AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-07 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 7 of 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.htmlOne 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.en 經小三通走私瘦瘦針入境轉賣 調查局5月迄今查獲188支https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245189https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245189Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:20:35 +0900Taiwan公視新聞調查局自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。 On World Decent Work Day, labor groups urge lower barriers to union organizinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245194Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:35:14 +0900Taiwan公視新聞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. A fire at 興達電廠 caused by an unreplaced gasket; 3 Thai employees released on NT$100,000 bail eachhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245192Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:35:14 +0900Taiwan公視新聞高雄興達電廠去年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。 Wheelchair user with a disability falls by roadside after missing a change in level; 台南市府 vows to strengthen warning signshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245202Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:35:12 +0900Taiwan公視新聞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。 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245200Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:35:12 +0900Taiwan公視新聞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。 104人力銀行 hacked; 120,000 job-seeker résumés accessedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245198https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245198Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:35:12 +0900Taiwan公視新聞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. Relocated households from the Aerotropolis face heavy pressure from reconstruction loans; association urges government to protect relocation rightshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245203Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:35:11 +0900Taiwan公視新聞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. Reiwa 8 (33rd) Railway Day: Minister’s Awards for Contributions to the Railway Industryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245626Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省国土交通省 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. 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～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245625Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省国土交通省 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. Designating a maritime support network centered on ports to prepare for assistance to disaster-hit areas on the Izu Peninsulahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245624Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省国土交通省 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. Publication of the Maritime Report 2026 ～A summary of recent developments in the maritime sector and initiatives by the Maritime Bureau～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245623Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省国土交通省海事局 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.” Recall notice (Hino Hino Profia)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245622Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省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. 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～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245621Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan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. 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～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245620Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省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. Promoting collaborative, co-creative community development along railway lines! ～Revising the Guidelines for Community Development Along Railway Lines～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245619Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省国土交通省都市局 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. 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”～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245618Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省国土交通省 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. Honoring Construction Masters and Junior Construction Masters! ～Recognizing construction workers with outstanding technical and practical skills～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245617Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省国土交通省 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. Allocating 4.5 billion yen to strengthen disaster prevention and mitigation measures ～Funding emergency measures needed to address torrential rain and other disasters～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245616Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省国土交通省 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. 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～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245615Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省国土交通省 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. Passenger vehicle (トヨタ RAV4) - Repairhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245771Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁Repairs for a defect in the electrical system (motor control computer) of the トヨタ “RAV4” will begin on October 7, 2026. マナ “Hokkaido Corn Dressing” (sold at ロピア) - Refund/recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245783Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁Due to the risk of mold contamination, マナ will offer refunds and recall its “Hokkaido Corn Dressing” starting October 6, 2026. コクヨ “Casual Chair ‘ingLIFE (イングライフ)’” - Replacement/recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245774Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁コクヨ 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. 北辰水産 “Walnut young sardines (for raw consumption)” (sold at 阪急阪神百貨店都筑店) - Refund/recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245772Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁北辰水産 will offer refunds and recall its “Walnut young sardines (for raw consumption)” starting October 5, 2026, because the allergen walnut was not listed. HOWBE “Spice: C9 RED HOT FLAVOR” - Refund/recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245773Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁HOWBE's spice product “C9 RED HOT FLAVOR” is being recalled and refunded starting September 28, 2026, because insects were found in it. 良味屋 “伊江島黒糖” (sold at サンエー and イオン琉球) — Exchange/Recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245775Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁良味屋’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. The 27th Subcommittee on Measures Against Novel Influenza and the 12th Subcommittee on Crisis Response Medicines, etc. will be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245379Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0900Japan厚生労働省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. Health Sciences Council (Subcommittee on Measures Against Novel Influenza)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245380Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0900Japan厚生労働省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. Notice of the 17th Meeting of the Health Sciences Council's Tuberculosis Committeehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245381Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:43:00 +0900Japan厚生労働省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. Notice of the 38th Expert Committee Meeting of the Certification Review Board for Workers in Construction Work Affected by Specified Asbestos Damage, etc.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245384Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900Japan厚生労働省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. Pharmaceutical Affairs Council’s Second Committee on Drugs to meethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245383Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900Japan厚生労働省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. Materials for the 188th Municipal Government Seminarhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245382Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900Japan厚生労働省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. 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3242542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3242542Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:01:43 +0900TaiwanHeho健康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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3242536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3242536Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:39:02 +0900TaiwanHeho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 hundredfoldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245469https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245469Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:53:13 +0900Taiwan台灣事實查核中心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. Trump did not post about “F-16Vs arriving in Taiwan”; online post falsely claims Trump posted the Republic of China flaghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245470https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245470Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:26:08 +0900Taiwan台灣事實查核中心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. 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 Monthlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261007-15/index-en-p7.html#n3245871Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊健喬'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.