# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-08 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 84 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 57 items from 9 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 杰力(5299): Announces invitation to an investor conference hosted by 群益金鼎證券

- Published: 2026-10-07T17:39:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=5299&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=163938&spoke_date=20261007
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278725-en.html
- anchor: #n3253348
- Companies mentioned: 杰力、群益金鼎證券

杰力 announced that it has been invited to an investor conference hosted by 群益金鼎證券 on 115年10月21日 to discuss operating, financial and business information.

Facts:
- 115/10/21
- 15 時 00 分
- No. 156, Section 3, Minsheng East Road

## 聯剛科技(7870): Announces matters related to the board resolution to convene the 2nd extraordinary shareholders’ meeting of 115年

- Published: 2026-10-07T17:36:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=7870&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=163623&spoke_date=20261007
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278773-en.html
- anchor: #n3253378
- Companies mentioned: 聯剛科技

聯剛科技(7870) announced that its board of directors resolved to convene the 2nd extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on 115年11月26日. Key agenda items include applying for an OTC listing, a cash capital increase and amendments to the articles of incorporation.

Facts:
- Board resolution date: 115/10/07
- Date of extraordinary shareholders’ meeting: 115/11/26
- Start date for suspension of share transfers: 115/10/28

## 新晶投控(3713): Announces on behalf of important subsidiary 頂晶科技股份有限公司 the use of bank credit facilities in 115年9月 and cash receipts and payments forecasts for the next 3 months

- Published: 2026-10-07T17:33:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=3713&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=163347&spoke_date=20261007
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278722-en.html
- anchor: #n3253347
- Companies mentioned: 新晶投控、頂晶科技股份有限公司

新晶投控(3713), on behalf of its subsidiary 頂晶科技股份有限公司, announced the use of bank credit facilities in 115年9月, as well as cash receipts and payments forecasts and fund allocation for the next 3 months (October to December).

Facts:
- 1,607,328
- 1,510,027
- 100%

## U.S. Treasury yields rise again; U.S. stocks close lower across the board

- Published: 2026-10-08T05:41:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610080015.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4279006-en.html
- anchor: #n3254134

Rising yields on long-term U.S. Treasury bonds fueled concerns about inflation and debt, sending major U.S. stock indexes lower across the board.

Facts:
- Fell 341.41 points
- Or 0.66%
- Closed at 51179.87 points
- Dropped 17.16 points
- Or 0.22%
- Closed at 7801.77 points
- Fell 61.20 points
- Closed at 27538.69 points
- Slumped 151.67 points
- Or 1.15%
- Closed at 13066.15 points

## Trump to award U.S. National Medals of Science; Musk and Jensen Huang reportedly among honorees

- Published: 2026-10-08T05:26:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610080014.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278987-en.html
- anchor: #n3253987
- Companies mentioned: 福斯新聞頻道、SpaceX、輝達、Nvidia、路透社、美國國家科學基金會、National Science Foundation、谷歌、Google、超微、AMD、美國專利商標局、U.S. Patent and Trademark Office、戴爾科技、Dell Technologies、微軟、Microsoft、中央社

According to reports by Fox News and 路透社, President Trump is expected to award the U.S. National Medal of Science to SpaceX CEO Musk, 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang, 谷歌 co-founder Brin and 超微 CEO Lisa Su. 戴爾科技 CEO Dell and 微軟 CEO Nadella are to receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

Facts:
- （中央社華盛頓7日綜合外電報導）
- 1151008

## More than 250,000 join protests, 6,500 arrested: A look at France’s student unrest

- Published: 2026-10-08T04:43:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610080013.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278685-en.html
- anchor: #n3252911
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、紐約時報、CNBC新聞網

French high school students staged mass protests over dilapidated school buildings and teacher shortages, with more than 6,500 people arrested in two weeks. The government condemned the violence but pledged reforms and withdrew some planned tuition hikes, as France also faces the economic challenge of soaring government bond yields.

Facts:
- 250,000 participants
- More than 6500 arrested
- About 900 schools closed
- As many as 1800 schools suspended classes
- 3700 high schools across France
- 528 schools still fully or partially suspended classes
- At least 24 schools were looted or set on fire
- More than 750 police officers and about 300 students and teachers were injured

## U.S. FCC considers expanding restrictions to bar Chinese labs from testing electronic products

- Published: 2026-10-08T04:34:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610080012.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278681-en.html
- anchor: #n3252910
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦傳播委員會、FCC、中央社、路透社

美國聯邦傳播委員會（FCC） is set to vote on 29日 on expanding restrictions to prohibit Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices for use in the United States, and to take action against testing laboratories and certification bodies in countries that refuse to offer reciprocal treatment.

Facts:
- Vote scheduled for 29日
- 82% of electronic products were tested in China in 2025

## Taiwan’s representative to the U.S. Yu Da-lei: Taiwan-U.S. ties are solid, Washington’s position on Taiwan unchanged

- Published: 2026-10-08T03:46:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610080011.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278657-en.html
- anchor: #n3252786

Taiwan’s representative to the U.S. Yu Da-lei said Washington’s position on Taiwan remains unchanged as Taiwan-U.S. ties remain solid. He stressed the importance of the timely delivery of U.S. defense equipment and noted that the arrival of the first 2 F-16 fighter jets marks progress in strengthening Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities.

Facts:
- The first 2 brand-new F-16 fighter jets
- Possibly in 2027, 2028 or later

## 聯準會 releases minutes of September meeting; may hold rates in October and hike again in December

- Published: 2026-10-08T03:44:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610080010.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278651-en.html
- anchor: #n3252785
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、華爾街日報、CNBC財經新聞網、聯準會、Fed

聯準會 released minutes of its September meeting, showing that policymakers saw no urgent need to raise rates in October, while several senior officials suggested another hike in December would not be too late.

Facts:
- First rate hike in more than 3 years
- Above the target level for 5 consecutive years
- The annual increase in the August personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index was 3.4%
- Core PCE was 3.0%
- Well above the official target of 2%

## Yemen conflict intensifies as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey activate collective defense

- Published: 2026-10-08T03:17:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610080009.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278638-en.html
- anchor: #n3252640
- Companies mentioned: 中央訊息、中央社、金融時報、華府智庫、中東研究所、MEI

In response to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey activated their trilateral defense pact, the “Mecca Defense Agreement,” for the first time, ensuring Pakistani and Turkish forces can be deployed to Saudi Arabia to provide support.

Facts:
- Signed in August this year
- April this year

## Rubio praises ancient Greece in Athens speech: Western civilization at a turning point, Europe urged to awaken

- Published: 2026-10-08T02:59:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610080008.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278631-en.html
- anchor: #n3252578

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a speech in Athens that Western civilization faces threats and stands at a turning point, urging Europe to awaken from a long slumber. He also stressed that under President Trump’s leadership, the United States will pursue national strength and rebuild alliances.

Facts:
- CNA, Athens, 7, compiled from foreign media reports
- Gave a speech in February this year
- (Translated by: Chen Zhengjian) 1151008

## IMF chief: Yields soaring, debt nearing 100% of GDP; governments should rein in spending

- Published: 2026-10-08T02:55:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610080007.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278619-en.html
- anchor: #n3252517
- Companies mentioned: 國際貨幣基金（IMF）、世界銀行（WB）、英國「金融時報」、中央社

IMF chief Georgieva warned that global government bond yields have climbed to multi-decade highs and debt as a share of GDP is nearing 100%, urging governments to curb spending and control outlays to address fiscal pressures and economic risks.

Facts:
- Oil prices remain at about $100 per barrel

## Drought disrupts Panama Canal! Shipping companies reroute through Strait of Magellan, traffic surges more than 70%

- Published: 2026-10-08T05:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6623303
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278688-en.html
- anchor: #n3252912

Drought caused by El Niño has reduced traffic through the Panama Canal, prompting shipping companies to reroute through the Strait of Magellan. Traffic along the passage rose more than 70% year over year in August and September and is expected to keep increasing as the cruise season begins.

Facts:
- Maritime traffic through the Strait of Magellan surged more than 70% in August and September compared with the same period last year
- The Panama Canal cut the number of ships allowed to transit daily due to a drought-driven water shortage
- A strong El Niño is the main cause of drought in Central America and disruption to the canal
- Transit through the Strait of Magellan itself is free
- Increased snowfall in the Andes during Chile’s winter has slowed truck transport
- Instability in the Middle East has prompted some shippers moving cargo from South America and West Africa to Asia to reroute through the Strait of Magellan
- Shipping traffic through the Strait of Magellan is expected to continue increasing in the coming months

## OpenAI releases report on teen ChatGPT use; independent testing raises questions about safety protections

- Published: 2026-10-08T04:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624385
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278689-en.html
- anchor: #n3252913
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Meta、Common Sense Media、路透

OpenAI released its first report on teen use on Wednesday, emphasizing that teenagers spend little time using the service on average. On the same day, Common Sense Media published an independent test report questioning whether its parental alert system is delayed or not activated, underscoring the debate over protecting minors from AI chatbots.

Facts:
- OpenAI released its first report on teen use on Wednesday (7日)
- Teenagers use ChatGPT for less than 15 minutes a day on average
- Less than 2% chat continuously for more than three hours
- Nearly half of users who receive a break reminder pause or end their chat within five minutes
- OpenAI has been rolling out ChatGPT for Teens since August
- Common Sense Media conducted a study using more than a dozen accounts created specifically for testing
- Meta agreed in August this year to pay up to $18 billion to settle a lawsuit
- An OpenAI spokesperson said it may take several hours for parent and teen accounts to be linked and safety alerts to be enabled

## Code without the cloud! 微軟 and 輝達 unveil AI laptop as rising memory prices throw a wrench in the works

- Published: 2026-10-08T04:00:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624388
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278661-en.html
- anchor: #n3252787
- Companies mentioned: 微軟、輝達、蘋果、英特爾、超微、Anthropic、OpenAI、Hugging Face、Azure

微軟 unveiled an AI coding model that runs on PCs and its Microsoft Execution Containers security tool in San Francisco on Wednesday, and teamed up with 輝達 to launch the Surface Laptop Ultra, challenging 蘋果’s on-device AI strategy. But rising memory prices are driving up hardware costs.

Facts:
- 微軟 unveiled an AI coding model that runs directly on personal computers at an event in San Francisco on Wednesday (7日).
- 微軟 CEO Nadella and 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang jointly introduced the Surface Laptop Ultra, equipped with a 輝達 RTX Spark chip.
- 微軟 launched Microsoft Execution Containers, which Anthropic, OpenAI and 輝達 will all use.
- 輝達 recently raised the price of its DGX Spark with 128GB of memory by about 75% to $6,950.
- When 微軟 first proposed the idea two years ago, most of the laptops in question cost less than $2,000.
- Moor Insights & Strategy analyst Anshel Sag said rising memory prices are affecting the plans of both 蘋果 and 微軟.
- Nadella stressed that the desktop environment must be the safest place for agents to carry out tasks.

## Fed meeting minutes: Rate hikes aren’t over! Most officials expect another before year-end; October move not certain

- Published: 2026-10-08T03:20:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624319
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278662-en.html
- anchor: #n3252788
- Companies mentioned: 聯準會、Fed、紐約聯準銀行

Fed released the minutes of its September meeting, showing that all officials supported raising rates to 3.75%-4%, with most expecting another hike before year-end. Weak data and dovish comments from officials led markets to cut the odds of a rate hike in October to 20%, shifting attention to the December decision.

Facts:
- 聯準會 unanimously approved a 1 quarter-point rate hike at its September meeting, bringing the rate to 3.75%-4%.
- Of the 18 officials who submitted projections, 16 expected another rate hike before year-end.
- Markets put the odds of another 1 quarter-point hike at the October meeting at about 20%.
- The core PCE price index rose 3% year over year in August, above the Fed's target.
- The scale and pace of investment in AI infrastructure exceeded expectations, adding to price pressures.
- A survey by 紐約聯準銀行 showed that one-year inflation expectations rose to their highest level since May 2023.
- Chair Warsh described the rate hikes as an effort to withdraw some of the monetary easing.

## Will higher taxes on pure electric cars push buyers toward hybrids? EU mulls new move: tariffs on excess imports

- Published: 2026-10-08T03:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624346
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278622-en.html
- anchor: #n3252518
- Companies mentioned: 彭博、歐盟執委會、福斯、雷諾、賓士、金融時報、Dataforce、比亞迪、ZeroHedge、德國、法國、德意志銀行、塞夫科維奇、王文濤、高盛、世界貿易組織

歐盟擬對中國油電混合車進口設限，防範中國車廠擴大市占。中國品牌8月占歐洲新車領牌量創歷史新高11.7%，比亞迪銷量大增。德國工業疲弱，歐盟將此案視為應對中國競爭的試金石。

Facts:
- 歐盟執委會 is considering limits on imports of Chinese hybrid cars, possibly through tariff-rate quotas.
- Chinese brands accounted for a record 11.7% of new car registrations in Europe in August.
- 比亞迪's sales in Europe rose 128% year over year in August to 26,007 vehicles.
- 歐盟每月進口中國油電混合車的數量從2024年10月的3,800輛，攀升至2026年7月的5萬輛。
- 德國8月工廠訂單月減10.6%，遠差於預期的1%。
- 福斯 rose as much as 4.6% intraday, 雷諾 gained 6.1%, and 賓士 rose 2%.
- China's share of global auto exports rose from 5% in 2013 to 15% in 2025.

## Even a steep drop in U.S. crude inventories could not lift oil prices! Tight diesel supplies sent prices up 3%

- Published: 2026-10-08T02:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624347
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278623-en.html
- anchor: #n3252519

U.S. EIA data showed that commercial crude inventories unexpectedly fell by 3.186 million barrels last week, but WTI prices fell rather than rose amid increases in inventories at Cushing and of gasoline. Diesel futures rose 3% as exports hit a record and inventories remained low.

Facts:
- U.S. commercial crude inventories fell by 3.186 million barrels last week to 424.1 million barrels.
- West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures fell to around $89.50 per barrel.
- Diesel futures rose about 3% to $4.72 per gallon.
- Inventories at the Cushing delivery hub rose by 444,000 barrels to 24.7 million barrels.
- U.S. daily crude production rose by 24,000 barrels to about 14 million barrels, a record.
- Daily diesel exports rose by 235,000 barrels to 1.76 million barrels, a record for this time of year.

## [Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh] New interview video released! What does Hanyu say about his bond with Pooh?

- Published: 2026-10-08T05:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008957.000001719.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278709-en.html
- anchor: #n3253247
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、講談社、Amazon、楽天ブックス

講談社は、羽生結弦さんとくまのプーさんの絆を描いたメモリーブック『プーさんへ 羽生結弦とくまのプーさん メモリーブック きせかえ衣装プーぬいぐるみ付き』の新着インタビュー動画を公開した。同書は2026年10月20日まで予約を受け付けており、価格22,000円（税込）。

Facts:
- Through October 20, 2026
- Price: 22,000 yen (tax included)
- 40 pages of text
- Expected to arrive at bookstores on or after May 27, 2027 (Thursday)

## 新TVCM「Oliveの人〜マクドナルド」篇 2026年10月9日（金）からオンエア開始

- Published: 2026-10-08T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000073922.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278671-en.html
- anchor: #n3252909
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三井住友銀行、三井住友カード株式会社、マクドナルド、Netflix

株式会社三井住友銀行および三井住友カード株式会社が、個人向け金融サービス「Olive」の新TVCM「Oliveの人〜マクドナルド」篇を2026年10月9日よりオンエア開始。吉高由里子さんとダイアン・津田さんが出演し、スマホタッチ決済で最大20％還元などの魅力をアピールする。

Facts:
- “The Olive Person: マクドナルド” edition (15-second and 30-second versions)
- Up to 20% back
- A 2,000-yen McDonald’s card
- Savings account balance of at least 30,000 yen

## “I want families to be ‘super happy’ at the end of the year” — Takumi Kitamura shares what he hopes families will experience this winter. The TV commercial for “Universal Holiday Wonders ~Discover U!!!~” is released today.

- Published: 2026-10-08T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000879.000005761.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278669-en.html
- anchor: #n3252908
- Companies mentioned: ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、コムキャスト NBCユニバーサルグループ、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、Universal Studios、Nintendo、Sesame Workshop、Peanuts Worldwide LLC、SANRIO CO., LTD.

ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンは、開業25周年を迎え、2026年11月13日から2027年1月17日まで冬のイベント『ユニバーサル・ホリデー・ワンダーズ～Discover U!!!～』を開催する。これに先駆け、俳優の北村匠海さんが出演する新TVCMが公開された。

Facts:
- 25th anniversary
- Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
- Sunday, January 17, 2027
- Today, Thursday, October 8
- Returns for the first time in 9 years

## [Exclusive to ABC-MART] TOMORROW X TOGETHER tapped for 2 consecutive years! New Balance campaign starts Thursday, October 8

- Published: 2026-10-08T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000949.000074055.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278670-en.html
- anchor: #n3252907
- Companies mentioned: ABC-MART、ABCマート、ABC-MART GRAND STAGE、New Balance、ニューバランス、株式会社エービーシー・マート

ABC-MART will launch a New Balance campaign featuring TOMORROW X TOGETHER on October 8. Prizes include a drawing for a chance to attend the sound check at a Japan concert with purchases of 15,000 yen or more, and exclusive stickers for apparel purchasers.

Facts:
- 2 straight years
- Thursday, Oct. 8
- 15,000 yen total (tax included)
- ¥17,930 (tax included)
- 12,980 yen (tax included)
- 9,900 yen (tax included)
- 15,950 yen (tax included)

## aivideofree.com adds support for the latest image-generation AI, “Nano Banana 2.1”; create New Year’s card designs for 2027 (Year of the Sheep) for free with AI

- Published: 2026-10-08T03:38:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000169770.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278650-en.html
- anchor: #n3252784
- Companies mentioned: aivideofree.com、Google、AIVideoFree

The AI video and image generation platform “aivideofree.com” began supporting Google’s latest image-generation model, “Nano Banana 2.1,” on October 6, 2026, and released sample New Year’s card designs for 2027 (Year of the Sheep) and Japanese-language prompts for free.

Facts:
- October 6, 2026
- 2027
- 1日1枚まで
- Maximum resolution: 2K

## ASUS JAPAN announces Japan availability of “ProArt P16 (H7607)” and “ProArt P14 (H7407),” AI laptops for creators equipped with NVIDIA RTX Spark

- Published: 2026-10-08T03:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001800.000017808.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278635-en.html
- anchor: #n3252639
- Companies mentioned: ASUS JAPAN株式会社、NVIDIA、ASUSTeK Computer Inc.、BCN

ASUS JAPAN株式会社 announced the Japan availability of the creator-focused AI laptops “ProArt P16 (H7607)” and “ProArt P14 (H7407),” equipped with NVIDIA RTX Spark. The products are scheduled to go on sale from late October 2026.

Facts:
- AI performance of up to 1 petaflop
- On sale from late October 2026
- 128GB of unified memory
- 16-inch model
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## Implementation status of the direct payment system for hilly and mountainous areas, etc. — final report, implementation status for fiscal year Reiwa 7; fiscal year: 2025

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00500701&tstat=000001018340&cycle=8&year=20251&month=0&tclass1=000001031477&tclass2=000001248788
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278993-en.html
- anchor: #n3254041

Final report data on the implementation status of the direct payment system for hilly and mountainous areas, etc., for fiscal year Reiwa 7 (fiscal year 2025), released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Facts:
- Number of files included: 15
- Fiscal 2025

## Survey of welfare recipients — Reiwa 8 fiscal year survey of welfare recipients, monthly survey, preliminary figures; monthly, July 2026

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00450312&tstat=000001244596&cycle=1&year=20261&month=23070907&tclass1=000001244597&tclass2=000001244599
- anchor: #n3254040

Information on the preliminary monthly figures for July 2026 in the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Survey of Welfare Recipients, released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Facts:
- Number of files included: 3
- Publication date: 2026-10-07

## Foreign reserves and related data — fiscal year 2026

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00350500&tstat=000001204661&cycle=0
- anchor: #n3254039

Metadata for the statistical dataset on foreign reserves and related data for fiscal year 2026, released by the Ministry of Finance.

Facts:
- FY2026
- 2026-10-07
- 1 (CSV 1)

## Indexes of business conditions — preliminary figures for August of Reiwa 8; monthly, August 2026

- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00100406&tstat=000001011734&cycle=1&year=20260&month=23070908&tclass1=000001248888&tclass2=000001248889
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278992-en.html
- anchor: #n3254038

The Cabinet Office released preliminary figures for the August Reiwa 8 Indexes of Business Conditions on October 7, 2026.

Facts:
- For August of Reiwa 8
- 2026-10-07
- Number of files included: 14

## いわて生活協同組合（自社店舗）「アイコープ そうめん 200g」 - 返金／回収

- 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=00000035939&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3253315
- Companies mentioned: いわて生活協同組合

いわて生活協同組合 is issuing refunds and recalling “I Coop Somen 200g” because DON levels exceeded the standard in the wheat used as an ingredient. The response began on October 5, 2026.

Facts:
- 200g
- October 05, 2026

## いわて生活協同組合（自社店舗）「アイコープ うどん 200g」 - 返金／回収

- 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=00000035938&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3253314
- Companies mentioned: いわて生活協同組合

いわて生活協同組合 is issuing refunds and recalling “I Coop Udon 200g” because DON levels exceeded the standard in the wheat used as an ingredient. The response began on October 5, 2026.

Facts:
- Udon 200g
- October 05, 2026

## いわて生活協同組合（自社店舗）「アイコープ ひやむぎ 200g」 - 返金／回収

- 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=00000035937&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3253313
- Companies mentioned: いわて生活協同組合

いわて生活協同組合 is issuing refunds and recalling “I Coop Hiyamugi 200g” because DON levels exceeded the standard in the wheat used as an ingredient. The response began on October 5, 2026.

Facts:
- 200g
- October 05, 2026

## Strong wind alert for land areas (yellow alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, Hsinchu County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Penghu County)

- Published: 2026-10-08T05:20:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_strong-wind_202610080420001&info=20039226
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278906-en.html
- anchor: #n3253546
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署 issued a strong wind alert for land areas (yellow alert), warning that from the morning through the evening of Oct. 8, 2026, some areas in Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County and other counties and cities could experience average winds of force 6 or higher or gusts of force 8 or higher.

Facts:
- Average winds of scale 6 or above
- Gusts of scale 8 or above

## Liyutan Reservoir (discharge into Jingshan Creek): free overflow (Miaoli County, Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-08T04:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261008031840_0000&info=20039225
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278695-en.html
- anchor: #n3253057
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署發布鯉魚潭水庫自由溢流至景山溪之更新訊息，影響苗栗縣三義鄉及臺中市外埔區、大甲區、后里區、大安區，請沿岸民眾注意並遠離河床。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T03:18:40
- Expiration time: 2026-10-08T06:19:00

## Water Outage (Chiayi City)

- Published: 2026-10-08T03:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610080220&info=20039224
- anchor: #n3253058
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Some areas in the jurisdiction will have water service suspended for pipeline replacement work on Baoyi Road, Baokang Road and other roads in Chiayi City. Residents are asked to conserve water and store water in advance.

## 大城公司 fined for improperly obstructing direct sellers from withdrawing and returning goods!

- Published: 2026-10-07T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公平交易委員會
- Original: https://www.ftc.gov.tw/internet/main/doc/docDetail.aspx?uid=126&docid=18501
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278702-en.html
- anchor: #n3253188
- Companies mentioned: 大城國際事業有限公司、大城公司

The Fair Trade Commission resolved on Oct. 7, 115, to fine 大城國際事業有限公司 NT$100,000. While operating a multi-level marketing business, the company improperly obstructed direct sellers from withdrawing and returning goods, citing the need to submit invoices and repay bonuses to their sponsors. This violated Article 23, Paragraph 1 of the Multi-Level Marketing Supervision Act.

Facts:
- Fined NT$100,000
- The Fair Trade Commission on Oct. 7, 115

## Amadeus and IPS combination cleared by 公平會!

- Published: 2026-10-07T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公平交易委員會
- Original: https://www.ftc.gov.tw/internet/main/doc/docDetail.aspx?uid=126&docid=18500
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278701-en.html
- anchor: #n3253187
- Companies mentioned: Amadeus、Amadeus IT Group S.A.、IPS、Idemia Government USA Corp.、Idemia Public Security France SAS、公平會、公平交易委員會

On Oct. 7, 115, 公平會 resolved that the combination of Amadeus IT Group S.A. with Idemia Government USA Corp. and Idemia Public Security France SAS (collectively, IPS) would not substantially restrict competition and therefore would not be prohibited.

Facts:
- Amadeus plans to acquire 100% of IPS shares
- Resolution of 公平會's 1823rd commissioners' meeting on Oct. 7, 115

## 杏一 (4175) receives consumer report of suspected personal data leak involving outsourced platform - 環球生技月刊

- 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=90613&kind=21
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278642-en.html
- anchor: #n3252678
- Companies mentioned: 杏一、環球生技月刊

杏一(4175)接獲消費者反映，其委外廠商管理之平台疑似發生個資外洩事件，公司已啟動應變機制並要求廠商調查改善，目前對財務及業務無重大影響。

Facts:
- Date of occurrence: 115/10/07

## 漢康-KY (7827): Subsidiary files clinical trial application (IND) for new drug HCB303 with TFDA - 環球生技月刊

- 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=90614&kind=21
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278641-en.html
- anchor: #n3252677
- Companies mentioned: 漢康-KY、FBD Biologics Limited、TFDA、FDA

漢康-KY subsidiary FBD Biologics Limited filed a clinical trial application for the new drug HCB303 with Taiwan's TFDA. The drug is a self-developed trispecific fusion protein biologic intended to treat solid tumors.

Facts:
- Statement date: 115/10/07
- The company announced on Oct. 3, 115

## 永壽文教基金會 marks World Mental Health Day, from stress prevention to charitable education, bringing the power of self-care to Nepal

- Published: 2026-10-08T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 療日子 HealingDaily
- Original: https://www.healingdaily.com.tw/articles/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E5%BF%83%E7%90%86%E5%81%A5%E5%BA%B7%E6%97%A5
- anchor: #n3252691
- Companies mentioned: 永壽文教基金會

永壽文教基金會 marked World Mental Health Day by helping the public understand stress and recognize physical and emotional signals, and put self-care into practice in daily life. All proceeds from the event were donated to the Nepal International Education Support fundraising project.

## Academia Sinica deepens collaboration on the Giant Magellan Telescope, advancing next-generation astronomical research and talent development

- Published: 2026-09-11T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/55/3951
- anchor: #n2671860
- Companies mentioned: 中央研究院、巨型麥哲倫望遠鏡組織、阿塔卡瑪大型毫米及次毫米波陣列、德州大學奧斯汀分校、拉斯坎帕納斯天文台、台灣國際研究生學程

Facts:
- The project is being jointly advanced by 16 research institutions from the United States, South Korea, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Israel and Taiwan. The telescope is under construction at 拉斯坎帕納斯天文台 (Las Campanas Observatory) in Chile and will consist of 7 primary mirrors, each 8.4 meters in diameter.
- It will comprise 7 primary mirrors, each 8.4 meters in diameter.
- Together, they will form a primary mirror with an effective diameter of about 25 meters.

## 2019 Seoul protest footage misrepresented as showing protests this October

- Published: 2026-10-07T18:07:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/seoul-protest-video-misused-old-2019-facts
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4278996-en.html
- anchor: #n3254042
- Companies mentioned: 韓聯社、OhmyNews、紐西斯通訊社、江原日報、中央日報、Law Times、韓國前鋒日報、江原道民日報、朝鮮日報、KBS World、自由統一黨、國民力量黨、愛第一教會

A video circulating online misused footage of 2019 protests calling for South Korean Justice Minister Cho Kuk to step down, claiming it showed protests on Oct. 3, 2026, demanding the impeachment of President Lee Jae-myung. Fact-checking found that several rallies did take place in Seoul that day in 2026, but turnout was only in the tens of thousands, not the “millions” claimed online; the footage was from an earlier news event.

Facts:
- Millions of people
- 28,000 people
- 2萬8千人
- 9,000 people