https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 97 items from 5 sources; Japan, 33 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286680Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:49:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A 13-year-old boy drowned near Laiyi Bridge in Laiyi Township, Pingtung County. The fire department and the Water Resources Department worked together to rescue him. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286242Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Lin Chang-hsing, chairman of 台灣金融培訓協會, warned on “World in Focus” that yields on long-term U.S. government bonds have reached their highest level in more than 20 years. Tight market liquidity, combined with major tech companies issuing large amounts of debt, has created a structural “scramble for cash.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286830Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:32:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Su Chiao-hui, the DPP's candidate for New Taipei mayor, launched a Young Entrepreneurs Friends support group, winning the backing of more than 500 young entrepreneurs. She signed a policy pledge and proposed youth support measures covering four areas: knowledge, funding, space, and physical and mental well-being. She also outlined policies on child care, long-term care and housing to ease the burden on different generations, aiming to create a youth-friendly environment and boost New Taipei's competitiveness by drawing on young entrepreneurs' networks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286831Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:31:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japanese Tokyo ramen brand 《そらのいろ SORANOIRO》 opened its first southern Taiwan location on the B1F of 漢神巨蛋購物廣場 in Kaohsiung on Oct. 9. The brand has been recommended by 《米其林指南》 for three consecutive years and is known for its innovative vegetable ramen and diverse dining options. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286832Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:29:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City Council held its “Big Screen, Little Citizens” event on the 9th, combining a movie screening with a visit to the council and attracting more than 250 students. The event aims to deepen democratic education through engaging activities, with Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng encouraging the children to pursue their dreams fearlessly. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286833Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:26:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒During the 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral election campaign, the campaign office of Kuomintang candidate Ko Chih-en hit back on the 9th at criticism from Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Lai Jui-lung. Ko's office accused Lai of being a “New Tide faction yes-man” and questioned his positions and performance on factional scandals, industrial resource allocation and labor policy, stressing that local development should transcend factional interests. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286834Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒高雄市長陳其邁出席路竹運動中心開幕，該中心由市府投入1億9,000萬元整合路竹高中設施建成，為全市第13座運動中心。同時宣布敬老卡點數調整及岡山路竹捷運延伸線2031年完工計畫，落實運動平權與交通建設。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286243Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:13:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The New Taipei District Court sentenced defendant Hsieh Wen-hsiung to 2 life terms in the first trial of the Tucheng double-murder case, reasoning that killing 2 people did not meet the threshold of 3 or more victims for the death penalty implied by Constitutional Judgment No. 8. Prosecutors have appealed, while the family and groups criticized the ruling for unduly restricting the use of the death penalty. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286244Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:11:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Foreign Ministry released its investigation findings, determining that Geneva office director Lee Kuan-te had engaged in workplace bullying and would be transferred immediately. The move follows allegations by office staff detailing 203 disputed incidents. The ministry said it takes a zero-tolerance stance to protect employees' rights. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286839Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒With 50 days remaining in the election campaign, Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung established the Daguìlin Support Association in Siaogang District. He reiterated that he would seek public support by highlighting his construction achievements during 10 years as a legislator, as well as future policies on industry, transportation and people's livelihoods, in order to take on the responsibility of advancing Kaohsiung's future. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286840https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286840Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Ma Heng-heng Yijiang, spokesperson for Su Chiao-hui's campaign team, said nuclear energy policy must meet three prerequisites and stressed that strengthening grid resilience should be the priority at this stage. He also criticized opponents for not adequately discussing the relocation of Songshan Airport and advocated using existing conditions to accelerate the development of the AI industry in Tamsui New Town Science City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286841Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:19:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒博愛蕙馨醫院 Vice President Chen Chun-mu attended the Southern Taiwan Healthcare Sustainability Forum and shared the hospital's achievements in integrating ESG into governance and smart healthcare, with the aim of linking academic and industry resources to build a sustainable ecosystem. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286308Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:04:11 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A former 彰基醫院 president surnamed Kuo is suspected of abusing his position to secure contracts through a frontman company and reap illegal profits. The Changhua District Court ordered him detained and barred from visitation, while each of the other 8 defendants was released on 500,000 bail. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286307Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:01:51 +0900Taiwan公視新聞公費流感疫苗累計191萬人接種，新冠疫苗已65.5萬人施打；疾管署統計顯示均較去年同期增加，並持續監視俄羅斯疫情發展。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286304Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:59:58 +0900Taiwan公視新聞高鐵 added all-reserved-seat-free trains for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday and successfully carried about 180,000 passengers. On the highways, 高公局 forecasts congestion on multiple sections during the holiday and advises motorists to avoid peak travel times. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286305Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:53:06 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A junior high school student went missing while swimming at Laiyi Bridge in Pingtung, but was rescued after being swept into a culvert and lifted to higher ground by a swim ring. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286309Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:46:16 +0900Taiwan公視新聞South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her long-standing efforts to advance international law and prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. She investigated allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza and defended anti-apartheid figures including Mandela. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286306Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:39:49 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A Legislative Yuan report on the release of frozen funds confirmed that a retired U.S. general was invited to serve as a senior observer during the Han Kuang exercises. Defense Minister 顧立雄 said the aim was to learn from the U.S. military's combat-ready experience and improve Taiwan's armed forces' operational capabilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286315https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286315Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:30:47 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Argentine legend Messi helped his team beat Benin 3-0 with 2 assists and 1 goal—his 126th career goal—in a friendly at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, formally ending his 21-year national team career. Messi thanked fans tearfully after the match, while coach Lionel Scaloni and supporters expressed their sadness. By contrast, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo was in an awkward position after leaving the team following a clash with the new coach and making no mention of Messi. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286314https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286314Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:09:46 +0900Taiwan公視新聞With street rallies tightly restricted in Russia, people are using legal group singing to express anxiety and discontent over the war, conscription and economic pressures. The trend has spread from St. Petersburg to about 10 cities. Although organizers insist the events have no political purpose, some have evolved into veiled protests, with participants seeking support and a sense of belonging through song. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286317https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286317Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:09:45 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Beijing Wildlife Park held a contest to catch fall webworm larvae during the 十一 Golden Week holiday, calling on visitors to fight invasive species. The person who caught the greatest total weight could win up to 10 tickets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286316https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286316Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:09:45 +0900Taiwan公視新聞43歲的巴黎歌劇院首席女伶吉爾貝將於10月15日完成其26年職業生涯的最後一舞，她選擇演出《曼儂》並強調這是一聲「再見」而非終結，未來仍將繼續跳舞。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286320https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286320Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:09:44 +0900Taiwan公視新聞French students have protested aging school buildings, teacher shortages and poor conditions, calling on the government to invest in improvements. But with high public debt, a weak economy and rising bond yields putting pressure on public finances, the government faces a dilemma between cutting the deficit and meeting education needs. The budget bill faces challenges amid political divisions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286764Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:00:11 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A new development has emerged in China-EU trade talks, with the EU and China reaching a consensus on curbing Chinese hybrid car exports to Europe, aiming to reduce exports by more than half to balance the trade deficit. Both sides agreed to expand access to the Chinese market for EU products and plan to hold another high-level meeting in early 2027 to discuss the next steps. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286765Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:41:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. stocks opened higher Friday, with chip stocks leading a tech rebound as oil prices cooled and AI buying returned. The Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index all rose, while 台積電 ADR also gained. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286766Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:20:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The licensing contract dispute between 高通 and 安謀 has reached a critical stage, with a federal court in Delaware set to have a jury consider whether 安謀 breached its contract and undermined 高通's partnership with Meta. 高通 accuses 安謀 of withholding tools, violating a pricing agreement and leaking a letter. If 高通 wins, it could suspend royalty payments for 5 years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286619Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:50:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Streaming giant Netflix is reportedly planning to cut about 5% of its workforce, with an announcement possible as early as next week. Based on the company's approximately 16,000 full-time employees at the end of last year, the cuts could affect about 800 people, reflecting a cost-control strategy amid intensifying competition in the streaming market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286620Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:20:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Higher oil prices weighed on 達美航空's Q3 results, prompting it to lower its full-year earnings outlook. Despite strong premium demand, surging fuel costs dragged earnings below expectations, and shares fell in premarket trading. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286621Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SK集團 Chairman Chey Tae-won announced that, to meet growing semiconductor demand, SK海力士 has moved up the completion date for its Yongin complex to 2033 and plans to build a new complex in Gwangju, investing alongside 三星電子 to expand capacity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286182https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-21/index-en-p2.html#n3286182Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:43:28 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Selling pressure in global bond markets and inflation concerns prompted investors to seek safety, driving weekly net inflows into global money market funds to a 5-month high. U.S. stock funds saw withdrawals, but sector funds, including technology, remained popular, while bond funds continued to attract inflows.