https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 57 items from 4 sources; Japan, 44 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186625Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO法人唐津Farm&Food collaborated with the 倉敷芸術科学大学 student team 「プラ芸」 to test-mold a comb designed by high school students in Karatsu using an injection molding machine built by university students in Okayama, and held a workshop for around 30 participants at Setouchi City Library. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186168Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:00:57 +0900JapanPR TIMESA kyogen performance, “The World of Kyogen with 六世野村万之丞,” featuring 六世野村万之丞 will be held at 六本木トリコロールシアター, with kabuki actor 中村橋之助 set to appear in a post-show talk. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186169Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:00:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESNew York-based fashion brand 「Merci Dema」 will hold its first solo pop-up in Harajuku, Tokyo, on Oct. 11 and 12, 2026. The event will introduce its second collection, “Borough Appreciation,” and feature an artist exhibition and food provided by Pon Pon Burger. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186171Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey conducted by 株式会社フィリアコーポレーション announced the top 5 most desirable neighborhoods to live in Shinagawa Ward: Oimachi, Meguro, Gotanda, Musashi-Koyama and Osaki. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186170Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo celebrate the 『にゃんこ大戦争』 smartphone game provided by ポノス株式会社 surpassing 120 million cumulative downloads across the series, the 3rd limited-time commemorative event will run starting Oct. 4, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185899Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:44:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLineups announced for the ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027 season regular-season match between 九州カリーナ and 日本ペイントマレッツ on Oct. 4. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185900Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:30:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESがばいAIコンサルティング株式会社 will exhibit at “DXPO福岡’26,” taking place in Fukuoka from Oct. 21 to 23, 2026, where its president and CEO, Kento Homma, will deliver keynote speeches for 3 consecutive days. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185891Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe storage facility 「スペラボ草加青柳店」, operated by 株式会社UKCorporation, will open in Soka, Saitama Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026. An opening campaign is underway. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185892Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:28:41 +0900JapanPR TIMESSeiichi Sakakibara, president and CEO of 株式会社EMOLVA, appeared as a special seminar speaker at a networking event co-hosted with an online salon organized by Tomoaki Iguchi, sharing sales and customer acquisition strategies using SNS. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185893Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:22:14 +0900JapanPR TIMESリクエスト株式会社 has released for free “A Place Where Observation and Imagination Emerge Through Learning from Art,” an illustrated, hands-on workbook for people working in organizations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185894Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:20:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESA trip planned by NPO法人さぼてんの花 in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, for 5 people with severe disabilities and their families to experience interacting with dolphins at 日本ドルフィンセンター in Sanuki, Kagawa Prefecture, has aired on テレビせとうち and is available for catch-up streaming on TVer. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185898Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社伊勢福 will present a solo exhibition by Japanese-style painter フジイフランソワ, “Pilgrimage to the Tsukumo Gods: Playing with the Gods Between the Mundane,” at the ART＆CULTURE山徳 gallery in Okage Yokocho, starting Oct. 9, 2026. In addition to exhibiting and selling artworks, special events will include sales of “Manju-bo,” a collaborative Japanese confection with 赤福-affiliated 五十鈴茶屋, and a gagaku performance featuring Fujii. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185897Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社いーふらん will hold a 「高価買取おたからや」 buyback fair at 「イオンスタイル西ノ京小町」 in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, starting Oct. 5. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185896Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社antiqua has released a long-sleeved T-shirt adding 5 new designs to its popular “Animal Series,” bringing the total to 10 designs. Made from 100% cotton and priced at ¥1,990. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185895Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES吉祥ＣＡＲＥＮ in Higashiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, will offer a special gourmet stay plan featuring seasonal Ise lobster from Oct. 1, 2026, through Mar. 31, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185878Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社いーふらん will open 高価買取おたからや MEGAドン・キホーテ旭川店 inside MEGAドン・キホーテ旭川店 in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, on Oct. 5, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,040 stores worldwide. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185879Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:08:28 +0900JapanPR TIMESYOSHIKIが米国から帰国し、10月5日に東京・国際文化会館で開催される日米協会「第6回 金子堅太郎賞」の授賞式に出席する。Global Citizen Festival中止後初の公の場となる本イベントは『YOSHIKI CHANNEL』にて生放送され、YouTubeおよびニコニコチャンネルで配信される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185889Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe dog run わんこ村 in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture, is marking its 10th anniversary in November 2026 with a project to create a 5-piece set of personalized original goods featuring photos of customers' dogs. The event brings together 4 local companies, including a photoshoot by Dog Throb, production by 有限会社ヒカリシルク, and promotional support from 株式会社イケル. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185888Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社EV GARDEN and ネッツトヨタ福島株式会社 signed a disaster-prevention cooperation agreement on Sept. 20, 2026, to secure power during disasters and for other purposes. At the 2nd EV Disaster Preparedness Day, held the same day, they demonstrated supplying power from an EV and served curry, showcasing efforts to achieve disaster preparedness that is “fun, sustainable, and waste-free.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185887Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPartnerProp will exhibit at all 4 venues of “SaaS Showroom 2026,” an interactive AI and SaaS event hosted by SB C&S, in Omiya, Sapporo, Nagoya, and Osaka, and demonstrate its PRM product, “PartnerProp.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185886Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBLDB, operated by 碩輝網絡貿易有限公司, has begun sales of the “RETROL SE-01,” a DIY steam engine model combining a horizontal boiler with a beam mechanism. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185885Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESファイテン株式会社は、阪神タイガースの2026年度JERAセントラル・リーグ優勝を記念し、「阪神タイガース2026リーグ優勝記念RAKUシャツ」を公式通販サイトで予約販売開始した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185884Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人Miss SAKE and 佐々木酒造 have teamed up to launch the sake and amazake set “A Toast to the Future” in limited quantities starting Oct. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185883Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES四国水族館は、特別展「ニホンカワウソ大捜索隊司令部」にあわせ、2026年10月9日から25日まで高知県大月町の魅力を伝えるフェアを開催する。展示パネル、限定メニュー、特産品販売に加え、10月18日にはトークイベントとマグロ解体ショーが行われる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185882Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESスカイパックツアーズは、神戸空港発着のパンフレット旅行「スカイステイション沖縄」の販売を開始し、スカイマーク公式ダイナミックパッケージ『たす旅』で最大50,000円OFFのキャンペーンを実施中。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185881Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESauじぶん銀行は、阪神タイガースのリーグ2連覇を祝し、「阪神タイガース リーグ優勝キャンペーン2026」を開始する。1ヶ月もの円定期預金に特別金利年2.08％（税引後年1.65％）を適用し、上限50万円まで。また、累計40万枚突破のタイガースデザインキャッシュカードやアプリホーム画面の虎柄デザインも提供している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185880Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“sissy,” a fitness apparel brand created by コロコロチキチキペッパーズ' Sōjin Nishino, will launch 4 collaborative items with ウルマ∞ on FANY Mall starting Oct. 4, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185875Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:59:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ドワンゴ announced a live stream of “MECHATU-A 1st LIVE ‘Over Drive!’,” the first in-person concert by the VTuber group にじさんじ's unit MECHATU-A, as well as promotional videos featuring members Oriens and Dytica to be shown on street screens in Tokyo and Osaka. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185749Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO法人唐津Farm&Food supported a project in which students from 品川女子学院 presented on marine plastic pollution at their cultural festival, and held an upcycling workshop using discarded plastic bottle caps at 株式会社日立アカデミー in Tokyo. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185748Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社いーふらん will open 高価買取おたからや ヨークタウン佐野田島町店 at ヨークタウン佐野田島町 in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, on October 5, 2026. The company operates more than 2,040 stores worldwide and will expand its presence in the area with this new location. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185750Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:38:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESリクエスト株式会社 has released a free practical guide to human capital management for executives, HR professionals and frontline managers. Based on data from 980 companies and 338,000 people, the A4 landscape-format, 48-page PDF includes a 60-minute meeting plan, guidance on how to proceed over 90 days, and 5 worksheets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185676Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA theme song CD featuring “SHAKARIKI!!,” the opening theme, and “Limitless Dreams,” the ending theme, of the TV anime 『僕らが選んだベストアドベンチャー』, which airs on フジテレビ, will be released on November 25, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185677Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社いーふらん will open 高価買取おたからや ひたちなか大成店 in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, on October 5, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,040 stores worldwide and aims to expand its presence in the area with this new location. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185678Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:18:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES認定NPO法人日本こども支援協会 will run the “ONE LOVE” campaign with the program “REAL VALUE” ahead of Foster Parent Day on October 4, calling for greater awareness of the foster care system. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185490Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社いーふらん will open 高価買取おたからや 花園インター店 at LCモール花園 in Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture, on October 5, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,040 stores worldwide and offers purchase services for gold, branded goods and more. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185495Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESサイアンスアカデミー has announced that 『若さを保つ 超合理的な健康戦略』, a new book by Masaru Tomita, professor emeritus at 慶應義塾大学, will be released on October 4, 2026. The author advocates 3 health strategies he has practiced for more than 20 years since his 40s: “two meals a day,” “ultimate time-efficient exercise” and “smart drinking.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185494Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アンバリッドが運営する「エンタメゴルフ」は、2026年阪神タイガースのリーグ優勝および球団史上初の2連覇を記念した60〜70商品以上のグッズを通信販売で開始した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185493Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA long-sleeved T-shirt inspired by the Chuo Line E233 series will be available for presale from 有限会社チャンネルアッシュ’s brand OJICO. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185492Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe manga app マンガPark, jointly operated by and factory株式会社 and 白泉社, will hold a campaign offering all episodes for free from October 4 to November 3, 2026, to mark the start of the TV anime 『彼方から』. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185491Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社カレー総合研究所 has announced that it will add an afternoon session on October 23, 2026, after the morning session of the special in-person course 『広報PRエリート養成講座』 by Takehisa Inoue of 井上戦略PRコンサルティング事務所 sold out. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185483Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:59:34 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaiwanese castella specialist 台楽蛋糕, operated by BOCジャパン合同会社, will open a limited-time shop at Musashi-Kosugi Tokyu Square from October 6 to 12, 2026, selling Taiwanese castella made using authentic methods and high-quality ingredients. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185484Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOnline EIKEN prep school スタスタLIVE英検, operated by スタディスタジオ株式会社, has announced its “EIKEN® Second-Stage Test Intensive Package” for those who pass the first-stage test. The package includes 6 one-on-one lessons with an instructor and scored reports for 6 full-format mock exams; fees vary by level. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185485Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:46:29 +0900JapanPR TIMESCAMSHOP.JP, operated by 株式会社フェイス, has begun general sales of all 12 magnet puzzle badges featuring illustrations from the popular manga 『頭文字D』. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186628Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:46:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo prepare for the National Day gala and safeguard traffic safety, 新北市警局 mobilized 624 officers on the evening of the 3rd to conduct a crackdown on drug- and alcohol-impaired driving at 72 roadside checkpoints across the city. Officers caught 10 drug-impaired drivers and 12 drunk drivers, arrested 32 wanted fugitives and handled other cases. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186629Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:45:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s delegation entered 36th at the Nagoya Asian Games closing ceremony, under the English letter “T,” with 17-year-old taekwondo rising star Wang Chieh-ling serving as flag bearer. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186626Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:42:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋, responding to criticism over drug issues from 國民黨’s 蔣萬安 and 楊植斗, said frontline workers felt stigmatized and it was regrettable that the issue had become political sparring. 沈伯洋 stressed that his policy aims to protect students and provide health education, and also mentioned the possibility of debating drug policy with 李四川. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186627Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:40:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Zhu-surnamed candidate for borough chief in Kaohsiung’s Gushan District was suspected of offering jade rings and other jewelry as bribes and failing to legally set up a political donation account. After an investigation into alleged violations of election and recall laws and the Political Donations Act, prosecutors released the candidate on NT$100,000 bail pending questioning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186623Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:39:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the U15 Baseball World Cup’s super round, Taiwan’s pitchers could not contain the Dominican Republic’s offense, while the team committed 3 fielding errors. Taiwan ultimately lost 4-11, suffering its 2nd defeat and dropping to a 2-3 record, ruling it out of the championship game. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186624Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:37:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA桃園市養工處為改善夜間視線與降低事故，於高肇事及人車頻繁路口換裝雙色溫LED路燈，目前已完成逾2000處，使高肇事路口夜間事故率下降約2至3成。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186622Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:33:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA教育部’s 國教署 is promoting new immigrant language learning camps, using immersive classes and cultural experiences to improve students’ language skills and cross-cultural understanding. In 114, the program was held by 14 counties and cities at 103 schools, with 1420 students participating. Through 115, it had provided about NT$15.8 million in subsidies, benefiting 5470 students and 460 parents. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186553Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:27:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA交通部鐵道局 announced that the new Tainan Station will officially open on Oct. 17. In coordination with the first phase of railway service, 23 level crossings along the route will be gradually eliminated, with highway bus connections provided. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186554Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:25:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 成大 team developed the “Tree Navigation” system to help people find shaded routes. 環境部 said it plans to integrate the system with “Cool Map,” linking points and routes to create a citywide heat adaptation protection network. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186412Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:20:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATainan Deputy Mayor 趙卿惠 attended the National Day reception hosted by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto, showcasing agricultural products including Madou pomelos, as well as achievements in technology development, in hopes of expanding agricultural and technology exchanges between Taiwan and Canada. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186172Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:15:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本麥當勞 stopped selling some beef products after they failed to meet quality standards. 食藥署 said Taiwan and Japan have different supply chains and that the relevant ingredients were not imported. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186173Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:13:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAResults of the 2026 Smart City Survey are out, with Hsinchu County winning awards in public safety and traffic safety. The county government has introduced AI image recognition to improve public safety through its “Smart Eyes for Protection” initiative, and launched a smart traffic control project to ease bottlenecks. Tests showed that travel times on major commuting routes could be cut by 17% to 18%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186027Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:07:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Digital Affairs revised the operating guidelines for its “Program to Boost Investment in AI Startups,” expanding eligibility to overseas companies whose primary operations are in Taiwan. As of the end of August this year, it had invested in 10 companies, putting in about NT$255 million and spurring about NT$570 million in private investment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186025Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:03:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn Major League Baseball’s postseason, defending champions the Dodgers opened with a 5-3 win over the Braves, while the White Sox beat the Guardians 3-0, with Munetaka Murakami hitting his first postseason home run. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3186026Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:01:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemand for fall foliage tours to Japan and South Korea grew 2 tenths this year compared with last year. South Korea’s price advantage and strong value for family trips made it the fastest-growing destination among all tour options. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185902Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:51:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese stocks extended their closing-high streak last week. Analysts said U.S. stocks and investor conferences will influence the market, which may move higher amid volatility this week and test 50,000 points. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185903Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:46:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA storm battered Greece’s Crete, triggering floods that trapped some tourists in their vehicles and forced evacuations. Roads were cut off and facilities were damaged. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185904Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:45:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn Israeli airstrike hit an apartment in the Gaza Strip in an attempt to kill senior Hamas leader al-Amoudi, leaving 5 people dead. The operation came on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack. The Israeli military said the target was Sinwar’s “right-hand man” and accused Hamas of using civilians as human shields. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185901Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:44:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACenters for Disease Control Director Lo Yi-chun said needle-exchange programs and methadone substitution therapy are highly cost-effective in preventing HIV among people who inject drugs in Taiwan: every 1 dollar invested saves 19 dollars in medical spending. The remarks came amid a debate over harm-reduction strategies involving Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185890Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:18:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. State Department said it had expelled 2 members of the Iranian delegation who remained in the country after the U.N. General Assembly ended, in defiance of an order to leave. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185877Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:07:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of National Defense said it detected 7 Chinese military vessels and 8 government ships operating around the Taiwan Strait from 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today. The military is monitoring them closely with aircraft, naval vessels and shore-based missile systems. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185876Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:59:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAScholar Su Tzu-yun said the Chinese military’s “Joint Support and Training Center” at Bounkham Airport in Laos is part of Beijing’s version of an Indo-Pacific strategy. It aims to project military power into the Indian Ocean, secure routes from the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean, and work with railway construction on the Indochinese Peninsula to safeguard maritime transport. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185754Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:55:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA余茂春 said differences in political systems prevent the U.S. and China from resolving fundamental issues such as tariffs and security, and that for now they can only maintain strategic stability. The situation presents an opportunity for Taiwan, helping further integrate U.S.-Taiwan trade and security cooperation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185751Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:50:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA資策會 partnered with 創意金點科技 to develop multimodal AI technology with support from the Administration for Digital Industries under the Ministry of Digital Affairs. The technology turns old photos and voice recordings into personalized video content and has been tested in reminiscence therapy at 花蓮門諾醫院’s dementia care home. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185752Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:44:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 39-year-old woman was found dead in a hotel room in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Police urgently arrested Ballard, a 20-year-old Marine based at the U.S. military’s Futenma base. He is suspected of killing the woman and stealing her belongings, but denies the allegations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185753Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:44:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新科美網冠軍芮芭奇娜在中國網球公開賽首戰爆冷，以6比3、4比6、3比6不敵排名118的恰拉耶娃；男子方面，頭號種子茲韋列夫橫掃商竣程，將在8強對決喬科維奇。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185679Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:32:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Central Weather Administration warned of high temperatures in Nantou, Yunlin and Tainan. Wu Der-rong said the northeast monsoon will strengthen from the 5th, bringing cooler weather to northern Taiwan, with lows in flatland areas falling to 16 degrees from the 7th to 9th. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185680Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:26:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 海洋富士號郵輪 docked at Magong Port early in the morning, carrying 291 Japanese and other tourists for a half-day tour of the main island. It was the last cruise ship to dock at Magong Port this year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185489Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:01:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA越南油價近3個月飆漲逾2成，推高生產與運輸成本，加劇通膨壓力；台商反映人工、運費及報價頻率皆大幅調升，物價指數亦同步上漲。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185486Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:59:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA杜拜航空班機遭副機師持斧攻擊，印度籍機長馬查爾受傷後仍制服兇手並安全降落。以色列總理尼坦雅胡邀請馬查爾以貴賓身分訪問以色列，並希望其能在明年5月國慶儀式上共同點燃火炬。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185487Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:58:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA serious fire broke out at a building materials store in Yuanshan Township, Yilan County, on the evening of the 3rd. Firefighters rescued the owner's mother, but the owner's father, wife and two children—4 people in all—died. The cause of the fire is under investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185488Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:58:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn exit poll in Latvia's parliamentary election shows a center-right joint list led by Prime Minister Evika Siliņa's party in the lead with 35.6% of the vote, and is expected to maintain a pro-European course. However, populist parties performed well, and the governing coalition partner Union of Greens and Farmers may fail to clear the 5% threshold, leaving Siliņa needing to form a new coalition. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185965Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣自來水公司 has announced water outage information for Oct. 5, affecting parts of 10 counties and cities. The outage in Donggang, Pingtung, will last the longest, at 34 hours. The article lists outage times and areas in detail and provides a Line lookup tool, along with safety tips on storing water and preventing siphon contamination, urging residents to prepare in advance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185967Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:55:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Weather expert Wu Derong said the strengthening northeast monsoon will bring cooler, rainy weather to northern Taiwan and the east. From Wednesday to Friday, the lowest temperatures in low-lying areas could fall to 16 degrees. Northern and eastern Taiwan will turn damp and cool on National Day, while central and southern areas will be sunny. Neither of the two typhoons is expected to affect Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185968Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:52:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wan-an posted a question about DPP candidate Shen Po-yang's harm-reduction drug policy, sparking heated online discussion and 300,000 comments. The two clashed over methadone treatment and community centers providing needles. Chiang's campaign team mocked Shen as "getting desperate," while Shen hit back, saying the policy should be discussed clearly rather than manipulated for election purposes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185969https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185969Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:48:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Wall Street Journal reports that Google is aggressively bringing AI into U.S. schools through Chromebooks and Gemini, reaching more than 170 million teachers and students worldwide. But the move has sparked concerns over declining academic performance and cognitive dependence, while PISA scores have fallen to a 25-year low. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185970https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185970Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A labor insurance expert analyzed the case of a Taoyuan worker, saying that he could not claim benefits because he left the system at 52 and died at 54. The expert warned that middle-aged workers who leave their jobs and choose the National Pension instead of continuing labor insurance coverage could lose up to 1.5 million in benefits. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185972https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185972Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kenji Tanaka, a 67-year-old man from Chiba Prefecture, Japan, tried more than ten kinds of odd jobs to understand the pressure his son Atsushi, who has autism, had faced at work. He found that some platforms screen out older workers, while the Timee platform has no such restrictions, prompting him to reconsider the workplace challenges faced by people with disabilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185971https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185971Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台北市政府商業處與工務局水利處聯合推出「2026 貓熊貓躲貓貓」集章活動，鼓勵民眾走訪貓空商圈。活動期間民眾可免費獲取集章扇子，完成打卡任務即可兌換抵用券與紀念品，旨在促進當地觀光與消費。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185973https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185973Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:26:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for Taipei mayor, hit back at the KMT in a late-night post, saying that his past comments about drugs had been unearthed and his stance questioned. He stressed that harm reduction policy should not be distorted into encouragement of drug use for the sake of an election. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185974https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185974Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A longtime 好市多 member shared shopping tips for avoiding holiday crowds, saying weekday evenings after 8 p.m. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the best times. The member also mentioned ways to find bargains at the end of the month and before closing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185817Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former U.S. flight attendants Kat Kamalani and Lorna Luxe have publicly warned passengers to avoid hot coffee and tea because aircraft water tanks are rarely cleaned and coffee machines may be unhygienic. EPA data indicate that some aircraft water tanks may be contaminated with E. coli. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185816Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Bo Xilai's son, Bo Guagua, has rarely shared a photo with his Taiwanese wife, Xu Huiyu. The couple attended a 20th anniversary alumni reunion at Balliol College, University of Oxford. The appearance brought the long-low-profile Bo Guagua back into the public eye and sparked discussion about his family background and current life. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185815Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A roundup of 2026 Double Ninth Festival senior benefits, covering amounts, eligibility and payment dates in all 22 cities and counties across Taiwan. Taitung County will pay 2,000 yuan starting October 8, New Taipei City offers up to 20,000 yuan, and centenarians in Nan'ao Township, Yilan, can receive up to 70,000 yuan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185818Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:57:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Qing history expert Mao Liping says there was no building called the “Cold Palace” in the Forbidden City. Yanxi Palace actually served as a place to house Qing dynasty consorts who had fallen out of favor. Located on the outer edge of the palace grounds, it was overcrowded and filled with women whose status had been lowered, confirming that TV dramas portray it inaccurately. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185819https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185819Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Toxicology expert Tan Tun-tzu warns against using baking soda to clean washing machines because it has no disinfecting power and can clump, damaging the machine. She recommends soaking with sodium percarbonate or bleach and warm water to effectively remove mold and grime. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185822Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒為應對超高齡社會醫療負擔，台灣多縣市於2026年起擴大長者健保補助。台東、南投、花蓮等15縣市推出每月最高826元全額代繳方案，多數採免申請及不排富措施，旨在減輕長輩經濟壓力。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185821https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185821Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chen Yi-kuang, chairman of 富邦投顧, outlined a “FORTUNE＋GOLD” stock-picking strategy for Taiwan stocks in 2027 on the program 《下班國際線》. With the index starting from a high base, he said betting solely on the broader market is becoming more difficult and recommended shifting investment focus to individual stocks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185820Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Before the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, 台灣高鐵 experienced severe delays and disorder amid peak crowds. Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai apologized and called for a review of crowd-management plans. Chairman Shih Che, who has no transportation background and has faced a series of missteps, has drawn questions about his leadership ability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185823Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Justice's Investigation Bureau Northern Region Mobile Task Force Station (Northern Station) made a basic blunder in a case, damaging the reputation of its “No. 1 team.” Investigation Bureau Director Chen Bai-li was furious and has ordered a thorough probe to establish responsibility. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185905Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:40:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan's home appliance industry is raising prices amid higher raw material and shipping costs, with SAMPO and Tsann Kuen expecting increases of 3% to 5%. To prepare for new energy-efficiency standards in 2027, companies are pairing government subsidies with promotions on top-tier efficiency products to capture replacement demand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185906Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:20:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan's weighted stock index hit a record 48,475.74 points on Oct. 2, with total market capitalization reaching NT$170.17 trillion. A total of 18 ETFs reached record prices, including 8 active ETFs, reflecting a bull market spreading across a range of themes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185907Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SpaceX’s Starship technology breakthrough is sharply lowering launch costs and driving the evolution of low-Earth-orbit satellites into space-based edge computing nodes. Taiwan-based suppliers such as 昇達科 and 華通 are benefiting from increased demand for radio-frequency components and PCBs, as a supercycle in the space industry gets underway. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185363Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. stocks could see a short squeeze in the fourth quarter as CTA positions swing sharply bearish and $1.3 trillion in corporate buyback funds are about to enter the market. Tech stocks stand to benefit from resilient AI capital spending and a recovery in semiconductor expectations, but volatility in the oil market warrants attention. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185364Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:50:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網David Robinson, OpenAI’s head of safety transparency, left the company last week and criticized its overly reckless corporate culture in an article for The Atlantic, arguing that AI companies should adopt nuclear-level safeguards. Anthropic CEO Amodei also called for slowing development and bringing in third-party reviews. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185522Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:32:14 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署發布高溫資訊，臺南市為黃色燈號，玉井區受影響；南投縣、雲林縣中午前後可能達橙色燈號（36度高溫），建議減少戶外活動並注意防曬與補水。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-09/index-en.html#n3185521Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:32:14 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署發布高溫資訊，南投縣與雲林縣為橙色燈號，有連續出現36度高溫機率；臺南市為黃色燈號。