AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-14 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 177 items from 4 sources; Japan, 122 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 募集 for a share-full-time job through Sharefull Super Part-Time Jobs: Hold a panel at a stage greeting for “Look Up,” starring Go Moritahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367392Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESシェアフル株式会社 is recruiting part-time workers through “Sharefull Super Part-Time Jobs” to hold panels and support event proceedings at the post-screening stage greeting for the film “Look Up,” starring Go Morita, on October 31, 2026. Starring Genki Iwahashi × Osamu Soma: First footage from the new Thursday drama “The Right Way to Pretend to Read Love, Season 2” revealed! Teaser released and opening theme song announced! Relationship chart and original drama merchandise information also unveiled!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367391Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTOKYO MX announced that the new Thursday drama “The Right Way to Pretend to Read Love, Season 2,” starring Genki Iwahashi, will begin airing on October 29, 2026. pachae’s “3.03cm” was selected as the opening theme song, and teaser footage and merchandise information were also released. “Dofasaru Pink,” a Wonjungyo collaboration shade, joins the tear-bag liner from muice, produced by beauty video creator Miki Kawanishi! Limited-edition colors of popular lip and cheek products, along with a multi-brush, go on sale October 28https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367390Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESmuice, the cosmetics brand produced by beauty video creator Miki Kawanishi, will release a tear-bag liner created in collaboration with Wonjungyo, along with limited-edition lip and cheek colors and a multi-brush, on October 28. From livestreaming to the world. Affiliated artist Atsunee named a finalist as Japan’s representative in the Live Stream Music Performance category at the Asian Television Awards 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367389Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAtsunee, an artist affiliated with 株式会社SBIスターミュージック・エンタテインメント, has been named a finalist representing Japan in the newly established Live Stream Music Performance category at the international Asian Television Awards 2026. In winter, bathrooms and washrooms are cold, and dry air makes hair frizz. Three hair-care products for washing, drying and styling are on sale at Amazon’s Prime Appreciation Sale【Ur.Salon】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367388Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESUr.Salon, the lifestyle beauty brand of 株式会社KURUKURU, is selling 3 hair-care products at Amazon’s Prime Appreciation Sale. 株式会社AlbaLink signs agreement with Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, on preventing and resolving vacant-house issues and promoting the effective use of vacant homeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367387Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社AlbaLink signed an agreement with Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, to prevent and resolve vacant-house issues and promote the effective use of vacant homes on October 14, Reiwa 8. [1-minute walk from Oizumigakuen Station] Pilates studio “YUZU Oizumigakuen” opens November 21!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367386Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESESS株式会社, a group company of caname株式会社, will open the Pilates studio “YUZU Oizumigakuen” near Oizumigakuen Station in Nerima, Tokyo, on November 21, 2026. YUZU now has 84 locations. A huge hit with Gen Z! Keyboard app Simeji launches its second collaboration with the TV anime “Osomatsu-san”: a voting campaign asks, “Which Matsuno family duo do you think is the most hopeless?!”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367385Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKeyboard app Simeji, provided by バイドゥ株式会社, is holding a second collaboration with the TV anime “Osomatsu-san”: a poll to choose the Matsuno family duo considered the most hopeless. Limited-edition themes inspired by the top 3 duos in the voting will be distributed. Post-event online sales begin for “PSYREN × THEキャラ CAFE STAND Tokyo Dome City Store”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367384Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コンテンツシード began post-event online sales for “PSYREN × THEキャラ CAFE STAND Tokyo Dome City Store” on the THEキャラ online store on October 14, 2026. Post-event online sales begin for the TV anime “Gintama” POP UP SHOP!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367383Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPost-event online orders for merchandise from the TV anime “Gintama” POP UP SHOP are being accepted on the THEキャラ online store. Orders are open from October 14 to 28, 2026. Yoh Yoshida appears on the cover and in the opening feature for the first time! “Naturila ’26–’27 Fall/Winter” explores stylish living and preparations for autumn and winter that won’t let the cold get you down／Event information includedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367382Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社主婦と生活社 will release the magazine “Naturila ’26–’27 Fall/Winter” on October 30, featuring Yoh Yoshida on the cover for the first time. An event will also be held in Machida, Tokyo, in November. A feature on fall and winter fashion for people in their 50s and 60s: “Clothes I Want to Wear as an Adult ’26–’27 Fall/Winter” goes on sale October 14!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367381Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社主婦と生活社 will release “Clothes I Want to Wear as an Adult ’26–’27 Fall/Winter,” a fashion mook for people in their 50s and 60s, on October 14. Events at 松坂屋名古屋店 and 博多阪急 have also been announced. A year of major special projects, released monthly for 12 months, kicks off in October to celebrate the start of Yuzu’s 30th anniversary year! Must-see content for fans, including rare archival footage and music video features, will air every month.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367380Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スペースシャワーネットワークが運営するスペースシャワーTVは、ゆずのデビュー30周年を祝うため、2026年10月から2027年9月まで12ヶ月連続の特別企画「【祝！デビュー30周年】ゆず12ヶ月連続企画」を開始する。過去番組のアンコール放送やMV特集などを実施し、まず第1弾として2026年10月に「V.I.P.―ゆずー」のアンコール放送を行う。 IT × Business: What is needed to understand the big picture of the digital society and systems planning and strategy? Starting Nov. 2 (Mon.): Free streaming of archive footage from Vol.4–Vol.6 of the popular seminar “Practical Fundamentals of Business and IT”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367379Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will begin free streaming of archived videos from “Business and IT Basics for Practical Use,” Vol. 4–Vol. 6, on Nov. 2. The easy, refreshing puzzle game “Touken Ranbu Pazugiri” launches the T-ogaki subjugation event “BIG T-ogaki Subjugation Operation!” Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki (勇気百寸) and Rare Imanotsurugi (六寸五分の小天狗) make their debut!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367378Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社EXNOA will hold the “BIG T-ogaki Subjugation Operation!” event in the puzzle RPG “Touken Ranbu Pazugiri” starting Oct. 14, 2026. New characters will be available through limited-time summons and as event rewards, and a sticker giveaway campaign will be held at アニメイト. 【Oct. 27 event】“Dotcon Construction Site Tour” to be held at 日本大学工学部! Introducing “roadway dams,” a new flood-control measurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367347Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:57:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社PUMPMAN will hold a “Dotcon Construction Site Tour” on Oct. 27, 2026, at 日本大学工学部 in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture. The tour will introduce “Dotcon,” a paving technology that allows rainwater to infiltrate and be stored underground, as well as “roadway dams,” a new flood-control measure. 【東急SレイエスFC】 “Tokyu Scrum Project Sports Festa” U-8/U-10 exchange matches!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367348Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:54:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES東急SレイエスFC will hold the “Tokyu Scrum Project Sports Festa,” a soccer exchange match for U-8/U-10 players, on Oct. 25, 2026, at the Tamaplaza Campus of Kokugakuin University. A special 30 minutes in wintertime Zao, where sunsets meet illuminated frost-covered trees.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367349Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:53:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人上山市観光物産協会 will operate the reservation-only “Zao Shuttle Bus” connecting JRかみのやま温泉駅前 with the Zao area from Dec. 19, 2026, to Mar. 7, 2027. This year, an afternoon service has been added to let passengers enjoy the twilight scenery on dates when the frost-covered trees are illuminated. 山形交通株式会社 will operate the service. 【那須塩原市ふるさと納税】夜の図書館を1日1組限定で独占！「みるる ナイト・ライブラリー貸切り体験」が返礼品に新登場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367350Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:53:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES那須塩原市 has launched a special hometown tax donation website, featuring an overnight private experience at Nasushiobara City Library Miruru as a signature thank-you gift. The donation amount is ¥80,000, and recipients will receive an exclusive T-shirt produced by BACH. 【Omiya】A lavish menu featuring truffles, foie gras, lobster, carefully selected beef and more! “Christmas Dinner 2026,” to enjoy while viewing the Christmas illuminationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367351Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:52:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESA limited-time Christmas dinner featuring luxurious ingredients will be served from Dec. 19 to 25, 2026, at Cafe & Restaurant Shikitei inside “Omiya Art Grace Wedding Chateau / Omiya Rikyu,” operated by 株式会社ベストブライダル. What kind of society would the Anti-Espionage Act create, with people monitored and punished under its provisions!?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367352Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:50:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同出版株式会社 will publish “Understanding the Anti-Espionage Act: 31 Dangers of Monitoring and Punishing Citizens,” edited and written by Yuji Nakatani and others, on Oct. 14, 2026. Promoting children’s reading: Talk event “Dai the Cat and the Mysterious Story: Let’s Discover the Secrets of Creation”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367353Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs part of efforts to promote children’s reading, 東京都教育委員会 will hold a talk event on Nov. 23, Reiwa 8, featuring Akiko Ikeda, author of the picture-book series “Wachifield: The Cat Dayan,” and Naoki Ogi, honorary director of 都立図書館. Kites fill the skies over Dongju as Matsu administration promotes off-season tourismhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367922Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:46:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo address the off-season, the Matsu National Scenic Area Administration will hold the Dongju Kite Carnival on the 17th and 18th, and announced that 10 businesses had passed SGEQC and ISQM quality certifications. Song Cheng-en: First Island Chain nations must jointly address China’s gray-zone challenges and focus on maritime securityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367921Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:40:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA海洋委員會舉行2026海線安全國際會議，副主委宋承恩表示匯集第一島鏈各國商討應對中國灰色地帶威脅。與談專家指出台海問題具連動性影響韓國，並強調台灣燃料短缺風險及加強海上態勢感知之必要性。 Lai Hui-yuan faces backlash over comments on Jia Yong-jie’s outfit; vows deep reflectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367916Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:39:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨立委賴惠員因在備詢時評論台北101董事長賈永婕的服裝用詞引發爭議，晚間表示深感不安並承諾深刻檢討；總統賴清德則強調台灣是自由多元社會，不應以穿著評斷專業。 New Taipei to hold its largest annual job fair on 10/17, offering more than 2500 openingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367917Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:39:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe New Taipei City Labor Affairs Department announced that it will hold its largest annual job fair at the Sanchong Comprehensive Sports Hall on October 17. A total of 70 well-known companies will set up booths, with more than 2500 jobs expected to be available. International Smart Energy Week opens as companies target rooftop solar and AI power opportunitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367918Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:37:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Taiwan International Net-Zero Sustainability Expo and Smart Energy Week opened in Taipei’s Nangang District. 聯合再生能源 and 元晶太陽能 focused on rooftop solar, while 雲豹能源 and 泓德能源 made moves in energy storage and AI power services. IMF chief: US cannot escape debt through economic growth alone; China should boost domestic demandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367919Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:37:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said at the annual meeting in Bangkok that economic growth alone would not allow the US to escape its high debt burden, and that it needed to adjust its tax system or spending. China should shift its growth model from export-driven to one focused on domestic consumption, she said, also noting rising debt-servicing costs for low-income countries and the need for Europe to increase investment. Digital Queen’s Head project questioned; 數發部: scope is far wider than Queen’s Headhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367915Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:32:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan People’s Party questioned whether the 數發部’s “Digital Queen’s Head” project modeled only a single site and misused its budget. The 數發部 clarified that the modeling covered about 3 hectares in Area 2 of Yehliu Geopark, and said the project was suspended because the 115 budget was cut. Zhang Jun and Yu Shuzhen canvass remote townships; Wei Jiaxian proposes improving procedures for gender equality caseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367913Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:31:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the Hualien County magistrate election, independent candidate Zhang Jun pledged to build partnerships with 13 townships and cities to narrow development gaps. Kuomintang candidate Yu Shuzhen put forward transportation and tourism proposals for the east coast, while independent candidate Wei Jiaxian focused on protecting victims in gender equality cases and streamlining case-handling procedures. Belize PM: China’s sanctions on foreign minister are unreasonable; will strengthen support for Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367914Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:28:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABelize Prime Minister John Briceño responded to China’s sanctions against his country’s foreign minister, Francis Fonseca, saying the measures were unreasonable and wrong. He stressed that they would not affect relations with Taiwan, but would instead strengthen Belize’s resolve to support Taiwan. Jia Yong-jie to give Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang tea sets, hoping to promote new 台北101 productshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367908Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:23:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北101 Chairwoman Jia Yong-jie said she would give Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang “節節如意・101典藏茶禮組” tea sets, hoping the two would pose for photos to promote new 台北101 products. 台北101 has also partnered with 故宮 on co-branded cultural and creative products and an online exhibition. Shih Hsin rents Taipei Arena for anniversary celebration; student groups protesting are blocked from enteringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367907Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:16:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA世新大學 held its 70th anniversary celebration at Taipei Arena. Student groups including the Student Rights Front protested outside over the allocation of university resources, demanding the return of department offices, transparent resources and freedom of speech. Security guards blocked the groups from entering with signs, leading to pushing and clashes. The university had not yet responded to their demands. Mont Blanc “grows taller”: latest measurement nearly 2 meters higher than in 2023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367890Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:11:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe latest measurement of France’s highest peak, Mont Blanc, found it nearly 2 meters higher than its 2023 recorded height, at 4807.47 meters. Surveyors said the summit’s height varies with changes in its covering of ice and snow. The data will help with long-term analysis of climate change’s effects on the Alps. Proposed parental leave expansion to age 8; civic groups urge legislature to pass bill promptlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367889Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:03:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA立法院朝野協商性別平等工作法等草案，勞動部同意將育兒假適用年齡從6歲放寬至8歲，民間團體托育及就業政策催生聯盟（托盟）呼籲立院儘速三讀通過，並建議考量特殊照顧與單親家庭需求。 Ukraine: SpaceX restrictions on Starlink operations disrupt Ukrainian military drone missionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367887Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:58:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUkrainian officials said SpaceX has restricted Starlink services, stopping military versions from operating at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour and disrupting Ukrainian military drone missions. Over campaign rally land use, Huang Kuo-chang invites Huang Shih-chieh to a public debatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367888Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:57:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA針對民進黨桃園市長參選人黃世杰在農田水利署土地舉辦競選造勢活動，民眾黨主席黃國昌表示將持續追蹤此事，並邀請黃世杰公開辯論，同時要求農業部與農田水利署提供租約資訊。 移工搭台鐵遺落400萬查出地下匯兌 涉案2女獲緩刑https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367764Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:52:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA越南籍移工搭台鐵遺落400萬元現金，台南地檢署追查發現涉及地下匯兌。涉案2名女子獲緩刑，全案可上訴。 Taipei Veterans General Hospital launches first ski medicine clinic; more than 600 visits, knee injuries most commonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367758Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:50:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Veterans General Hospital launched the first sports medicine clinic for skiing, with more than 600 visits over the past 4 months. The knee was the most commonly injured area. Doctors advised patients to use quantitative assessments during rehabilitation and avoid rushing back to the slopes. Airstrike on gold mine causes civilian casualties; tensions on Egypt-Sudan border test tieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367759Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:50:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASudan accused Egyptian warplanes of striking a gold mining area along the border, causing dozens of civilian casualties. Egypt's military said it had targeted illegal mining but did not confirm crossing the border, putting relations between the countries to the test. 國台辦對沈伯洋父親另家公司懲戒 陸委會：干擾民主選舉https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367760Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:45:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國台辦宣布對沈伯洋父親沈土城旗下另一家公司VWAY實施懲戒，陸委會批評此舉為干擾台灣民主選舉的惡劣作為，沈伯洋則回應稱相關指控為舊謠言。 張仁瑋、林泓弦練功有成 日本冬季聯盟炒熱沖繩棒球https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367761Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:45:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本冬季聯盟（JWL）社長鷲崎一誠來台宣傳，回顧張仁瑋、林泓弦等台灣球員透過該聯盟成為中職主力的成果，並宣布今年將與台灣工研院合作導入追蹤系統，同時期待更多台灣球員及球迷參與。 Taichung Shopping Festival kicks off Oct. 24, links nearly 270,000 businesses to boost economyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367762Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:45:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taichung Shopping Festival kicks off on Oct. 24 and runs through Dec. 25, linking nearly 270,000 businesses under the theme “City of Champions.” Consumer spending across the first 7 editions totaled more than 180 billion yuan, and the 8th edition is expected to bring the total to 200 billion yuan. With its budget frozen, this could be the final edition during Lu Shiow-yen's tenure. Shen Po-yang shares campaign journey in “A Letter to Party Members”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367763Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨台北市黨部表示，本週寄出市長參選人沈伯洋「給黨員的一封信」分享參選心路歷程；並預告10月底發布「議員全壘打，共同配票」策略，結合26位提名議員參選人聯合競選，爭取市長勝選及議會席次最大化。 Japan's agriculture minister resigns amid election shuttle bus and budget-cutting controversieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367757Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:42:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Kazuo Yana submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after facing questions over free shuttle buses arranged during an election campaign, which were suspected of violating the Public Offices Election Act, and controversy over cuts to local road budgets. 2027萬金石馬拉松15日登記 移除大魔王坡https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367750Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:38:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2027 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon will take place on March 21 next year. The course will remove McDonald's Hill, dubbed the “boss-level” challenge by runners, replacing it with a flatter stretch of Route 2's Huanjin Road. A birthday promotion limited to 25-year-olds will mark the event's 25th edition. Reuters: China makes first purchase of 8 to 10 shiploads of U.S. soybeans after Trump-Xi meetinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367751Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:37:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA路透社引述消息指出，中國國有貿易公司於川習會後首次採購8至10船美國大豆，每船約6萬5000公噸，預計自12月起裝運。 Lin Chia-lung visits Poland, announces Taiwan-Poland semiconductor resilience cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367749Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:35:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA外交部長林佳龍率團訪波蘭，宣布台灣與波蘭建立功率氮化鎵晶片技術合作計畫，並參訪宏碁波蘭廠及援助中心。 Chiang Chi-chen touts Taichung as robotics manufacturing hub; Ho Hsin-chun to hold rally and hand out campaign ribbonshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367679Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:29:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKuomintang Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen unveiled his “Taichung Smart Manufacturing” platform, aiming to make the city a robotics manufacturing hub. DPP candidate Ho Hsin-chun announced plans to hold a rally on the 18th and distribute campaign ribbons. Heilongjiang delegation visits Iturup Island; Japan lodges protest, China calls it friendly exchangehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367680Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:28:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA delegation from China's Heilongjiang province visited Iturup Island, which is disputed between Russia and Japan. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said the visit was “absolutely unacceptable” and lodged a protest, while China's Foreign Ministry called it a friendly exchange. Hualien's Ji'an Township breaks ground on health park, a new one-stop medical and long-term care landmarkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367681Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:27:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA花蓮縣政府 held a groundbreaking ceremony for the health park in Ji'an Township. The project received central government approval for NT$125 million in funding and will include a 4-story complex integrating a smart health center, outpatient center and long-term care facility, aiming to create a new one-stop medical and long-term care landmark to meet the needs of an aging society. Lee Chuan proposes new immigrant policy, integrating interpretation services and startup loan interest subsidieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367598Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:18:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALee Chuan, the KMT's New Taipei mayoral candidate, proposed a new immigrant policy that includes integrating a database of interpreters, promoting multilingual services, subsidizing interest on startup loans and including older new immigrants in the long-term care system. GD's 麥當勞中國 campaign ads spread across major cities, drawing attention to possible easing of restrictions on Korean contenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367599Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:17:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA麥當勞中國 announced a collaboration with South Korean singer G-DRAGON to launch co-branded products and advertisements, with photos of GD appearing in cities including Beijing and Shanghai. South Korean media are watching to see whether the move signals an easing of the restrictions on Korean content. Views are divided, with some saying there are signs of change but a full recovery is unlikely in the short term. Taiwan Sime Darby Kia fined NT$2 million by 公平會 over misleading advertisinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367600Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:16:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA公平會 found that Taiwan Sime Darby Kia's advertising was misleading, including claims that the Sportage had a 5-star European NCAP safety rating and specifications and features that did not match the facts. The company was fined a total of NT$2 million. U.S.-Russia diesel deal a “very risky choice,” Italian Prime Minister Meloni sayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367596Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:14:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAItalian Prime Minister Meloni criticized the U.S.-Russia diesel deal as a risky choice, saying it undermines sanctions and funds Russia's war. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and U.S. President Trump also voiced criticism and support, respectively. Technology stocks weaken as most Asian markets close lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367597Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:12:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAsian markets mostly closed lower amid weaker-than-expected earnings from 艾司摩爾 and negative news for technology stocks. 台積電 is expected to release its earnings tomorrow. Former 中央社 editor-in-chief Wang Ying-chi dies at 90https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367579Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:10:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer 中央社 editor-in-chief Wang Ying-chi has died at the age of 90. His younger brother Wang Ying-chieh, friend Chen Hsi-fan and former agency president Wang Wan-li, among others, expressed their condolences and recalled his lifelong dedication to 中央社. He served as director of its Washington bureau and as a standing supervisor, among other roles. 台泥 breaks ground on Wenshan incinerator upgrade; Chang An-ping hopes power generation will support AI developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367580Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:07:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台泥 broke ground on a replacement project for its Wenshan incinerator. The new plant's installed generation capacity will rise from 15MW to 43MW, with power generation efficiency reaching more than 25%. 台泥 Chairman Chang An-ping said he hopes the new plant will generate electricity from recovered resources to support future AI development. New Taipei City councilor Lien Feifan investigated in aide-fee case; court orders detention without visitationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367581Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:04:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新北市議員連斐璠涉詐領助理費，新北檢指揮廉政署搜索並約談，法院裁定連斐璠及蔡姓辦公室主任羈押禁見2月，其餘15名被告分別具保或請回。 U.S. media: Chinese components help Yemen's Houthi movement build its own medium-range ballistic missile with a range of 1,931 kilometershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367576Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:03:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA report by Conflict Armament Research says Yemen's Houthi movement has used Chinese-supplied components in an attempt to produce its own copy of a medium-range ballistic missile with a range of about 1,931 kilometers. Power issue on New Taipei Metro's Sanxia-Yingge line repaired; normal service resumeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367577Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:01:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA power issue at Yingge Station on the New Taipei Metro's Sanxia-Yingge line, caused by abnormal contact between the conductor rail and current collector, was repaired, and normal service resumed at 4 p.m. Taiwan stocks close higher as foreign selling eases; Taiwan dollar reverses losses to end 4-session losing streakhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367578Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks ended a 4-session losing streak and closed higher as foreign selling eased. The Taiwan dollar recovered after falling sharply intraday, ending its 4-session losing streak. 迎戰AI用電平均1年蓋3座 台電規劃15年擴建43座變電所https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367542Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:59:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台電 Chairman Tseng Wen-sheng said the utility plans to build 43 new substations and 1,922 kilometers of new lines over the next 15 years to meet rising electricity demand from AI and the semiconductor industry. It will add about 52GW in substation capacity and invest about NT$30 billion in STATCOM systems to improve grid stability. Rain to increase in Yilan on 10/15; western Taiwan should watch for day-night temperature swings before 10/20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367543Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:58:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWeather Administration forecaster Wang Pinxiang said rainfall will be more noticeable in Yilan on 10/15. From the 16th to the 20th, the western half of Taiwan will see large day-night temperature swings, with local lows possibly falling below 20 degrees Celsius. Tropical Depression TD33 could strengthen into the 29th typhoon, Peipah. Northern section of the Taoyuan Metro Green Line races to open; 2 more stations unveiled, preparations underway ahead of trial runshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367544Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:57:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 7 stations on the northern section of the Taoyuan Metro Green Line are racing to open by the end of this year. Mayor Chang San-cheng toured stations G14 and G15 and confirmed that signal-system and train testing had been completed. Preparations ahead of trial runs are expected to begin in late October. 外交部：波札那中國聲明損台灣主權 妄圖以認知戰改變現狀https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367545Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:56:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA外交部 strongly protested the joint statement issued by Botswana and 中國 reaffirming the One China principle, saying 中國 denigrated Taiwan's sovereignty and sought to change the status quo through cognitive warfare. It reiterated that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not subordinate to each other. Separated by White Terror, couple reunited to grow old together after 73 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367546https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367546Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:53:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA高雄市政府 held its “115年 Silver-Age Wedding Celebration” to honor 112 couples married for more than 50 years. The longest-married couple were Mr. and Mrs. Tai, who have been together for 73 years; he is 100 years old and she is 96. Other couples included Mr. and Mrs. Lin, married for 72 years, and a platinum-anniversary couple from Lingya District, married for 70 years. Indonesian haze affects neighboring countries; air pollution in western Singapore reaches highest level, schools in Timor-Leste close for 3 dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367575Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHaze from forest fires in Indonesia has triggered a regional crisis. The air pollution index in western Singapore reached the highest level, “very high,” and Timor-Leste announced that schools nationwide would close for 3 days to protect the health of students and staff. Taiwan stocks had 5.427 million trading accounts in September, up 137,000 from the previous monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367442Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:48:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording to statistics from 台灣證券交易所, the Taiwan Stock Exchange's main board had 5,427,896 trading accounts in September, an increase of about 137,000 from August. During the same period, the share of day-trading turnover and the average daily number of day traders both declined, while the share of ETF turnover rose. The most painful surgery can make even breathing unbearable; Linkou Chang Gung uses nerve cryoablation for pain reliefhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367443Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:46:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA林口長庚醫院 has introduced cryoablation nerve-block technology to address severe pain after traditional open-heart surgery. An extremely cold probe freezes the intercostal nerves to provide stable pain relief for 3 to 6 months. The technique has so far been successfully used on 6 patients. Gravel truck rear-ends 4 vehicles on Suhua Highway; car crushed in collision, 1 deadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367444Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:44:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man surnamed Lo was driving a gravel truck on the Wuta section of the Suhua Highway on Provincial Highway 9 when he rear-ended vehicles ahead after failing to notice traffic in front, causing a 5-vehicle crash. A passenger in a car crushed between the gravel truck and a tour bus, a man surnamed Qu, died after being taken to hospital. Another 4 injured people were also taken to hospital. The cause of the crash is under investigation. 台史博 Mazu exhibit reveals Mazu through Dutch eyes; pilgrims' gear goes on display at museumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367445Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:44:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台史博's “Myriad Manifestations of the Heavenly Queen” exhibition opened today, displaying Qing Dynasty Mazu sacred-event illustrations, a miniature Mazu statue and pilgrims' gear on loan from 荷蘭國家博物館, among other items, to present the different faces of Mazu worship across eras and cultures. Turkish pro-opposition TV station raided and taken over; 11 arrested, channel taken off airhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367446https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367446Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:41:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATurkish police raided the headquarters of opposition-leaning Halk TV (人民電視台), arrested 11 people and appointed a trustee to take over the channel, halting its live broadcasts. The move drew strong condemnation from the opposition 新黨 and the journalists' union, which viewed it as an act of media suppression. Chiang Wan-an visits Taipei Expo Park and Taiping Market at dawn; continues campaign push outside official dutieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367447https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367447Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA蔣萬安清晨訪花博公園、太平市場與幸安市場，與民眾及攤商互動爭取支持；競辦解釋未公開行程考量安全動線。此外，針對蔣萬安提出遷移松山機場打造台北AI園區的規劃，民進黨參選人沈伯洋質疑其邏輯，蔣萬安競辦反嗆沈伯洋對產業發展無知。 First-ever motorcycle license plate angle rules set, expected to take effect in July 116; violators face fines of up to NT$36,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367430Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:38:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA交通部 is considering a law amendment to establish Taiwan’s first rules governing motorcycle license plate angles, stipulating that plates may not tilt upward by more than 40 degrees or downward by more than 15 degrees. The rules are targeted to take effect in July 116, with violators facing fines of up to NT$36,000. 看好AI產業鏈價值 施羅德亞洲首檔主動ETF台灣出發https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367431Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:37:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA施羅德 sees value in the AI supply chain and announced the launch in Taiwan of Asia’s first actively managed ETF, the “施羅德 AI Technology Taiwan Equity Active ETF” (00419A), with subscriptions expected to open Nov. 2. CIP says offshore wind tenders failed; Energy Administration: achievements cannot be erasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367425Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACIP Asia-Pacific Regional President Hsu Nai-wen said the tenders for offshore wind phases 3-1 through 3-3 had failed, and recommended that the government improve the tender specifications and environmental provisions for phase 3-4. The 經濟部能源署 said it was puzzled by CIP’s criticism that the policy had failed, stressing that Taiwan’s achievements cannot be erased and noting that 5GW of installed capacity had been completed. President Lai seeks deeper Taiwan-Canada cooperation, focusing on AI, energy and critical mineralshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367426Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:28:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te met with a delegation of Canadian parliamentarians and thanked Canada for countering China’s misrepresentation of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and for defending peace in the Taiwan Strait. The two sides will deepen substantive cooperation in complementary areas including AI, energy and critical minerals. Taiwan is Canada’s 6th-largest trading partner in Asia. Election campaign draws near; 民進黨 says polls do not represent votes, urges caution and humilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367427Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:28:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨’s Central Executive Committee discussed the year-end local elections. Spokesperson Wu Cheng and Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung stressed that polls do not represent votes and urged party officials to remain vigilant, cautious and humble. Regarding Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, the party said his positive coverage was high but the proportion of negative articles was rising, and warned that opponents and foreign forces, such as 文匯報, might launch smear attacks and cognitive warfare. Taipei launches tree protection station to provide information amid tree removal concernshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367428Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to public concern over tree removals, the 台北市政府 has launched the “Little Tree Protection Station” website, compiling information on disputed cases and supporting documentation. The city government has explained recent cases in five categories: natural disasters, disease, private property, public works and rumors. It also said 42,250 trees had been added from 112 through the end of September 115, and that more than 40,000 more are expected by the end of 119. Chen Chun-chi: 41 fishery-electricity co-location sites revoked; young fishers to be guided into aquaculturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367429Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:26:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAgriculture Minister Chen Chun-chi said an audit found 41 fishery-electricity co-location sites that must be revoked, and that young fishers will be guided to take over aquaculture operations. 台達電 makes major push into hydrogen, partners with 大台北瓦斯 on first domestically made SOFC projecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367409Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:19:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台達電 and 大台北瓦斯 signed an agreement to build Taiwan’s first domestically made 550kW SOFC project. 台達電 also announced that its 2 plants in Tainan are expected to begin trial production by the end of 2026, while its Guanyin site in Taoyuan is expected to enter full production in 2028. Taekwondo star Hsiao Hsiang-wen humbled to be singled out by president at Asian Para Games flag ceremony, hopes to win gold againhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367410Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:18:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s delegation to the Nagoya Asian Para Games held its flag ceremony, with taekwondo athlete Hsiao Hsiang-wen leading 71 competitors. Hsiao said he was humbled to be acknowledged by President Lai Ching-te and hoped to win gold again. He said his right knee injury had healed and he was preparing intensively for the competition. Retired British navy admiral urges Taiwan to build deterrence to ensure China does not reach risk thresholdhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367411Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:18:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt the 2026 Maritime Security International Conference, retired British navy admiral Potts recommended that Taiwan build deterrence to ensure China does not reach the threshold for taking risks. Scholars from South Korea and Japan also noted that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are tied to the economic and national interests of many countries. Taichung’s Wenshan incinerator replacement project breaks ground, to become renewable energy parkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367412Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:17:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWork has begun on the replacement of Taichung’s Wenshan incinerator. 台泥公司 is taking over the project through a BOT model, with plans to increase waste processing capacity by 50% and transform the site into a renewable energy park. Cross-border haze persists as Malaysia and Indonesia discuss cooperation to fight fireshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367408Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:14:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWildfires in Indonesian forests have caused cross-border haze affecting air quality in Malaysia. Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said the two countries had begun discussions on cooperating to address fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra. APIMS data showed that air pollution readings at 27 monitoring stations in Peninsular Malaysia had reached unhealthy levels. Prime Minister Anwar has discussed countermeasures with Indonesian President Prabowo and plans to raise cross-border haze at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, urging implementation of the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution. TPP urges attention to offshore wind concerns, review of shared submarine cable corridor planhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367359Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:10:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt a meeting in Changhua, TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang put forward three demands: support designating Changhua’s coastal wetlands as internationally important wetlands; review the shared offshore wind cable corridor plan to assess ecological impacts; and clarify disputes over fishing industry losses and compensation. He urged the central government to address local concerns. 處理黨員違紀參選 國民黨開鍘何志勇、曹爾元等24人https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367360Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:08:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 國民黨 imposed party discipline ahead of the year-end local elections, with its Central Standing Committee approving sanctions against 24 people in 2 rounds. 10 were expelled from the party and 14 had their party membership revoked; Ho Chih-yung and Tsao Er-yuan had their membership revoked for running in violation of party rules. Party Chair Cheng Li-wun also announced the formation of a central campaign speakers’ team and called for support for a referendum on restarting nuclear power. ASEAN Briefing, October 14, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367358Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:07:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe October 14, 2026 ASEAN briefing covers economic and financial developments across the region: Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports rose nearly 2 tenths year on year; more than 9 tenths of job seekers in Laos prefer to work overseas; Singapore’s central bank kept monetary policy unchanged, with the economy growing 5.4% in Q3; the Philippines could face higher prices due to El Niño; Myanmar businesses were invited to attend an exhibition in Macau; Malaysia’s palm oil inventories hit a record high; Thailand’s central bank said there was no urgent need to cut interest rates; Cambodia’s First Finance plans to issue social bonds; and delayed tax refunds have raised concerns among Indonesian businesses. Ko Yi-cheng backs Tsai Kang-yung, saying it is good to express one’s views boldlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367361Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:04:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKo Yi-cheng supported Tsai Kang-yung’s attendance at a campaign event, saying it was good to express one’s views boldly; Tang Tsung-sheng commented on Yi-xiang’s impersonation of Shen Po-yang and the criticism it drew, saying he believed things would return to normal after the election. K-pop concerts boost hospitality demand, with Japanese visitors showing the strongest interesthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367355Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:03:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA韓團演唱會帶動外籍旅客來台，Agoda統計顯示BTS與BIGBANG演唱會期間海外旅客住宿搜尋量大幅成長，其中日本旅客興趣最為顯著；交通部觀光署數據指出今年1至8月來台旅客較去年同期增加2%。 Vatican: Pope undergoes surgery to remove lung adenocarcinoma, spends a peaceful night afterwardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367356Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:02:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Vatican said Pope Leo XIV spent a peaceful night after undergoing lung surgery and was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. He is expected to need a week to recover, and audiences have been canceled through October 20. Golden Horse masterclass reveals more instructors, including the behind-the-scenes force behind “Parasite”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367357Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:01:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Golden Horse masterclass announced its latest lineup of instructors, including Oscar-winning behind-the-scenes talents such as producer Ed Guiney, “Parasite” sound director Choi Tae-young and editor Yang Jin-mo, as well as art director Keiko Mitsumatsu and CAA agent Wei Zhou. 郭哲敏地下匯兌等案 最高法院判刑9年8月定讞https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367354Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:56:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA88會館負責人郭哲敏涉非法匯兌、賭博等罪，最高法院駁回檢方上訴，全案定讞，判處9年8月徒刑。 Covering solar, geothermal and wind power, 星耀投控 hopes to list on the Emerging Stock Market in the first half of next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367225Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:55:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA星耀投控 is expanding into solar, geothermal and wind power. It is jointly invested in by 友達, 台灣人壽 and 富邦人壽, and is expected to list on the Emerging Stock Market in the first half of next year. Hong Kong woman’s home displays “Liberate Hong Kong” papers; prosecution establishes a case under national security lawhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367226Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:55:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYang Qiu-qi, a 61-year-old Hong Kong woman, allegedly displayed papers bearing phrases including “Liberate Hong Kong” and the British Hong Kong flag at her home. A judge ruled that the prosecution had established a case under the national security law’s offense of knowingly publishing or displaying material with seditious intent. From CRO to CDMO! 啟弘生技 marks its 10th anniversary, launching its “Viral Solutions” strategy to make a strong push into the Asia-Pacific biopharma markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367826Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:57:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒啟弘生技 marked its tenth anniversary and announced 4 partnerships with Japanese companies ONODERA GT Pharma and TOKIWA Bio, Taiwan’s 高端疫苗, and Singapore’s 愛瑪詩生醫, strengthening its viral vector manufacturing and supply chain footprint. 台達Energy Taiwan 2026登場：SST 直流電力解方與SOFC燃料電池亮相 強攻AI能源未來https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367825https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367825Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:57:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台達於Energy Taiwan 2026展出微電網核心解方，包括首發的SST直流電力解決方案與SOFC燃料電池，旨在解決AI算力擴張帶來的能源挑戰，並已與大台北瓦斯合作落地實際案例。 Could suspects in Taoyuan beheading and corpse-burning case escape the death penalty? Engineer predicts 3 murder suspects will “live out their days in peace”: Taiwan's problem is not its judgeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367827Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:47:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒“Engineer Looks at Politics” criticized the suspects in the Taoyuan beheading and corpse-burning case, saying they could escape the death penalty. It also accused DPP candidate 沈伯洋 of changing his positions on abolishing the death penalty and drug policies for electoral reasons, and charged Taiwan's justice system and society with hypocrisy. Tomorrow's weather / When will the next cold air arrive? It is expected on 1 day! “Area with the heaviest rain revealed”; temperatures dip to 20 degrees. Typhoon 薔琵 track and a week's weather at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-18/index-en-p2.html#n3367828Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:44:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Central Weather Administration forecaster 王品翔 outlined the weather for the coming week, saying rain will be significant in Yilan tomorrow. From Friday through next Tuesday, radiative cooling could bring local temperatures below 20 degrees in western Taiwan. Forecasters are also tracking the development of tropical depression TD33 into the year's No. 29 typhoon, 薔琵.