# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-14 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 6 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 473 items from 9 sources; Japan, 336 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【堤維西】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$2.334 billion (YoY -4.4%)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364132
- Companies mentioned: 堤維西

堤維西（1522）released its September 2026 revenue report, with revenue for the month reaching NT$2.334 billion, down 4.4% year over year, reflecting market performance in the automotive industry.

Facts:
- 堤維西's company code is 1522.
- 堤維西 belongs to the automotive industry.

## 【華城】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$2.029 billion (YoY +7.2%)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364130
- Companies mentioned: 華城

華城（1519）reported monthly revenue of NT$2.029 billion in September 2026, up 7.2% year over year, indicating steady performance in its electrical machinery business.

Facts:
- 華城's industry is electrical machinery.
- 華城's company code is 1519.

## 【利奇】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$170 million (YoY -4.9%)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364129
- Companies mentioned: 利奇

利奇（1517）released its September 2026 revenue figures, reporting NT$170 million, down 4.9% year over year, reflecting short-term fluctuations in the electrical machinery industry's operating conditions.

Facts:
- 利奇's company code is 1517.
- 利奇 belongs to the electrical machinery industry.

## 【瑞利】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$91 million (YoY +9.8%)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364124
- Companies mentioned: 瑞利

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Facts:
- 瑞利's company code is 1512.
- 瑞利 belongs to the automotive industry.

## 【士電】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$3.139 billion (YoY +8.2%)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364121
- Companies mentioned: 士電

士電（1503）reported September 2026 revenue of NT$3.139 billion, up 8.2% year over year, reflecting steady performance in its electrical machinery business.

Facts:
- 士電's company code is 1503.
- 士電 belongs to the electrical machinery industry.

## 【三洋實業】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$339 million (YoY +19.5%)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364115
- Companies mentioned: 三洋實業

三洋實業（1472）released its September 2026 operating figures, with revenue for the month reaching NT$339 million, up 19.5% year over year, demonstrating growth momentum in its building materials and construction business.

Facts:
- 三洋實業's company code is 1472.
- 三洋實業 belongs to the building materials and construction industry.

## 【首利】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$8 million (YoY -51.0%)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364114
- Companies mentioned: 首利

首利（1471）released its September 2026 revenue figures, reporting 8,469 thousand yuan for the month. Due to market or operating factors, revenue was down 51.0% from a year earlier, indicating that the company has recently faced challenges from shrinking revenue.

Facts:
- 首利's company code is 1471, and its industry is electronic components.

## 【南緯】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$451 million (YoY +21.9%)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364111
- Companies mentioned: 南緯

南緯（1467）released its September 2026 monthly revenue figures, totaling NT$451 million, up 21.9% year over year, reflecting growth momentum in its textile and fiber business.

Facts:
- Company code: 1467
- Company name: 南緯
- Industry: Textile and fiber
- Revenue for the month was 451,139 thousand yuan
- The year-over-year change for the same month was +21.9%

## 【聚隆】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$172 million (YoY -17.0%)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364110
- Companies mentioned: 聚隆

聚隆（1466）released its September 2026 revenue figures, reporting NT$172 million for the month, down 17.0% year over year, indicating challenges for its textile and fiber business.

Facts:
- 聚隆's company code is 1466.
- 聚隆 belongs to the textile and fiber industry.

## 【雋揚】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$967 million (YoY +11850.9%)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364088
- Companies mentioned: 雋揚

Building materials and construction company 雋揚 (1439) released its revenue data for September 2026, reporting monthly revenue of NT$967 million, up 11850.9% year on year, indicating explosive growth in performance.

Facts:
- 雋揚 operates in the building materials and construction industry.
- The company code corresponding to 雋揚 is 1439.

## 【大魯閣】September 2026 revenue: NT$68 million (down 33.0% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364082
- Companies mentioned: 大魯閣

The summary of this item is not shown

Facts:
- 大魯閣 operates in the sports and recreation industry.
- The company name is recorded as 大魯閣.

## 【新纖】September 2026 revenue: NT$3.445 billion (up 11.7% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364073
- Companies mentioned: 新纖

新纖 (1409) announced its revenue data for September 2026, reporting monthly revenue of NT$3.445 billion, up 11.7% from the same period last year, indicating continued expansion in its textile fiber business.

Facts:
- Company code: 1409
- Company name: 新纖
- Industry: Textile and fiber
- 當月營收：3444596 千元（34.45億）
- Change from the same month last year: +11.7%

## 【遠東新】September 2026 revenue: NT$23.704 billion (up 6.7% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364072
- Companies mentioned: 遠東新

遠東新（1402）發布2026年9月營收數據，單月營收達237.04億元，年增率為6.7%，反映紡織纖維事業表現穩健。

Facts:
- The company code for 遠東新 is 1402.
- 遠東新 operates in the textile fiber industry.

## 【台化】September 2026 revenue: NT$33.4 billion (up 44.8% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364065
- Companies mentioned: 台化

台化（1326）公佈2026年9月營收達334億元，年增44.8%，顯示塑膠工業業務表現強勁。

Facts:
- The company code for 台化 is 1326.
- 台化 operates in the plastics industry.

## 【地球】September 2026 revenue: NT$58 million (down 3.1% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364063
- Companies mentioned: 地球

The summary of this item is not shown

Facts:
- The company with code 1324 is named 地球 and operates in the plastics industry.

## 【永裕】September 2026 revenue: NT$193 million (up 7.6% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364062
- Companies mentioned: 永裕

永裕 (1323) reported monthly revenue of NT$193 million for September 2026, up 7.6% from the same period last year, demonstrating steady growth momentum in its plastics industry business.

Facts:
- Company code: 1323
- Company name: 永裕
- Industry: plastics
- Data period: 2026-09
- 當月營收：192798 千元
- Year-on-year change for the same month last year: +7.6%

## 【上曜】September 2026 revenue: NT$734 million (up 74.7% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364059
- Companies mentioned: 上曜

Building materials and construction company 上曜 (1316) released its revenue data for September 2026, reporting monthly revenue of NT$734 million, up 74.7% year on year, indicating excellent business performance.

Facts:
- The company code for 上曜 is 1316.
- 上曜 operates in the building materials and construction industry.

## 【南亞】September 2026 revenue: NT$34.423 billion (up 55.3% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364048
- Companies mentioned: 南亞

南亞 (1303) announced its revenue data for September 2026, reporting monthly revenue of NT$34.423 billion, up 55.3% year on year, indicating strong and continued growth in its operating performance in the plastics industry.

Facts:
- The company code for 南亞 is 1303.
- 南亞 operates in the plastics industry.

## 【台塑】September 2026 revenue: NT$15.018 billion (up 7.1% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364047
- Companies mentioned: 台塑

台塑 (1301) announced revenue of NT$15.018 billion for September 2026, up 7.1% year on year, reflecting growth in its plastics industry business.

Facts:
- 台塑's company code is 1301, and it operates in the plastics industry.

## 【鮮活果汁-KY】September 2026 revenue: NT$562 million (up 33.8% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_1.html
- anchor: #n3364046
- Companies mentioned: 鮮活果汁-KY

鮮活果汁-KY (1256) announced revenue of NT$562 million for September 2026, up 33.8% year on year, indicating significant expansion in the company's food industry business.

Facts:
- The company code for 鮮活果汁-KY is 1256.
- 鮮活果汁-KY operates in the food industry.

## 【聯華】September 2026 revenue: NT$1.262 billion (up 2.1% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364039
- Companies mentioned: 聯華

聯華 (1229) released its revenue data for September 2026, reporting revenue of NT$1.262 billion, up 2.1% year on year, indicating steady growth in the food industry company's operating performance for the month.

Facts:
- Company code: 1229
- Company name: 聯華
- Industry: Food industry
- Data period: 2026-09
- 當月營收：1261817 千元（12.62億）
- Year-on-year change for the same month last year: +2.1%

## 【佳格】September 2026 revenue: NT$3.24 billion (up 8.7% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364038
- Companies mentioned: 佳格

佳格（1227）發布2026年9月營收數據，單月營收達32.40億新台幣，年增率為8.7%，展現食品工業領域的穩定成長動能。

Facts:
- 佳格's company code is 1227, and it operates in the food industry.

## 【愛之味】September 2026 revenue: NT$538 million (up 2.3% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364033
- Companies mentioned: 愛之味

愛之味 (1217) released its financial data for September 2026, reporting monthly revenue of NT$538 million, up 2.3% year on year, demonstrating steady growth momentum.

Facts:
- The company code for 愛之味 is 1217.
- 愛之味 operates in the food industry.

## 【統一】September 2026 revenue: NT$61.805 billion (up 5.8% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364032
- Companies mentioned: 統一

統一 (1216) announced revenue of NT$61.805 billion for September 2026, up 5.8% year on year, demonstrating steady growth momentum in the food industry.

Facts:
- 統一 operates in the food industry.
- 統一's company code is 1216.

## 【味王】September 2026 revenue: NT$451 million (up 0.6% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364028
- Companies mentioned: 味王

The summary of this item is not shown

Facts:
- The company with code 1203 is named 味王.
- 味王 operates in the food industry.
- Data period: 2026-09.
- Revenue for the month: 451487 thousand.
- Year-on-year change for the same month last year: +0.6%.

## 【味全】September 2026 revenue: NT$1.894 billion (down 12.3% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364027
- Companies mentioned: 味全

味全 (1201) released its revenue data for September 2026, reporting monthly revenue of NT$1.894 billion, down 12.3% year on year, reflecting market performance in the food industry.

Facts:
- Company code: 1201
- Company name: 味全
- Industry: Food industry
- Data period: 2026-09
- 當月營收：1894004 千元（18.94億）
- Year-on-year change for the same month last year: -12.3%

## 【環泥】September 2026 revenue: NT$616 million (down 12.9% year on year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364023
- Companies mentioned: 環泥

環泥 (1104) announced its revenue data for September 2026, reporting revenue for the month of NT$616 million, down 12.9% from the same period last year, reflecting current operating conditions in the cement industry.

Facts:
- 環泥's company code is 1104, and its industry is cement.

## 【嘉泥】2026-09 monthly revenue: NT$249 million (up +6.0% year over year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364022
- Companies mentioned: 嘉泥

Cement producer 嘉泥 (1103) reported monthly revenue of NT$249 million for September 2026, up 6.0% year over year, indicating a positive growth trend in its operations.

Facts:
- Company code: 1103
- Company name: 嘉泥
- Industry: Cement
- Data period: 2026-09
- 當月營收：249084 千元（2.49億）
- Year-over-year change for the same month last year: +6.0%

## 【亞泥】2026-09 monthly revenue: NT$6.719 billion (up +5.2% year over year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364021
- Companies mentioned: 亞泥

亞泥 (1102) reported revenue of NT$6.719 billion for September 2026, up 5.2% year over year, demonstrating steady growth momentum in its cement business.

Facts:
- 亞泥's company code is 1102, and its industry is cement.

## 【台泥】2026-09 monthly revenue: NT$14.322 billion (up +7.6% year over year)

- Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/nas/t21/sii/t21sc03_115_9_0.html
- anchor: #n3364020
- Companies mentioned: 台泥

台泥（1101）發布2026年9月營運數據，該月合併營收達143.22億元，年增率為7.6%，顯示業務表現穩健增長。

Facts:
- 台泥's company code is 1101.
- 台泥's industry is cement.
- The data period is 2026-09.

## U.S. midterms loom; Iranian official says new tactics targeting ships aim to drive up oil prices

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:51:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140230.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335442-en.html
- anchor: #n3367222
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社

An Iranian official told 路透社 that Tehran is using new tactics to attack ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to keep oil prices high and influence the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections.

Facts:
- (中央社, Tehran, 14, compiled from foreign news reports)
- Since the United States and Israel jointly struck Iran on February 28
- About 10 days ago, Iran began using different attack tactics against vessels it believes have violated restrictions.
- The war is costing the United States billions of dollars each month
- It has become a key issue in campaigning for the November midterm elections.

## China steps up efforts to shore up social security funds; companies in arrears face fines of up to 3 times the amount starting in November

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:47:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610140229.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335443-en.html
- anchor: #n3367223
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、第一財經、經濟觀察網、中國人力資源社會保障部、中國國家稅務總局、國新辦

China will implement the National Tax Administrative Penalty Discretionary Standards (2026 Edition) from November 1, 2026, bringing social insurance premiums under a unified penalty system. Companies that fail to pay social insurance contributions may be fined up to 3 times the amount owed. Li Zhong, vice minister of human resources and social security, said measures including data analysis would be used to ensure everyone eligible is covered by social security, with the aim of keeping basic pension insurance coverage stable at above 95%.

Facts:
- Fines of up to 3 times the amount owed
- Takes effect on November 1, 2026
- Arrears of less than 500,000 yuan
- Arrears of 5 million yuan or more
- More than 30% of the social insurance contributions due
- Basic pension insurance coverage stable at above 95%

## Wang Yun, suspect in Taipei meditation center murder case, released on NT$6 million bail; High Court revokes ruling and orders detention

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:45:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610140228.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335444-en.html
- anchor: #n3367224
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台灣高等法院、最高法院

作家王薀涉北市精舍命案，一審判刑12年。高院先前裁定其以600萬元交保，經最高法院撤銷發回後，高院今日當庭裁定羈押。

Facts:
- NT$6 million
- 12 years

## Redevelopment of Taichung's Chongde Funeral Home begins, transforming it into an urban garden blending landscape and ecology

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:42:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610140227.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335410-en.html
- anchor: #n3367220
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台中市建設局、民政局、生命禮儀管理處

Work has begun on the redevelopment of Taichung's Chongde Funeral Home, with more than NT$4.2 billion invested. It is expected to be transformed into a modern urban garden blending culture, landscape and ecology.

Facts:
- More than NT$4.2 billion
- More than 50 years old
- About 430,000 people
- Reached 1.24 million people
- Invest NT$1 billion
- Provide 401 parking spaces

## President Lai shares photo wearing floral shirt, urges respect for diversity and says professionalism should not be judged by clothing

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:39:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610140226.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335411-en.html
- anchor: #n3367221
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、民進黨、立法院、台北101

總統賴清德針對立法院財委會召委賴惠員與台北101董事長賈永婕備詢時的服裝用詞爭議，發文呼籲尊重多元社會，強調專業不應僅以穿著評斷，並附上自己穿花襯衫開會的照片。

Facts:
- Dispatch dated the 14th
- 1151014

## Shalu market vendor reported in Taichung; food safety inspectors find 3 violations

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:37:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610140225.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335369-en.html
- anchor: #n3367207
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台中市食品藥物安全處、衛生局

A vendor at Shalu Market in Taichung was reported, and food safety inspectors found 3 violations: inadequate refrigeration temperatures, dust buildup and food stored directly on the floor. The vendor has been ordered to make improvements by a deadline.

Facts:
- 3 violations
- NT$60,000 to NT$200 million

## 吳秀華:民調領先2位數 陳瑩:順利將釋迦賣到韓國

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:37:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610140224.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335370-en.html
- anchor: #n3367208
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國立台東大學、山漾食品、全家便利商店

Kuomintang Taitung County magistrate candidate Wu Xiuhua said polls showed her leading her opponent by more than 2 digits. Democratic Progressive Party candidate Chen Ying said pineapple custard apples had been successfully exported to South Korea, with an initial contract signed for 50,000 fruits.

Facts:
- Leading opponent by more than 2 digits
- Initial contract signed for 50,000 fruits

## Man injured after colliding with fallen tree while riding during typhoon; Zhuqi Township Office ordered to pay NT$200,000 in state compensation

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:36:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610140223.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335371-en.html
- anchor: #n3367209
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、竹崎鄉公所、嘉義地方法院、竹崎氣象站

A man surnamed Liu was injured when his motorcycle collided with a fallen tree during a typhoon and sought state compensation from 竹崎鄉公所. The Chiayi District Court found deficiencies in the township office's management and ordered it to pay more than NT$200,000.

Facts:
- More than NT$200,000
- 14.8m/s
- Gale force 7
- 8 months

## Hsu Fu-kuei proposes second science park in Pingtung, urges priority assessment of southern Pingtung

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:33:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610140222.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335347-en.html
- anchor: #n3367205

Democratic Progressive Party legislator Hsu Fu-kuei proposed establishing a "second science park in Pingtung" while questioning Premier Cho Jung-tai at the Legislative Yuan, urging the central government to plan early and prioritize an assessment of the Pingtung South area. Cho said an assessment would be conducted.

Facts:
- Factory occupancy rate has reached 100％

## Liaoning carrier group heads to western Pacific for training; Chinese military says drills not aimed at any specific country

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:33:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610140221.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335348-en.html
- anchor: #n3367206

中共海軍宣布遼寧艦航母編隊赴西太平洋展開例行性訓練，強調不針對特定國家；日方觀察到該艦載機於5月底在太平洋起降約170架次。

Facts:
- The Chinese navy organized the operation on the 14th
- May 19 this year
- Returned to its home port in Qingdao on June 22
- More than 40 days of long-distance sea training
- May 26 to 28
- About 170 takeoffs and landings
- Waters about 590 kilometers southwest of Miyako Island, Japan

## Middle East conflict meets AI boom, making inflation fight harder for central banks worldwide

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140220.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335281-en.html
- anchor: #n3367132
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國際貨幣基金（IMF）、世界銀行（World Bank）、日經亞洲（Nikkei Asia）、韓國央行、日本央行、印度央行、澳洲央行、菲律賓央行、穆迪分析公司（Moody's Analytics）、國際清算銀行（Bank for International Settlements）

IMF與世界銀行年會在曼谷舉行，韓國央行總裁申鉉松指出中東衝突與AI熱潮推升通膨，使全球央行抗通膨難度增加。各國央行如韓國、日本、印度、澳洲及菲律賓相繼升息，但傳統貨幣政策對供給面衝擊效果有限。IMF警告高債務風險，強調央行應維持物價穩定而非救助財政。

Facts:
- Raise the policy rate to 3%
- 澳洲央行 has raised rates 4 times this year
- Pushed to a 15-year high
- Raise rates by 1 notch (25 basis points)
- Already about 1% of gross domestic product (GDP)
- More than 100% of global GDP

## Foreign investors net sell NT$20.037 billion; 南亞科 leads with 22,900 lots sold

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610140219.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335282-en.html
- anchor: #n3367133
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、南亞科、中鋼、台塑、台化、京元電子、台塑化、聯電、主動中信台灣收益、台企銀、台新新光金、台亞、永豐金、元大台灣50、台玻、復華富時不動產、華新、中石化、元大金、陽明、仁寶、兆豐國際投顧、美國、台灣證券交易所、台積電

Taiwan stocks closed at 48,625.83 points, with foreign investors net selling NT$20.037 billion. 南亞科 saw 22,900 lots sold, the most of any stock, while strong performance by 台塑 Group stocks lifted traditional industries.

Facts:
- Foreign investors net sold NT$20.037 billion
- Rose 284.52 points
- Closed at 48,625.83 points
- Trading value of NT$928.624 billion
- Net sales of 22,967 lots of 南亞科
- Net purchases of 77,000 lots of 中鋼
- Proprietary traders recorded net sales of NT$11.471 billion
- Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$16.111 billion
- The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$15.397 billion

## Lai Ching-te: If the general budget passes its third reading before Jan. 5 next year, cash handouts of NT$10,000 could begin before Lunar New Year at the earliest

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:26:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610140218.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335283-en.html
- anchor: #n3367134

President Lai Ching-te urged the Legislative Yuan to promptly complete the central government’s general budget for next year. If it passes its third reading before Jan. 5 next year, the government expects to begin distributing NT$10,000 in cash as early as before Lunar New Year. He also highlighted Taiwan’s strong AI industry exports and efforts to help small and medium-sized businesses transform and upgrade.

Facts:
- NT$10,000 in cash
- Export value exceeds US$900 billion for the first time
- Economic growth is estimated to exceed 11%
- Total exports in September reached US$87.22 billion
- The trade surplus also reached US$23.63 billion
- Taiwan’s cumulative exports from January to September this year reached US$661.55 billion
- The annual growth rate reached 46.2%
- The cumulative trade surplus reached US$160.55 billion
- An increase of US$62.54 billion from the same period last year

## Tung Tzu-wei bids emotional farewell to council, cites Huang Shan-shan’s post: Voters are people, not votes

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:26:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610140217.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335284-en.html
- anchor: #n3367135
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、Facebook

Tung Tzu-wei, the DPP’s Keelung mayoral candidate and city council speaker, delivered an emotional address while presiding over his final council session. Citing a post by former Taipei Deputy Mayor Huang Shan-shan that said, “Voters are people, not votes,” he stressed that elected representatives should put residents’ lives and municipal development ahead of partisan competition. He offered the phrase “Service beyond party lines, development beyond political colors, Keelung always comes first” as a shared motto.

Facts:
- Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- 中央社記者 王朝鈺 基隆14日電
- “Service beyond party lines, development beyond political colors, Keelung always comes first” — 3 phrases

## Flag presentation ceremony for Nagoya Asian Para Games; President Lai gives athletes a meal allowance and encouragement

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:26:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610140216.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335285-en.html
- anchor: #n3367136
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、運動部、中華帕拉林匹克總會

President Lai attended the flag presentation ceremony for Taiwan’s delegation to the Nagoya Asian Para Games, giving the team NT$200,000 as a meal allowance and encouraging the athletes. 運動部 has established a Division of Adaptive Sports, with Minister Lee Yang leading a support team to provide professional assistance. Taiwan is sending 71 athletes to compete in 12 sports.

Facts:
- NT$200,000 meal allowance
- Scheduled for Oct. 18 to 24
- Taiwan’s delegation is sending 71 athletes
- Across 12 sports
- 運動部 was officially established on Sept. 9 last year
- 16 professionals assigned to handle training and medical protection

## International maritime security conference calls for clear definition of China’s gray-zone actions

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610140215.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335328-en.html
- anchor: #n3367204
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、中央社、海委會、海洋委員會、遠景基金會、越南外交學院、南海研究所、菲律賓海巡署、日本海上自衛隊、韓國國家戰略研究院

海委會 held the 2026 International Maritime Security Conference, bringing together experts from the United States, Britain, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines to discuss China’s gray-zone incursions. Experts recommended clearly defining ICAD activities, improving maritime domain awareness and infrastructure resilience, and addressing threats through greater transparency and multilevel dialogue.

Facts:
- 2026 Maritime Security International Conference
- China placed its coast guard under the People’s Armed Police in 2018
- After 2022
- The “Joint Sword-2024A” military exercises in 2024
- Deployment of the “Haiyang Dizhi 8” in 2019
- The 2021 incident in the waters around Whitsun Reef
- China deployed coast guard vessels in the area within 3 days
- Launched a special maritime law enforcement operation within 8 days

## 房地合一稅前9月微減1% 新竹縣逆勢年增逾5成

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:19:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610140214.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335192-en.html
- anchor: #n3366776
- Companies mentioned: 財政部、中央社、大家房屋

財政部 statistics show that personal house and land transaction tax revenue across Taiwan totaled about NT$38.55 billion from January to September, down 1% year on year. Hsinchu County bucked the trend with growth of 51.5%, the highest increase nationwide. New Taipei City led with tax revenue exceeding NT$10 billion, while Taipei and Kaohsiung were the only special municipalities to post growth.

Facts:
- NT$38.55 billion
- A slight decline of 1%
- NT$10.22 billion
- NT$5.04 billion
- Up 22% year on year
- Up 3% year over year
- NT$1.14 billion
- NT$164 million
- Surged 323%

## South African radio host and influencer takes part in charity event, with proceeds going to Nepal earthquake relief

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:18:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140213.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335193-en.html
- anchor: #n3366777
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、慈濟、台灣政府

慈濟’s South Africa chapter held a vegetarian food fair in Johannesburg to mark its 60th anniversary. Proceeds will go toward earthquake relief in Nepal and improving conditions at local community kitchens.

Facts:
- 60th anniversary
- 400 metric tons
- More than 20 years
- About 230,000 followers

## Pingtung’s Wandan Forest Park becomes a new nighttime attraction, with “Xiao Wan” main lantern drawing visitors

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:16:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610140212.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4335195-en.html
- anchor: #n3366778
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、屏東縣政府、傳播處、YOYO家族

屏東縣政府 is linking tourism activities under the “Pingtung Light Tour” banner and illuminated Wandan Forest Park on the 25th. The adorable giant main lantern “Xiao Wan,” together with installations inspired by local imagery, has turned the park into a new nighttime attraction. The lights will be on display through Jan. 3 next year.

Facts:
- Wandan Forest Park illuminated on the 25th
- The light displays will be on view through Jan. 3 next year
- Since Wandan Forest Park opened in March this year
- The third stop will return to Pingtung City on Nov. 7
- On the 25th and 26th, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

## Man fined NT$200,000 for bringing unfinished pork rice ball into Taiwan; granted installment plan due to financial hardship

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:12:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610140211.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4334985-en.html
- anchor: #n3366698
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、行政執行署、行政執行署台中分署、農業部動植物防疫檢疫署高雄分署

七旬洪姓男子因攜帶未食用完的豬肉飯糰入境被罰20萬元，經行政執行署台中分署調查其生計困難後，同意分期繳納罰鍰。

Facts:
- Fine of NT$200,000
- A 73-year-old man surnamed Hung
- More than 50 entries and exits recorded each month
- Remits NT$5,500 each month

## 台塑新智能 makes comprehensive push into AI opportunities, partners with 綠捷 on four-legged robot

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:09:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610140210.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4334881-en.html
- anchor: #n3366500
- Companies mentioned: 台塑新智能、中華汽車、綠捷、創曦資訊、南亞科

台塑新智能 announced a partnership with 中華汽車 subsidiary 綠捷 to develop a domestically made four-legged robot, with commercialization expected in the second quarter of next year. It also said it had signed a letter of intent with 創曦資訊 to build an AI data center and is planning a joint venture to establish a new CSP company. Its battery modules are also expanding into the U.S. market.

Facts:
- The 2nd quarter of next year
- 2025

## Pelosi succession race: Saikat Chakrabarti and Connie Chan voice support for Taiwan’s self-defense

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:07:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140209.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4334884-en.html
- anchor: #n3366501
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、Mission Local、紐約時報、City Arts & Lectures、KQED、舊金山紀事報

In the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi as representative for California’s 11th Congressional District, Democratic candidates Saikat Chakrabarti and Connie Chan voiced support for Taiwan’s self-defense at a debate. Chakrabarti said he supports maintaining current U.S. policy toward Taiwan and backing its defense. Chan said she supports the Taiwan Relations Act and helping Taiwan deter an invasion by selling and providing defensive weapons.

Facts:
- California’s 11th Congressional District
- First elected in 2016
- More than 100 bills

## Kaohsiung’s Yancheng district ward chief candidate detained over alleged vote-buying; released on NT$100,000 bail

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:06:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610140208.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4334886-en.html
- anchor: #n3366502

A candidate surnamed Tsai for ward chief in Kaohsiung’s Yancheng District was detained on suspicion of vote-buying and violating the Political Donations Act. The court ordered his release on NT$100,000 bail.

Facts:
- Released on NT$100,000 bail
- 共新台幣40多萬元

## Yeh Yao-yuan: China uses Hong Kong media to interfere in Taiwan elections, deepening social divisions

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:06:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610140207.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4334885-en.html
- anchor: #n3366503
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、文匯報、美國聖湯瑪斯大學

Scholar Yeh Yao-yuan said China uses Hong Kong media to manipulate information and interfere in Taiwan’s elections. While this may not necessarily change voters’ positions, it could deepen social divisions and polarization, harming democratic development.

Facts:
- Taipei, 14th
- (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1151014

## “My Grandpa Is a COVID Survivor” earns 3 Golden Bell supporting actor nominations; Tang Tsung-sheng hopes to dedicate award to late father

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:05:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202610140206.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4334882-en.html
- anchor: #n3366504
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

“My Grandpa Is a COVID Survivor” earned Ko Yi-cheng, Tang Tsung-sheng and Chen Chu-sheng nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Film at the Golden Bell Awards. Tang hopes to dedicate an award to his late father. 9-year-old child star Li Yi-ju was also nominated for Most Promising Newcomer.

Facts:
- 9-year-old child star

## Several deadly attacks in a week; explosions heard again in Riyadh

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140205.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4334904-en.html
- anchor: #n3366505
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、Military Industries Corporation、Saudi Aramco

Blasts and air raid sirens were heard again in Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital, in one of several deadly attacks on the airport within a week. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility, saying targets included military facilities and Saudi Aramco facilities, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s difficulty intercepting incoming weapons and its urgent need for military aid from allies including the United States。

Facts:
- 1151014

## The New Taiwan dollar rose 1.2 fen to close at NT$32.073

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610140204.aspx
- anchor: #n3366506
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

The New Taiwan dollar closed at NT$32.073 against the U.S. dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market, up 1.2 fen, with trading volume reaching US$2.224 billion。

Facts:
- Rose 1.2 fen
- Closed at NT$32.073
- Trading volume of US$2.224 billion

## Kaohsiung’s Linyuan Elementary School marks 125 years since its founding and begins rebuilding its campus

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:02:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610140203.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4334721-en.html
- anchor: #n3366308
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、教育部

Kaohsiung’s Linyuan Elementary School, marking 125 years since its founding, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the demolition and reconstruction of its campus. The new building is planned to have 4 above-ground floors and 47 classrooms, and is expected to be completed and open in academic year 118。

Facts:
- 125 years since its founding
- A 4-story building
- 47 classrooms
- Academic year 118

## China-EU trade talks: 中汽協 says dialogue instead of confrontation serves both sides’ interests

- Published: 2026-10-14T17:00:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610140202.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4334722-en.html
- anchor: #n3366309
- Companies mentioned: 中汽協、中國汽車工業協會、吉利控股集團、奇瑞汽車、比亞迪、中央社

The second regular meeting of the China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism reached 16 points of consensus, covering hybrid and electric vehicles. 中汽協 stressed that dialogue instead of confrontation serves both sides’ interests, while automakers including Geely, Chery and 比亞迪 also voiced support for open cooperation and supply chain stability。

Facts:
- List of 16 consensus outcomes
- October 8 and 9

## Tainan railway undergrounding to open; traffic controls nearby from October 16

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:59:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610140201.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4334670-en.html
- anchor: #n3366306
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、交通部鐵道局、台南市政府、南市府交通局

台南鐵路地下化預計10月17日通車，市政府公布10月16日上午9時至17日晚上12時的周遭交通管制措施，包含大學路西段及前鋒路部分路段封閉、公車路線調整及停車安排。

Facts:
- October 17
- 9 a.m.
- 12 a.m.
- 5 p.m.
- 8:30
- 4 routes

## China’s Hulunbuir in Inner Mongolia issues plague warning, then deletes it, citing “to avoid misunderstanding”

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:59:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610140200.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4334671-en.html
- anchor: #n3366307
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、上觀新聞、內蒙古廣播電視台

The disease control center in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China, issued a plague prevention and control risk alert, which drew attention after a researcher at a laboratory in Siberia, Russia, reportedly died of suspected plague. Hulunbuir’s health commission clarified that there was no outbreak in the city and that the notice was routine public education. It was deleted to avoid misunderstanding。

Facts:
- 1 laboratory researcher
- A suspected dangerous pathogen leak was reported on the 4th
- The Hulunbuir disease control center had issued a notice on the 10th
- There have been no cases in the city since 1927
- People-to-people exchanges between China and Russia surpassed 3 million in 2025
- People-to-people exchanges between the 2 countries rose 43% year over year in the first half of this year
- Russia also rose to become the No. 2 source of visitors to China

## Schools deem cases reasonable discipline and exempt them from review panel; Taiwan Education Industry Union worries problems will remain unresolved

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:55:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610140199.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4334499-en.html
- anchor: #n3366176
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、台灣教育產業工會、中央社

The 教育部 announced amendments to the rules on school affairs meetings, allowing schools to close cases deemed reasonable discipline without referring them for investigation. The Taiwan Education Industry Union worries that minor adjustments will not address fundamental problems and is calling for the school affairs meeting system to be abolished and a remedy mechanism established。

Facts:
- 教育部7日公告
- Set to take effect on the 9th of this month
- Article 4 of the “Dismissal Measures”
- Paragraph 2 of Article 32 of the “Teachers Act”
- (Editor: Li Shuhua) 1151014

## 中華電信 union strike vote questioned; 勞動部 says direct, secret ballots are legal

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:52:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610140198.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4334500-en.html
- anchor: #n3366177
- Companies mentioned: 中華電信、勞動部、中華民國全國總工會

中華電信’s union faced questions from management about the legality of holding strike votes by individual branches. 勞動部 said the votes are legal as long as members vote directly and by secret ballot, and that it respects unions’ exercise of their legal rights。

Facts:
- Nearly 20,000 members
- Employer contribution rate of 15% or more

## Taiwan Affairs Office calls Tsai Kang-yung two-faced; DPP lawmaker says creators are being persecuted

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:51:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610140197.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333898-en.html
- anchor: #n3364011
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、民進黨

The Taiwan Affairs Office called Tsai Kang-yung two-faced. DPP lawmaker Chen Peiyu criticized the move as persecution of creators and a provocation against Taiwan’s free will。

Facts:
- Taipei, 14th
- (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1151014

## 台史博 opens “The Goddess of Ten Thousand Manifestations,” showcasing Mazu’s many forms

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:51:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202610140196.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333877-en.html
- anchor: #n3364012
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、國立台灣歷史博物館、台史博、荷蘭國家博物館、北港朝天宮、台南祀典大天后宮、安平開台天后宮、開基天后宮、三郊鎮港海安宮、日本國立國會圖書館、神戶市立博物館、美國印第安那大學莉莉圖書館、鹿港天后宮、西螺福興宮、彰化南瑤宮、文化部

The 國立台灣歷史博物館 exhibition “The Goddess of Ten Thousand Manifestations: The Culture of Mazu Worship in Taiwan” opened today, bringing together precious artifacts from institutions at home and abroad, including 荷蘭國家博物館, as well as important exhibits from Mazu temples across Taiwan, to showcase the culture of Mazu worship and its changing identity。

Facts:
- 7 Qing Dynasty “Mazu Sacred Event Illustrations”
- From now through May 16, 2027

## International surfing competition to be held at Jinzun in Taitung in November, with NT$5 million in total prize money

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:49:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610140195.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333899-en.html
- anchor: #n3364013
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、運動部、世界衝浪聯盟、World Surf League

The 2026 Taiwan International Surfing Competition will be held in the waters off Jinzun in Taitung from November 6 to 22, with total prize money increased to NT$5 million. Land-based events, including a skateboarding competition, will also be held for the first time。

Facts:
- Total prize money also increased to NT$5 million
- The 2026 Taiwan International Surfing Competition will be held in the waters off Jinzun in Taitung from November 6 to 22
- The international event will be held at the QS 6,000 International level for the first time
- Total prize money reaches NT$650,000
- The competition is open to athletes from 7 continents for the first time

## Local election campaign heats up; Cheng Li-wun announces launch of major nationwide rallies

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:43:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610140194.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333880-en.html
- anchor: #n3364014
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國民黨

國民黨主席鄭麗文宣布啟動全台大型造勢活動，預計在中彰投雲、桃竹竹苗、嘉南高屏及北北基宜等地舉辦約2萬人規模的集會，並成立中央助講團整合輔選力量；同時強調對毒品零容忍立場。

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- An event will be held on the 17th
- Around 20,000 people
- 4 counties and cities in the Changhua-Taichung-Nantou-Yunlin area
- A 25-year-old female victim

## IMF chief: Easing France’s debt burden “will take time”

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:42:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140193.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333882-en.html
- anchor: #n3364015
- Companies mentioned: 國際貨幣基金（IMF）、世界銀行（World Bank）、中央社

IMF chief Georgieva said France needs time to reduce its debt to a level that restores market confidence. The passage of France’s budget bill remains uncertain because the governing camp lacks a majority in parliament and opposition parties oppose it。

Facts:
- Reduce it to 5% of gross domestic product (GDP)

## Boy struck while crossing road in Zhunan trapped under car; bystanders lift vehicle to rescue him

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610140192.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333939-en.html
- anchor: #n3364016
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、為恭醫院、中國醫藥大學附設醫院

A brother and sister riding a scooter across a road in Zhunan, Miaoli County, were hit by a car, leaving the 6-year-old boy trapped underneath. Several bystanders lifted the car to rescue him. Tests found no evidence that the female driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The cause of the crash is under investigation。

Facts:
- 6-year-old boy
- Dragged several meters
- 11-year-old girl

## On a southern Taiwan international airport, Chen Chi-mai says areas around Nanxing Project included in assessment

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610140191.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333940-en.html
- anchor: #n3364017
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、高雄市議會、國民黨

Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai said during a general city council interpellation that a professional consulting firm had been commissioned to conduct a more in-depth feasibility study of a southern Taiwan international airport. The assessment includes sites such as areas around the Nanxing Project, and efforts to secure central government support for the work are continuing。

Facts:
- Open 24 hours
- Late October

## India cracks down on public protests, arrests 蟑螂人民黨 leader and bans gatherings at “protest landmark”

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140189.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333942-en.html
- anchor: #n3364019
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、新德里電視台、NDTV、今日印度、India Today、印度時報、Times of India、印刷報、The Print、蟑螂人民黨、全印學生聯會、印度選舉委員會、德里警方

The Indian government arrested the leader of 蟑螂人民黨 and banned gatherings at Jantar Mantar, a “protest landmark.” The site has been removed from the official list of protest venues, forcing people to go to other remote, fee-charging locations。

Facts:
- 130 million people
- 14 people
- 25,000 rupees per day
- About NT$8,477

## Russia arrests Japanese reporter on espionage charges; Japan calls for fair and humane treatment

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140190.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333941-en.html
- anchor: #n3364018
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、北海道新聞、Hokkaido Shimbun、俄羅斯聯邦安全局、FSB、塔斯社、TASS、俄新社、RIA Novosti

Russia accused 北海道新聞 reporter Yuki Imai of engaging in espionage on Sakhalin and arrested him. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi called on Russia to treat the Japanese citizen fairly and humanely。

Facts:
- Could face up to 20 years in prison
- He will be detained until December 12

## Phase 2 of Changhua fishing port project breaks ground; county government invests about NT$1.4 billion to improve facilities

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:36:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610140188.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333851-en.html
- anchor: #n3363987
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、彰化縣政府、彰化區漁會

彰化縣政府 is investing about NT$1.4 billion in the near-term phase 2 and medium-term projects at Changhua Fishing Port. They are expected to be completed in ROC year 118 to improve port facilities and reduce siltation。

Facts:
- About NT$1.4 billion in funding
- Construction period of about 900 calendar days
- Expected to be completed in ROC year 118
- Funding of more than NT$2.5 billion is needed
- A funding gap of nearly NT$1.2 billion remains
- A near-term berthing area for 290 fishing rafts
- Fishing vessels under 100 tons
- At least 30 berths

## Competition for 3-3 offshore wind power contracts heats up; Ørsted: Work can begin immediately if approved

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:36:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610140187.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333852-en.html
- anchor: #n3363988
- Companies mentioned: 沃旭能源、哥本哈根基礎建設基金、CIP、經濟部

沃旭能源 is competing for 3-3 offshore wind power contracts, with plans for the Dadu 1 and 2 wind farms, with a total capacity of 3GW. If approved, work can begin immediately. The company also sees site selection for future phases 3-4 as an important factor.

Facts:
- The 1 wind farm is planned to have an installed capacity of 1GW
- Total capacity of 3GW
- Results of 10 years of work in Taiwan
- Projects in South Korea have an installed capacity of 1.4GW

## Monkey damage causes severe crop losses; Chen Chun-chi: Supports considering amendments to include it among natural disasters

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:35:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610140186.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333841-en.html
- anchor: #n3363984

Agriculture Minister Chen Chun-chi told the Legislative Yuan that he supports including crop losses caused by wildlife in the scope of natural disaster relief, and that amendments to the law are under consideration.

Facts:
- In 5 years, streets in rural areas may be full of monkeys

## Blood pressure drug Exforge faces shortage; TFDA: Supplies arriving gradually, alternatives available

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:34:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610140185.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333842-en.html
- anchor: #n3363985
- Companies mentioned: 台灣諾華公司、中華民國基層藥師協會、中央社

Shortages of the blood pressure medication 「易安穩」 caused by manufacturing delays are easing, the TFDA said, adding that alternative drugs with the same ingredients, dosage form and pharmacological mechanism are available domestically.

Facts:
- An average of 8.73 million tablets consumed per month
- A total of more than 61.13 million tablets were claimed under National Health Insurance
- Cut from NT$5.5 per tablet
- Down to NT$4.24
- 6 drugs with the same ingredients, dosage form and strength are still available domestically

## Keelung mayoral race: Wang Wan-yu urges voters to review platforms and vote rationally

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:32:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610140184.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333843-en.html
- anchor: #n3363986
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、時代力量黨、台灣前進陣線、台灣基進黨、小民參政歐巴桑聯盟、台灣綠黨

時代力量黨 Chair Wang Wan-yu and groups including 台灣基進黨 voiced support for Keelung City Council candidate Wu Cheng-tse, and urged residents to rationally review the platforms of candidates for Keelung mayor.

Facts:
- 4 years ago
- 1151014

## Trump: Greenland set to launch large-scale oil, natural gas and mineral exploration

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:30:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140183.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333819-en.html
- anchor: #n3363982
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、真實社群（Truth Social）

U.S. President Donald Trump said large-scale oil, natural gas and mineral exploration is about to begin in Greenland, stressing the island's strategic importance to U.S. and European security. The United States, Greenland and Denmark previously signed a security agreement, under which the U.S. will build 2 military bases in southern and eastern Greenland.

Facts:
- （中央社華盛頓14日綜合外電報導）
- Media reports in August
- Trump signed a security agreement with Greenlandic and Danish leaders in September
- According to the 10-page agreement
- The United States will build 2 military bases in southern and eastern Greenland
- (Translated by: 何宏儒) 1151014

## Renovation begins at Zhubei Xinshe Market; 58 stalls to get improved shopping environment

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:29:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610140182.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333820-en.html
- anchor: #n3363983
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、竹北市公所、新社市場自治會

竹北市公所 has begun renovation work at Xinshe Market, which has a history of about 50 years, with completion expected by the end of the year. During construction, 58 stalls will temporarily relocate to a temporary market on vacant land on Huaxing 1st Street, as lighting, signage and the overall space are improved.

Facts:
- With a history of about 50 years
- The market has 58 stalls
- （編輯：林恕暉）1151014

## Tax bureau accused of asking complainant for contract documents; says it will investigate under the law even if they are not provided

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:23:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610140181.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333799-en.html
- anchor: #n3363970
- Companies mentioned: 美麗島電子報、財政部北區國稅局、中央社

財政部北區國稅局 clarified that its request for complainant Wu Tzu-chia to provide contract documents was merely an example of information that could be supplemented under the rules. It said it would investigate under the law even if the documents were not provided, denying that it was shielding the powerful.

Facts:
- Point 13
- 1151014

## Huang Min-hui delivers final policy report of her tenure, thanks residents for 17 years of trust and support

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:21:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610140180.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333800-en.html
- anchor: #n3363971

Chiayi City Mayor Huang Min-hui delivered the final policy report of her tenure, thanking residents for their 17 years of trust. She said sound finances are the foundation of governance, noting that the city government distributed cash twice using budget surpluses, and reviewed budget allocations and major infrastructure needs.

Facts:
- NT$2,000 per person
- NT$6,000 in cash per person
- More than NT$8.4 billion in education, science and culture spending
- More than NT$4.7 billion in social welfare spending
- More than NT$3.5 billion in economic development spending

## Lai Jui-lung rally invites public to wear ribbons; Ko Chih-en previews weekend campaign lineup

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:17:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610140179.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333790-en.html
- anchor: #n3363967
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、Facebook

Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung and Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang have launched joint campaign ribbons, inviting the public to wear them at the campaign headquarters inauguration on the 17th to build momentum. Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en said Lu Hsiu-yen, Hou Yu-ih, Wang Jin-pyng and Han Kuo-yu, among others, will appear at weekend events.

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- 高雄14日電
- Campaign headquarters inauguration on the 17th
- 11月28日「隆總洋、共同贏」目標
- Campaign headquarters inauguration on Oct. 17
- Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Doors open at 6 p.m.
- Starts at 6:30 p.m.
- Will be held beside Gangshan Riverside Park at 7 p.m. on the 16th
- Will be held at Xiaogang Fengyi Temple at 7:30 p.m. on the 17th
- （編輯：龍柏安）1151014

## Hsinchu City tourism and arts win 79 international awards in 3 years; 文化局 takes 62

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:16:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610140178.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333791-en.html
- anchor: #n3363968
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、新竹市政府、文化局、國立故宮博物院、新竹市美術館、新竹市玻璃工藝博物館、新竹241藝術空間、新竹少年刑務所演武場

Hsinchu City tourism and arts events won 79 international awards over 3 years, with 文化局 accounting for 62. The awards covered areas including digital exhibitions, arts festivals and holiday events.

Facts:
- 3 years
- 79 awards
- 62 awards
- 17 items

## Kuomintang mobilizes across Hsinchu County's 13 townships and cities, strengthening local organization

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:13:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610140177.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333792-en.html
- anchor: #n3363969
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國民黨

國民黨 Hsinchu County branch chair Yang Wen-ke announced the launch of an organizational campaign across 13 townships and cities, directing local party branches to review grassroots organizations, strengthen local ties and unite candidates at all levels to win voter support.

Facts:
- 13 townships and cities
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections

## 12 startup brands set up at Xingan Market; Taipei City Youth Bureau: Helping young people gain hands-on experience

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:12:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610140176.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333707-en.html
- anchor: #n3363966
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台北市政府青年局、HERE THERE、不要不見 STILL HERE、滿潮刈包、冰冰蹦蹦工作室、金星男子 THE VENUSIANS

台北市政府青年局 is running the 「Youth, Check In! Traditional Market Youth Entrepreneurship Support Program」, matching 12 startup brands with vacant stalls at Taipei's Xingan Market. The program aims to provide operating space and business guidance, help young people gain hands-on experience and inject new energy into traditional markets.

Facts:
- 12 youth startup brands
- 1151014

## Actress Lin Yu-hsi ventures into singing at the Golden Indie Music Awards, honing her vocal skills

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:11:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202610140175.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333607-en.html
- anchor: #n3363908
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、iNDIEVOX

Entertainer Lin Yu-hsi is branching out as a singer and will perform alongside Taiwanese-language singing star Chen Yi-heng and Indigenous singer Dai Hsiao-chun at the 17th Golden Indie Music Awards. She has begun intensive vocal training.

Facts:
- 17th Golden Indie Music Awards
- Will be held on the 31st
- 3 performance groups to be announced
- 17日中午12時起

## Musk considers building his own wafer fab; Yang Ying-chao: No short- or medium-term impact on 台積電

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:07:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610140174.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333608-en.html
- anchor: #n3363909
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉、科克蘭資本、台積電、英特爾、IBM、格芯、SpaceX、中央社

特斯拉執行長馬斯克傳出有意打造Terafab巨型晶圓廠，前外資知名分析師楊應超指出，建廠難度極高且需時5到10年，中短期對台積電無影響；長期若採分租模式讓台積電參與技術諮詢，反而有助了解競爭對手英特爾動態。

Facts:
- Even if Musk's fab plans become reality, it will be 5 to 10 years before it is built
- About US$3 billion (about NT$96.6 billion)

## Major institutional investors sell NT$15.397 billion worth of Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:04:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610140173.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333610-en.html
- anchor: #n3363910

Taiwan stocks closed at 48,625.83 points today. Major institutional investors recorded net sales totaling NT$15.397 billion, including net sales of NT$20.037 billion by foreign and mainland Chinese investors and NT$11.471 billion by securities dealers, while investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$16.111 billion.

Facts:
- NT$15.397 billion
- 284.52 points
- 48,625.83 points
- NT$928.624 billion
- NT$11.471 billion
- NT$16.111 billion
- NT$20.037 billion

## Japanese stocks edge lower as investors await U.S. inflation data and AI-related company earnings

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:04:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610140172.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333609-en.html
- anchor: #n3363911
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、日經225指數、東證股價指數

Tokyo stocks edged lower as investors tried to recoup the previous day's losses in technology shares, while attention shifted to U.S. inflation data and earnings reports from AI-related companies.

Facts:
- Down 33.23 points
- Or 0.05%
- Closed at 67744.29 points
- Down 13.89 points
- Or 0.34%
- Closed at 4096.78

## Penghu healthcare issues: Cai Bi-ru says health must be protected under equal access to medical care

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:02:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610140171.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333585-en.html
- anchor: #n3363905
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、民眾黨、台大醫院、台北市政府、台中市政府

無黨籍澎湖縣長參選人葉竹林聘請民眾黨中央委員蔡壁如擔任醫療顧問，蔡壁如強調在「醫療平權」下離島醫療不應有偏差，並提出建立醫院權責、縮短後送時間等四大備援制度以守護鄉親健康。

Facts:
- 自己曾在台大醫院服務30年
- 台北市政府5年
- 台中市政府1年
- A population of just over 100,000
- Establish four backup systems, including care for people returning to their hometowns

## Malaysia bolsters geoeconomic resilience; Port Klang pushes digitalization and expansion

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:02:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140170.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333586-en.html
- anchor: #n3363906
- Companies mentioned: 巴生港務局、中央社、勞氏日報

巴生港務局主席歐陽捍華表示，巴生港將透過數位化、簡化行政程序及擴建硬體設施，強化競爭力與韌性。目前巴生港2025年貨櫃處理量達1514萬TEU，勞氏日報排名全球第10，並規劃西港擴建至2800萬TEU及開發第三港口。

Facts:
- More than 80,000 vessels pass through each year
- About 4 tenths of containers are related to local imports and exports
- 6 tenths are transshipment cargo
- Handled 15.14 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025
- Up 3.4% from the previous year
- Remained at 10th
- Added 8 container terminals
- From about 14 million TEUs
- To 28 million TEUs

## Lin Yi-ching: Sovereign AI training corpus to gather private-sector data; licensing will absolutely not be mandatory

- Published: 2026-10-14T16:01:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610140169.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333587-en.html
- anchor: #n3363907
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、數發部

數發部長林宜敬說明台灣主權AI訓練語料庫採自願參與募集民間資料，絕非強制要求授權；針對新聞媒體內容，希望促成AI大廠付費取得。

Facts:
- The private-sector data being collected at this stage falls into 4 categories
- Related disputes often continue for 3 to 5 years
- More than 200 government agencies have joined
- A total of more than 5,000 datasets
- More than 2.4 billion tokens

## Questioned over past proposal to relocate Songshan Airport, Koo Li-hsiung says: I'm now defense minister

- Published: 2026-10-14T15:59:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610140168.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333548-en.html
- anchor: #n3363902

Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung responded to questions from Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Kuomintang legislator Lo Chih-chiang about relocating Songshan Airport, stressing that his current role requires prioritizing military missions and defense resilience.

Facts:
- 2014
- 1151014

## Taitung Luye Farmers' Association to hold showcase on 10/15 and 10/16, featuring organic produce from Hualien and Taitung

- Published: 2026-10-14T15:58:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610140167.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333550-en.html
- anchor: #n3363903
- Companies mentioned: 台東鹿野地區農會、農業部農糧署東區分署、中央社、東軒坊、肯杜爾農莊、老王檸檬、東台灣農特產行、曲禾酒莊、台東布谷拉夫、松林梅有機自然生態農場、大峰茶園、旭豐農產行、清亮農場

The Taitung Luye Farmers' Association will hold an organic agricultural products showcase from October 15 to 16, with 10 local organic producers taking part. It will also feature three themed experience areas to promote organic agriculture in Hualien and Taitung.

Facts:
- 10 organic agricultural producers
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 7,407 hectares

## ASML posts record revenue in 3rd quarter as AI demand far outstrips supply

- Published: 2026-10-14T15:57:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610140166.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333552-en.html
- anchor: #n3363904
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、艾司摩爾、ASML、法新社、路透社

ASML (艾司摩爾) posted record revenue in the 3rd quarter, driven by AI demand, and raised its full-year outlook. The company is considering further capacity expansion to meet strong orders from 2027 to 2030.

Facts:
- 11.7 billion euros
- About NT$422 billion
- 7.5 billion euros
- About NT$270.5 billion
- 5 billion euros
- About NT$180.4 billion
- 2.1 billion euros
- About NT$75.7 billion
- 43 billion to 45 billion euros
- About NT$1.551 trillion to NT$1.6232 trillion
- 44 billion to 45 billion euros
- About NT$1.5871 trillion to NT$1.6232 trillion
- Expand capacity by 30%

## China's imports and exports rise 23.8% year on year in first 3 quarters of 2026

- Published: 2026-10-14T15:52:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610140165.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333451-en.html
- anchor: #n3363770

China's General Administration of Customs released goods trade data for the first 3 quarters of 2026, showing imports and exports worth US$5.8 trillion, up 23.8% year on year. In yuan terms, the total was 39.94 trillion yuan, up 18.8%. Imports grew faster than exports, opening-up accelerated in central and western regions, and foreign trade growth was the fastest for the same period in nearly 5 years.

Facts:
- Goods trade imports and exports totaled US$5.8 trillion in the first 3 quarters, up 23.8% year on year
- Goods trade imports and exports totaled US$5.8 trillion in the first 3 quarters
- Exports up 21.3% year on year
- Imports up 27.5% year on year
- Imports and exports totaled 39.94 trillion yuan in the first 3 quarters
- Up 18.8% year on year
- Exports: 23.2 trillion yuan
- Up 16.4% year over year
- Imports: 16.74 trillion yuan
- Up 22.3% year on year
- In yuan terms, import growth exceeded export growth by 5.9 percentage points
- Imports and exports in central regions grew 20.5%
- Growth in western regions reached 25.7%
- Imports and exports grew 15.3% year on year in the 1st quarter
- Up 18.3% year on year in the 2nd quarter
- Up 22.3% year on year in the 3rd quarter
- Equipment manufacturing contributed nearly 9 tenths of the increase in exports
- Intermediate goods accounted for more than half of total export value
- Integrated circuit exports grew 99.1%
- Electric vehicles... and other green products grew 72.3%, respectively
- Wind turbines and their parts, along with other green products, grew ...22.4%, respectively
- Imports and exports of products including industrial robots, electronic components, computer parts and electrical equipment totaled more than 10 trillion yuan
- Up 58.9% year on year
- Contributed 11.3 percentage points to overall import and export growth

## UK House of Lords hears AI-generated speech for first time as disabled peer regains former voice

- Published: 2026-10-14T15:48:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140164.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333450-en.html
- anchor: #n3363771
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、ElevenLabs

UK House of Lords member Jane Campbell, whose speech has been affected by spinal muscular atrophy, was approved to use AI technology to recreate her former voice for a speech, becoming the first member of the UK Parliament to use the technology. Developed with the help of ElevenLabs, the technology also incorporates emotion tags to adjust tone and feeling.

Facts:
- Campbell, 67
- The 1707 rule barring non-members of the House of Lords from speaking in the chamber
- Just 30 seconds of audio
- Record 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Record nearly 400 sentences
- Appointed in 2007

## Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival opens 10/31, featuring an eye-catching 19-meter-tall dessert castle

- Published: 2026-10-14T15:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610140163.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333452-en.html
- anchor: #n3363772
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、三麗鷗、台中市觀光旅遊局

2026台中國際花毯節於10月31日登場，以「甜點王國」為主題，攜手三麗鷗明星規劃七大主題展區，並設置19公尺高甜點城堡作為核心場景。

Facts:
- Oct. 31
- 19 meters tall
- Seven themed areas
- Every 30 minutes

## 味全龍攜手台北捐血中心 捐熱血可獲台灣大賽門票

- Published: 2026-10-14T15:41:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610140162.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333418-en.html
- anchor: #n3363768
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍、台北捐血中心、中央社

The 味全龍 team and 台北捐血中心 are partnering to offer home-game tickets to the 2026 Taiwan Series to people who donate blood at 5 designated blood donation centers in Taipei from Oct. 15 to 18, with the number of tickets depending on the amount donated.

Facts:
- Oct. 15 to 18
- 2026 Taiwan Series
- 5 locations in total
- Donate 250 c.c. of blood
- Receive 1 ticket
- Donate 500c.c. of blood
- Receive 2 tickets

## 大同：AI機櫃建置與台電標案回流 看好明年營收成長

- Published: 2026-10-14T15:40:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610140161.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4333419-en.html
- anchor: #n3363769
- Companies mentioned: 大同公司、中央社、台電、天宇工業

大同公司總經理張松鑌表示，因應AI資料中心需求，推出TTG AIDC CUBE機櫃，提供180天快速建置服務；台電公共工程標案透過子公司回流3成，明年營收可望大幅成長。

Facts:
- AI cabinet installation services, from power grid to computing capacity, can be provided in just 180 days
- 已回流3成
- Transformers sold locally are rated at 500Kv
- Far higher than the 345Kv used in Taiwan