AI News 180m Report

2026-10-05 03:00–06:00 JST

148 received, 143 listed, 7 sources ・ Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 131 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 12 items from 3 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat (continued)(60)

Statistical Survey on Railway Rolling Stock Production — Quarterly, FY 2025, January–March

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Metadata for the Statistical Survey on Railway Rolling Stock Production for January–March of FY 2025, compiled by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Facts

  • FY 2025, January–March
  • Number of files included: 32

Companies mentioned:JR、民鉄、公的企業

Original病院報告 — 令和7年病院報告 都道府県編 1日平均患者数 年次 2025年

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Original厚生労働省が公開した2025年(令和7年)の病院報告データセット。都道府県別の1日平均在院・新入院・退院・外来患者数などを病床の種類や規模別に収録。

Facts

  • Survey year and month: 2025
  • Number of files included: 9

Trade Statistics — Trade Statistics, National Data, Statistical Commodity Classification Table by Commodity Group, Exports, Monthly, August 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Metadata for the August 2026 ordinary trade statistics (exports) released by the Ministry of Finance. Includes 10 items from the statistical commodity classification table by commodity group.

Facts

  • Number of files included: 10
  • Survey period: 202608

Statistical Survey on Railway Rolling Stock Production — Monthly, April 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Information on the release of the monthly dataset for the April 2026 Statistical Survey on Railway Rolling Stock Production by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Facts

  • April 2026
  • Number of files included: 15

Original病院報告 — 令和7年病院報告 都道府県編 開設者 年次 2025年

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Metadata for the Reiwa 7 Hospital Report (Prefectural Edition) published by 厚生労働省. It covers survey data from 2025 and includes statistics such as the numbers of inpatients, new admissions, discharges, and outpatients.

Facts

  • Number of files included: 4
  • Survey year and month: 2025

Companies mentioned:厚生労働省

Regular Trade Statistics — Trade Statistics, National Data, Commodity-by-Country Summary Table, Imports, Monthly, August 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Information on the dataset of ordinary trade statistics (imports) for August 2026, released by the Ministry of Finance.

Facts

  • August 2026
  • Number of files included: 1

Monthly Survey of Production Trends in Railway Rolling Stock, etc., March 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Information on the release of the monthly dataset for the March 2026 Survey of Production Trends in Railway Rolling Stock, etc., by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Facts

  • March 2026
  • Number of files included: 15

Hospital Report — Reiwa 7 Hospital Report, Prefectural Edition, Long-Term Care Beds, Annual, 2025

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Hospital Report dataset for Reiwa 7 (2025 survey), published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Statistical information on patient numbers, bed occupancy rates, average length of stay, and other data for long-term care beds by prefecture is provided in CSV format.

Facts

  • Survey year and month: 2025
  • Number of files included: 2

Regular Trade Statistics — Trade Statistics, National Data, Commodity-by-Country Summary Table, Exports, Monthly, August 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Information on the August 2026 Regular Trade Statistics (exports) dataset published by the Ministry of Finance.

Facts

  • August 2026
  • Number of files included: 1

Monthly Survey of Production Trends in Railway Rolling Stock, etc., February 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Information on the release of the monthly dataset for the February 2026 Survey of Production Trends in Railway Rolling Stock, etc., by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Facts

  • Feb. 2026
  • Number of files included: 15

Original病院報告 — 令和7年病院報告 都道府県編 人口10万対1日平均患者数 年次 2025年

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Original厚生労働省が公開した令和7年(2025年調査)の病院報告データセット。都道府県別の人口10万対1日平均患者数(在院、新入院、退院、外来)に関する4つのCSVファイルが含まれる。

Facts

  • Per 100,000 population
  • 2025
  • Number of files included: 4

Regular Trade Statistics — Trade Statistics, National Data, Summary Commodity-by-Country Table, Imports, Monthly, August 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Information on the dataset for the August 2026 Regular Trade Statistics (imports) published by the Ministry of Finance.

Facts

  • August 2026
  • Number of files included: 2

Survey of Production Trends in Railway Rolling Stock, etc. — Quarterly, October–December 2025

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Metadata for the October–December 2025 Survey of Production Trends in Railway Rolling Stock, etc., published by 国土交通省.

Facts

  • Number of files included: 32
  • DB 16
  • PDF 1
  • XLS_REP 15

Companies mentioned:国土交通省、JR

Hospital Report — Reiwa 7 Hospital Report, Prefectural Edition, Bed Capacity, Annual, 2025

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Metadata for the Reiwa 7 Hospital Report (2025 survey) published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Information on statistical datasets covering bed capacity, patient numbers, hospital numbers, and other data by prefecture.

Facts

  • Reiwa 7
  • 2025
  • Number of files included: 5
  • As of the end of month 6

Regular Trade Statistics — Trade Statistics, National Data, Summary Commodity-by-Country Table, Exports, Monthly, August 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Metadata for the August 2026 Regular Trade Statistics (exports) published by the Ministry of Finance.

Facts

  • August 2026
  • Number of files included: 2

Monthly Survey of Production Trends in Railway Rolling Stock, etc., January 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Information on the release of the monthly dataset for the January 2026 Survey of Production Trends in Railway Rolling Stock, etc., by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Facts

  • January 2026
  • Number of files included: 15

Hospital Report — Reiwa 7 Hospital Report, Prefectural Edition, Prefectures, Designated Cities, Special Wards and Core Cities, Annual, 2025

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Hospital Report dataset for Reiwa 7 (2025 survey), published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. It contains statistics such as bed numbers, patient numbers and occupancy rates by prefecture, designated city, special ward and core city.

Facts

  • 2025
  • 14 (CSV 14)

Regular Trade Statistics — Trade Statistics, National Data, Summary Commodity Table, Imports, Monthly, August 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Information on the dataset of ordinary trade statistics (imports) for August 2026, released by the Ministry of Finance.

Facts

  • August 2026
  • 1 (CSV 1)

Monthly Survey of Production Trends in Railway Rolling Stock, etc., December 2025

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Information on the release of the monthly dataset for the December 2025 Survey of Production Trends in Railway Rolling Stock, etc., by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Facts

  • December 2025
  • Number of files included: 15

Original病院報告 — 令和7年病院報告 全国編 1日平均患者数 年次 2025年

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Original厚生労働省が公開した令和7年(2025年調査)の病院報告全国編データセット。1日平均在院・新入院・退院・外来患者数について、病院の種類・開設者別および病床の種類・規模別の統計が含まれる。

Facts

  • 2025
  • Number of files included: 8

Regular Trade Statistics — Trade Statistics, National Data, Summary Commodity Table, Exports, Monthly, August 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Metadata for the August 2026 Regular Trade Statistics (exports) published by the Ministry of Finance.

Facts

  • August 2026
  • Number of files included: 1

Monthly Survey of Production Trends in Railway Rolling Stock, etc., November 2025

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Information on the release of the monthly dataset for the November 2025 Survey of Production Trends in Railway Rolling Stock, etc., by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Facts

  • November 2025
  • Number of files included: 15

Hospital Report — Reiwa 7 Hospital Report, National Edition, Long-Term Care Beds, Annual, 2025

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Hospital Report national dataset for Reiwa 7 (2025 survey), published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. It includes patient numbers, bed occupancy rates, average length of stay, and other data for long-term care beds by operator and facility type.

Facts

  • Number of files included: 3
  • Survey year and month: 2025

Regular Trade Statistics — Trade Statistics, National Data, Country-by-Country Total Value Table, Imports, Monthly, August 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Information on the dataset of ordinary trade statistics (imports) for August 2026, released by the Ministry of Finance.

Facts

  • August 2026
  • Number of files included: 1

Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心(6)

Liyutan Reservoir (discharge into Jingshan Creek): free overflow (Miaoli County, Taichung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original水利署發布鯉魚潭水庫自由溢流放流至景山溪之更新訊息,影響苗栗縣三義鄉及臺中市外埔區、大甲區、后里區、大安區,請沿岸民眾注意並遠離河床。

Facts

  • Effective time:2026-10-05T04:18:40
  • Expiration time:2026-10-05T07:19:00

Companies mentioned:水利署

Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

The Water Resources Agency 水利署 issued an updated notice on Hushan Reservoir's free overflow into Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the banks are advised to be extra alert and keep away from the riverbed.

Facts

  • Effective time:2026-10-05T04:18:40
  • Expiration time:2026-10-05T07:19:00

Companies mentioned:水利署

Liyutan Reservoir (discharge into Jingshan Creek): free overflow (Miaoli County, Taichung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original水利署發布鯉魚潭水庫自由溢流放流至景山溪之更新訊息,影響苗栗縣三義鄉及臺中市外埔區、大甲區、后里區、大安區,請沿岸民眾注意並遠離河床。

Facts

  • Effective time:2026-10-05T02:18:40
  • Expiration time:2026-10-05T05:19:00

Companies mentioned:水利署

Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple towns and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.

Facts

  • Effective time:2026-10-05T02:18:40
  • Expiration time:2026-10-05T05:19:00

Companies mentioned:水利署

Heavy rain warning (Hualien County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain warning for Hualien County,urging people to watch for risks including intense short-duration rainfall,lightning,strong gusts,and landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas。

Facts

  • Today (5)
  • Effective time:2026-10-05T00:40:00
  • Expiration time:2026-10-05T11:00:00

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署

Heavy rain advisory (Yilan County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain warning for Yilan County,urging people to watch for disasters including intense short-duration rainfall,lightning,strong gusts,and landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas。

Facts

  • Today (5)
  • Effective time:2026-10-05T00:40:00
  • Expiration time:2026-10-05T11:00:00

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署

Japan | PR TIMES(6)

ポップコーン株式会社 Releases “日程調整くん,” an AI employee that handles scheduling, for free

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ポップコーン株式会社 released “日程調整くん,” an AI employee that drafts proposed meeting times based on availability in Google Calendar and lets users paste them into email or chat, for free in September 2026.

Facts

  • September 2026
  • 5-21-5 Sendagaya
  • Misawa Building 601
  • Created in seconds
  • Up to 20 people

Companies mentioned:ポップコーン株式会社、Google

Breaking through the care industry's hiring challenges with “emotion”: Japan's first “Co-cre Branding,” a shared corporate drama production service, launched by a team that won the TOHO TikTok FILM FESTIVAL

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社3LYNX will launch “Co-cre Branding,” a shared corporate drama production service through which multiple companies share video assets, on October 5, 2026, as a response to labor shortages in the care industry. Produced by the team that won the TOHO TikTok FILM FESTIVAL, the service aims to promote recruitment by fostering emotional engagement.

Facts

  • Approximately 2.72 million care workers will be needed in fiscal 2040
  • Approximately 570,000 more workers will need to be secured compared with fiscal 2022
  • The nationwide average job-offer-to-applicant ratio for care-related occupations is 3.96 times
  • The average for all occupations (1.13 times)
  • Typically requires a budget of several million yen to over 一千万円

Companies mentioned:株式会社3LYNX、厚生労働省、TikTok、YouTube

Taiwan Creative Expo 2026 closes after setting records for both attendance, at 670,000, and total transaction value, at 8.2 billion yen

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Taiwan Creative Expo 2026 was held at the “Songshan Cultural and Creative Park” and “TaiNEX” in Taipei, drawing 670,000 visitors and recording a total transaction value of 1.65 billion yuan (approximately 8.2 billion yen), both record highs. Organized by the Ministry of Culture and implemented by 台湾デザイン研究院.

Facts

  • Total attendance: 670,000
  • Total transaction value: 1.65 billion yuan
  • Approximately 8.2 billion yen
  • 235 curated items
  • Sales of nearly 3 million yuan (approximately 15 million yen)
  • More than 1,300 booths
  • More than 910 brands exhibited
  • 1.35 billion yuan last year

Companies mentioned:財団法人台湾デザイン研究院、台湾デザイン研究院、国立台湾工芸研究発展センター、明日製作所、同心圓製作、UNI CIRCUS 優尼克當代馬戲團

Ryosuke Nakabayashi claims his first win of the season! JBMXF Daito Trust Construction Series Round 9 Osaka event

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

At the JBMXF Daito Trust Construction Series Round 9 Osaka event, organized by 一般社団法人全日本BMX連盟, Ryosuke Nakabayashi claimed his first win in the men's championship, while Nagisa Nomura won the women's division.

Facts

  • Round 9
  • 11 riders
  • Final with 8 riders
  • 2 entries
  • 10 athletes
  • 3 races will be held
  • Round 5 Hiroshima meet
  • Second win of the season
  • Girls aged 15 and older
  • Boys 15-16
  • Boys 9-10
  • Girls 11-12
  • Saturday, October 3, 2026
  • October 4 (Sun.)

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人全日本BMX連盟、SYNDYT Japan、Deux Roues EliteTeam、Stay Strong Japan、CRISP Bros Racing、(株)イカイ、Deux Roues Elite Team、Ace Race Australia Factory Team、秩父BMX協会、神奈川県BMX協会、岡山県BMX協会、千葉県BMX協会、関西BMX競技連盟、公益財団法人日本自転車競技連盟、大阪府自転車競技連盟、社会医療法人清恵会、清恵会病院、大阪府、堺市、大東建託株式会社

The “Afternoon Tea TEA LATTE” series launches on October 6 (Tuesday)! A giveaway campaign will run from October 5 (Monday), with 300 winners selected by lottery to receive an original “tea latte bottle and bottle charm”.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Kirin Beverage will launch 2 products in the new TEA LATTE series from its tea beverage brand Afternoon Tea on October 6, 2026, and will mark the occasion with a campaign offering an original bottle and charm to 300 winners selected by lottery.

Facts

  • Going on sale nationwide starting October 6, 2026 (Tuesday)
  • Purchase 4 eligible PET-bottle products from “Kirin Afternoon Tea” and
  • 233 yen

Companies mentioned:キリンビバレッジ株式会社、インテージ SRI+

“Premium Ghana” × The New Prince of Tennis: a premium collaboration project!! “Oh... isn’t this the Premium I like?” Premium impressions from Keigo Atobe, and newly drawn artwork revealed!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ロッテ will launch a collaboration between its chocolate brand “Premium Ghana” and the anime The New Prince of Tennis on October 5, 2026. Newly drawn artwork and comments from Keigo Atobe, captain of Hyotei Academy, will be unveiled, along with transit advertising at Ikebukuro Station on the Tobu Tojo Line and a giveaway campaign featuring limited-edition collaboration merchandise.

Facts

  • October 5, 2026 (Monday)
  • Limited to 7 days
  • 300 winners selected by lottery
  • 60,000 or more chocolates
  • Estimated retail price: around 399 yen
  • Estimated retail price: around 486 yen
  • Estimated retail price: around 432 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ロッテ、集英社、NAS、新テニスの王子様プロジェクト、テレビ東京系列、ジャンプSQ.

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(4)

Musk:SpaceXAI to be renamed SpaceXSI

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Musk announced that SpaceX's AI division will be renamed SpaceXSI,in line with the trend promoted by Trump of replacing “artificial intelligence” with “superintelligence”。

Facts

  • (中央社,San Francisco,4,compiled wire report)
  • 1151005

Companies mentioned:SpaceX、SpaceXAI、SpaceXSI、中央社、路透社

Student protests sweep France;500 schools to close fully or partially

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

French Education Minister Geoffray said as many as 500 schools across France would close fully or partially amid a wave of student protests and security concerns。 The move is a precaution ahead of large-scale protests on 6日,while the government has pledged a gradual return to classes and improvements to school buildings and staffing。

Facts

  • 500 schools
  • About 400 to 500 high schools
  • 24 schools
  • Large-scale protests to be held on 6日
  • 468 high schools
  • More than 1/3
  • Started at a school in Paris on September 17
  • 78 education workers injured
  • More than 5000 people were arrested.
  • Of them,85% were minors

Companies mentioned:中央社、法新社、franceinfo

Iranian presidency:Oil minister's resignation accepted

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Iranian presidency announced that Oil Minister Paknejad's resignation had been accepted amid long lines at gas stations caused by the war in the Middle East。 The head of the National Iranian Oil Company,Bovar,was ordered to serve as acting oil minister。

Facts

  • Conflict lasting 7 months
  • Since August 2024

Companies mentioned:中央訊息、法新社、路透社、伊朗伊斯蘭共和國廣播電視台、伊朗國家石油公司

杜拜航空 co-pilot involved in attack studied in Australia;interagency counterterrorism task force investigates

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

An Australian interagency counterterrorism task force is investigating the links between the co-pilot of 杜拜航空 flight FZ1073 and Australia。 The Omani co-pilot studied at 墨爾本皇家理工大學 and was reportedly said to have visited a radical mosque and extremist websites。

Facts

  • Plunged 16,000 feet
  • About 4,877 meters
  • In about 30 seconds
  • September 30
  • 1151005

Companies mentioned:中央社、澳洲聯邦警察、維多利亞州警方、澳洲安全情報組織、墨爾本皇家理工大學、RMIT、杜拜航空、flydubai、金融時報、National Security Council

Taiwan | 鉅亨網(2)

Prelude to a crisis?Global bond markets on alert:Long-term yields soar to multi-decade highs as leveraged unwinding amplifies panic

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Global bond markets have suffered an extraordinary sell-off,with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield surging to 5.34%,its highest level since 2002,while long-term yields in France and the UK also hit multi-decade highs。 Leveraged position unwinding and expectations of European fiscal tightening have sparked fears of a liquidity crunch,forcing markets to reprice a high-interest-rate environment。

Facts

  • The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield briefly surged to 5.34% last Thursday,its highest level since 2002。
  • The French government unveiled a draft 2027 budget,proposing 43 billion euros in additional fiscal adjustments to cap the public deficit at 5% of GDP。
  • The French 10-year government bond yield jumped 16 basis points intraday,briefly reaching 4.96%,a new high since 2002。
  • The UK 30-year government bond yield topped 6% for the first time since 1998;the 10-year yield rose to 5.51%,its highest level since 2007。
  • The $32 trillion U.S. Treasury market is caught in a vicious cycle of forced selling。
  • The France-Germany 10-year yield spread rapidly widened to 140 basis points,crossing a red line not seen since the European debt crisis。
  • The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell below 4% in March this year,then surged more than 130 basis points in just half a year。

Companies mentioned:中國《財經》雜誌、加拿大皇家銀行資本市場、ING、TS Lombard、Alphidence Capital、蘇黎世保險集團

Buying more!波克夏's stake in Lennar rises to 11.2%;what signal is Buffett sending with this contrarian move?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

波克夏海瑟威,led by Buffett,has continued buying U.S. homebuilder Lennar,raising its stake to 11.2% and its holdings to more than $2.1 billion。 The contrarian move signals confidence in a long-term housing market recovery,despite Wall Street ratings calling for a reduction in holdings amid high interest rates。

Facts

  • As of September 30,波克夏海瑟威 held 26.6 million shares of Lennar,representing an 11.2% stake。
  • 波克夏 bought $53.6 million worth of Lennar Class A shares over three trading days from September 28 to September 30。
  • 摩根士丹利 rated Lennar “underweight”,with a price target of $65。
  • The average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate rose to 7.28%,its highest level since November 2023。
  • U.S. existing-home sales in August were running at an annualized rate of 3.98 million,down 2% month over month and 1.2% year over year。
  • For the week ending September 25,U.S. mortgage applications for home purchases and refinancing fell 6% week over week,declining for a fourth consecutive week。

Companies mentioned:波克夏海瑟威、Lennar、美國證交會、摩根士丹利、房地美、全美抵押貸款銀行家協會、全美房地產經紀商協會、Forbes、Inditex

Japan | 消防庁(1)

Damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoons No. 25 and No. 26 and a frontal system, and response by fire and other agencies (Report No. 24; updated R8.10.4)

Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁

The Fire and Disaster Management Agency released Report No. 24 on damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoons No. 25 and No. 26 and a frontal system (17 deaths, including in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, etc.) and response by fire agencies.

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