# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-15 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 8 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 472 items from 7 sources; Taiwan, 267 items from 8 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Trump says Greenland oil will be developed on a large scale; Denmark says cooperation talks do not mean the U.S. will monopolize resources

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:34:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/831457
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4347950-en.html
- anchor: #n3385613

Trump posted, suggesting large-scale oil development in Greenland and an expansion of U.S. territory. Danish and Greenlandic authorities firmly rejected the U.S. claim to exclusive control of the resources, stressing that local laws must be followed and that no new oil wells will produce oil in the near term。

Facts:
- Build 2 military bases
- An average of 16 years is needed
- At least 10 years are needed to produce the 1st barrel of crude oil

## Yilan’s Yuanshan Children’s Play Park project repeatedly fails to attract bids; after more than 20 years in planning, it is criticized for making no progress

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:34:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/831449
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4347957-en.html
- anchor: #n3385619
- Companies mentioned: 宜蘭縣政府、宜蘭縣文化局、台灣好客民宿協會

宜蘭員山童玩公園籌設逾20年，第3期工程因原物料上漲等因素多次流標，縣府已提高經費至3億3000多萬元並拆分標案，文化局表示將檢討原因並盡速發包。

Facts:
- The Children’s Play Park project has been underway for more than 20 years
- The entire project is divided into 4 phases
- This year (2026)
- 總經費約2億4100萬元
- 提高工程經費至3億3000多萬元
- The project still failed to attract bids 2 times

## 國定古蹟台中州廳重新開放 斥資6.55億元歷時6年修復

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:34:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/831450
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4347956-en.html
- anchor: #n3385618

國定古蹟台中州廳耗資6.55億元、歷時6年修復後於15日重新開放，台中市長盧秀燕盼其成為舊城區復甦引擎；文化局已進駐辦公，引發民間團體質疑空間公共性與使用彈性，市府表示將研議增加開放空間。

Facts:
- The doors officially opened on the 15th
- Nearly 4 tenths of the space
- August this year (2026)

## 38 motorcycle seats slashed in Kaohsiung; man arrested after random knife attacks

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:34:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/831452
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4347955-en.html
- anchor: #n3385617

A man randomly slashed motorcycle seats with a knife in Kaohsiung’s Fengshan District, damaging 38 motorcycles. Police arrested a 38-year-old man surnamed Lin and referred him for prosecution on suspicion of property damage。

Facts:
- Police tracked down and arrested a 38-year-old man surnamed Lin
- It usually costs 450 to 500 dollars
- Based on repair costs starting at at least 500 dollars per motorcycle

## Male college student jumps onto tracks after arguing with mother; new Tze-Chiang Limited Express makes emergency stop outside Tainan Station

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:34:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/831453
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4347954-en.html
- anchor: #n3385616
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、交通部鐵道局、鐵路警察局高雄分局台南所

20歲羅姓男大生因與母親爭執跳入台南火車站軌道，導致台鐵168車次新自強號緊急停車約2分鐘，警方依違反《鐵路法》將人送醫並函送法辦。

Facts:
- A 20-year-old man surnamed Lo
- 台鐵 train No. 168
- Delayed by about 2 minutes

## New York sightseeing horse carriages expected to be phased out in 2028; city pledges to help drivers change careers and provide compensation

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:34:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/831444
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4347944-en.html
- anchor: #n3385623

New York City Council plans to gradually end the Central Park horse-carriage sightseeing business by June 2028. Mayor Mamdani pledged to provide career-transition counseling and vocational training for drivers, as well as financial compensation for license holders, through the Romanji Act. The measure responds to animal welfare groups’ demands and commemorates Romanji Mahajan, an Indian tourist who died in a horse-carriage accident。

Facts:
- With a history spanning more than 150 years
- By June 2028
- The bill is expected to be put to a vote on the 22nd
- An 18-year-old Indian tourist
- June this year (2026)
- August 2022

## Taoyuan food safety laboratory unveiled; tests for bacteria to safeguard school lunches

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:34:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/831446
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4347940-en.html
- anchor: #n3385622

Taoyuan City’s Department of Public Health has established a specialized laboratory to test school lunches for bacteria, leanness-enhancing drugs and other items, ensuring the safety of meals for students。

Facts:
- 913 inspections in the initial check
- 876 samples tested
- From 2023 through August 2026
- The original testing program could cover more than 710 items
- It has now gradually expanded to 933 items

## 5 people escape house fire in Hualien; 64-year-old man found collapsed, revived after emergency treatment

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:34:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/831447
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4347959-en.html
- anchor: #n3385621
- Companies mentioned: 花蓮消防局、慈濟醫院

花蓮一棟住宅發生火警，屋內6人中5人自行逃出，1名64歲簡姓男子倒地無心跳，經消防人員CPR急救後恢復心跳並送往慈濟醫院加護病房觀察。火勢於21時撲滅，火調小組勘驗發現現場有電動機車充電及老舊電線，鄰居懷疑為電線走火所致，教會後方亦受波及，起火原因待進一步調查。

Facts:
- 5 people escaped on their own
- There were 6 people inside
- The fire was extinguished at 21 hours

## National Day fireworks set surrounding woodland ablaze; conservationists urge Taitung County government to restore it promptly

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:34:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/831448
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4347958-en.html
- anchor: #n3385620

After the National Day fireworks display, more than 120 ping of woodland around the Peinan River National Important Wetland in Taitung was burned. Conservationists urged the Taitung County government to promptly restore the ecosystem。

Facts:
- Five locations
- An area of more than 120 ping

## Meeting to exchange views on promoting use of the MLIT Data Platform ~Publishing data provision and use cases from demonstration studies conducted in coordination with Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) Challenge 3, “Building a Smart Infrastructure Management System”~

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kanbo08_hh_001368.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348325-en.html
- anchor: #n3386082
- Companies mentioned: パシフィックコンサルタンツ株式会社、東京大学、株式会社 InfraWalk、株式会社フォーラムエイト、株式会社ワイズ、ワイズ公共データシステム株式会社、株式会社 JDSC、国際航業株式会社

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold a meeting to exchange views on promoting use of the MLIT Data Platform on October 30, Reiwa 8, and publish cases of data provision and use from SIP-linked demonstration studies.

Facts:
- Friday, October 30, Reiwa 8, 13:00–15:00
- Launch of collaboration to provide 1 dataset ready for release
- Use cases will be published for 6 data items
- 31 bridges managed by the city
- 360-degree images from inspections, taken from 412 viewpoints

## Second meeting of the committee on guidelines for ensuring balloon safety to be held

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kouku02_hh_000296.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348324-en.html
- anchor: #n3386081
- Companies mentioned: 慶應義塾大学、特定非営利活動法人 熱気球運営機構、一般社団法人 日本気球連盟、一般社団法人 日本熱気球事業協会、一般財団法人 日本航空協会、熱気球でまちづくりを推進する市区町村長の会、国土交通省、航空局

国土交通省航空局は、気球の安全性確保に関するガイドライン検討会の第2回会議を令和8年10月19日にWeb開催すると発表した。議題は「気球の安全性」と「気球の操縦者」について及び意見交換。

Facts:
- October 15, Reiwa 8
- Monday, October 19, Reiwa 8, 13:30–15:30
- TEL: 03-5253-8111

## Recall notice (アウディ Audi Q8 55Tq air suspension and other models)

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005861.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348323-en.html
- anchor: #n3386080
- Companies mentioned: フォルクスワーゲングループジャパン株式会社、アウディ株式会社、アウディ

フォルクスワーゲングループジャパン株式会社は、アウディ製車両のスタータオルタネータ不具合について国土交通省にリコールを届出。対象はA6、A7、A8、Q7、Q8、RS6、RS7、RSQ8、S6、S7、S8など17車種4,858台で、スタータオルタネータの点検・交換が行われる。

Facts:
- Number of defects: 3,316
- (Total: 4,858 vehicles)

## Experts to discuss measures against urban inland flooding and other issues: Second Meeting of the Committee on Flood Disaster Surveys and Measures

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/mizukokudo03_hh_001368.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348322-en.html
- anchor: #n3386079

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the second Meeting of the Committee on Flood Disaster Surveys and Measures on October 22 to discuss measures addressing flooding caused by the Chiba heavy rain, urban flooding in Nagoya, and flood damage along small and medium-sized rivers in the Hokuriku region and associated with Typhoon No. 25.

Facts:
- August of Reiwa 8
- September, FY Reiwa ８
- Typhoon No. 25
- Thursday, October 22
- 16時00分～18時00分

## 国際防災学会｢インタープリベント2026北海道大会｣が開催されます ～国際学会に世界17か国・地域の防災関係者が集まります～

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sabo01_hh_000219.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348321-en.html
- anchor: #n3386078
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、環太平洋インタープリベント協議会、インタープリベント2026実行委員会、International Research Society INTERPRAEVENT、（公社）砂防学会、（一社）国際砂防協会、（一社）全国治水砂防協会、（一財）砂防・地すべり技術センター、（一財）砂防フロンティア整備推進機構、（一社）斜面防災対策技術協会、北海道、札幌市

国際防災学会「インタープリベント2026」が令和8年10月20日から23日にかけて北海道札幌市で開催され、世界17か国・地域の関係者が参加し、気候変動下の複合自然災害とリスク管理について議論する。国土交通省も行政展示を行う。

Facts:
- 17 countries and regions worldwide
- INTERPRAEVENT 2026
- October 20 (Tuesday) to 23 (Friday)
- PDF format: 143 KB

## 静岡県沼津市の玄関口に新たな賑わい拠点を創出 ～沼津市の駅前広場整備と一体となった民間整備事業を国土交通大臣が認定～

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/toshi05_hh_000534.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348320-en.html
- anchor: #n3386077
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、民間都市開発推進機構、沼津市、UR都市機構、株式会社フィル・カンパニー

国土交通大臣が、静岡県沼津市の「（仮称）フィル・パーク沼津駅前プロジェクト」を民間都市再生整備事業計画として認定。申請事業者は株式会社フィル・カンパニーで、UR都市機構と連携し、沼津駅南口の駅前広場と一体となった賑わい拠点の創出を目指す。

Facts:
- Area: 610.14 m²
- Plaza: 63.37 m²

## Status of Dispute Resolution by the 中央建設工事紛争審査会 (second quarter of fiscal year Reiwa 8 (2026)

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo13_hh_000001_00363.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348317-en.html
- anchor: #n3386076
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、中央建設工事紛争審査会

The 中央建設工事紛争審査会 reported on the status of dispute resolution for the second quarter of fiscal year Reiwa 8 (2026). There were 11 new applications, up 4 from the same period last year. Six cases were concluded, and 40 cases were carried over to the next period.

Facts:
- 11 new applications
- Up 4 from the same period last year
- 35 cases carried over from the previous period
- 6 cases concluded this period
- 40 cases carried over to the next period

## 令和６年能登半島地震からの復旧・復興状況と今後の見通し（令和８年９月末時点） ～被災者の方々の暮らしとなりわいの再生に向けて～

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sogo01_hh_000077.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348319-en.html
- anchor: #n3386075
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、UR都市機構、観光庁

国土交通省は令和8年10月15日、令和6年能登半島地震からの復旧・復興状況（令和8年9月末時点）を公表。災害公営住宅の完成や入居開始、道路工事の進捗など具体的な実績と今後の見通しを示した。

Facts:
- A total of 64 disaster public housing units in 2 districts have been completed
- Land has been secured, or is expected to be secured, for all 3,061 planned units
- Repairs to 218 homes damaged in the heavy rain of September, Reiwa 6
- All 6,882 required units were completed by December 26 of the same year
- 286 additional units needed for disaster victims
- 1,579 wooden emergency housing units designed with permanent use in mind

## Discussion to be held on developing a roadmap to realize the Next-Generation Marine Mobility Vision: 14th Industry-Academia-Government Council on Marine Drones (1st meeting of fiscal year Reiwa 8)

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sogo11_hh_000097.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348318-en.html
- anchor: #n3386074
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＩＨＩ、いであ株式会社、川崎重工業株式会社、JMUディフェンスシステムズ株式会社、株式会社FullDepth、三井造船特機エンジニアリング株式会社、三菱重工業株式会社、ヤマハ発動機株式会社、ヤンマーマリンインターナショナルアジア株式会社、ヤンマーブルーテック株式会社、PwCコンサルティング合同会社

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 14th Industry-Academia-Government Council on Marine Drones on October 19 to discuss developing a roadmap to realize the Next-Generation Marine Mobility Vision.

Facts:
- 14th
- Monday, October 19
- 10：00～12：00

## Promulgation of a ministerial ordinance partially amending the ordinance setting standards for the care and management of animals handled by Type I and Type II animal-handling businesses, and related matters

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/109435_00001.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348341-en.html
- anchor: #n3386117

The Ministry of the Environment promulgated an amendment to a ministerial ordinance specifying standards for the care and management of mammals other than dogs and cats. It will take effect on June 1, Reiwa 9. The ministry also prepared explanatory materials for businesses and local governments.

Facts:
- Act No. 105 of Showa 48
- Paragraph 1 of Article 21
- 令和元年６月
- Act No. 39
- June 1, Reiwa 3
- April 1, Reiwa 3
- Ministry of the Environment Ordinance No. 7
- June 1, Reiwa 9
- June 1, Reiwa 10

## Call for applications for model cases under the fiscal year Reiwa 8 program to develop green finance model cases

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05581.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348340-en.html
- anchor: #n3386116
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社野村総合研究所

The Ministry of the Environment is soliciting model cases for fiscal year Reiwa 8 to promote the spread of green finance. Applications are open from October 15, Reiwa 8, through January 29, Reiwa 9.

Facts:
- 令和８年度
- October 15, Reiwa 8
- January 29, Reiwa 9

## Holding of the second 30by30 Roadmap Future Dialogue

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05667.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348339-en.html
- anchor: #n3386115

The Ministry of the Environment announced that it will hold the second 30by30 Roadmap Future Dialogue on November 4, 2026, based on an interim assessment of roadmap progress toward achieving the “30by30 target” of conserving at least 30% of land and marine areas by 2030.

Facts:
- At least 30%
- 2030
- 2022
- November 4, 2026
- October 30

## Call for applications (second round) for the fiscal year Reiwa 8 support program for introducing facilities and other equipment to create models for the social implementation of perovskite solar cells

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05678.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348338-en.html
- anchor: #n3386114
- Companies mentioned: 環境省、一般社団法人環境技術普及促進協会

環境省は、ペロブスカイト太陽電池の社会実装モデル創出を目指し、令和8年度の設備等導入事業について二次公募を開始した。対象はフィルム型太陽電池の導入事業で、地方公共団体や民間事業者が応募可能。公募期間は10月15日から11月20日まで。

Facts:
- The installation site must have an equivalent load-bearing capacity of 10 kg/m2 or less
- Power generation capacity must be at least 5 kW per facility
- The facility must be close to the demand site and have a self-consumption rate of at least 50%
- From October 15 (Thursday) to noon on November 20 (Friday), Reiwa 8 (applications must arrive by the deadline)
- First deadline: October 30 (Friday)
- Final deadline: November 20 (Friday)

## [Application period extended] Call for applications (first round) for the fiscal year Reiwa 8 support program for introducing perovskite solar cells to create models for social implementation (preliminary surveys and introduction plan development)

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05679.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348337-en.html
- anchor: #n3386113
- Companies mentioned: 環境省、一般社団法人環境技術普及促進協会

環境省は、ペロブスカイト太陽電池の社会実装モデル創出を目指す令和8年度の導入支援事業（事前調査・導入計画策定）の公募期間を延長した。対象者は地方公共団体や民間事業者等であり、一般社団法人環境技術普及促進協会が実施団体を務める。

Facts:
- 令和８年度
- August 20, Reiwa 8
- October 15 of the same year
- November 20 of the same year

## Holding of the “Kanto Information Exchange Meeting on Local Use of Energy from Waste Power Generation”

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05688.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348336-en.html
- anchor: #n3386112
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本総合研究所

The Ministry of the Environment will hold the “Kanto Information Exchange Meeting on Local Use of Energy from Waste Power Generation” on November 27 to promote local use of energy generated from waste. Participation is free.

Facts:
- Information exchange meetings are scheduled to be held at 6 locations nationwide.
- Capacity: approximately 100 people

## Awareness event on lithium-ion batteries and other topics at the J.League official match “V・ファーレン長崎 vs. 東京ヴェルディ” — Campaign to strengthen fire prevention measures for lithium-ion batteries

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05694.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348335-en.html
- anchor: #n3386111
- Companies mentioned: V・ファーレン長崎、東京ヴェルディ、SoftBank

The Ministry of the Environment will hold an awareness event aimed at preventing fires caused by lithium-ion batteries at the J.League official match “V・ファーレン長崎 vs. 東京ヴェルディ,” to be held in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Reiwa 8, November 1.

Facts:
- Reiwa 8
- November 1
- 11時00分から14時00分まで

## Passenger cars (アウディ Q8 55Tq air suspension, and 16 other models) - Repair

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035969&screenkbn=03
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348375-en.html
- anchor: #n3386266
- Companies mentioned: アウディ

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Facts:
- 16 other models
- Oct. 15, 2026

## HOYA「コンタクトレンズ：ホヤワン​ ルミナス」 - 回収

- Published: 2026-10-14T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035964&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3386262
- Companies mentioned: HOYA

HOYA will begin recalling “Contact lenses: ホヤワン ルミナス” after confirming that lenses with a different prescription strength from the one indicated were mixed in.

Facts:
- Oct. 14, 2026

## 川合建設 “Hokkai Sakura salmon sashimi (sliced, block, fillet)” (Matsumae Town hometown tax donors) - Exchange/recall

- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035968&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3386265
- Companies mentioned: 川合建設

川合建設 will conduct an exchange and recall of “Hokkai Sakura salmon sashimi,” a hometown tax donation reward from Matsumae Town, because food labeling was not affixed.

Facts:
- Oct. 13, 2026

## 双日食料 “Kurashi Yoshi Light Tuna Flakes, Tuna in Oil, 4-can pack” (sold at サミット and スーパーアルプス) - Exchange/recall

- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035967&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3386264
- Companies mentioned: 双日食料、サミット、スーパーアルプス

双日食料 will conduct an exchange and recall starting October 13, 2026, of the “Kurashi Yoshi Light Tuna Flakes, Tuna in Oil, 4-can pack” sold at サミット and スーパーアルプス because the allergen label omitted soybeans.

Facts:
- 4-can pack
- Oct. 13, 2026

## 昭和化工 “Kuensan C” - Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-10-09T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035966&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3386263
- Companies mentioned: 昭和化工

昭和化工 will provide refunds and conduct a recall starting October 9, 2026, of “Kuensan C,” which was found to contain microcrystalline cellulose even though it was not listed in the ingredient labeling.

Facts:
- Response start date: October 09, 2026

## Special measures for the Industrial Employment Stability Subsidy in connection with the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake

- Published: 2026-10-15T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76532.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348045-en.html
- anchor: #n3385829

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will implement special measures for the Industrial Employment Stability Subsidy for employers in Kumamoto Prefecture forced to adjust employment due to reduced business activities following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake, and employers nationwide that accept workers seconded from them.

Facts:
- Small and medium-sized enterprises 4/5
- Other than small and medium-sized enterprises 2/3
- From October 1, Reiwa 8
- Through September 30, Reiwa 9

## Speakers selected for the Healthy and Sustainable Food Environment Strategy Initiative Open Forum 2026, to be held November 6

- Published: 2026-10-15T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76660.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348047-en.html
- anchor: #n3385831
- Companies mentioned: NTTデータ・ストラテジー、Adobe

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it has selected the speakers for the “Healthy and Sustainable Food Environment Strategy Initiative Open Forum 2026,” to be held on November 6.

Facts:
- Nov. 6
- 14：00～17：00
- October 15, Reiwa 8

## Regarding the meeting of the Subcommittee on Vaccine Evaluation of the Basic Policy Committee on Immunization of the Immunization and Vaccine Subcommittee, Health Sciences Council, 37th meeting

- Published: 2026-10-15T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76729.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348046-en.html
- anchor: #n3385830

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 37th meeting of the Subcommittee on Vaccine Evaluation of the Basic Policy Committee on Immunization of the Immunization and Vaccine Subcommittee, Health Sciences Council, on October 22, Reiwa 8. Topics include prevention of respiratory syncytial virus infections in children. Attendance is limited to members of the press, with a capacity of approximately 20.

Facts:
- 37th edition
- Reiwa 8
- Oct. 22
- About 20 people

## Minutes of the 9th Study Group on Desirable Service Provision at Fee-Based Homes for the Elderly

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:46:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76739.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348048-en.html
- anchor: #n3385832

Minutes of the 9th Study Group on Desirable Service Provision at Fee-Based Homes for the Elderly, held by the Health and Welfare Bureau for the Elderly of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on September 18, Reiwa 8. The agenda concerned measures for implementing the registration system.

Facts:
- 9th meeting
- 447KB

## Publication by 金融安定理事会 of “G20 Financial Regulatory Reforms: Implementation Monitoring Review, 2026 Report”

- Published: 2026-10-15T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/intl_finance/meeting/group/gro261015a.htm
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348039-en.html
- anchor: #n3385800
- Companies mentioned: 金融安定理事会、FSB、G20、日本銀行

金融安定理事会 (FSB) published its “2026 Report,” which reviews the implementation status of G20 financial regulatory reforms, on October 14. The report identifies challenges in the policy-making process and difficulties in implementation, and presents recommendations for improvement.

Facts:
- 2026 Report
- Oct. 14

## Publication by 金融安定理事会 of the consultative document “Principles for the Modernization of Regulation and Supervision”

- Published: 2026-10-15T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/intl_finance/meeting/group/gro261015b.htm
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348038-en.html
- anchor: #n3385799
- Companies mentioned: 金融安定理事会、FSB、日本銀行

金融安定理事会 (FSB) published the consultative document “Principles for the Modernization of Regulation and Supervision” on October 14. 日本銀行 noted that the document contains 8 high-level principles and case studies, and said that comments will be accepted through January 8, 2027.

Facts:
- 8 high-level principles
- Oct. 15, 2026
- Oct. 14
- Jan. 8, 2027

## 【ユナイテッド＆コレクティブ株式会社】Amended Annual Securities Report - 26th Fiscal Period (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)

- Published: 2026-10-15T16:46:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100Z8HN,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4347710-en.html
- anchor: #n3383284
- Companies mentioned: ユナイテッド＆コレクティブ株式会社

ユナイテッド＆コレクティブ株式会社 filed an amended annual securities report for its 26th fiscal period (March 2025–February 2026), disclosing an ordinary loss and a net loss. Revenue was approximately 6.46 billion yen, while net assets recovered to the 520 million yen range.

Facts:
- ユナイテッド＆コレクティブ株式会社 filed an amended annual securities report for its 26th fiscal period.
- The company had 198 employees at the end of its 26th fiscal period.

## 三顧 outlines 2027 growth plan at investor conference, partners with 正揚 to build regenerative medicine supply chain－Global Bio & Investment Monthly

- Published: 2026-10-15T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=90736&range=news
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4348389-en.html
- anchor: #n3386331
- Companies mentioned: 三顧、正揚生醫、正揚、樂迦、京都大學、iPS Academia Japan

三顧(3224)於法說會公布前三季營收13.91億元、年增21%，並宣布與正揚生醫擴大合作，由三顧生產人類血小板裂解液及Elate Ocular®，同時攜手樂迦打造i CDMO再生醫療基地，目標成為全球細胞治療製造首選。

Facts:
- 新臺幣13.91億元
- Up 21% year on year
- Growth of 24.7%
- 2026 operating results
- 2027 development direction
- Starting in 2028
- Entered the field in 2013
- Reduce by one-third

## 【台產】2026-09 月營收 8.68億（年增 +0.5%）

- 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: #n3383780
- Companies mentioned: 台產

台產（2832）發布2026年9月營運績效，單月營收達8.68億元，年增率為0.5%，顯示業務表現維持穩定。

Facts:
- 台產’s company code is 2832。
- 台產 belongs to the financial and insurance industry。