https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 76 items from 6 sources; Japan, 14 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194066Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:33:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters launch drew 120,000 people, while Tsai Kang-yung’s appearance prompted fierce backlash and calls for a boycott from Chinese internet users. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194067Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:28:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The arrival in Taiwan of the air force’s first batch of F-16V fighter jets has drawn attention. Defense Minister Ku Li-hsiung confirmed that delivery of the remaining aircraft would be coordinated with the United States. Media commentator Tang Hsiang-lung said the delay may have been affected by Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States and U.S. political factors, potentially disrupting the air force’s force deployment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193937Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wan-an was inundated with more than 430,000 comments after questioning DPP candidate Shen Po-yang’s drug policy, setting a Facebook record. Scholar Du Shengcong described it as an online protest and said the KMT’s traditional organization could be disadvantaged in the election because of a spiral of silence. Ultimately, the race will depend on whether online engagement can translate into in-person votes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193936Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The TRA’s Pingzhen Station opened on the 3rd, with 交通部 Minister Chen Shih-kai and others in attendance. The temporary station fulfills, 6 years ahead of schedule, a nearly 20-year-old wish for a station in the Pingzhen area. It is expected to ease congestion at Zhongli Station, which handles nearly 50,000 passenger trips a day, and will eventually be incorporated into the Taoyuan railway undergrounding network. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193938Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒BMW iX3與Volvo EX90進軍台灣豪華電動車市場，Tesla推0頭款方案搶客。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193939Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:22:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an held a launch event for her education support group on the 4th, announced her re-election bid, and unveiled “Hsinchu Learns Well 2.0.” She said that key education infrastructure had been put in place over the past 4 years, and that the city would allocate a total of NT$60 billion over the next 4 years, focusing on K-12 technology bilingual schools and AI education to improve students’ competitiveness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193940Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:18:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan held a campaign rally in Banqiao on the 4th, receiving strong backing from senior party figures including Hou You-yi, Chiang Wan-an and Han Kuo-yu. Hou publicly endorsed him, calling Li the person who knows New Taipei best and saying he was ready to hand over the reins of city governance, showcasing party unity and succession planning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193941Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang said KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan is trailing because he lacks personal appeal, while DPP candidate Su Chiao-hui has narrowed the gap to fewer than 50,000 votes with a strong organizational base and an approachable image. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193943Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒DPP legislator Lin Chun-hsien analyzed the current state of coordination between the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party, saying that Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an should follow the principle of making as few joint campaign appearances for TPP candidates as possible. He said that given the TPP's low level of support and its voters' tendency to split their tickets, Chiang must also consider the Kuomintang's council seats. Lin predicted that the TPP could suffer a major defeat, prompting party chairman Huang Kuo-chang to resign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193944Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193551Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:45:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The campaign office of Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en hit back at DPP candidate Lai Jui-lung's call to return the revised Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures to its previous version. Ko's office said the new law had increased Kaohsiung's net revenue by NT$5.9 billion, and that reverting to the old system would mean scrapping benefits and failing to deliver on campaign promises. It called on Lai to explain how he would make up the shortfall. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193552Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:42:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The campaign headquarters of Kuomintang Taitung County magistrate candidate Wu Hsiu-hua opened on the 4th, with support from blue-and-white heavyweights including Eric Chu and Ko Wen-je. Wu pledged to build on the foundations laid by previous administrations, focus on livelihood issues and advance Taitung's development over the next decade. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193553Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:38:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai witnessed the launch of a pilot NHI rehabilitation ward at Cishan Hospital on the 3rd. The initiative aims to narrow the urban-rural healthcare gap through continuous rehabilitation and ensure equal access to medical care in remote areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193554Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:36:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Austronesian Wedding was held in Sandimen, Pingtung, where 10 couples, including Malaysian nationals, exchanged vows according to traditional Paiwan customs. The event was organized in partnership with local communities and included tribal-hosted experiences to promote Indigenous cultural tourism. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193555Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:33:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government's Social Affairs Bureau held the “2026 International Day of the Girl in Kaohsiung” event on the 4th to encourage girls to speak up and take action. Through salon discussions and a market exhibition, participants shared girls' real-life experiences and promoted the idea that daring to try is the starting point for change. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193556Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:30:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chang Yao-chung, a candidate for Kaohsiung City Council in Linyuan District, held an opening rally for his campaign headquarters at Linyuan Night Market on the 4th, drawing more than 1,000 people. DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung led several political figures and nearly 20 neighborhood chiefs in showing their support. Chang pledged to draw on his past experience in city government and remain committed to local service and development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193557Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:25:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che said Tainan was the first to promote methadone substitution therapy and harm reduction policies, beginning in 2005, combining medical care and social support to help people with drug addiction return to society. This local experience has become a reference for national drug prevention policy and received the central government's “outstanding” rating in an inspection. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193558Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:23:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsu Hsin-ying, the Kuomintang’s candidate for Hsinchu County magistrate, has unveiled labor policies proposing “One Assured Hour for Childcare” and a “Women’s Restart Program,” while strengthening support for workplace injuries and AI skills upgrades, with the aim of creating a worker-friendly workplace. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193559Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:21:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台糖公司 and students and teachers from Xing-Tang Elementary School have jointly published the picture book “Guardians Across the Ocean,” which uses the statue of Yamamoto Teijiro as its central character to tell the history of the sugar industries in Taiwan and Japan. The book is designed in three languages and will be presented to relevant institutions in Japan, with the aim of continuing cultural exchanges between the two places. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193560Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:18:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒賈桃樂學習主題館, part of 勞動部勞動力發展署桃竹苗分署, partnered with 桃園市政府社會局 to hold the “Offer Go! Five-Tool Job Search Center” event on the 4th. The event offered young people receiving social services in Taoyuan customized career services, including AI résumé preparation and interview training, to help build their confidence in finding work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193561Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:11:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒At a summit forum on waste reduction in food delivery, express delivery and e-commerce, Taoyuan Deputy Mayor Su Chun-pin announced that the city government would link industry and academia to establish reverse logistics channels and promote reusable containers and packaging recycling. The move aims to address the waste burden created by e-commerce output approaching NT$1 trillion and make waste reduction part of everyday life. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193562Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:09:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Yunlin County magistrate candidate Chang Chia-chun attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a central kitchen in the Lunfeng community and announced that, if elected, she would consider increasing meal subsidies for senior dining halls. The central kitchen would also coordinate resources to expand meal services and care for older residents. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193563Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:06:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒高雄市政府青年局於10月3、4日舉辦「2026城市嶼浪市集嘉年華」，匯聚80組青創品牌。日本熊本縣議員溝口幸治等貴賓跨海參訪，體驗創意美食，深化台日青年交流與品牌合作機會。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193564Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:06:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article examines why the Guangxu Emperor did not dare to eliminate the powerful Empress Dowager Cixi, citing Puyi’s view that the political cost was too high and he “couldn’t afford to kill her.” Although Guangxu launched the Hundred Days’ Reform to seize power, he lacked solid military control and moral legitimacy, and ultimately died tragically in confinement. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193565Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:05:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government Civil Affairs Bureau and Daan Household Registration Office held a singles event on the Daan coast on the 3rd. Of the 37 participants, 17 couples matched, for a matching rate of 91.89%. The event combined fun activities with local attractions to help single people broaden their social circles and build happy families. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193566Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:02:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government's Water Resources Bureau rebutted Huang Kuo-chang's questions about slope movement at the Heshan solar power site, saying inspections in June and August found no abnormalities, and that the problem occurred after heavy rain. It gave the responsible party until 11/30 to make improvements. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193567Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:00:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒中華敦信商道交流協會 held its members' meeting on October 4. Chairperson Fang Rui-teng stressed that charitable work and business cooperation would move forward together, reviewed tangible efforts over the past year in disaster relief and care for Indigenous communities, and welcomed new members to expand opportunities for cooperation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194276https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194276Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:43:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 駐多倫多經濟文化辦事處 hosted a National Day reception and invited technology companies including ASUS, 宏碁 and MSI to exhibit, highlighting Taiwan-Canada trade ties and shared values. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194275https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194275Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:36:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's representative office in Switzerland held a screening of The Making of a Mountain Maker in St. Gallen, drawing nearly 100 people from Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Liechtenstein. Attendees included semiconductor industry professionals and members of the Taiwanese community who had interned at 台積電. They discussed Taiwan's semiconductor development, cultural factors and opportunities for Taiwan-Europe cooperation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194206Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:26:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA副總統蕭美琴出席民進黨新北市長參選人蘇巧慧「基督宗教後援會」成立大會，期勉其以信仰精神匯聚力量帶領新北。蘇巧慧同日行程滿檔，並回應沈伯洋爭議及國民黨普發政策看法。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194207Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:22:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic Progressive Party Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shih-chieh invited New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui to canvass at a Taoyuan night market. The two proposed joint policies including building the Banlong Expressway and integrating bicycle paths and metro networks, aiming to foster cooperation among Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194129Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:00:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS cybersecurity firm Proofpoint said in a report that TA419, a hacking group linked to China, impersonated the official website of Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi to send phishing emails to defense-related companies and law firms in an attempt to steal passwords and other information. The group has carried out attacks in Japan since April last year, using tactics including spoofed domain names and emails posing as Koizumi's official website or the 日本台灣交流協會. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194127Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:58:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASpain's parliament rejected a housing reform decree proposed by the left-wing government, prompting large-scale demonstrations in nearly 50 cities nationwide. More than 70,000 people took to the streets in the capital, Madrid, to demand housing justice. The protests have continued for more than 1 week and are the largest since the pandemic. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194128Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:56:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States hopes to arrange a new round of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine before the end of October to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which has continued for 4 years and a half. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194005Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:39:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABosnia and Herzegovina is holding a general election, with voters hoping to overcome political divisions and advance the country's EU accession process. Although it has received candidate status and approval to begin negotiations, actual talks have yet to start because judicial oversight and anti-corruption laws have not been implemented. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194003Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:23:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中職統一獅隊外野手林佳緯單場3安幫助球隊6比1擊敗富邦悍將，確定進入季後賽名單；新人投手朱柏翰奪得一軍生涯首勝，林佳緯賽後不慎將勝投球丟給觀眾，後用簽名球換回。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194002Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:16:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic Progressive Party Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun held a mountain-district unity rally in Fengyuan District tonight. Presidential Office Secretary-General Pan Men-an, Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai and Legislator Tsai Chi-chang attended to show their support, urging local residents to concentrate their votes on Ho to build a better Taichung. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193999Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:10:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中央氣象署發布豪雨特報，指出對流雲系發展旺盛，今晚至明天宜蘭縣有局部大雨或豪雨，提醒注意雷擊、強陣風及山區坍方落石等災害。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193997Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:03:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYoung people in China are avoiding major tourist cities during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, instead heading to smaller county towns with lower prices for “county-hopping” trips. Data from 同程旅行 and 美團 show a sharp increase in bookings for this trend. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193998Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:01:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中信兄弟 defeated 台鋼雄鷹 to win the second-half title. During the championship victory lap, captain Wang Wei-chen joked that the cheering towels featuring him and Jiang Kun-yu might be harder to buy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193996Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:58:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中信兄弟 won the CPBL second-half title with 36 wins and 24 losses. Manager Hirano Keiichi thanked the fans and called on the team to reclaim the No. 1 spot in Taiwan. Starting pitcher Rogelio Armenteros was named MVP. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193875Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:47:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA屏東縣長選戰升溫，民進黨候選人周春米透過廟口開唱與鄉親互動，並提及還清債務及台積電建設；國民黨候選人蘇清泉則在鹽埔鄉與崁頂鄉活動，批評現任縣政並強調需提升福利以留住高科技人才。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193872Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:36:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 台北市衛生局 clarified that methadone substitution therapy and clean-needle programs are run by medical staff, not social workers or community centers. It also stressed that it opposes decriminalization and providing drugs for use. In response to the debate between the blue and green camps over drug policy, the city government said current harm-reduction measures include 34 pharmacy service stations, 19 automated service machines and methadone treatment at 4 hospitals, aimed at reducing the risk of blood-borne diseases such as HIV. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193803Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:26:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARussia’s Defense Ministry said Russian forces would intensify attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview that Ukraine would step up attacks on Russian oil refineries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193804Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:26:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADuring China’s National Day holiday, electric vehicles queued for charging at highway service areas, with drivers reporting waits of more than 5 hours. Some vehicles could only charge to 80% because of capacity limits. Official figures showed that new-energy vehicles used highway chargers nearly 3 million times nationwide during the first 3 days of the holiday, up 48% year over year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193720Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:12:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA富邦悍將 drew a total of 684,434 fans at home this season, a team record. 新莊棒球場 drew 448,814 spectators, while 台北大巨蛋 drew 235,620. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193611Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:03:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA布達佩斯市長卡拉松尼接受中央社專訪，表示台灣在智慧科技領域值得借鏡，並感謝台灣長期支持「布達佩斯論壇」。他期待未來訪問台灣以深化合作，同時重申在人權問題上與中國政府立場不同。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193612Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中信兄弟 defeated 台鋼雄鷹 12-1 to win the second-half title and the 21st half-season title in team history, earning a berth in the postseason challenge series. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193489Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:55:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國總統川普宣布向聯邦醫療保險（Medicare）2000多萬名長者發放一次性90美元補助，經費來自國會撥款的20億美元改善基金。此舉旨在減輕長者保費負擔，並被視為期中選舉前的財務利多政策；此前川普政府已對近100萬民眾發放每人500美元退費。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193490Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:53:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA輝達 and 鴻海 are using robotic automation to assemble GB300 test trays. Insertion success rates for busbars and connectors reached 95% and 90-95%, respectively. 鴻海 expects next-generation AI racks to become a main product in 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194130Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESポップコーン株式会社は、webメディア「大学パワーランキング」にて国立大学法人80法人を対象とした2026年（令和7年度）の学長年間報酬ランキングを発表した。第1位は東京大学で、平均教員給与の約2.3倍に相当する報酬額となった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194126Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:53:58 +0900JapanPR TIMESSweetLeap株式会社 has added an integration feature for Instagram and Google Business Profile to its MEO support AI “口コミロボ™.” This enables Instagram posts to be used for updates on Google Maps and allows social media and Google updates to be managed centrally. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194004Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:28:28 +0900JapanPR TIMESCastSpace株式会社 will launch “星降る茶会 ～Eternal Stella～,” an immersive virtual concept café event on VRChat where affiliated streamers serve as cast members, on Oct. 4, 2026. Hosted by ユーステラグループホールディングス合同会社, the event will offer interaction with cast members and performances in an original world in an intimate setting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194000Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:05:50 +0900JapanPR TIMESトレカプロ株式会社 has released “Trading Card Lottery White Paper 2026,” which compiles 5,145 listings published by its “Card Lottery roundup Toregeto” service from May 10 to Sept. 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194001Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社LaRa announced that the virtual artist unit “HIMEHINA” will hold a solo concert at Nippon Budokan on July 13, 2027, and is accepting applications for the earliest advance ticket lottery. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193873Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:33:53 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to an X poll conducted by オリパ総合研究所, operated by トレカプロ株式会社, 91.9% answered “yes” when asked whether there are plants in oripa, and 92.8% answered “yes” when asked whether they suspect manipulation of return rates, showing strong distrust among users. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193874Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:32:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES酵素株式会社 has published a report titled “Potential Benefits of Fermentation-Derived Metabolites for Dogs’ Healthy Lifespan,” examining 58 domestic and international research papers on the relationship between dogs’ healthy lifespan and fermentation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193802Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:22:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to an X poll conducted by オリパ総合研究所, operated by トレカプロ株式会社, 76.6% said they think oripa (lottery-style trading card sales) will be regulated in the future, while 60.9% supported regulation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193721Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:09:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ソルトフラッツは自動除草ロボットSV01-2027の受注を開始した。2027年モデルは大型バッテリーマキタBL1890Bに対応し、連続運用で2haの圃場まで対応可能。みちびきのCLAS利用で高精度自動走行を実現し、オプションのLINE通知ユニットも搭載。価格は税別89万円で、11月27日・28日に福島で開催されるフェスタにて展示予定。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193722Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Blackbox announced that 不思議乃あむね will replace 星乃まりな as the cast member for 紫月ネオン in its multimedia project “LiveRevolt Re:venge.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193726Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オッドロウ will launch a new program, “DANCER PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT,” in November 2026, establishing ongoing professional contracts with dancers. The program will support dancers’ day-to-day activities through monthly compensation and establish 3 categories with compensation separate from individual projects (ODDRAW OFFICIAL: ¥50,000; ODDRAW COLLECTIVE/ARTIST: ¥25,000). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193725Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe unit そらまふうらさか, comprising multi-creator まふまふ, そらる of After the Rain, and うらたぬき and あほの坂田。 of 浦島坂田船, will hold a 10th-anniversary live show in January 2027. The theme is “Heisei,” and the performance will take place at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY in Chiba. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193724Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 2.5D singer group “AMPTAKxCOLORS,” affiliated with 株式会社STPR, announced an additional show at Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall, the venue of their first solo concert, to mark their 4th anniversary. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193723Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESカバー株式会社 announced that “REBELLION,” the 1st solo live by Lui Takane, a VTuber with ホロライブ, will be held at Kanadevia Hall on Dec. 16, 2026. Ticket sales will begin on Oct. 4, and details on in-person and streaming tickets have been released. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194006Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:50:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. stocks face surging bond yields and scrutiny of AI spending in Q4. Despite clear seasonal advantages and strong earnings expectations, high yields and policy uncertainty ahead of the midterm elections are headwinds. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194007Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:42:14 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking to push through the Sunshine Protection Act to abolish standard time, publicly posted the cellphone number of Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, who opposes the bill, and urged the public to pressure him. Cotton opposes year-round daylight saving time, concerned that later winter sunrises could affect schoolchildren’s safety. The bill is currently stalled in the Senate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194008Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:30:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網特斯拉執行長馬斯克宣布奧斯汀Robotaxi營運時間延長至晚間11點，並提及正克服夜間辨識寵物技術挑戰。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194009Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:10:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield surged past 5.3% to a 24-year high, stoking concerns about the impact of high interest rates on stocks. However, Edward Jones CEO Penny Pennington said strong economic growth and enthusiasm for AI investment continue to support a bullish outlook for U.S. stocks. She is confident the U.S. economy can withstand high borrowing costs and sees changes in the AI industry, rather than interest rates, as the biggest variable ahead. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193876Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:20:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網波克夏 continued to increase its stake in U.S. homebuilder 萊納房屋 to 11.2%, bringing its holding to $2.1 billion, though its buying pace has recently slowed. 摩根士丹利 gave 萊納房屋 an “underweight” rating, citing demand constrained by high mortgage rates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193877Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Wall Street financial institution Bernstein released a report tracking semiconductor equipment, saying the AI computing investment wave is spreading upstream to semiconductor manufacturing equipment stocks, with Japanese equipment makers particularly well positioned. It forecast substantial expansion in the WFE market for two consecutive years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193491Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:35:01 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網環宇-KY benefited from mass production of 200G PD products and increased InP substrate supplies, sending its share price up 15.21% last week to hold above NT$500, with strong support from foreign and investment trust buying. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193492Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:28:49 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan stocks rose another 451 points last week to near 48,000, with foreign investors turning net sellers while investment trusts bought heavily, adding NT$20.5 billion. The market sees the 50,000-point level as a consensus target amid the AI trend. This week’s focus is on revenue reports from 鴻海 and 台積電 and an investor conference by 大立光, with heavyweight semiconductor stocks expected to benefit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193493Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:20:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網In 2025, new foreign direct investment by multinational corporations worldwide topped US$1.3 trillion. 台積電 ranked first with US$100 billion, underscoring how demand for AI computing and semiconductor supply chain restructuring have become key drivers of global capital allocation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193494Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Vietnam has plunged into a severe power crunch due to drought and lagging infrastructure, forcing 11,000 companies such as 富士康 and 三星 to ration electricity. Vietnam has revived its cross-border power purchase agreement with China and plans to buy more electricity, exposing infrastructure shortcomings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193620Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:40:11 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Visitor arrivals to Taiwan in August were down 35% from before the pandemic, with a marked decline in visitors from Japan and South Korea. Scholars forecast that growth will face challenges for the full year, while 觀光署 said it would continually review measures to attract visitors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193618Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:25:13 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A white sedan in Taichung was suspected of blocking an ambulance. Firefighters said that forcing its way out to yield could cause a crash; police issued a fine under the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act. Separately, a drunk man in New Taipei City attacked police and firefighters and was referred for prosecution. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193617Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0900Taiwan公視新聞North Korea test-fired a medium-range strategic missile on the 3rd, and the missile landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. Sanae Takaichi ordered full intelligence gathering and analysis. North Korea claimed the test was an exercise for a hypersonic strategic system and released footage of Kim Jong Un watching; South Korea and Japan, meanwhile, reported different flight distances and model information. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193613Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:11:23 +0900Taiwan公視新聞New Taipei mayoral candidates Su Qiaohui and Li Sichuan have each presented a vision for Xike's development. Su Qiaohui emphasized promoting high-tech and biomedical industries, while Li Sichuan proposed linking the science parks and promoting the Tamsui Science Park. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193615Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:09:48 +0900Taiwan公視新聞公費流感及新冠疫苗開打首3日接種熱絡，疾管署統計流感單日最高達33.5萬人次創紀錄，醫師指出打氣旺為去年兩倍。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193614Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:09:48 +0900Taiwan公視新聞KMT Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen established his campaign headquarters, earning support from Han Kuo-yu, Lu Shiow-yen and Hou You-yi; DPP Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun has actively canvassed and emphasized policy efficiency. In the Kaohsiung mayoral race, DPP candidate Lai Jui-lung proposed raising Elderly Card points to 15,000 and increasing senior citizens' gift payments, while KMT candidate Ko Chih-en stressed the need to maintain fiscal responsibility. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193616Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:09:47 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Taiwan won 5 gold, 17 silver and 33 bronze medals at this Aichi Asian Games, for a total of 55, the fewest in the past three editions. The performances of boxer Lin Yu-ting, tennis player Hsieh Su-wei and golfer Tseng Ya-ni drew attention, but traditional strengths such as weightlifting, table tennis and badminton face a shortage of emerging talent. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193619Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:09:46 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Two months after four-wheeled vehicles were allowed through, a small truck scraped Hengchun's West Gate in Pingtung again, prompting debate over whether to reinstate the ban on four-wheeled vehicles. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193621Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:06:58 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Week in Review, September 28 to October 4, 2026: The Legislative Yuan voted down the 7th Control Yuan personnel nominations, with all 27 nominees rejected; the KMT caucus proposed a special “20,000 for all” bill and a budget bill sent to committee for review; the Air Force's first 2 F-16V fighter jets arrived in Taiwan for delivery; Taiwan's team won 5 gold, 17 silver and 33 bronze medals at the Nagoya Asian Games; Health Coins officially launched; the United States reopened its investigation into the Cornell University mass assault case; and French students protested and went on strike over education spending cuts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193622Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:25:45 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The venues for this Asian Games are spread across 54 sites. Taiwan's medical team deployed a record number of doctors and set up relay stations to address the challenge of traveling long distances to treat athletes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193638Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:50:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in some neighborhoods of Xiangshan District from the evening of October 4, 2026, to the afternoon of October 5, due to pipeline replacement work on Niupu Road in Hsinchu City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193639Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:01:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory for Yilan County and Hualien County, warning of short-duration intense rainfall, lightning and strong gusts, and urging people to guard against landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193641Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:24:53 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued a heat alert, with an orange signal for Nantou County and yellow signals for Tainan City and Pingtung County. It advised people to reduce outdoor activities, use sun protection and stay hydrated. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193640Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:24:53 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued a heat alert, with an orange signal for Nantou County around noon tomorrow (5), where temperatures could reach 36 degrees on consecutive occasions; Tainan City and Pingtung County are under yellow signals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3193642Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:25:59 +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，2026年10月4日晚至5日晚間，蘭嶼、綠島及台灣多縣市區局部地區平均風力達6級以上或陣風8級以上，提醒民眾注意戶外安全。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261004-21/index-en.html#n3194268Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會 and 台灣精神醫學會 issued a joint statement calling for drug prevention policy to be grounded in medical evidence and the public interest, rather than becoming a tool in election battles. They emphasized the importance of both combating drugs and reducing harm, and supported evidence-based drug treatment and harm reduction measures such as needle exchange programs.