https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 645 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 126 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278145Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:54:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESMiZ株式会社 delivered an invited lecture at the request of 横浜市立大学医学部 and other institutions, proposing that hydrogen may help improve cognitive function by protecting the brain’s vascular endothelium, and that the effects may persist after inhalation ends due to hydrogen-producing gut bacteria. It also highlighted the dangers of inhaling high concentrations of hydrogen and called for a shift to low-concentration inhalation, keeping device output at 10% by volume or less. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278153Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プロト introduces the hands-on activities planned for “Iigaya Meeting 5th,” to be held at 幸田サーキットyrp桐山 in Aichi Prefecture on December 5, 2026. Activities will include demo-car test drives, exhibits by specialist shops and student Formula car runs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278149Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Delight will sponsor “New Graduate Recruitment Mirai Conference 2026 Autumn,” an online conference hosted by MIL株式会社. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278148Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAll 7 clinics operated by 医療法人社団MYメディカル began offering 2026–2027 seasonal influenza vaccinations on September 16, 2026. The cost is 3,960 yen (tax included), and no appointment is required. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278147Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社DYM held a special custom suit sale for employees only, offering in-house measurements and order placement with fitters from 株式会社ROMAN. The 2nd sale will be held starting October 13, with delivery scheduled for October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278146Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESピープルポート株式会社 is partnering with 西武信用金庫 to launch a collection service for unwanted electronic devices and sales support for refurbished “ZERO PC” computers for the bank’s business clients. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278154Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:48:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESScenario production company エレファンテ launched its “Partnership Writer System” on October 9, 2026, enabling freelance writers to handle large-scale projects within a production company’s framework. It announced 10 partner writers in the 1st cohort. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278155Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:47:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESCalligrapher 中村紅雅 will hold a solo exhibition, “我（われ）,” at HAPギャラリー in Minato City, Tokyo, from October 15 to 18, 2026, to mark the 5th anniversary of the gallery’s opening and the artist’s birthday. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278157Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:46:50 +0900JapanPR TIMESChinese restaurant 堀江ブルー, operated by 株式会社オペレーションファクトリー, revamped its dinner menu at its Minamihorie, Osaka, location on October 1. New dishes include shumai made with fresh Hokkaido scallops and clay-pot fried rice with Ca Mau crab. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278158Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:46:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本私立大学連盟が「国際教育・交流調査2025」の結果を公表。令和6年度の日本人学生海外派遣数が円安などの影響で前年比減少し、コロナ禍以降初めて減少に転じた。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278159https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278159Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:45:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人花の国日本協議会は、東京大学および千葉大学と共同で、生花や観葉植物が心の健康に与える影響を検証する研究を進めている。導入実験では植物配置により心理的不調の傾向が低くなるシグナルが確認され、ホームユーステストでは82.5％が「生活に小さな楽しみが増えた」と回答するなど、花との時間がセルフケアや自己調整のきっかけになる可能性が示された。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278160Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:45:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社テックビズ will exhibit TECHBIZ, an agent for IT freelancers, at the “Japan Startup Summit” within “Japan IT Week 2026 Autumn,” taking place from October 21 to 23, 2026, and will speak at a seminar on solving the engineer shortage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279383Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:51:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn the first day of the National Day holiday weekend, Democratic Progressive Party Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun and Kuomintang Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen separately canvassed for votes at Daya Vegetable Market. They were at the same place but at different times and did not meet. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279384Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:49:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te met with King Mswati III of Eswatini, expressing hope that Taiwanese businesses would use Eswatini as a base for investment in African markets. The two sides signed an agreement on cooperation in mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279385Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:44:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposed a plan to relocate Songshan Airport. New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih said the impact on outlying islands and Hualien and Taitung must be assessed, and stressed the need for comprehensive supporting measures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279381Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:42:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner will be announced on the 9th. Experts predict possible laureates could include the International Space Station, U.S. President Donald Trump, Pope Leo XIV, Sudan's “Emergency Response Rooms” and the International Court of Justice. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279382Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:41:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport to create an AI park. Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui criticized him for suddenly floating the idea before the election, calling it irresponsible. She also said relocating the airport was not feasible at this stage, given its role as a military base and transportation hub. Li Sichuan's campaign spokesperson hit back, saying Su was unfamiliar with city affairs, and explained that the proposal aimed to link up the MRT network and reduce commuting times. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279351Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:35:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre said investors overestimate the risk of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait. He stressed that China would face severe consequences for using force, which would deter Beijing from invading Taiwan before 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279352Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:34:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire broke out at a landfill in the hot spring area of Green Island, Taitung County, with intense flames and thick smoke. Local residents feared it could continue burning for more than 2 days. The fire department dispatched crews to the scene and coordinated air rescue helicopters to assist. Township chief Hsieh Hsien-yu apologized and proposed setting up an indoor recycling facility. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279350Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:31:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn Game 4 of the American League Division Series, 克里夫蘭守護者 beat 芝加哥白襪 9-5 to tie the series at 2-2 and force a decisive Game 5. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279333Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:19:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA歐洲議會通過報告案，肯定台歐盟共享民主價值及經貿科技夥伴關係，支持台海和平穩定並反對中國脅迫。報告呼籲歐盟與台灣深化在半導體、網路安全等領域合作，並啟動雙邊投資協定或關鍵供應鏈備忘錄談判準備。外交部長林佳龍表達歡迎與感謝。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279334Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:17:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 工黨, led by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, defeated the 綠黨 in a by-election in the Holborn and St Pancras constituency, holding on to the seat vacated after Starmer resigned and boosting the party's morale. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279335Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:16:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA高雄市交通局 announced the official opening of the Shuanghu Park parking lot, which offers 123 spaces and makes it easier for visitors to reach Guoling Nature Park. It recommended using the lot during the National Day holiday weekend to disperse traffic. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279287Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:15:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA指揮家庫倫奇斯將率其創立的烏托邦管弦樂團於11月25日首度訪台，在台北國家音樂廳演出馬勒與蕭斯塔柯維契作品。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279288Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:13:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA為配合國慶大會暨酒會，北市警局規劃於10月9日晚間至10日實施多階段交通管制及疏導措施，涵蓋衡陽路、凱達格蘭大道等區域，並調整北捷台大醫院站出口。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279289Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:13:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn the eve of the National Day holiday, a man swung a machete at Hualien's Dongdamen Night Market, cutting off a Dutch female tourist's hair. No one was injured. Police arrested the 33-year-old suspect, identified by his surname Li, and referred him to prosecutors on suspicion of attempted murder and other offenses. They also stepped up patrols in tourist areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279185https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279185Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:10:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThere were 25 accidents on national highways on the first day of the National Day holiday. The highway bureau forecast congestion on 7 sections this afternoon and advised drivers to use the 1968 website and app for real-time traffic updates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279186https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279186Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:09:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo prevent African swine fever, the government continues to step up inspections of food waste at pig farms. The African Swine Fever Central Emergency Operations Center said 24 cases of illegal food-waste transport had been uncovered as of the 7th this year, involving 23 farms. Most were small pig farms with 199 pigs or fewer. Authorities will impose penalties and monitor improvements under the Animal Industry Act and related regulations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279184https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279184Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:59:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新竹地檢署 said a candidate surnamed Gan for village chief in Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County, allegedly tried to bribe voters with gifts including cooking oil and soy sauce worth NT$2,000. He is suspected of violating the election and recall law and of being at risk of colluding with witnesses. Prosecutors have petitioned the court to detain him and prohibit visits. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279049Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:56:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire broke out in a security control room at 台鐵 Nangang Station after someone smoked there. No one was injured. Railway police arrested a security guard surnamed Chan and referred him for prosecution. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279050Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中信兄弟 and 統一獅 face off in the CPBL postseason challenge series, with the opener at Intercontinental Baseball Stadium drawing a full house of 20,000. 統一獅 veteran Chen Yung-chi could set a record as the oldest position player to appear in a game, while Chen Chieh-hsien is chasing Kao Kuo-ching's hit record. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279051Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:52:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國民黨 announced that its National Day flag-raising ceremony will be held in Kaohsiung's Guomao Community in Zuoying for the first time. Party Chairperson Cheng Li-wun and Wang Jin-pyng are among those expected to attend, symbolizing the integration of diverse ethnic groups. Separately, Chen Yi-hsin protested the final ruling that 救國團 was an affiliated organization, claiming that 行政院 Premier Cho Jung-tai's failure to countersign the amendment affected the ruling. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279047Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:50:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA加拿大詩人卡森榮獲2026年諾貝爾文學獎，其代表作《紅的自傳》因結合神話與現代成長故事而備受追捧；獲獎後該書在Indigo網路書店銷量激增，多倫多大學及加拿大總理卡尼等各界紛紛祝賀。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279048Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:49:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMeta announced a ban on TikTok and other platforms owned by 字節跳動 from running ads in 7 countries, including the United States, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam, signaling intensifying competition between the two sides. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279030Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:36:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korea's 3 major teachers' unions (KFTA, KFTU, KTU) held a rally in Seoul to demand better rights. 9 Taiwanese teachers' union organizations issued a statement in support, saying teachers in Taiwan and South Korea face similar challenges, including malicious complaints, defensive teaching and cuts to educational resources. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279026Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:35:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced a plan to relocate Songshan Airport to create a Taipei AI Park, drawing opposition from outlying islands and candidates from the KMT and DPP. Chiang said he understood and respected the needs of residents of the outlying islands and would continue discussions with central and local governments. He also touched on issues including restarting nuclear power to address electricity supply and alternative arrangements for presidential aircraft. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279027Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:33:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te welcomed King Mswati III of Eswatini to Taiwan with military honors. Both sides expressed hope of continuing and strengthening ties between the countries for the next generation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278955https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278955Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:29:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATainan Mayor Huang Wei-che attended the National Day reception at 駐韓台北代表部, sharing Tainan agricultural specialties and promoting the city's image. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278956https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278956Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:27:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo improve nighttime lighting and the pedestrian environment, 竹北市公所 installed 8 "Flower of Freedom" landscape streetlights in the plaza on County Government Road 6. This was the 3rd phase of installations, aimed at improving pedestrian safety and enhancing the nighttime scenery. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278957https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278957Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:24:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung bus driver Chang Teng-yuan helped an unwell passenger get medical care, earning applause from everyone on board and a letter of thanks from the passenger. His employer, 台中客運, awarded him a bonus in recognition. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278858Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:16:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA世界棒壘球總會（WBSC） updated the men's baseball world rankings. After winning bronze at the Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan remained No. 2 with 5301 points, behind Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278683Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:11:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead of the Double Ninth Festival, the Ministry of Health and Welfare's 社會及家庭署 presented gold lockets to centenarians. This year, 2490 people turned 100 and 3999 were over 100, an increase of about 13% from last year. The purchase cost nearly NT$98 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278684Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:10:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe area of new homes sold in Shanghai doubled during China's National Day holiday compared with the same period last year. Experts said the trend was related to Shanghai's reform of its commercial housing sales system. The new rules require projects to pass completion filing before funds are released, helping restore market confidence and ease homebuyers' cash-flow pressure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278577Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:03:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the Taitung County magistrate race, 民進黨 candidate Chen Ying said the latest poll showed the gap had narrowed from a 30% deficit to single digits. The 國民黨 candidate 吳秀華's camp responded that its internal polling showed a clear gap remained. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278578Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:59:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Japan-Taiwan Diet Members' Consultative Council organized a delegation of lawmakers to visit Taiwan and take part in Double Ten National Day events, demonstrating strong support for and commitment to Taiwan-Japan relations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278430Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:54:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA緯創資通 subsidiary 緯致, a software outsourcing services provider, announced a cybersecurity incident in which some employee information and work contact details were accessed without authorization. After detecting anomalies on Oct. 8, the company immediately took steps to block and isolate the threat and remediate the issue, and commissioned an external third party to conduct digital forensics. Systems and operations are currently running normally, with no significant impact on the company so far. The company will report the incident to the competent authorities as required. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278431Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:53:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國慶連假首日蘇花路廊車流湧現，公路局監測南北雙向全線順暢；東區養護工程分局統計南下及北上車潮數量，並提醒用路人加入「蘇花即時通」LINE官方帳號查詢資訊。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278432Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:53:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer 支聯會 chairman Lee Cheuk-yan appealed the verdict on the charge of inciting subversion of state power. A hearing date has not yet been set. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278433Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:51:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Tainan Good Rice Festival opened on Aug. 23, with 「菜奇鴨」 rice paddy art unveiled in Jingliao Village, Houbi District, Tainan. The event combined activities including a walk, rice-food DIY and a farm products market, showcasing the rural landscape and rice-food culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278434Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:50:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an raised the possibility of relocating Songshan Airport. Shen Po-yang, 民進黨's candidate for Taipei mayor, said the issue had been discussed for a long time and involved complex factors, including military use, requiring comprehensive planning and supporting measures. Raising it just 50-some days before the election without any supporting measures seemed overly rushed, he said. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278436Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本放送協會（NHK） announced that Masato Sakai, Kazunari Ninomiya, Mana Ashida and Naoko Suzuki will jointly host the year-end Kohaku Uta Gassen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278437Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台積電第3季營收創新高，法人預期第4季將更上層樓。15日法說會焦點包含資本支出、先進製程與封裝進展、毛利率展望，以及是否擴大美國德州設廠布局，並針對與馬斯克旗下Terafab合作傳聞進行說明。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278423Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:42:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA教育部公告校事會議修法，學校認定屬「合理管教」案件即可結案，無須送審。全國家長團體聯盟（全家盟）呼籲優先保障兒少權益，建議加強親師生溝通化解衝突，並擔憂廢除校事會議可能導致校園安全退步及調查客觀性削弱。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278424Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:40:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn 安捷航空 P2012-TRAVELLER aircraft climbed above 10,000 feet without oxygen equipment in March 113, and the Civil Aeronautics Administration fined the pilot NT$60,000 under the Civil Aviation Act and ordered immediate improvements. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278425Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:40:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe New York Times reported that although Trump has repeatedly rejected the idea and said he would not take military action against Iran before the election, the U.S. military is still drawing up 3-day airstrike plans, and 3 carrier strike groups will meet in the Middle East at the end of the month. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278400Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:39:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. prosecutors accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, of conspiring to torture political opponents and U.S. citizens, adding new charges; a judge denied Flores's request for bail. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278401Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:38:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA高雄茄萣區水產行郭姓男子5天內2度遇襲，警方成立專案小組追查，陳、林2嫌在基隆遭拘捕，將持續追緝其他涉案人員。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278388Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:36:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKing Mswati the Third of Eswatini is visiting Taiwan at the invitation of the government to attend National Day celebrations. The Foreign Ministry said the trip will deepen bilateral cooperation and demonstrate a commitment to mutual benefit and shared prosperity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278392Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:35:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Thai government plans to restrict cannabis use to medical and research purposes. Experts warned that risks from fake medical prescriptions, black market trade and illegal exports remain, leaving businesses facing the need to adapt and potential losses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278389Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:34:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATraffic heading south surged in Pingtung on the first day of the National Day holiday, and police opened a contraflow lane on Taiwan Route 1. Crowds filled Donggang Harbor and Xiaoliuqiu. Tourism operators said the good weather prompted visitors who had postponed trips during the summer to travel, helping ease summer losses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278390Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:32:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer President Tsai Ing-wen shared Taiwan's experience of democratic resilience at a forum at 史丹佛大學's 胡佛研究所, stressing that external threats cannot shake Taiwan's resolve to contribute to the world. She also cited figures including an increase of more than 80% in defense spending during her tenure and GDP growth of nearly 40%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278391Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:30:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國民黨主席鄭麗文決定不出席國慶大會，改赴高雄參加升旗典禮。民眾黨主席黃國昌表示，此舉可能是為了考量南北平衡，避免媒體過度聚焦台北，並強調無論身在何處，都應將國家放在心上。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278397Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADrug policy has become a key point of contention in the Taipei mayoral race. On October 12, the Legislative Yuan's Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee will invite the Ministry of Health and Welfare and other agencies to present a special report on harm reduction plans, setting the stage for continued debate across party lines. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278399Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAustralian data center operator Firmus, backed by 輝達, announced it was shelving its $5 billion initial public offering (IPO) due to market volatility and current conditions, and would instead pursue private financing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278398Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe third-place candidate in Brazil's presidential election, Ciro Gomes, announced his support for right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro. The latest Datafolha poll showed Flávio leading incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 52% to 48%. Lula is seeking reelection and played down the importance of polls. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278374Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:23:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMazu from Miaoli's 白沙屯拱天宮 will visit Chiayi City today and tomorrow to offer blessings. Mayor Huang Min-hui said the visit brings uplifting strength. The event is being held in conjunction with the 360th anniversary of the founding of 大福興宮 and the birthday of the Matchmaker God. Worshippers enthusiastically took part in crawling under the palanquin to pray for safety. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278375Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:20:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 彰化縣消防局 investigation confirmed that evidence of a firefighter surnamed Wu shooting at and beating dogs with a BB gun was substantiated. The case has been referred to the animal disease control authority for penalties. The department is also considering imposing 2 aggravated demerits and transferring him to another unit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278286Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:14:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. immigration enforcement officers (ICE) shot and wounded a man while carrying out an arrest in the Bronx, New York City. A 5-year-old child in the vehicle was unharmed. New York City Mayor Mamdani criticized the incident as unacceptable and will ask President Trump to halt all ICE enforcement operations in New York City. 國土安全部 confirmed the man was shot while being arrested for illegal entry and a criminal record. He remains hospitalized. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278287Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:12:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 交通部公路局 expects congestion this afternoon on the first day of the National Day holiday on routes including the Danjiang Bridge, and recommends that road users check traffic conditions and avoid the area. It also reminded travelers that some sections of Provincial Highway 61 are closed for construction and encouraged them to take public transportation to enjoy discounts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278180https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278180Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:11:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA黨產會 designated 救國團 as an affiliated organization of the 國民黨, and the 最高行政法院 has rejected its appeal, making the ruling final. 救國團 said in a statement that it could not accept the decision, arguing that it conflicts with its history and objective historical facts. It also noted that the 立法院 has passed an amendment exempting it from the law’s application, and said it would seek ways to clarify the facts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278181https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278181Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:03:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA彰化基督教醫院前院長郭守仁等9人涉嫌利用職務影響力設立人頭公司，標得彰基工程或採購案後轉包牟利，犯罪所得逾7000萬元，遭彰化地檢署依背信罪嫌起訴。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278182https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278182Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:02:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina’s 人社部 has released a draft of the Measures on Protecting the Rights and Interests of Workers in New Forms of Employment, setting new rules for platform-based work and boundaries for algorithms. The draft contains 54 articles and covers groups such as ride-hailing drivers and food delivery workers. It requires companies to explain how their algorithms work and prohibits automated decisions that have a major impact on workers’ interests. The public comment period runs through Nov. 8. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278184https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278184Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA澎湖縣政府 said it opposes moving Songshan Airport until alternative arrangements and protections are in place. The county government said Songshan Airport is a key hub for residents of outlying islands traveling to and from Taiwan proper, and that relocation could affect residents’ transportation and medical access, as well as the nation’s rescue capabilities. It recommended that the central government consider retaining Songshan’s core domestic flight services and promoting the development of multiple AI industry hubs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278183https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278183Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA周天成在BWF北極羽球公開賽男單16強以直落2擊敗日本選手沖本優大，晉級8強並朝3連霸邁進。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278033Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:55:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA陽明交通大學回應醫學系男教師涉性平事件，校方表示不排除網路指控為去年已處置舊案，但已預防性暫停其導師職務並持續調查。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278034Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:53:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndependent Taipei City council candidate Chen Li-hsin allegedly engaged in vote-buying by giving away gift boxes of rice dumplings, holding free AI lectures and renting out a movie theater. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office ordered him released on NT$1 million bail. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279029Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:53:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3279028Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:42:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント filed its securities report for the 6th fiscal period. Net assets increased, and the rate of return was 4.72%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278958https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278958Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント filed its securities report for the 20th fiscal period. Net assets and operating profit increased, strengthening its financial base. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278862Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:38:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメントが第20期（2026/01/11-2026/07/10）の有価証券報告書を提出。純資産は約449億円、当期純損失は約11.2億円となった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278861Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:36:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメントは2026年10月9日、第12期（2025/07/11-2026/07/10）の有価証券報告書を提出した。資産総額が約115億9千万円に拡大し、収益率が184.74%と好調な実績を示した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278860Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:34:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント filed its securities report for the 27th fiscal period. The period saw a net loss, and net assets are trending downward. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278859Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:33:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278685Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示SBI Asset Management filed a securities report for the fiscal period ended July 10, 2026. The fund, which focuses on U.S. stocks, posted a substantial loss. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278582Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示ブラックロック・ジャパンが第6期有価証券報告書を提出。資産総額は約36億2900万円となり、当期純利益は約159万円を記録した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278581Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Amoova Asset Management filed its securities report for the 29th fiscal period, reporting total assets of approximately 21.4 billion yen and operating income of approximately 490 million yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278580Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 filed a securities report for the January–July 2026 period. Total assets increased, and the company posted a profit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278579Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:28:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示SBIアセットマネジメントは日経平均連動型インデックスファンドの第3期報告書を提出した。当期純利益は約98億円、収益率は74.9%と好調であり、純資産も大幅に拡大した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278435Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:27:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Nissay Asset Management filed a securities report for its European equity index fund. Net assets totaled approximately 2.23 billion yen, and the return was 26.6%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278429Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:27:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示BlackRock Japan filed a securities report for the July 2026 period. The ETF tracks a climate risk-adjusted global government bond index, and it recorded an operating loss for the period. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278428Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:26:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 filed the 6th-period securities report for the “iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond ETF.” Total assets increased, and the fund posted operating income. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278427Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:26:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278426Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示BlackRock Japan filed its 9th-period report. The ETF’s net assets totaled approximately 3.1 billion yen, and it recorded an operating loss for the period. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278402Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:24:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示SBI Asset Management filed a securities report for its TOPIX-linked index fund. Net income for the period was approximately 3.28 billion yen, and the fund posted a strong return of 46.5%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278396Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:24:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Amoova Asset Management filed its securities report for the 34th fiscal period ending in July 2026, recording operating revenue of 828.22 million yen and net income of 791.2 million yen. Total assets were approximately 20.4 billion yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278395Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:23:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示BlackRock Japan filed its 12th-period securities report. The fund’s net assets totaled approximately 6.93 billion yen, and net income for the period was approximately 51.93 million yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278394Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:23:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示BlackRock Japan filed the 6th-period report for the “iShares U.S. Dollar Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF.” Net assets totaled approximately 1.04 billion yen, and profit was approximately 30 million yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278393Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:22:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278376Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:22:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Amova Asset Management filed its securities report for the 17th fiscal period on October 9, 2026. The period saw a strong return of 23.10%, with net assets growing to approximately 17.6 billion yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-12/index-en-p7.html#n3278291Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:22:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示BlackRock Japan filed the report for the 13th fiscal period of the iShares Core Japan Government Bond ETF. Net assets increased to approximately 69 billion yen, but the operating loss was approximately 2.17 billion yen.