# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-04 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 87 items from 6 sources; Japan, 34 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Water Outage (Hsinchu City)

- Published: 2026-10-04T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610041130&info=20038702
- anchor: #n3186931
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Hsinchu City due to emergency repairs at No. 273, Section 2, Guangfu Road, affecting several neighborhoods in the East District. The outage is in effect from 2026年10月4日11:23 to 16:00.

Facts:
- No. 273, Section 2, Guangfu Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-04T11:23:54
- End time: 2026-10-04T16:00:00

## High-temperature information (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-04T12:28:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_heat_202610041128001&info=20038701
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4235550-en.html
- anchor: #n3186930

The Central Weather Administration issued a high-temperature advisory for Tainan City. Around noon today (4), Nantou County and Yunlin County are under an orange alert, with a chance of consecutive temperatures reaching 36 degrees; Tainan City is under a yellow alert.

Facts:
- 36-degree heat
- Today (4)

## High-temperature information (Nantou County, Yunlin County)

- Published: 2026-10-04T12:28:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_heat_202610041128001&info=20038700
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4235549-en.html
- anchor: #n3186929
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署 issued a high-temperature advisory, placing Nantou County and Yunlin County under an orange alert and Tainan City under a yellow alert, and reminding the public to use sun protection and stay hydrated.

Facts:
- 36-degree heat
- Effective time: 2026-10-04T11:27:00
- Expiration time: 2026-10-04T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

- Published: 2026-10-04T11:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610041040&info=20038699
- anchor: #n3186932
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 said a leak repair at No. 581, Section 3, Yuemei Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, caused water outages in Heping Village in Dayuan District and Yuemei Village in Zhongli District, Taoyuan City.

Facts:
- No. 581, Section 3, Yuemei Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-04T10:32:50
- End time: 2026-10-04T14:30:00

## Strong Wind Advisory for Land Areas (Yellow Alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Tainan City, Penghu County)

- Published: 2026-10-04T11:28:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_strong-wind_202610041028001&info=20038698
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4235553-en.html
- anchor: #n3186933
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署發布陸上強風特報（黃色燈號），指出東北風增強，4日晚至5日晚部分地區平均風力達6級以上或陣風8級以上，提醒民眾注意戶外安全及行車減速。

Facts:
- Average winds of scale 6 or above
- Gusts of scale 8 or above

## Water outage (Keelung City)

- Published: 2026-10-04T11:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610041020&info=20038697
- anchor: #n3186934
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Dongming Village in Xinyi District, Keelung City, as emergency repairs are being carried out due to a malfunction at a booster station.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-04T10:16:10
- End time: 2026-10-04T15:00:00

## Water Outage (Miaoli County)

- Published: 2026-10-04T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610040930&info=20038696
- anchor: #n3186935
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 said emergency repairs were underway for a burst pipe beside Renlong Bridge in Xinlong Village, Tongluo Township, causing water outages in Shenglong, Xinlong and Xinglong villages in Tongluo Township, Miaoli County. The outage is from 9:21 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on 2026年10月4日.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-04T09:21:39
- End time: 2026-10-04T12:30:00

## [Building Materials Store Fire] [A fire broke out at “德昌建材行” on Wenquan Road in Yuanshan Township, Yilan County, at 22:36 on the 3rd. It has been extinguished. A total of 6 people were rescued, including 4 with no signs of life and 1 with minor injuries, all of whom were taken to hospital. The other 1 did not require hospital treatment.]

- Published: 2026-10-04T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=22031
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4235564-en.html
- anchor: #n3187000
- Companies mentioned: 德昌建材行、陽明交通大學附設醫院蘭陽院區

A fire broke out at 德昌建材行 in Yuanshan Township, Yilan County. Firefighters rescued 6 people; 4 died, 1 sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital, and the other 1 was unharmed.

Facts:
- The fire department dispatched 30 vehicles
- 103 people
- 4 people with no signs of life
- 1 person with minor injuries

## [Firefighter Injured] Initial (Final) Report

- Published: 2026-10-04T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=22032
- anchor: #n3186999
- Companies mentioned: 德昌建材行、陽明交通大學附設醫院蘭陽院區

A firefighter from the Sanxing Team was taken to the emergency department at 陽明交通大學附設醫院蘭陽院區 for observation after developing difficulty breathing and feeling unwell while responding to the fire at 德昌建材行 in Yuanshan Township in the early hours of the 4th. He will subsequently be admitted for treatment.

Facts:
- 02:23 on the 4th

## 【山域事故】【3日05:03臺中市和平區「南湖大山」1男獨攀，左腳腳踝嚴重扭傷、無法行走，空勤直升機及本署特搜共勤成功救援送醫】

- Published: 2026-10-03T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=22026
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4235569-en.html
- anchor: #n3187005
- Companies mentioned: 空勤總隊、消防署、東勢榮民醫院

臺中市和平區南湖大山發生山域事故，一名45歲男子獨攀時左腳腳踝嚴重扭傷無法行走，經空勤總隊黑鷹直升機與消防署特搜人員共勤救援，於08:53降落東勢區河濱公園並送醫。

Facts:
- 05:03 Emergency call received
- 05:44消防局申請空勤總隊直升機
- 07:57空勤總隊UH-60M(黑鷹)型機、編號NA-705清泉崗機場起飛
- 08:24 Landed at Nanhu Lodge to pick up the climber
- 08:53 Landed at Dongshi Riverside Park and transported the climber to 東勢榮民醫院
- 1 man (45 years old)
- 1 ambulance, 2 people
- 1 aviation helicopter sortie
- 2 deployments by this agency’s special rescue personnel

## [Residential Fire] [A fire broke out at a home on Lianxing Road in North District, Hsinchu City, at 11:14 on the 3rd. It has been extinguished; 1 man was rescued and was uninjured.]

- Published: 2026-10-03T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=22027
- anchor: #n3187004
- Companies mentioned: 消防局、消防署

新竹市北區聯興路住宅發生火災，消防局出動10車20人撲滅，救出1名男子且無受傷。

Facts:
- 5-story reinforced concrete building
- 10 vehicles, 20 personnel
- 1 man rescued
- The fire burned an area of approximately 30 square meters

## [Vehicle Fire] [At 13:34 on the 3rd, a fire broke out involving 2 charging electric mini-scooters at the outdoor parking lot of the Luzhu District Office, No. 150, Nankan Road, Luzhu District, Taoyuan City. The fire has been extinguished, with no casualties.]

- Published: 2026-10-03T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=22028
- anchor: #n3187003

A fire involving 2 charging electric mini-scooters broke out at the outdoor parking lot of the Luzhu District Office, No. 150, Nankan Road, Luzhu District, Taoyuan City. The fire has been extinguished, with no casualties.

Facts:
- The fire department dispatched 8 vehicles and 21 personnel
- 2 charging electric mini-scooters burned
- Burned area about 5 square meters

## [News Monitoring—Road Traffic Accident] [ETtoday新聞雲 report: Breaking: Ambulance loses control while coming off a bridge in the rain in Hualien, “crashes into 2 trucks”; 1 person critically injured]

- Published: 2026-10-03T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=22029
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4235566-en.html
- anchor: #n3187002
- Companies mentioned: ETtoday新聞雲、玉里榮民醫院、鳳林榮民醫院、交通部、運輸安全委員會、衛生福利部、消防署

A chain-reaction crash involving an ambulance, a pickup truck and a van occurred in Guangfu Township, Hualien County, leaving 1 person dead and 3 injured and taken to hospital.

Facts:
- 5 vehicles dispatched
- 10 people
- 3 people seriously or slightly injured

## [Firefighter Injured] Initial (Final) Report

- Published: 2026-10-03T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=22030
- anchor: #n3187001
- Companies mentioned: 中山醫學大學附設醫院、消防署、本署綜合企劃組、人事室、指揮中心督察科

消防署指揮中心一名男小隊長於3日備勤時出現頭暈、嘔吐及無力症狀，送醫後診斷為耳石脫落，並於4日凌晨返隊休息。

Facts:
- 22:44 on the 3rd
- 02:05 on the 4th

## Stocks fluctuate and U.S. Treasury yields rise—no need to panic! Nomura offers a solution: fire on all 3 cylinders with “growth + infrastructure + bonds”

- Published: 2026-10-04T13:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6621158
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4235668-en.html
- anchor: #n3187177
- Companies mentioned: 野村投信

In response to volatility in U.S. stocks and rising U.S. Treasury yields, 野村投信 recommends that investors adopt a “growth + infrastructure + bonds” strategy. Investing in AI-related power infrastructure and high-yield bonds can diversify the risk of being overly concentrated in technology stocks and build an all-weather portfolio。

Facts:
- 野村投信 has proposed an all-weather investment strategy built around a three-pronged approach: “growth + infrastructure + bonds”。
- Demand for AI computing is growing exponentially, driving demand for power, transmission and distribution systems, and grid upgrades。
- The infrastructure industry has transformed into a new sector that combines stable cash flows with structural growth momentum。
- Bond yields are currently at relatively high levels by historical standards, offering attractive income opportunities。
- Electrification and the energy transition are accelerating in Europe and the United States, while demand for liquefied natural gas remains strong。
- Portfolios need to seek diverse sources of returns to avoid excessive concentration of capital in a handful of large technology stocks。

## Russia-Ukraine war flares up again! Zelensky orders stepped-up attacks on Russian refineries in response to Putin’s winter airstrikes

- Published: 2026-10-04T13:10:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6621097
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4235667-en.html
- anchor: #n3187178

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine would step up attacks on Russian refineries in response to Russia’s expanded attacks on civilian targets. Kyiv has also launched a counteroffensive dubbed “Vivaldi” to recapture territory, while reiterating its aim of not targeting civilians。

Facts:
- Zelensky said Ukraine would intensify attacks on Russian refineries in response to Russia’s new airstrike strategy。
- Ukraine is carrying out a counteroffensive codenamed “Vivaldi” and has recaptured about 140 square kilometers in the Donbas region。
- Zelensky stressed that Ukraine would not imitate Russian forces’ indiscriminate attacks on civilian facilities, but would retaliate against energy facilities to cut off funding for the war。
- In recent weeks, Russia has continued to attack Kyiv with drones and missiles, targeting energy and telecommunications facilities as well as transportation infrastructure。

## Trump appoints Director of National Intelligence as “AI czar”! White House forms superintelligence task force to assess risks within 120 days

- Published: 2026-10-04T12:11:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6621180
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4235505-en.html
- anchor: #n3186781

Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Clayton to lead the White House’s “superintelligence task force,” which is responsible for assessing AI risks within 120 days. Trump favors light-touch regulation to maintain an edge over China, while Treasury Secretary Bessent has called for voluntary industry oversight。

Facts:
- Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Clayton to lead the newly formed White House “superintelligence task force”。
- The superintelligence task force must submit an assessment report on AI risks and opportunities within 120 days。
- Trump opposes new AI regulations, saying they would weaken the United States’ ability to compete with China。
- The superintelligence task force’s vice chairs include Michael, Cooper, and FTC Chair Ferguson。
- Treasury Secretary Bessent criticized AI leaders’ warnings as alarmist and called on companies to regulate themselves。
- Sachs previously served as the lead on AI affairs early in Trump’s second term。
- Members of the superintelligence task force include senior cabinet officials such as Vice President Vance and Defense Secretary Hegseth。

## Taiwan stocks hit a record high despite global market headwinds; these “variables” are in focus next week

- Published: 2026-10-04T12:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6618447
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4235506-en.html
- anchor: #n3186782
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、百事可樂、達美航空

Buoyed by semiconductor capacity expansion and strength in U.S. technology stocks, Taiwan stocks bucked the trend and hit a record high this week. Investors should watch geopolitical developments, Federal Reserve policy, earnings reports, and other variables next week. A diversified asset allocation strategy is recommended。

Facts:
- The Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index rose 0.94% this week, bucking the trend to hit a record high。
- The U.S. personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.3% month over month and 3.4% year over year in August, both below market expectations。
- Markets now see the probability of an October rate hike falling to about 25%。
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.74% over the week, while the S&P 500 fell 0.98%。
- The final estimate of U.S. second-quarter gross domestic product was revised up to 2.2%。

## 精測 posts record revenue for September and Q3; first-three-quarter total already exceeds last year’s full-year figure

- Published: 2026-10-04T11:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6620936
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4235339-en.html
- anchor: #n3186631
- Companies mentioned: 精測、精測(6510-TW)

精測 posted record revenue in September, with revenue for the first three quarters already exceeding last year’s full-year total. The company is benefiting from rising demand for AI chip testing, continues to expand capacity, and has showcased next-generation solutions, pointing to positive momentum ahead。

Facts:
- 精測 reported September revenue of NT$652 million, up 55.9% year over year
- 精測 reported third-quarter revenue of NT$1.905 billion, up 16.2% quarter over quarter
- 精測’s revenue for the first three quarters totaled NT$4.902 billion, already exceeding its full-year revenue last year
- 精測 showcased next-generation high-frequency, high-power, and high-pin-count probe cards at 2026 SEMICON Taiwan
- 精測 is benefiting from simultaneous growth in orders from AI, HPC, and AI ASIC customers

## Taiwan wins 12 fewer medals at the Nagoya Asian Games than at the previous edition, but sets a record with first-ever medals in 13 events

- Published: 2026-10-04T12:52:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/829787
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4235547-en.html
- anchor: #n3186905

The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have concluded, with Taiwan’s team winning 5 gold, 17 silver, and 33 bronze medals, for a total of 55 medals and a 15th-place finish. Compared with the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou, the total medal count fell by 12, but Taiwan set a record by winning medals in 13 events for the first time in its history。

Facts:
- 482 athletes
- 5 gold medals
- 17 silver
- 33 bronze
- 55 medals in total
- Ranked 15th
- 19 gold medals
- 20 silver medals
- 28 bronze medals
- 67 medals in total
- Ranked 6th overall
- 14 fewer gold medals
- 3 silver medals
- 12 fewer medals overall
- 5 more bronze medals
- 13 medals were the first ever won by Taiwan at the Asian Games
- After 60 years
- A 25-year Asian Games medal drought
- 13-year national team career
- Won back-to-back titles
- Three consecutive Asian Games
- Just 12 years old
- 14-year-old skateboarding prodigy
- 1 silver medal
- 1 bronze medal
- Won 2 bronze medals
- Both won silver
- 2 bronze medals
- 1 gold
- Since the 21st century
- After 28 years
- 16 years
- A medal after 16 years
- 2014 Incheon Asian Games
- A medal after 12 years
- Won a medal again after 12 years
- 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games
- After 8 years

## Hualien ambulance carrying no patient sounds siren in rain, crosses into oncoming lane and hits 2 cars, leaving 1 dead and 4 injured

- Published: 2026-10-04T11:45:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/829835
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4235545-en.html
- anchor: #n3186904

A traffic accident occurred on Provincial Highway 9 in Guangfu Township, Hualien County, when a private ambulance carrying no patient apparently skidded in the rain and crossed into the opposing lane, hitting 2 cars and leaving 1 person dead and 4 injured。

Facts:
- Driver, aged 54
- A 75-year-old man surnamed Kao
- A 73-year-old man surnamed Chen
- At kilometer marker 236.5 on Provincial Highway 9