https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 102 items from 6 sources; Japan, 22 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389768Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:05:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益社団法人日本サウナ・スパ協会 held the “Sauna Herbal Cup 2026 Japan Championship” on October 14 and 15, 2026, at サウナセンター稲荷町 in Taito Ward, Tokyo. ユーシましも (YUBUNESAUNA PARK) won the title. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389769Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:04:19 +0900JapanPR TIMESItalian leather brand COCCINELLE (コチネッレ), founded in Parma, Italy, will hold a pop-up store at JR名古屋タカシマヤ from November 11 to December 8, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389774Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESニッカホーム株式会社 will hold its “39th Anniversary Appreciation Event” jointly at 2 stores in the Sagamihara area on October 17 and 18, 2026, offering special prices on renovation products such as kitchens and unit bathrooms. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389773Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFM802が主催するロックフェスティバル「FM802 RADIO CRAZY 2026」の第2弾出演アーティスト24組と、新日本プロレスのスペシャルマッチ開催を発表。12月26日～28日にインテックス大阪で開催され、番組先行抽選受付を実施中。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389772Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo celebrate the 4th anniversary of 折咲もしゅ, a streamer with the esports team “REJECT,” operated by 株式会社REJECT, merchandise will be available for pre-order for a limited time. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389771Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new unit, 【Magical Lunar Ray】, has joined AMG's media-mix project “放課後☆ミライノート！,” and original songs by both units will be available starting October 16. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389770Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社U-NEXT announced that it will exclusively stream the Chiba show of “PRESENT,” the live tour by LDH group DOBERMAN INFINITY, on December 7. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389571Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:59:25 +0900JapanPR TIMESToho-Towa announced that all 9 productions in “英国ロイヤル・バレエ & オペラ in Cinema 2026/27” will be released nationwide starting January 22, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389572Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:58:30 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey of 40 existing client companies conducted by 株式会社BOTANICO found that only 10% (4 companies) use AI-powered direct-message sales on social media, indicating that adoption remains limited. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389601Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:30:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs after a water pipe burst at No. 39-1, Lane 53, Gushan Yilu, affecting multiple neighborhoods in Gushan District, Kaohsiung. Water service will be suspended from 17:56 to 21:00 on October 15, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389605Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:40:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心嘉義市政府's Department of Transportation damaged a water pipe during excavation, prompting 台灣自來水公司 to issue a water outage notice affecting multiple neighborhoods in East District, Chiayi City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389602Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:40:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for multiple neighborhoods in Meinong District, Kaohsiung, due to the connection of old and new pipes for an extension project. Affected areas include Hehe, Guanglin, Longshan and Longdu villages. The outage will take effect from 17:37 on October 15, 2026, until 17:30 on October 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389604Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is relocating service lines to accommodate drainage construction. Water service will be suspended in Luliao Village in Wanluan Township and Sichun and Silin villages in Chaozhou Township, Pingtung County. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389603Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines along Zhengde Road and other streets in Puzi Village, Shalu District, Taichung City, resulting in a water outage in the area. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389607Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is connecting customer lines as part of a pipeline replacement project on Niupu Road in Hsinchu City, affecting Zhongpu and Niupu villages in Xiangshan District. Water service will be suspended from 16:22 on October 15, 2026, to 16:00 on October 16. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389606Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:25:46 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued a strong wind advisory for land areas (yellow alert), saying that parts of Taoyuan City, Taichung City and Pingtung County could see average winds of force 6 or higher or gusts of force 8 or higher from the afternoon through the evening of the 15th. The public was urged to take care outdoors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389578Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:45:10 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Human-elephant conflict is severe in Sri Lanka. Wildlife ranger Bandara was seriously injured in an attack by a wild elephant, underscoring the toll of the conflict. Locals are repairing electric fences to protect residents, but shrinking habitats are driving elephants to forage near villages, prompting schools to adjust class times and weddings and funerals to end early. A total of 397 wild elephants died in 2025, most of them living outside protected areas. Conservationists are calling for an end to forest clearing and stronger reforestation efforts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389577Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:41:26 +0900Taiwan公視新聞7 new hotels are expected to open in Taipei before the end of next year, as the hospitality industry faces severe labor shortages and a fierce competition for talent. Businesses are raising salaries and benefits to recruit workers. Labor Ministry statistics show more than 26,000 vacancies in the accommodation and food services sector. The Tourism Administration is promoting efforts to retain overseas Chinese and foreign students in Taiwan and bring in foreign interns to help fill staffing gaps, while labor shortages have also driven pay increases in some industries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389576Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:38:34 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A female second lieutenant surnamed Wang from 陸軍第206旅 died after falling from a building, and an audio recording allegedly revealing that she had been bullied before her death has emerged. 簡熒宏, political warfare director of 六軍團, initially denied the allegations before the case was referred for judicial investigation. 國防部 spokesperson 孫立方 stressed that bullying would not be tolerated, and the case is being investigated by 新竹地檢署. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389579Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:30:20 +0900Taiwan公視新聞台積電Q3營收創歷史新高達1兆4942億元，董事長魏哲家證實已派團隊赴美國德州評估擴廠事宜，並說明全球新廠推進及先進製程規劃。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389580Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:34:02 +0900Taiwan公視新聞國民黨蔣萬安與民進黨沈伯洋的台北市長首場辯論會定於10月31日中午12時至下午2時舉行，形式含交叉詰問及媒體提問，由三立電視與TVBS聯合舉辦。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389581Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:45:27 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Costa Rica has opened a mega-prison with capacity for 5,100 inmates, modeled on El Salvador’s CECOT, with tight surveillance of gang criminals. It has also amended its constitution to allow the extradition of suspects in drug trafficking and terrorism cases, and joined the U.S.-led Shield of the Americas alliance to combat transnational drug trafficking groups. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389582Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:34:42 +0900Taiwan公視新聞French high school students and teachers launched a strike over inadequate education funding and teacher shortages, leading to more than 6,500 arrests and widespread clashes. The student movement resonated in several European countries, including Belgium, Italy and Germany, where students also staged demonstrations. It reflected shared challenges across Europe, including long-standing shortages of educational resources, widening budget deficits and young people’s anxieties about the future. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-21/index-en-p2.html#n3389806Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊藥華藥 announced that its new drug Ropeginterferon alfa-2b has received approval from NMPA in China for an additional indication: treatment of patients with essential thrombocythemia (ET). The treatment is expected to benefit about 400,000 patients in China.