# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-07 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 7 of 7

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 360 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 276 items from 9 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 經小三通走私瘦瘦針入境轉賣 調查局5月迄今查獲188支

- Published: 2026-10-07T14:20:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830280
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276261-en.html
- anchor: #n3245189
- Companies mentioned: 調查局、福建省調查處、臺安醫院、食藥署

調查局自5月起透過小三通查獲188支走私瘦瘦針，涉及5名旅客；食藥署今年已查獲80件違規案件並要求下架千餘則貼文。

Facts:
- 188 slimming injections seized
- 5 travelers have been accused of acting as couriers
- One smuggler carried the most, with 128 injections
- Illegal profits could exceed NT$100,000
- Equivalent to just NT$1,750 to NT$2,750
- In Taiwan, prices range from NT$4,500 to NT$30,000
- 80 violations uncovered this year
- More than 1,300 posts also ordered taken down

## On World Decent Work Day, labor groups urge lower barriers to union organizing

- Published: 2026-10-07T13:35:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830275
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276266-en.html
- anchor: #n3245194
- Companies mentioned: 乖乖、艾杰旭、勞動部

Marking World Decent Work Day, labor groups urged the government to lower barriers to union organizing and provide concrete support to address high youth unemployment and nonstandard employment, so young workers can use unions to defend their rights.

Facts:
- Taiwan's youth unemployment rate has long been 3 times the national rate
- August this year (2026)
- The unemployment rate was 3.4% in August this year (2026)
- But youth unemployment remained as high as 11.7%
- There is also a 30-signature threshold
- Plus a union system requiring more than 50% of the vote

## A fire at 興達電廠 caused by an unreplaced gasket; 3 Thai employees released on NT$100,000 bail each

- Published: 2026-10-07T13:35:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830277
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276264-en.html
- anchor: #n3245192
- Companies mentioned: 興達電廠、台電、橋頭地檢署、高雄市調處、中鼎

高雄興達電廠去年9月因天然氣洩漏引發大火，調查發現承包商中鼎的泰籍員工未依規定更換墊片致災。橋頭地檢署認定3名涉案人員涉犯準失火罪，各處以10萬元交保並限制出境出海。

Facts:
- 3 Thai pipeline foremen and workers

## Wheelchair user with a disability falls by roadside after missing a change in level; 台南市府 vows to strengthen warning signs

- Published: 2026-10-07T13:35:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830264
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276274-en.html
- anchor: #n3245202
- Companies mentioned: 台南市府、台南市無障礙協會、台南市工務局

台南運河旁發生身障者因未注意人行道落差而摔倒意外，台南市府工務局澄清該處為避免撞車未設斜坡，並承諾將劃設黃色警戒線與警示桿以加強警告。

Facts:
- A level difference of about 15 to 20 centimeters
- Plans for about 10 accessible entrances and exits

## 馬太鞍溪永久橋北上線合龍 交通部長：最快明年中雙向完工

- Published: 2026-10-07T13:35:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830266
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276272-en.html
- anchor: #n3245200
- Companies mentioned: 交通部、公路總局

馬太鞍溪永久橋北上線完成合龍，交通部公路局長指出進度已完成66.38%，超前5.16%。交通部長陳世凱表示，預計年底完成北上線並雙向通車，南下線最快明年中完工。

Facts:
- The project is currently 66.38% complete
- 5.16% ahead of schedule
- Raised the bridge deck by 9 meters

## 104人力銀行 hacked; 120,000 job-seeker résumés accessed

- Published: 2026-10-07T13:35:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830268
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276270-en.html
- anchor: #n3245198
- Companies mentioned: 104人力銀行、104公司、調查局台北市調查處

104人力銀行 was hacked, resulting in 120,000 job-seeker résumés being accessed. The company activated response measures and notified the competent authorities and the Investigation Bureau, reminding users to watch out for scams.

Facts:
- 165

## Relocated households from the Aerotropolis face heavy pressure from reconstruction loans; association urges government to protect relocation rights

- Published: 2026-10-07T13:35:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830263
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276275-en.html
- anchor: #n3245203

Households relocated for the Taoyuan Aerotropolis project face pressure from reconstruction loans. The association urged the government to simplify procedures for interim housing and temporary relocation to protect their rights. The Land Administration Bureau said the relevant plans are expected to be announced in November.

Facts:
- Relocation was originally scheduled to be completed in June 2026
- Eligible for a 15% accelerated development bonus
- Extended to October 31 after negotiations
- 50% compensation for voluntary relocation
- The deadline remains the end of December this (2026) year
- 5% of the signing payment
- Plus 50% and 70%
- Expected to be announced in November

## Reiwa 8 (33rd) Railway Day: Minister’s Awards for Contributions to the Railway Industry

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kanbo03_hh_000425.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276761-en.html
- anchor: #n3245626
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、京王電鉄（株）、東京地下鉄（株）、（株）ユタカ製作所、（株）日本線路技術、札幌市交通局、東日本旅客鉄道（株）、ＪＲ東日本ビルテック（株）、仙台市交通局、（株）ＪＲ東日本テクノサービス、千葉都市モノレール（株）、東京都交通局、京成電鉄（株）、北総鉄道（株）、相模鉄道（株）、京浜急行電鉄（株）、東武鉄道（株）、東急電鉄（株）、小田急電鉄（株）、江ノ島電鉄（株）、西武鉄道（株）、横浜市交通局、関東鉄道（株）、総務省

国土交通省 will hold a ceremony for the Minister’s Awards for Contributions to the Railway Industry on October 14, Reiwa 8, with 104 people and 8 organizations receiving awards.

Facts:
- 104 people
- 8 organizations
- October 14
- １４：００
- Number of award recipients: 104 people and 8 organizations

## Research presentations by staff from regional development bureaus and research institutions nationwide ～国土交通省 to hold its Reiwa 8 National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management Research Conference～

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kanbo08_hh_001364.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276760-en.html
- anchor: #n3245625
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、慶應義塾大学、三菱電機株式会社、Synspective

国土交通省 will hold the National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management Research Conference on November 5 and 6, Reiwa 8, featuring research presentations by staff from regional development bureaus and research institutions. The conference marks its 80th year, and 慶應義塾大学 Professor Shirasaka Seiko will deliver a special lecture.

Facts:
- Marks its 80th year
- November 5, Reiwa 8 (Thursday)
- 6 (Friday)

## Designating a maritime support network centered on ports to prepare for assistance to disaster-hit areas on the Izu Peninsula

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/port07_hh_000271.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276759-en.html
- anchor: #n3245624

国土交通省 has designated wide-area support piers and local support piers forming a maritime support network centered on ports in Shizuoka Prefecture, in preparation for assisting disaster-hit areas on the Izu Peninsula.

Facts:
- October 7, Reiwa 8
- PDF format: 861KB

## Publication of the Maritime Report 2026 ～A summary of recent developments in the maritime sector and initiatives by the Maritime Bureau～

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji01_hh_000597.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276758-en.html
- anchor: #n3245623
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省海事局、Adobe Acrobat Reader

国土交通省海事局 has published the Maritime Report 2026, summarizing developments and initiatives in the maritime sector. Its opening feature includes topics such as “Revitalizing Japan’s Shipbuilding Industry.”

Facts:
- Maritime Report 2026
- October 7, Reiwa 8
- 100th year of the Showa era

## Recall notice (Hino Hino Profia)

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005851.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276757-en.html
- anchor: #n3245622
- Companies mentioned: 日野自動車株式会社、国土交通省物流・自動車局審査・リコール課

On October 7, Reiwa 8, Hino Motors notified the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of a recall for the Hino Profia. A defect in the E13C engine control program may cause emissions to exceed regulatory limits or the warning light to come on. A total of 1,391 vehicles are affected.

Facts:
- Total: 1,391 vehicles
- ②273 cases
- Recall notification number 5887

## Reviewing the Guidelines for Preparing Long-Term Repair Plans ～First meeting of the panel on revisions to the Guidelines for Preparing Long-Term Repair Plans～

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/house03_hh_000284.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276756-en.html
- anchor: #n3245621
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社江守建築設計、一般社団法人マンションリフォーム推進協議会、公益財団法人マンション管理センター、一般社団法人日本マンション管理士会連合会、一般社団法人マンション計画修繕施工協会、一般社団法人マンション管理業協会、国立研究開発法人建築研究所、特定非営利活動法人全国マンション管理組合連合会、一般社団法人不動産協会、宮城設計一級建築士事務所、有限会社マンションライフパートナーズ、国土交通省国土技術政策総合研究所、独立行政法人住宅金融支援機構、国土交通省

Following the revision of the Policy for Promoting Appropriate Condominium Management, 国土交通省 will hold the first panel meeting on October 9, Reiwa 8, to review the Guidelines for Preparing Long-Term Repair Plans and related documents.

Facts:
- Friday, October 9
- 15:00～17:00
- July, Reiwa 8
- TEL: 03-5253-8111

## Deliberations on revisions to the basic river improvement policies for the Mogami, Akagawa, Kino, and Sendai river systems ～78th meeting of the River Subcommittee of the Council for Social Infrastructure～

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/mizukokudo01_hh_000053.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276755-en.html
- anchor: #n3245620
- Companies mentioned: (株)フジテレビジョンコーポレート本部、Microsoft Forms

The 78th meeting of the River Subcommittee of the Council for Social Infrastructure will be held on October 9, Reiwa 8, to deliberate revisions to the basic river improvement policies for the Mogami, Akagawa, Kino, and Sendai river systems.

Facts:
- 78th
- October ９
- 13:00～15:30

## Promoting collaborative, co-creative community development along railway lines! ～Revising the Guidelines for Community Development Along Railway Lines～

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/toshi09_hh_000143.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276754-en.html
- anchor: #n3245619
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、国土交通省都市局、Adobe Acrobat Reader、Adobe

国土交通省都市局 has revised the Guidelines for Community Development Along Railway Lines in light of social changes and the diversification of stakeholders, adding a section on collaborative, co-creative community development along railway lines.

Facts:
- October 7, Reiwa 8
- December, Heisei 27
- TEL: 03-5253-8111

## Recognizing essays on the construction industry with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award! ～Winners announced for “Our Vision: The Construction Industry Creating the Future” and the “High School Essay Contest”～

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo14_hh_000001_00383.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276753-en.html
- anchor: #n3245618
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、建設産業人材確保・育成推進協議会、（一財）建設業振興基金、株式会社 大林組、加和太建設 株式会社、瑞穂建設 株式会社、長田組土木 株式会社、C-Lien、株式会社 平成建設、朝日土木 株式会社、カナツ技建工業 株式会社

国土交通省 and 建設産業人材確保・育成推進協議会 announced that they will hold a ceremony on October 14, Reiwa 8, to recognize the winners of essay contests about the construction industry.

Facts:
- 509 entries
- 881 entries
- Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award: 1 entry
- Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award: 2 entries
- Excellence Award: 6 entries
- Excellence Award: 11 entries

## Honoring Construction Masters and Junior Construction Masters! ～Recognizing construction workers with outstanding technical and practical skills～

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo14_hh_000001_00384.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276752-en.html
- anchor: #n3245617
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社佐光組、株式会社不動テトラ、道路工業株式会社、株式会社ササキ、株式会社ミキ内装、株式会社宮野工業、北海道技建株式会社、大東工業株式会社、株式会社谷脇組、株式会社ナミキ、株式会社エンジニアリンググループ、株式会社タカフジ、不二建設株式会社、株式会社丸三ホクシン建設、株式会社古川工務店、新谷建設株式会社、大建土木株式会社、日吉建設株式会社、株式会社橋本川島コーポレーション、株式会社ネクスト、福田道路株式会社、三鉄工業株式会社、大崎建設株式会社、株式会社ヤマカツ、株式会社山匠電気工業、株式会社京谷電気、ケミカルグラウト株式会社、三和設備工業株式会社、宮城建設株式会社、豊島建設株式会社、株式会社菅野左官店、株式会社サンエーテック、セフテイライン株式会社、エア・ウォーター防災株式会社、株式会社鴫原基礎、株式会社奈良屋、松永鉄筋工業株式会社、株式会社丸雄組、日本基礎技術株式会社、銅谷建設株式会社、日誠工業株式会社、有限会社西野建設、株式会社柴田造園、株式会社丸本組、株式会社協立

国土交通省 announced on October 7, Reiwa 8, that it will honor 446 construction workers with outstanding technical and practical skills as “Construction Masters” and 120 young skilled workers as “Junior Construction Masters.” The awards ceremony will be held on October 14.

Facts:
- 446 construction workers
- 120 young skilled workers
- October 14, Reiwa 8

## Allocating 4.5 billion yen to strengthen disaster prevention and mitigation measures ～Funding emergency measures needed to address torrential rain and other disasters～

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kokudoseisaku09_hh_000192.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276751-en.html
- anchor: #n3245616
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、内閣府

国土交通省 has allocated 4.5 billion yen under the second round of Reiwa 8 funding for projects to strengthen disaster prevention and mitigation measures, supporting 38 public works projects undertaken by the national and local governments.

Facts:
- Allocation of 4.5 billion yen
- 38 public works projects
- 4.460 billion yen (national government funds)

## Selection of projects in the second round of applications (second selection) for the Regional Transport DX Promotion Type of the Reiwa 8 “Full-Scale Rollout of the Redesign Project to Eliminate ‘Transportation Gaps’” ～Eliminating “transportation gaps” is an investment in growth～

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sogo12_hh_000548.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276749-en.html
- anchor: #n3245615
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、有限会社詫間交通、西讃観光、電脳交通

国土交通省 has selected 1 additional project in the second selection for the Regional Transport DX Promotion Type of the project to eliminate “transportation gaps”: a joint taxi dispatch service operated by 2 taxi companies in Mitoyo and Kan’onji, Kagawa Prefecture, by 有限会社詫間交通.

Facts:
- 5 projects have been selected nationwide
- 1 additional project has been selected
- 2 taxi companies

## Passenger vehicle (トヨタ RAV4) - Repair

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000032395&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3245771
- Companies mentioned: トヨタ

Repairs for a defect in the electrical system (motor control computer) of the トヨタ “RAV4” will begin on October 7, 2026.

Facts:
- October 07, 2026

## マナ “Hokkaido Corn Dressing” (sold at ロピア) - Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-10-06T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035932&screenkbn=03
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276791-en.html
- anchor: #n3245783
- Companies mentioned: マナ、ロピア

Due to the risk of mold contamination, マナ will offer refunds and recall its “Hokkaido Corn Dressing” starting October 6, 2026.

Facts:
- October 06, 2026

## コクヨ “Casual Chair ‘ingLIFE (イングライフ)’” - Replacement/recall

- Published: 2026-10-06T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035935&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3245774
- Companies mentioned: コクヨ

コクヨ will offer replacements or recall its casual chair “ingLIFE (イングライフ)” starting October 6, 2026, because a seat movement defect may cause a bolt to loosen and come off, potentially leading to a fall.

Facts:
- October 06, 2026

## 北辰水産 “Walnut young sardines (for raw consumption)” (sold at 阪急阪神百貨店都筑店) - Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-10-05T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035933&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3245772
- Companies mentioned: 北辰水産、阪急阪神百貨店都筑店

北辰水産 will offer refunds and recall its “Walnut young sardines (for raw consumption)” starting October 5, 2026, because the allergen walnut was not listed.

Facts:
- October 05, 2026

## HOWBE “Spice: C9 RED HOT FLAVOR” - Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-09-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035934&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3245773
- Companies mentioned: HOWBE

HOWBE's spice product “C9 RED HOT FLAVOR” is being recalled and refunded starting September 28, 2026, because insects were found in it.

Facts:
- 2026年09月28日

## 良味屋 “伊江島黒糖” (sold at サンエー and イオン琉球) — Exchange/Recall

- Published: 2026-09-14T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035936&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3245775
- Companies mentioned: 良味屋、サンエー、イオン琉球

良味屋’s “伊江島黒糖” is being exchanged or recalled because of mold contamination. The products affected are those sold at サンエー and イオン琉球.

Facts:
- September 14, 2026

## The 27th Subcommittee on Measures Against Novel Influenza and the 12th Subcommittee on Crisis Response Medicines, etc. will be held

- Published: 2026-10-07T15:26:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76638.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276420-en.html
- anchor: #n3245379

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold meetings of the Subcommittee on Measures Against Novel Influenza and the Subcommittee on Crisis Response Medicines, etc. on October 14, Reiwa 8. The agenda concerns support and legal systems in light of the MCM strategy. Attendance is limited to members of the press.

Facts:
- 27th
- 12th meeting
- Reiwa 8
- 10月

## Health Sciences Council (Subcommittee on Measures Against Novel Influenza)

- Published: 2026-10-07T14:49:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/shingi/shingi-kousei_263447_00003.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276421-en.html
- anchor: #n3245380
- Companies mentioned: 第一三共北里ワクチン株式会社、武田薬品工業株式会社、一般財団法人化学及血清療法研究所

A list of meeting records for the Health Sciences Council's Subcommittee on Measures Against Novel Influenza and related working groups. It lists meeting dates from 2015 to 2026, agenda items (including stockpiling pre-pandemic vaccines and anti-influenza virus drugs, and revisions to the government's action plan), and whether minutes and materials are available.

Facts:
- 27th
- Oct. 14, 2026
- 100 Years Since the Spanish Flu

## Notice of the 17th Meeting of the Health Sciences Council's Tuberculosis Committee

- Published: 2026-10-07T14:43:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/shingi2/0000068982_00003.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276418-en.html
- anchor: #n3245381

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 17th meeting of the Health Sciences Council's Tuberculosis Committee on October 15, Reiwa 8. Agenda items include revisions to tuberculosis prevention guidelines and medical standards, and the launch of pre-entry screening in Indonesia. Attendance is limited to members of the press, and the meeting will be streamed on YouTube.

Facts:
- 17th
- Reiwa 8
- October 15
- Approximately 15 people

## Notice of the 38th Expert Committee Meeting of the Certification Review Board for Workers in Construction Work Affected by Specified Asbestos Damage, etc.

- Published: 2026-10-07T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76524.html
- anchor: #n3245384

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it will hold a meeting of the Expert Committee of the Certification Review Board for Workers in Construction Work Affected by Specified Asbestos Damage, etc. on October 15, Reiwa 8. The agenda includes reviews of claims, and the meeting will be closed to the public.

Facts:
- 38th
- October 15, Reiwa 8
- 17:00～19:00
- Room 902
- 03(6903)6959

## Pharmaceutical Affairs Council’s Second Committee on Drugs to meet

- Published: 2026-10-07T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76547.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276422-en.html
- anchor: #n3245383

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it will hold a meeting of the Pharmaceutical Affairs and Food Sanitation Council's Second Committee on Drugs on October 21, Reiwa 8. See the attached document for the agenda.

Facts:
- Reiwa 8
- October 7
- Oct. 21
- 18：00
- 20：00

## Materials for the 188th Municipal Government Seminar

- Published: 2026-10-07T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76616.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276419-en.html
- anchor: #n3245382

A list of materials for the 188th Municipal Government Seminar held on October 9, Reiwa 8. Topics include consultation and support systems for socially isolated older people in local communities, a project to help people access welfare, health and medical services, guidelines from Kirishima City, and lifelong support services.

Facts:
- 188th
- Reiwa 8, October 9

## Is normal cholesterol a guarantee of safety? Doctor reveals Lp(a), the hidden vascular threat! 9 tenths are genetically predetermined, stroke risk doubles - Heho健康

- Published: 2026-10-07T14:01:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/387869
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4275436-en.html
- anchor: #n3242542

The article says that, in addition to low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is also a highly dangerous form of bad cholesterol concealed in one's genes.

## How can excessive sweating be improved? Distinguishing between “qi deficiency” and “yin deficiency” to identify profuse-sweating types and tailored dietary remedies - Heho健康

- Published: 2026-10-07T13:39:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/55242
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4275435-en.html
- anchor: #n3242536
- Companies mentioned: Heho健康

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners say that excessive sweating may be a warning sign of qi deficiency or yin deficiency. The article distinguishes between different types of profuse sweating and offers dietary advice.

## Social media post misuses unrelated video to falsely claim Muslim population in Europe has surged a hundredfold

- Published: 2026-10-07T16:53:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/europe-muslim-population-surge
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276429-en.html
- anchor: #n3245469
- Companies mentioned: 摩洛哥阿卡瓦因大學、皮尤研究中心、BBC、巴黎聖日耳曼足球俱樂部、卡達航空

A post circulating online falsely claims that Europe's Muslim population surged a hundredfold in 26 years and misuses footage of fans celebrating Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory to mislead the public. Fact-checkers found that Europe's Muslim population had already exceeded ten million in the 1950s, while its growth rate in recent years was only about 14%. The video is also unrelated to Muslims.

Facts:
- The Muslim population across Europe had already reached 10.76 million in 1950
- Europe's Muslim population was about 37.32 million in 2000
- It stood at 42.7 million in 2020
- Total growth rate: 14.42%
- More than 400 people were arrested that night

## Trump did not post about “F-16Vs arriving in Taiwan”; online post falsely claims Trump posted the Republic of China flag

- Published: 2026-10-07T16:26:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/trump-f16v-taiwan-flag-post-hoax-debunked
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276430-en.html
- anchor: #n3245470
- Companies mentioned: X、TruthSocial、路透社、BBC、DW、公視、中央社

An online claim that U.S. President Trump posted to celebrate F-16Vs arriving in Taiwan and displayed the flags of Taiwan and the United States is fabricated. The post originated from an unofficial X account, and neither Trump nor the official White House account published anything related to it.

Facts:
- The 66 F-16Vs sold by the United States to Taiwan
- 2 have arrived in Taiwan and been received
- Published: 2026-10-07
- Trump approved the sale in 2019, during his first presidential term
- Total value: NT$247.2 billion
- About US$7.76 billion

## 健喬 September revenue reaches NT$750 million, up 39% year over year; expects demand for allergy and respiratory medicines to contribute - Global Bio & Medicine Monthly

- Published: 2026-10-07T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=90595&range=news
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4276799-en.html
- anchor: #n3245871
- Companies mentioned: 健喬、益得

健喬's consolidated revenue in September reached NT$750 million, up 39% year over year. Revenue for January through September totaled NT$5.84 billion, up 27% year over year. The company is optimistic that demand for allergy and respiratory medicines during the fall and winter, along with contributions from new product launches, will support continued growth in its business.

Facts:
- NT$750 million
- NT$5.84 billion
- Up 27% year over year
- Up 41% year on year.
- Up 48% year over year
- Up 25% year on year
- 130 medical institutions
- 12 medical centers
- More than 220 medical institutions
- 7 medical centers