https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 55 items from 5 sources; Japan, 12 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/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3393141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3393141Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Finance clarified that when a guarantor repays a debt and waives the right to seek reimbursement without compensation, the act is considered a gift and is subject to gift tax. For example, on a repayment of NT$10 million, after deducting the NT$2.44 million exemption, NT$756,000 in tax would be due. Exceptions apply if the guarantor retains the right to seek reimbursement or the principal debtor is bankrupt. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390531Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Drawing on discussions across social media platforms, this article selects the TOP10 female stars with the sweetest appeal in Chinese dramas. Zhao Jinmai, Lu Yuxiao, Tan Songyun and others made the list for their fresh looks and natural acting, each showcasing a different kind of youthful charm. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390532Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:49:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Google推出新一代旗艦AI模型Gemini 4 Argon，支援百萬Token上下文，在評測中表現優異並追平GPT-6，同時提供限時半價API優惠以吸引企業與開發者。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390533Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:40:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an praised the foundations laid by former mayor Ko Wen-je and publicly pledged to continue building social housing during an interview with Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang on the evening of the 15th. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390534Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:39:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒輝達執行長黃仁勳回憶5月中國行引發街頭混亂，笑稱餐廳半小時內將其變為宣傳招牌。北京南鑼鼓巷「方磚廠69號炸醬麵」因他打卡而推出同款套餐，引發排隊熱潮。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390535Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:19:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台北101董事長賈永婕赴立法院備詢時因穿著遭立委賴惠員提醒需「純樸」引發爭議。賈永婕幽默歸咎於老公建議與更年期症狀，賴惠員則事後道歉並承認表達不妥。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390536Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:12:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an appeared in an interview with Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang and revealed that he had kept a note from their cooperation in blocking amendments to the Labor Standards Act 9 years ago, showcasing a pragmatic spirit of cross-party cooperation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390537Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:05:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A financial writer analyzes the case of a 48-year-old who achieved financial freedom and bought several properties by purchasing two specific investments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390400Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:54:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Huang Shih-hsiu said that former Green Camp aide “Tugou Mei” was dropped from shows and had her account blocked, alleging that she was targeted using regulations from the Ministry of Health and Welfare. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390401Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:28:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang announced during an interview with Chiang Wan-an on the evening of the 15th that, after losing to Lee Chuan in the New Taipei mayoral primary, he would give Lee his full support. He said the joint campaign headquarters of People's Party councilors had been converted into a Lee Chuan support group and had put up Lee's photo, in hopes that blue-white cooperation would win the elections in Taipei and New Taipei. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390402Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:23:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks plunged, and foreign investors set a record for their largest-ever net selling. 00981A, managed by fund manager 瑤池金母, went against the trend and added more than NT$1 billion in 金像電, 台燿 and 欣興, drawing attention. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390542Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After a successful run in Taipei, 《人間條件三》, a work by 綠光劇團 and Wu Nien-jen, is set to head south to 高雄衛武營 in November 2026, recreating the everyday lives and emotions of ordinary people in Minguo year 50. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390543Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 高雄市政府農業局 held a demonstration and observation event in Liugui on the 14th to promote mechanized services for fruit orchards. A live demonstration showed discarded wax apple branches being shredded on-site into organic fertilizer, addressing farmers' labor shortages during orchard cleanup and avoiding the risk of penalties for illegal burning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390544Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung questioned whether revisions to the Fiscal Allocation Act unfairly disadvantage Kaohsiung's finances, and urged the city government to seek the relocation of 台積電's headquarters to the south to improve the city's fiscal position. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390545Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:23:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsu Wan-chun, an electrical engineering student at 義守大學, received the 中國工程師學會 115年度 Outstanding Engineering Student Scholarship, becoming the school's third recipient in its history. The highly competitive award evaluates professional ability, accomplishments and leadership. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390404Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:16:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung announced that his campaign headquarters launch rally will be held on October 17. He invited former President Tsai Ing-wen, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, former premier Hsieh Chang-ting and incumbent Mayor Chen Chi-mai to campaign together, showcasing unity in the pan-Green camp and advancing the vision of a “southern rise.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390405Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:14:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 TTXC INNOVATIONS cultural technology innovation market exhibition opened in Kaohsiung on the 13th. Organized by TAICCA, it focuses on AI and the attention economy. The opening-day forum explored XR and IP commercialization, while 豪華朗機工 presented the opening performance, showcasing Taiwan's cultural technology capabilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390406Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:12:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chang I-li, a candidate for city council in Zuoying and Nanzih, designed “隆捲風 wings” and small cheering lights to support Lai Jui-lung's municipal agenda and concert economy policy, and urged people to vote on November 28. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390550Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:01:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en presented policy proposals on youth employment, housing and transportation at a youth forum at Sun Yat-sen University on the 14th. They included upgrading cultural industries, providing affordable housing and improving resource allocation in the former county areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390596Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:57:51 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Japan’s 2024 rate of new graduates leaving their jobs within 1 year reached 10.1%, partly because of opposition from family members. A 住宅維修公司 conducted more than 600 home visits to help new employees’ families understand their work, successfully lowering the company’s resignation rate from 10% to 5%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390595Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:55:47 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Japanese Agriculture Minister Yana Kazuo resigned to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi over scandals involving budget cuts and alleged violations of the Public Offices Election Act, and his resignation was accepted. Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Arata Takebe has taken over the post. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390594Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:54:18 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Costa Rica opened CACCO, the country’s largest and highest-security prison, with capacity for 5100 people. It aims to emulate El Salvador’s fight against organized crime and reassert control over the prison system. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390593Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:50:40 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Thousands of students in Albania protested over dissatisfaction with the education environment, corruption and job prospects, demanding Prime Minister Rama’s resignation. Clashes escalated on the 13th, as demonstrators threw firebombs and set government offices and banks ablaze. Police used tear gas and water cannons to crack down. As of the 14th, at least 29 people had been injured and 35 arrested. The interior minister accused outside forces of intervening. The Rama government has promoted investment and development, but repeated corruption scandals have fueled public anger. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390592Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:49:36 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Heavy rain hit São Paulo, Brazil, and Istanbul, Turkey, causing landslides and floods that inundated streets and tunnels, paralyzing traffic, trapping people and leaving 2 dead. Authorities issued alerts and suspended classes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390591Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:48:37 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A school roof suddenly collapsed in the northern Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least 28 people and injuring more than 30. Police said about 110 students were in 3 classrooms at the time. The preliminary suspicion is that the building’s structure was weak and substandard materials had been used for the roof. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390607Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:38:01 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The New Yalu River Bridge linking Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea officially opened on the 15th after a 12-year delay. The 3-kilometer bridge, costing RMB 2.22 billion, was funded and built by China. The move aims to promote bilateral trade and economic exchanges and reflects North Korea’s diplomatic strategy of seeking a balance between China and Russia. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390606Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:36:45 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blast case went to trial in Hamburg, Germany, where Ukrainian defendant Kuznetsov said he had been carrying out a military mission. Prosecutors accused him of war crimes for attacking civilian infrastructure, while his defense lawyer argued that he was bound by confidentiality and loyalty to his country. The case has drawn attention because of its connection to the Russia-Ukraine war and Germany’s position on aid to Ukraine. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390605Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:36 +0900Taiwan公視新聞After arriving in Taiwan, large numbers of Indonesian workers with specialized skills such as welding had their contracts changed by manpower agencies, with monthly salaries of NT$50,000 cut to hourly wages of 100 for labor on green energy projects, prompting protests. 勞動部 statistics show a sharp rise in these contract-fulfillment workers. Scholars and human rights groups criticized the government for failing to conduct proper inspections, and 勞動部 pledged to amend regulations and investigate in accordance with the law. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390603Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:30:52 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A Kaohsiung borough chief candidate was sentenced for a child abuse case and violating firearms laws more than 20 years ago. After the case was discovered, the election commission notified the candidate that they were no longer eligible to run, sparking a dispute over the timing of the notice and losses incurred. Separately, a candidate in Yancheng District suspected of vote-buying was released on bail. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390602Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:29:00 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an reiterated his support for relocating Songshan Airport at an Executive Yuan meeting and presented a 2023 official document as evidence. Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng and Taichung Deputy Mayor Cheng Chao-hsin also voiced support. Premier Cho Jung-tai asked for the reasons behind the change in position. The Ministry of Health and Welfare stressed the airport’s importance for medical evacuations to outlying islands, while the Civil Aeronautics Administration said relocation would take about 20 years and that the Taipei City Government had previously respected central government plans. Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang criticized the city government for failing to discuss supporting measures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390601Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:25:31 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A Chinese aircraft carrier group led by the Liaoning sailed to the western Pacific for exercises. 國防部 detected Chinese aircraft and ships operating around Taiwan and remained on high alert. The domestically built Hai Kun submarine is continuing tests, while Hai Lung will take part in the Hai Chiang exercise in late October to demonstrate its combat capability. The navy plans to procure underwater mobile targets to strengthen its anti-submarine capabilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390600Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:24:13 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A prosecutor surnamed Liu with the Taipei District Prosecutors Office received deferred prosecution after drug use and resigned while suspended. A squad leader surnamed Chen with Taichung City’s Second Precinct was sentenced by the Taichung District Court for supplying drugs to an informant and driving under the influence to work, and was dismissed without a suspended sentence. The Ministry of Justice stressed zero tolerance for law enforcement personnel involved in drugs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390598Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:23:01 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Merchant ships were repeatedly attacked and sunk in the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East, prompting alerts over navigational safety. The Singapore-flagged freighter GFS Pride and the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged merchant ship Cape Dao were involved in separate incidents, reducing Middle Eastern oil exports and driving up oil prices. Meanwhile, 路透社 reported that the Trump administration was considering easing sanctions on the “shadow fleets” of Russia, Iran and Venezuela, sparking controversy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390610Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:10:25 +0900Taiwan公視新聞重新思考環境協會調查顯示，雖多數民眾認同環保理念，但仍有超過8成會索取一次性用品。環境部預計於2027年推動「美好食光聯盟」及「週三惜食日」，號召500家業者響應以減少廚餘。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390609Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:02:08 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion made its debut at a Japan advanced technology expo, bringing together 13 companies to showcase AI applications. Areas on display included apparel design, one-stop hardware solutions and power protection components, highlighting the ability of Taiwan’s manufacturers to combine AI with efforts to expand into overseas markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390599Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:59:16 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A workplace accident occurred at Matsu’s Meng’ao Port, where 3 workers were suspected of losing consciousness after inhaling a high concentration of carbon monoxide and later died in hospital. A preliminary investigation by the Lienchiang County Government found that 2 people lost consciousness first, and the third also collapsed while attempting a rescue. The cause of the accident is pending further forensic investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3393081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3393081Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A sell-off in Asian tech stocks sparked panic, with South Korea’s KOSPI plunging 7.6% in a single day and falling below support, while oversold conditions reached a multiyear extreme. Taiwan stocks’ resilience began to waver amid crowded bullish AI positions and capital spending concerns, as markets worried that selling pressure could spread to U.S. semiconductor stocks and other markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3393082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3393082Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:50:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網輝達 CEO Jensen Huang came out in support of financially troubled customer CoreWeave, saying its capabilities had improved and it did not need a bailout, in an effort to reassure markets rattled by a rout in its stocks and bonds. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3393083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3393083Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:30:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網台積電 North America CEO Darrell told CNBC that he receives at least 10 calls a day asking about capacity, reflecting fierce competition among AI giants for wafer capacity. 台積電’s fourth-quarter revenue is expected to rise 58% year over year, but tight supply could threaten AI industry expansion plans. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390471Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Chip stocks lost $1 trillion in market value, but retail investors bought leveraged ETFs against the trend, putting SOXL on track for record weekly inflows, while SMH also attracted substantial funds. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390472Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A sharp drop in CoreWeave bonds and shares has raised concerns about AI financing risks and excessive corporate borrowing. Stress in the high-yield bond market is mounting, with CCC-rated spreads widening, reflecting investor dissatisfaction with inadequate compensation for the risks posed by vulnerable borrowers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390473Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:40:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網蘋果’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, is set to go on sale on October 16, and reservations on 京東 have topped 2 million. The mainland China version starts at 15,999 yuan, but strong demand has driven proxy-buying fees sky-high and prices on secondhand platforms sharply higher, signaling high consumer expectations and a buying frenzy for the new product. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390474Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:30:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Vince, CEO of 紐約梅隆銀行 (BNY Mellon), said the 10-year Treasury yield rising to around 5.25% reflects the normalization of the yield curve, not an anomaly. The bank benefited from higher interest income driven by elevated rates and stronger markets. Third-quarter net income rose 20% year over year to $1.61 billion, while assets also expanded. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390475Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網AI cloud computing giant CoreWeave has raised concerns about credit risk with its expanded borrowing plans. Its five-year CDS spread hit a record high, reflecting a default probability of more than 60%. Co-founder Brannin McBee said the goal was to obtain an investment-grade rating to secure unlimited funding, sending high-yield bond prices tumbling and weighing on U.S. credit markets and stocks at the open. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390340Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:01:43 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網According to Reuters, SK海力士 is negotiating with the U.S. government, seeking approval to export more equipment to its Dalian plant in China to expand capacity, in exchange for U.S. support for a new NAND factory in the United States. Washington has tightened export restrictions and, in principle, does not approve equipment exports for capacity expansion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390341Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:16 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. September CPI and PPI data showed inflation heating up, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates high. Most brokerages forecast a 1 quarter-point rate hike by the Fed in December, while Bank of America expects 1 quarter-point hike each in October and December, for a total of 50 basis points. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390342Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:40:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網NotebookCheck has revealed iPhone Duo Geekbench 7 benchmark scores, confirming that its A20 Pro chip nearly matches the iPhone 18 Pro in performance. It edges ahead in single-core tests and trails slightly in multi-core tests, suggesting the foldable design has not significantly affected performance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390343Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:17:35 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網新光三越’s Taipei Xinyi Place anniversary sale began on the 15th, with first-day customer traffic and sales forecast to rise 5% and 3% year over year, respectively, boosted by strong demand for cosmetics, 3C products, and sports and leisure goods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390344Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:10:58 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Memory stocks came under selling pressure over new technology from China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies and concerns about excess supply in 2029, sending shares of Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron sharply lower. Analysts remain skeptical about ChangXin’s ability to ramp up production and forecasts of future oversupply. AI demand is driving prices higher, but capacity expansion takes time, and shortages are expected to ease only in 2028. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390345Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:10:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網摩根大通 warned that this round of declines in AI infrastructure stocks lacks support from retail buying, short covering and buybacks, leaving the rebound on a fragile footing. South Korean memory companies have ended their buybacks, while cyclical stocks are not yet oversold and the conditions for a recovery are not in place. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3393202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3393202Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKengo Suzuki, president and representative director of Tsunan Brewing, delivered a lecture titled “The Challenge of New Sake” at the 15th Kansai Jōyūkai Lecture, held on September 29, 2026. He discussed development progress on “smart brewing” using generative AI and “super-smart brewing” based on fermentation mechanism models. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3393201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3393201Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:51:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社KingdomEntertainment launched “Same-Day Factoring Search,” a factoring comparison and information website, on October 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390854Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:20:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社CUEIGHT has launched FANATOMY, a free tool for TikTok LIVE fans and streamers. It offers features such as streaming reports, co-viewing, and fan community chat, with basic features available for free. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390855Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:15:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ファーストイノベーション will strengthen collaboration across its 5 businesses—creative, promotion, marketing, consulting, and solutions—under its new leadership of Chairman Katsushi Amagasaki and President Yushi Kinone. It will advance a support framework centered on its AI agent OS “Lumina” and AI-collaborative consulting service “Optis.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390469https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390469Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:36:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プエンテ has launched “Puente QR Code Maker,” a dynamic QR code creation service that allows destination URLs to be changed even after printing. Static QR codes are free and require no registration; dynamic QR codes are available starting at 480 yen per month (excluding tax). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390467Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社伊藤屋国際 will begin selling “AGA Z,” the flagship wired earphones from Chinese audio equipment maker Agasound, on October 23. Featuring brass and pure copper, they are distinguished by designs including a lunar-surface texture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390466Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社新星出版社 will release the recipe book “More Vegetables Should Be Eaten in Soups and Miso Soup,” written by Toshie Kurahashi, on October 16, 2026. Following the long-running success of the previous book, this second volume features 91 soup and miso soup recipes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390465Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIssue 20 of BL magazine “iHZ [iHearts]” became available on October 16, 2026. It features works by a stellar lineup of contributors, including むく田やなぴ, mememe, and ウジチャンマン. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390464Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFinnish producer Misha has released “Dreamwaves,” the final installment of a trilogy. With over 100 million Spotify streams, the album features collaborations with a diverse range of artists, including Gwen Bunn. Misha held a first-ever Tokyo performance on October 2. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390463Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFrench producer Blanka has released the new single “Jazz Listening,” featuring Grems and La Fine Équipe. It became available on SWEET SOUL RECORDS on October 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390462Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESデジタルハリウッド大学 will release a new commercial featuring singer-songwriter Fumino on October 23, 2026, and run OOH advertising at Harajuku Takeshita Exit Park. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390461Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA promotional video featuring Saraba Seishun no Hikari has been released to mark the publication of volume 1 of the manga “Gunyū o Tsuzuru,” serialized in 週刊少年マガジン. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390923Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:35:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEuropean markets shrugged off selling in tech stocks, with all three major indexes closing higher. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390470https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390470Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:55:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPentagon officials said they would livestream the execution of Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, drawing condemnation from the United Nations and lawmakers from both parties. President Trump later posted that he had decided to cancel the livestream, but would proceed with the execution as planned and allow victims’ families to attend. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390468Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:35:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASaudi Arabia accused Iran of supporting Yemen’s Houthi rebels and said it had invited the group for talks in Oman weeks ago, but the invitation was rejected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390460Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:06:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北市長蔣萬安接受台灣民眾黨主席黃國昌專訪，感謝前市長柯文哲奠定的市政基礎，包括大巨蛋、好孕專車及社宅政策，並承諾持續興辦社會住宅。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-00/index-en.html#n3390861Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:16:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康The article quotes Nietzsche’s saying, “There is no truth in this world, only perspectives,” and explains from the perspective of neuroscience that the brain’s reticular activating system (RAS) can lead to confirmation bias. It recommends changing perspectives to break habitual thinking.