AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-04 18:00–21:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 65 items from 3 sources; Japan, 23 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en AI Suspected of Aiding Personal Data Leaks in South Korea’s Financial Sector; Lee Jae-myung Orders Thorough Investigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191316https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191316Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:48:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korea’s financial sector has recently seen multiple personal data leaks, and authorities have not ruled out the possibility that attacks used artificial intelligence (AI). President Lee Jae-myung has ordered a thorough investigation and countermeasures. Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eog-weon called for using AI to defend against AI attacks and comprehensively upgrading cybersecurity systems. Lai Ching-te Backs Positive Campaigning: Cognitive Warfare Has Begun; Hopes ‘Ocean Currents’ Will Unite and Not Be Swept Awayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191317https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191317Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:48:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang held a rally to inaugurate his campaign headquarters, with former President Tsai Ing-wen making a surprise appearance to show her support. In his remarks, President Lai Ching-te praised Shen for sticking to positive campaigning and his principles, and stressed that cognitive warfare has begun. He urged supporters to unite as an “ocean current” and not be swept away by countercurrents, while rejecting claims that the nomination was intended only to constrain Chiang Wan-an. Surrealist Poetry Spans a Century, From Tainan to Paris; French Translation of the Windmill Poetry Society Publishedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191318https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191318Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:44:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe French translation of The Burning Cheeks, an anthology by the Windmill Poetry Society, has been published by French publisher Circé出版社. The book presents works by surrealist poets from Taiwan’s Japanese colonial period in Japanese, Chinese and French. China-Philippines Tensions: More Than a Hundred Chinese-Language Teachers Withdraw to China in Stageshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191315https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191315Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:43:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAmid strained China-Philippines relations and criticism of Chinese-language education by a U.S. think tank and the Philippine defense secretary, 菲華商聯總會 and 華教中心 decided on safety grounds to withdraw about 150 Chinese teachers from across the Philippines and send them back in stages. 中聯油脂 Applies to Resume Operations for the 2nd Time; Taichung City Government Says Approval Denied for Lack of Concrete Improvementshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191312Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:20:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中聯油品 was ordered to suspend operations by 台中市政府 after benzopyrene levels exceeded standards. It applied to resume operations 2 times during the shutdown; the 1st application was rejected, while the 2nd was returned for correction because it lacked verification of concrete results. It is still not allowed to resume operations. Li Sichuan Holds Major Banqiao Rally, Calls for Shared Prosperity Across Taipei and New Taipei and Vows to Shoulder New Taipei’s Futurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191308Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:06:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKuomintang New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan held a major rally in Banqiao, drawing support onstage from KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang, Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu, New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, among others. Li said he hoped to work with Chiang to achieve shared prosperity across Taipei and New Taipei, and pledged to shoulder New Taipei’s future. Hou said he was passing the baton of a strong record to Li to carry their shared dream forward. Philippines Raids Online Scam Operations, Arrests More Than 200 Suspects, Most of Them Chinesehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191306Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:57:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPhilippine law enforcement agencies raided illegal online gambling operators in Zamboanga Sibugay province in the south, arresting more than 200 foreign suspects, most of them Chinese, and seizing a large quantity of electronic equipment. Taitung County Race Heats Up: Ko Wen-je Campaigns for Wu Hsiu-hua; Peng Chi-ming and Chen Ying Plant Treeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191307Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:56:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taitung County governor’s race is heating up. Kuomintang candidate Wu Hsiu-hua launched her campaign headquarters with support from Eric Chu and Ko Wen-je, while Democratic Progressive Party candidate Chen Ying planted trees with Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming and put forward the platform “Mountains and Sea, Growing Together; Resilient Taitung.” DPP Heavyweights Gather as Shen Po-yang Opens Campaign Headquarters, Hopes Warm ‘Ocean Current’ Will Reach Taipei City Hallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191180https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191180Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:50:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang held the opening event for his campaign headquarters on Oct. 4, drawing support from DPP heavyweights including President Lai Ching-te and former President Tsai Ing-wen. Shen made the “ocean current” the campaign’s central theme, stressing policy discussion and positive campaigning. The event announced that more than 120,000 people had taken part. Yilan Building Materials Store Fire Kills 4; Wu Tsung-hsien Proposes Disaster-Prevention Urban Renewal, Lin Kuo-chang Advocates Subsidies to Replace Wiringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191179https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191179Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:43:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire at a building materials store in Yilan killed 4 people. Kuomintang Yilan County governor candidate Wu Tsung-hsien proposed 3 main policies, including promoting disaster-prevention urban renewal, while Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lin Kuo-chang called for considering subsidies to replace aging electrical wiring. Taiwan Enters 35th at Asian Games Closing Ceremony; Flag-Bearer Wang Chieh-ling Is Youngest Everhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191177https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191177Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:39:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA名古屋亞運閉幕式台灣代表團以英文T字開頭排第35進場，17歲跆拳道選手王婕菱擔任掌旗官創最年輕紀錄；本屆台灣獲5金17銀33銅，總獎金1億9410萬元新台幣。 菲律賓追查南海炸魚漁船 控中國海警出手阻撓https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191109Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:26:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA菲律賓海岸防衛隊在中業島附近追查涉嫌炸藥捕魚的外國漁船時，遭中國海警船隻阻撓及解放军直升机盘旋示警，菲方指控中方無執法權且協助違法者逃脫。 James Soong Campaigns in Taichung, Says Banning Drugs Is More Important Than Banning Smokinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191031Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:19:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA親民黨主席宋楚瑜赴台中為黨籍參選人黃朝淵站台，強調禁毒比禁菸更重要，指出毒品問題與黑道、詐騙集團掛鉤，對社會危害嚴重。 Li Sichuan Holds New Taipei Rally; Han Kuo-yu, Cheng Li-wun and Huang Kuo-chang Show Their Supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191032Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:17:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKuomintang New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan held his first major rally in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, with KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang and Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu among those attending to show support. Cheng highlighted Li’s experience rising from the grassroots, Huang called on people to support Taiwan’s values, and Han wished Li success after a difficult journey. KMT Calls for Debate on Drug Policy; Chiang Wan-an: Opposition to Drugs Is Not a Matter of Choosing Sideshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191029Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:13:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國民黨 Culture and Communications Committee director Chen Yi-hsin called on Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and 民進黨 candidate Shen Po-yang to hold a public debate on drug policy. Chiang said combating drugs is a matter of right and wrong, not a debate with opposing sides to choose from, and stressed a zero-tolerance stance. CPBL pitchers are strong but have few wins; Lin Yueh-ping: because the competition is closehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191030Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:12:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACPBL pitchers have performed exceptionally well this year but have recorded few wins. Uni-Lions manager Lin Yueh-ping said the teams’ pitchers are evenly matched and scores are tight, leading to more comebacks and making games more dependent on bullpen stability. Huang Shih-yao gives it his all in every game as he plays for Kuaibao for the last time in the Black Panther Flag tournamenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191023Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:08:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Black Panther Flag National High School Baseball Tournament is about to begin. It will be the last time 「穀保家商」 competes under that school name; the team will subsequently move to 三重高中. National team player Huang Shih-yao represented the team at a press conference and said he has deep ties to his alma mater and will give it his all in every game. He also shared his experience interacting with South Korean ace Ha Hyeon-seung at the Asian Youth Championships. Giant pink ribbon outside Taipei City Hall; cancer group urges regular breast screening for people aged 40 to 74 for PINK healthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191024Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:08:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 中華民國乳癌病友協會 held its 「2026 Light Up the Two-Tone Pink Ribbon」 event outside Taipei City Hall, urging women aged 40 to 74 to undergo regular mammography screening. Statistics from the 國健署 show that 1.26 million people were screened in fiscal year 114, up 36.3% from the year before last. Northeast monsoon to bring cooler weather over the coming week; heavy rain possible in Greater Taipei and the northeast on the 5thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191020Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:02:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 氣象署 said the northeast monsoon will bring cooler weather over the coming week. Local heavy rain is possible in Greater Taipei and the northeast on the 5th. From the 6th to the 10th, lows will be around 22 to 24 degrees; temperatures in the Zhunan and Miaoli areas may fall below 20 degrees on the 8th and 9th. U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa suspected of murder; Japan summons U.S. ambassador and commander to protesthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191021Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:02:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa Ballard is suspected of killing 39-year-old Anna Ogi in Naha. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi separately summoned U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass and U.S. Forces Japan Commander Yost to lodge strong protests. The U.S. side pledged full cooperation with the investigation. Private notary system marks 25th anniversary; Vice President Hsiao hopes preventive justice will reach every communityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191022Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:01:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the private notary system, recognizing notaries’ contributions to the judicial system and society. She said she hopes to deepen livelihood policies and put preventive justice into practice to ease pressure on the courts, while improving regulations to ensure the notarial profession’s sustainable development. 「Slave labor theory」 goes viral on Chinese social media, satirizing low pay and exploitative working conditionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190898Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:51:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 「slave labor theory」 has taken off online in China, satirizing how low pay and exploitative management lead to poor-quality products and services, while reflecting the anxieties of young people at the bottom of society. Labor rights records deleted; Chinese online commentator Feng Rui reportedly detainedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190899Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:47:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFeng Rui (Xiao Wu), an online commentator who has long focused on labor rights in China, has reportedly gone missing and been detained by authorities in recent days. The 微信公眾號 he ran, 「恰帕斯東風電視機」, has stopped updating, and a lengthy post he previously published on 「2025 labor rights incidents」 has also been deleted. 朱宗慶打擊樂團’s 「六部曲」 refines percussion to its essence, marking another milestone for percussion theaterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190896Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:42:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA朱宗慶打擊樂團 performed the final show of 「六部曲」 at the National Theater in Taipei. The work is a signature production for the ensemble’s 40th anniversary and will tour central and southern Taiwan. Li Dong-ming takes the mound in final game seeking 11th win; Chang Yi eyes chance to claim holds titlehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190897Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:40:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the 中華職棒 富邦悍將隊’s final game of the season, pitcher Li Dong-ming will start and seek his 11th personal win, while Chang Yi will look for an opportunity to claim the holds title. Li Yang: Asian Games athletes feel greater support from Sports Ministry and will maintain ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190893Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:38:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASports Minister Li Yang returned to Taiwan with some Asian Games athletes, saying they have felt greater support from the ministry and that it will continue. Athletes including Lin Yu-ting, Chen Nien-chin and the women’s golf team shared their feelings about winning medals and expressed their thanks. U.S. director of national intelligence confirms appointment as AI czar, to lead new White House grouphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190892Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:32:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. Director of National Intelligence Clayton confirmed that Trump appointed him AI czar. He will lead a new White House group tasked with submitting a report on AI risks and opportunities within 120 days. Lien Chan-wen joins Hsieh Kuo-liang in market canvassing, praises his ability to lead Keelung forwardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190890Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:26:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國民黨 Central Evaluation Committee Chairman Lien Chan-wen accompanied Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang on a canvassing visit to Xinyi Market, praising his ability to lead Keelung’s progress. Hsieh cited improvements in household sewer connections and pedestrian traffic deaths and injuries. 什麼是「美沙冬」、為何可毒品減害 中央社QA一次看https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190891Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:25:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中央社 explains in a Q&A how methadone and buprenorphine work as drug harm-reduction treatments, noting that they can ease withdrawal symptoms and lower the risks of infection and death. It also outlines Taiwan’s current subsidy policy and experts’ views on maintenance treatment. Fall training mobilizes the entire 悍將 squad; Goto Mitsutaka: No players can take a breakhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190888Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:20:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華職棒富邦悍將隊, out of contention for the playoffs, has announced its fall training plan. Manager Goto Mitsutaka said all players under 30 must take part unless injured, emphasizing the need to improve their physical fitness. 悍將 Blue-and-white alliance in Taichung: Lu Hsiu-yen, Huang Kuo-chang and Chiang Chi-chen campaign for the TPPhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190887Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:18:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣民眾黨台中市議員參選人連小華舉行競選總部成立大會，民眾黨主席黃國昌、台中市長盧秀燕及國民黨台中市長參選人江啟臣到場站台，展現藍白合與在野大聯盟合作範例。 Zelensky: Russian airstrikes are forcing civilians to flee cities; Ukraine will target refineries in responsehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190886Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:15:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had issued new military guidelines aimed at forcing people to leave cities such as Kyiv by attacking civilian targets. Ukraine will step up attacks on Russian refineries in response, but will not target civilians. Hsiao Bi-khim praises Shen Po-yang as a ‘walking knowledge base,’ hopes he can bring warmth and hope to Taipeihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190881Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:08:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic Progressive Party candidate for Taipei mayor Shen Po-yang held a campaign headquarters opening event attended by Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, Premier Cho Jung-tai and other party and government officials. Hsiao praised Shen as a “walking knowledge base” and said she hoped he would bring hope to Taipei. Cho criticized incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an as insincere and accused him of bringing back privilege. Tsai Chi-chang and Chen Chi-mai also voiced their support, hoping the Nov. 28 election would bring change to Taipei. Zhang Fengqi sings and dances in stage play, delighted that his son sees him as an ‘idol’https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190882Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:04:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAActor Zhang Fengqi is taking part in the charity stage play “Mengjia Big Brother.” He clarified that he has no plans to become a monk and revealed that his son regards him as an idol. Chao Chien-ming says he has returned children’s education fund; Chen Hsing-yu says children have no objectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190880Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:03:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChao Chien-ming said in a statement that he had returned an education fund of about NT$33 million to his three children. Chen Hsing-yu said the children had no objection. 悍將 have failed to reach the championship series for 10 straight years; Goto Mitsutaka: The team still lacks abilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190878Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:57:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華職棒's 富邦悍將隊 recorded its most wins in nearly 7 years this season but has failed to reach the Taiwan Series for 10 consecutive years. Manager Goto Mitsutaka said the team's performance in crucial moments showed it still lacked ability, particularly its inability to shake off nervousness in high-pressure games. The pitching-centered defensive strategy used this season also fell short of expectations. Yang Shuang-zi’s “Taiwan Travelogue” event in Germany marred by broken interpretation; 春山出版 urgently replaces interpreterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190879Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:56:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn event for the German edition of International Booker Prize winner Yang Shuang-zi’s “Taiwan Travelogue” at the Literaturhaus München in Germany drew controversy over poor interpretation. 春山出版 said in a statement that Germany-based writer Lin Yu-li would serve as the designated German interpreter going forward. Visual observation of snow on Mount Fuji: Japan’s century-old practice becomes historyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190755Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:53:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本甲府地方氣象台自1894年起以目視方式觀測富士山「初冠雪」，因受天氣與人力負擔限制，今秋起改用氣象雷達、AMeDAS及衛星等技術進行客觀觀測。 Chen Su-yueh forms arts and culture support group, unveils 6 initiatives to accelerate cultural developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190756Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:53:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic Progressive Party candidate for Changhua County magistrate Chen Su-yueh formed an arts and culture support group and said that, if elected, she would pursue 6 initiatives to accelerate cultural development. These include partnering with local colleges and universities to establish a cultural talent academy to train curators and designers. 【TGC Toyama 2026】LIL LEAGUE named as the featured main artist! A special collaboration with local team Toyama Grouses’ dance team G.O.WElite also announced as a surprise!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191314https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191314Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社W TOKYO announced that LIL LEAGUE will be the main artist at “SBI GROUP presents TGC TOYAMA 2026,” to be held on Nov. 21, 2026. It also made a surprise announcement of a special collaboration with Toyama Grouses’ exclusive dance team G.O.WElite. 【群馬クレインサンダーズ：試合結果】10/4(日) vs 茨城ロボッツ りそなグループ B.LEAGUE 2026-27 B.LEAGUE PREMIER リーグ戦https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191313https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191313Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:28:58 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Gunma Crane Thunders defeated the Ibaraki Robots to claim 4 straight wins to open the season. Head coach Kyle Milling and players Trey Jones and Ko Flippen commented on how the team was able to play its style despite Stanley’s absence, as well as improving consistency and preparing for the next game against Ryukyu. Automatically generates a “voice blueprint” for characters from the original work. The translation reflects each character’s way of speaking and even how it breaks down.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191309Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:11:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Miosync has developed “Divergence-Z,” a translation environment for creative works such as novels and scripts. The tool automatically generates a “voice blueprint” from the original work, including characters’ speech patterns and how their emotions break down, and is designed to maintain consistency from chapter to chapter. It operates using the BYOK model and is seeking pilot partners among individual authors and platforms. Launching recruitment support for the construction and manufacturing industries. A practitioner whose work has been featured in 3 case studies in the Cabinet Office’s Professional Human Resources Utilization Guidebook and who has supported more than 200 companies offers comprehensive assistance, from building a recruitment foundation to training staff. 砂川大輔事務所https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191310Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES砂川大輔事務所 is launching recruitment support for small and medium-sized companies in the construction and manufacturing industries. Its representative, whose work has been featured in 3 case studies in a Cabinet Office guidebook, provides comprehensive support from workforce planning to staff training and has supported more than 200 companies. 10月4日(日) スターズ神戸戦 試合結果​ #21宮田大輔の逆転弾！5-2で勝利し２連勝！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191311Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:04:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESH.C.栃木日光アイスバックス defeated スターズ神戸 5-2 in the 2026-2027 Asia League Ice Hockey regular season, held on Oct. 4 at Amagasaki Sports Forest Ice Skating Rink, earning their 2nd consecutive win. 【Oct. 4 is Securities Investment Day!】Sayuri Matsumura unveils her “future timeline,” charting her ideal life plan! “CAMP for Thinking About the Future” DAY 2 heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191303Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本証券業協会, （株）日本取引所グループ and （一社）資産運用業協会 held “CAMP for Thinking About the Future” DAY 2 on Oct. 4, where Sayuri Matsumura unveiled her “future timeline,” charting her ideal life plan. Bringing the entire “craft-making floor” to Ebisu, Tokyo! tamaki niime opens a directly operated store!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191302Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMEStamaki niime will open its directly operated store “tamaki niime ebisu” in Ebisu, Tokyo, on Oct. 23, 2026. The store aims to be a “spinning & stockroom” where visitors can experience the craft-making process, with a glass-walled booth where they can watch cotton being spun into yarn, as well as a stockroom. 【MOTTERU】10/4(日) 20:00スタート「楽天お買い物マラソン」にて新商品・人気商品を最大約50%OFFで販売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191301Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社MOTTERUは、10月4日20:00から開催される「楽天お買い物マラソン」に合わせて、人気製品や新商品など100点を最大約50%オフで販売する。 【Watch for 440 yen】Grab 5 points with a master instructor’s brilliant lecture! One last push for the real estate licensing exam!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191304Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:55:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社夢来備人が提供する宅建学習アプリ「宅スマ」が、10月5日からファイナル講義を月額440円で提供開始。また、プレミアムプランは月額990円で全動画視聴可能。 【“2-month-free tuition campaign” now underway】Writer’s Cafeterrace, a writers’ development salon where editors are serious about nurturing talenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191305Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:49:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Mind One launched “Writer's Cafeterrace,” an online salon for intermediate-level writers, on Sept. 30, 2026. For a monthly fee of 1,980 yen, it offers practical courses, chat support and a community, and is currently running a “2-month-free tuition campaign.” 岡田将生がロエベ 2027春夏ショーに来場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191178Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:31:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Oct. 2, ロエベ unveiled its 2027 Spring/Summer collection in Paris. Actor Masaki Okada attended the show, wearing a pre-collection leather jacket by the creative director and a bag commemorating the brand’s 180th anniversary. Preorders begin for “HiBreak Dual 3,” an E Ink smartphone supporting 85FPShttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191108Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:22:42 +0900JapanPR TIMESBigme has opened preorders for its new “HiBreak Dual 3” on its official website. The E Ink smartphone supports 85FPS and features a detachable LCD sub-display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor and Android 16. ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 10月4日開催 琉球アスティーダ vs 静岡ジェード 試合結果https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191025Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:05:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES琉球アスティーダ defeated 静岡ジェード 3-2. TV anime “Our Chosen Best Adventure”: Non-credit opening and ending theme videos sung by Ayumi Miyazaki and Takayoshi Tanimoto released!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191028Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESToei Animation has released non-credit videos for the opening and ending themes sung by Ayumi Miyazaki and Takayoshi Tanimoto for “Our Chosen Best Adventure,” which features episodes from 4 Digimon anime series selected by fan votes from around the world. [Radio app GERA] Event for “Laland's Koe-dame Radio,” “Super-Rich White Christmas ’26,” announced!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191027Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRadio app GERA, operated by 株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ, announced that it will hold “Super-Rich White Christmas ’26,” an event for the program “Laland's Koe-dame Radio,” at Yurakucho Yomiuri Hall on December 18, 2026. Mone Kamishiraishi: A live program featuring her first outdoor festival as organizer in Yokohama, along with footage from her triumphant homecoming concert in Kagoshima, will air and stream on WOWOW in December! A special program going behind the scenes of both live events will also air in November!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191026Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark the 10th anniversary of Mone Kamishiraishi's debut as a singer, WOWOW has announced a special program going behind the scenes of her September homecoming concert in Kagoshima and October outdoor festival in Yokohama, to air in November, as well as a live program featuring footage from both events, to air and stream in December. [TAC Police Officer and Firefighter (Firefighter)] Limited streaming on 10/6 (Tue.) and 10/11 (Sun.): “Understand It in 30 Minutes! Short Guidance” Get the information you need quickly with an easy-to-follow explanation!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190894Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC株式会社 will offer a limited YouTube stream of “Understand It in 30 Minutes! Short Guidance” on October 6 and 11 for people considering taking the police officer and firefighter exams. An autumn discount campaign is also underway for students in the accelerated preparatory course targeting successful exam results in 2027. Put your current job into perspective, one line at a time. “Practical Workplace Review Lab” now availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190895Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:32:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESリクエスト株式会社 has launched a website called “Practical Workplace Review Lab,” based on data from 980 companies and 33.8万人. The tool can organize a requested task in a single line and create a “confirmation memo” PDF to clarify items to check and tasks to complete. AnAn × theatrical anime “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend” limited-time collaboration begins October 16. The “Rascal Does Not Dream All-You-Can-Eat Set” returnshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190889Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:18:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES七輪焼肉安安, operated by 株式会社富士達, will hold a limited-time collaboration with the theatrical anime “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend” starting October 16, and will offer the “Rascal Does Not Dream All-You-Can-Eat Set.” [Limited for autumn] 5 limited-edition goshuin stamps to be issued at 生田神社 in Kobe!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190883Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:05:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES生田神社 in Kobe will issue 5 types of limited-edition autumn goshuin stamps for a limited time in October of Reiwa 8 (some from September). The designs use paper-cutting techniques and feature motifs such as the Kikka Shrine Garden and butterflies dancing among autumn leaves. The offering price is ¥500 or ¥1,000. Connecting nature experiences with the development of environmental leaders. We have published an activity report by youth community-building group 「サガつく！」, which proposed a plan for using Lakeside Hokuzan in Fujicho, Saga City, in September 2025!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190885Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES「サガつく！」, a group affiliated with 一般社団法人Re-Generation, conducted fieldwork and proposed a utilization plan at the leisure spot Lakeside Hokuzan in Fujicho, Saga City, in September 2025, and has published a report on its activities. Kappi, creator of “Eren the Southpaw,” to appear! Public recording of “Manga Radio” to be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190884Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社viviONは、ニッポン放送のポッドキャスト番組「マンガのラジオ」のスポンサーを務め、『左ききのエレン』原作者のかっぴー先生をゲストに迎えた公開収録を実施した。収録内容は10月4日から配信され、連動してviviONのコミックサービス「comipo」でかっぴー氏の特集ページが公開される。 Commercialization of the coffee-roasting business platform “RoCoBeL” begins. Recruitment opens for RoCoBeL roasting, sales and purchasing friends.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190877Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:47:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESビーンズ・コネクティッド株式会社 launched the coffee-roasting business platform “RoCoBeL” on October 1, 2026, and began full-scale recruitment of roasting, sales and purchasing friends. Smart parking payments made easier in Taichung: Transportation Bureau installs large QR codes on the ground for on-the-spot scanninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191241Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:57:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government Transportation Bureau is introducing paperless fees for smart parking, installing large QR codes and low-mounted image-recognition equipment near cultural landmarks. The system makes payments more convenient, has high electronic payment usage and effectively cuts paper use and administrative costs, advancing smart-city and environmental goals. Hakka culture takes root among younger generations! Kuo Yu-ching backs Lin Chih-hung: Protect the ‘one crucial seat’ for a Hakka son of the pan-green camp in Fengshanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191242Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:53:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung held a Hakka cultural family event in Fengshan, where Legislator Kuo Yu-ching voiced her support and urged voters to protect his seat. They pledged to continue working together to advance Hakka rights. Kuo has also promoted related legislation to safeguard Hakka cultural development. Han, the Bald One and the Swallow appear together for the first time in 2026 to back ‘Big Nose’ Chiang Chi-chen; more than 10,000 supporters brave the scorching sunhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191243Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:51:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kuomintang legislator and Legislative Yuan Vice President Chiang Chi-chen held the opening of his 2026 Taichung mayoral campaign headquarters on Oct. 4, with strong backing from Lu Hsiu-yen, Hou Yu-ih, Han Kuo-yu and other leading figures in the blue camp. Chiang outlined his “flagship city” vision and “20-minute living circle” policy. More than 10,000 people attended, demonstrating strong unity. Wonder Woman joins forces as 4 former Taichung county and city heads rally behind Chiang Chi-chen; campaign headquarters launch amid surging momentum for KMT–TPP unityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191244Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:49:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kuomintang Legislative Yuan Deputy Speaker Chiang Chi-chen held the launch rally for his Taichung mayoral campaign headquarters on October 4. He received strong support from the “4 great leaders”—former county and city heads Chen Geng-jin, Liao Le-i, Huang Chung-sheng and Jason Hu—as well as KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun and the Taiwan People’s Party, projecting strong KMT–TPP unity as he aims to win the 2026 election. 明天的天氣/冷空氣來了！最濕涼時間點曝「氣溫暴跌剩1字頭」、大雨下到發紅，全台一周天氣一次看https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191245Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:48:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Central Weather Administration issued a forecast for the coming week, saying the northeast monsoon will bring the most moisture on Monday, with Taipei and northeastern Taiwan at risk of heavy rain. Northern Taiwan will be cool, with lows in the Hsinchu-Miaoli area potentially falling below 20 degrees, while highs in central and southern Taiwan will remain above 30 degrees. The typhoon system will not affect Taiwan. KMT–TPP alliance in New Taipei! Huang Kuo-chang urges “TPP supporters must back Lee Chuan-chuan”: Defend Taiwan’s valueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191246Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:30:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-chuan held a large campaign rally, drawing support from Chiang Wan-an, Han Kuo-yu and TPP Chair Huang Kuo-chang. Huang urged supporters to back Lee to safeguard Taiwan’s values, and praised his past role in bringing 輝達 to Taiwan and his extensive experience as a deputy mayor. Tsai Ing-wen makes an appearance too! Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters launch draws 120,000; Lai Ching-te praises “currents changing Taiwan’s election culture”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191247Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:14:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The campaign headquarters of Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang held its launch rally on the 4th, attracting more than 120,000 people. President Lai Ching-te and former President Tsai Ing-wen attended to show their support. Lai said Shen’s campaign platform would change Taiwan’s election culture. Explainer: Is methadone a narcotic? A look at the drug-policy dispute between Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang, including the timeline, medical community’s views and arguments from both sideshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191248https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191248Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:12:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang have clashed fiercely over drug policy in the Taipei mayoral race. Chiang accused Shen of glamorizing drugs in an old post, while Shen stressed that methadone is a legal harm-reduction treatment. The Centers for Disease Control and the medical community confirmed that harm-reduction policies have significant public health benefits; the dispute centers on differing interpretations of the policy. “The Bald Guy, Han Guy and the Swallow” unite to back Chiang Chi-chen; Lu Hsiu-yen reveals his “warm-hearted side”: Taichung will surely winhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191249Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:09:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The campaign headquarters of KMT Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen opened in Xitun District, with Lu Hsiu-yen, Han Kuo-yu, Hou Yu-ih and others campaigning in support. Lu said the first-time “Bald Guy, Han Guy and Swallow” reunion symbolized unity and passing the torch, and praised Chiang’s ability to govern, predicting that Taichung would be even happier after his election. 480,000 comments flood Chiang Wan-an’s Facebook! Pro-blue page reveals “the original Guinness record-holder”: 370,000 comments in one dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190960https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190960Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:50:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chiang Wan-an faced a backlash from online users after criticizing an old post by Shen Po-yang, with comments topping 480,000 and setting a record. A pro-blue page alleged that online armies had inflated the count and criticized Shen for receiving U.S. funding. When will Taiwan stocks break through 50,000? Expert reveals 4 major catalysts: This stock is sure to rise at Monday’s openhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190961https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190961Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:47:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Moore Securities analyst Lin Han-wei said weak U.S. nonfarm employment and easing pressure on the 聯準會 to raise rates, together with strong performances by 輝達 and 台積電, mean Taiwan stocks are expected to rise at Monday’s open and could challenge the 50,000-point mark by Thursday. Chuo Jung-tai fires back at Chiang Wan-an for making a big deal of giving someone a carton of milk, then shows off his “ocean currents wallpaper”: “If everyone switches, the Legislative Yuan won’t be able to say I can’t”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190962Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:37:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Premier Cho Jung-tai attended the launch rally for Puma Shen’s campaign headquarters, displayed his phone wallpaper amid controversy over political neutrality in public administration, and sharply criticized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an over issues including insincerity, lack of diligence and false academic credentials. Can a wife use her late husband’s savings to pay funeral expenses? Missing 1 step could break the law! The correct way to withdraw moneyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190963https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190963Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:10:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Lin Hsiu-tsung, a prosecutor at the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, and attorney Su Chia-hung of Grace Law Firm said that after a family member dies, their savings are jointly owned by all heirs. A spouse may not use the deceased’s ATM card to withdraw money for funeral expenses without authorization, or could break the law. More than 5,000 arrested in French student protests! High schoolers protest teacher shortages as budget cuts set off a land mine ahead of the 2027 presidential electionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190964https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190964Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:01:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒French high school students launched nationwide school blockades to protest teacher shortages and budget cuts. Police have arrested more than 5,000 people, and students are calling for a third round of demonstrations on October 6. Stock up on water! 13 counties and cities face major water outages tomorrow, with some areas without water morning and evening for 34 consecutive hours. Check your home’s outage area with one clickhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190817Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:44:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣自來水公司 announced water outages in several counties and cities starting October 5. Some areas of Donggang, Pingtung, will be without water for 34 consecutive hours, while other areas will have scheduled daily outages in sections. Residents are advised to store water and turn off their water pumps. “Puma Shen’s methadone remarks are a distortion of the issue,” Yin Wei counters with 6 characters: Taiwan implemented methadone and needle harm reduction in 2005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190818Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:28:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen has come under fire for advocating in 2014 for community centers to provide drugs and needles. Taipei City Research, Development and Evaluation Commission head Yin Wei accused him of distorting the issue. Yin said Taiwan had already implemented related harm-reduction policies and that methadone is an oral medication, questioning whether Shen was actually advocating the establishment of drug injection rooms modeled on those in other countries. Explainer: Do Chinese people support Beijing’s use of force to unify Taiwan? A staggering 77% of mainland residents weigh in! They call for attacking “these 2 places” first to stop Taiwan independencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190819https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190819Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:22:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A 2026 poll by 卡特中心 and 艾莫瑞大學 found that the share of mainland Chinese respondents who agreed that “force should never be used under any circumstances” fell to 37.2%, while the share who disagreed rose to 45.6%. Some 77% supported limited military action around Taiwan to prevent Taiwan independence, while only 24.3% supported a full-scale attack. Despite rising support for the use of force, mainland respondents still had the warmest feelings toward Taiwan, with a score of 60.6. What are the 450,000 comments on Chiang Wan-an’s Facebook post saying? Many users are posting the “same passage,” taken from a 2021 proposal of hishttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190820Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:19:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an sparked online debate by questioning rival Puma Shen’s drug policy. Many users countered by quoting a proposal Chiang supported as a legislator in 2021 on harm-reduction policies, highlighting questions about policy consistency in the political battle. 不去日韓泰玩了！陸客改衝1國家，在地人傻眼「景點擠爆、9成全是中國人」，台灣人也超愛去https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190821https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190821Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:17:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒During this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period, Chinese tourists surged overseas, crowding attractions in Australia and Europe. Data from China’s Civil Aviation Administration showed international flight bookings rose 22.5% year over year, while flights on long-haul routes grew 15%, confirming a boom in demand for long-distance travel. Musk boldly vowed to “build his own chip fab,” but still turned to 台積電! Expert: Some things can’t be replicated just by throwing money at themhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190822Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒特斯拉執行長馬斯克旗下Terafab晶圓廠計畫傳出與台積電探討合作，馬斯克本人證實雙方有討論。同時台積電評估在德州設廠，專家指出半導體製程經驗無法僅靠資金複製。 Facebook anti-drug post draws 400,000 comments, breaks Guinness World Records; Chiang Wan-an jokes: “Maybe we really can apply”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190823Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:13:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chiang Wan-an, the Kuomintang’s Taipei mayoral candidate, posted on Facebook to hit back at Shen Po-yang’s drug policy. Netizens flooded the post with comments questioning contradictions with his past proposals, pushing the total past 400,000 and breaking the Guinness World Record. Chiang joked that they could apply for the record and reiterated his firm opposition to decriminalizing drugs. Should you give your parents money when you go home for a meal? A 42-year-old man freeloads on meals every day because his mother “has 4 million in savings”; the 66-year-old mother coolly shuts him down with one sentencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190824Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:03:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Daisuke, a 42-year-old Japanese man, had been freeloading on meals and other expenses for a long time because his mother Yumiko had an annual pension of 170,000 yen and savings of 22 million yen. After prices rose, his mother reviewed her household accounts and found the expenses staggering. She clearly asked her son to share the costs and stressed, “I didn’t save that money for you,” drawing a clear boundary over money between parent and child. Technology drives global market cycles! a16z: 86% of venture capital flows to AI; semiconductors and power infrastructure become investment hotspotshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191181https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3191181Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Venture capital firm a16z released its “State of Markets II” report, saying AI is driving a surge in capital spending across the tech industry. 86% of venture capital is flowing to AI, semiconductors and power infrastructure, with market focus shifting from software to hardware and physical infrastructure. German chancellor makes unannounced visit to Kyiv, to provide Ukraine with a further 1.35 billion euros in aidhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190900Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:45:27 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網German Chancellor Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, announcing 1.35 billion euros in aid, including 1 billion for the military and 350 million for energy repairs, and plans for joint drone production to strengthen support for Ukraine. An AlphaGo moment for mathematics! Meta AI solves 6 major mathematical problems; Muse Spark breaks into uncharted research territoryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190901Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:10:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Meta AI researcher Bi Shuchao announced that the Muse Spark model helped mathematicians make breakthroughs in six fields, in what has been hailed as an AlphaGo moment for mathematics. Former OpenAI safety researcher quits and blasts company! Says AI development is too rushed: the era of trial and error is overhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-18/index-en.html#n3190757Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Former OpenAI safety researcher David Robinson recently left the company and published an article in The Atlantic criticizing its corporate culture for prioritizing rapid development too heavily. He said the AI industry’s era of trial and error is over and argued for stricter safety standards modeled on the nuclear and aviation industries.