https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 163 items from 4 sources; Japan, 105 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/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208684Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHankyu Hanshin Holdings and others announced that the 第一 annual chart awards ceremony for Billboard JAPAN Book Charts, a comprehensive book chart, will be held on Nov. 14, 2026 (Sat.) at Hosho Nohgakudo in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The event will also feature a discussion between Ryo Asai and Asako Yuzuki, as well as a talk session titled “How Can We Make Japanese Literature Freely Accessible Overseas?” with speakers including Sam Bett and Kenichi Mori. 250 people will be invited free of charge by lottery. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208685Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:48:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京都は、令和8年度第1四半期（4月～6月）におけるスタートアップとの官民協働の取組状況を発表した。第1四半期の協働件数は116件で、2022年から2025年度までの約3年で協働件数は約47倍に増加。令和7年11月にバージョンアップした「Global Innovation Strategy 2.0 STARTUP ＆ SCALEUP」の下、業務効率化や健康・医療・福祉、環境・エネルギー分野などで取組を加速している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208686Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:47:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe second installment of “CREEPY ROOM,” an art project themed around horror and the occult, titled “御怪帳,” will be held at 御茶ノ水 Gallery 蔵 from Nov. 26–30, 2026, featuring 12 creators. Admission is free. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208687Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:46:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京都は、社会課題や行政課題の解決に貢献するスタートアップとの協働を進める「現場対話型スタートアップ協働プロジェクト」の令和8年度について、全20プロジェクトのスタートアップを採択し、現場職員との協働を開始すると発表した。令和7年11月にバージョンアップした「Global Innovation Strategy 2.0 STARTUP＆SCALEUP」の下、5月から公募・対話を行い、政策目的随意契約の認定制度も活用しながら都政現場での実証プロジェクトを実施する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208688Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:45:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イプロス will hold the “イプロスAI-産業World 2026,” an AI/DX exhibition for the manufacturing, construction and architecture industries, for the first time at Tokyo International Forum over 2 days, Dec. 9–10, 2026. The “第1回 製造業向け AI/DX展,” “第1回 建設・建築業向け AI/DX展” and “特設：フィジカルAI/ロボットゾーン” will be held concurrently, featuring exhibits by more than 100 companies and more than 50 seminar talks. 村田製作所, 清水建設, ヤマハ発動機, デンソー, 日本マイクロソフト, ソラコム and others are scheduled to speak. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209166Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:49:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A May 2024 study in JAMA Internal Medicine found that among adults aged 60 and older, taking more steps each day or spending more time on moderate exercise each week may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by 30% to 40%, with similar benefits from steps and exercise time. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209167Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒中華郵政重建林口中正路郵局並於今(5)日落成啟用，董事長王國材與立委洪孟楷共同見證，象徵郵政服務升級並深化與地方居民情誼。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209168Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The New Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs will accept applications from Oct. 5 through Nov. 6, 115, for its 116 performing arts event subsidy program. The subsidies support performances in music, theater, dance and folk arts, and encourage creative proposals that incorporate distinctive local venues. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209169Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:42:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒恆富Online announced that cheerleader star Shorty will serve as its promotional ambassador, launching a 10-day Double Ten campaign from Oct. 5 to 14. The campaign brings together four promotions: consecutive login rewards, an in-person prize draw, a holiday-exclusive prize pool and a designated rewards offer, all tied to the National Day period. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209171Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:35:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒藏壽司將於10月6日起推出「魔法壽司派對」萬聖節限定活動，活動至11月1日止，推出三款搞怪造型料理與多款秋季新菜及甜點。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209172Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The small silver clip on new socks was originally used in factories to identify sizes and hold socks together for packaging, a sock manufacturer in Changhua confirmed. Consumers later found that straightening the clip lets them use it as a “sock opener” to twist and break the thread holding the socks together. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209173Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:26:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The president promulgated amendments to the Estate and Gift Tax Act on Sept. 11. Under the new rules, “whoever receives the assets pays the tax”; assets gifted to certain relatives within 2 years before death must be covered by the recipients in proportion, with the rules expected to take effect in 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209174https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209174Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:23:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒富邦金控董事長蔡明興5日透露，富邦人壽今年6月底採用過渡措施後的TIS ratio實際達177%，但因保險局規定公告上限為申請目標值140%，僅能揭露140%。蔡明興並表示富邦人壽考慮明年取消過渡措施。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209175https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209175Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:16:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A police search of Commander D, a gay bar in Taipei's Wanhua District, has sparked controversy over law enforcement. The Taipei City Police Department announced disciplinary action against 6 officers, 蔣萬安 apologized, and mayoral candidate 沈伯洋 called for the basis of the operation to be made public. The case has drawn attention from human rights groups and international media. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209176https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209176Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:05:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japanese adult video platform FANZA is holding a poll to find the “9 Most Beautiful Faces,” pitting 1182 actresses against one another. 石川澪 leads with 160,418 points, followed by 河北彩花 with 129,403 and 瀨戶環奈 with 94,345. The head-to-head poll is still underway. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208847Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:01:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to 赫格曼, 納格爾 and 代塞羅斯 for discovering light-sensitive ion channels and pioneering optogenetics, enabling scientists to control neurons in living organisms with millisecond precision. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208846Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:59:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒During heavy rain in the mountains of Nantou in late July 2025, a utility pole sprayed water from a hole for its grounding wire, apparently due to its hollow structure and rising groundwater levels. 台電 said the phenomenon is unrelated to water pipes and warned people to stay away to avoid the risk of electric leakage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208848Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:46:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒美國聯邦調查局（FBI）逮捕涉嫌受中國政府指示跟監總統賴清德長子賴廷與的華裔女房仲張婉瑩。外交部嚴正譴責中國跨國鎮壓行徑，強調將秉持「預防、保護、反制」三原則，持續與美國等民主友盟國家加強情報共享與安全防護機制，共同打擊跨國違法威脅。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208849Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:44:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Central Weather Administration forecasts a significant drop in temperatures across Taiwan as the northeast monsoon strengthens, with early-morning lows in northern Taiwan falling to 20 degrees. The coming week will bring changes in 3 stages. Moisture will increase slightly over the Double Ten holiday, while the paths of all 3 typhoons will remain far from Taiwan and will not affect local weather. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209180https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209180Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:42:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung Deputy Mayor 鄭照新, representing Mayor 盧秀燕, visited 101-year-old 劉禮記 in Dongshi District on October 5 and presented him with a NT$10,000 Double Ninth Festival gift for seniors. The visit expressed the city government's respect and best wishes for older residents and promoted an increase in taxi subsidies under the Senior Citizen and Disability Care Card starting in October. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209181https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209181Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung joined forces with DPP lawmakers on the 5th to collect 1,000 jin of Qishan bananas and donate them to 鳳山實物銀行 for 800 disadvantaged households, responding through concrete action to the controversy over Ko Chih-en’s “eat Pingtung bananas” remark and showing support for local banana farmers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208850Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:39:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An incident in which a staff member at an Osaka restaurant yelled “GO OUT” at a Taiwanese tourist has sparked discussion. The Japanese writer 「日本人的歐吉桑」, who lives in Taiwan, analyzed the culture of Osaka’s family-run eateries and recommended learning the Osaka dialect phrase 「おおきに」 to express gratitude and build rapport. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208851Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:37:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks are nearing the 50,000-point mark. Taiwan stock funds performed strongly in the first 3 quarters, with 125 of 145 funds outperforming the broader market and 43 funds posting double-digit gains. 張榮仁, general manager of 鉅亨買基金, said corporate earnings and growth momentum are key to further gains. He advised investors bullish on Taiwan stocks to enter in stages and invest a fixed amount regularly, while keeping room to add to their positions during pullbacks. Historical data shows that investors who entered after the S&P 500 hit a record high and held for 5 years still earned an average cumulative return of 50.9%; waiting simply because prices have “risen too much” could mean missing out on growth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208852Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:37:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒知名主持人蔡康永現身民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋競選總部成立大會，引發中國網友撻伐與抵制聲浪。其代言的中國電動車品牌「零跑汽車」深夜發聲明切割並下架廣告，堅持「一個中國」原則。網紅陳沂對此發文表示驚訝，指出蔡康永並非小咖，不缺錢也不缺聲量，認為他此舉可能是為了自己的意識形態活一次。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208853Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:35:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Oct. 5 evening roundup covers Taipei’s new parking rules for large motorcycles, a Chinese company distancing itself from Kevin Tsai, Zhao Chien-ming repaying an education fund, Taiwan stocks hitting a record high, heavy rain alerts in 11 counties and cities, and half-price tickets during the National Day holiday. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209186https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209186Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒中鋼 held its November pricing meeting today (the 5th) and decided to raise monthly product prices across the board by NT$900 per metric ton. Hot-rolled, cold-rolled and galvanized steel products will all reflect market conditions, amid rising global steel prices and a recovery in downstream demand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208854Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:33:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On Oct. 5, 2026, Taiwan’s 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net purchases of NT$66.917 billion. Foreign investors drove the gains, buying NT$71.896 billion for 4 consecutive sessions. 緯創 topped the individual-stock net purchases, while 友達 had the largest net sales. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208855Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks surged 1,236 points on the 5th, led by 台積電, to close at 49,712, just shy of 50,000. Financial writer Di Xiang said “Glorious October” had arrived, but cautioned investors against FOMO buying at the peak. He said he would take the sell side and pocket his gains, while keeping an eye on 台積電’s earnings conference next week. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208856Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Finance released the list of NT$2 million Uniform Invoice Special Prize winners for the July-August period of year 115. There were 11 winning invoices this period, with the lowest purchase amount just NT$4 (an Uber processing fee), across various channels including convenience stores, restaurants, parking lots and pharmacies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208857Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:28:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Finance released statistics on the cities and counties where the NT$10 million Uniform Invoice Special Prize has been won. Taipei leads with 286 winning invoices, and the six special municipalities take the top six spots. Lienchiang County has had no winners for 15 years; the number of cloud-invoice-only prizes surged by about 1.9 million in a year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208858Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:22:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Led by 台積電, Taiwan stocks rose 1,236.6 points, or 2.55%, to close at 49,712.04 today (5), nearing the 50,000-point mark. Of the top 10 gainers among Taiwan stock ETFs tracking the underlying market today, 9 were actively managed Taiwan stock ETFs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209192Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:21:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en held a “temple-front concert” at Zhufeng Temple in Qishan on the evening of the 4th. DPP founding member Hsu Kuo-tai appeared to voice his support, denouncing the party for abandoning its founding ideal of caring for disadvantaged people and urging voters to turn Kaohsiung around. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208859Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:18:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣電力公司於官網發文提醒民眾，入秋冷氣停用前應進行清潔保養，否則恐成為黴菌溫床。台電分享5個DIY保養步驟，並說明何時應尋求專業師傅協助，以延長家電壽命並節省電費。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209194Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:18:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The year 115 Northern Taiwan Regional Development Promotion Committee heads’ meeting and results showcase was held in Toufen City, Miaoli County. Hosted by the Miaoli County Government, the event brought together the heads of eight counties and cities in northern Taiwan to present the results of cross-regional cooperation and try the newly issued Miaoli Coin. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209195Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒萬里福田寵物城堡 officially received approval from the Ministry of Agriculture on May 15, 115, becoming the first existing pet funeral operator in Taiwan to receive approval. Chairman Hung Wen has introduced aquamation technology from the United States in line with ESG principles, establishing a legal, dignified and sustainable system for pet end-of-life services. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208860Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:15:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Finance announced the list of NT$10 million Uniform Invoice Special Prize winners for the July-August period of year 115. A total of 17 people across Taiwan won with the number “89996565”; a customer who bought NT$90 of gas in Xinzhuang and another who spent NT$55 on drinks at 清心福全 in Luzhu both took home NT$10 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209197Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Xiufeng Elementary School and Beimei Junior High School in Nantou County have both been shortlisted for the gold and silver awards in the 115年度 Ministry of Education Teaching Excellence Awards, showcasing the county’s achievements in promoting distinctive curricula and teaching innovation. The awards ceremony will be held at the Keelung Performing Arts Center on Nov. 20. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208861Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:11:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A woman said she had been estranged from her husband and son for more than 3 years. She owns 2 houses and several cars, and earns about 85% of the household income, so she asked a lawyer how to legally prevent her assets from going to her husband and son. Lawyer Su Chia-hung outlined 6 estate-planning options, including disinheritance, lifetime gifts, partial gifts, trusts, wills and gifts made in contemplation of death. He also cautioned that the Civil Code protects statutory reserved portions of an estate, meaning a will or trust alone cannot completely exclude a spouse and children from inheritance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208862Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:10:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article outlines 三 recommended ways to thaw frozen shrimp—running water, refrigeration and ice water—and the time required for each. Citing recommendations from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, it warns against thawing with hot water, at room temperature or by repeatedly freezing and thawing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208863Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:04:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209201Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Fresh tea leaf prices in Mingjian Township, Nantou County, remain low. County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua, responding to concerns raised by County Councilor Sung Huai-lin and others during a general interpellation at the county council, said the county government had relayed their views to the Ministry of Agriculture and would work with the central government to study subsidies. It will also coordinate with 名間鄉農會 on marketing and procurement in hopes of opening up sales channels. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208622Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒U-CAR released Taiwan’s September 2026 luxury imported sedan sales rankings, with the Mercedes-Benz CLA taking first place with 533 units, beating the Tesla Model 3, which led in August with 143 units. The overall car market rebounded, with 37,054 new vehicles registered and imported cars accounting for 55.5% of the market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208623Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:59:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A 45-year-old Japanese man was asked by his 82-year-old mother to take over the family grave when he returned home for the Obon holiday. His older brother, the eldest son, had already refused several times and suggested closing the grave. The report notes that Japanese law does not stipulate that the eldest son inherits the family grave, highlighting the complexities of family graves and end-of-life planning in an aging society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208624Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:58:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒BMW importer 汎德 officially unveiled the all-new BMW iX3 luxury all-electric SUV in Taiwan. The first production model of the Neue Klasse generation, it features an 800V architecture and sixth-generation eDrive technology. The 3 models are priced from NT$2.45 million to NT$3.12 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209205Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Changhua County Mazu Blessing Culture Festival will be held at 芳苑普天宮 from Oct. 9 to 11. Changhua County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei invited the public to take part in a procession featuring 13 Mazu statues and a range of activities during the National Day holiday. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208625Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:50:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Nagoya Asian Games women’s doubles tennis final was an all-Taiwan affair. After winning gold, Hsieh Su-wei and Liang En-shuo did not shake hands with Chan Hao-ching, bringing the 20-year feud between the Hsieh and Chan families back into the spotlight. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208626Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:48:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Good Food, Good Things Accelerator announced that its ninth Demo Day will take place on Oct. 20 at D1 Creative at Taipei 101, bringing together 16 food and agriculture startups from Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong. The event will focus on AI, smart agriculture and aquaculture, circular materials and food innovation for health, and is open for registration to businesses, investors and industry partners. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208627Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:47:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒South Korea’s men’s football team sparked public outrage with remarks about “not having to serve in the military” after winning gold at the Nagoya Asian Games. A cross-party consensus is emerging among the ruling and opposition parties to review the sports exemption system, in place for 53 years, potentially opening the door to legislative reform. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209209Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Marking its 15th anniversary, the 2026 Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival is partnering with 三麗鷗 on the theme “Sweets Kingdom.” It will be held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 22 at Nursery No. 2 of the Seed Improvement and Propagation Station in Xinshe District, and is expected to surpass the nearly 4 million visitors and NT$9.2 billion in tourism revenue recorded in 2025. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208628Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:39:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208629Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:38:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 24th Y.S. Award, organized by 財團法人育秀教育基金會, began accepting submissions on Oct. 1 under the theme “Play with AI, Create the Future.” For the first time, it has added a brand identity category, with total prizes exceeding NT$3 million. The award connects the fields of technology, design and branding, encouraging young people to bring their ideas from campus to industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209212Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台中市影視發展基金會年度最終場「台中拍講堂」於昨(4)日首度移師台中綠美圖舉辦，邀請演員林予晞以「在角色與自我之間」為題分享演員工作經驗，報名當日即全數額滿。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208630Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:36:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣自來水公司與台北自來水事業處公告10縣市部分地區10月6日起停水或降壓，其中台南鹽水、新營停水23小時、高雄部分地區停水40小時，提醒民眾提前6小時儲水並關閉抽水機電源。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208631Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:33:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT Legislator Lo Chih-chiang on the 5th attacked a 2014 anti-drug article by DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, accusing him of advocating the decriminalization of drug use, and mobilized a campaign truck to drive around Taipei in protest. Shen responded that this was pure fabrication and said he would file a lawsuit. Lo said he welcomed it and fired back, saying Shen should sue his 2014 self, too. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208632Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:32:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsinchu County Councilor and Zhubei mayoral candidate 吳旭智 praised the county government’s “Pregnancy Support Plan,” which takes effect on Nov. 1, and proposed three key elements for a “Zhubei Child-Rearing Support Plan.” He hopes to work with county mayoral candidate 徐欣瑩 to build a child-rearing-friendly city. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209216https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209216Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:32:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒From September 115 to early October, the Taichung City Government Water Resources Bureau held 3 regional exchange forums for flood-preparedness communities in Nantun, Daan and Wuri districts to strengthen grassroots disaster-preparedness capacity. Taichung City has established 68 disaster-preparedness communities since 101, and 13 received awards in the national evaluation for 114. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208634Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒全聯福利中心 partnered with ECOCO to install 240 smart recycling machines at stores across Taiwan. Consumers can earn points by recycling bottles and cans and use them toward purchases. A promotion also offers recycled HDPE bottles remade into cleaning products at an additional cost. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208633Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A man surnamed Chang in Tainan was fined 25,000 yuan by the Agriculture Bureau under the Animal Protection Act for feeding a stray dog named “Xiao Hei” and sheltering her puppies. The fine was revoked after mediation in administrative litigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209219Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On the eve of the National Day holiday, Taichung City Government’s Transportation Bureau reminded the public that traffic volumes are expected to surge during the Oct. 9 to 11 holiday because of the National Day fireworks display. Bureau Director Yeh Chao-fu announced traffic-management measures, including alternative route guidance, additional Taiwan Railways and high-speed rail services, and public transit transfer discounts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208635Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:28:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒日本企業徵信公司東京商工Research 10月5日公布，2026年度上半期（4至9月）因人手不足倒閉的企業達240家，創2013年統計以來同期新高，其中因人事費高漲倒閉130家，占比首次過半。全國最低工資調升至時薪1177日圓，東京從1226日圓調至1280日圓，中小、微型企業薪資成本壓力沉重，服務業與營建業合計約占倒閉六成。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208636Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:22:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒香港28歲名媛蔡天鳳2023年遭殺害及肢解，案件延宕3年後於2026年9月在香港高等法院開審，前夫鄺港智、前大伯鄺港傑及前家翁鄺球3人被控謀殺並全數否認，控方主張7280萬港元豪宅糾紛為犯案動機。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209222Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:21:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒To mark World Mental Health Day 2026, the Taipei City Government Department of Health is holding Mental Health Month activities under the theme “Recharge Your Mind: Building Everyday Psychological Resilience in the City.” Through online interactive games and in-person events at 6 “City Recharge Stations,” the department aims to encourage residents to acknowledge their inner feelings and make use of community mental health resources. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208637Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:17:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒臺東縣警察局關山分局將於10月6日至10月8日啟動為期3天的「交通大執法」專案，重點取締超速、酒駕、無照駕駛、闖紅燈、未停讓行人及行車使用手機等違規行為，並同步公布各類罰鍰金額對照表。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208638Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:17:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 民眾黨 caucus held a news conference alleging repeated violations by Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching during overseas trips. In addition to previously disclosing that she illegally took her son to Dongsha Island, it now accuses her son of posing as an OCAC photographer and her husband, Tang Bo-wei, of driving a diplomatic vehicle across state lines despite not being a diplomat. It also alleges that Hsu spent 47 days abroad over 4 years, traveled 526 days, incurred NT$23.83 million in travel expenses and received NT$4.2 million in daily allowances, potentially violating the Anti-Corruption Act, the Criminal Code offense of usurping public office, and regulations governing overseas postings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208639Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:11:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A 2024 sexual assault case involving ketamine at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity came to light after the victim filed a civil lawsuit in September this year. Campus police omitted key testimony, including the victim’s statement, “I was sexually assaulted,” from their report, leading the local district attorney to decide against prosecution at the time. New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she had “lost confidence” in the local district attorney and appointed state Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to reopen the investigation. An internal university investigation resulted in only 2 expulsions and 2 suspensions, prompting criticism that the discipline was too lenient and lacked transparency. The case also highlights legal issues in New York, including the “voluntary intoxication loophole.” The state Senate has passed amendments four times since 2019, but they have stalled in the Assembly. Alumni have suspended donations, the Ithaca City Council is considering suspending permits for fraternity and sorority events, and university president Michael Kotlikoff did not publicly comment until Oct. 3. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208640Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:08:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT lawmakers including Lo Chih-chiang mobilized campaign vehicles to accuse Shen Po-yang, the DPP’s Taipei mayoral candidate, of promoting drug decriminalization and distributing drugs in communities. Shen condemned the accusations as disinformation and said he would take legal action. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208641Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:07:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks came close to the 50,000-point mark on the 5th, closing at 49712.04 points, with trading volume of NT$1.1508 trillion, but the market saw more decliners than gainers. Dcard users lamenting their losses named 國巨, 元太, 牧德, 康寧 and 00988A among the stocks they were stuck with, sharing losses ranging from 17% to 60%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208642Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:07:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Media personality Peng Wen-cheng challenged AIT Director Raymond Greene on the 5th to a debate in Chinese and English on “Why fund the fake-news team of fraudster Shen Po-yang with US$170,000 to suppress human rights.” The challenge came after his earlier invitation to Shen Po-yang, the 民進黨 candidate for Taipei mayor, to debate his doctoral dissertation went unanswered. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208643Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:01:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Taiwan Design Expo will be held in Taoyuan for the first time, with “Taoyuan Flow” as its theme. It will run from Sept. 24 to Oct. 11 across its two main exhibition areas in Qingpu and Zhongli, connecting the Taoyuan Convention and Exhibition Center, the Qingpu Smart Technology Branch of the Taoyuan Public Library and the Chung Yuan Creative Park, with events extending to 5 satellite exhibition areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209270Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:47:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA研調機構Omdia報告預估，2035年人形機器人全球年出貨量可達260萬台，實體AI市場規模將從2025年的814億美元成長至2035年的1.1兆美元，複合年成長率33.5%。人形機器人於2025年進入量產，出貨1.3萬台，其中87%由中國生產。供應鏈瓶頸包括機器人專用影像與力傳感器、推論SoC及碳化矽功率元件；索尼掌握影像感測器40至45%市占率，多數實體AI SoC由台積電製造。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209271https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209271Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:46:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHackers breached Denmark’s Central Person Register (CPR), exposing the personal data of about 8.8 million registered individuals, including names, addresses and CPR numbers. The hackers first breached a Danish company that was legally authorized to access CPR, then used that access to enter the CPR system. The minister of 丹麥數位事務部 said the incident was extremely serious and that authorities were working with the relevant agencies to determine its scope. The hackers’ identities have not yet been established. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209267Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:43:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA female flight attendant with 中國東方航空 recently knelt after her meal cart bumped a passenger’s elbow, an incident that sparked heated discussion online. 東航 issued a statement on Sept. 30 saying it had apologized immediately. In a further notice on Oct. 3, it said passenger Mr. Ou’s behavior was suspected of disrupting order aboard a civil aircraft; it had reported the matter to police and suspended service to him. Former flight attendant Yang Nan spoke about the hardships of the industry in an interview, saying the company usually approves resignations immediately because “there are people lining up to get in.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209257Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:35:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks surged 1,236.3 points on the 5th to close at 49,712.04, setting another record closing high and nearing the 50,000-point mark. Foreign investors and mainland Chinese investors recorded net purchases of NT$71.896 billion, the 12th-largest single-day net buying on record and the 9th-largest this year. They made large additions to actively managed ETFs, led by purchases of more than 150,000 lots of 主動統一升級50 (00403A). Foreign investors also trimmed holdings in panel makers, mature-node wafer foundries and some financial stocks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209249Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:23:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA巴凱銀行 has received a restricted banking license from 香港金融管理局 and opened a branch in Hong Kong, becoming the first Central Asian bank to establish a business presence in the Asia-Pacific region. It aims to tap trade, investment and capital needs along the Central Asia–Asia-Pacific economic corridor under the Belt and Road Initiative. With the new branch, the number of restricted license banks in Hong Kong has risen to 17. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209246Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:15:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA金管會公布外資及陸資投資國內證券情形，9月單月外陸資淨匯入178.70億美元，創近5年同期第1大淨匯入；累計今年前9月淨匯入1083.9億美元，創史上同期新高。9月外陸資賣超上市櫃股票862.70億元，為近5年同期第3大賣超；累計前9月賣超1兆3525.29億元，創近5年同期第1大賣超。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209236Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:09:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA菲中緊張關係升溫，繼約150名在菲華文學校任教的中國志願教師陸續撤離後，全菲5所孔子學院的中國志願教師近日也因安全疑慮返回中國，孔子學院暫由當地教師維持運作。中國駐菲大使館發言人譴責菲國防部長鐵歐多洛將教育交流及華文教育污名化，呼籲保障在菲中國公民安全。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209237Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:09:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA插畫藝術家幾米睽違15年再度於華山文創園區推出特展「與幾米頭碰頭」，以繪本「頭碰頭說說話」為核心串聯「向左走．向右走」與「月亮忘記了」等經典作品，首度採全數位沉浸互動形式呈現；展期自12月24日至2027年2月14日，並先於國慶連假開設幾米快閃店。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209238Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:06:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABenefiting from demand from technology offices at Beishike, northern Taiwan residential development and major infrastructure projects, the Bali and Taipei Port plants of 國產建材實業 shipped a combined 450,000 cubic meters in the first 9 months of this year, up 5.39% year over year. Full-year shipments are estimated at 600,000 cubic meters, up about 2.56%, potentially setting a record. 國產建材實業 has about 3 tenths of the concrete market at Beishike and is supplying 6,000-psi high-strength concrete for the Danbei Expressway and land reclamation work on the north and south breakwaters at Taipei Port. Demand for concrete for land reclamation at the north breakwater is expected to reach 2 million cubic meters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209231Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:02:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's Wang Kuan-hung, known as the Butterfly King, won gold in the men's 200-meter butterfly at the Nagoya Asian Games, becoming the first Taiwanese man to win an Asian Games swimming gold medal. After returning to Taiwan, he attended a celebration banquet hosted by the Hongdao Sports Development Foundation, talked about his feelings after the competition and enjoyed barbecue, spicy hot pot and other foods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209232Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:59:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan People's Party legislative caucus accused 僑委會 Minister Xu Chia-ching of allowing her American husband, Tang Bowei, to use an overseas mission's official vehicle and taking her 14-year-old son on an overseas trip under the guise of a photography officer. It called for her immediate suspension. 僑委會 issued a strong denial, saying official itineraries were reported in accordance with the law, expenses were reviewed under the rules, and there was absolutely no misuse of public funds to benefit private individuals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209233Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:59:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina and the Philippines were involved in another aerial standoff near Democracy Reef (Huangyan Island) on the 3rd. The Philippines said a C-208 patrol aircraft was dangerously approached by 2 Chinese aircraft while conducting a maritime patrol, one of which was a J-16 fighter. 共軍南部戰區 claimed it tracked and monitored the aircraft and warned it to leave in accordance with law and regulations. The two sides gave conflicting accounts. The incident underscored rising tensions in the South China Sea. Following a collision between government vessels in September and a standoff at Second Thomas Shoal, Chinese military and coast guard forces have also conducted exercises and combat-readiness patrols in the waters around Democracy Reef several times in recent days. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209234Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:58:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapanese companies are leaving China at a record pace. A survey by Teikoku Databank showed that the number of Japanese companies operating in China fell to 10,118 in June this year, the lowest since 2010. More than 4,100 Japanese companies fully withdrew from China over the past 2 years, a record high, while only about 1,200 entered the market. Analysts said China’s economic slowdown, tariff and cost pressures, deteriorating Japan-China relations, and cases of Japanese citizens being detained have accelerated Japanese companies’ restructuring, with businesses increasingly reliant on the U.S. market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209228Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:57:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA北見市 in Japan’s Hokkaido Prefecture is raising the price of its designated 45-liter garbage bags by 50%, from 90 yen to 135 yen, due to population decline and strained finances. The city’s population has fallen from more than 120,000 when it was formed through a merger in 2006 to about 106,000. In 2024, the city announced it faced an annual funding shortfall of more than 3 billion yen. In addition to cutting spending, the city government has jointly developed a counter service system with a local information technology company, introduced naming rights for roads and parks, and enhanced its hometown tax donation gifts. It met all targets in the first year of its fiscal rehabilitation plan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209104Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:53:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中央銀行 reported that foreign exchange reserves stood at US$600.745 billion at the end of September, down US$1.159 billion from the previous month but still above the US$600 billion threshold. The bank also reported net foreign exchange sales of US$4.45 billion in the second quarter, bringing net sales in the first half to US$17 billion. The U.S. dollar index strengthened in September, and the bank intervened to sell foreign currency to stem the depreciation, slightly reducing the reserves. Foreign investors brought in about US$14.6 billion in principal that month and repatriated nearly US$17 billion in profits, for net outflows of about US$2.3 billion. Foreign investors’ holdings of domestic stocks and bonds, together with New Taiwan dollar deposits, totaled US$1.9272 trillion, equivalent to 321% of foreign exchange reserves, both record highs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209100Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:50:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to U.S. scholar Karl Deisseroth and German scientists Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, recognizing their discoveries in light-controlled ion channels and optogenetics, which have opened new avenues for neuroscience research into how the brain governs emotions, behavior and bodily functions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209101Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:47:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華電信 announced the establishment of its 中華電全球瓜地馬拉分公司 in Guatemala City. The subsidiary is led by 中華電信全球公司（CHT Global）, which has operated in the United States for more than 20 years. The company plans to expand its services from the United States into Latin America and the Caribbean, targeting local government digital infrastructure projects and the ICT needs of Taiwanese businesses. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung led a trade and economic delegation to the opening ceremony. A signing ceremony was also held that day for a project to build a “resilient backup data center” with Taiwan’s assistance to Guatemala’s Ministry of Finance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209097Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:41:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA萬海航運 announced that it recently worked with a customer to complete the first commercial sea-shipping trial of tree-ripened Malaysian Musang King durians in a CA modified-atmosphere container. By precisely controlling oxygen and carbon dioxide levels and maintaining stable temperatures throughout the journey, the shipment successfully delivered highly ripened durians to their destination after a voyage of nearly 2 weeks, validating the feasibility of long-distance sea transport and targeting opportunities in high-value fresh produce. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209088Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:32:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA林口竹林山觀音寺5日舉辦重陽餐會，席開近百桌、近千名在地長輩參與。民進黨新北市長參選人蘇巧慧與國民黨新北市長參選人李四川先後到場拜票，蘇巧慧提出長者假牙補助最高5萬元、敬老卡點數提高至每月1000點及長照3.0等政見；李四川則主張敬老卡600點中300點悠遊卡化，並推動大型室內親子館、校校有公托及AI高科技產業廊帶等政策。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209018Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:28:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks rose in both prices and trading volume on the 5th, led by heavyweight electronics shares. The index hit an intraday high of 49,770.66 points and closed at 49,712.04 points, both record highs, after surging 1,236.3 points at the close. Trading value expanded to NT$1.150804 trillion, while total market capitalization reached NT$162.629435 trillion, also setting a record, as the market prepared to challenge the 50,000-point mark. 台積電 touched a record NT$2,580 intraday, while 聯發科 closed at NT$5,165. 統一投顧 said the index could reach 53,000 to 54,000 points by the end of the year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209019Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:27:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA胡志明市警方破獲大型偷貓犯罪集團，逮捕12名嫌犯，查獲約2700隻遭盜家貓與50隻活貓。越南食用貓狗雖合法，但2022年「四爪」民調顯示逾九成民眾反對貓狗肉買賣消費，認屬陋習，年輕世代與父輩存在巨大世代鴻溝。政府採溫和轉型策略，多家知名狗肉老店已歇業，但偷狗貓問題仍持續存在。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3209020Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:26:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATrade talks between India and the United States have stalled over the issue of strategic autonomy. Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at the Munich Leaders Meeting that it would be “very difficult” for either side to make further concessions, noting that tariffs are gradually losing their value as a bargaining tool. She also emphasized India's determination to deepen bilateral trade with European countries and the European Union, hoping access to European markets will boost employment in labor-intensive industries such as footwear, textiles and toys. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208935Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:21:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA宜蘭縣南方澳豆腐岬海邊1名男童溺水，海巡與消防人員以拋繩袋將男童拉上岸並合力攙扶至安全處，初步評估男童輕微嗆傷，已由救護車送醫檢查治療，暫無生命危險，警方協助聯繫家屬。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208936Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:20:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapan's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Kazuo Yana admitted that before taking office he said road budgets for 2 municipalities in his constituency that did not support him had been “substantially cut.” He acknowledged that the remarks were inappropriate, apologized and retracted them, but denied coordinating with the relevant ministries to cut the budgets and denied that he would resign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208933Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:18:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA major retrospective of Japanese music master Ryuichi Sakamoto, “Ryuichi Sakamoto | Seeing Sound, Hearing Time,” will be on view at 台北市立美術館 from Oct. 31 through March 14, 2027. The exhibition will primarily require online reservations. The first booking window opens on the OPENTIX platform at 10 a.m. on Oct. 15, with a maximum of 4 tickets per account for each time slot. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208930Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:15:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華電信響應環境部「國土綠蔭氣候調適計畫暨推動木質資源循環」政策，攜手舉辦首場企業合作說明會，提出以無人機空拍建立城市級3D數位孿生模型、電信大數據人流分析、AIoT感測與物聯網傾斜儀監測樹木健康等3大科技應用，為城市降溫並提早預警樹木傾倒風險。中華電信承諾2045年達成淨零，已較2020基準年減少範疇一、二排放24.49%，並推動「8年15萬棵植樹計畫」，目前已種下10萬9503棵樹，培育998名員工為樹木碳匯公民科學家，累計量測逾2萬棵樹。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208931Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:15:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國9月非農就業新增人數意外放緩，削弱市場對聯準會10月升息預期，台股5日收盤大漲1236點至49712點創新高，盤中最高觸49770點，劍指5萬點大關，外資連4買加碼718.96億元；新台幣兌美元呈現連4升，但升勢相對溫和，收盤31.788元，升4.2分，全日高低區間僅7分，外匯交易員預期若本週順利突破5萬點，新台幣可望同步走升，短線先測試31.650元。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208918Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:11:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA氣象署預報員劉沛滕表示，8日前水氣逐日漸減，天氣漸趨穩定但偏涼，8日清晨竹苗近山區可能出現不到攝氏20度低溫；國慶連假（9日至12日）水氣稍增，北海岸、宜花地區及大台北山區易有局部短暫陣雨。目前西北太平洋有彩雲、諾洛、小熊3颱共存，皆不影響台灣及日本。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208919Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:08:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to rising international steel prices and steelmaking costs, 中鋼 will raise prices on 5 products in its November monthly pricing by NT$900 per metric ton. Bar steel producer 豐興 will keep domestic rebar, scrap steel and section steel prices unchanged. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208916Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:01:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGermany and France believe the European Union’s existing Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) responds too slowly and are pushing to establish a new trade countermeasure mechanism. If necessary, it could restrict Chinese companies’ access to the European market in as little as 24 hours, strengthening deterrence against Beijing’s ability to cut off supplies of key raw materials such as rare earths. Germany and France will submit a joint paper before the EU summit on October 15 and 16. The new mechanism could be modeled on the U.S. Section 301 provision, but even an accelerated process would mean it could not take effect until next year at the earliest. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-18/index-en-p2.html#n3208914Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:58:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. added just 29,000 nonfarm jobs in September, far below expectations, prompting markets to expect that the Federal Reserve could pause rate hikes this month. Falling oil prices also eased inflationary pressure. Most Asian markets closed higher, led by Taiwan and Japan. The Nikkei 225 surged 2.4% to close at 69,946.86, while Taiwan’s weighted index jumped 2.55% to close at 49,172.04.