AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-04 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.htmlOne 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.en Water Outage (Hsinchu City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186931Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:30:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 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. High-temperature information (Tainan City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186930Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:28:13 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心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. High-temperature information (Nantou County, Yunlin County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186929Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:28:13 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 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. Water Outage (Taoyuan City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186932Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:40:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 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. 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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186933Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:28:37 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心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。 Water outage (Keelung City)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186934Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:20:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 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. Water Outage (Miaoli County)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186935Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:30:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 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. [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.]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187000Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部消防署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. [Firefighter Injured] Initial (Final) Reporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186999Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部消防署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. 【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】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187005Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部消防署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。 [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.]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187004Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部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。 [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.]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187003Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部消防署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. [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]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187002Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部消防署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. [Firefighter Injured] Initial (Final) Reporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187001Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部消防署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。 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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187177https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187177Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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。 Russia-Ukraine war flares up again! Zelensky orders stepped-up attacks on Russian refineries in response to Putin’s winter airstrikeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3187178Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:10:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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。 Trump appoints Director of National Intelligence as “AI czar”! White House forms superintelligence task force to assess risks within 120 dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186781Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:11:41 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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。 Taiwan stocks hit a record high despite global market headwinds; these “variables” are in focus next weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186782Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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。 精測 posts record revenue for September and Q3; first-three-quarter total already exceeds last year’s full-year figurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186631Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網精測 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。 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 eventshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186905Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:52:32 +0900Taiwan公視新聞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。 Hualien ambulance carrying no patient sounds siren in rain, crosses into oncoming lane and hits 2 cars, leaving 1 dead and 4 injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-12/index-en-p2.html#n3186904Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:45:40 +0900Taiwan公視新聞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。