https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 174 items from 3 sources; Japan, 99 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/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228100Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:44:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan startups 精拓生技 and 奎景運算科技 announced today in Fukuoka, Japan, together with 九州大學醫院f-labs, the launch of a 6-month Prometheus Lab AI field validation project. The initiative will bring AI systems into a laboratory to assess how smart-lab technology performs in a real research environment and support further expansion into the Japanese market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228101Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:42:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA駐南非代表處於5日在約翰尼斯堡舉行中華民國國慶酒會，駐南非代表廖文哲以「科技與驚奇」（Technology and Wonder）詮釋台灣英文縮寫「TW」，強調台海和平穩定是全球共同利益，並展示台灣資通訊、AI及XR產品。華碩與宏達電等台灣科技廠商參展，華碩表示深耕南非逾10年、聘用超過50名員工。南非國會議員馬桑荷肯定台灣捐贈近400部輪椅及400噸白米的慈善貢獻，教廷駐南非大使與南非茨瓦內市議員李崇維也出席致意。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228097Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:36:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALithuania’s parliament today passed the first reading of a constitutional amendment by 106 votes to 18, with 6 abstentions. The proposal would remove Article 137’s ban on deploying weapons of mass destruction, creating a legal path for allied nuclear weapons to be stationed in Lithuania and strengthening deterrence against Russia and its ally Belarus. The final vote must be held at least 3 months after the first reading and requires the support of at least 94 of the 141 members of parliament. It is scheduled for Jan. 12 next year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228095Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:29:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA藝人聶雲睽違20年再度入圍金鐘獎，以TaiwanPlus全英語深夜脫口秀節目The Taipei Tonight Show入圍第61屆節目金鐘獎生活風格節目主持人獎，他表示入圍是驚喜也充滿希望、想拿獎但沒把握。談及蔡康永現身民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋造勢活動，聶雲強調演藝人員沒有黨派、為觀眾服務不分顏色。他也透露目前斜槓經營經紀公司，旗下藝人包括錦榮等。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228096Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:27:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA淡江大學學生會將舉辦青年政策論壇，邀請藍綠新北市長參選人與會。民進黨新北市長參選人蘇巧慧表示收到邀請即馬上答應出席；國民黨新北市長參選人李四川競辦則表示將依主辦單位安排，於10月19日出席活動，從未說過因行程取消。淡江大學也澄清學生會並未取消活動。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228092Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:21:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA匈牙利布達佩斯的玉山學校由校長李怡瑩於2019年創立，2022年在僑務委員會支持下轉型為「台灣華語文學習中心」，是匈牙利唯一提供繁體中文教學的機構。學校透過繁體中文教學，並結合麻油雞、豬腳、麵線等台灣料理活動及書法體驗，向匈牙利學生介紹台灣文化與生活。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228090Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:19:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA苗栗縣政府表揚第37屆傳藝金曲獎縣內得主，國寶級亂彈藝師王慶芳獲頒戲曲表演類特別獎，榮興客家採茶劇團鄭榮興、鍾繼儀及榮興工作坊共囊括4獎項，縣長鍾東錦肯定獲獎者讓珍貴文化資產薪火相傳。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228091Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:18:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本農林水產大臣簗和生被指曾在聚會上表示大幅刪減不支持其立場的地方政府道路預算，引發爭議。國土交通省公布調查結果指出，負責回應的官員表示「應該沒有受到」刪減預算的要求或施壓。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228089Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:17:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA2026台北紡織展（TITAS）登場，經濟部技術司專館展出逾40項科專研發成果，其中6項亮點技術已導入業者產品開發，技轉金額合計約新台幣3400萬元，預估帶動逾13億元產值，紡織綜合所開發的「循環運動鞋」更獲2026年R&D 100 Awards肯定。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228093Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國防部 said that since 2:54 p.m., 9 sorties by Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered airspace over northern and central Taiwan, coordinating with Chinese naval vessels to harass the air and sea around Taiwan under the guise of a "joint combat readiness patrol." 國軍 is closely monitoring the situation using joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance measures, and has dispatched aircraft, vessels and shore-based missile systems to respond appropriately. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228088Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:13:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228079Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:08:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread, and East African nation Kenya has reported its first imported confirmed case; the Kenyan patient died after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing its worst Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak on record, with more than 8000 confirmed cases and more than 4000 deaths recorded. The outbreak previously spread to Uganda, where 20 confirmed cases and 2 deaths were recorded, and 1 case was also reported in France. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228080Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:07:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋針對毒品議題明確表態，強調自己立場一直很清楚，不主張毒品除罪化，且5年前指導的論文結論也是「台灣不適合大麻除罪化」。國民黨籍台北市長蔣萬安則緊咬沈伯洋2014年的臉書貼文，要求對方清楚說明是否支持大麻合法化。雙方陣營隔空交鋒，就大麻議題展開選戰攻防。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228081Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:06:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa said China's controls on rare earth exports affect not only Japan but also the United States and the global economy. Japan must preserve its existing advantages in semiconductors and AI-related materials, components and manufacturing equipment, and develop "physical AI" as a key to success. Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry also announced additional sanctions on Russia, while emphasizing that it will prioritize maintaining its interests in the Sakhalin 2 energy development project. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228082Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:06:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA香港滙豐控股計劃於今年下半年在新加坡設立全球AI卓越中心，預計招聘逾100位AI專家，此舉引發香港金融管理局施壓質問，質疑為何選擇新加坡而非香港設立該中心，金管局希望藉此鞏固香港國際金融中心地位。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228083Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:05:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北市立國樂團（TCO） will present the "East Meets West" concert, featuring 4 internationally renowned cellists. Centered on cello concertos, the program will combine the humanistic qualities of Chinese music with the cello's deep tones to create a cross-cultural musical dialogue. The concert will take place at the National Concert Hall on the 8th. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228084Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter being selected for 法國安錫動畫影展, 美國奧斯汀奇幻電影節, 韓國釜山影展 and 史特拉斯堡歐洲奇幻影展, Taiwanese animated feature "Welcome to Dolly's House" has now been selected for the animated feature competition at 西班牙錫切斯電影節, marking a first for Taiwanese animation. It has also been nominated for the 金馬獎 for best animated feature. Producer Wu Ming-hsien said the film is a 100% original Taiwanese production and that he looks forward to its nationwide release at the end of October. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228077Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:02:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 28-year-old female technician, Shibilova, at a disease prevention research institute in Siberia's Irkutsk region, Russia, was reported to have died of pneumonic plague. Lindmeier, a spokesperson for 世界衛生組織（WHO）, said that based on available information, the preliminary risk assessment was moderate to low for Irkutsk region, low for Russia overall and very low for the European region. Russian authorities and the United States are closely monitoring the incident. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228078Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA松山高中於高中籃球聯賽（HBL）新賽季將挑戰校史第2度3連霸，曾在97至99學年度締造HBL男子組史上唯一一次3連霸。助理教練張思遠強調不將3連霸視為壓力，期許球員以超越自己為目標、平常心面對每場比賽，並由入選U18培訓與亞洲盃名單的呂書瑋、任語璿、隊長陳彥瑜等球員擔綱關鍵角色。115學年度四大聯賽10月登場，高中體總以「現在就，超越自己」為口號。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228075Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:58:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Belgian-born American particle physicist Halzen in recognition of his key contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and his discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. Halzen first proposed capturing neutrinos in Antarctic ice in 1988. The IceCube Observatory was completed in 2011 and spans 1 cubic kilometer of ice. It continues to collect neutrino interaction events, opening up a new field of astronomical research. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228076Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:56:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA輝達投資的新創公司Reflection AI推出首款開放權重模型Beam，總參數5010億、每任務啟用230億，效能可比擬中國智譜AI的GLM-5.2，並逼近阿里巴巴Qwen3.8-Max，與DeepSeek、Kimi等中國低價模型競爭。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227947https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227947Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:52:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA retired Air Force captain surnamed Fei is suspected of collecting personal data and whereabouts of 2 intelligence agents in Taiwan and passing the information to China. He also allegedly instructed his son, a real estate agent, to help look up property records under the agents’ names. Taoyuan prosecutors have concluded their investigation and indicted Fei and his son. The Taoyuan District Court ordered Fei senior detained for 3 months and barred visits and communications. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227943Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:49:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Vancouver chapter of 北美洲台灣婦女會（NATWA）posted a clarification on social media in response to 民眾黨團’s allegation that 僑委會 Minister Hsu Chia-ching had “brought her family to the annual meeting and used 僑委會 resources for personal benefit.” The association said Hsu attended the NATWA annual-meeting dinner alone and delivered a keynote speech on the evening of April 19, 2024. Her husband and son arrived in Vancouver from the United States on April 20 to visit her and were invited to that evening’s Bay Sound concert. It condemned reports for combining photos from different times, places and events without basic fact-checking. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227944Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:48:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227945Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:47:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣駐鳳凰城辦事處正式揭牌，這是台灣在美國第14個館處。外交部長林佳龍於當地時間10月5日出席揭牌儀式，並感謝賴總統及美國國務院支持、亞利桑那州長郝愷悌促成。林佳龍此行也率企業團訪問亞利桑那州，參訪台積電亞利桑那州廠，盼新據點能服務當地台灣民眾，並陪伴台企扎根。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227946https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227946Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:46:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA桃園市觀光發展基金會 brought together local businesses to turn Taoyuan’s landscapes, culture and urban character into 15 city symbols, then worked with food companies including 郭元益, 金格 and 三叔公 to develop locally themed gift products. The results were unveiled at Taoyuan International Airport. The exhibition is on display through the 18th in the Taiwan Good Plaza in Zone D of Terminal 2, with the aim of promoting Taoyuan to international visitors through the concept of “Taoyuan flavor.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227942Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:40:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日經與日經QUICK新聞調查28名經濟學家，預測中國第3季GDP年增4.4%，將連續2季低於全年成長目標4.5%至5.0%的下限。內需減速、房地產低迷為主要拖累，多數經濟學家認為政府將透過財政與貨幣寬鬆守住目標，並預估2026年成長率為4.6%，人民幣兌美元將緩步升值。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227934Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:39:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHeavy traffic is expected in eastern Taiwan during the 3-day National Day holiday. The Yilan County government and the Directorate General of Highways have announced potential congestion periods on Freeway 5 and the Suhua corridor, respectively, and urged motorists to plan ahead and avoid peak hours. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227935Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:37:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國家住都中心 said that after 寄居蟹租屋公司 stated in August that it could no longer provide services, it worked with 六都租賃住宅服務公會 to transition more than 95% of the cases. Of the 6,688 cases under its supervision as of Oct. 2, 3,119 (46.6%) have completed the transition, 3,270 (48.9%) are being processed, and the remaining 299 (4.5%) are still being contacted. The center reminded landlords and tenants to fill out the transition assistance registration form on its website by Oct. 31, and landlords to submit letters of intent by Nov. 16 confirming the successor service provider, in order to complete the transition and retain their rights under the social housing subleasing and management program. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227927Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:35:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA文化部6日舉辦記者會，宣布2026年MIT新人推薦特區邁入第19屆，由鄭乃銘首次擔任召集人，選出何宇森等8名40歲以下青年藝術家參展；原住民族藝術特區邁入第7屆，由伊誕．巴瓦瓦隆等4名原民藝術家參展，以「斷層帶上的花朵」為主題，兩展區將於10月30日至11月2日在ART TAIPEI 2026台北國際藝術博覽會（台北世貿中心一館）展出。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227928Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:33:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe labor dispute between the 乖乖中壢廠企業工會 and 三地集團 has ended with a mediation agreement after a strike lasting more than 100 hours. Employees secured several forms of compensation, including 4 months of full pay for those who leave within 2 years, 8 months of full pay for those who leave due to the factory relocation between now and Sept. 30, ROC year 117, and an additional NT$100,000 for employees with 12 or more years of service under the new labor pension system. The 2 sides also signed a no-free-rider clause. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227929Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:30:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA宏達電受惠AI智慧眼鏡VIVE Eagle於9月進軍歐洲、北美及澳洲市場，自結9月合併營收新台幣3.39億元，月增37.4%、年增12.1%，重返3億元大關；旗下G REIGNS並攜手蒙古電信商Mobicom與台揚科技完成5G SA Open RAN實網部署。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227930Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:29:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新北市土城區謝文雄殺害妻子與小姨子一案，新北地院國民法官法庭判處無期徒刑。判決引用憲法法庭113年憲判字第8號意旨，認為殺害人數須達3人以上才符死刑要件，且檢方未能證明預謀連續殺人及再犯高度危險，職業法官一致決且加計國民法官達2/3以上同意，依憲判8意旨無從判死。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227931Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:29:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADiscovery頻道新紀錄片「工程先鋒：飛航守護者」首度深入中華航空修護工廠，揭開航機拆檢、維護、回裝到測試的完整流程，以及24小時修管中心、MR模擬教學等飛安體系與人才培育故事，華航董事長高星潢強調人才是永續經營關鍵。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227932Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華經濟研究院第一研究所研究員劉孟俊今天在政治大學國際關係研究中心演講中表示，從十五五規劃到中共21大，推估中國經濟走向「蘇聯特色的日本化」的機率較「中速成長的再平衡軌道」來得高；他指出，「安全優先」的制度安排是經濟轉型核心約束，並提出投資缺口、消費在GDP占比及產能利用率等3項觀察指標。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227933Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA series of recent student deaths at schools in Malaysia has raised concerns about campus safety. Prime Minister Anwar told Parliament that schools nationwide reported 5,681 bullying cases in the first 8 months of this year, including physical, verbal, nonverbal and online bullying. The government will hire more counselors and assistant dorm supervisors, authorize uniformed police officers to enter campuses at any time, and provide psychological training for 400 dorm supervisors to curb bullying. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227777Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:18:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA半導體測試介面廠穎崴公布9月自結合併營收12.5億元，年增87.72%，創同期新高；第3季自結營收45.56億元，年增152.58%，創單季新高；累計前9月營收110.6億元，首度突破百億元大關。晶圓代工廠聯電9月自結營收253.5億元，年增27.22%，創單月新高；第3季自結營收742.39億元，季增8%，創單季次高；累計前9月營收2040.09億元，年增16.08%。聯電表示第3季產能利用率逾90%，12吋產能利用率維持健康水位。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227778Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:16:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndustrial computer maker 凌華 benefited from demand in healthcare, smart retail and edge AI. Its consolidated revenue in September was about NT$1.53 billion, up 51% year on year. Third-quarter consolidated revenue was NT$4.485 billion, up 45% year on year and a record for the period. Consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters was about NT$12.39 billion, up 43%, also a record for the same period. Looking ahead, the company will focus on areas including Edge AI, smart manufacturing, smart healthcare and robotics. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227757Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:09:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 13 city council candidates nominated by the Keelung City chapter of the Democratic Progressive Party released 2 campaign videos themed around “jump rope” and “tug-of-war.” Former mayor Lin You-chang and former legislator Tsai Shih-ying provided the voiceovers, pledging to build a “warm and livable” city and a “prosperous Keelung” through teamwork, in line with mayoral candidate Tung Tzu-wei’s message of unity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227758Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:05:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA金管會 issued an interpretive ruling expanding the scope of health and welfare businesses in which insurers may invest. It defines 5 major categories, including health management and promotion services, health and medical technology and digital applications, and relaxes the requirement that investments be linked to insurance business, giving companies more flexibility to participate in related businesses. It also announced a draft amendment to rules governing special investments to encourage insurers to invest in venture capital businesses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227760Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:01:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA德國聯邦情報局（BND）前局長韓寧（August Hanning）涉嫌企圖叛國、刺探國家機密及從事情報代理活動遭逮捕，疑自2010年起透過前辦公室主任Manfred D.取得約2000份內部文件供私人顧問業務使用，部分機密情報疑涉及外國情報人員。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227759Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:01:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨雲林縣長參選人劉建國提出教育政見「雲林三愛、教育有愛」，從孩子、教師與家庭三面向建立教育支持系統；國民黨雲林縣長參選人張嘉郡則見證西螺濁水米外銷封櫃，允諾協助拓展國內外市場。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227761Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATelecommunications and broadband equipment maker 中磊電子 reported September revenue of NT$6.81 billion, up 47% year on year. Third-quarter revenue reached a record NT$21.83 billion, marking growth for 6 consecutive quarters. Revenue for the first 9 months totaled NT$59.09 billion, up 54.2% year on year, already surpassing full-year 2025 revenue of NT$54 billion. The growth was driven mainly by AI applications, which boosted network traffic and demand for broadband equipment upgrades. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227751Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:59:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA印度航空公司聯合會（FIA）代表靛藍航空、印度航空、香料航空3家主要航空公司致函印度民航部部長，因中東衝突持續導致航空燃料價格上漲、空域受限、盧比貶值等衝擊，營運成本大增，希望政府延長起降費及停機費優惠期限、降低燃料稅並確保信貸資金及時撥款，以緩解財務壓力。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227752Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:59:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新北市三峽區長福橋夜間LED投射燈光過於刺眼，遭橋梁兩側住戶反映影響作息且與周邊清水祖師廟景觀不協調；新北市水利局表示，第一階段測試調整投射角度造成光害，目前主橋已10月2日啟用，夜間光雕開燈時間調整為晚間6時30分至9時30分，將持續滾動調整以降低光害。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227753Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:56:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA蔡永順, a 民進黨 candidate for the Yunlin County Council, is suspected of distributing cash to buy votes under the pretext of increasing birth subsidies and has been detained incommunicado. The 國民黨 caucus called on 民進黨 candidate for Yunlin County magistrate 劉建國 to apologize publicly and urged President 賴清德 to step down as head of 劉建國’s campaign headquarters. The 民進黨 caucus in the Yunlin County Council responded that it respected questions but said they should be based on facts and evidence. It criticized the accusations as an election tactic that labels someone in advance, and said 蔡永富 had paid birth incentives out of his own pocket since 2024, not just during the election period. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227754Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:55:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics was announced today, with Francis Halzen, a scholar at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the United States, the sole recipient. The Nobel Foundation announced last month that the prize money for each award would rise from 11 million Swedish kronor last year to 12 million kronor (about NT$38 million). The Medicine Prize was announced on the 5th, the Physics Prize on the 6th, the Chemistry Prize on the 7th, the Literature Prize on the 8th, the Peace Prize on the 9th (to be awarded in Oslo, Norway), and the Economics Prize on the 12th. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227755Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:54:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 中央氣象署 forecast lows of around 21 to 25 degrees Celsius north of central Taiwan and in Yilan before the 10th, with localized lowland temperatures possibly reaching 19 degrees. Moisture on windward areas is expected to increase slightly on the 9th and 10th, at the start of the National Day holiday, with localized brief showers possible north of Taoyuan and in Yilan. Moisture will decrease and temperatures rise slightly from the 11th. The agency also said this year’s No. 26 Typhoon Caiyun, No. 27 Typhoon Noul and No. 28 Typhoon Xiaoxiong would have no impact on Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227756Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks hit a record intraday high of 49968.92 points on the 6th, and the Taiex closed up 110.51 points at 49822.55, targeting the 50,000-point mark. Foreign investors, however, ended a 4-session buying streak and turned net sellers of NT$6.657 billion, shifting to remitting funds overseas in the afternoon. The NT dollar closed at 31.781 per US dollar, up 0.7 fen and marking 5 consecutive gains. Turnover in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets totaled US$2.337 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227618Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:51:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 國慶籌備委員會 announced that the 3rd full-force aerial rehearsal for the National Day ceremony, originally scheduled for the morning of October 7, would be canceled due to weather after an overall assessment of flight safety. Aerial rehearsal training on both October 7 and the October 8 backup date will be halted. Preparations and rehearsals for other parts of the National Day ceremony will continue. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227619Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:50:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung Mayor 盧秀燕 said on the 6th that the central government has approved and finalized the Taichung MRT Blue Line project, and construction has begun. The budget-sharing ratio has been agreed, and the line will not be built under a BOT arrangement. Asked about a Japanese company’s interest in joining a BOT project, she stressed that it was only an inquiry from the Japanese side. Taiwan has no precedent for foreign investment in BOT public-private partnership projects, she said, adding that other cities could consider whether to allow it in the future. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227620Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:48:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATech stocks led Wall Street to another record, with the US Nasdaq buoyed by strong gains among technology giants including Nvidia, SpaceX and Meta. However, the rally was concentrated in a small number of stocks, while the Middle East crisis drove up energy costs and inflation, sending government bond yields to levels rarely seen in decades. International oil prices fell as the G7 released oil reserves, Saudi Arabia cut prices and Persian Gulf exports returned to prewar levels. Brent crude fell back below US$100 per barrel. The chief executive of Saudi Aramco warned that global energy reserves were running low. Most major Asian indexes closed higher. Japan’s Nikkei rose 1.1% to 70683.98 points, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index gained 1.0% to 24280.56 points. The Shanghai Composite was closed for a holiday. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227621Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:47:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPingtung County has reported its first confirmed Japanese encephalitis case of the year. A woman in her 60s developed a fever and sought medical care on September 24. She was hospitalized after persistent fever, dizziness and vomiting, and was diagnosed on October 5. The county disinfected the area around her home and hung mosquito traps near a neighboring pigsty for monitoring. It urged the public to take mosquito-prevention measures and get vaccinated. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227622Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:44:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks rose 110 points on the 6th to close at 49822, just short of the 50,000-point mark. The 3 major institutional investors were net sellers of NT$20.786 billion combined. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors were net sellers of NT$6.657 billion, ending a 4-session buying streak. Foreign investors increased holdings in actively managed ETFs while trimming positions in 友達, 鴻海 and 台積電. 留政鈺, chairman of 兆豐國際投顧, said weak US employment data eased concerns about interest rate hikes and brought funds back to technology stocks. 沈建宏, a fund manager at 台新, said strong earnings growth among Taiwan’s small- and mid-cap niche stocks would drive the market’s push to new highs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227623Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:42:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 34-year-old Chinese national and California real estate agent, Chang Wan-ying, who is suspected of acting on the orders of Chinese officials to surveil President Lai Ching-te's son in the United States, was arrested on the 4th as she prepared to board a flight to Shanghai at Los Angeles International Airport. She graduated from the University of Southern California and led a lavish lifestyle. She and her husband, Aderick Ting, who is also a real estate agent, worked for the same company in Orange County. A federal indictment alleges that she traveled to Seattle in September 2025 to surveil Lai Ting-yu, the president's son, and sent photos, videos and license plate information to Chinese officials. The FBI obtained WeChat records from her iCloud showing communications with 2 people suspected of being Chinese officials, which served as key evidence. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227624Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:41:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAkio Yaita, executive director of the 印太戰略智庫, was assaulted in July by Hong Kong gang member Liao Kang-fa. The Taichung District Prosecutors Office indicted Liao on charges including organized crime and issued wanted notices for 4 accomplices who fled the country. Yaita said the investigation found that this was a cross-border act of violence that was “organized, planned and paid for,” intended to create a chilling effect. He said he would not be silenced and would continue to speak up for Taiwan and freedom. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227609Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:39:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAReturn rates for women's clothing on Chinese e-commerce platforms commonly reach 50% to 80%, and “sell 10, get 8 returned” has become the norm. Consumers abuse the 7-day no-questions-asked return policy, wearing clothes out for photos before sending them back. Sellers have tried various ways to prevent returns. After introducing giant, A4-sized tags last year, a women's clothing e-commerce seller recently introduced an “anti-tampering ribbon” more than 2 meters long. Its bright color makes it hard to conceal, and it is destroyed when removed. A notice states, “No returns or exchanges once removed.” The 江蘇省消保委 said the move reflects sellers' failure to balance interests through sustainable measures such as improving product quality, optimizing size information and refining virtual try-on technology. Instead, they have imposed a blanket restriction, which is harmful to the healthy long-term development of online apparel retail. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227610Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:37:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國民黨立委游顥於立法院質詢時關切高鐵親子車廂議題，交通部長陳世凱回應表示，與高鐵公司討論過，雖然車廂空間較擁擠仍有疑慮，但這是很值得試辦的方向，未來高鐵新車上線、空間有餘裕時將儘快試辦；行政院長卓榮泰也指出，可在非尖峰時段特定車廂進行可行性評估。質詢也觸及故宮博物院、國家兒童未來館、台北車站等公共設施被指為戰時場址的爭議，內政部長劉世芳與國防部長顧立雄澄清，盤點的是避難設施，並非要把軍事目標轉向民用設施。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227607Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:31:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 數發部 MyData platform has partnered with the 內政部警政署. When applying online for a police clearance certificate, people can use MyData to retrieve household registration and national ID information, which is automatically entered into the application. This eliminates the need to visit a police station in person and makes the process more convenient. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227608Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA7-Eleven has completely exited the Indian market. Its parent company, 7&I控股公司, confirmed that its local franchisee, 信實集團, which operated stores in Mumbai and Pune, closed all 31 outlets on September 30. 7-Eleven opened its first store in Mumbai in October 2021 and had about 60 outlets at its peak, but shut down after failing to withstand fierce competition from local retailers. 7&I控股公司 stressed that it had not given up on the Indian market in the long term and was still evaluating various options. Rival Japanese chain 羅森 plans to open its first store in India next year and expand to about 100 outlets by 2030. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227604Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:28:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith Double Ten National Day approaching, a rehearsal for the National Day celebration was held in front of the Presidential Office on the afternoon of the 6th. Civic groups, students, and military, police and firefighting units took turns performing. A National Airborne Service Corps UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter flew low over Ketagalan Boulevard for a hoist rescue drill, demonstrating its aerial rescue capabilities. The finale featured 5 Brave Eagle advanced trainer aircraft flown by the 空軍雷虎小組, which released three-color smoke as they flew over the Presidential Office, bringing the rehearsal to a successful close. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227605Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:27:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer president Tsai Ing-wen will attend Stanford DEFCON's “2026 Technology and National Security Conference” at 史丹佛大學 in the United States on the 7th and deliver the opening address. It will be her first visit to the United States since leaving office. Experts say the trip highlights Taiwan's irreplaceable strategic role in critical global technologies, semiconductor supply chain security and Taiwan-U.S. defense and security cooperation. It also reflects Taiwan's strengths in hardware manufacturing, chip design and agile software development, which are accelerating links with Silicon Valley defense investors and international partners for next-generation defense innovation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227606Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:25:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 新北市交通局 said the National Day gala will be held at 板橋第一運動場 at 6 p.m. on the 9th. Traffic controls will be imposed on nearby roads, including restrictions on Quyun Road and the suspension of parking spaces. YouBike stations will also temporarily suspend service. The public is advised to take public transportation, including the metro, 台鐵, 高鐵 and buses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227598Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:20:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInvestigators received a report that 1 wedding photography business owner and 1 trading company owner allegedly falsified company cash flows and overvalued property collateral to collude with a female manager surnamed Yang at the Guting Branch of Yangxin Bank（陽信銀行）and fraudulently obtain loans totaling about NT$250 million. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office directed the New Taipei City Field Division to search premises and question 6 people, including the bank manager, bank employees and business owners. The case is being investigated for suspected violations of the Banking Act and document forgery. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227599Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:18:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAZheng Liwen, chair of the Chinese Kuomintang（中國國民黨）, attended the founding event for the women’s support group for Changhua County magistrate candidate Wei Pingzheng, urging supporters to unite and show courage to the end to protect Changhua’s development over the next 30 years. She also criticized the election for alleged judicial interference and unfair competition against the New Tide faction and the “foreign tide.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227600Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKMT lawmakers Lo Chih-chiang and Niu Hsu-ting held a news conference today, saying that Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang had previously advocated legalizing cannabis and questioning his position. They called on Shen and the DPP’s county and city mayoral candidates to clarify their positions. Tsai Yi-kai, spokesperson for Shen’s campaign headquarters, responded that Shen has long conducted research in criminology, and that “studying a policy” is entirely different from “advocating for its implementation.” He stressed that Shen does not support legalizing cannabis and opposes drugs entering schools. He added that a thesis Shen supervised concluded that Taiwan is not suited to legalizing cannabis, and urged the KMT not to distort academic research for electoral purposes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227594Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:16:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣田徑好手傅兆玄於名古屋亞運以2公尺25追平個人本季最佳成績，擊敗各國選手奪下跳高金牌，終結男子田徑隊長達60年的金牌荒；返台後他笑說要給自己3、4天飲食放縱，第一件事就是買珍珠奶茶。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227595Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:15:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMoscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov said Ukraine launched more than 650 drones at the Moscow region overnight, killing 2 people and injuring 9. The dead included a 71-year-old man and a 20-year-old man. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said most of the drones had been shot down. TASS reported that a warehouse caught fire, while the city of Domodedovo lost power in the attack. Russia’s 3rd-largest airport, Domodedovo Airport, is located in the city. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227596Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:14:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANetworking equipment maker Accton Technology（智邦科技）reported preliminary consolidated revenue of NT$40.398 billion for September, up 66.13% year on year and the 2nd-highest on record, behind August’s NT$40.872 billion. Revenue topped NT$40 billion for 2 consecutive months. Consolidated revenue for the first 9 months reached NT$286.402 billion, up about 62.45% year on year. Benefiting from surging demand for AI data centers, shipments of 1.6T and 800G switches increased. The company is actively expanding production capacity in Taiwan and overseas. Its Guishan plant in Taoyuan has begun small-volume shipments and is expected to ramp up in the 3rd quarter. An expanded new production line at the Nanliao plant is expected to begin production next year, while its U.S. and Singapore plants are also expected to begin mass production next year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227597Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:13:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Taichung resident complained on social media, alleging that an officer handling the case leaked the time of a police interview. In late March 2025, shortly after midnight, the resident was allegedly confronted and restrained by 2 people claiming to be gang members at Yongxing Parking Lot. A preliminary investigation by the 台中市警察局第二分局 found that the detective handling the case had indeed disclosed the time and location of the police interview to others. The matter has been referred to the 台中市警察局 inspector’s office for a joint investigation; if wrongdoing is found, it will be referred to the 台中地檢署 for investigation. Separately, the resident’s complaint against the alleged gang members for intimidation and unlawful restraint was dismissed without prosecution by the 台中地檢署 in July 2025. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227593Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:12:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer National Security Bureau（國安局）Director-General Lee Hsiang-chou said at his new book launch that Taiwan can never outcompete the other side of the Strait in an arms race, but being outmatched does not mean it cannot defend itself. Taiwan must grow stronger so its adversary would not dare invade, must not entrust its security to others, and must ensure the public is willing to defend the land. Former Vice President Hsiao Wan-chang, former Legislative Yuan speaker Wang Jin-pyng and former National Security Council（國安會）Secretary-General Ting Yu-chou attended and spoke, discussing Taiwan’s national security strategy and the conditions for peace amid shifts in the balance of power among the United States, China and Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227555Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:11:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapanese pianist Kyohei Sorita, a silver medalist at the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition, was indicted for allegedly driving a car at 144 kilometers per hour on the Metropolitan Expressway in Tokyo last December, far exceeding the 60-kilometer-per-hour speed limit, in violation of the Road Traffic Act. The Tokyo District Court held its first hearing today. Prosecutors are seeking a 3-month prison sentence, and the verdict is expected on October 29. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227556Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:09:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man surnamed Lin in his 60s from Taichung met a woman online several months ago who claimed to be from Hong Kong and went on to form an online romance with her. In late September, she said her mother had died and that she lacked money for property-transfer fees and inheritance tax, asking to borrow HK$150,000 from him, equivalent to more than NT$600,000. When Lin went to 合作金庫 to make the transfer, a bank employee noticed something was amiss and alerted police. Officers confirmed it was a scam and successfully stopped the fraud. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227557Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:03:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 苗栗縣政府 is supporting the October rollout of publicly funded influenza and COVID-19 vaccines by offering a bonus “flu shot in one arm, updated vaccine in the other” campaign. Residents who receive both vaccines at a county health center and download the Miaoli Coin app will receive 100 Miaoli Coins. This year, the county government purchased 134,000 standard-dose and 2,000 enhanced-dose influenza vaccines. More than 20,000 people have been vaccinated in the first 5 days of the campaign, and the health bureau is urging older adults and high-risk groups to get vaccinated as soon as possible. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227553Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:02:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA經濟部水利署表示，受惠今年8、9月颱風帶來豐沛雨量，全台主要水庫蓄水率大多在8成以上，優於往年平均，今年水情相對審慎樂觀，預計到年底前可供水無虞，明年1、2月前供水也相對穩定。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227554Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATainan Mayor Huang Wei-che said at a press conference today that the city remains committed to “zero tolerance for drugs.” He said Tainan was the first to launch methadone replacement therapy and a clean-needle program in 94年, and urged people not to stigmatize years of efforts by the public health and medical systems to reduce drug-related harm for political gain. Health Bureau data show that the number of newly reported HIV infections among people who inject drugs fell from 135 in 94年 to 0 to 1 annually. The city government was also the first nationwide to allocate funds for a drug addiction treatment subsidy program, starting in 100年. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227422Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:54:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA政治大學迎接創校百年，親善大使「引水人」今天公布全新制服，一改過去的旗袍樣式，改為深藍與米白配色的西式制服，並選用回收寶特瓶再製纖維布料，將永續理念融入設計。新制服由新光紡織團體制服設計團隊操刀，兼顧正式感與機能性。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3227423Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:50:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中央氣象署 reported that a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck off southwestern Taiwan at 16:41 on the 6th, at a depth of 34.1 kilometers. The epicenter was 42.4 kilometers south-southwest of 高雄市政府, and the maximum intensity was Level 3 in Kaohsiung City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228010Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:55:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒《小蟲蟲大冒險》, an animated film directed by Yuen Kin-to, screened yesterday (5) at the 2026 Taichung International Animation Festival. The film was nominated for 3 awards at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards and won Best Sound Effects; it is now nominated again in the TIAF feature competition. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228009Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:55:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒新北市立圖書館 launched its “New Taipei Good Reading Points” reading account and mobile book-borrowing service on October 1. Mobile borrowing earns 4 times the points in October to encourage residents to borrow and read books. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228011Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:54:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台中綠美圖入館人次突破200萬，市府宣布10月起將陸續推出真鍋大度個展、國巨基金會典藏展及12月開館周年慶。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228012Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:52:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒43-year-old Korean actress Sung Hyun-joo recently spoke on a program about an accident involving her eldest son, Seo-hoo, when he was 5. After spending nearly 1,000 days in intensive care, he died on Christmas Day in 2020. She closed her son’s eyes herself, and years later she still cannot hold back her tears. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228013Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:52:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government Agriculture Bureau is promoting rooftop renewable energy systems at agricultural facilities. As of the end of July this year, it had issued permits for 7 sites with a total installed capacity of 3,076kW, which is expected to surpass 4,000kW by year-end. The initiative is guided by the core principle of “agriculture first, green energy as added value.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228014Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:50:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Yang Hao-wei, a senior Northeast Asia analyst at 國際危機組織, said that experts from South Korea and Japan at closed-door seminars generally believe neither country would readily intervene in a Taiwan Strait conflict, revealing a serious gap between Taiwan's strategic perceptions and international realities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228015Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒115年國慶晚會將於10月9日晚間6點在新北市板橋第一運動場登場，主題為「世界的舞台．齊聚台灣」，當日下午4點30分開放持票民眾入場，現場實施驗票及安檢，周邊道路將進行交通管制。新北市政府建議民眾提早抵達並多搭乘捷運、台鐵、高鐵及公車等大眾運輸，會場禁帶槍械刀械、酒精、玻璃瓶、尖銳物品、長柄雨傘及超過40×40×40公分的背包等物，YouBike第一運動場站10月7日至9日暫停租借。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228016Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:44:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒27-year-old Japanese YouTuber Tazawa Rino, also a hostess at the Jungle nightclub in Roppongi, was arrested with her boyfriend, Fukumoto Kota, in September on suspicion of possessing cocaine. Police found 0.4 grams of cocaine at their residence, and both tested positive in urine tests. The investigation is ongoing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228017Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:43:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台中市政府將於10月10日上午8時在府前廣場舉行國慶升旗典禮，以「光耀國慶 幸福台中」為主題，邀請勇奪第44屆世界少年軟式棒球錦標賽冠軍的和平區德芙蘭國小少棒隊領唱國歌，並規劃無人機大雁編隊空中展旗及76名後備憲兵地面護旗，現場限量發送POLI密扣式水壺紀念小物。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228018Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:41:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Shen Kuo-jung, president of the 和大工業 Group and chairman of 格斯科技, spoke with 新新聞 on October 1 about the 2026 local elections, saying Chiang Wan-an still has an advantage in Taipei City, while New Taipei City could flip. Chiayi City and Changhua County are also areas where the blue camp faces pressure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228019Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:38:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒玉山投信 announced the launch of its first actively managed Taiwan stock ETF, 00413A, the “玉山臺灣關鍵科技主動式ETF,” focused on Taiwan's AI and key technology supply chains. Subscriptions open on October 19, and the ETF will be listed on November 11. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228020Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:37:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒MeiMei (郭婕祈), a former member of 《我愛黑澀會》, made an unexpected appearance in the comments section and replied to fans 14 years after stepping away from show business. An AI-generated video that resembled her prompted her appearance, and she briefly shared an update on her life, stirring memories among longtime fans. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228021Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:36:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government’s Urban Development Bureau has placed land-use planning at the heart of its work, advancing urban planning, old-city renewal and housing justice over the past 8 years. At a municipal meeting, Mayor 盧秀燕 outlined the results of the affordable housing policy and thanked the bureau’s team for its overall planning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228022Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:35:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒社團法人台灣輪椅人協會 and surfing brand VAST jointly held the third “Wheelchair Surfing” event on October 3. A total of 36 wheelchair users headed into the sea, with about 220 volunteers and staff taking part; several central and local representatives attended in support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228023Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:34:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Hsinchu City Government will hold the “Double Ten Forum: The Next 50 Years of Hsinchu Science Park” on 115年10月10日. Mayor 高虹安 has invited former 工研院 president 史欽泰 and 宏碁 founder 施振榮 to discuss the next steps for Hsinchu’s technology industry and city governance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228024Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The report explains that even if an arcade is privately owned, if it is open to public passage, placing items there that obstruct traffic may incur a fine of 1,200 to 2,400 yuan under Article 82 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act. The items may also be forcibly removed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228025Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:28:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒雲林西螺鎮農會與台灣優米有限公司合作，首批35噸濁水米（台南11號）封櫃外銷澳洲，創西螺濁水米首度進軍澳洲紀錄。立委張嘉郡出席記者會，宣示目標年出口1200噸，並佈局歐洲與中南美洲國際市場。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228026Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:26:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒徐維遠, spokesperson for the office of Kuomintang Hsinchu County magistrate candidate 徐欣瑩, criticized rival 鄭朝方 today (6), saying he dodged questions about his “transparent county governance pledges” in a “typical 朝方style read-and-ignore response.” 徐維遠 also questioned the concrete-heavy redesign of parks during 鄭朝方’s tenure as Zhubei mayor. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228027Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:23:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former National Security Bureau Director-General Lee Hsiang-chou held a launch event for his new book, “Governance. Hope: Fifty Years on the Front Line, Reflections on the Nation from National Security Decision-Making to the World Stage.” Former Vice President Vincent Siew attended and delivered remarks, saying that retired generals who write books have no electoral or party burdens, giving them greater honesty and clear-eyed insight. He put forward 3 points: stability and security are prerequisites for peace; data cannot calculate dignity; and cross-strait relations are at the heart of all of Taiwan’s problems. He called on Taiwan to build a bipartisan consensus on national defense and diplomacy, uphold its bottom line while retaining flexibility. Former National Security Council Secretary-General Ting Yu-chou and former Legislative Yuan President Wang Jin-pyng also attended. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228028Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:22:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒前總統陳水扁女兒陳幸妤的前夫趙建銘，於10月初連本帶利歸還3個兒子共3300萬元教育基金。恩典法律事務所律師蘇家宏發文肯定陳幸妤5項節稅與處事作為。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228029Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Centers for Disease Control announced this year’s first confirmed locally acquired typhoid case. The patient, a woman in her 30s from central Taiwan, developed symptoms after eating sashimi and oysters and was diagnosed only after 4 medical visits. She has recovered and been discharged. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261006-18/index-en-p2.html#n3228030Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:19:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei police searched the LGBTQ bar Commander D in Ximending on Oct. 3, prompting controversy over officers stopping people from recording the operation. A Taipei police investigation confirmed that 4 officers used inappropriate language; each received 2 reprimands. The precinct chief and the team leader on duty also faced related disciplinary action.