AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-08 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 4https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 206 items from 6 sources; Japan, 115 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en “SEKAI NO OWARI Silver Tape Strap” capsule toys: Popular vol. 1 to be reissued, and long-awaited vol. 2 to launch! Sales begin sequentially from Friday, Oct. 23, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264877Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe SEKAI NO OWARI silver tape strap capsule toy vol. 1 will be reissued, and vol. 2 will launch, with sales beginning sequentially at HMV, gashacoco and other locations from Oct. 23, 2026. Tour Fukuoka with Stray Kids! “Stray Kids World Tour ＜RUN IT JAPAN＞ × TENJIN” launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264876Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES西日本鉄道株式会社 will hold the “Stray Kids World Tour ＜RUN IT JAPAN＞ × TENJIN” campaign from Oct. 10 to Nov. 30 to coincide with Stray Kids’ 2026 world tour performance in Fukuoka. The campaign will feature panel displays at ソラリアプラザ and 8 stations along the Nishitetsu lines, a specially wrapped bus and limited-edition tickets, aiming to bring more activity to the Tenjin area and along the railway lines. 【ＦリーグTV × ニコニコ生放送】 Free live stream of “Shonan vs. Hokkaido” on Saturday, Oct. 10! 【メットライフ生命Ｆリーグ2026-27 ディビジョン１】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264875Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本フットサルトップリーグ announced that the “Shonan vs. Hokkaido” match on Oct. 10 will be streamed live for free on “Niconico Live” and “ＦリーグTV,” operated by 株式会社ドワンゴ. “Love Live! Hasunosora Girls’ High School Idol Club” collaboration with sauna and hot stone spa facilities: post-event online sales for “Love Live! Sauna” begin!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264874Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コンテンツシード will begin post-event online sales of “Love Live! Sauna,” products from the “Love Live! Hasunosora Girls’ High School Idol Club” collaboration with sauna and hot stone spa facilities, on THEキャラ通販サイト from Oct. 8, 2026. 注目の3ピースギターロックバンド・redmarkerが『RIZIN甲子園』テーマソングに抜擢！夢を追う若きファイターへ捧ぐ、書き下ろし新曲『hibana』本日配信リリースhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264873Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京の3ピースギターロックバンドredmarkerが、RIZIN主催の格闘技トーナメント『RIZIN甲子園』のテーマソングとして書き下ろした新曲『hibana』を2026年10月8日に配信リリースする。 Synopsis, preview stills, staff and trailer released for episode 26, “Bakusai Tenketsu,” of TV anime “Ranma 1/2” season 3!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264872Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDetails, synopsis, staff information and preview stills have been released for episode 26, “Bakusai Tenketsu,” of TV anime “Ranma 1/2” season 3. The series will air in Japan on 日本テレビ from October 2026 and stream exclusively on Netflix. 【フジテレビ】“次くる=NEXiT”を探すVlog旅in熱 『NEXiTRIP!!』 地上波放送＆FOD完全版配信決定！ 10月15日（木）24時45分～25時45分放送（関東ローカル）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264871Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESEXIT’s special program “NEXiTRIP!!” will air on フジテレビ at 24:45 on Oct. 15, with the full version available on FOD. Reservations for the “Blu-ray BOX” of TV anime “Laid-Back Camp △ SEASON3” open today, Oct. 8, on hobby e-commerce site “FURYU HOBBY MALL”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264870Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESフリュー株式会社 opened reservations for the Blu-ray BOX of TV anime “Laid-Back Camp △ SEASON3” on its hobby e-commerce site “FURYU HOBBY MALL” from Oct. 8. It is priced at 32,450 yen (tax included) and comes with limited-edition bonuses and an early-order bonus. “SEALOOK” to hold its first-ever collaboration with an aquarium in Japan!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264869Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe TV Tokyo network anime “SEALOOK” will hold its first-ever collaboration event in Japan with Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium from Nov. 21, 2026, to Feb. 14, 2027. New additions to the IVE × WOWOW lineup! WOWOW original IVE interview special to air and stream exclusively in January 2027!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264868Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESWOWOW will launch a special series on IVE, a 6-member girl group that debuted in 2021, in October, and will air and stream an original interview special exclusively in January 2027. New photos released: Rina Yamamoto unveils cover of her 1st photobook “Rina, desu” and announces release event!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264867Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe cover of freelance announcer Rina Yamamoto's 1st photobook, “Rina, desu,” has been unveiled. It will be released by 講談社 on October 28, 2026. A release event has also been confirmed for October 31 in Roppongi, Tokyo. Kanazawa's winter specialty, “stew hot-pot udon,” surpasses 200,000 servings sold; frozen version finally launches in its 43rd year in businesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264846Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES味一番フード株式会社, which operates めん房本陣 udon restaurants in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, will launch a frozen version of its winter-only menu item “stew hot-pot udon,” which has surpassed 200,000 servings sold, for the first time in its 43rd year in business. It will go on sale early starting October 10, 2026, and roll out to all locations from the 17th. One year since the release of MIYACHI's album “SALARYMAN STRIKES BACK” (The Salaryman's Counterattack), which connected Tokyo and NY! Limited CD release at 渋谷Manhattan Records on Oct. 11 (Sun), with a pop-up eventhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264847Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:50:19 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark the 1st anniversary of the release of MIYACHI's album “SALARYMAN STRIKES BACK,” a limited CD release and pop-up event will be held at 渋谷Manhattan Records on October 11, 2026. [Tokyo, Gotanda, on 10/17 (Sat)] Shinagawa Ward mayor and the Children and Families Agency to take the stage. “MAMA RE:WORK 2026,” an event for women raising childrenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264848Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:47:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社CLACK will hold “MAMA RE:WORK 2026,” a free event for women raising children, in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, on October 17, 2026. The program will include a talk session featuring the Shinagawa Ward mayor and the Children and Families Agency, career counseling, and parent-child workshops, along with free childcare by advance reservation. “Wakasa Mihama ‘Machi-tabi’ Expo” to hold a preview from Oct. 26 (Mon) to Nov. 28 (Sat)!! 11 hands-on programs in Mihama, guided by local residents【福井県美浜町】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264849Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:44:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES福井県美浜町 will hold a preview of the “Wakasa Mihama ‘Machi-tabi’ Expo” from October 26 to November 28, offering 11 hands-on programs guided by local residents. 昇達科9月營收月減9% 連6個月營收年增逾5成https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265426Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:41:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA昇達科9月營收2.91億元，月減9.21%，年增52.49%，連續6個月營收年增率超過50%。受惠低軌衛星需求，前3季營收較去年同期成長71%。 Tung Tzu-wei unveils Keelung Port “Two Hearts” vision; Hsieh Kuo-liang inspects standing water at track and field stadiumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265413Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:31:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATung Tzu-wei, the DPP candidate for Keelung mayor, released an animated simulation of his “Keelung Port Two Hearts” development plan, outlining an East Shore passenger transport hub and a West Shore gateway center. Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang inspected standing water at the municipal track and field stadium and said data would be collected to assess whether to install seasonal wind-and-rain protection. CCP military media takes veiled aim at Kevin Tsai; 陸委會: It will backfirehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265409Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:31:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACCP military media outlet 鈞正平 took veiled aim at Kevin Tsai for supporting Taiwan independence advocate Puma Shen. 陸委會 Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh responded that Taiwanese people are accustomed to freely expressing their will, and any threats or interference will backfire. Extra domestic flights added for National Day holiday, with 1318 flights and 101,000 seatshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265410Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:30:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA交通部民用航空局協調航空公司於國慶連假（9日至12日）增班，國內航線預計提供1318架次、10.1萬個座位；離島管制航線提供1128架次、9.4萬個座位。民航局提醒旅客注意退票費用分級制及航班異動風險。 Su Chiao-hui promotes upgrading Chinese medicine industry, supporting intangible cultural heritage recognition and digital transformation for old shopshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265411Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:27:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASu Chiao-hui, the DPP candidate for New Taipei mayor, established a support group of Chinese medicine merchants and promoted registering traditional Chinese medicine skills as intangible cultural heritage, developing medicinal cuisine with the food and beverage sector, and helping long-established shops adopt AI and e-commerce for digital transformation. Matsu’s small three links senior-citizen fare for county residents to rise to NT$2,600 in 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265412Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:23:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALienchiang County Magistrate Wang Chung-ming said that, if supported by the county council, a new small three links senior-citizen fare for county residents will take effect in 2027, offering free one-way trips. The annual subsidy cap per person will rise from NT$2,500 to NT$2,600, with up to 4 one-way trips free. Taiwan Pavilion opens at Frankfurt Book Fair; publishers snack on sunflower seeds and savor literaturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265405Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:21:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Pavilion at the Frankfurt Book Fair opened on the 7th. Organized by 文策院, it brings together 58 publishers and 258 works. Drawing on food featured in the novel Taiwan Travelogue by International Booker Prize winner Yang Shuang-tzu, the pavilion invited publishers from around the world to snack on sunflower seeds and experience Taiwanese stories, using literature to enhance Taiwan’s “warm power.” 台電檢舉富崴風機 金管會發函母公司森崴公司說明https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265406Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:21:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台電因離岸風電二期工程糾紛向金管會檢舉富崴能源，金管會已發函要求母公司森崴公司說明是否在第1季財報淨值為負的情況下借款給子公司，若違規可依證交法處以罰鍰。 BIGBANG members Taeyang and Daesung arrive in Taiwan, waving to fans and mediahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265404Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:16:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABIGBANG members Taeyang and Daesung arrived at Taoyuan International Airport ahead of their performance; G-Dragon was not with them. Fans waited enthusiastically and praised the atmosphere at live shows in Taiwan. Reuters: Patrols spot Chinese maritime militia vessel off Taiwan’s east coast for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265398Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:15:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA路透社報導，監控報告顯示今年8月台灣東部外海首次發現中國海上民兵船「閩福鼎漁07902」，與海警船及科研船共同航行；台灣國防部指此舉破壞國際秩序並挑戰海洋權益。 大立光衝刺CPO 林恩平：FA通過認證FAU拚明年量產https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265399Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:14:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA大立光董事長林恩平於法人說明會指出，公司光纖陣列（FA）已通過客戶認證，預計2027年第2季底建置產能；針對客戶希望直接生產光纖陣列單元（FAU）的需求，公司已進行Demo產線測試，有望於2027年下半年量產。此外，第3季毛利率為42.2%，創下2013年第1季以來新低。 Central bank to auction special serial-number banknotes from the 29th issue; bidding opens 10/22https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265400Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:13:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中央銀行宣布第29期特殊號碼鈔券將委請台灣銀行於10月22日至27日採網路投標方式拍賣，共150組、6160張，淨收入全數繳庫。 TTXC kicks off at Kaohsiung’s Pier-2; Chen Chi-mai and others try creating virtual companionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265401Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:13:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA2026TTXC台灣文化科技大會在高雄駁二藝術特區登場，由高雄市長陳其邁、文化部長李遠等人共同啟動。活動以「All In AI。AI次元：共生時代」為主題，展期至26日，規劃6大展區及多項論壇，並首度與加拿大MUTEK藝術節跨國合作。與會者體驗了創造虛擬伴侶的情感交易所設備，強調科技與文化創作的結合。 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Canadian writer Anne Carsonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265403Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Canadian writer Anne Carson, and the prize money was raised to 12 million Swedish kronor. 衛福部 injects NT$250 million to encourage Sunday clinic openings and ease holiday emergency room congestionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265402Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo prevent holiday emergency room overcrowding, 衛福部 announced NT$250 million in incentives for medical institutions to open during consecutive national holidays. Extra incentives will be offered specifically on Sundays, when opening rates are lowest, in hopes of directing patients with minor conditions to outpatient clinics and easing the burden on emergency rooms. NYT: From rare earths to cars, China and Europe face a trade showdownhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265389Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:02:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEuropean Union Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič arrived in Beijing for 2 days of talks with Chinese officials. The New York Times said China and Europe face a trade showdown over cars, rare earths and market access. Disputes between the sides involve the growth of Chinese electric vehicle exports, a subsidy investigation into 金風科技, reliance on rare earth supplies and 諾基亞's withdrawal from the Chinese market. 世界氣象組織: El Niño to peak in December, raising drought and flood riskshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265390Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA聯合國世界氣象組織警告，聖嬰現象將持續增強並於12月達頂峰，強度可能為1950年以來最強，全球乾旱與洪水風險升高。 Listening to grassroots religious groups' needs, 內政部 to offer guidance on legalizing land and buildingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265387Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:57:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA內政部舉辦宗教政策宣導座談會，近7成議題集中於土地及建物合法化。部長劉世芳表示將推出合法化指引並籌組專家聯合輔導團，協助宗教團體解決實務問題；同時提醒「宗教團體以自然人名義登記不動產處理暫行條例」申請期限延長至民國117年6月9日。 Stocks and the currency both fall; Taiwan dollar drops 8 cents, posting weekly losses for 2 straight weekshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265388Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:57:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAmid escalating tensions in the Middle East, rising U.S. Treasury yields and hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve, risk appetite cooled and hot money flowed out. The Taiwan dollar closed down 8 cents against the U.S. dollar at 31.875, posting losses for 2 straight weeks; the Taiex also fell 492.93 points. A look back at Taipei Songshan Airport's past and present: from a slump in domestic passenger traffic and a cross-strait direct-flight hub to a business airport for the capitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265397Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA look back at the development of Taipei Songshan Airport since it opened in 1936, from early international routes and the highs and lows of domestic aviation to its transformation into a business airport for the capital after cross-strait direct flights began in 2008. Statistics from 民航局 show the airport handled 5.62 million passengers in 2025, exceeding domestic passenger numbers for 2 consecutive years. The article also highlights its important role as a hub for domestic flights to outlying islands and as the base of 空勤總隊. Russian Yandex data center hit by drone attack for first time; operations suspended as repairs are underwayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265264https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265264Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:52:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA major data center operated by Russian AI technology company Yandex in the Ryazan region was hit by a drone for the first time, sparking a fire. Operations have been suspended while repairs are underway, but core consumer services have not been affected. Short film on cross-border repression against Hong Kong residents in Taiwan; 陸委會: Victims will not be left alonehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265260https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265260Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:51:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA陸委會 made a short film highlighting the incident in which Hong Kong resident Tang Wai-hung, living in Taiwan, was targeted in a cross-border repression attack involving red paint. It stressed that cross-border repression is real and urged the public to support victims. Taiwanese scholar shares underwater technology at South China Sea forum; China's claims on the Taiwan Strait rebuttedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265261https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265261Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:50:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 18th South China Sea International Forum was held in Hanoi, where Taiwanese scholar Lin Yu-hsien shared autonomous underwater monitoring technology, demonstrating scientific research resilience. At the forum, Chinese scholars made hostile remarks and argued that the Taiwan Strait is an inland sea, drawing a strong rebuttal from participants. Taipei Representative Office in Denmark hosts National Day reception, hopes to convey that Taiwan is a positive force in the international communityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265262Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:50:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Representative 鄭榮俊 said at the National Day reception that talent exchange is central to Taiwan-Denmark cooperation, and expressed hope that contributions by Taiwanese living in Denmark would help Danish society understand Taiwan as a positive force in the international community. More than 150 people from various sectors in Denmark attended. Arendse, vice chair of the Formosa Club, and the chair of the Danish-Taiwanese Parliamentary Friendship Association, Høegh, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Taiwan-Denmark relations. 10 national highway sections likely to be congested on the first day of the National Day holiday; southbound National Highway 5 could see 10 hours of traffichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265263Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:49:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA交通部高速公路局 has forecast heavy traffic on national highways on the first day of the National Day holiday. Southbound National Highway 5 could see 10 hours of congestion, and motorists are advised to adjust their departure times to avoid traffic. Fire at a dumpling restaurant in Taitung; 3 people hospitalized with burnshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265257Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:44:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA gas flash fire broke out in the kitchen of a dumpling restaurant on Heping Street in Taitung City in the evening. 3 employees suffered burns and were taken to hospital; none were in life-threatening condition. Finance Ministry: Babies born next year can receive universal cash payment; 23.53 million people nationwide to benefithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265258Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:43:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA財政部 said that if 立法院 passes the central government's 116 annual budget bill in its third reading in early January next year, people could receive the universal cash payment as early as before Lunar New Year. Babies born in Taiwan by the end of next year would also be eligible, bringing the estimated number of beneficiaries nationwide to 23.53 million. Prior review of immigration ads ruled unconstitutional; 移民署: considering law revisionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265259https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265259Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:42:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA憲法法庭判決移民廣告事前審查違憲，移民署表示尊重判決並研擬修正入出國及移民法。 國史館 and the Hoover Archives renew memorandum to deepen historical researchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265244Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:39:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國史館與美國史丹佛大學胡佛研究所圖書檔案館續簽學術合作備忘錄，深化台灣民主化歷史研究與史料參證。 Half-marathon medals sent out again with errors; Keelung City to impose heavier penalties and blacklist vendorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265245Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:37:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe vendor contracted to handle the Keelung Half Marathon committed serious breaches, including errors in recipients’ names and swapped addresses when resending medals. 基隆市政府 will impose deductions and punitive damages of up to NT$1.15 million and blacklist the vendor under the Government Procurement Act. 財部：前9月對美出口首破2000億美元大關 大增近6成https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265246Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:37:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA財政部公布9月出口數據創歷年新高，前9月對美出口首度突破2000億美元大關，年增近6成。 光寶科 Q3 revenue reaches NT$57.4 billion, up 28% year on year, highest since 2021 transformationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265247Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:35:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA光寶科 reported Q3 revenue of NT$57.446 billion, up nearly 28% year on year and the highest since its 2021 transformation. Strong demand for AI and cloud servers also fueled substantial growth in revenue for the first 9 months. TTXC takes the stage at Kaohsiung Pier-2; AI interaction creates an ideal crushhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265248https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265248Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:32:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 TTXC Taiwan Culture and Technology Conference opened at the Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung. Its themed exhibition, “Yes, AI Do. Welcome to the 2050 Emotion Exchange,” uses AI to create an ideal crush. 文化部 Minister Lee Yuan and Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai jointly opened the event, stressing the importance of combining technology and culture. Environmental review for Taichung power plant gas-fired expansion canceled; 台電 hopes to move forward quickly to achieve coal-free goalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265191https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265191Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:31:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taipei High Administrative Court overturned the environmental review conclusion for the second phase of the Taichung power plant’s gas-fired project. 台電 said it respects the ruling and will provide additional evidence to assist 環境部 with next steps. It stressed that the project is central to the “increase gas, reduce coal” policy and hopes it can proceed quickly to achieve the goal of eliminating coal. Son questioned over alleged past employment at Agricultural and Water Resources Agency’s Changhua Branch; Chen Su-yueh: He applied legallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265192Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:27:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndependent Changhua County magistrate candidate Chiu Chien-fu questioned whether the son of Democratic Progressive Party candidate Chen Su-yueh had a conflict of interest in joining the Changhua Branch of the Agricultural and Water Resources Agency. Chen said her son is an adult and applied for the job legally. The branch said its recruitment process was open and transparent, with no lobbying or illegal conduct. Wang Yun granted NT$6 million bail in Taipei meditation center murder case; Supreme Court overturns ruling and remands case to High Courthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265194Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:24:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWriter Wang Yun was implicated in a murder case at a Taipei meditation center and sentenced to 12 years in prison in the first trial. After the High Court granted bail of NT$6 million, the Supreme Court overturned the original ruling and remanded the case to the High Court for a new decision. Ministry of Economic Affairs invites financial sector to visit Jinlun geothermal site, hopes green financing will support geothermal powerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265196https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265196Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:24:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA經濟部 invited more than 10 financial institutions to visit the Jinlun geothermal project site in Taitung, hoping exchanges would boost the sector’s understanding of and confidence in geothermal energy and accelerate green financing. The site is being developed by 環台能源集團 and is expected to connect to the grid and begin generating power in early 2027. 台中沙鹿2起機車追撞車禍 6人受傷送醫https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265197Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:23:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMotorcycle rear-end crashes on Section 7 of Taiwan Boulevard in Taichung’s Shalu District left 6 people injured and taken to hospital. Police are investigating the cause. Golden Horse Film Festival unveils more titles, revisiting the youthful screen presence of Maggie Cheung and Chow Yun-fathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265236Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Golden Horse Film Festival announced a new slate of films, including Yonfan’s latest work “The Last Dance” and Wayne Wang’s adaptation “Diary of a Mad Old Man,” along with several Chinese-language short films and documentaries. The festival will run from Nov. 6 to 22. Sexual harassment complaint against former 懲戒法院 president Li Bo-dao upheld; lawsuit loss becomes finalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265085Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:20:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA前懲戒法院院長李伯道遭控性騷擾女部屬，司法院申評會認定成立，李伯道提起行政訴訟敗訴確定；另涉霸凌及性騷案經監察院彈劾，懲戒法院判決撤職並停止任用1年。 Cross-border repression to be made a separate offense; Mainland Affairs Council: Aim is to make it “an offense in its own right”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265083Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:15:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Mainland Affairs Council said current laws do not treat “cross-border repression” as a separate offense. Future amendments will move in that direction, and the council hopes the Legislative Yuan will support the relevant draft legislation. Coast Guard Administration’s Central Branch search dogs retire with honors, receiving medals and canned treatshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265084Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:14:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Coast Guard Administration’s Central Branch held a retirement ceremony for search dogs SUSIE and LUCIE. Branch Director Wang Cheng-hsin presented them with medals and canned treats, thanking them for their more than a thousand deployments and outstanding performances in police dog competitions. Japan 保德信 insurance fraud case caused losses of about 5.2 billion yen; 157 sales agents disciplinedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265068Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:11:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本保德信生命保險爆出業務員詐騙案，客戶受害金額約52億日圓。公司懲處157名涉案業務員，社長得丸博充等3名高層將自主繳回薪酬，並暫停新契約銷售以檢討體制。 Accused of being a KMT-affiliated organization and having 5.6 billion in assets frozen, China Youth Corps loses final appealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265069Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:08:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina Youth Corps lost its administrative lawsuit after the Ill-gotten Party Assets Settlement Committee designated it a KMT-affiliated organization and froze its assets. The ruling is final. Strengthening cross-industry credit information exchange; 金管會: system to go live by end of Octoberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265070Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:07:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA金管會 reiterated its call for banks to implement credit risk controls and urged 聯徵中心 and 證交所 to strengthen cross-industry credit information exchange mechanisms, with the system expected to go live by Oct. 31. Pingtung's Fangshan Township representative council chair plans appeal after being sentenced to 6 months for misuse of official vehiclehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265071Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:03:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHong Chi-neng, chair of the Fangshan Township Representative Council in Pingtung County, was sentenced to 6 months for using an official vehicle for personal trips. He was acquitted of the separate charge of selling an official position for bribes due to insufficient evidence, and said he plans to appeal. Finance ministry: Exports reach a golden moment; Q4 could clear 3 hurdles in succession, annual total may top US$900 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265065Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:02:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA蔡美娜, director of the Ministry of Finance's Department of Statistics, said Taiwan's exports totaled US$661.55 billion in the first 9 months, buoyed by the AI boom and tight capacity across the electronics supply chain. Monthly exports are expected to top US$100 billion in each month of Q4, making it highly likely that annual exports will exceed US$900 billion. Hsinchu County targets women voters; 楊文科 urges support for 國民黨 nomineeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265066Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:02:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHsinchu County Magistrate 楊文科 urged women supporters to unite behind 國民黨 nominees for offices at every level, including county magistrate candidate 徐欣瑩, as well as township chiefs and county councilors. 林國漳 camp accuses rival of being a nouveau riche backed by “red money”; 吳宗憲 campaign says investee company's market is in the UShttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265072Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:02:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe camp of 林國漳, the DPP's Yilan County magistrate candidate, accused KMT candidate 吳宗憲 of holding shares in 裕慶-KY, which it said had entered the China market, and questioned whether he was a “nouveau riche backed by red money.” 吳宗憲's campaign responded that 94% of the company's market is in the US and that the shares were a long-term investment, some of which had been sold. Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Vanuatu; no casualties or damage reportedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265067Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInformation from 美國地質調查所 showed that a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Pentecost Island in the Pacific nation of Vanuatu, at a shallow depth of just 10 km. No casualties or damage have been reported. 證交所：永冠-KY 11/18終止上市暨停止公開發行https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265062Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:59:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA證交所 announced that 永冠-KY will be delisted and have its public issuance halted starting Nov. 18 for failing to file its 2025 financial statements by the deadline. The measure may be avoided if the company files the statements and applies by Nov. 6. SCMP: Trump urges leaders of China and Japan to hold talkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265063Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:58:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe South China Morning Post reported that Trump urged the leaders of China and Japan to hold talks during his meeting with Xi Jinping, and pressed China to lift its export controls on Japan, saying the move indirectly violated the US-China trade truce. 金管會: Credit card spending topped NT$3.7 trillion in first 8 months, a record for the periodhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265064Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:57:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA金管會 data showed that credit card spending totaled NT$3.7639 trillion in the first 8 months of this year, a record for the period. Spending in August alone was NT$432.6 billion, also a record for the month. Electronic payment transaction value and user numbers also hit monthly records. NTHU President Kao Wei-yuan's US job hunt sparks controversy; alumni dinner before university affairs meeting stirs uproarhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264937Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:56:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA清華大學校長高為元續任後赴美覓職引發爭議，校務會議前校友總會舉辦餐敘遭質疑介入決策，校方與校友總會均澄清無關。 Environmental review for phase 2 of Taichung power plant gas project revoked; court says review was flawedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264938Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:55:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAResidents sued over the environmental impact assessment for the gas-fired phase 2 project at 台中火力發電廠. 台北高等行政法院 ruled that 環境部 had incorrectly applied regulations and standards in assessing construction pollution, and had failed to assess the environmental impact of coal- and gas-fired units operating together. It therefore revoked the original decision and the administrative appeal ruling. 中研院 joins forces with 史丹佛大學's Hoover Institution Archives to share modern history archiveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264933Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:50:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中研院近代史研究所與美國史丹佛大學胡佛研究所圖書檔案館簽署合作備忘錄，雙方將就檔案史料共享、學術研究及研究人員互訪深化合作，以降低跨國調閱成本並促進史料交流。 Surging oil prices revive inflation concerns; most Asian markets close lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264934Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:49:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign media reports that Trump is considering attacking Iran before the midterm elections sent international oil prices sharply higher and revived inflation concerns, with most Asian markets closing lower. 彭博: US F-35 parts mistakenly ended up in China after UPS worker missed warning emailhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264932Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:47:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA彭博 reported that US F-35 fighter jet parts were mistakenly routed through Hong Kong to China after a 優比速 (UPS) employee missed a warning email, prompting a US congressional investigation. Busan’s “influencer shark” sparks a frenzy; 釜慶大學 researcher launches website for public trackinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264935Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:47:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA wandering shark nicknamed “Little North Port” in Busan, South Korea, has sparked a frenzy. 李努雅, a researcher at 釜慶大學, developed a tracking website for the public and is using an AI model to identify photos to ensure the information is accurate. 聯發科 September revenue falls 13.69% month on month; third-quarter performance beats expectationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264936Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:44:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA聯發科 reported September revenue of NT$55.399 billion, down 13.69% from August but up 1.97% year on year. Third-quarter revenue reached NT$168.058 billion, beating its previous forecast range of NT$152.2 billion to NT$159.8 billion, with a quarterly increase of 10.43%. Foreign investors post NT$75.8 billion net sales of Taiwan stocks, trimming ETF holdings and positions in 友達 and 鴻海https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264930Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:43:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign investors posted NT$75.852 billion in net sales of Taiwan stocks ahead of the holiday, mainly trimming ETFs and heavyweight stocks including 友達 and 鴻海. The Taiwan market closed down 492.93 points at 49,313.44. Taiwan stocks gain 837 points for the week; total market capitalization of listed companies tops NT$160 trillionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264931Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:40:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s market was open for only 4 days this week due to the National Day holiday. After nearing 50,000 points and setting a record high, the index retreated, gaining 837.70 points for the week to close at 49,313.44. The weekly index rose for 4 straight weeks. The total market capitalization of listed companies topped NT$160 trillion, reaching NT$161.3576 trillion. 兄弟 to start postseason against former team’s 勝騎士; 獅隊 sends 布雷克 to the moundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264918Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:39:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 中華職棒 postseason challenge series begins tomorrow. 中信兄弟 will start 勝騎士 against his former team, 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊, which will send 布雷克 to the mound. Occasional rain in northern and eastern Taiwan during the National Day holiday; risk of heavier local rain on the 11thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264919Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:38:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Central Weather Administration said Taipei and surrounding areas, eastern Taiwan and the Hengchun Peninsula are likely to see brief localized showers during the National Day holiday. The Keelung North Coast and northeastern Taiwan should prepare for heavier rain on the 11th. Typhoon Noul, the 27th typhoon of the year, and Typhoon Krosa, the 28th, are currently not expected to affect Taiwan. Pingtung original musical 港墘仔 to be staged at Donglong Temple plaza in Donggang on 10/24https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264920Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:37:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA屏東縣政府原創音樂劇「港墘仔」將於10月24日晚間7時30分在東港東隆宮廟埕免費演出，由星星戲樂製作，集結管罄、倪安東等演員，並結合在地民俗團體共演。 Economics minister: Taiwan businesses invest in U.S. to get closer to the market, hope to define markets over the next 10 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264917Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:33:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEconomics Minister 龔明鑫 said Taiwan businesses’ investment strategy in the United States has shifted from lowering production costs to getting closer to the U.S. market. He said he hopes supply-chain cooperation will help “define markets” over the next 10 years, adding that Taiwan has advantages in the AI industry. Musk says 星鏈 blocked from entering India; communications ministry says regulations are reasonablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264915Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA馬斯克 accused Indian elites of blocking 星鏈 from entering the market. India’s communications ministry rejected the claim, saying regulations are fair and reasonable. Strong demand for domestic travel during National Day holiday; Taitung lodging searches rise nearly 5-foldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264916Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:28:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國慶連假台東因焰火活動旅宿搜尋量增近5倍，Agoda指出整體國旅住宿搜尋量較前週末成長125%，觀光署統計顯示全台平均訂房率達61.16%。 Only 2 bidders for offshore wind phase 3-3; 龔明鑫 says review will follow announcement of resultshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264904Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:23:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOnly 哥本哈根基礎建設基金（CIP） and 沃旭 submitted bids for the offshore wind phase 3-3 selection process, Economics Minister 龔明鑫 said the matter would be reviewed after the results are announced. On the environmental impact assessment ruling for phase 2 of the Taichung Power Plant, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said it respects the decision of the EIA committee, and 台電 will cooperate with the Ministry of Environment. 蔣萬安 proposes relocating Songshan Airport; Interior Ministry says Songshan base covers northern Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264905Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:22:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Mayor 蔣萬安 announced plans to relocate Songshan Airport to make way for an AI park. Interior Ministry Deputy Minister 馬士元 responded that the Songshan base of the National Airborne Service Corps covers search and rescue across northern Taiwan’s air, sea and land areas, and that about NT$3.5 billion has already been invested in a new hangar. The Interior Ministry cannot give up the base, he said, adding that the Taipei City Government had not consulted or coordinated with the ministry beforehand. 鴻海研究院’s quantum computing research selected for FOCS 2026 conferencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264906Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:22:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATwo fundamental theoretical studies by 鴻海研究院’s quantum computing team were selected for the IEEE Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science (FOCS 2026). They present breakthroughs in the depth hierarchy of shallow quantum circuits and linear-time encoding and decoding for error-correcting codes. Pingtung election commission review finds 9 representative and village chief candidates ineligiblehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264901Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:18:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 屏東縣選舉委員會 announced the results of its candidate eligibility review, finding 9 candidates for township and city representatives or village chiefs ineligible. Of these, 4 were implicated under rules barring candidates with criminal records, and 1 had been away from their registered domicile for less than 10 years. Taitung prosecutors uncover first phantom voter case; 4 released on bail ranging from NT$10,000 to NT$200,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264902Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:16:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 台東地檢署 uncovered its first phantom voter case, releasing 4 defendants, including a candidate for village chief in Daren Township, on bail ranging from NT$10,000 to NT$200,000. Philippines says Chinese vessels spotted in disputed South China Sea waters; numbers nearly double in Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264903Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPhilippine authorities in Manila said they detected 101 Chinese navy and coast guard vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea in September, nearly double the 56 recorded the previous month. The Philippines accused China of building up its forces to undermine its resolve to defend its territory. Incidents included fighter jets interfering with a patrol aircraft and a coast guard vessel blocking a Philippine ship; Beijing warned the Philippines against provocative actions. Chiang Wan-an gives live interview to 中天, calls it “the most fiercely contested election campaign”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264854Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:10:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an told 中天電視 in an interview that the 2026 nine-in-one local elections would be the most fiercely contested, and said he would not let up in the face of attacks from across the political spectrum. On the proposed relocation of Songshan Airport, he said conditions for supporting measures were mature and that he was willing to discuss a new configuration with the central government and the Ministry of National Defense. He also voiced hope for creating a Taipei AI park. 金管會: Wealth management insurance products from Kaohsiung pilot zone to be available nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264855Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA金管會 announced that, following the success of the Kaohsiung pilot zone, it had revised regulations to allow 10 life insurance companies to sell wealth management insurance products nationwide that are exempt from minimum-ratio rules for death benefits relative to policy reserve values. Hsu Shu-hua seeks reelection; Ko Wen-je says, “If she does a good job, she should keep going”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264856Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:06:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer 台灣民眾黨 chair Ko Wen-je accompanied Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua, who is seeking reelection, on a visit to the Nantou World Tea Expo and voiced support for her continuing in office. Democratic Progressive Party candidate Wen Shih-cheng welcomed Ko’s visit to Nantou and called for attention to tea farmers’ concerns. Taipei council candidate suspected of vote buying with AI lectures and movie screenings; prosecutors question candidatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264857Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:05:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndependent Taipei City council candidate Chen Li-hsin is suspected of vote buying by giving away gift boxes of rice dumplings, holding free AI lectures and renting out a movie theater for screenings. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office directed police and investigators to search and question Chen and 7 others. China’s men’s soccer team falls to 96th in world rankings, its lowest in 10 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264852Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:03:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFIFA released its latest men’s world rankings on the 7th, with China falling 5 places to 96th, its lowest ranking in nearly 10 years. 新華社 said in a commentary that Chinese soccer faces a talent pipeline gap and that its fundamentals have not changed. Miaoli marks Mental Health Day; Chung Tung-chin plans 4th community mental health centerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264853Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:03:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMiaoli County marked World Mental Health Day, with County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin announcing plans for a 4th community mental health center and recognizing outstanding medical institutions and charitable organizations. ASEAN News Brief, Oct. 8, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264851Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:01:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe ASEAN News Brief for Oct. 8, 2026 reports on economic and financial developments across several countries, including growth in international arrivals to Vietnam, fuel controls in Laos, record foreign exchange reserves in Singapore, changes in reserves in the Philippines and Indonesia, Myanmar-Russia trade agreements, Malaysia’s palm oil production forecast, Thailand’s plan to charge travelers fees for entering and leaving the country, and the World Bank’s downgrade of Cambodia’s economic growth forecast. Songshan Airport relocation sparks debate; Penghu County magistrate candidates unite in oppositionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264850Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:57:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s proposal to relocate Songshan Airport and create an AI park has drawn strong opposition from Penghu County magistrate candidates and elected representatives, who say it is an election-driven misstep that ignores the transportation needs of outlying islands. Songshan Airport relocation plan: Lienchiang County magistrate candidates say rights of outlying island residents must not be sacrificedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3264725Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:55:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced plans to relocate Songshan Airport, Lienchiang County Magistrate Wang Chung-ming and independent candidate Tsao Er-yuan said the move could sacrifice the rights of outlying island residents and called on the central government to thoroughly consider supporting measures. Major South Korean scandal uncovered! Supplier passed off inferior F-16 parts as original, deceived air force for 10 years and made 100-fold profitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265325https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265325Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒South Korean prosecutors indicted 5 people, including a person identified as A, alleging that from 2014 to 2025 they set up a U.S. shell company to disguise the origin of inferior KF-16 frequency converters costing 1.2 million won as genuine U.S.-made parts, selling each for 100 million won. They allegedly defrauded the government of 12.8 billion won in maintenance fees and squandered the money on yachts and aircraft. Japan hit by massive personal data leaks! Major companies suffer one breach after another, exposing tens of millions of records. Digital minister angers public by saying, “Protect your own data yourself”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-18/index-en-p2.html#n3265326Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:50:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japan has recently seen large-scale personal data breaches at companies including 燒肉King and Times Car. Digital Minister Toshiharu Furukawa sparked controversy by urging people to protect themselves. The Personal Information Protection Commission warned companies to delete unnecessary data; this year has already seen 3 breaches involving tens of millions of records.