# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-08 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 7 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 432 items from 6 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.

## 凱納 (6993): Announcement of changes to the heads of accounting and finance

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:06:05+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=pub&co_id=6993&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140605&spoke_date=20261008
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288794-en.html
- anchor: #n3264261
- Companies mentioned: 凱納股份有限公司

凱納 (6993) announced changes to the positions of head of accounting and head of finance. The outgoing appointee was 王慶翔; the new appointee will be announced after approval by the board of directors. 林明建 is serving as interim head for now.

Facts:
- 115/10/07

## 精確 (3162): Announcement of the replacement of the representative of a corporate director

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:01:08+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=3162&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140108&spoke_date=20261008
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288735-en.html
- anchor: #n3264212
- Companies mentioned: 精確、CHEERPLAN (HK) LIMITED、敏實科技大學、工研院、輝達

精確 (3162) announced the replacement of the representative of a corporate director. The new representative is 江晴山, effective 115/10/08.

Facts:
- 115/10/08
- 113/06/07-116/06/06

## 新麥 (1580): On behalf of its subsidiary 新麥機械(中國)股份有限公司, announcement of resolutions passed at the 3rd extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 2026

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:56:53+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=1580&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=135653&spoke_date=20261008
- anchor: #n3264211
- Companies mentioned: 新麥、新麥機械(中國)股份有限公司

新麥(1580)公告其子公司新麥機械(中國)股份有限公司之2026年第三次臨時股東大會決議事項，包含通過豁免提前通知案及2025年度利潤分配案。

Facts:
- 3rd extraordinary meeting of 2026
- 115/10/08
- 2025 fiscal year

## 新麥 (1580): On behalf of its subsidiary 新麥機械(中國)股份有限公司, announcement of the board resolution on dividend distribution

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:53:46+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=1580&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=135346&spoke_date=20261008
- anchor: #n3264210
- Companies mentioned: 新麥、新麥機械(中國)股份有限公司

新麥 (1580), on behalf of its subsidiary 新麥機械(中國)股份有限公司, announced the board resolution to distribute a cash dividend of RMB49,963,602.42.

Facts:
- Cash dividend of RMB49,963,602.42

## 元大期貨 (6023): 元大期貨 announces operating results for September 115

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:50:21+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=6023&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=135021&spoke_date=20261008
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288733-en.html
- anchor: #n3264209
- Companies mentioned: 元大期貨股份有限公司、元大期貨

元大期貨公告115年9月份營運概況，9月稅後淨利為295,739仟元，每股稅後淨利0.79元；1至9月累計稅後淨利為2,622,548仟元。

Facts:
- 9月份稅後淨利：295,739仟元
- After-tax earnings per share NT$0.79
- 1至9月份累計稅後淨利：2,622,548 仟元
- After-tax earnings per share NT$6.97

## 新麥 (1580): On behalf of its subsidiary 新麥機械(中國)股份有限公司, announcement of the board resolution to convene the 3rd extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 2026

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:50:00+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=1580&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=135000&spoke_date=20261008
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288736-en.html
- anchor: #n3264208
- Companies mentioned: 新麥、新麥機械(中國)股份有限公司

新麥 (1580) announced that the board of its subsidiary 新麥機械(中國)股份有限公司 resolved to convene the 3rd extraordinary shareholders' meeting on October 8, 2026. The main proposals include waiving advance notice and a 2025 profit distribution.

Facts:
- 115/10/08
- No. 312, Youyi North Road
- 2025 profit distribution proposal

## 立碁 (8111): The company's securities have repeatedly met the criteria for the publication of information on stocks subject to trading alerts recently; relevant information is therefore announced to help investors distinguish and understand it

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:47:34+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=8111&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=134734&spoke_date=20261008
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288732-en.html
- anchor: #n3264207
- Companies mentioned: 立碁、財團法人中華民國證券櫃檯買賣中心

立碁 (8111) announced that its securities have repeatedly met the criteria for the publication of information on stocks subject to trading alerts recently, and disclosed financial and operating information for August 115, the second quarter, and the cumulative total for the most recent four quarters.

Facts:
- Operating revenue (NT$ million) 68
- Profit before tax (NT$ million) -1
- Net income attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 2
- Earnings per share (NT$) 0.02
- Operating revenue (millions of yuan): 206
- Profit before tax (NT$ million) 31
- Net income attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 28
- Earnings per share (NT$) 0.26
- Revenue (NT$ million) 841
- Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million) 146
- Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 124
- Earnings per share (NT$) 1.14
- Par value per share: 10 dollars

## 馥鴻(5345): Announces board approval of pricing-related matters for the 1st private placement of common shares in 115

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:45:48+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=5345&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=5&spoke_time=134548&spoke_date=20261008
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288742-en.html
- anchor: #n3264206
- Companies mentioned: 馥鴻、達潤投資有限公司、碩宏投資股份有限公司、廣昕投資股份有限公司、麒晉投資股份有限公司

馥鴻(5345) announced that its board approved the pricing of the 1st private placement of common shares in 115. It plans to raise funds from specific investors, including 達潤投資 and 碩宏投資, at NT$17.5 per share, for a total of NT$262.5 million, to bolster working capital and develop a new business in residential and building development, leasing and sales.

Facts:
- 15,000,000 shares
- NT$262,500,000
- Priced at NT$17.5 per share
- Reference price for this offering: NT$21.78

## 馥鴻(5345): Announces board approval to lift restrictions on managers' engagement in competing businesses

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:44:59+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=5345&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=4&spoke_time=134459&spoke_date=20261008
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288734-en.html
- anchor: #n3264205
- Companies mentioned: 馥鴻

馥鴻(5345) announced that its board approved on 115/10/08 lifting restrictions on General Manager 謝凱安 from engaging in competing businesses, permitting him during his tenure to work for companies with business operations that are the same as or similar to those of the company. The change will have no impact on financial or business operations.

Facts:
- 115/10/08

## 馥鴻(5345): Announces board approval of a change in acting spokesperson

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:44:33+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=5345&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=134433&spoke_date=20261008
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288743-en.html
- anchor: #n3264204
- Companies mentioned: 馥鴻

馥鴻(5345) announced that its board approved a change in acting spokesperson, with 謝凱安 replacing 王昭卿.

Facts:
- 115/10/08

## 亞信(3169): Board meeting to review 115 Q3 financial results scheduled for Oct. 19, 115

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:44:10+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=3169&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=134410&spoke_date=20261008
- anchor: #n3264203
- Companies mentioned: 亞信

亞信(3169) announced that it plans to hold a board meeting on Oct. 19, 115, to review its financial results for Q3 of 115.

Facts:
- 115/10/08
- 115/10/19
- 115年第3季

## 馥鴻(5345): Announces board approval of a change in general manager

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:44:07+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=5345&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=134407&spoke_date=20261008
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288737-en.html
- anchor: #n3264202
- Companies mentioned: 馥鴻

馥鴻(5345) announced that its board approved a change in the general manager position, with 王昭卿 appointed chairman and general manager, and 謝凱安 appointed as the new general manager. The change takes effect on 115/10/08.

Facts:
- 115/10/08

## 先益(3531): Company invited to an investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:36:35+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=3531&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=133635&spoke_date=20261008
- anchor: #n3264201
- Companies mentioned: 先益、永豐金證券

先益(3531) announced that it was invited to an online investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券 on Oct. 16, 115.

Facts:
- 115/10/16
- 14 時 00 分

## 中興紡織(1408): Status of collection efforts for loans extended by the company

- Published: 2026-10-08T13:55:57+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=pub&co_id=1408&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=125557&spoke_date=20261008
- anchor: #n3264260
- Companies mentioned: 中興紡織、喜順紡織廠(股)公司、行政院金融監督管理委員會

中興紡織 announced that loans extended by the company exceeded the limit and that it is actively seeking repayment from 喜順紡織廠. It has applied to the court for a payment order.

Facts:
- 115/10/08
- 100.4.29

## 晉鋒-KY(7807): Corrects the company's revenue announcement for September 115

- Published: 2026-10-08T12:52:00+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=pub&co_id=7807&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=115200&spoke_date=20261008
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288792-en.html
- anchor: #n3264259
- Companies mentioned: 晉鋒-KY

晉鋒-KY(7807) corrected its revenue announcement for September 115, adjusting net revenue for the month and year to date because some revenue should have been reported on a gross basis.

Facts:
- 更正後102,109仟元
- 更正後777,414仟元

## Japan's 2 major brokerages see stocks surging to 80,000, but warn of possible AI investment reversal

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:43:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624840
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288306-en.html
- anchor: #n3263703
- Companies mentioned: 野村控股、大和證券集團

Executives from 野村控股 and Daiwa Securities said at a Nikkei event in Tokyo that Japan's stock market rally is expected to continue through 2027, with a target of 80,000, but warned that a reversal in AI investment trends could trigger sharp market fluctuations and pose significant risks.

Facts:
- 野村控股 Chief Executive Kentaro Okuda said AI investment is strongly driving the market, share prices and corporate earnings, but a change in market sentiment would pose a significant risk.
- 野村控股 and 大和證券集團 both expect the Nikkei 225 index to reach 80,000.
- 大和證券集團 Chief Executive Akihiko Ogino forecast that the Nikkei index would climb to 88,000 around the end of 2027.
- The Nikkei index closed at 69,042.11 on Thursday.
- Akihiko Ogino described rising interest rates as a positive development reflecting economic growth.

## 亞馬遜 retail division begins another round of layoffs, affecting fewer than 1,000 people

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:40:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624761
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288307-en.html
- anchor: #n3263704
- Companies mentioned: 亞馬遜、AMZN-US、Fox News

亞馬遜 confirmed that it began another round of layoffs on the 7th, mainly targeting its retail division, with fewer than 1,000 people affected. The move is part of a streamlining plan led by CEO Andy Jassy to invest heavily in AI and AWS businesses. Founder Jeff Bezos said it was due to overhiring during the pandemic.

Facts:
- 亞馬遜 confirmed on the 7th that it had begun another round of layoffs, focused mainly on its retail (Stores) division.
- Fewer than 1,000 white-collar employees are affected, across the United States, the United Kingdom and India.
- 亞馬遜 founder and executive chairman Jeff Bezos said overhiring during the pandemic had led to the need for continued layoffs.
- 亞馬遜 has cut a cumulative total of about 30,000 corporate employees since the end of last year through January this year.
- 亞馬遜 is reinvesting funds and talent in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and its AWS cloud business.

## 玉晶光 September revenue rises 0.54% year on year to NT$2.672 billion; new product certification progress on track

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:30:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624831
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288309-en.html
- anchor: #n3263705
- Companies mentioned: 玉晶光、大立光、蘋果

蘋果供應鏈光學元件廠玉晶光(3406-TW)8日公布9月營收26.72億元，年增0.54%；第三季營收78.16億元，季增37.55%，創歷史高檔。大立光(3008-TW)9月營收57.79億元，將召開法說會說明CPO光通訊布局。

Facts:
- 玉晶光 September 2026 revenue was NT$2.672 billion, down 1.75% month on month and up 0.54% year on year
- 玉晶光 cumulative revenue for January-September 2026 was NT$19.631 billion, up 10.21% year on year
- 玉晶光 third-quarter 2026 revenue was NT$7.816 billion, up 37.55% quarter on quarter and 1% year on year
- 大立光 September 2026 revenue was NT$5.779 billion, up 15.31% month on month and down 7.31% year on year
- 大立光 cumulative revenue for January-September 2026 was NT$44.86 billion, up 2.12% year on year
- 大立光 third-quarter 2026 revenue was NT$15.651 billion, up 14.53% quarter on quarter and down 11.46% year on year
- 大立光 CEO Lin En-ping to personally explain the company's CPO optical communications plans at investor conference

## At least 12 in a week! Tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz hit a weekly high since the war began

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:13:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624806
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288310-en.html
- anchor: #n3263706

Reuters reported that tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz reached a weekly high since the start of the Iran war between Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, with at least 12 attacks. Iran's Revolutionary Guard has reportedly continued to launch attacks to assert its presence and maintain pressure, affecting the stability of oil exports from the Gulf.

Facts:
- At least 12 attacks targeted vessels carrying oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) around the Strait of Hormuz between Sept. 28 and Oct. 5.
- This was the highest number of attacks in a single week since the United States and Iran went to war on Feb. 28.
- A separate tally compiled by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a United Nations agency, showed 9 vessel-related incidents during the same week.
- The Panama-flagged tanker On Peace was hit by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, injuring 12 crew members.
- Gulf oil-exporting countries had export volumes above prewar levels for about half of September.

## 1.716 million firms to benefit! Cabinet approves one-hundred-billion-dollar, 8-year plan to upgrade small and midsize businesses, expanding tax incentives and R&D credits

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:12:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624737
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288311-en.html
- anchor: #n3263707

The Executive Yuan approved a draft Small and Micro Enterprise Transformation and Upgrade Development Act, allocating a budget of one hundred billion over 8 years. Measures include raising the R&D tax credit to 20%, lowering the threshold for equipment investment to NT$250,000, expanding age eligibility for hiring incentives and increasing the deduction rate for wage raises to 200%, to support the transformation of 1.716 million small and micro enterprises.

Facts:
- 台灣目前中小微企業高達171.6萬家，占全體企業比重逾98%，承載全國近8成就業人口。
- The Executive Yuan's cabinet meeting approved a draft amendment to the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, renaming it the Small and Micro Enterprise Transformation and Upgrade Development Act.
- A budget of one hundred billion will be allocated over the next 8 years, including expanded tax incentives and increased investment tax credits.
- The tax credit rate for R&D investment in the current year will rise from 15% to 20%.
- The minimum investment threshold for tax credits on transformation-related equipment will be lowered to just NT$250,000.
- Businesses hiring additional domestic entry-level employees will qualify for tax incentives covering people aged under 29 or aged 55 and above.
- The enhanced deduction rate for wage expenses incurred by businesses giving raises to entry-level employees will rise from 175% to 200%.

## 華碩 unveils new ProArt models with subscription plans starting at NT$13750 per month, targeting on-premises agentic AI opportunities

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:08:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624742
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288308-en.html
- anchor: #n3263708
- Companies mentioned: 華碩、輝達、Nous Research

華碩 (2357-TW) unveiled the ProArt P14/P16 laptops powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark chips, supporting local AI agent tasks, and introduced a monthly subscription plan to lower the barrier to entry. They are scheduled to go on sale Oct. 16.

Facts:
- 華碩 announced that preorders are open starting today for its first flagship laptops powered by 輝達’s new NVIDIA RTX Spark superchip, the ASUS ProArt P14 and P16.
- The ASUS ProArt P14 and P16 are available with 64GB or 128GB of memory, with standard starting prices of NT$169,900 and NT$179,900, respectively.
- 華碩 also introduced flexible subscription plans, priced at NT$13,750 per month for the P14 configuration and NT$14,850 per month for the top-spec P16.
- The ASUS ProArt P14 weighs just 1.48 kilograms, is 13.9 millimeters thick and has a 90Wh battery; the P16 weighs 1.77 kilograms, is 12.9 millimeters thick and comes with a high-capacity 99.9Wh battery.
- 華碩 also unveiled the ProArt GR1X agent computer, designed for creators, small and midsize businesses, and smart campuses. It is expected to launch in Taiwan this month.

## German exports unexpectedly fall 0.8% in August as shipments to the US plunge

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:00:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624788
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4287734-en.html
- anchor: #n3261273

According to data from Germany’s Federal Statistical Office, German goods exports unexpectedly fell 0.8% in August to 137.6 billion euros, mainly due to a sharp 6.3% drop in exports to the US. Despite strong performance in some markets, including the UK and China, the overall trade surplus narrowed to 19.5 billion euros, reflecting the impact of weak external demand on the German economy.

Facts:
- German goods exports fell 0.8% month over month in August
- German exports to the US plunged 6.3% month over month in August
- German exports to the UK surged 16.7% in August
- German imports rose 0.9% month over month to 118.1 billion euros in August
- Germany’s trade surplus narrowed to 19.5 billion euros in August from 21.6 billion euros in July
- Germany’s cumulative trade surplus reached 146 billion euros in the first 8 months of this year

## 騰訊、CATL參投！DeepSeek接近獲得800至1000億人民幣融資，攜手華為昇騰押注國產預訓練

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624549
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4287736-en.html
- anchor: #n3261274
- Companies mentioned: DeepSeek、騰訊、寧德時代、IDG、礪思資本、拾象資本、正心谷、中國國家人工智慧產業投資基金、石溪資本、中芯聚源、博裕資本、CPE源峰、新資合國資基、智譜、華為、中信證券、高瓴創投、彭博資訊、路透

DeepSeek is close to completing a new funding round of at least RMB 80 billion, with 騰訊 and 寧德時代 as the main investors. The funds will be used to expand computing capacity, research and development, and IPO preparations. The company also plans to use 華為 Ascend chips for domestic pretraining.

Facts:
- DeepSeek’s latest funding round is worth at least RMB 80 billion and could approach RMB 100 billion.
- 騰訊 and 寧德時代 are the investors that have committed the largest amounts in this funding round.
- DeepSeek closed its first funding round in June this year, raising more than RMB 50 billion, with Liang Wenfeng personally contributing about RMB 20 billion.
- DeepSeek plans to build a large data center in Inner Mongolia and deploy at least 160,000 華為 Ascend 950DT supernode accelerators.
- DeepSeek plans to hire 中信證券 to prepare for a listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market, with the process set to begin this year.
- Yan Wentao, a partner at 高瓴創投, joined DeepSeek as chief financial officer in late September.
- DeepSeek open-sourced six major components, including the Ascend version of TileLang, with the joint work included in 華為’s CANN community.

## 德國擋下中遠收購股權 稱物流路線涉北約安全

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:57:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624787
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4287737-en.html
- anchor: #n3261275
- Companies mentioned: 中遠集團、Konrad Zippel、德國聯邦政府、德國經濟部、《路透社》、《商報》、聯邦卡特爾局、德國聯邦憲法保衛局、北約

德國聯邦政府 banned 中遠集團 from acquiring an 80% stake in Hamburg logistics company Konrad Zippel, saying the deal would threaten supply chain resilience and involve 北約 security. Zippel is a longstanding German freight forwarding company whose logistics network is crucial to national defense.

Facts:
- 德國聯邦政府 decided after a cabinet meeting on the 7th (Wednesday) to prohibit 中遠集團 from acquiring an 80% stake in Konrad Zippel.
- 德國經濟部 said the acquisition would deepen dependencies and threaten the resilience of supply chains in Germany and the EU.
- Konrad Zippel was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Hamburg. It is one of Germany’s oldest freight forwarding companies.
- Zippel handles about 205,000 twenty-foot equivalent units of cargo containers each year.
- A classified federal government document warned that European transport infrastructure influenced by China would be unusable in the event of a conflict or crisis.

## Taiwan stocks: Heavy selling ahead of National Day holiday break; index falls 492 points at close, slips below 5-day moving average

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:55:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624738
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4287738-en.html
- anchor: #n3261276
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、川湖、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控、光頡、鈺邦、鈺鎧、金山電、九豪、勤凱、千如、台塑、台塑化、台化、永捷、台苯、南亞科、廣穎、十銓、至上、美德醫療-DR、恆大、南六、萬林-創、合世、熱映、太景*-KY、美光

Taiwan stocks were hit by weakness on Wall Street and selling to hedge risks ahead of the National Day holiday break, plunging 492.93 points to close at 49,313.44. The index fell below the 5-day moving average, while trading volume shrank to NT$869.696 billion. Electronics heavyweights were broadly weaker, while passive components, petrochemicals and pandemic-related stocks rose against the trend.

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks fell 492.93 points to close at 49,313.44, slipping below the 5-day moving average.
- 台積電 fell 1.35%, or NT$35, to close at NT$2,550, slipping below the 5-day moving average.
- Trading volume in Taiwan stocks shrank to NT$869.696 billion.
- 台積電 (2330-TW) saw 6,030 lots sold in the final trading session.
- The weekly candlestick chart has posted 4 consecutive red candles.

## High yields attract investors as demand is strong at Japan’s 30-year government bond auction

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:40:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624747
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4287739-en.html
- anchor: #n3261277
- Companies mentioned: PineBridge Investments、SMBC日興證券

Japan’s Ministry of Finance successfully auctioned 30-year government bonds on the 8th, with the bid-to-cover ratio reaching 3.88, while the coupon rate hit its highest level since 1999. High yields have attracted foreign investors to Japanese government bonds, and long-term interest rates appear to have temporarily peaked, though the market remains concerned about the risks of fiscal expansion.

Facts:
- Japan’s Ministry of Finance issued 30-year government bonds on the 8th, completing the auction smoothly.
- The bid-to-cover ratio in the auction reached 3.88.
- The auction’s coupon rate reached 4.2%, the highest on record for an issuance since 1999.
- After the auction, the 10-year government bond yield fell 3 basis points to 3.075%.
- After the auction, the 30-year government bond yield fell 3.5 basis points to 4.175%.
- The auction spread narrowed to 16 points from 28 points previously.
- 松川忠, head of fixed income at PineBridge Investments, believes long-term interest rates have temporarily peaked.
- Miki Den, a senior rates strategist at SMBC日興證券, cautioned that demand for ultra-long-term bonds in the secondary market remains cautious.

## 聯茂 accelerates capacity investment; Chen Jincai: The biggest opportunity is having more orders than we can handle

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:19:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624729
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4287740-en.html
- anchor: #n3261278
- Companies mentioned: 聯茂、台光電、富喬、台燿、騰輝-KY、華通、金像電、欣興、臻鼎-KY、敬鵬、牧德、迅得、台灣電路板協會(TPCA)

聯茂 Chairman Chen Jincai said the company is continuing to expand its investment in Thailand, with monthly capacity expected to reach 1.8 million sheets in 2029. As demand for AI and high-speed networking grows, 聯茂 is actively expanding capacity but faces tight raw material supplies.

Facts:
- 聯茂’s investment in Thailand is continuing, with monthly capacity set to reach 1.8 million sheets in 2029.
- 聯茂’s biggest challenge is tight supplies of upstream raw materials, including fiberglass and copper foil.
- Thailand’s PCB output value is expected to grow to US$6.09 billion in 2026, up 20.4% year over year.

## 台積電9月營收5118.57億元寫單月次高 Q3登1.49兆元同締新猷飛越財測高標

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:14:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624753
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4287741-en.html
- anchor: #n3261279
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

台積電 reported September revenue of NT$511.857 billion, its second-highest monthly figure on record, and third-quarter revenue of NT$1.494244 trillion, a quarterly record. Both topped the company’s guidance, reflecting strong demand for AI and advanced process technology.

Facts:
- 台積電 September revenue was NT$511.857 billion, down 0.6% month over month and up 54.6% year over year, the second-highest monthly figure on record.
- 台積電 third-quarter revenue was NT$1.494244 trillion, a quarterly record, up 17.62% quarter over quarter and 50.94% year over year.
- 台積電’s cumulative revenue for the first 9 months was about NT$3.898727 trillion, up 41.1% year over year.
- 台積電 previously forecast third-quarter revenue of US$44.6 billion to US$45.8 billion. Assuming an exchange rate of NT$32 to US$1, revenue in New Taiwan dollars would range from NT$1.4272 trillion to NT$1.4656 trillion.
- 台積電 forecast a third-quarter gross margin of 65% to 67% and an operating margin of 56% to 58%.
- 台積電 is scheduled to hold an earnings conference on Oct. 15 and announce its third-quarter financial results.
- Chairman C.C. Wei said demand for computing power continues to grow, supporting sustained strong demand for advanced process chips.

## The wave of asset tokenization is here: Is blockchain really set to upend the financial industry?

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624727
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4287742-en.html
- anchor: #n3261280
- Companies mentioned: CoinGecko、美國證券交易委員會、摩根士丹利、黑石、摩根大通、OKX、Kraken、以太坊

區塊鏈技術加速成為全球金融基礎設施，RWA代幣化市場市值於15個月內暴增256.7%至193.2億美元。美歐監管明確化，摩根士丹利等機構積極佈局，AI與區塊鏈結合將引發金融服務根本變革。

Facts:
- The RWA market’s total value grew from $5.42 billion to $19.32 billion in 15 months, an increase of 256.7%
- The market value of tokenized U.S. Treasuries expanded from $4 billion to $12.99 billion
- 以太坊’s share of RWA deployments fell from 93.4% to 61.1%
- The U.S. SEC allows trading tokenized U.S. stocks through permissioned liquidity pools under certain conditions
- The market value of tokenized commodities rose to $5.55 billion
- The market value of tokenized stocks grew to $486 million

## 微星 unveils flagship RTX Spark AI laptop targeting top-tier local large AI models, priced at NT$239,000

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:01:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624690
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4286892-en.html
- anchor: #n3260782
- Companies mentioned: 微星、PCq品牌微星、輝達、NVIDIA

微星 (2377-TW) launched the flagship Prestige N16 Flip AI+ laptop, powered by the NVIDIA RTX Spark platform, with 1 Petaflop of on-device AI computing power and a price range of NT$139,000 to NT$239,000, targeting users who run large AI models locally.

Facts:
- 微星 announced that preorders for its new flagship convertible laptop, the Prestige N16 Flip AI+, are open starting today.
- The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ features 輝達’s new NVIDIA RTX Spark platform, deeply integrating the NVIDIA Grace processor with a Blackwell-architecture graphics card.
- The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ delivers on-device artificial intelligence computing performance of up to 1 Petaflop.
- The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ is priced at NT$139,900 and NT$239,900.
- The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ comes with up to 128GB of unified memory shared by the CPU and graphics chip.
- The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ uses the Windows on Arm architecture and fully supports the CUDA development platform.
- The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ has a large 99.9Wh battery and supports fast charging.

## Gold prices retreat, sparking buying spree; Shuibei gold bangles sell out in 2 days

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:47:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624481
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4286891-en.html
- anchor: #n3260783

During China’s National Day holiday, a retreat in gold prices and holiday promotions sparked a surge in demand for gold purchases by wedding shoppers and tourists at Shenzhen’s Shuibei gold market. Popular items such as gold bangles sold out, sales rose 50% from last year, and customers from outside the area accounted for 60%.

Facts:
- Shenzhen’s Shuibei gold market saw a buying frenzy during China’s National Day holiday, with gold bangles selling out.
- Holiday crowds were 3 to 4 times the usual level, and some merchants said plain gold bangles had sold out in the first 2 days of the holiday.
- A Shuibei gold merchant said sales during this year’s National Day holiday rose 50% from last year.
- International gold prices have recently pulled back sharply, with gold futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange falling below $4,200 an ounce.
- The quoted price of jewelry gold in Shenzhen’s Shuibei also fell to 1,061 yuan per gram.
- Merchant Hao Runsong said customers from outside the area accounted for about 60%, and sales during the National Day holiday rose about 30% from the same period last year.
- A Russian tourist said she had made a special trip to buy earrings and rings, adding that Shuibei offered lower prices than Russia and a wider selection of styles.

## ‘The U.S. version of DeepSeek’ delivers: Reflection AI unveils its first open-weight model, offering U.S. companies a new option

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624726
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4286890-en.html
- anchor: #n3260784
- Companies mentioned: Reflection AI、Google DeepMind、智譜 AI、阿里、輝達、SpaceX、Nebius、美國能源部、新世界集團

U.S. AI startup Reflection AI released its first open-weight model, Beam, on Oct. 5. The model uses a MoE architecture and is optimized for coding and reasoning, aiming to offer enterprises an alternative to open-source models from China.

Facts:
- U.S. artificial intelligence startup Reflection AI released its first open-weight model, “Beam,” on Oct. 5.
- Beam 模型擁有約 5,010 億總參數，但在執行單一任務時僅啟用約 230 億參數。
- Beam scored 80.9 on SWE-bench Verified and 80.1 on Terminal-Bench v2.1.
- Reflection AI was founded in 2024 by former Google DeepMind researchers Misha Laskin and Ioannis Antonoglou.
- Reflection AI 簽訂了總額超過 70 億美元的算力合約，包括與 SpaceX 合作取得 Colossus 2 資料中心的 GB300 晶片使用權至 2029 年。
- Beam requires only 1/3 to 1/4 of the computing power needed for inference by competitors such as GLM-5.2 and GPT-6 Luna.
- Reflection AI 目前估值約達 250 億美元，累計融資金額約 47 億美元。

## AI dividends to be shared by all! Cabinet approves NT$10,000 cash payment next year; funds could arrive as early as 1/26, with schedule outlined

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:28:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624704
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4286893-en.html
- anchor: #n3260785

The Executive Yuan’s meeting approved a plan to distribute NT$10,000 in AI dividend payments, with a budget of NT$235.7 billion. If the budget bill passes smoothly, payments could be issued as early as Jan. 26 next year through various collection methods and to a broad range of eligible recipients, with the aim of allowing everyone to share in the benefits of AI development.

Facts:
- The Executive Yuan’s meeting reviewed and approved the Ministry of Finance’s report, “Plan for Sharing AI Dividends with All: NT$10,000 Cash Payment,” which allocates a budget of NT$235.7 billion in expenditure in the central government’s 116年度 general budget.
- If the budget bill passes its third reading in the Legislative Yuan by Jan. 5 next year and is promulgated by the president by Jan. 20, the first payments could reach people’s accounts as early as Jan. 26.
- The NT$10,000 cash payment will build on the established experience of the previous two cash distributions and use 5 channels: “direct deposit,” “registered deposit,” “ATM cash withdrawal,” “post office cash withdrawal,” and “distribution by roster.”
- Registration for direct deposits is expected to open on Jan. 25 next year, ATM withdrawals are expected to begin on Feb. 15 next year, and over-the-counter withdrawals at post offices are scheduled to start on Feb. 22 next year.
- Eligibility covers citizens with current household registration in Taiwan, citizens without household registration who have obtained residence permits, foreign nationals who have obtained permanent residence permits, and newborns born in Taiwan by Dec. 31, 116.
- The collection period for the general public will generally last about 6 months, through Aug. 31, 116.
- The Executive Yuan has established an interagency task force, convened by Secretary-General Chang Tun-han, to coordinate relevant units at the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Financial Supervisory Commission, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and Anti-Fraud Command Center.

## 聯茂 Thailand plant to double year-end capacity to 600,000 sheets per month; completes mass production of M8 products this year

- Published: 2026-10-08T13:57:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6624711
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4286896-en.html
- anchor: #n3260788
- Companies mentioned: 聯茂電子、6213-TW、鉅亨網

聯茂電子 announced a major expansion of its Thailand plant, with monthly capacity set to double to 600,000 sheets by the end of this year. Buoyed by strong server demand and price increases, September revenue rose more than 110% year over year, while cumulative revenue for the first 9 months hit a record high, surpassing the full-year level.

Facts:
- 聯茂’s Thailand plant is expected to double capacity to 600,000 sheets per month by the end of this year
- 聯茂電子 reported September revenue of NT$5.82 billion, up 110.7% year over year
- 聯茂電子’s cumulative revenue for the first 9 months has already surpassed its full-year revenue in every previous year
- 聯茂 expects global capacity to reach 5.7 million sheets per month in 2026
- The second phase of the capacity expansion at 聯茂’s Thailand plant is expected to add 300,000 sheets of monthly capacity
- 聯茂 expects to complete the transfer of M8 CCL technology to Thailand in 2026
- 聯茂’s global capacity is expected to expand to 9.15 million sheets per month in 2029

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-08T17:10:01+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_202610081610&info=20039325
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288483-en.html
- anchor: #n3263871
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 said a water leak repair in front of No. 77-1, Zhenqian Street, Shulin District, New Taipei City, will disrupt water service in several neighborhoods in Shulin District.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T14:17:45
- End time: 2026-10-08T16:30:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-08T17:10:01+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_202610081610&info=20039324
- anchor: #n3263868
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Water service in Shulin District, New Taipei City, was interrupted after a pipeline obstruction was encountered during utility relocation work for metro construction, extending the work.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T15:21:30
- End time: 2026-10-08T19:00:00

## Water Outage (Pingtung County)

- Published: 2026-10-08T17:10:01+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_202610081610&info=20039323
- anchor: #n3263860
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Jialu Village, Fangshan Township, Pingtung County, due to emergency repairs to a broken pipeline. The outage is scheduled from 16:06 to 20:00 on Oct. 8, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T16:06:43
- End time: 2026-10-08T20:00:00

## Water Outage (Pingtung County)

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:50:01+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_202610081550&info=20039322
- anchor: #n3263897
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司、屏縣府

台灣自來水公司配合屏縣府第四期汙水下水道管遷工程，於2026年10月7日至8日對屏東市崇蘭里及廣興里實施停水。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-07T15:19:07
- End time: 2026-10-08T17:00:00

## Water outage (Yunlin County)

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:50:01+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_202610081550&info=20039319
- anchor: #n3263866
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司於雲林縣口湖鄉進行汰換管線工程，導致港西村與港東村停水。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T15:38:32
- Expiration time: 2026-10-09T18:00:00

## Water Outage (Hualien County)

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:50:01+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_202610081550&info=20039321
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288472-en.html
- anchor: #n3263864
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司、台電

台灣自來水公司發布花蓮縣吉安鄉及花蓮市多里停水更新，因台電包商挖破水管進行緊急搶修。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T15:39:43
- End time: 2026-10-08T16:30:00

## Water outage (Yunlin County)

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:50:01+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_202610081550&info=20039320
- anchor: #n3263862
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司因雲林縣口湖鄉中正路汰換管線工程，將對港西村及港東村實施停水。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T15:42:33
- Expiration time: 2026-10-10T18:00:00

## Major fire incident alert (New Taipei City, Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:47:57+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=NFA_Fire_2026100811574300799&info=20039318
- anchor: #n3263861
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署發布新北市與臺北市重大火災事件通報，涉及臺北市內湖區康樂街之一般集合住宅火災，目前案件已結案。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T15:47:57
- Expiration time: 2026-10-08T16:48:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:40:02+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_202610081540&info=20039316
- anchor: #n3263887
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司、台中市政府

台灣自來水公司配合台中市政府學田路722巷道路擴寬工程辦理管線遷移施工，導致臺中市南屯區春社里及烏日區學田里停水。

Facts:
- Lane 722, Xuetian Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T08:45:44
- End time: 2026-10-08T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:40:02+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_202610081540&info=20039315
- anchor: #n3263865
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司為提升供水穩定度及降低管線漏水風險，於臺中市南屯區辦理汰換管線工程，導致豐樂里停水。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T15:39:16
- Expiration time：2026-10-09T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Hualien County)

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:40:02+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_202610081540&info=20039317
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288471-en.html
- anchor: #n3263863
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司、台電

台灣自來水公司發布花蓮縣吉安鄉及花蓮市多里停水更新，因台電包商挖破水管進行緊急搶修。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T15:39:43
- End time: 2026-10-08T20:00:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:30:01+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_202610081530&info=20039313
- anchor: #n3263869
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

A water outage in Dafeng Village and Yafeng Village in Daya District, Taichung City, has resulted from emergency repairs to a leak in front of No. 42, Minfeng Road, Daya District.

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:30:01+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_202610081530&info=20039314
- anchor: #n3263867
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

A water outage in 獇寮里, Shulin District, New Taipei City, has been extended because work to relocate pipelines for a metro project encountered an obstruction.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T15:21:30
- End time: 2026-10-08T19:00:00

## Water outage (Hsinchu County)

- Published: 2026-10-08T16:00:01+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_202610081500&info=20039309
- anchor: #n3263878
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布新竹縣竹北市多里停水更新訊息，因80mm PVC管搶修影響中崙里、斗崙里、北崙里及新崙里，生效時間為2026年10月8日11:26至17:00。

Facts:
- 80mm pvcp pipe
- 2026-10-08T11:26:20
- 2026-10-08T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Penghu County)

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:40:01+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_202610081440&info=20039308
- anchor: #n3263870
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司將於2026年10月8日至13日在澎湖縣西嶼鄉多個村莊辦理分區計量管網漏水檢測封閉作業，期間將實施停水。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T14:30:38
- Expiration time: 2026-10-13T06:00:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:40:01+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_202610081340&info=20039299
- anchor: #n3263872
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布臺中市豐原區部分里因破管搶修之停水警報，影響區域包含西勢里、葫蘆里及豐西里，生效時間為2026年10月8日13:38至17:00。

Facts:
- No. 496, Zhongshan Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T13:38:38
- End time: 2026-10-08T17:00:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:30:02+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_202610081330&info=20039298
- anchor: #n3263873
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司於2026年10月8日發布高雄市燕巢區瓊林里瓊興路416號之緊急停水搶修公告，影響時間為13:23至17:00。

Facts:
- No. 416, Qiongxing Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T13:23:07
- End time: 2026-10-08T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Nantou County)

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:20:01+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_202610081320&info=20039297
- anchor: #n3263874
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布南投縣南投市部分區域停水警報，影響三民里、三興里、南投里及崇文里，生效時間為2026年10月8日13:12至17:00。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T13:12:57
- End time: 2026-10-08T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:10:02+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_202610081310&info=20039296
- anchor: #n3263875
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司因污水工程挖損50mm PVCP自來水管進行緊急維修，導致桃園市部分區域停水。

Facts:
- 50mm PVCP water pipe

## Indonesian forest fires affect air quality in Singapore and Malaysia; Singapore F1 night race may be affected

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:38:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830432
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288447-en.html
- anchor: #n3263851
- Companies mentioned: IQAir

Indonesia is facing its worst forest fires in 11 years, with toxic haze drifting toward Singapore and Malaysia and pushing local air quality index readings to unhealthy or very unhealthy levels. The Singapore F1 night race faces an air pollution challenge, and organizers have prepared protective measures. Kuala Lumpur ranked first globally for air pollution, while nearly 600 schools in Sarawak, East Malaysia, were closed.

Facts:
- in 11 years
- Air quality index reached 175
- Air quality index reached 214
- Nearly 600 schools
- More than 200,000 people

## 玉山金控推綠色授信助企業轉型 環團關切是否實際達減碳成效

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:20:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830440
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288441-en.html
- anchor: #n3263844
- Companies mentioned: 玉山金控、台化、台塑

玉山金控推動綠色授信協助企業轉型，並與台化簽署320億元聯貸案；環團關切是否僅為漂綠，環境部表示將推出反漂綠指引。

Facts:
- Sustainability advocacy campaign held for 6 consecutive editions
- A syndicated loan worth as much as NT$32 billion

## 中山大學拿下2大無人機計畫 擬成立南區唯一國家級區域中心

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:12:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830442
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288439-en.html
- anchor: #n3263842
- Companies mentioned: 中山大學、教育部、中鋼

中山大學獲教育部核定「商用軍規無人機關鍵技術與應用」及「無人機足球國家級區域中心建置」兩項計畫，擬成立南區唯一國家級區域中心。校長李志鵬指出學校具備科研基礎與地形優勢；教授林俊宏說明將與中鋼合作研發無磁馬達以突破供應鏈限制，並透過產官學合作協助中小企業解決研發量能不足問題。

Facts:
- A large drone capable of carrying 20 kilograms

## New Taipei councilor Huang Yung-chang detained over alleged vote-buying involving NT$100 Guanmiao noodles

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:07:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830443
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288438-en.html
- anchor: #n3263841

New Taipei City Councilor Huang Yung-chang has been detained over allegations that he offered Guanmiao noodles worth NT$100 in exchange for votes. Lin Chao-hsien, a Taoyuan City council candidate, is also embroiled in a vote-buying controversy. Ministry of Justice statistics show prosecutors have investigated 1780 election-related offenses, including 984 vote-buying cases.

Facts:
- elections at the end of this year (2026)
- Wife released on NT$1 million bail
- Released on NT$300,000 bail
- It is not the case that anything over 30 dollars automatically constitutes an offense
- Anything under 30 dollars does not automatically mean no offense was committed
- There have already been 1780 cases
- 賄選相關佔了5成多
- There were 984 cases
- Gift-giving was the most common, with 356 cases
- 293 cases of cash bribery

## 雙鐵加開班次紓解連假人流 高公局估國5仍最容易壅塞

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:02:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830449
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288435-en.html
- anchor: #n3263836
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、高公局、高鐵、台鐵

為疏解國慶連假人流，雙鐵加開班次；高公局預估國道5號仍為最易壅塞路段，並建議民眾避開尖峰時段出發。

Facts:
- This year (2026)
- Add 8 trains with all non-reserved seating
- A total of 6 additional round-trip express services between Taipei and Taichung

## Taiwan’s representative office in Japan hosts National Day reception; several heavyweight lawmakers attend to offer congratulations

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:56:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830448
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288433-en.html
- anchor: #n3263837

Taiwan’s representative office in Japan held a National Day reception in Tokyo on the evening of October 7, attracting more than 1,000 attendees, including 188 Japanese lawmakers and envoys from friendly nations. Japan-Taiwan Interparliamentary Amity Association President Keiji Furuya announced he would lead a delegation to Taiwan to attend the National Day parade, underscoring the importance of parliamentary diplomacy between Taiwan and Japan. Despite continued strains in Japan-China relations and pressure from China, the atmosphere at the event indicated that Taiwan-Japan relations had not been affected.

Facts:
- October 7
- 188 Japanese lawmakers
- More than 1,000 people in total
- 115th birthday
- 30 members

## Religious group releases loaches and frogs into Dongshan River; police rush to stop them

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:51:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830434
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288446-en.html
- anchor: #n3263850
- Companies mentioned: 宜蘭縣政府農業處、蘭陽綠野環境教育及保護協會

A religious group illegally released loaches, frogs and other organisms into the Dongshan River in Yilan. Police and the county government’s Agriculture Department rushed to the scene to stop the release and gather evidence. The group, from Sanchong, New Taipei City, faces a fine of up to NT$450,000. The group was ordered to take back the non-protected organisms that had not been released, while the number already released is still being determined. Environmental groups say the act disrupts ecological balance and harms animals.

Facts:
- Fine of up to NT$450,000

## 2 Taichung university students die after losing control and crashing while descending from Wanggaoliao night-view spot

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:44:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830435
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288445-en.html
- anchor: #n3263849
- Companies mentioned: 台灣交通安全協會

2 female university students in Taichung were riding home together on a scooter after taking in the night view at Wanggaoliao when they lost control on a downhill stretch and crashed into a traffic sign. Both died from their injuries. Police are investigating, while a road safety group has called for stronger roadside protections.

Facts:
- 2 people, the rider and passenger

## Chinese National Caught by Immigration Officers After Using Fake South Korean Passport to Transit Taiwan and Illegally Enter Canada; Deported

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:42:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830437
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288444-en.html
- anchor: #n3263847

A Chinese national used a fake South Korean passport to transit Taiwan and illegally enter Canada, but was caught by the Special Operations Team of the National Immigration Agency’s Border Affairs Corps and deported.

Facts:
- Spent 180,000 yuan to buy an altered South Korean passport
- A total of 198 cases involving forged, altered or fraudulently claimed documents were uncovered last (2025) year
- 198 cases involving forged, altered or fraudulently claimed documents were uncovered in 2025)
- So far this year, 121 cases involving forged or altered documents have been uncovered in 2026
- 121 cases involving forged or altered documents were uncovered in 2026
- 109 entry and exit cases
- 12 transit cases

## 2023 Jinhuye Explosion Injures 29; Ringleader Zhao Weizhi Sentenced to 28 Years but Wrongly Released

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:40:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830438
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288443-en.html
- anchor: #n3263846

Zhao Weizhi, the ringleader of the 2023 Chiayi Jinhuye explosion, was given a final sentence of 28 years. He was mistakenly released for 4 days after the Yunlin District Prosecutors Office wrongly believed he had paid a fine in a theft case and issued a release order. Police later arrested him.

Facts:
- A total of 29 people were injured
- Final sentence of 28 years
- Wrongly released for 4 days

## Named Taiwan’s Top Clinical Physician for 7 Consecutive Years, Chen Liang-kung Urges People to Start Preventing Sarcopenia at 50

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:37:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830439
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288442-en.html
- anchor: #n3263845
- Companies mentioned: 台北市立關渡醫院

Chen Liang-kung, superintendent of 台北市立關渡醫院, has been named Taiwan’s top clinical physician for the 7th time and was selected as one of the “2026 world’s top 2% of scientists.” He urged people aged 50 and older to prevent sarcopenia through protein intake and resistance exercise.

Facts:
- 2026 world’s top 2% of scientists
- More than 249,000 people were selected
- More than 1,500 Taiwanese scientists made the list
- 427 people in clinical medicine
- Global ranking rose sharply to 1,296

## Proposed Salary Disclosure Threshold Hike to 50,000; Hsu Shu-po Says It Does Not Guarantee Labor Rights

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:35:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830441
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288440-en.html
- anchor: #n3263843
- Companies mentioned: 商總、勞動部

商總 Chairman Hsu Shu-po said raising the salary disclosure threshold to 50,000 does not guarantee labor rights. 勞動部 said the threshold is set at 1.75 times the minimum wage and is expected to cover the starting salaries of 75% to 90% of new graduates.

Facts:
- People earning 40,000 in the south and those earning 40,000 in Taipei
- 剩下2萬5可以用
- Based on 1.75 times the minimum wage
- Could cover the starting salaries of 75% to 90% of new graduates

## Legislative Yuan Committee Convener Election: KMT Wins 7 Seats, TPP 1; TPP’s Chen Chao-tzu to Convene Judiciary Committee

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:32:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830445
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288436-en.html
- anchor: #n3263839

Results are in for the convener elections for the 6th session of the 11th Legislative Yuan: the Kuomintang won 7 seats and the Taiwan People’s Party won 1. Chen Chao-tzu of the Taiwan People’s Party will convene the Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee, while Wang Yi-chuan of the Democratic Progressive Party and Hsu Chiao-hsin of the Kuomintang will jointly convene the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee. The Ministry of Finance also said that if the general budget bill passes its third reading in early January, the public may receive the universal cash payment before Lunar New Year. The Kuomintang caucus has proposed a universal cash payment of 20,000, while the DPP has not made its position clear.

Facts:
- 145.7 billion budget
- 8 standing committees
- 16 committee conveners in total
- Served as convener for 2 consecutive terms
- Universal cash payments of NT$10,000
- Passes third reading by early January
- Announced in mid-January
- Universal cash payment of 20,000

## Russian Mass Airstrikes on Ukraine Kill 28; Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Accuses Putin of War Crimes

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:26:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830446
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288434-en.html
- anchor: #n3263838

Russian forces launched large-scale airstrikes on Ukraine on Putin’s 74th birthday, killing at least 28 people and damaging multiple civilian facilities. Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks as war crimes. Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces had carried out retaliatory strikes against targets including oil facilities inside Russia, while the United Nations called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians.

Facts:
- 5-story apartment building
- 74th birthday
- 2 oil facilities
- 1 training ground
- 1 target in the Black Sea
- 5 ballistic missiles
- 39 cruise missiles
- 117 drones
- 70 missiles
- 26 penetrated air defense systems

## 艾杰旭 Labor Talks Reach Agreement; Monthly Base Pay to Rise by 1,200 for the Next 2 Years

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:21:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830451
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288431-en.html
- anchor: #n3263835
- Companies mentioned: 艾杰旭、勞動部、雲縣府、雲林縣政府勞工處

艾杰旭 and its workers reached an agreement after a 3-day strike and mediation by 勞動部. Monthly base pay will rise by 1,200 for the next 2 years, and the cost-of-living allowance will be retained.

Facts:
- 3 consecutive days of strikes
- A 1,200 increase to base pay
- 2 consecutive years
- Annual pay raise of 5%
- In 4-year cycles
- 已有8成員工回到崗位上班

## Chiang Wan-an Floats Moving Songshan Airport to Make Way for AI Park; Shen Po-yang Says It Can Be Discussed in Debate

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:17:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830444
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288437-en.html
- anchor: #n3263840
- Companies mentioned: 輝達

Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport to make way for an AI park. Shen Po-yang said the idea could be discussed in a debate and stressed the importance of connecting people with social welfare resources.

Facts:
- 300 hectares of land
- To be completed in 2033

## Contractor Accused of Disappearing After Receiving 2.3 Million for Project; Consumer Ombudsman Urges Public to Choose Contractors Carefully and Sign Contracts

- Published: 2026-10-08T13:34:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830436
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288432-en.html
- anchor: #n3263848

A contractor surnamed Huang is accused of disappearing after receiving 2.3 million yuan in project payments. Tainan City police have received a report, and the consumer ombudsman reminded the public to specify payment dates, project timelines, penalties for breach and other details in contracts to protect their rights.

Facts:
- 2.3 million yuan
- 5 transfers
- More than 10,000
- 6萬8

## Executive Yuan Announces Schedule for Universal 10,000 Payment; Funds Could Arrive as Early as Jan. 25 Next Year

- Published: 2026-10-08T13:34:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/830425
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288448-en.html
- anchor: #n3263852

The Executive Yuan announced its plan for a “universal 10,000 cash payment to share the AI dividend.” If the 2027 general budget bill passes by Jan. 5 next year and is promulgated by the president, payments are expected to begin before Lunar New Year, with the first deposits arriving as early as Jan. 25. Eligibility will follow previous plans and cover citizens, certain foreign nationals and newborns, among others. There will be 5 ways to receive the payment. The deadline for the general public is Aug. 31 next year, and the Executive Yuan has budgeted 235.7 billion yuan.

Facts:
- Universal payment of NT$10,000
- 2027 general budget bill
- General budget bill passes its third reading by Jan. 5 next year
- Promulgated by the president on Jan. 20
- First payments could be deposited as early as Jan. 25
- Universal cash payments issued twice, in 2023 and 2025
- Newborns born by Dec. 31, 2027
- Payments expected to be available in late January
- Payments expected to become available from mid-to-late February
- The deadline for the general public to claim the payment is Aug. 31 next year
- Newborns born between Aug. 1 and Dec. 31 next year
- Claim period can be extended to Jan. 31, 2028
- 235.7 billion yuan budgeted for the universal AI dividend cash payment

## Deliberations to begin on the petition for review concerning approval of changes to the passenger fare cap for 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/unyu00_hh_000343.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288858-en.html
- anchor: #n3264280
- Companies mentioned: 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東日本、東海旅客鉄道株式会社、北海道旅客鉄道株式会社、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、四国旅客鉄道株式会社、九州旅客鉄道株式会社

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has begun deliberations at the Transport Council following a petition for review concerning approval of changes to the passenger fare cap for 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社.

Facts:
- Rate of increase: 7.1%
- （８．７％）
- Regular passenger fares: 7.8%
- （９．８％）
- Initial fare: 150 yen
- →160 yen
- 140 yen
- Commuter pass fares: 11.0%
- （１３．０％）
- Commuter pass: 12.0%
- （１４．４％）
- Student pass: 4.9%

## Promoting greater efficiency in port construction through satellite-based 3D positioning — Holding the 1st meeting of the “Study Group on the Practical Application of Satellite-Based 3D Positioning in Port Construction”

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/port05_hh_000453.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288856-en.html
- anchor: #n3264279
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省港湾局、海上保安庁、一般財団法人 沿岸技術研究センター、東京科学大学、東京海洋大学、一般社団法人 日本埋立浚渫協会、全国浚渫業協会、一般社団法人 海洋調査協会、特定非営利活動法人 海上 GPS 利用推進機構、国土交通省、国土技術政策総合研究所

国土交通省港湾局は、衛星三次元測位を活用した港湾工事の効率化を推進するため、「港湾工事における衛星三次元測位の実用化に関する検討会」を開催する。海上保安庁が作成する「水路測量基準面2025」を活用し、潮位補正不要の施工・測量の実現を目指す。

Facts:
- 令和８年10月14日（水）15時00分から17時00分まで
- 2025 Hydrographic Survey Datum

## Recall notice (Honda Rebel 250 and other models)

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005852.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288854-en.html
- anchor: #n3264278
- Companies mentioned: Thai Honda Co.,Ltd.、本田技研工業株式会社、本田技研工業（株）

Thai Honda Co.,Ltd. has filed a recall with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism concerning improperly tightened bolts in the locking device (handlebar lock) on the Honda Rebel 250 and CL250. A total of 64,532 vehicles are affected, and corrective measures will be carried out through 本田技研工業株式会社.

Facts:
- (Total: 64,532 vehicles)
- 9,056
- 8,352
- 21,809
- 12,600
- 3,840
- 7,883
- 992
- Number of defects: 1

## Recall notice (Mitsubishi Fuso Canter and other models)

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005853.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288852-en.html
- anchor: #n3264277
- Companies mentioned: 三菱ふそうトラック・バス株式会社

三菱ふそうトラック・バス株式会社 has filed a recall with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for a total of 318 vehicles, including the Canter, which may experience problems displaying images while reversing due to a rear-view camera software defect.

Facts:
- Number of defects: 318
- Recall notice number: 5886

## Recall notice (Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great) [1]

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005854.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288862-en.html
- anchor: #n3264276
- Companies mentioned: 三菱ふそうトラック・バス株式会社

三菱ふそうトラック・バス株式会社 filed a recall with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on Oct. 8, Reiwa 8, because a defect in the ASAM control program in large tractors, including the Super Great, could cause the hazard lights or reversing lights to illuminate incorrectly. A total of 2,293 vehicles are affected.

Facts:
- Total: 2,293 vehicles
- Number of defects: 32
- Recall notice number: 5884

## Recall notice (Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great) [2]

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005855.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288861-en.html
- anchor: #n3264275
- Companies mentioned: 三菱ふそうトラック・バス株式会社

三菱ふそうトラック・バス株式会社 has filed a recall with 国土交通省 because a design flaw in the trailer lighting circuit of large tractors, including the Super Great, may cause the backup lights to illuminate unintentionally.

Facts:
- (Total: 2,705 vehicles)
- Number of defects: 16 cases

## Recall filing (Volvo Volvo EX30 and other models)

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005856.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288860-en.html
- anchor: #n3264274
- Companies mentioned: ボルボ・カー・ジャパン株式会社、ボルボ・カー・コーポレーション社、ボルボ・カスタマー・センター

ボルボ・カー・ジャパン株式会社 filed a recall with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on October 8, Reiwa 8, because a program defect in the automatic emergency call device (TCAM) in the Volvo EX30 and other models means they do not comply with safety standards. The recall covers 116 vehicles, and the issue will be remedied by updating the software.

Facts:
- 116 vehicles
- Domestic: 2 cases
- 1.7.1 or higher

## Recall filing (BMW BMW S1000RR)

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005858.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288859-en.html
- anchor: #n3264273
- Companies mentioned: ビー・エム・ダブリュー株式会社、BMW、バイエリシェ モーターレンヴェルケ社

BMW（ビー・エム・ダブリュー株式会社） has filed a recall with 国土交通省 for an ignition switch defect in the BMW S1000RR. The recall covers 3,845 vehicles, and the issue will be remedied by updating the control program and replacing the switch.

Facts:
- Total: 3,845 vehicles
- 1,701 vehicles
- 1,102 vehicles
- 1,042 vehicles
- Reiwa 8, October 8

## Seminars to improve understanding of digital tachographs! ～Digital tachograph features and benefits～

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha02_hh_000780.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288850-en.html
- anchor: #n3264272
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、日本タコグラフ製造事業者工業会

国土交通省 will hold free seminars at 10 locations nationwide from Reiwa 8, November onward to promote the use of digital tachographs and improve understanding of them. Manufacturer booths and individual consultations will be available.

Facts:
- 10 locations nationwide
- Comprehensive Logistics Policy Outline (FY2026–FY2030)

## Exchanging views on standards and research concerning wooden construction in Japan, the U.S. and Canada ～Holding the FY2026 Building Experts Committee (BEC) and Japan-U.S.-Canada JAS Technical Committee (JTC)～

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/house01_hh_000133.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288857-en.html
- anchor: #n3264271
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、農林水産省、（国研）建築研究所、（一社）日本CLT協会、（一社）日本ツーバイフォー建築協会、（国研）森林総合研究所、米国製材規格管理委員会、アメリカン・ウッド・カウンシル、パシフィック・ランバー検査機関、米国西部木材製品協会、米国針葉樹輸出協議会、アメリカ針葉樹協議会、カナダ天然資源省、カナダ林産業審議会、ケベック木材輸出協会、カナディアン・ミル・サービス・アソシエーション、ラヴァル大学、FORAC研究コンソーシアム、FPイノベーションズ、在日カナダ大使館

国土交通省 and 農林水産省 held the FY2026 Building Experts Committee (BEC) and Japan-U.S.-Canada JAS Technical Committee (JTC) from September 16 to 18. Government officials and organizations from Japan, the U.S. and Canada exchanged views on standards and research concerning wooden construction.

Facts:
- Approximately 30 participants in total
- Approximately 40 online attendees in total
- Since 2015
- 2020

## See, touch and think about removing utility poles ～Experience event to be held on October 25～

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002154.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288855-en.html
- anchor: #n3264270
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、NPO法人 電線のない街づくり支援ネットワーク

国土交通省 will hold the “Discover the Power of Removing Utility Poles with Your Family 2026” event on October 25 to deepen understanding and interest in the day dedicated to removing utility poles.

Facts:
- October 25, Reiwa 8
- ９：３０～１６：３０
- Nov. 10
- December, Heisei 28

## Discussing approaches to area renovation and the role of local government! ～Holding the 3rd Area Renovation Roundtable～

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/toshi05_hh_000532.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288853-en.html
- anchor: #n3264269
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、横浜国立大学、岐阜市、岐阜市未来のまちづくり財団、一般財団法人 岐阜市未来のまちづくり財団、独立行政法人 都市再生機構、文化庁、岐阜県

国土交通省 has established the Area Renovation Roundtable and is holding discussions to promote community development that makes use of the unique appeal of each area. The 3rd roundtable will be held in 岐阜市 on October 15, with an exchange of views on approaches to area renovation and the role of local government.

Facts:
- Reiwa 8, October 8
- Thursday, Oct. 15
- 12:30～14:15
- 14:30～16:30
- 3rd floor, Royal Theater Building

## Discussing ways to enhance energy autonomy using mobility and infrastructure ～Holding the 3rd joint meeting of the Energy and Economic Security Subcommittee of the Environment Committee, Council for Social Infrastructure Development, and the Environment Committee of the Transport System Subcommittee, Council for Transport Policy～

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sogo10_hh_000388.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288851-en.html
- anchor: #n3264268
- Companies mentioned: 早稲田大学、岩手県宮古市、成田国際空港株式会社、国土交通省都市局、総合政策局環境政策課、総合政策局経済安全保障・海洋政策課

国土交通省 will hold a joint meeting of the Environment Committee, Council for Social Infrastructure Development, and the Environment Committee of the Transport System Subcommittee, Council for Transport Policy, on October 13 to discuss the “Mobility Ene-Link Initiative.”

Facts:
- Tuesday, October 13
- １０：００～１２：００
- 3rd joint meeting

## Holding the 3rd Regional Transport DX Promotion Project COMmmmONS seminar: Toward regional transport that does not rely on intuition and experience ～Let’s try mobility data～

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sogo12_hh_000551.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288849-en.html
- anchor: #n3264267
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、パシフィックコンサルタンツ株式会社、富士通株式会社、福岡県、住友電工システムソリューション株式会社

国土交通省 will hold an online seminar on October 26, Reiwa 8, as part of the Regional Transport DX Promotion Project “COMmmmONS.” The seminar will explain how mobility data can be used to solve regional transport challenges, provide examples of its use, and describe how to use support tools.

Facts:
- 3rd
- October 26, Reiwa 8
- 15:00-17:00
- Oct. 22, Reiwa 8
- 12:00〆切

## Motorcycle (BMW S1000RR) - Repair

- Published: 2026-10-09T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035944&screenkbn=03
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288942-en.html
- anchor: #n3264456
- Companies mentioned: BMW

BMW will begin repairs on October 9, 2026, to address an electrical equipment defect involving the ignition switch in the BMW S1000RR.

Facts:
- October 09, 2026

## Motorcycle (ホンダ Rebel 250, Rebel 250, CL250) - Repair

- Published: 2026-10-09T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035942&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3264454
- Companies mentioned: ホンダ

Repairs will begin for ホンダ motorcycles “Rebel 250,” “Rebel 250” and “CL250” due to a defect in the locking device (steering lock).

Facts:
- Rebel 250
- Rebel 250
- CL250
- October 09, 2026

## 乗用車（ボルボ EX30、ボルボ EX30 クロスカントリー） - 修理

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035943&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3264455
- Companies mentioned: ボルボ

ボルボEX30およびEX30クロスカントリーの事故自動緊急通報装置（テレマティクスおよび接続性アンテナモジュール）の不具合に伴う修理対応が2026年10月8日より開始される。

Facts:
- Oct. 08, 2026

## 味研 “Raw Sukiyaki Warishita” - 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=00000035941&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3264453
- Companies mentioned: 味研

味研 is recalling “Raw Sukiyaki Warishita” from October 6, 2026, due to a missing allergen label.

Facts:
- October 06, 2026

## マルハチ (Shin-Minami Ashiyahama store) “Freshly Cooked Kama-age Whitebait” - 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=00000035940&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3264452
- Companies mentioned: マルハチ

Refunds and recalls for マルハチ (Shin-Minami Ashiyahama store)'s “Freshly Cooked Kama-age Whitebait” will begin on October 6, 2026, due to the possibility of pufferfish fry being mixed in.

Facts:
- October 06, 2026

## Recipients of the Reiwa 8 Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Food Sanitation

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76332.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288532-en.html
- anchor: #n3264009

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has selected the recipients of the Reiwa 8 Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Food Sanitation, which recognize individuals with notable achievements in promoting food sanitation and cooperating with public administration.

Facts:
- (1) Individuals with outstanding contributions to food sanitation (166 people)
- (2) Outstanding food sanitation facilities (87 facilities)
- (3) Individuals with outstanding contributions to food sanitation (dairy hygiene) (1 person)

## Pharmaceutical Affairs Council Regenerative Medicine Products and Biological Technology Subcommittee to be held

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76385.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288533-en.html
- anchor: #n3264008

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold a meeting of the Pharmaceutical Affairs and Food Sanitation Council's Committee on Regenerative Medicine Products and Biologically Derived Technologies on October 15, Reiwa 8.

Facts:
- Oct. 15, Reiwa 8 (Thu.)
- 17：00～19：00

## Holding the 269th Social Security Council Long-Term Care Benefit Subcommittee meeting (web conference)

- Published: 2026-10-08T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76455.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288534-en.html
- anchor: #n3264007

厚生労働省は、第269回社会保障審議会介護給付費分科会を令和8年10月9日にWeb会議形式で開催する。議題には令和9年度介護報酬改定が含まれる。

Facts:
- 269th
- Friday, October 9
- 13：00～16：00
- Reiwa 9

## Recruitment of Chemical Substance Review Specialists

- Published: 2026-10-08T12:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/kouseiroudoushou/saiyou/ninkituki/ninki-kagakubushitsushinsasenmonkan.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288536-en.html
- anchor: #n3264010

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is recruiting 1 fixed-term employee (Chemical Substance Review Specialist) to review new chemical substances and conduct GLP inspections under the Industrial Safety and Health Act. The application period is October 8 to November 27, Reiwa 8.

Facts:
- 1 person
- 3 years or more
- Approximately 2,000 characters
- 7 hours 45 minutes

## 80th Hansen’s Disease Former Patient Family Compensation Certification Review Board

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76654.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288535-en.html
- anchor: #n3264013
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、健康・生活衛生局難病対策課、ハンセン病元患者家族補償金支給業務室

厚生労働省は、令和8年10月22日に第80回ハンセン病元患者家族補償金認定審査会を開催する。議事は非公開とし、頭撮り希望の報道機関は事前連絡が必要。

Facts:
- 80th
- Oct. 22, Reiwa 8
- 13：30～15：30

## Rulings by the Pollution-Related Health Damage Compensation Appeals Board

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/110729_00039.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288925-en.html
- anchor: #n3264308
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人環境再生保全機構、環境省

The Pollution-Related Health Damage Compensation Appeals Board issued 5 rulings on September 28, Reiwa 8, under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief, dismissing all appeals.

Facts:
- Issued 5 rulings
- Dated Monday, September 28, Reiwa 8

## Notice of the 5th meeting of the Water Environment Systems Subcommittee, Water Environment and Soil and Pesticide Division, 中央環境審議会

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05644.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288924-en.html
- anchor: #n3264307
- Companies mentioned: 中央環境審議会、環境省、YouTube

Notice that the 5th meeting of the Water Environment Systems Subcommittee, Water Environment and Soil and Pesticide Division, 中央環境審議会, will be held by WEB livestream on October 15, Reiwa 8.

Facts:
- October 15
- 15:00～17:30

## Ｊリーグ公式戦「セレッソ大阪対ジェフユナイテッド市原・千葉戦」におけるリチウムイオン電池等周知啓発イベントの実施について～リチウムイオン電池による火災防止強化キャンペーン～

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05660.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288923-en.html
- anchor: #n3264306
- Companies mentioned: Ｊリーグ、セレッソ大阪、ジェフユナイテッド市原・千葉、環境省、大阪府、大阪市、YANMAR HANASAKA STADIUM

環境省は令和8年10月25日、YANMAR HANASAKA STADIUMで開催されるJリーグ公式戦「セレッソ大阪対ジェフユナイテッド市原・千葉戦」において、リチウムイオン電池による火災防止を目的とした周知啓発イベントを実施する。

Facts:
- Reiwa 8
- Oct. 25
- 12時00分
- 15時00分

## Notice of the 5th Reptile Husbandry and Management Working Group Meeting

- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05663.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288922-en.html
- anchor: #n3264305

The Ministry of the Environment announced that it will hold the 5th meeting of the “Reptile Husbandry and Management Working Group,” which discusses husbandry and management standards for reptiles, on October 14, Reiwa 8. The meeting will be held in person and livestreamed on YouTube.

Facts:
- 5th Meeting
- October 14, Reiwa 8
- 15:00～17:00

## Recruitment of Short-Term Research Staff for Financial and Economic Research and Statistical Compilation

- Published: 2026-10-08T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/about/recruit/rec261008a.htm
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4288526-en.html
- anchor: #n3263977
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行

日本銀行調査統計局が、金融経済統計のデータ収集補助などを目的とした「短期リサーチスタッフ」を募集している。応募締切は2026年10月22日。

Facts:
- Hourly wage: 1,395 yen
- Oct. 8, 2026
- Must arrive by October 22, 2026 (Thursday)
- Late February 2027