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<title>AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-13 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 7 of 8</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html</link><description>One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 572 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 213 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.</description><language>en</language>
<item><title>New Taipei campus app registrations surpass one million; Education Department says service will expand to preschools</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344838</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344838</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:36:15 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610130107.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>新北市政府教育局長張明文宣布，「新北校園通APP」註冊人數已突破百萬，為領先各縣市的紀錄；未來服務將延伸至幼兒園，提供2歲至18歲的智慧教育服務。</description></item>
<item><title>Plague suspected in Russia; Cho Jung-tai says authorities are closely monitoring the local outbreak</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344836</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344836</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:33:34 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610130109.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Plague is suspected in Russia. Premier Cho Jung-tai said the government is highly concerned and has asked the Ministry of Health and Welfare to closely monitor the local outbreak and step up surveillance. In response to rumors concerning China, he also ordered comprehensive checks on traffic through the mini-three-links routes.</description></item>
<item><title>Energy shock from US-Iran conflict could force low-income countries to cut spending or restructure debt: IMF</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344837</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344837</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:32:32 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610130108.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The IMF warned that low-income developing countries could be forced to cut spending or restructure debt because of the energy shock caused by the US-Iran conflict.</description></item>
<item><title>A look inside Selangor’s women’s soccer training base: Chen Tzu-chen’s refusal to give up helped her land an overseas career</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344839</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344839</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:26:28 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610130106.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Taiwanese women’s soccer player Chen Tzu-chen moved to Malaysia to play for 雪蘭莪足球俱樂部. Through independent strength training and her refusal to give up, she is striving to help the team secure a place in the AFC Women’s Champions League.</description></item>
<item><title>Restored version of Osmanthus Alley heads to French film festival, bringing back the classic appeal of Chen Kun-hou and Lu Hsiao-fen</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344840</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344840</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202610130105.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台灣電影《桂花巷》4K修復版入選法國盧米埃電影節經典單元，導演陳坤厚與演員陸小芬出席放映會。國家電影及視聽文化中心完成修復並還原台語原音，獲影展創辦人弗黑莫推崇台灣為電影大國。</description></item>
<item><title>Japanese media: Anthropic plans to build its first data center in Japan in Osaka</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344669</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344669</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:23:23 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610130104.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Japanese media reported that Japan’s NTT and its subsidiary NTT DATA集團 are in talks with US AI company Anthropic to build the company’s first data center in Japan in the coastal area of southern Osaka Prefecture. Construction costs could reach 1 trillion yen, with capacity of up to 5MW. A contract is expected to be signed in fiscal 2026, with partial operations slated to begin in 2028.</description></item>
<item><title>Judge convicted of drunk driving, then drunk driving again after becoming judicial affairs officer; 懲戒法院 suspends him for 1 year</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344670</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344670</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:23:21 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610130103.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Former 宜蘭地院 judge Chang Hsuan-hao was dismissed over drunk driving and reassigned as a judicial affairs officer. He again drove drunk in February this year and injured a pedestrian. 懲戒法院 ruled that he be suspended from duty for 1 year.</description></item>
<item><title>Former employee accused of soliciting kickbacks from suppliers; 台泥綠能 seeks civil damages of more than 72 million</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344671</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344671</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:22:19 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610130102.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A former employee of 台泥綠能 is accused of soliciting kickbacks from suppliers. Prosecutors concluded their investigation and indicted 3 people. 台泥綠能 announced it will seek civil damages from the defendants and suppliers involved, with the initial claim exceeding NT$72 million.</description></item>
<item><title>Finance Ministry to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made polyamide film starting 10/19</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344672</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344672</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:17:17 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610130101.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>財政部關務署 announced that provisional anti-dumping duties will be imposed for 4 months starting 10/19 on certain polyamide film imported from China. The rate for 3 companies under 運城集團 is 0%, while the rate for all other manufacturers and exporters is 40.21%.</description></item>
<item><title>China’s Vice Minister of Transport Wang Gang named Shijiazhuang Communist Party chief</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344627</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344627</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:15:15 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610130100.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>China’s Vice Minister of Transport Wang Gang was appointed to the Hebei Provincial Standing Committee and named Communist Party chief of Shijiazhuang, replacing Zhang Chaochao, who is no longer in the post.</description></item>
<item><title>Former Chinese Academy of Engineering academician and 中南大學 president Zhang Yaoxue indicted on bribery charges</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344628</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344628</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:11:13 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610130099.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Former Chinese Academy of Engineering academician and 中南大學 president Zhang Yaoxue was indicted on bribery charges by 安徽省安慶市檢察院. 南華大學 and 中南大學 have recently seen successive investigations into corruption involving their presidents and vice presidents.</description></item>
<item><title>Yilan’s Dongshan Township candidate for Dajin village chief accused of vote-buying with rice; released on NT$50,000 bail</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344521</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344521</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:11:10 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610130098.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A candidate surnamed Chen for village chief in Dajin Village, Dongshan Township, Yilan County, is suspected of disguising vote-buying as the distribution of Penglai rice and other supplies. The Yilan District Prosecutors Office searched locations and questioned 9 people, ordering Chen released on NT$50,000 bail.</description></item>
<item><title>Fire at a sheet-metal building in Kaohsiung spreads to 3 buildings; 1 man burned, 1 commercial vehicle destroyed</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344522</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344522</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:11:08 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610130097.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A fire broke out early today at a sheet-metal building on Chenggong 1st Road in Kaohsiung’s Qianjin District, spreading to 3 buildings and several cars and motorcycles. A 66-year-old man surnamed Chen suffered burns over 18% of his body and was hospitalized with no danger to his life. A commercial passenger car was destroyed.</description></item>
<item><title>強化供水韌性 水利署拚3年完成珍珠串計畫剩餘5條管線</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344523</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344523</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:10:06 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610130096.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>水利署長林元鵬表示，為提升供水韌性，經濟部推動的「珍珠串計畫」16條管線中已完成11條，預計2至3年內完成剩餘5條，以實現北、中、南部水源互援及重要區域雙水源系統。同時提及利用AI技術提升防災運算效率及災後判釋能力，並強調跨部會整合流域治理的重要性。</description></item>
<item><title>美國喬治亞州六旗雲霄飛車意外 釀1死數人受傷</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344524</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344524</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:10:04 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610130095.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>美國喬治亞州六旗主題樂園發生雲霄飛車意外，造成1人死亡、數人受傷。事故發生在「歌利亞」雲霄飛車，園方正配合警方調查。杜安律師事務所指出此為該樂園至少第7起死亡事件，且六旗近期面臨多起與遊樂設施相關的訴訟。</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwan dollar plunges 1.9 jiao at midday, provisionally closing at 32.085</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344525</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344525</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:07:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610130094.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Taiwan dollar provisionally closed at 32.085 against the U.S. dollar at noon, plunging 1.9 jiao, with trading volume reaching US$1.635 billion.</description></item>
<item><title>He Lifeng meets vice chairman of 美中關係全國委員會, hopes to inject stability into economic ties</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344526</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344526</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:06:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610130093.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>He Lifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee and vice premier of the State Council, met with 美中關係全國委員會 Vice Chairman Greenberg in Beijing, hoping to inject certainty and stability into China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation.</description></item>
<item><title>U.S. plans to deploy low-cost hypersonic missiles, hoping to deplete China’s air defenses through sheer numbers</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344370</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344370</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:59:58 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610130092.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The U.S. Navy plans to equip carrier-based aircraft with the low-cost hypersonic Blackbeard missile developed by Castelion, aiming to deplete China’s air defenses through sheer numbers. The Pentagon plans to procure more than 12,000 missiles within 5 years, at an estimated unit cost of about US$385,000, far below the US$3.25 million cost of Lockheed Martin’s LRASM. Experts say the move could bolster the U.S. military’s stockpile of long-range precision weapons, but the vulnerability of launch platforms (aircraft carriers) remains a major constraint.</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwan International Hardware and Tools Expo opens in Taichung on 10/20, with 450 exhibitors</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344237</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344237</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:54:55 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610130091.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The 2026 Taiwan International Hardware and Tools Expo X Hardware Industry Show will take place from October 20 to 22 at 台中國際會展中心, with 450 exhibitors and more than 1,000 booths expected to draw tens of thousands of buyers. 台中市政府 has partnered with 39 brands to offer discounts, with business opportunities expected to reach NT$40 million.</description></item>
<item><title>Taichung woman found dead in bedroom with head injury, son sleeping in another room; authorities investigate</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344238</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344238</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:53:53 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610130090.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A 55-year-old woman surnamed Zhou was found dead, lying in a bedroom at her home in Taichung’s Tanzi District with an injury to her head. Her 37-year-old son said he had taken medication and gone to sleep in another room. Police and prosecutors examined the scene to determine the cause of death.</description></item>
<item><title>Average daily highway traffic during National Day holiday reaches 103.9 mvk; congestion falls by 2 tenths</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344231</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344231</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:51:51 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610130089.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>高公局指出國慶連假國道每日平均交通量為103.9百萬車公里，整體壅塞比例較去年同期減少2成。</description></item>
<item><title>Shen Boyang withdraws from prime-time drama “豆腐媽媽,” citing packed election schedule</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344232</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344232</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:49:49 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610130088.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Shen Boyang, the DPP’s Taipei mayoral candidate, said his election schedule was too packed for him to take part in filming the prime-time drama “豆腐媽媽.” He also discussed his views on urban renewal, the relocation of Songshan Airport and drug issues.</description></item>
<item><title>Poll gap widens; Su巧慧 says she will work until she leads in KMT polls, while Li Sichuan expresses confidence</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344233</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344233</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:47:47 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610130087.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The latest poll in the New Taipei mayoral race showed DPP candidate Su巧慧 leading KMT candidate Li Sichuan, 43.1% to 30.0%. Su said she would work to take the lead in polls conducted by the KMT as well, and responded to controversy over her Tamsui Science City platform. Li said public opinion mattered more than polls and discussed development plans including the New Taipei Dome and railway undergrounding.</description></item>
<item><title>335 teams register for Huazong Cup volleyball tournament; elementary school mixed division added amid declining birthrate</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344234</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344234</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:46:45 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610130086.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The 115th National 47th Huazong Cup Volleyball Championship will be held from the 17th to the 21st in Tainan’s Xuejia District, with 335 teams registered. To address the declining birthrate and schools’ team-formation needs, an “elementary school mixed division” has been added to broaden grassroots participation in volleyball.</description></item>
<item><title>President Lai: Building a healthy Taiwan; government commits resources to support physical therapists</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344235</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344235</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:44:42 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610130085.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>總統賴清德接見世界物理治療聯盟與台灣物理治療學會，表示政府積極投入資源支持物理治療師，以應對超高齡社會需求並打造健康台灣。</description></item>
<item><title>Man shakes uncontrollably while cycling; police find drugs, refer him for prosecution and fine him for drug-impaired driving</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344227</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344227</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:43:38 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610130083.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Officers from the Xinzhuang Precinct in New Taipei City spotted a man surnamed Wu shaking as he rode a bicycle on patrol. After stopping him, they found heroin and a positive saliva drug test. Police referred him for prosecution on suspicion of drug offenses and fined him for drug-impaired driving.</description></item>
<item><title>Finance Ministry: Agreement reached with 金管會 on TISA tax incentives to encourage saving a first nest egg</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344236</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344236</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:43:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610130084.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>財政部 and 金管會 have reached a preliminary agreement on tax incentives for TISA, hoping to encourage the public to save their first nest egg. The tax-exempt amount and implementation date remain under discussion.</description></item>
<item><title>U.S. plan to livestream execution by firing squad sparks international outcry; House speaker fears it could become a recruiting tool for terrorists</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344228</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344228</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:42:36 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610130082.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The U.S. military’s plan to livestream the execution of Hassan by firing squad has sparked international outrage. House Speaker Johnson fears the footage could become a recruiting tool for terrorists, while Archbishop Broglio urged Catholics not to participate in the firing squad. Australian officials and the United Nations human rights chief also condemned the plan.</description></item>
<item><title>Yam peels and mesona leaf powder fetch high prices; Taoyuan agricultural research station develops new processing technologies</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344229</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344229</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:41:34 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610130081.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>農業部桃園區農業改良場 has made breakthroughs in processing yam and mesona, developing yam peel into a health-functional product and a mesona leaf powder technology to boost value and save energy.</description></item>
<item><title>Suspected sales of hacked Japanese B-CAS cards caused more than NT$600 million in infringement; police arrest 4 for prosecution</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344230</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344230</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:41:32 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610130080.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Police found that a man surnamed Lin and 4 others had set up a satellite equipment company and allegedly imported and sold hacked Japanese B-CAS cards to illegally access pay-TV channels. The estimated market value of the infringement exceeded NT$600 million, and the case was referred for prosecution.</description></item>
<item><title>Charged with breach of trust and fraudulently obtaining property, Changhua township representatives council chair denies wrongdoing and seeks vindication</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344213</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344213</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:39:30 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610130079.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The chair of a Changhua County township representatives council was accused of using an official vehicle to give a friend rides and fraudulently claiming transportation expenses. Changhua prosecutors charged the defendant with breach of trust and fraudulently obtaining property; the defendant denied wrongdoing and sought vindication.</description></item>
<item><title>Father of Miaoli township representative candidate detained and barred from visits over alleged cash vote-buying</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344214</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344214</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:37:28 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610130078.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>苗栗地檢署 investigated allegations that the father of a township representative candidate surnamed Kang bought votes with cash payments of 1000 to 3000 yuan. Citing substantial evidence of criminal involvement and a risk of flight or collusion, prosecutors sought detention and a ban on visits, which was approved. Another 4 people were ordered to remain at their residences.</description></item>
<item><title>IMF sees Taiwan's economic growth exceeding 10%; 國發會: Expand AI dividend across industries</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344215</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344215</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:37:25 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610130077.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>國際貨幣基金（IMF）將台灣今年實質GDP成長率預估由5.2%大幅調升至10.7%，國發會表示政府將推動「AI新十大建設」等政策，促進AI紅利擴散至百工百業。</description></item>
<item><title>台泥 shareholders approve European listing plan; Chang An-ping: Company will retain absolute control</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344216</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344216</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:37:23 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610130076.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台泥 shareholders approved a European listing plan for its subsidiary Cimpor International Holdings, with public ownership expected to be no less than 10%. 台泥 will retain absolute control. Chang An-ping said the listing would have no effect on existing shareholders and noted that the company has about NT$148 billion in cash and time deposits.</description></item>
<item><title>CPC's Fifth Plenum to convene; 18 secret directives issued to maintain stability</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344210</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344210</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:35 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610130073.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>中共20屆中央委員會第五次全體會議將於10月26日在北京召開，據X平台「爆點週刊」報導，中共中央下發密令部署18項維穩安保措施，涵蓋情報收集、人員管控及網路輿情引導等。</description></item>
<item><title>IMF warns global economic resilience is being tested; energy prices and public debt pressures add to risks</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344208</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344208</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:21 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610130075.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>IMF's latest World Economic Outlook report says AI investment is supporting global growth, but conflict in the Middle East, rising energy and food prices, and public debt pressures are testing economic resilience. It forecasts global inflation rising to 4.7% in 2026 and growth of 3.1%; without mitigating measures, growth would be just 2.5%.</description></item>
<item><title>Taoyuan shooting over financial dispute injures 1; police take suspect in for further investigation</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344209</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344209</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:27:19 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610130074.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A shooting occurred in Luzhu District, Taoyuan City, leaving a man with a gunshot wound to the thigh. He is not in life-threatening condition. Police took the person involved in the case in for questioning. The case is related to a debt dispute of about NT$4 million, and investigators are looking further into the circumstances and the source of the firearm.</description></item>
<item><title>Renmei Pumping Station in Niaosong, Kaohsiung, to add pumps; completion expected in February 116</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344211</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344211</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:25:15 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610130072.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>高雄市水利局 is carrying out an emergency project to upgrade flood-control facilities at the Renmei Pumping Station, adding 2 submersible electric pumps at a total cost of about NT$6.65 million. The project is expected to be completed in February next year to boost flood-control capacity in the Renmei area of Niaosong.</description></item>
<item><title>China cuts export tax rebate benefits for new energy vehicles; experts say move could ease trade friction</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344212</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344212</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:25:13 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610130071.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Chinese government will cut the value-added tax export rebate rate for new energy vehicles from 13% to 9%, effective next April. Experts say the move could help ease external trade friction, curb low-price competition in overseas markets and steer the industry from price competition toward competition based on product strength. Lower-end models that rely on tax rebates for profits are likely to be hit hardest.</description></item>
<item><title>陽明交大 analyzes how listeners distinguish beat from bit, exploring the influence of native languages on foreign-language learning</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344122</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344122</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:13:52 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610130061.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>陽明交大 found that learning a second language is constrained by the sound categories of one’s native language. Taking beat and bit as examples, Taiwanese learners easily confuse them because their vowels are similar to those in Mandarin Chinese, and rely on sound duration to tell them apart. Their pronunciation tends to move closer to that of their native language.</description></item>
<item><title>Thai Air Force to Monitor Military Facilities in Central Laos, Assess Major Powers’ Influence and Intentions</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344018</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344018</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:10:50 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610130060.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Thai Air Force Commander 希沙 said the force will continue monitoring the development of Chinese air force bases in Laos to assess major powers’ influence and intentions, and coordinate with the government and Foreign Ministry in response to changing regional geopolitics.</description></item>
<item><title>Pesticide Fipronil Exceeds Limit in Chinese White Radishes; 24 Metric Tons Intercepted at Border</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344019</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344019</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:09:47 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610130059.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration announced the latest border inspection results. A shipment of 24 metric tons of white radishes imported from China was intercepted for exceeding the limit for the pesticide fipronil, while about 15 metric tons of cabbage from Vietnam was intercepted for exceeding the limit for the heavy metal cadmium. All other noncompliant products were returned or destroyed.</description></item>
<item><title>Animal welfare groups launch another referendum drive to ban wild boar snares, submit 1.2萬 copies of proposal to Central Election Commission</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344020</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344020</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:06:45 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610130058.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Animal welfare groups gathered more than 1.2萬 copies of the proposal within 35 days and submitted them to the Central Election Commission to launch a referendum calling for a ban on the use, distribution and manufacture of wild boar snares, as well as amendments to the Animal Protection Act to regulate them at the source.</description></item>
<item><title>Riyadh Airport Attacked; Saudi Arabia Issues No Alert, Faces Dilemma Between Protecting the Public and Avoiding Social Unrest</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344016</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344016</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:03:43 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610130057.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Riyadh International Airport in Saudi Arabia was hit by a deadly attack. Authorities had previously stopped issuing alerts to maintain social stability, prompting questions about its defensive capabilities and public safety; the civil defense department subsequently reissued threat alerts.</description></item>
<item><title>Defense Ministry proposes dedicated pilot system; Koo Li-hsiung confident it will reduce mid-career departures</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344017</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344017</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:03:41 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610130056.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Defense Ministry has proposed a dedicated pilot system that would allow senior lieutenant colonel- and colonel-level pilots to extend their service to age 58 to retain talent. Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung said he was confident the measure would help reduce mid-career departures.</description></item>
<item><title>China sanctions officials from Taiwan's diplomatic allies; Chiu Chui-cheng calls it a new form of transnational repression against Taiwan</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344012</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344012</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:59:39 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610130055.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>China announced countermeasures against officials from Paraguay and Belize. Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng strongly condemned the move as a new form of transnational repression against Taiwan and said Taiwan would respond.</description></item>
<item><title>China sanctions officials from Taiwan's diplomatic allies Paraguay and Belize; U.S. statement opposes Beijing's coercion</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344013</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344013</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:58:37 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610130054.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The U.S. State Department opposed China's sanctions against officials from Paraguay and Belize over their dealings with Taiwan, calling them coercive. Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said China was extending “transnational repression” to Taiwan's diplomatic allies.</description></item>
<item><title>China sanctions officials from Taiwan's diplomatic allies; Chen Ming-chi calls it another case of transnational repression</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344014</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344014</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:56:34 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610130053.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>China imposed countermeasures against officials from Paraguay and Belize. Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi criticized the move as a case of transnational repression and stressed that Taiwan's international visibility was increasing, questioning whether China intended to sanction the whole world.</description></item>
<item><title>Tech stocks retreat; 台股 falls more than 1,000 points intraday to test the 48,000 mark</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344015</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344015</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:56:32 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610130052.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>受美國費城半導體指數下跌及日韓股市走弱拖累，台股盤中重跌逾1200點回測48000點關卡；台積電、聯發科等科技股領跌，金融股與台塑四寶表現強勁撐盤。</description></item>
<item><title>14-year-old in France takes gun to school hidden in guitar case, wounds principal and teacher</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343881</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343881</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:55:30 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610130051.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A shooting occurred at Joseph-Racan middle school in Aubagne, southern France. A 14-year-old male student fired a hunting rifle hidden in a guitar case, wounding the 53-year-old principal and a 37-year-old teacher. School staff subsequently subdued the suspect, who was taken into custody.</description></item>
<item><title>Neihu murder-suicide: Woman stabbed 19 times and killed; man sentenced to life in prison in second trial</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343882</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343882</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:52:28 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610130050.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>In the Neihu murder-suicide, a man surnamed Su, who was staying at Shih Hsin University, stabbed a woman surnamed Tsai 19 times with a knife after becoming angry when she asked to break up, killing her before taking his own life. The Shilin District Court sentenced him to life in prison in the first trial. 台灣高等法院 dismissed the appeal in the second trial, making the sentence final.</description></item>
<item><title>華爾街日報: China's vicious debt cycle weighs on economic growth and affects the world</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344021</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344021</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:21:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610130026.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>華爾街日報 reported that credit to China's nonfinancial sector has surpassed 300% of GDP, with rapidly mounting debt weighing on domestic economic growth and affecting global trade. Although the Chinese government has stressed that central government debt is under control, high debt levels among local government financing vehicles and companies have led to wasted resources and export dumping, with the annual trade surplus topping $1 trillion. Experts say that unless China changes its growth model, which relies on investment and exports, its financial system will gradually deteriorate.</description></item>
<item><title>International buzz: Is China eyeing a new target for an attack on Taiwan? Not Penghu, but this island of 19,000 people is expected to become a new powder keg between the U.S. and China!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344939</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344939</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171700">風傳媒</source><description>Chinese scholars argued at a seminar in Guangzhou in June that the Batanes Islands are a geographic extension of Taiwan and therefore belong to China. 海光基金會 director Ray Powell said the move shows that China cares about the law, and the islands could become a new U.S.-China flashpoint.</description></item>
<item><title>Didn't buy an Apple or Samsung tablet? Insiders recommend 1 brand with better value for money: “Great picture quality, lots of features, long battery life and very durable”—well worth the price</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344940</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344940</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:59:14 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171308">風傳媒</source><description>好市多 has restocked the TCL TAB A1 Plus tablet. Users have shared positive reviews of its large screen, long battery life and great value for money, calling it a quality choice for older adults to watch shows and for the whole family to share.</description></item>
<item><title>Returns beat 0050 and actively managed ETFs! Ruan Mu-hua reveals the key to “this fund's” high yield: it goes ex-dividend after 台積電's earnings call</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344941</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344941</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:49:49 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171889">風傳媒</source><description>Financial expert Ruan Mu-hua wrote on Facebook on October 13 that 群益半導體 ETF (00927) pays a distribution of NT$2, with an annualized distribution yield of about 20%. Its return since the start of 2026 has exceeded 107.6%, the highest among high-dividend ETFs. The fourth-quarter performance of 00927 will depend on the outlook from 台積電 and 聯發科 at their earnings calls.</description></item>
<item><title>U.S. military plans livestreamed execution by firing squad for Fort Hood shooter! Speaker Johnson fears it could become a terrorist recruitment tool, while an archbishop urges Catholics not to serve on the firing squad</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344942</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344942</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:48:58 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171888">風傳媒</source><description>The U.S. military is considering livestreaming the execution by firing squad of Fort Hood shooter Hasan, drawing strong opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson, Archbishop Timothy Broglio and the international community, who fear it could become a terrorist recruitment tool or violate human rights standards.</description></item>
<item><title>China sanctions ministers from 2 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies; Foreign Ministry calls it absurd: Is it going to sanction the whole world?</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344943</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344943</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:40:44 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171886">風傳媒</source><description>China's Foreign Ministry announced on the 12th sanctions against 2 ministers from Belize and Paraguay, accusing them of supporting Taiwan independence. Taiwan's Foreign Ministry and premier strongly condemned the move as an act of hegemony and reiterated their resolve to safeguard freedom, democracy and regional peace.</description></item>
<item><title>Is a new ABF upcycle coming? Substrate leader returns to the NT$1,000 mark; experts watch 3 signals: big investors are still buying</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344944</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344944</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:34:56 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171883">風傳媒</source><description>欣興 shares surged 20.8% to return to the NT$1,000 mark, driven by foreign investor buying and expectations of an ABF shortage. Investor A-Hsun stressed that this upcycle is underpinned by a sharp rise in actual revenue and a shift in the AI product mix. 高盛 forecasts that the shortage will continue through 2028.</description></item>
<item><title>Lifestyle buzz》Taking a driverless taxi to the airport: Is it practical? 華爾街日報 puts it to the test: pleasant, but too slow</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344945</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344945</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171688">風傳媒</source><description>A 華爾街日報 reporter tested Waymo's driverless taxi and found it cheaper than Uber and Lyft and a pleasant experience, but the indirect route and speed limits made the trip take twice as long as usual.</description></item>
<item><title>NT$6,000 gone! Latest technology-based traffic enforcement goes into effect next January: violations in 1 county or city will bring an instant ticket; car and scooter drivers, beware</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344946</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344946</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:25:36 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171882">風傳媒</source><description>Hsinchu City Police Department announced the addition or adjustment of technology-based enforcement equipment at 7 locations, targeting red-light running and failure to yield to pedestrians. The public education period runs through Jan. 11, 2027, with tickets to be issued starting on the 12th to improve traffic safety.</description></item>
<item><title>Where is Taiwan's best beef noodle soup? The 2026 Beef Noodle Festival announces its winner, with foodies raving: the broth is light and not greasy, and the beef tendon melts in your mouth</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344947</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344947</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:25:27 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171874">風傳媒</source><description>The 2026 Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival was held at Taipei Expo Park in Yuanshan from Oct. 9 to 11, drawing 115 culinary teams and offering total prize money of NT$200,000. The braised gold awards in the fresh-prepared category went to 阿牛牛肉麵 and 叁食初, while the clear-broth gold awards went to 南港燴館中餐廳 and 「犒」. The packaged-meal category also selected 10 top picks each for braised and clear-broth noodles, serving as a food guide for the public.</description></item>
<item><title>EU launches its largest-ever sanctions against Russia, defying Trump's “Russian oil deal”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344948</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344948</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:19:28 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171880">風傳媒</source><description>The EU approved 1,569 new sanctions targeting Russia's military-industrial complex on Oct. 12. Despite U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin reaching a diesel supply deal, the EU is pressing ahead with increased economic pressure on Russia in support of Ukraine.</description></item>
<item><title>Former 台泥綠能 employee suspected of breach of trust! Company seeks more than NT$72 million in damages and strengthens internal controls for procurement and tendering</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344949</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344949</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:15:57 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171879">風傳媒</source><description>台泥綠能 announced it will seek more than NT$72 million in civil damages over a case involving a former employee suspected of breach of trust. It has also launched organizational restructuring and measures to strengthen procurement controls to protect the company's interests and prevent a recurrence.</description></item>
<item><title>“A wedding downstairs, a baby's 100-day celebration upstairs!” Man attends 2 banquets on the same day; bride discovers the truth and breaks down</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344950</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344950</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:12:44 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171878">風傳媒</source><description>Wu Linfeng, a man from Liupanshui, Guizhou, held a wedding and a 100-day celebration for his child on different floors on the same day, sparking ethical controversy and police involvement. Officials determined that the case did not constitute bigamy, but are handling related financial disputes.</description></item>
<item><title>Is the Kuomintang’s 2028 candidate not Lu Hsiu-yen? Huang Wei-han offers 2 reasons why “this person has the best chance”: Only he can stand on equal footing with Lai Ching-te</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344951</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344951</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:09:19 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171876">風傳媒</source><description>Media commentator Huang Wei-han analyzed the Kuomintang’s candidates for the 2028 presidential election, saying Han Kuo-yu has the best chance because of his strategic advantage in presiding over the National Day rally and his pro-U.S. stance. A 震傳媒 poll showed Chiang Wan-an leading with 20.4% support, followed by Han Kuo-yu at 18.9%, Lu Hsiu-yen at 16.6% and Cheng Li-wun at 4.3%.</description></item>
<item><title>Where can you go abroad with a budget of just NT$20,000? In-the-know travelers recommend 6 affordable countries with great value for money and beautiful scenery: a 5-day, 4-night trip for under NT$15,000</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344952</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344952</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:05:35 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171865">風傳媒</source><description>Travel expert Lily said budget-conscious travelers with NT$20,000 can use low-cost airlines and carefully selected accommodations to take 4- to 5-day short trips to 6 countries in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam is the cheapest option, costing just NT$12,400.</description></item>
<item><title>NT$930,000 Hermès bag doused in red wine! 富錦樹 releases recording to refute claim: No one entered the private dining room</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344953</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344953</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:04:40 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171873">風傳媒</source><description>苗懂 CEO Annie Miao alleged that her Hermès bag was stained with red wine while dining at a restaurant under 富錦樹. 富錦樹 responded by releasing audio and surveillance footage, saying no one witnessed the staining and no staff entered the private dining room while she was away from the table. The parties dispute responsibility and the amount of compensation.</description></item>
<item><title>Explainer: Do overtime pay and perfect-attendance bonuses count? A complete guide to labor insurance insured salary: What are employment insurance, occupational accident insurance and labor pensions?</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344954</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344954</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:02:21 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171872">風傳媒</source><description>The 勞動部勞工保險局 reminded employers to accurately report insured salaries for labor insurance, employment insurance and occupational accident insurance, as well as monthly labor pension contribution wages, based on workers’ total monthly salaries. This includes items considered wages, such as overtime pay and bonuses. If pay varies or is irregular, employers should calculate the amount using the average of the most recent 3 months and may adjust the salary bracket at any time. Violations may result in penalties and liability for compensation.</description></item>
<item><title>If the water supply at home is really cut off for several days, how much water should one person set aside per day? The official recommendation is more than many people think</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344300</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344300</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11170977">風傳媒</source><description>Based on the Taiwan Public Safety Guide, this article explains home emergency supply standards, recommending at least 3 liters of drinking and cooking water per person per day and 7 days’ worth of supplies for each household. It calculates that a family of 4 needs 84 liters for 7 days, or about 56 bottles of 1.5-liter water. The article clarifies that this amount does not include water for daily needs such as bathing and laundry, and also offers advice on storing water and drinking it safely after service is restored.</description></item>
<item><title>Business buzz: 沃爾瑪 is locked in a battle with “robots”! Replacing workers who walk 20,000 steps a day turns out to be a surprisingly difficult task…</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344299</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344299</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171686">風傳媒</source><description>沃爾瑪 (Walmart) is trying to use robots to take over heavy warehouse work, including moving and shelving goods, but is facing technical hurdles.</description></item>
<item><title>Ignite dreams with passion! 南山人壽 dance competition sparks excitement among young people and creates a career-launching platform</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344301</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344301</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:59:29 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171871">風傳媒</source><description>南山人壽 held the second 南山 dance competition at the Shalun Creative Park, attracting 367 dancers and aiming to create a platform for young people to prepare for their careers. It also held a range of activities, including summer camps, scholarships and creative proposal contests, to deepen its campus engagement and nurture talent.</description></item>
<item><title>台泥 is “adding another leg”! Shareholders approve European listing plan at special meeting as Chang An-ping laments domestic system limits technology’s potential</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344302</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344302</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:57:27 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171870">風傳媒</source><description>台泥 shareholders approved a plan for its subsidiary Cimpor International to list in Europe, aiming to expand its sources of European funding and strengthen the application of low-carbon technologies while retaining control of the parent company.</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwan’s best shopping destination isn’t 全聯 or 寶雅! Foreign visitors recommend 1 must-visit spot that’s “open 24 hours, cheap and full of bargains”: a shopper’s paradise with everything you need</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344303</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344303</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:56:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11049503">風傳媒</source><description>This report looks at how Taiwan’s 小北百貨, with its wide range of products and low prices, has been dubbed the “Taiwanese version of 唐吉訶德” by foreign visitors. Drawing on experiences shared online, it notes the store’s 24-hour service and yellow signs, and contrasts its prices with the high cost of hardware and household goods in Europe and the United States to explain why it has become a must-visit destination for foreign tourists in Taiwan.</description></item>
<item><title>What is the “abandon Taiwan” theory? Will the United States abandon Taiwan? A look at arguments on both sides and years of controversy</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344304</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344304</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171788">風傳媒</source><description>This article examines the definition, history and controversy surrounding the “abandon Taiwan” theory, covering the views of scholars such as John Mearsheimer and Kavanagh, and exploring the implications for the U.S. economy and its alliances.</description></item>
<item><title>Japanese poll: China is the biggest threat; 76% of Japanese worry about a “Taiwan contingency,” but only 9.9% support the Self-Defense Forces joining a conflict</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344305</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344305</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:46:21 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171850">風傳媒</source><description>新聞通信調查會 released a poll on October 10 showing that 76.7% of Japanese worry China could use force against Taiwan, while only 9.9% support the Self-Defense Forces joining a conflict. Public opinion favors avoiding direct military involvement, even as politicians promote Taiwan-Japan defense cooperation and military exercises in the southwestern islands.</description></item>
<item><title>批監管比牛奶、洗衣機還鬆 微軟總裁籲建立「緊急煞車」機制 AI技術失控風險真的劇增嗎</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344306</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344306</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:41:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171864">風傳媒</source><description>微軟總裁布萊德·史密斯於BBC專訪中警告，全球AI法規監管比牛奶、洗衣機還寬鬆，呼籲建立事故通報與「緊急煞車」機制，獲OpenAI、Anthropic等龍頭企業公開響應。</description></item>
<item><title>How can you win NT$10 million from a receipt just by shopping in Taiwan? The government isn’t simply giving away money—the real purpose is to prevent one thing</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344310</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344310</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11170912">風傳媒</source><description>Taiwan’s government introduced its uniform-invoice prize system in 1951 to encourage people to request receipts through the chance to win prizes, enabling transaction checks and helping prevent tax evasion. The prizes are funded by a share of business tax revenue. The current NT$10 million special prize was introduced in 2011, and the system has produced many winners. It has also adopted cloud invoices as technology has advanced.</description></item>
<item><title>Business buzz: Chinese cars flood UK streets! 1 in every 6 new cars is made in China; they cost only half as much and perform better!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344309</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344309</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171682">風傳媒</source><description>The Jaecoo SUV brand under Chinese automaker Chery has quickly become a bestseller in the UK. In the first half of 2026, nearly one-sixth of cars in the UK market were Chinese brands, with imports doubling year over year and raising concerns across the global auto industry.</description></item>
<item><title>Trump plans to buy diesel from Russia; lawmakers from both parties condemn the move as illegal</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344308</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344308</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171794">風傳媒</source><description>Trump plans to import large quantities of diesel from Russia to lower prices in the United States and suspend related sanctions until 2027. The move has drawn strong opposition from lawmakers in both parties, who accuse him of violating laws banning Russian energy imports. Ukraine and Western allies have also criticized the plan.</description></item>
<item><title>Why is there so little ash after a person is cremated? It isn’t all burned away—the real reason, explained by a funeral expert</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344307</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344307</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171841">風傳媒</source><description>A funeral expert explains the science behind the small amount of ash left after cremation. The body’s water and organic matter vaporize and dissipate under high temperatures, leaving only heat-resistant inorganic minerals in the bones, which are ground into a small amount of ash.</description></item>
<item><title>Not 85度C or Louisa! Taiwan’s strongest coffee chain: TOP 10 crowned for “great quality, reliable service and a comfortable setting”—a favorite for work and study</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344311</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344311</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:29:42 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171860">風傳媒</source><description>《網路溫度計DailyView》 released its ranking of online buzz for Taiwan’s coffee chains for September-October 2026. 星巴克 topped the list with nearly 100,000 mentions, while Louisa and 85度C ranked second and third.</description></item>
<item><title>At least 20 killed and 356 injured after Houthis attack civilian airport in Saudi Arabia; several airlines announce flight suspensions</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344312</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344312</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:25:19 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171858">風傳媒</source><description>Yemen's Houthi forces continued attacking Riyadh and Dammam airports in Saudi Arabia from Oct. 6 to 10, leaving at least 20 dead and 356 injured. The United States is assessing whether to intervene militarily, several airlines have suspended flights, and Riyadh airport will remain closed until Oct. 17, as regional security conditions remain severe.</description></item>
<item><title>台北投給她的34萬票如今支持誰？黃珊珊5問蔣萬安、沈伯洋</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344313</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344313</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:24:35 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171857">風傳媒</source><description>Taipei Mayor Huang Shan-shan posted a response on the 13th amid debate over where the votes would go, posing 五 questions to Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang. She stressed that candidates should focus on their platforms and people's livelihoods, rather than calculating their vote bases.</description></item>
<item><title>Memory stocks suffer a broad sell-off! 南亞科 falls below NT$500, 華邦電 drops more than 8%: Why has China's 長鑫存儲 sparked market panic with its new technology?</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344314</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344314</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:21:23 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171854">風傳媒</source><description>長鑫存儲 announced progress on a new DRAM architecture, triggering a steep decline in memory stocks worldwide. 南亞科 fell below NT$500, while 旺宏 and 華邦電 plunged more than 8%. The market is concerned about Chinese manufacturers catching up technologically and the risks of AI investment.</description></item>
<item><title>Liu Xueyi and Tan Songyun's 《蘭香如故》 loses out! The champion of 2026's top 10 Chinese dramas is this series: it surpasses 《早春晴朗》 to become a hit, with online views topping 3.5 billion and rave reviews</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344315</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344315</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:19:09 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171636">風傳媒</source><description>Competition in the 2026 Chinese drama market is fierce, with multiple series surpassing 1 billion online views. 《逐玉》 topped the rankings with 3.59 billion, followed by 《主角》 with 2.043 billion. The shows span genres including suspense, historical drama and urban romance, reflecting strong audience interest in diverse content.</description></item>
<item><title>25-year-old influencer reveals mid-stage liver cancer! Fundraising goal suddenly raised, drawing online backlash; Alisasa speaks out, urging people to verify before donating</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344316</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344316</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:17:12 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171855">風傳媒</source><description>25-year-old influencer James Party sparked controversy after revealing a cancer diagnosis and soliciting donations, raising the fundraising target without making diagnostic documents public. Influencer Alisasa urged the public to verify information before donating, to avoid having their goodwill betrayed.</description></item>
<item><title>Foreign investors flee South Korean stocks—is Taiwan next? SK Hynix and Samsung get hammered; Ruan Mu-hua reveals 2 key moats for Taiwanese firms: Don't panic</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344317</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344317</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:16:51 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171852">風傳媒</source><description>South Korean stocks plunged amid foreign investor withdrawals and a vacuum in share buyback demand. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index also fell, affected by technological breakthroughs at China's 長鑫存儲. Ruan Mu-hua said Taiwan has protective moats thanks to its broad supply chain and 台積電's strengths in advanced logic chips, and there is no need for excessive panic.</description></item>
<item><title>長榮 and Singapore Airlines lose out! Top 10 airlines with the world's best in-flight Wi-Fi: “This one” takes the crown, with passengers praising smooth video calls and social media posting</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344318</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344318</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:02:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171837">風傳媒</source><description>Skytrax released its latest “World's Best Inflight WiFi” rankings, with 長榮航空 placing ninth as the only Taiwanese carrier on the list. 卡達航空 took the top spot. Low-Earth-orbit satellite technology such as 星鏈 is key to improving the in-flight internet experience, with 7 of the top 10 airlines using the technology.</description></item>
<item><title>Husband dies, leaving NT$30 million: Must his wife split it equally with the children? If eligible, she can first claim NT$13 million and still inherit the estate</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344319</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344319</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:01:53 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171846">風傳媒</source><description>The article explains how an estate is divided when a spouse dies under the statutory property regime. It says the surviving spouse, in addition to inheritance rights, can claim a share of the difference in remaining marital property. This right not only increases the spouse's share but can also be deducted from the total estate to reduce taxes. The article also details the calculation method, deadline and payment obligations.</description></item>
<item><title>台積電 unveils business opportunities worth more than NT$90 billion! 聯電 and 世界先進 stand to gain from the second wave of AI dividends; Japanese foreign investors' target prices revealed</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344320</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3344320</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:01:31 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171833">風傳媒</source><description>日系外資發布報告指出，台積電因AI先進製程需求強勁而調整成熟製程產能，每年釋出約30億美元商機。聯電與世界先進有望承接訂單成為AI第二波受益者，外資同步上調兩家公司目標價並給予正面評等。</description></item>
<item><title>International buzz》Made in Silicon Valley！The ultra-high-end NGC phone worn on the chests of U.S. soldiers has become the latest weapon on the drone battlefield…</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343944</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343944</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171677">風傳媒</source><description>The U.S. Army has issued “Next Generation Command and Control” (NGC2) to frontline soldiers. The device is a smartphone integrating communications, maps and AI tools, designed to improve reliable communications during dispersed operations.</description></item>
<item><title>Is a Kaohsiung Municipal Children’s Park on the way？Chen Chi-mai reveals 3 possible sites：This 1 area is the top choice and “could happen the soonest”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343943</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343943</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171836">風傳媒</source><description>Kaohsiung City Councilor Chung Yi-chung questioned Mayor Chen Chi-mai about plans for a municipal children’s park. Chen said 3 sites are under consideration：near Daliao MRT Station, in the Zhonglun development area, and at Fengxiang Park and nearby Taiwan Sugar land. The site next to Daliao MRT Station is seen as the fastest option to move forward because of its convenient transportation, but further calculations and comparisons are needed.</description></item>
<item><title>More than 400,000 room stays have benefited from domestic tourism subsidies！Hualien, Taitung and Yilan take the top 3 spots：How long will the NT$1.53 billion budget last？</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343945</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343945</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:59:48 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171773">風傳媒</source><description>The Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications is offering weekday accommodation subsidies for domestic travel. As of Oct. 7, more than 400,000 room stays had received subsidies, using NT$390 million of the budget. Hualien, Taitung and Yilan ranked as the top 3 beneficiaries. The program is scheduled to run through Nov. 30, but applications will be suspended earlier if the funding runs out.</description></item>
<item><title>台積電法說會15日登場！營收年增率連3月攀升，現在進場還來得及？美媒揭密股價上漲「關鍵點」</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343946</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343946</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:58:57 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171843">風傳媒</source><description>台積電將於10月15日舉行第三季法說會，受AI需求帶動，7至9月月營收年增率連3月攀升至54.6%。美媒《The Motley Fool》指出，台積電預估本益比約27倍，低於英特爾及AMD，估值具吸引力，法說會營運展望將影響股價走勢。</description></item>
<item><title>South Korean stocks plunge 6% and Taiwan stocks tumble more than 1,000 points：Should investors flee？Fund managers reveal key investment strategies and warn against focusing only on AI</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343947</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343947</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:58:23 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171844">風傳媒</source><description>受美國科技股拖累，韓股與台股今日大幅下跌。野村投信與霸菱亞洲指出，AI供應鏈動能強勁，2026年EPS年增率預估達77.3%，中長期仍具結構性成長機會，建議投資人聚焦高獲利與低評價個股。</description></item>
<item><title>Not Chiang Wan-an or Cheng Li-wun！Scholar reveals Han Kuo-yu’s calculation in going off script at National Day event：This KMT heavyweight is low-key but active</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343948</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343948</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:55:57 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171842">風傳媒</source><description>Scholar Shen Jung-chin analyzed Han Kuo-yu’s unscripted criticism of the Presidential Office and Cabinet leaders at the National Day event, saying it was preparation for possible turmoil in the Kuomintang after the year-end local elections. A review of KMT heavyweights such as Lu Hsiu-yen and Chiang Wan-an and their moves concerning the party chairmanship and the 2028 election points to a possible prelude to infighting if the party fares poorly.</description></item>
<item><title>News decoded》Air Force admits F-16Vs are not fully equipped with “Viper Shield”：What is this electronic warfare system, and why is it important？</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343949</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343949</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:51:33 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171839">風傳媒</source><description>After the first F-16V fighter jets arrived in Taiwan, the Ministry of National Defense confirmed that software for the “Viper Shield” electronic warfare system was incomplete, delaying delivery. Legislators demanded a written report within 2 weeks clarifying the installation progress of the hardware and software and the status of testing.</description></item>
<item><title>Military drones found to contain Chinese-made chips：Koo Li-hsiung explains why and vows strict inspections to eliminate the red supply chain</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343950</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343950</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:47:48 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171835">風傳媒</source><description>Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung responded to allegations that Chinese-made chips were used in a military drone procurement, saying the issue arose because units had failed to inspect items in the past when making small purchases. The military now strictly requires inspections even when purchasing just 2 or 4 drones, to eliminate risks from the red supply chain.</description></item>
<item><title>Han Kuo-yu singles out Cho Jung-tai for criticism over refusing to countersign in National Day speech; Cho: It was a passive and necessary measure</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343951</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343951</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:47:31 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11171840">風傳媒</source><description>Responding on the 13th to Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu’s criticism of Premier Cho Jung-tai for refusing to countersign bills in his National Day speech, Cho said the move was necessary to uphold constitutional order. The two sides differ over the spirit of the Constitution and the separation of powers. Cho reiterated the Executive Yuan’s position and said the door to communication remains open.</description></item>
<item><title>What happens if you don’t pay National Health Insurance premiums? Can you still see a doctor? Your wages and bank deposits could be seized! A guide to late fees, card suspension risks and how to make up payments</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343952</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p7.html#n3343952</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:45:42 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171807">風傳媒</source><description>This article details the legal consequences of unpaid National Health Insurance premiums and ways to address them, including late-fee calculations, the threshold for administrative enforcement and conditions for suspending benefits. It also provides guidance on insurance coverage after leaving a job and how to pay overdue premiums online.</description></item>
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