https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 385 items from 8 sources; Taiwan, 358 items from 13 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348816Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:28:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChuang Kai-hsun was nominated for best lead actor in a drama program at the Golden Bell Awards for 客家電視台’s “Urban Founding Father.” Asked about Tsai Kang-yung facing a backlash from Chinese internet users after attending a campaign event for 民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, Chuang said expressing opinions should be as natural as sunlight and air, and people should not fear certain forces. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348817Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:27:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Keelung City Government announced it would cancel the NT$182 million “minor works” budget, which had the character of councilor-discretionary funds, and consolidate it under the Civil Affairs Department’s “neighborhood projects” budget category to strengthen safeguards and professional assessment. The move follows prosecutors’ investigation of Kuomintang city councilor Tseng Chi-yen on suspicion of benefiting a contractor. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348456Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:17:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA疾管署 said flu activity has declined gradually for 3 consecutive weeks, with 144 new severe cases and 46 deaths reported last week. One man in his 40s, who had not been vaccinated for 2 years and had a history of chronic illness, died after contracting influenza A and developing septic shock and multiple organ failure. 疾管署 urged high-risk groups to get vaccinated as soon as possible. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348371Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:14:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPremier Cho Jung-tai said amendments to adjust benefits for military personnel, police officers and firefighters would be proposed depending on the outcome of the constitutional interpretation or consensus among various sectors. He stressed that fairness should be considered, rather than providing across-the-board guarantees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348372Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:14:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Labor clarified that employers are not required to support a migrant worker’s entire family if she becomes pregnant; if she is unable to perform her job, the employer and worker may mutually agree to end the contract. Domestic migrant workers are entitled only to unpaid maternity leave, while the government has budgeted NT$2 billion for respite services. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348373Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:14:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIMF sharply raised its forecast for Taiwan’s economic growth this year to 10.7%, making it the only economy in the world expected to post double-digit growth. Scholars from various countries said the forecast was reasonable, noting that Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is benefiting from AI demand and could sustain its growth momentum for several years. They recommended that Taiwan invest its returns in other industries to diversify risk. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348173Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:11:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe ASEAN Briefing for Oct. 13, 2026 covers economic and financial developments across the region: Vietnam received an investment-grade credit rating; Laos raised the minimum monthly salary for public servants and increased education and public health budgets; Singapore’s core inflation rose, raising the prospect of monetary tightening by its central bank; the Philippines recorded net foreign capital outflows; Myanmar’s manufacturing PMI fell below the boom-bust threshold; 亞洲航空 discussed government financing support; competition intensified in Thailand’s green energy market; Cambodia’s rubber exports surged; and Indonesia consolidated 23 state-owned industrial park operators. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348174https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348174Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:10:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Finance announced its key policy priorities for next year, allocating NT$235.7 billion to distribute NT$10,000 in cash to each person so everyone can share in the AI dividend. It will also advance the Youth Housing Loan 3.0 program, amendments to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures, and revisions to laws including the Securities Transaction Tax Act, while maintaining a balance between revenue and expenditure and keeping the debt ratio below the statutory ceiling. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348175https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348175Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:10:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Finance reported that nationwide tax revenue reached NT$496.5 billion in September, up 19.6% year on year. Securities transaction tax collections totaled NT$53.4 billion, up 71.2%, marking 14 consecutive months of growth. Tax revenue for the first 9 months totaled NT$3.5714 trillion, up 24.4% year on year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348176https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348176Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:09:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording to statistics from 證交所, the 1,054 listed companies, excluding the financial and insurance industries, posted cumulative revenue of NT$45.1846 trillion in the first 9 months, up 38.3% year on year. Electronic distribution, computers and peripherals, and semiconductors performed strongly, buoyed by AI demand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348177https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348177Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新台幣兌美元收盤重貶1.9角至32.085元，成交金額達47.98億美元。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348178Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVice President Hsiao Bi-khim visited Hsinchu City to support 民進黨 mayoral candidate Chuang Ching-cheng, touring his campaign headquarters and trying drone soccer before taking part in the “Hsinchu Future Post Office” event. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348180https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348180Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA彰化地檢署 is investigating allegations that township chief candidate surnamed Hsu tried to buy votes with fruit gift boxes. After questioning nearly 20 people, prosecutors determined that Hsu, a woman surnamed Hung and a man surnamed Chen were suspected of serious vote-buying offenses, and set bail at NT$100,000, NT$80,000 and NT$30,000, respectively. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348179https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3348179Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe US Embassy in Fiji warned that hackers with ties to China had infiltrated the network of a regional organization in Fiji, and cautioned that governments and telecommunications networks across the Pacific could be targeted. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347981https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347981Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:01:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA農業部林業及自然保育署 partnered with 中華電信 on a bamboo forest management project in Fuxing District, Taoyuan City. The project has passed review by 環境部 and been announced, becoming Taiwan's first registered voluntary carbon reduction project for bamboo forest management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347982Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKing Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia was attacked by 葉門青年運動, injuring 1 Taiwanese national. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided assistance and condemned the attack, while raising the travel advisory for border areas of Saudi Arabia to Level 4, red, and advising people to leave as soon as possible. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347977https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347977Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:57:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA裕日車 General Manager Yao Chen-hsiang forecasts that new vehicle registrations in Taiwan will reach 420,000 in 2027, unchanged from this year. He expects luxury and electric vehicles to continue leading the market, while gasoline-powered models gradually decline. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347978https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347978Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:56:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA工研院與資策會於2026 TTXC台灣文化科技大會共同展出6項文化科技前瞻技術，涵蓋生成式AI藝術、3D模型建構、光場立體成像及AI音樂共奏等，旨在透過數位技術轉譯文化內容並創造新體驗。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347979https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347979Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:55:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA woman surnamed Chou was found dead in her bedroom in Taichung City. A prosecutor's examination found multiple injuries, and authorities have not ruled out death caused by external force. Her 37-year-old son, a man surnamed Lin, has been detained for investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347980https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347980Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:54:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA教育部 honored students who won awards at international invention exhibitions, including 106 gold medals. A student at Longhua Junior High School won gold for developing an AI-powered focus-training game for children with ADHD, refining it through 3 versions after testing by 5 children. Experts said this year's projects made extensive use of AI and medical technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347848Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:54:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Huwei Towel Festival will take place from Oct. 17 to 19 in the Huwei High-Speed Rail Special District, bringing together about 80 local towel businesses to showcase the quality of Taiwan-made products and the strength of the industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347849Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:53:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Korean film ‘The Assassins’ has come under investigation after conservative groups filed complaints accusing it of distorting the history of the 1974 assassination attempt on Park Chung-hee. Despite the ongoing controversy, cumulative admissions have surpassed 3 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347850Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:52:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the US military’s livestream of the execution of prisoner Hasan by firing squad ‘appalling,’ vowing to do everything possible to prevent the content from circulating in Australia and stressing that this is the government’s social responsibility. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345894Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:48:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapanese automation equipment maker 歐姆龍 announced it will acquire Interlogic, the parent company of OnLogic, in January 2027 to develop physical AI technology and realize its smart factory goals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345892Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:42:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA綠光劇團舞台劇「人間條件三」上週在台北首演全數完售，將於11月13日至15日移師高雄衛武營國家藝術文化中心歌劇院演出。演員林美秀、吳驊恩及黃韻玲出席記者會，分享對劇本與角色的感動，並強調此劇能為觀眾提供情緒出口。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345893Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:42:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARestoration of the Taichung Prefectural Hall Cultural Park has been completed, and it will reopen on Oct. 15. Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen announced the launch of the ‘Taichung Mayor’s Invitation Exhibition.’ The inaugural exhibition, themed ‘Paying Tribute to Taichung’s Senior Artists,’ will feature works by 9 artists. The ‘Past and Present of Taichung Prefectural Hall’ special exhibition will also be held. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345867Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:36:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA京元電 signed a customer advance payment agreement with 輝達 to expand US testing capacity. Capital spending this year has been raised to NT$50 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345866Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:33:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAmid escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns about AI investment, Taiwan shares plunged 960.65 points to close at 48,341.31. The NT dollar fell more than 3.4 jiao against the US dollar intraday, hitting a low of 32.237. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345864Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:27:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith cases of China’s transnational repression targeting Taiwan on the rise, Legislator Lin Yi-chin proposed amending the Anti-Infiltration Act and adding a dedicated chapter to the Criminal Code to clearly define criminal liability. Premier Cho Jung-tai said the Anti-Infiltration Act would be strengthened to ensure that those engaged in transnational repression are held criminally liable, and urged the Legislative Yuan to pass the amendments as soon as possible. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345865Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:26:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA清華大學研究團隊歷時8年發現植物化合物「異野漆樹苷」可促進受損神經修復，成果刊登於國際期刊《植物醫學》。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345850Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:22:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA航港局斥資千萬元改造芳苑燈塔園區，將燈塔黑白相間特色融入地坪與景觀，預計11月14日重新開放。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345851Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:21:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台中市長盧秀燕任內最後一次列席台中市議會，獲贈「燕子迎春」台灣地圖畫，國民黨議員高呼「更上一層樓」。盧秀燕感謝8年來議會的監督與協助，並表示府會攜手讓台中持續進步。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345852Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:21:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party questioned whether Huang Shih-chieh, the DPP’s Taoyuan mayoral candidate, had used state-owned land for a campaign rally. Huang responded that he had applied in accordance with the law and received no special treatment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345846Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:14:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun will travel to Hong Kong next week to attend the APEC finance ministers’ meeting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345847Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:14:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台中市24歲女子勞工健檢發現左側縱隔腔15公分大腫瘤，經台中醫院病理切片確認爲良性畸胎瘤，並透過微創手術切除，術後3天出院。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345848Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:14:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國民黨台南市議員林燕祝質疑市府隱匿移工宿舍宰殺犬隻及食用狗肉案調查結果，農業局回應稱已取得鑑定報告並移送南檢偵辦。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345849Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:12:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨高雄市長參選人賴瑞隆舉行競選總部開箱祈福儀式，現任市長陳其邁出席表示賴瑞隆具備問政經驗，當選後可立刻上手接棒。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345784Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:11:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe three major institutional investors posted combined net sales of NT$198.446 billion in Taiwan stocks today. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors accounted for NT$165.342 billion in net sales, the 3rd-largest single-day net sale by foreign investors on record. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345785Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:11:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. AI company Anthropic warned that experiments show small AI models with fewer than 30 billion parameters could be capable of self-replication on commercial Internet of Things devices, such as smart ovens and no-name Android TV boxes, in a few months. Anthropic’s research found that models such as GLM-5.2 can complete end-to-end replication when safety steps are simplified. It cautioned that if small models continue advancing at their current pace, they could replicate autonomously before the end of the year, and called for stronger system safeguards. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345786Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:09:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi and Kuomintang candidate Su Ching-chuan will each hold a campaign headquarters opening rally on the 17th. Chou unveiled the “Light Up Pingtung” logo and announced that political figures including President Lai Ching-te would attend. Su will hold a concert and campaign headquarters opening rally on Guangming Street, with Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu and others expected to attend. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345787Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:07:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn axle detached from a 奇瑞汽車 Omoda 5 in Malaysia, raising quality concerns and prompting the Road Transport Department to suspend registration of new vehicles. A youth leader of 人民公正黨 urged the government to accelerate the adoption of an “automotive lemon law” to protect owners of defective vehicles. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345788Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:06:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA father and son fell into the water at Kaohsiung’s Zhongyun Fishing Harbor. Coast Guard personnel used a remote-controlled powered lifebuoy to help them to safety. A man surnamed Hung was taken to hospital unconscious. The cause of the incident remains under investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345783Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korea’s men’s soccer team won gold at the Asian Games, earning an exemption from military service, but some players’ conspicuous celebration sparked public backlash. The Defense Ministry pledged to review the decades-old policy, with plans to either shorten the service period or abolish the exemption entirely. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345768Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:59:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA knife attack at the Homeplus hypermarket in Incheon, South Korea, left 8 people injured. Police arrested 1 male suspect. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345769Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:59:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANASA announced that the Perseverance rover has traveled a total of 45.2 kilometers since landing on Mars in 2021, breaking the record for the farthest distance driven on a celestial body beyond Earth. The engineering team estimates its systems could remain operational into the 2030s and is testing its ability to travel more than 100 kilometers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345638Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:55:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korean Ambassador to the United States Kang Kyung-wha said restrictions on intelligence sharing between South Korea and the United States are the thorniest issue in their diplomatic relationship, and that the current level falls short of U.S. expectations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345639Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:52:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345640Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:51:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChen Xiang-ni, representative of 馬槽音樂, alleged that Hsieh Ho-hsien’s planned concert at the Kinmen County Cultural Affairs Bureau performance hall could not be held because the venue was undergoing renovations, raising suspicions of political bias. 金門縣文化局 said 馬槽音樂 had not submitted a formal application and had been told during its inquiry that renovations were planned. It stressed that it did not concern itself with artists’ political leanings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345641Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:50:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華民國第三方支付服務業商業同業公會 hosted Dube, Permanent Undersecretary of Eswatini’s Ministry of Commerce and Trade, on a visit to 藍新科技. Hsiao Hsin-sheng demonstrated AI agent payment applications, and the two sides exchanged views on payment industry experience and technology transfer. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345642Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:50:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民主進步黨籍台中市長參選人何欣純宣布已簽署同意參加5家媒體邀請的3場電視辯論會；中國國民黨籍參選人江啟臣辦公室則表示持正面、開放態度，待確認後對外說明。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345643Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese skaters Liu Yi-hsuan and Zhuang Wei-ning won silver and gold, respectively, at the World Speed Skating Championships in Paraguay. Taiwan's team has so far earned 10 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze medals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345644Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA奇美醫院 is participating in the government's integrated home medical care program and currently serves about 2000 patients. Comprehensive geriatric assessments help create personalized care plans, support seniors in avoiding unnecessary emergency visits and improve their quality of life. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345637Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:41:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Centers for Disease Control announced that it will purchase nearly 500,000 additional doses of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines amid a surge in publicly funded vaccinations, with delivery expected in early November. It also launched a Health Coin reward program, “one flu shot, one COVID shot,” to encourage vaccination. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345597Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:38:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA花蓮縣衛生局 held an exhibition showcasing psychological recovery services after the Mataian disaster in Hualien, looking back on the journey from emergency support to long-term recovery and thanking those involved. The exhibition runs from Oct. 13 to Nov. 11. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345598Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:38:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA decline in chip stocks and rising oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East dragged Japan's Nikkei down 1.82% to 67777.52. The TOPIX edged higher. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345599Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:38:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華電信 continues to unlock value from its assets. Its 光世代 Qingpu development project generated about NT$5 billion in recognized revenue upon handover, boosting profits. It is also adopting a “lease instead of sell” strategy, with the Nangang Huizhi building contributing nearly NT$200 million in annual rent. The company expects to have at least 4 to 5 more development projects in the north, central and southern regions, while stepping up carbon reduction and green power procurement. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345600Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:37:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣民眾黨主席黃國昌表示，10月15日與台北市長蔣萬安的直播將是直球對決，希望氣氛不要太嚴肅。此外，他回應了與民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋的爭議，並表示全力支持基隆市長謝國樑連任及民眾黨在基隆的四名市議員參選人。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345601Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:36:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台鐵北回歸線車站預計明年下半年復站啟用，嘉義縣政府表示將透過此站串聯北回太陽館與太空館，打造兼具地標觀光、休閒遊憩及科學教育的特色區域。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345526Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:28:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan People's Party caucus secretary-general Hung Yu-hsiang said the caucus broadly supports relocating Songshan Airport, but stressed that central and local governments must work across ministries on issues including relocating the military airport, outlying-island livelihoods and disaster-prevention systems. Legislator Hsu Chung-hsin said the issue does not belong exclusively to the Democratic Progressive Party, and responded to polling showing Huang Shan-shan voters shifting their support to Shen Po-yang. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345527Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:26:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese left-hander Wang Yen-cheng impressed in his first year in South Korea and has secured a contract extension with 韓華鷹隊 worth a total of US$300,000. He hopes to become a reliable starting pitcher next year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345528Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:26:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJewelry designer Jennifer Meyer married Nigerian billionaire heir Geoffrey Ogunlesi in Hawaii. Her ex-husband Tobey Maguire officiated at the wedding less than a month after their divorce was finalized. Guests included Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345529Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:23:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA鴻海 will attend the 2026 OCP Global Summit, showcasing 輝達’s Vera Rubin NVL72 platform, next-generation AI rack technology and liquid-cooling solutions, while continuing to work with 英特爾 on Rack-scale Agentic AI solutions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345431Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:20:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA stabbing attack in Incheon, South Korea, left 1 person in cardiopulmonary arrest, while about 7 others were injured and taken to hospital. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345429Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:19:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei stocks' October electronic futures fell 92.45 points to 3038.55, while financial futures rose 50 points to 3687.2. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345430Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:18:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUSFK Commander Brunson said South Korea and the United States need to increase dispersed training to counter North Korea’s combat experience gained through the Russia-Ukraine war and avoid fixed deployments becoming targets. He also stressed that South Korea has a world-class defense industrial base and production capacity, and could become an important support hub in the Pacific. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345328https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345328Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:09:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA雲林縣夜市慈愛會, founded more than 16 years ago, has worked tirelessly to help disadvantaged people. Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu presented it today with a plaque reading “Remember that many people in the world are suffering,” praising its efforts to build a society of truth, goodness and beauty. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345329Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOctober Taiwan index futures closed at 48400 points, down 945 points; the Taipei stock market finished down 960.65 points at 48341.31. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345326Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:03:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATechnology shares faced heavy selling after warnings from 博通 and 英特爾’s CEOs about bottlenecks in AI funding. Taiwan stocks closed down 960.65 points at 48341.31, while financial and plastics shares performed strongly. 台積電’s earnings conference is a key focus this week. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345327Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:02:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGood news from Japan’s entertainment world: actor Gen Hoshino and actress Yui Aragaki, who met through the TV drama “The Full-Time Wife Escapist,” announced on their official website that their first child has been safely born. The couple married in 2021 and, after 5 years of marriage, have become parents. They also issued a statement thanking the public for its support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345320https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345320Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:58:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter the 2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival’s main lantern, “Alishan of the World,” was dismantled, 嘉義縣政府 turned 30 tons of steel into 200 “miniature main-lantern commemorative paperweights.” Entries for a prize draw are being accepted through 慢遊嘉義’s LINE@ from now through October 20. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345321https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345321Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:56:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresales for the first 2 games of the CPBL championship series, the Taiwan Series, have exceeded 60,000 tickets. 味全龍 announced that it would open additional upper-level outfield L2 seats at the Taipei Dome, with tickets expected to go on sale at noon on the 14th. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345322https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345322Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:54:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man surnamed Lai in Tianzhong Township, Changhua County, repeatedly harassed neighbors while drunk and threatened them with a knife. Police gathered evidence and took him into custody. Prosecutors, citing a risk of repeated offenses, sought preventive detention, which was approved. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345323Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:52:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA female student at a university in Hualien was secretly filmed in a library restroom by a male student from the same school, who also tried to cover her mouth to stop her from calling for help. Police have referred the male student for prosecution. The school has launched a gender-equity investigation and arranged psychological counseling, and is reviewing the failure of the emergency alarm button. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345324Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe ITF Taipei International Travel Fair will take place in November, bringing together 123 countries and cities and 1600 booths this year. The Japan pavilion will be the largest in the fair’s history, with 252 booths. Early-bird tickets will be on sale for 2 days only, from October 13 to 14. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345325https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345325Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 國際貨幣基金（IMF） released its latest World Economic Outlook report, lowering its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2026 to 4.5%, down 0.1 percentage points from its previous report. It also lowered its 2027 forecast from 4.1% to 4%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347913Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A man in Kaohsiung was reported for turning right on a red light while carrying his wife on his scooter. The ticket mistakenly listed the offense as “transporting dangerous goods” and imposed a NT$5,400 fine. Police acknowledged that an officer had selected the wrong provision due to a system error and said they had requested a correction and sent a notice to the man. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347912Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A Taiwan-based online user who has lived in Japan for a long time found that Japanese friends were snapping up Green Oil Essence from Taiwan as a souvenir because it is cheap and useful. The trend sparked debate among Taiwanese online users, some of whom voiced concern about using its strong-smelling formula in public places. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347911Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Anthropic更新Claude使用政策禁止虐待AI並賦予其主動終止對話能力，特斯拉執行長馬斯克對此表達支持並警告虐待超級智慧可能遭致報復，同時坦言旗下Grok效能仍不及Anthropic與OpenAI。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347914Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:57:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Labor Ministry is promoting diverse labor education and publishing an illustrated workplace guide for young people, but its related budget will fall by NT$2 million next year. The ministry said it is allocating funds to rebuild its website to protect personal information because of security concerns with the old site. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347915Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:57:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The CDC said flu cases have declined for 3 consecutive weeks and the outbreak is expected to end in mid-to-late November. Last week saw a record 144 severe cases and 46 deaths, prompting a reminder for high-risk groups to get vaccinated as soon as possible. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347916Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:54:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒食藥署 announced that 7 food products failed border inspections. White radishes from China imported by 強農實驗公司 were returned after pesticide levels exceeded the limit, and the company’s future shipments will face 100% batch-by-batch inspections. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347917Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:52:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣自來水公司 and the Taipei Water Department announced that parts of 12 counties and cities across Taiwan will face water outages or reduced pressure on October 14 due to pipeline work and equipment inspections. The outage in Daya District, Taichung, will last up to 9.5 hours. Residents are advised to store water in advance and turn off relevant appliances to avoid danger. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347918Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:52:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsu Wei-yuan, spokesperson for KMT legislator Hsu Hsin-ying’s office, criticized DPP Hsinchu County commissioner candidate Cheng Chao-fang for avoiding questions over land disputes and alleged violent election interference. He urged Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim not to favor a particular family, but to represent the 600,000 residents of Hsinchu County. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347919Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:50:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Rising U.S. Treasury yields, now at a 24-year high, are attracting investors, but the IMF has warned that inflation, government debt and borrowing by AI companies could send yields out of control, triggering sharp financial market volatility and risks of falling asset valuations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347920Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:50:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT candidate Huang Yu-wen launched a campaign accusing DPP Hsinchu County magistrate candidate Cheng Chao-fang of concealing his party emblem to deceive voters. She also drew attention to controversies involving alleged real estate profiteering by his family, funeral development scandals and underworld intimidation, and called on Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim not to endorse him. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347921Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:49:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Directorate General of Highways under the Ministry of Transportation faced public criticism after a traffic-control graphic for the National Day fireworks mistakenly used an image of a PLA fighter jet. It has been taken down and corrected. Retired Lt. Gen. Li Cheng-chieh said this was not the first such case and questioned whether government agencies’ review mechanisms had failed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347922Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:43:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒LINE announced that “Edit Message” and “Silent Message” will become exclusive to LINE Premium paid members starting in October and November 2026, respectively, at a monthly fee of NT$165. It also previewed 6 new features, including call recording and scheduled messages, which are expected to roll out in stages from the 4th quarter of 2026 through the first half of 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347923Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:42:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Taipei mayoral race is heating up, and Chiang Wan-an, who is seeking reelection, announced that he will appear on “11 O’Clock Hot Talk” for a special episode with Shen Yu-lin, Tang Chi-yang and others. It is scheduled to air on October 26 and aims to show a more relatable side of him to win over centrist voters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347924Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:38:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The DPP’s Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang has drawn attention after granting a second interview to Chao Shao-kang. Media personality Tung Chih-sen said “Bluebird” supporters are using online public opinion to build momentum, and Chiang Wan-an could come under attack if he gives a similar interview. The KMT needs to contend with a different online environment for political battles. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347925Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:38:10 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang questioned DPP Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shih-chieh’s rental of prime land owned by the Irrigation Agency for a campaign rally, alleging violations of lease rules and misuse of public resources. Huang called on Lai Ching-te and Cho Jung-tai to explain, and criticized the agency’s rent calculation as absurd. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347926Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:33:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒South Korean media outlet Dispatch released forensic findings from Kim Sae-ron’s phone, saying the person in the intimate 2016 chats was not Kim Soo-hyun. The two had few early contact records, and the writing habits also did not match, potentially shifting the course of allegations that Kim Soo-hyun dated a minor. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347927Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In Taichung, a 76-year-old man surnamed Jiang knocked over a scooter while parking, then left without providing his information. Police reviewed surveillance footage and solved the case within 1 hour. Under Article 62 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, failing to deal with an accident carries a fine of 1,000 to 3,000 New Taiwan dollars; fleeing the scene results in a suspended license. Police urged drivers not to leave an accident scene without authorization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347928Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:28:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒星巴克推出新制，去冰飲品補滿容量需加收15元，引發網路熱議。有網民分享點熱飲加冰塊可變3杯的秘訣，獲7.5萬人讚賞，但也伴隨關於口感變淡的爭議。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347929Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:28:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣網友於Threads討論火鍋肉盤墊底生菜之食用安全性，前餐飲業人員爆料部分店家回收生菜重複使用，錢都日式涮涮鍋幽默回應但未詳述規範，專家提醒需注意交叉污染風險。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347930Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:26:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台股今日受外資連5賣超1,653億元重壓，加權指數大跌960點至48,341點。投信逆勢買超238億元，但三大法人合計仍賣超1,507億元。記憶體股因長鑫存儲技術進展消息走弱，台積電重挫拖累大盤。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347931Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:21:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒風傳媒 reports on today's key stories, including senior citizen festival cash gifts in four counties and cities, hidden benefits of senior citizen cards, a record-low Asian Games gold medal tally, controversy over childcare leave for military personnel, civil servants and teachers, analysis of the Kuomintang's 2028 election candidates, and a sharp plunge in Taiwan stocks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347932Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:15:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is making his 4th visit to Poland to attend the Warsaw Security Forum and tour the TEEMA Technology Park. The two sides plan to sign an MOU by the end of the year to deepen industrial cooperation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3347933Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:13:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒外交部駐外館處採購之坤佑科技資訊資產管理軟體，被查出原始碼與簽章源自中國廣州溢信科技，引發資安擔憂。外交部確認無異常通聯且未涉機敏資料，已通報調查局搜索廠商並準備依約究責。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345705Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒South Korea's Military Manpower Administration Commissioner Hong So-young announced support for the Defense Ministry's policy to gradually reduce and ultimately abolish the alternative service system for athletes and artists. The first phase of reform will tighten exemption criteria for arts students, while the standards for athletes will also be reviewed in response to strong public demands for fairness in military service. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-15/index-en-p6.html#n3345706Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:54:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒國民黨立委王鴻薇公開質疑信民協會與循證民調在新北及台中市長選舉中的數據，指控其為民進黨進行的「認知作戰」。她透過對比2018年台中市長選舉民調與開票的巨大落差，強烈批評這些民調缺乏專業性，涉嫌羞辱科學與選民智商。