yang questioned why Ko had not appeared publicly with party chair Cheng Li-wun for so long. Ko confirmed that Cheng will attend a flag-raising ceremony at Guomao in Kaohsiung on National Day, October 10, and that they will appear together then. She stressed that the blue-and-white alliance is united and said the DPP needn't worry. U.S. Treasury yields surge: Tang Hsiang-lung warns of a “financial baby boom”; Chen Feng-hsin identifies a safe haven for capitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178346Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:27:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Media commentators Chen Feng-hsin and Tang Hsiang-lung analyzed U.S. Treasury yields surging to 5.2% on the program 《風向龍鳳配》. Tang warned that this was a “financial baby boom” and that the global benchmark for asset pricing was being shaken. Chen said the Federal Reserve was unwilling to intervene to rescue the market and that rising yields on long-term bonds had become a serious vulnerability. High interest rates would severely erode the U.S. real economy, though leading technology stocks still offered a safe haven. TAKAO Fengchao Dawu Long Cultural Festival opens: “Holding the Earth · Returning to Our Roots” revives memories of the community's culturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178480Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:52:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government Indigenous Affairs Commission held the TAKAO Fengchao Dawu Long Cultural Festival on the 3rd. Through the digital return of images by Academia Sinica and performances in the Indigenous language, the event promoted the preservation of Dawu Long culture and confidence in recognition of the group's identity. “Ocean Currents Gather” draws crowds to National Taipei University and Sanxia Old Street: Su Chiao-hui and Puma Shen appear together before 3,000 people, promising a “win-win for Taipei and New Taipei” with family-friendly citieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178481Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:50:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui and Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen held a joint “Ocean Currents Gather” event in Sanxia, New Taipei, on the 3rd. By taking part in the “Crazy NTPU Kids Take to the Streets” event and canvassing along Old Street, they pledged to deepen cross-city cooperation in transportation, social welfare, tourism, and other areas to build a livable region together. TV anime The Magic Power You Lend Is Forcibly Collected Through [Revolving Payments]: Non-credit Opening and Ending Videos Released!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3181076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3181076Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ブシロードムーブ has released the non-credit opening and ending videos for the TV anime The Magic Power You Lend Is Forcibly Collected Through [Revolving Payments], based on a work with cumulative circulation exceeding 2.1 million copies. The theme songs and streaming information have also been announced. Non-credit opening video featuring the opening theme “Sunao Mimiman” by Fumino, and non-credit ending video featuring the ending theme “Kawaikunai” by Yuika, released for Season 3 of the TV anime Ranma 1/2!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178785Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe non-credit opening and ending videos for Season 3 of the TV anime Ranma 1/2 have been released. The opening theme is “Sunao Mimiman” by Fumino, and the ending theme is “Kawaikunai” by Yuika. Season 3 will begin airing on 日本テレビ on October 3, 2026. New book Toxic Parents as a Cautionary Example: Building a Happy Family (by Tomonori Tomura) begins distribution on アマゾン on October 5 (Monday): Overcoming resentment, a sense of unfairness and self-justification to counter toxicity with love [日本マネジメント総合研究所合同会社]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178641Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本マネジメント総合研究所合同会社 announced that a new book by Tomonori Tomura, Toxic Parents as a Cautionary Example: Building a Happy Family, began distribution on アマゾン on October 5, 2026. It is priced at 1,650 yen (tax included) and is 168 pages long. Make it easier to bring “one more pair” on your travelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178531Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:54:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESUmori株式会社 sells M&U FIELD, lightweight portable slippers that can be stored compactly, on Amazon.co.jp to keep feet comfortable while avoiding extra luggage on trips, business travel, camping and other outings. 阪神タイガース win back-to-back Central League titles for the first time in franchise history!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178406Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社長寿堂恵佳 will release its commemorative snack, Hanshin Tigers salt crackers, featuring an edible print of the special championship logo, from 6 a.m. on October 4, following 阪神タイガース' achievement of the franchise's first-ever back-to-back Central League titles. [Much-anticipated, new episodes every week!] The Colorful Rhapsody now available early on LINEマンガ and ebookjapan! ── A crime-action romantic comedy about a former hitman and a girl seeking revenge │ Shiori (Taiyo Tosho)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178407Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe crime-action romantic comedy The Colorful Rhapsody by Nemuru Makuragi is available early on LINEマンガ and ebookjapan, from Episode 1 through Episode 26. The story follows a former hitman and a girl seeking revenge. 津南醸造 to present “Development of a Japanese Sake Brand Using Edible Rice with Generative AI” at a plenary symposium at the 78th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178405Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES津南醸造 President and CEO Kengo Suzuki spoke at the 78th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan, about developing a Japanese sake brand using edible rice and generative AI. He introduced the results and awards for developing a 100% Koshihikari junmai daiginjo through “smart brewing,” as well as plans for next-generation fermentation technology. Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178557Sun, 04 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. Major Fire Incident Alert (Yilan County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178558Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:14:53 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心內政部消防署 issued a major fire incident alert for a fire at a general residential building on Wenquan Road in Yuanshan Township, Yilan County, urging the public to avoid gathering at the scene and to plan routes in advance to stay clear of the warning area. Heavy Rain Advisory (Yilan County, Hualien County, Taoyuan City, New Taipei City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178560Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:59:21 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory, saying isolated heavy rain or downpours are possible tonight (3) through tomorrow morning (4) in Yilan County, Hualien County, and the mountainous areas of New Taipei and Taoyuan. It warned of lightning, strong gusts, and hazards such as landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas. Heavy rain advisory (Yilan County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178559Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:59:21 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory for Yilan County, saying convective cloud development is vigorous and isolated heavy rain or downpours are expected in the county's mountainous areas tonight (3) through tomorrow morning (4). It also warned of lightning, strong gusts, landslides, and falling rocks. Liyutan Reservoir (discharge into Jingshan Creek): free overflow (Miaoli County, Taichung City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178561Sat, 03 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。 Execution of Female Prisoner's Death Sentence Fails; Tennessee Corrections Chief Resignshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3181077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3181077Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:44:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter the failed lethal injection of Tennessee prisoner Pervis Payne, the state's corrections chief, Frank Strada, resigned. Gov. Bill Lee has suspended the remaining executions and launched a review. Puma Shen Unveils Anti-Drug Platform; Chiang Wan-an Says Not to Use Methadone to Obscure the Issue, Sparking Online Debatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178410Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPuma Shen's anti-drug platform drew criticism that it equates drugs with medication. Chiang Wan-an posted that Shen was blurring the line and urged him not to use the methadone program to obscure the issue, sparking online debate. Taichung Man Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Hits Overpass, Injuring 3 College Students; Prosecutors Seek Detentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178409Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:40:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 21-year-old man surnamed Huang in Taichung, driving under the influence of drugs, hit roadside facilities and college students out jogging, sending 3 people to hospital with no serious injuries. Prosecutors asked a district court to detain him, citing serious suspected offenses including drug use, driving while impaired, and negligent injury, as well as the risk of reoffending. A friend surnamed Wu, who was at the scene, was caught trying to take the blame for driving and was ordered to post bail of NT$30,000. Heavy Rain Advisory for Yilan Mountains; Heavy Rain Expected in Mountainous Areas of Hualien, New Taipei and Taoyuanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178408Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:18:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory, forecasting isolated heavy rain or downpours in the mountainous areas of Yilan County tonight through tomorrow morning, with a chance of isolated heavy rain in Yilan and Hualien and the mountainous areas of New Taipei and Taoyuan. It warned of lightning, strong gusts, and hazards such as landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas. New AI Report Says a “Total Reshaping” of the Human Economy Is Almost Inevitablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3180956https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3180956Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:10:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Egan-Jones warned in a report that breakthroughs in AI technology will reshape the economy, putting professional services, software, and real estate at risk of severe disruption and layoffs. 傳台積電可能參加Terafab晶圓項目 馬斯克：僅處於討論階段 但可能有所進展https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178285Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網市場傳出台積電評估加入馬斯克旗下SpaceX與特斯拉推動的Terafab晶圓計畫。馬斯克回應稱目前僅處討論階段，雖可能有進展但未承諾協議，此案凸顯先進廠自建門檻及潛在合作架構。 Next Financial Crisis Could Erupt Outside the Financial System! Geopolitics and Cyberattacks Pose Potential Riskshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178286Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:10:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網印度儲備銀行行長馬洛薩警告下一場金融危機可能來自金融體系外的地緣政治、網攻或技術故障，強調監管需擴大視野。印度經濟韌性強，預計央行將於3月7日公布貨幣政策決議，可能升息。 Health Calendar | “The More People I Meet, the More I Like Dogs” (George Bernard Shaw) - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-00/index-en.html#n3178723Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:04:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康The article explores why interacting with people can feel exhausting while spending time with dogs feels easy, attributing this to social fatigue and cognitive strain on the brain. On World Animal Day, it uses a quote by George Bernard Shaw to highlight the healing effect pets can have on the brain.