https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 778 items from 6 sources; Taiwan, 98 items from 8 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201725Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES和泉市久保惣記念美術館 (Izumi City, Osaka Prefecture) will hold “Ocean View: Yokosuka Story — Yokosuka Museum of Art Collection Exhibition” from October 25 to December 25, 2026, showcasing works from the collection of 横須賀美術館. The exhibition is being held thanks to the connection formed when the two museums concluded a disaster-prevention agreement in fiscal 2024. It will feature original cover illustrations by Rokuro Taniuchi for 週刊新潮, a diverse range of works from modern Japanese Western-style painting to contemporary art, and related events, including projection mapping, sukajan try-ons, concerts and lectures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201724Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESクラクモ株式会社 has completely revamped “DET Bridge,” an app for preparing for the Duolingo English Test (DET), as of October 3, 2026. The update overhauls its AI-powered automatic writing corrections and speaking assessment features, and offers more than 4,000 practice questions, a screen design close to the actual test, and a simple 3-tier pricing structure. The benefit allowing paid DET members to take the actual test for 9,400 yen will also continue. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201723Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO法人ユアフィールドつくば announced that it will hold the “2026 Autumn Harvest Festival” on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at ごきげんファーム, a farm where staff with disabilities work. The event marks the organization's 15th anniversary. Under the theme “A day when the farm becomes a festival venue,” it will feature food stalls, festival games, stage performances and merchandise sales, as well as a vegetable-picking experience for parents and children requiring advance registration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201722Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エフェクトプロ has shared some of the ways to identify your “reason to be chosen” through competitor analysis, as presented in its free online seminar for dental clinic owners and dentists, “Aim to Be the No. 1 Local Orthodontic Clinic: A Patient Acquisition Seminar to Avoid Price Competition.” The first session, held on September 29, 2026, filled up on the day registration opened. In response to strong interest, 3 additional dates were scheduled for October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201721Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社くふう住まい will begin airing a new TV commercial for its home-building consultation service “くふうイエタテカウンター,” titled “Can Anyone Who Wants to Build a House Hear Me?”, in the Tokai region—Aichi, Gifu and Mie prefectures—from October 5. It features Masumi Yagi of the comedy duo サバンナ and the official character 「ゲーテくん」. Yagi, who holds a Grade 1 FP Skills certification, encourages viewers to take the first step toward building a home. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201720Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESWith support from AWS Professional Services, 株式会社みずほフィナンシャルグループ developed “みずほCowork,” an autonomous AI agent platform powered by Anthropic’s Claude Agent SDK, and began a proof of concept for applying it to specialized operations. Combining Amazon ECS on AWS Fargate, Amazon S3 Files and Amazon Bedrock Guardrails, the platform balances the autonomy of AI with the controls required of financial institutions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201719Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ジュピター announced that the additional content “Hakone Exploration Edition” for the Nintendo Switch game “Picross™: Juufuutei Raden’s Pixel Museum Tour!” and a bundled physical edition will be released on Dec. 10, 2026. Reservations for the physical edition are now being accepted at participating retailers nationwide, with retailer-specific original bonuses available from Amazon.co.jp, Joshin, あみあみ, アニメイト, ビックカメラグループ and others. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201718Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社All Personal has launched “イマココCheck,” an organizational diagnosis service that visualizes employee stress checks and engagement assessments in a single survey. The service is a refreshed version of “FactoryHRサーベイ,” developed jointly with 株式会社こころ機構 for the manufacturing industry. Anticipating the 2028 requirement for workplaces with fewer than 50 employees to conduct stress checks, the service features 80 items in total, including 57 legally required items, takes about 20 minutes on a smartphone, and supports multiple languages. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201717Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESQueue株式会社, which operates the AI search optimization service “umoren.ai,” announced that its CEO, 谷口太一, and CTO, エイナー・ソーダーバーグ, will speak at the DX management seminar “What Sets Companies Chosen by AI Apart?” hosted by DXマガジン on Oct. 7, 2026. 鈴木康弘, representative director and president of 株式会社デジタルシフトウェーブ, will moderate the discussion on how companies should communicate information in the generative AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201716Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESフロンタル株式会社 and eMotion Fleet株式会社 have installed eMotion Fleet’s cloud-based onboard devices in all 53 of フロンタル’s vehicles, and AI dashcams in 15 of them, to advance DX in fleet and operations management while reducing CO₂ emissions. The initiative will accelerate efforts to achieve SBT certification targets—a 42% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030 compared with 2023—and the companies will jointly assess the results. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201715Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESYohei Sato, senior manager at Beyondge株式会社 and visiting entrepreneur at 千葉大学, presented the paper “Designing Entrepreneurial Viability for Mid-Career Entry under Static Uncertainty” at the international conference “ECIE 2026 (21st European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship),” held in Lisbon, Portugal, on Sept. 17 and 18, 2026. The paper structurally analyzes barriers to entrepreneurship among mid-career professionals as “static uncertainty” and proposes solutions through institutional design (LAEF and SUD). It was accepted through peer review and published in the proceedings (pp. 630–638; ISSN 2049-1050). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201714Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ビズアップ総研 announced that its e-learning service “e-JINZAI” will begin offering subtitles in Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Korean and Vietnamese, generated using AI, starting Oct. 5, 2026. In addition to existing English and Portuguese subtitles, support will be expanded across all video content (about 28,000 videos), and all member companies can use the feature at no additional cost. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201713Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES鉄建建設株式会社 has developed Remote Geo, an integrated system designed to transform face observation and assessment work at mountain tunnels. It upgraded and integrated the 3D Tunnel Face Crack Analysis System and the Tunnel Face Assessment AI System, which it jointly developed with Chuden Engineering Consultants and CalTa. The system was completed last fiscal year, and full-scale operations began this fiscal year across all tunnel sites. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201712Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDaiwa Securities announced that corporate investors can purchase and make investment commitments through its offices for a green bond that 広島県 plans to issue in November 令和8年 (5-year bond, with an issue amount of approximately 5 billion yen). The funds will be used for disaster prevention and energy-saving projects, including the renewal and renovation of prefectural facilities and river improvements. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201711Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社STRACT has added the new feature “PLUG パシャ得” to its AI shopping app PLUG. The feature lets users find the lowest prices and coupons across multiple e-commerce sites, including Amazon, 楽天市場 and Yahoo!ショッピング, simply by pointing a camera at a barcode or product photo. Since its launch in March 2022, the app has surpassed 3 million downloads. The company positions the feature as a first step toward agentic commerce. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201710Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES沼津市 and 富士市 announced that they will jointly hold the 2026 Runbike Challenge, a 2-day event for children ages 2 to 8, on October 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun.), 2026. The 沼津市 event, the NUMAZU Cup, will take place at the Ashitaka Wide Area Park tennis courts, while the 富士市 event, the FUJI Cup, will be held in the parking lot at Fuji Marine Pool. This year will also feature a beginner-only race for the first time, for children ages 2 to 5 with 3 or fewer previous race experiences. Registration and details are available on the レバンテフジ静岡 website. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201709Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDelta Electronics (Delta Electronics, Inc.) announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate development of next-generation autonomous driving systems for Level 4 autonomous vehicles and robotaxis, using NVIDIA Hyperion and the NVIDIA Halos safety system. The companies will combine Delta Electronics’ automotive energy management, xEV powertrain, automotive HPC and system integration technologies with NVIDIA’s reference platform. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201708Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社LIFEFUND will hold the 13th “Lake Marche,” a community event, at Hamamatsu Castle Park on October 18, 2026. The event will feature 71 vendors active mainly in Hamamatsu City, as well as a new “giant gachapon” attraction, an iron-bead activity and a photo studio. Admission is free. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201707Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFoodFes株式会社は、2026年10月10日（土）〜12日（月）の3日間、京阪・大和田駅前広場（大阪府門真市）にて、1枚300円のチケットでさまざまなからあげを楽しめるフードイベント「からあげ祭 in 京阪大和田駅前広場」を開催する。開催時間は11:00〜18:00。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201706Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Re-grit Partners announced that it will exhibit at ECONOSEC JAPAN 2026, an economic security conference and exhibition to be held at Tokyo International Forum on Nov. 4 and 5, 2026. At booth F-6, it will showcase responses to economic security risks from both GRC (governance, risk and compliance) and cybersecurity perspectives. On Nov. 5, it will also give an exhibitor presentation titled “Geopolitical Intelligence That Drives Management.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201705Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Lean on Me announced the results of a survey on training-related work among facilities using Special Learning, its e-learning service for disability welfare facilities. Some 70.7% of respondents said the burden of preparing or managing training had become “lighter.” The results show a reduction in workloads at workplaces where more than 80% had previously managed legally required training using paper or Excel. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201704Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESxID株式会社 announced that it will exhibit at the Local Government Information Promotion Fair 2026, to be held at Makuhari Messe on Oct. 27 and 28, 2026, and give a live demonstration of its SmartPOST digital mail service. The exhibit will include a hybrid operations demonstration using an LGWAN-compatible management screen, the digitization of disposition notices and examples of adoption by local governments. On Oct. 27, it will also give a vendor presentation on “Digital Notifications That Address Postal Rate Increases and the Burden on Staff.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201703Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAppBank株式会社 announced that it will take over operation of the 日本アニメーション ONLINE SHOP, which has been operated by 東洋レコーディング株式会社 under a license from 日本アニメ企画株式会社. It will deliver IP-related products, including from the World Masterpiece Theater series and Chibi Maruko-chan, to fans by leveraging its media capabilities and e-commerce infrastructure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201702Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOJICO（有限会社チャンネルアッシュ）は、株式会社伊藤園が9月28日(月)から全国の量販店業態で実施する「お～いお茶」ブランド（460ml～600ml）1ケース購入者にオリジナルニットトートバッグ全4種を景品として提供するキャンペーンにデザイン協力した。「みんなでつながる」をテーマにOJICOらしい遊び心あるデザイン4種を展開する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201701Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マルチブック announced that it will hold a free web seminar on Nov. 12, 2026 (Thursday), co-hosted with ベニックソリューション株式会社 and インフォコム株式会社. The seminar, titled “AI Management for Making the ‘Invisible’ Visible in Global Business — Building a Fast-Decision-Making Organization with PoC × Core Systems × Accounting DX,” will explain the use of PoC, AI applications in GRANDIT and AI-driven management of overseas offices in 3 parts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201700Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本赤十字社 has begun accepting donations following damage caused by Typhoon No. 25 of Reiwa 8. Donations will be accepted from October 5, Reiwa 8, through March 31, Reiwa 9, via accounts at ゆうちょ銀行, 三井住友銀行, 三菱UFJ銀行 and みずほ銀行. All donations received will be sent to the disaster relief donation allocation committee in the affected areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201699Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES医療法人社団鉄結会アイシークリニックが秋の味覚（銀杏・山芋・マンゴー等）による接触皮膚炎の実態を調査。全国の20〜60代男女300名へのインターネット調査（2026年9月14日〜23日実施）の結果、かぶれ経験者は約4割（38.7%）、銀杏拾い経験者の67.2%が素手または薄手の手袋で作業していたことが判明。かぶれ時に皮膚科を受診した人は17.0%にとどまり、64.3%が受診科に迷っている実態も明らかにし、正しい知識と対処法の普及を呼びかけた。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201698Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOpenStreet株式会社 and 株式会社ブラン have formed a business partnership and will introduce 200 electric-assist bicycles to the shared-cycle service “HELLO CYCLING” starting in September 2026. OpenStreet operates “HELLO CYCLING” in 30 prefectures, with about 15,100 stations, a fleet of about 62,000 bicycles and a membership base of about 6 million. ブラン is a company based in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, that operates シャトレーゼ franchise businesses. It is entering the shared-cycle business for the first time, aiming to improve local convenience and contribute to environmental efforts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201697Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESブルックス ブラザーズ ジャパン is releasing 2 limited-edition “ALL STAR AGED” sneakers (HI/OX) as the second collaboration with コンバース. The follow-up to a popular first collection that sold out immediately in spring 2025 will be available for online preorders from October 5, 2026, ahead of its general release on October 14 at ブルックス ブラザーズ stores nationwide, エディフィス and イエナ stores, and the ベイクルーズ official online store. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201696Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES長野県飯綱町が、地域の中で小さな仕事を生み出す「小商い講座 in IIZUNA」第5期を2026年11月25日(水)より全6回で開催する。無料体験ワークショップは2026年10月21日と11月5日に実施され、受講料は15,000円。企画運営は株式会社カンマッセいいづな。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201695Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社キャスター announced that it will strengthen regional partnerships, starting in Fukuoka Prefecture, to address staffing and operational challenges faced by startups and small and midsize businesses. As its first initiative, it will work with COMPASS小倉, a startup support facility in Kitakyushu, to provide startup consultations, introduce services, hold joint seminars and share information. It plans to hold about 3–4 joint seminars annually and build partnerships with local startup support organizations and financial institutions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201694Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社PeopleX placed a magazine advertisement on the back cover (Cover 4) of the October 2026 issue of the HR magazine Companies and People to widely communicate the intent behind its new purpose, “Engaging with People.” The initiative follows the establishment and announcement of the purpose, which foregrounds a human-centered philosophy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201693Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社東洋経済新報社 announced that on October 11, 2026, curry researcher Monko Ichijo, the festival's PR ambassador, will make a special 1-day appearance at the Shimokitazawa Curry Festival 2026, offering limited-edition curry and copies of her book 『一条もんこのカレ～なる人生』 for sale, as well as holding an autograph session and giving away sampling sets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201692Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESテクバン株式会社 supported 慶應義塾's adoption of IDaaS (a cloud-based authentication service). Using Okta and Extic, it migrated from an on-premises Shibboleth authentication infrastructure to IDaaS. The move eliminated the need for on-premises server upgrades, reduced administrative workload, shortened the time needed to add GakuNin services (from 30 minutes or more for experienced users to about 5 minutes for beginners), and strengthened security through MFA and authentication log visibility. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201691Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESテクバン株式会社 will exhibit at the security conference “Security Days Fall 2026 Fukuoka,” to be held in Fukuoka on Friday, October 16, 2026, and speak in a joint session with a user company (FC-10) about reviewing password management in preparation for the SCS assessment system and a case study on the adoption of Keeper Security. The exhibition booth (B16) will also feature a live demo of Keeper Security and consultations on its operation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201690Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アマナ will hold the online seminar “Exploring the essence of what makes a brand unique — In the AI era, ‘good friction’ gives brands a presence” on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Joined by IT critic Kazuhiro Obara, the seminar will explore in a conversation format how brands and companies can expand what makes them unique in the AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201689https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201689Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマルマンＨ＆Ｂ株式会社は2026年10月5日（月）、睡眠の質と目のピント調節機能を同時にサポートする機能性表示食品『ぐっすり＆くっきり』を全国のドラッグストアやECサイトで発売すると発表した。機能性関与成分「クロセチン」を7.5mg配合し、1日1粒で睡眠の質の向上（中途覚醒回数の減少、起床時の眠気・疲労感緩和）と目のピント調節機能低下の緩和という2つの機能が報告されている。容量は30粒。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201688Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマルマンＨ＆Ｂ株式会社 will launch its new top-of-the-series product, 『マカ10000PREMIUM+NMN250』, nationwide at drugstores, e-commerce sites and other outlets starting Monday, October 5. In addition to 10000 mg of maca (equivalent to a 20-times concentrated extract), it contains 250 mg of NMN, a health ingredient attracting attention, and combines liposomal zinc, L-citrulline and L-arginine in a premium formula. It was developed for business professionals in their 40s, 50s and older, to support them as their condition changes with age. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201687Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマルマンＨ＆Ｂ株式会社は、機能性関与成分「没食子酸」を29mg配合した機能性表示食品『メタサポート7』を10月5日に発売すると発表した。健康診断で気になる7つの項目（糖・脂肪の吸収抑制、食後の血糖値・中性脂肪の上昇抑制、内臓脂肪・体重減少、BMI改善）にアプローチするサプリメントで、容量は30粒、1日1粒目安。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201686Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSeoul-based Korean brand TEDDY ISLAND（テディアイランド） returned to the Asia-origin global fashion e-commerce store “60%,” operated by 株式会社シックスティーパーセント, on October 2. The store offers staple items including teddy bear key rings, graphic T-shirts and sweatshirts. To mark its return, it is holding a campaign featuring 40% off 19 T-shirt styles and a teddy bear doll giveaway to 5 randomly selected customers who spend ¥10,000 or more. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201685Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPolimill株式会社 held a hybrid-format introductory training session on using QommonsAI, a generative AI platform for local governments, for staff of 京都府宇治市 on September 10, 2026. A total of 22 people attended in person and 19 online in the morning, while 12 attended in person and 13 online in the afternoon. About 40% said they had used generative AI privately. Participants were seen actively experimenting with prompts, and requests were also made for an image-generation feature. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201684Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSRSホールディングス株式会社 announced that it will run a PayPay coupon campaign at participating SRSグループ stores from October 9, 2026 (Friday) through October 22 (Thursday). Customers who use a coupon obtained in advance through the PayPay app to pay in store will receive up to 3% in PayPay points on purchases of ¥1,000 or more, and up to 5% on purchases of ¥2,000 or more, including tax. The maximum reward for each coupon is 500 points. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201683Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESニラックス株式会社が運営する『ニラックスブッフェ』にて、2026年10月1日より事前予約限定（無料）のアニバーサリーケーキサービスを新たに10店舗で開始。関東・東海・関西の各店舗で、お誕生日や記念日をバラエティー豊かな食べ放題とともにお祝いできる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201682Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESニラックス株式会社が、和洋中のバラエティー豊かな料理やスイーツを楽しめる『ニラックスブッフェ』対象5店舗にて、2026年10月1日（木）より一部コースの販売価格を見直し、食べ放題をより手軽に楽しめるようにした。プレミアムコース・インペリアルコースでは『ビーフステーキ』や『チーズインハンバーグ』なども食べ放題で提供される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201681Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESニラックス株式会社は、同社が運営する「ニラックスブッフェ」6店舗にて、2026年10月9日(金)から10月30日(金)の平日限定『時間無制限』キャンペーンを開催。45分のショートコース"プチブッフェ"を除く全コースが対象で、ランチ・ディナー営業時間内であれば時間を気にせず食べ放題を楽しめる。和洋中メニューやスイーツ、飲茶、にぎり寿司、肉料理などバラエティー豊かなラインナップを用意。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201680Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKawade Shobo Shinsha announced that it will release “Motoharu Sano: Why He Keeps Singing,” a biography of Motoharu Sano by Kiyoshi Matsuo, on November 27, 2026. Featuring an in-depth interview, the book explores Sano’s 46-year career in music and writing. It costs ¥2,860 including tax and runs 240 pages. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201679Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESカルビー株式会社 announced that it will launch, on a rolling basis nationwide from October 2026 for a limited time, packages featuring a collaboration between 4 L-size varieties of its uniquely made potato snack “Jagarico” and the Japanese taiko rhythm game “Taiko no Tatsujin.” The collaboration marks the 25th anniversary of “Taiko no Tatsujin” in 2026 and will also include a tie-in campaign for the arcade version (October 5, 2026–January 11, 2027) and a giveaway campaign for collaboration goods on the official Calbee PR Department X account (November 9–15, 2026). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201678Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new series, “The History and Future of Currency Hegemony,” by BNPパリバ証券 Chief Economist Ryutaro Kono has launched on 新潮QUE, an information and culture media platform operated by 新潮社 and released in May 2026. The series examines the history of currency hegemony as it shifted from Amsterdam to London and then New York, and offers a distinctive perspective on the future of a “world without a hegemon,” including U.S. currency strategy using stablecoins and China’s proposal for a Bancor-style settlement currency. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201677Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES阪急うめだ本店 will hold “Kasama Marron Collection in OSAKA,” an event featuring sweets and Japanese confections made with “Kasama chestnuts,” a specialty of 笠間市, Ibaraki Prefecture, from October 7 (Wednesday) to 13 (Tuesday), 2026, at the B1 Food Stage. A lineup of Japanese and Western chestnut confectionery brands will come together, including live demonstrations and sales of freshly squeezed Mont Blanc from chestnut farm-operated カサマロンカフェ and a collaboration Mont Blanc exclusive to 阪急うめだ本店 with “Masahiko Ozumi Paris.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201676Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAWA株式会社が運営する音楽ストリーミングサービス「AWA」は、2026年10月5日20:00～21:00に、AWAラウンジにて12人組グローバルボーイズグループKO1KEYZのデビューシングル「KO1KEYZ」リリースを記念したスペシャルプログラム『「KO1KEYZ 新世界への扉をUnlock！」～デビューシングルリリース記念SP～』を無料開催する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201675Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on the theme “We have backups. But will that data still be there after an attack?” As attacks on backup data by ransomware increase, the webinar will explain the costs and operational burdens involved in deploying and managing backup infrastructure. Hosted by バラクーダネットワークスジャパン株式会社, it will introduce Barracuda Backup, which is offered with the hardware itself at 0 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201674Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 announced a webinar on the theme “Business data generates profit. [For executives].” Hosted by サードリー株式会社 with マジセミ株式会社 as a cooperating partner, the webinar will introduce “Profiit,” which visualizes the value of work and its impact on profits—factors that cannot be judged by tracking work hours alone—as “work data,” and uses AI to support analysis and improvement decisions. It will explain the concept and practical methods of “Work Profit Design,” which reallocates people and time to work that generates profit, for an executive audience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201673Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 announced that it will co-host a webinar with 株式会社アドヴァンスト・インフォーメイション・デザイン and ダークトレース・ジャパン株式会社 on the theme “Ransomware attacks are hitting major companies one after another. Why can’t EDR alone stop them?” The webinar will review the limitations of existing measures such as EDR and firewalls, and explain the approach behind NDR (Darktrace), which detects anomalies based on network communications and behavior. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201672Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 announced a webinar hosted by Monotype株式会社 with マジセミ株式会社 as a cooperating partner, titled “Personalized font management creates a blind spot in governance” [For mid-sized and large companies]. As corporate font use expands and grows more complex, risks related to licensing and increased operational burdens caused by reliance on individuals and decentralized management have become challenges. Drawing on Monotype’s expertise, the webinar will explain the “TypeOps” approach, which treats fonts as corporate assets to be managed and maintained continuously, as well as key points for license management, distribution and sharing rules, and stronger governance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201671Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 announced a webinar on the theme “Prepare for ransomware attacks with robust backups and minimize damage.” Hosted by ネットアップ合同会社, it will explain how to use NetApp’s storage OS “ONTAP” to protect backups from deletion even if administrator privileges are compromised, detect ransomware attack anomalies using AI, and restore systems quickly using clones. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201670Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will co-host a webinar with S2W Inc. and 株式会社テクノプロ for IT department heads and CISOs on the theme “Where do hackers look within your company, and which vulnerabilities do they target?” The seminar will explain how to prioritize vulnerability responses based on attacker trends and actual attack information, and introduce “QUAXAR（クェーサー）,” an AI-based cyber threat intelligence (CTI) platform offered by S2W. Participants will also receive free access to a service that checks for password leaks on the dark web. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201669Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA press release from マジセミ株式会社 announcing a webinar hosted by 株式会社Acompany titled “How can AI use be expanded to work involving confidential information?,” for enterprise companies. The webinar will introduce challenges and solutions for expanding AI use to business data containing confidential information, such as counseling data from medical institutions and internal confidential information at manufacturers, using use cases and a demo of “Acompany Secure Chat,” which uses Confidential Computing technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201668Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar hosted by クララ株式会社 on the theme “What comes after VMware? Comparing continuation, Nutanix and the cloud.” Changes to VMware’s licensing and billing structure have made it necessary to decide whether to continue with the current environment or migrate to Nutanix or the cloud. The webinar will explain how to take stock of the current environment, organize comparison criteria and proceed with a phased migration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201667Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 announces a webinar hosted by NTT東日本株式会社 titled “How should you transform your phone environment with cloud and AI?” Experts from NTT東日本 will explain, according to each challenge, the options for phone-related digital transformation, including cloud telephony, AI telephony and generative AI, in response to issues with conventional phone environments such as the need to work from the office, interruptions while transferring calls and staff shortages for routine responses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201666Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a rebroadcast webinar on the theme “Are you sending your data straight to AI?” 株式会社テンダ and 株式会社Almondo will jointly explain the importance of organizing and structuring business data when introducing AI, and present an approach to building RAG in a Microsoft environment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201525Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:56:28 +0900JapanPR TIMESリクエスト株式会社は、現場の管理職・人材育成担当者・顧客接点担当者向けに、資料「話は整っている なぜ仕事が前に進まないのか」（A4縦・全13ページ・無料）を公開した。2021年の原文「『うすっぺらい』人。何が原因でそう人は認知するのか？」の問いを出発点に、事実確認と判断経験を見直すための5つの問い、記録用紙、架空例図解を収録。関連研究4本と2026年9月公開のBtoB企業3社・リーダー候補423名対象の実践報告を参照し、説明の印象ではなく直近の一件の事実から判断を更新する手順を整理している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201528Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本プライベートエクイティ株式会社 (JPE) has established the “日創リフレイ1号投資事業有限責任組合,” an M&A fund primarily targeting small and medium-sized manufacturers in Japan, with 日創グループ株式会社 (Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market: 3440), with a total fund size of 2 billion yen. JPE will oversee overall operations, combining 日創グループ’s ability to “create” with JPE’s ability to “connect” to support business succession and the realization of growth strategies at small and medium-sized manufacturers in collaboration with regional financial institutions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201527Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ハハカラ signed a “Partnership Agreement to Support Work-Life Balance” with 横浜市 on September 28, 2026. For approximately 3 months, from October to December 2026, the parties will jointly test the “OYA Program,” combining the household task-sharing app “OYA.NOTE” with the learning content “OYA.STUDY,” targeting up to 200 couples and 400 people. They will survey and analyze changes in the division of household tasks and the well-being of men and women. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201526Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESスタディスタジオ株式会社 has added explanations of past Eiken Grade 2 questions to “スタスタApps,” its web app for Eiken study support. The explanations cover the main-venue first-stage exams for the 1st session of the 2026 academic year, the 3rd session of the 2025 academic year and the 2nd session of the 2025 academic year. Detailed explanations are provided for a total of 183 questions—31 Reading questions and 30 Listening questions per session—covering 5 areas: the basis for the correct answer, solution steps, why the other options are incorrect, tips for avoiding mistakes and vocabulary worth remembering. A fixed set of 3 questions from each of the 3 sessions, 9 questions in total, can be viewed free of charge without registering as a member; all 183 questions are available to Plus members. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202803Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:27:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203435Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:52:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA衛福部 Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang reiterated that the goal of building a drug-free homeland remains unchanged, stressing that anti-drug plans are guided by science-based decision-making. Harm-reduction strategies such as methadone treatment and safe syringes can help people with drug addiction return to society and reduce economic crimes. Statistics show that in the early years, about 72% of people with HIV were infected through sharing needles; the figure has now fallen to about 1.7%, and the number of new cases has dropped significantly since 2017. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203433Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:47:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, launched a counteroffensive against Houthi rebels on the 4th, aiming to retake the capital, Sanaa, and regain control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The offensive was planned over several weeks by Yemen’s internationally recognized Presidential Leadership Council and Saudi Arabia. Yemeni ground forces are leading the operation, with Saudi Arabia providing air cover and airstrikes. The Houthis seized Yemen’s Red Sea coast in early September and took control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. They continued firing missiles at targets inside Saudi Arabia over the weekend, including facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco. Although Saudi Arabia asked the United States for airstrike support, Washington has so far provided only intelligence and targeting assistance and has not directly joined the operation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203434Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:46:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPreliminary statistics from the 財政部 show that 17 NT$10 million special prizes and 11 NT$2 million grand prizes were awarded in the July-August invoice lottery for year 115, with a total of 28 lucky winners. The winners’ list will be released today at 4:30 p.m. The four major retail chains 統一超商, 全家便利商店, 萊爾富 and 全聯 awarded a total of 9 NT$10 million special prizes. One winner spent just NT$10 on a drink and walked away with the top prize. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203436Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:44:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAQuebec will hold a provincial election on the 5th, with the separatist Parti Québécois poised to return to power and end 12 years in opposition. Although polls show that only about 30% of Quebecers support independence, the Parti Québécois’s support of about 30% could still win it a majority in the 127-seat National Assembly under the first-past-the-post system. Party leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has insisted that he would hold a referendum on separation if elected, but has ruled out calling one before 2029—that is, during Trump’s term. In Quebec’s 1995 referendum, the province voted to remain in Canada by a narrow margin of 50.58%. The result of this election will test Prime Minister Carney’s appeal for national unity in the face of the United States. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203430Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:43:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 27-year-old man surnamed Chiang was riding a scooter with his 3-year-old daughter in Fengyuan District, Taichung, on the evening of the 4th. As they traveled along Zhongzheng Road toward Yuanhuan South Road, the scooter suddenly veered left and collided with a car driven by a 34-year-old man surnamed Lin. The father and daughter fell and suffered multiple abrasions and contusions before being taken to hospital. Neither driver was under the influence of alcohol; traffic police are investigating the cause of the crash. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203413Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:31:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 60-year-old woman in Hong Kong was tricked by a fraudster posing as an investment expert into investing in cryptocurrency on a fake website. From March to September this year, she was defrauded of more than HK$21.47 million, equivalent to about NT$85.88 million. This is the latest major online fraud case in Hong Kong. Similar cases have included a 67-year-old foreign businessman who lost NT$84.79 million. Online fraud has become Hong Kong’s most common type of crime. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203414Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:31:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國職棒國聯分區系列賽第2戰，密爾瓦基釀酒人靠喬里奧9局下2出局滿壘時的再見2分安打，以4比3逆轉擊敗聖地牙哥教士，在5戰3勝制系列賽取得2勝聽牌優勢。喬里奧系列賽第1戰也曾轟出2分砲，是釀酒人連兩天從0比2劣勢逆轉的關鍵人物。教士終結者米勒雖在例行賽有38次救援成功，但9局連送3保送後遭逆轉。釀酒人例行賽103勝稱霸大聯盟。兩隊6日將在聖地牙哥進行第3戰，勝者將對上道奇與勇士之間的勝隊爭搶世界大賽門票。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3203140Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:20:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAZhou Xiande, a candidate for village chief in Xiulin Village, Xiulin Township, Hualien, and his wife, surnamed Wang, were suspected of vote-buying by offering cash of NT$1,000 to NT$2,000 and mushrooms. After an investigation by the Hualien District Prosecutors Office, prosecutors asked the court to detain them. The Hualien District Court released the couple on bail of NT$100,000 each. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202806Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARita Fan, former president of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, praised Chief Executive John Lee as “getting better and better” on a radio program and publicly questioned whether the current 90-member legislature may be too large, suggesting it be reviewed in the future. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202542Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:59:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire broke out late at night at an abandoned rubber-processing factory in Houbi District, Tainan City. Large quantities of discarded tires and other rubber materials stored inside sent black smoke billowing alongside the flames. The Fire Bureau dispatched 40 vehicles, and nearly a hundred firefighters and volunteer firefighters extinguished the blaze after about 3 hours. The fire burned an area of about 1300 square meters and nearly destroyed the factory. No one was injured. The Environmental Protection Bureau issued air-quality advisories for nearby administrative districts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202543Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:59:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASimon Stiell, the UN climate chief, warned at a pre-COP meeting ahead of the UN climate conference in Nadi, Fiji, that the climate crisis is reaching maternity wards. Extreme heat is putting pregnant women and newborns at increasingly high risk, and links between high temperatures and complications such as premature birth, stillbirth and low birth weight are becoming increasingly clear. A new survey commissioned by 維康（Wellcome）慈善基金會 found that, over the past 5 years, more than 2/3 of healthcare workers across 5 continents had witnessed complications caused by intense heat. The survey covered 1000 midwives and doctors in the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Brazil and Zimbabwe. An analysis by Agence France-Presse of data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service found that about 33 countries recorded their hottest July on record this year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202414Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:55:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia may have shared jet-powered drone technology with its longtime ally North Korea, adding that Moscow is sharing all of its technology with Pyongyang. Reports say Russia has sharply increased its use of jet-powered drones against Ukraine in recent weeks, while Ukraine currently lacks effective countermeasures. Separately, Ukraine transferred 2 North Korean prisoners of war captured while fighting for Russia to South Korea last month, triggering a diplomatic standoff between Kyiv and Seoul. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung demanded a public apology from the Ukrainian government, threatening to take measures otherwise. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202412Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:49:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA suspected leak of a dangerous pathogen occurred at a disease-control research institute in Shelekhov, Siberia, Russia. A 28-year-old female laboratory assistant reportedly broke a test tube containing Yersinia pestis while handling live biological materials, then fell ill and died. Nearly 200 people were sent to hospital for observation. Russia’s Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing said the local public health situation was stable, while the pathogen involved in the incident remains unclear. The U.S. State Department, CDC and WHO are closely monitoring developments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202413Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:48:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese writer and International Booker Prize winner 楊双子 recently spoke at an event at 慕尼黑文學館 in Munich, Germany, where the interpreter’s performance sparked controversy. China reportedly tried to prevent the event from taking place. In an interview by phone from overseas, 楊双子 said literature cannot be separated from politics and stressed Taiwan’s stance of refusing colonization in the face of its colonial history. 莊瑞琳, editor-in-chief of 春山出版, said the organizers had apologized and that 林育立, a Taiwan writer based in Germany, would interpret at upcoming events in Hamburg, Frankfurt and Berlin. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202369Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台積電早盤股價衝上歷史新天價2580元，漲80元、漲幅3.2%，市值達新台幣66.9兆元，創歷史新高，台股早盤也攻上49646.72點歷史新高。台積電將於15日召開法說會，市場關注2027年資本支出、先進製程與CoPoS封裝進展、德州設廠可能性及AI產業看法等議題。消息人士透露，台積電正評估與馬斯克旗下Terafab合作協助其德州晶圓廠營運，馬斯克已證實雙方正商討此事。台積電預估第3季美元營收約446億至458億美元，今年資本支出將達600億至640億美元，美元營收增幅可望微幅超越40%。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202368Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:34:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國印第安納大學布魯明頓分校3日放映半導體產業紀錄片「造山者－世紀的賭注」，並與國立台灣大學續簽「優華語合作備忘錄」第2期第3年計畫，延續台美文化與學術合作。駐芝加哥辦事處表示，今年適逢美國建國250週年及台灣總統直選30週年，雙方將持續在AI、供應鏈韌性、無人機、關鍵礦物及人才培育等領域深化合作。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202365Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:30:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北捷運公司今天表示，上午8時22分左右，文湖線動物園站往木柵站一部列車發生障礙物偵測警訊，約100名旅客於下一部車（約1分鐘進站）換乘後續列車，全線已正常營運，班距調整中。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202366Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:24:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國出於安全考量，將所有部署於英國費爾福皇家空軍基地（RAF Fairford）的B-1轟炸機撤離返美，約12架B-1轟炸機原以此基地作為對伊朗打擊行動的樞紐。事件起因於上週日一名農夫通報可疑廂型車活動，迫使基地附近85戶民宅疏散，警方查獲汽油但未發現爆裂物，並逮捕5名20多歲的英國籍男子，後均獲准保釋。美國總統川普及國務卿盧比歐暗示事件涉及「外國勢力」，伊朗駐倫敦大使館則否認涉案。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202278https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202278Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國防部發布共機艦動態，統計自昨天上午6時起至今天上午6時止，偵獲8艘共艦、9艘公務船持續在台海周邊活動，期間並無偵獲共機，國軍運用任務機艦及岸置飛彈系統嚴密監控與應處。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202176https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202176Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:13:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA據港媒明報報導，已落馬的中共前政治局委員薄熙來與前妻李丹宇所生之子李望知，現年49歲，雖從事金融投資，但仍心繫政治，曾在哈佛大學費正清中國研究中心擔任訪問學者；其同父異母弟薄瓜瓜則在「十一」國慶期間於社群平台發表「中國若不強大，華人在海外無論做得多好，也永遠站不住腰板」等言論，引發外界討論。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202072Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:12:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國科技股反彈激勵台股5日勁揚逾1100點，衝上49601.3點創歷史新高，權值股台積電最高漲至2580元改寫歷史紀錄，台達電勁揚逾4%，大立光大漲逾6%。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202073Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:11:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAResults from the first round of Brazil's presidential election are in, with former president Jair Bolsonaro's eldest son, incumbent senator Flavio Bolsonaro, leading incumbent President Lula with about 47.2% of the vote to Lula's 45%. The two will face off in a second round on October 25. The Bolsonaro family also performed strongly in congressional elections: former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro was elected senator for the Federal District with nearly 940,000 votes, and his second son, Carlos, was also elected senator in Santa Catarina state, highlighting the family's strong political mobilization in Brazil. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202074Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:04:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe New Taiwan dollar opened at 31.81 against the U.S. dollar in Taipei today, appreciating 2 cents from the previous trading day. It traded in an opening range of 31.795 to 31.81. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202069Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:02:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北股市5日開盤上漲99.21點，加權股價指數為48574.95點，成交金額新台幣155.24億元。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202070Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:01:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA藝人蔡康永因現身民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋競選總部成立大會，被中國微博網友視為公開站台支持台獨，擁3600萬粉絲的微博帳號內容一夕清空、關注歸零。零跑汽車、時尚芭莎等合作企業隨即下架相關內容並切割，聲明堅持一個中國原則，其商業價值遭受重創。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201935Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:55:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the benefits of AI are great enough for the world to accept some risks, arguing that the technology should be widely used rather than controlled by a single lab. He also said he has fundamental differences with rival Anthropic over AI regulation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201933Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:51:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中央氣象署今天上午發布大雨特報，因對流雲系發展旺盛，易有短延時強降雨，基隆北海岸、大台北山區及花蓮地區應防範局部大雨，並注意雷擊、強陣風及山區坍方、落石與溪水暴漲，低窪地區慎防積水。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201931Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:40:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWeather expert Wu Der-rong said the northeasterly monsoon will strengthen over the next 2 days, bringing rain and cooler weather to northern and eastern Taiwan. From the 7th to 9th, lows in low-lying areas across Taiwan will fall to about 16 degrees. The weather administration warned of temperatures above 36 degrees in Nantou, Tainan and Pingtung. As many as 3 typhoons could be active in the western North Pacific as soon as today, but none poses a threat to Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201897Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:39:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA「台灣女生製噪」（She Makes Noise x Taiwán）專題10月2日至9日在西班牙馬德里與巴塞隆納舉行，由文化部駐西班牙代表處文化組與「女生製噪」電子音樂節首度合作，邀請Sabiwa、scintii及Sonia Calico三位台灣女性電子音樂創作者登台，3日在馬德里Réplika劇院的演出獲當地樂迷熱烈迴響，展現台灣電音多元聲響魅力。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201898Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:36:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. tech and semiconductor stocks rose, with 台積電 ADR gaining 2.96% and Taiwan index futures surging 677 points in after-hours trading. Cooler U.S. September nonfarm jobs data eased market expectations for Fed rate hikes. Taiwan’s TAIEX closed at a record high of 48475.74 points, while the three major institutional investors bought a net 9.557 billion yuan in shares. Institutions said a rise in trading volume to 1 trillion yuan could help Taiwan stocks advance further. In industry news, 台積電 was reported to be evaluating participation in a planned collaboration with 特斯拉 and SpaceX on the Terafab wafer plant in Texas, with Musk confirming the two sides were in discussions. 輝達 is working with 鴻海 on robot-automated manufacturing processes related to GB300. 和泰車 estimates that Taiwan’s new vehicle registrations will remain at 430,000 this year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201899Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:36:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA聯合國氣候變化綱要公約第31次締約方會議（COP31）會前會議在斐濟納迪與吐瓦魯登場，太平洋島國領袖呼籲全球堅守攝氏1.5度升溫目標、加強氣候融資管道，並重視海洋在氣候治理中的地位。聯合國報告指出太平洋島國海平面上升速度為全球平均兩倍，至2050年恐致12億人流離失所，開發中國家每年需3100億至3650億美元因應氣候變遷，但2023年實際到位僅260億美元。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201826Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:31:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA「臺灣漫遊錄」德譯本在德國展開巡迴朗讀活動，慕尼黑首場口譯引發爭議後，出版社改由資深駐德記者林育立擔綱柏林、漢堡、法蘭克福場次口譯。林育立接受中央社專訪指出，面對台灣複雜的歷史、族群與認同議題，口譯須做好文化轉譯，秉持忠於事件真實的原則。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201743Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:16:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMore than 98% of the votes in Brazil’s presidential election have been counted. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is temporarily leading incumbent President Lula with 47.27% of the vote to Lula’s 44.88%. Neither has secured a majority, and the two are expected to face off in a runoff on October 25. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3201647Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:11:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國財政部長貝森特接受Axios專訪指出，中國AI模型Kimi透過「產業蒸餾」實為盜取美國模型成果，甚至將解放軍武器計畫資料送回Anthropic；他強調中國AI實力約達美國模型8、9成並向全球輸出，美方須保持領先。貝森特並認為AI不會泡沫化，微軟、谷歌、Meta等滿手現金的大型企業正持續投入，OpenAI與Anthropic營收成長前所未見。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-09/index-en-p8.html#n3202477Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Addressing concerns that years of contributions could go to waste if a person dies soon after starting to receive monthly labor insurance old-age pension payments, the Labor Insurance Bureau said that under Article 63-1 of the Labor Insurance Act, survivors can claim half of the survivor’s pension or choose a lump-sum payment of the difference. In a calculation for Mr. Chien of Jingmei, who had 32 years of insurance coverage, his family could receive a difference payment of 152,772 yuan if he died after 7 years of pension payments.