# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-16 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 82 items from 6 sources; Taiwan, 57 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Petroleum Imports Survey — Petroleum Statistics, Final Report, Monthly, August 2026

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00551030&tstat=000001078677&cycle=1&year=20260&month=23070908&tclass1=000001080338&tclass2=000001080339
- anchor: #n3394893

Information on the statistical dataset for the Petroleum Imports Survey (final report, monthly) for August 2026 by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy.

Facts:
- August 2026
- Number of included files: 6

## Petroleum Products Supply and Demand Dynamics Survey — Petroleum Statistics, Final Report, Monthly, August 2026

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00551020&tstat=000001024838&cycle=1&year=20260&month=23070908&tclass1=000001080335&tclass2=000001080336
- anchor: #n3394892

Metadata for the Petroleum Products Supply and Demand Dynamics Survey (final report, monthly) for August 2026, published by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy.

Facts:
- August 2026
- Number of included files: 6

## Indices of Production Capacity and Operating Rates in the Manufacturing Industry — Time Series Data for Operating Rate and Production Capacity Indices (2020 base year), 2026

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00550320&tstat=000001022885&cycle=0&tclass1=000001205861
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350811-en.html
- anchor: #n3394891

Overview of the 2026 dataset for the Indices of Production Capacity and Operating Rates in the Manufacturing Industry (2020 base year), published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Facts:
- 2026
- 2020 base year
- Number of files included: 11

## Current Survey of Commerce — Final Report, Monthly, August 2026

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00550030&tstat=000001081875&cycle=1&year=20260&month=23070908&tclass1=000001081878
- anchor: #n3394890

Information on the release of the dataset for the Current Survey of Commerce (final report, monthly) for August 2026 by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Facts:
- August 2026
- Number of files included: 2

## Immigration Statistics — Number of Arrivals and Departures, Preliminary Figures, Monthly, September 2026

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00250011&tstat=000001012480&cycle=1&year=20260&month=23070909&tclass1=000001012481&tclass2=000001062142
- anchor: #n3394889

Information on the Immigration Statistics (preliminary figures) for September 2026, published by the Ministry of Justice.

Facts:
- September 2026
- Number of files included: 2

## Machinery Orders Survey — August Results for Reiwa 8, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00100401&tstat=000001017809&cycle=0&tclass1=000001241756&tclass2=000001249248
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350808-en.html
- anchor: #n3394888

Information on the Machinery Orders Survey dataset for August of Reiwa 8, published by the Cabinet Office.

Facts:
- 2026
- Number of files included: 11

## What comes after “AI makes it faster to build”? More than 300 attend “MERGE 2026,” a major conference on AI-driven development and design — Set to be even bigger in 2027

- Published: 2026-10-16T05:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000134530.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350541-en.html
- anchor: #n3394005
- Companies mentioned: GustoDevelopment株式会社、PROTOCORE株式会社、さくらインターネット株式会社、株式会社サードスコープ、UNITY ZERO、AIHUB株式会社、Pinokiyo株式会社、法律事務所Verse、KAKEHASHI LLC、LOOQ Japan、Nulogic、YMMDA合同会社、RULEMAKERS DAO、日本DAO協会、FPTジャパン、Zenbu AI、SVC株式会社、Machine Learning 15minutes!、合同会社そはるでぃ、株式会社AutoPilot、AKINDO、株式会社SALLY、Garddn、DeStore、ai&、Jin Technologies

GustoDevelopment株式会社 and PROTOCORE株式会社 held “MERGE 2026,” a conference on AI-driven development and design, on August 8, 2026, with more than 300 attendees. The event is planned to be expanded in FY2027.

Facts:
- More than 300 people attended
- 24 people took the stage
- Competed in 3 categories
- 5 sessions were held

## “Gunma Residents’ Special Discount Week” runs from October 26 (Mon.) to 30 (Fri.)! Calling all Gunma residents! Substantially free admission for residents of Gunma Prefecture!

- Published: 2026-10-16T05:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000620.000005736.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350544-en.html
- anchor: #n3394011
- Companies mentioned: NPD（日本駐車場開発株式会社）、日本テーマパーク開発株式会社、那須ハイランドパーク、TOWAピュアコテージ、那須高原りんどう湖ファミリー牧場、藤和那須リゾート株式会社

日本テーマパーク開発株式会社の傘下那須ハイランドパークにて、2026年10月26日～30日に群馬県民限定で入園料実質割引の「群馬県民スペシャル優待ウィーク」を実施。

Facts:
- October 26, 2026 (Mon.)–October 30, 2026 (Fri.)
- 4,500 yen
- 3,600 yen
- 1,000 yen

## Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh: The editor in charge reveals the story behind making the memory book! ＼⏰Reservation deadline approaching／

- Published: 2026-10-16T05:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009027.000001719.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350543-en.html
- anchor: #n3394010
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、講談社、ディズニー社、Amazon、楽天ブックス

講談社 will release a memory book featuring Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh, with reservations accepted through October 20, 2026. This made-to-order product commemorates the 100th anniversary of the original “Winnie-the-Pooh” story and includes bonus items such as a plush toy with changeable outfits and an oversized poster.

Facts:
- 100th anniversary of the original debut
- Features 40 pages
- Price: 22,000 yen (tax included)
- Reservations are being accepted for made-to-order production through Oct. 20, 2026 (Tue.)
- The books are scheduled to arrive at bookstores on or after May 27, 2027 (Thursday)

## Rena Kato, the highly anticipated rookie making waves, graces the cover and opening feature of the gravure mook “FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Winter,” set for release on November 10!

- Published: 2026-10-16T05:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009048.000001719.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350542-en.html
- anchor: #n3394006
- Companies mentioned: FRIDAY、講談社

講談社 will release the gravure mook “FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Winter,” featuring Rena Kato on the cover, on November 10. It is priced at 1300 yen and includes a making-of DVD as a special bonus.

Facts:
- Nov. 10
- 110 minutes of
- 34 pages
- 15 people’s
- 1300 yen

## “Umiuma Captain,” played by Junki Totsuka, finally films in his hometown of Iwate Prefecture! He joins local residents on screen to pass on the baton of Sanriku and Joban seafood! New commercial “Delivering Delicious Food from the Sea” begins airing on October 16 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-10-16T04:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000108266.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350513-en.html
- anchor: #n3393588
- Companies mentioned: 復興水産加工業販路回復促進センター、全国水産加工業協同組合連合会、有限会社宮古マルエイ、株式会社石渡商店、丸源水産食品

復興水産加工業販路回復促進センター will begin airing a new commercial, “Delivering Delicious Food from the Sea,” nationwide on October 16, 2026, featuring actor Junki Totsuka. Filming took place in Iwate Prefecture, showcasing the appeal of “UMIUMA,” a brand of processed seafood products made with seafood from Sanriku and Joban.

Facts:
- Nationwide broadcast begins on October 16, 2026 (Fri.)
- Title: “Delivering Delicious Food from the Sea” (30 seconds / 15 seconds)
- The filming took place in Totsuka’s hometown for the first time in 4 years since the first commercial
- Appeared alongside a total of 26 people

## The “wonderful secret of tea” that helps wash away the greasiness of a meal was news to Ayami Nakajo, too. The new commercial will begin airing and streaming sequentially from October 19 (Mon.).

- Published: 2026-10-16T04:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000117612.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350512-en.html
- anchor: #n3393587
- Companies mentioned: キリンビバレッジ株式会社、インテージ SRI+

Kirin Beverage will launch a new commercial for its “Gogo no Kocha” tea drink on October 19, 2026, featuring Ayami Nakajo and explaining how tea polyphenols help wash away the greasiness of a meal.

Facts:
- The No. 1 brand by sales volume among tea drinks
- (30 seconds)
- Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
- Cumulative sales volume from January to December 2025

## An era in which people choose “became a professional,” not “took a course” — Desask has claimed the top spot in 2 online design school categories for 2 consecutive years, with total graduates surpassing 5,000

- Published: 2026-10-16T04:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000039136.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350511-en.html
- anchor: #n3393586
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本デザイン、東京商工リサーチ、経済産業省

Desask, an online web design school operated by 株式会社日本デザイン, has ranked No. 1 in both graduation rate and number of works featured for 2 consecutive years in a survey by 東京商工リサーチ, and its total number of graduates has surpassed 5,000.

Facts:
- The graduation rate among students has reached 95.2%
- The IT workforce is said to face a shortfall of up to approximately 790,000 people
- Over the 10 years since launching
- The 117th cohort had graduated by August
- Number of employees: 23

## U.S. weighs easing sanctions on global “shadow fleet”; Brent crude prices steady

- Published: 2026-10-16T05:37:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610160007.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350839-en.html
- anchor: #n3394987
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社

The United States is considering easing sanctions on “shadow fleet” oil tankers worldwide to lower freight rates. Brent crude prices edged down, while West Texas Intermediate futures rose on falling inventories.

Facts:
- Down 14 cents
- Or 0.13%
- At $105.92 a barrel
- Closed up $2.88
- Or 3.03%
- At $97.97 a barrel

## Pakistan school roof collapse kills 35 and injures more than 50; survivor says it felt like the sky was falling

- Published: 2026-10-16T05:21:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610160006.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350804-en.html
- anchor: #n3394641
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、美聯社

The roof of Al-Khair School in Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, collapsed, killing at least 34 students and 1 teacher and injuring more than 50 people. 美聯社 called it the deadliest building-collapse accident in Pakistan's history. A surviving teacher said it felt as if the sky had fallen.

Facts:
- 34 students
- 1 teacher
- More than 50 people
- Ages 6 to 12
- The oldest was 14
- Within 5 minutes
- Nearly a hundred rescue workers
- At least 40 lives
- More than ten children
- About 1,200 students

## Germany plans partnership deal with 輝達, investing hundreds of millions of euros to speed AI adoption in industry

- Published: 2026-10-16T04:30:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202610160005.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350523-en.html
- anchor: #n3393590
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、商務日報、Handelsblatt、輝達、Nvidia

German financial media reported that Germany plans to sign a broad cooperation agreement with 輝達, investing hundreds of millions of euros to promote industrial AI applications, with the SOOFI initiative at its center.

Facts:
- Hundreds of millions of euros

## Yemen rebels attack presidential palace in provisional capital, reportedly killing at least 4 and injuring 10

- Published: 2026-10-16T04:22:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610160004.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350520-en.html
- anchor: #n3393589
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社

Yemen's Houthi movement launched a missile attack on the presidential palace, Maashiq Palace, in the provisional capital of Aden, killing at least 4 and injuring 10. Saudi Arabia accused Iran of fueling the worsening situation.

Facts:
- At least 4 people killed
- 10 people injured
- Occupied Yemen's capital, Sanaa, in 2014
- Began military intervention in March of the following year
- In February this year, the United States joined Israel in launching airstrikes on Iran
- The Houthi movement launched a lightning offensive in September
- The attack involved a total of 5 missiles
- Since Yemen's civil war reignited in July

## CNN: Ukraine runs out of Patriot missiles; Zelensky calls on U.S. for more as rift with Trump widens

- Published: 2026-10-16T03:21:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610160003.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350504-en.html
- anchor: #n3393324
- Companies mentioned: CNN、中央訊息、中央社、金融時報、星鏈、白宮

CNN報導指出，烏克蘭已耗盡美製愛國者防空飛彈，導致面對俄羅斯攻擊時防禦脆弱。此局勢正值澤倫斯基與川普因能源設施攻擊問題產生分歧之際，澤倫斯基呼籲美國增援飛彈並批評美方削弱星鏈服務。

Facts:
- Intercepted 4 Russian ballistic missiles
- Hit 3 power plants in Kyiv
- 4 people were killed in Kyiv that day
- 25 people were injured
- Just 1/10 of the urgently needed amount

## After EU and China reach agreement on imports of hybrid vehicles, reports say bloc is weighing quotas on more goods

- Published: 2026-10-16T03:14:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610163001.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350500-en.html
- anchor: #n3393323
- Companies mentioned: 彭博、中央社

After the EU and China reached an agreement on imports of hybrid cars, the bloc is reportedly considering quotas on more goods to reduce its trade deficit.

Facts:
- 350,000 a year
- $34.8 billion

## Germany turns to 輝達 for industrial AI! Reported deal worth hundreds of millions of euros to be unveiled next week

- Published: 2026-10-16T04:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631598
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350527-en.html
- anchor: #n3393591
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、NVDA-US

Germany plans to sign a cooperation agreement worth hundreds of millions of euros with 輝達 to accelerate industrial AI applications. The partnership will focus on physical AI and high-performance models and will be announced at a meeting in Berlin next week.

Facts:
- Germany is reportedly set to sign a broad cooperation agreement with 輝達(NVDA-US) to speed the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in German industry.
- The partnership will cover physical AI technologies such as robotics and self-driving cars, as well as high-performance industrial AI models, involving investment worth hundreds of millions of euros.
- The agreement is scheduled to be announced next week at the “Invest in Germany” conference in Berlin.
- The partnership will focus on two areas: first, establishing a foundation for physical AI tools to train robots or self-driving cars.
- The agreement will center on Germany's SOOFI initiative, launched last year.

## AI giants scramble for equipment, triggering shortages! 艾司摩爾 expands capacity for 2 straight years, but it is still not enough

- Published: 2026-10-16T03:31:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631625
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350507-en.html
- anchor: #n3393466
- Companies mentioned: 艾司摩爾(ASML-US)、蔡司(Zeiss)、台積電(2330-TW)(TSM-US)、輝達(NVDA-US)、蘋果(AAPL-US)、三星電子(005930-KR)、SK海力士(SKHY-US)、美光(MU-US)、Aureus、TeraFab

艾司摩爾 is facing equipment shortages amid surging demand for AI chips. Its capacity in 2027 and 2028 will still fall short of demand, with major customers actively booking capacity. The company is requiring large advance payments to prevent cancellations, while the market remains cautious about future growth.

Facts:
- 艾司摩爾 CEO Fouquet said supplies of lithography equipment in 2027 and 2028 will not be enough to meet demand.
- 艾司摩爾 plans to raise annual capacity for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment to 110 units by 2028 and is considering adding about 12 more.
- 艾司摩爾 is expanding manufacturing capacity in Eindhoven, with the first phase expected to come online in 2029.
- 艾司摩爾 is requiring customers to make large advance payments to prevent order cancellations.

## More than $10 billion wiped off market value in 4 days! Deutsche Bank says CoreWeave is a buy, citing strong order book

- Published: 2026-10-16T03:00:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631597
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350486-en.html
- anchor: #n3393203
- Companies mentioned: CoreWeave、德意志銀行、輝達、顧能

CoreWeave's share-price plunge wiped more than $10 billion off its market value. Deutsche Bank sees a buying opportunity and is optimistic about support from its order book. 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang has also voiced support, while 顧能 warns that investment in AI infrastructure is overheating and predicts that most startup operators will face an existential crisis in the future.

Facts:
- CoreWeave lost more than $10 billion in market value in just 4 trading days.
- 德意志銀行(DB-US) maintained its “Buy” rating on CoreWeave.
- CoreWeave shares have fallen more than 22% since the start of this week.
- 輝達(NVDA-US) CEO Jensen Huang said CoreWeave's cost of capital is actually declining.
- 顧能(Gartner) predicts that more than eight-tenths of emerging AI cloud providers will be unable to continue operating independently by 2030.
- Nebius(NBIS-US) has fallen a cumulative 20% over the past 4 trading days.
- 顧能 estimates that more than $3.5 trillion in related spending could face impairment risk by 2030.

## Backing his “favorite child”! Jensen Huang: CoreWeave's finances are improving; 輝達 has no need to provide additional support

- Published: 2026-10-16T02:35:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631610
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350487-en.html
- anchor: #n3393204
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、CoreWeave、Meta

輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said in Stockholm, Sweden, on the 15th that CoreWeave's financial position had improved and its cost of capital had fallen, and that it needed no additional support. 輝達 holds about 10% of CoreWeave and has deep investment and computing-capacity infrastructure partnerships with the company.

Facts:
- Jensen Huang said CoreWeave's financial position was improving and its cost of capital was falling.

## Longtime rivals join forces on AI! 蘋果 and Meta bring large models to Mac

- Published: 2026-10-16T02:30:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631606
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350488-en.html
- anchor: #n3393205
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果、AAPL、Meta、META

蘋果 and Meta announced a partnership that will allow developers to run Meta's Muse Spark Open large model on Mac. The move strengthens Mac's appeal as an AI development device, but requires substantial hardware investment.

Facts:
- 蘋果 and Meta announced a partnership enabling developers to run Meta's newly released open-weight model, Muse Spark Open, on high-end Mac computers.
- Muse Spark Open uses a mixture-of-experts architecture and has 8,160億 parameters.
- Running the model requires linking 2 to 4 Mac Studio computers, with the setup having at least 1TB of memory in total.
- A Mac Studio equipped with an M5 Ultra chip and 256GB of memory currently costs at least $10,799 per unit.
- The complete hardware setup costs more than $40,000, making it a costly proposition.
- Meta bought hundreds of Macs earlier this year for its superintelligence team to test running AI and agent tasks on computers.

## Where will the money go if the AI bubble bursts? BofA points to U.S. Treasuries; the OpenAI turmoil offered an early preview

- Published: 2026-10-16T02:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631498
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350489-en.html
- anchor: #n3393206
- Companies mentioned: 美國銀行、BAC-US、OpenAI、CoreWeave、CRWV-US、DA Davidson、DigitalOcean、DOCN-US、Hut 8、HUT-US、Nebius、NBIS-US、IREN、甲骨文、ORCL-US、BTIG、Jefferies、Gartner

美國銀行 warned that an AI bubble bursting could send stocks and bonds lower together. An OpenAI revenue shortfall triggered market turbulence, while CoreWeave's credit risk came to light. 美國銀行 recommends a hedging strategy with interest-rate conditions to reduce costs.

Facts:
- 美國銀行 warned that if the AI bubble bursts, U.S. stocks and Treasury yields could fall at the same time.
- OpenAI's revenue announcement on Oct. 8 sent technology stocks sharply lower. The Nasdaq Composite fell more than 1%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 3.4%.
- CoreWeave shares plunged more than 15% in a single day, while the spread on its bonds due in 2032 over government bonds topped 1,000 basis points.
- In Bank of America's recommended hedging strategy, the indicative premium for the option expiring in September 2027 is 3.62%, 46% cheaper than a lookback put without an interest-rate condition.
- Bank of America's bubble-risk indicator showed that only 13 S&P 500 stocks had readings above 0.8, with a combined weighting of about 2.4%.

## 魚はん（店舗） “Dried whitebait” — Refund/recall

- 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=00000035973&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3394078
- Companies mentioned: 魚はん（店舗）

Refunds and recalls of “dried whitebait” sold by 魚はん（店舗） will be carried out from October 15, 2026, due to possible foreign-matter contamination (the possibility that it is a pufferfish cannot be ruled out).

Facts:
- Oct. 15, 2026

## 東京デーリー “Natural Cheese: Fol Epi Plain 90g” — Refund/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=00000035974&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3394079
- Companies mentioned: 東京デーリー

東京デーリーが販売するナチュラルチーズ「フォル・エピ プレーン 90g」について、賞味期限の誤表示（誤：27.11.4、正：26.11.4）のため、2026年10月13日より返金および回収対応を行う。

Facts:
- 90g
- 27.11.4
- 26.11.4
- Oct. 13, 2026

## ダウニー「味淋まどれーぬ」（愛知県美術館、T-FACE A館で販売） - 返金／回収

- Published: 2026-10-11T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035972&screenkbn=03
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350558-en.html
- anchor: #n3394077
- Companies mentioned: ダウニー

ダウニー「味淋まどれーぬ」がカビによる汚染のため、2026年10月11日より愛知県美術館およびT-FACE A館で販売された商品について返金・回収が行われる。

Facts:
- Oct. 11, 2026

## 西松屋チェーン「おもちゃ：Smart Angel 抗菌やわらかつみき、抗菌やわらかつみき2」 - 返金／回収

- Published: 2026-10-05T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035970&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3394075
- Companies mentioned: 西松屋チェーン

西松屋チェーンが「Smart Angel 抗菌やわらかつみき」および「抗菌やわらかつみき2」の返金・回収を実施。理由は過マンガン酸カリウム消費量の基準値超過。対応開始日は2026年10月5日。

Facts:
- October 05, 2026

## サスヨ長谷川商店「かつお生利節パック」（首都圏の西友で販売） - 返金／回収

- Published: 2026-10-02T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035971&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3394076
- Companies mentioned: サスヨ長谷川商店、西友

サスヨ長谷川商店の「かつお生利節パック」について、賞味期限表示欠落のため首都圏の西友で返金・回収が行われる。

Facts:
- Oct. 15, 2026
- October 02, 2026

## Water Outage (Chiayi City)

- Published: 2026-10-16T04:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610160320&info=20040162
- anchor: #n3393735
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Some areas in the jurisdiction will have water service suspended for pipeline replacement work on Baoyi Road, Baokang Road and other roads in Chiayi City. Residents are asked to conserve water and store water in advance.

## Major fire incident report (Hualien County)

- Published: 2026-10-16T03:18:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA_Fire_20261016015148004&info=20040161
- anchor: #n3393736
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署 reported a fire at a multi-unit residential building on Beipu Road in Xincheng Township, Hualien County, and urged the public to avoid gathering at the scene and plan their routes in advance to steer clear of the warning area.

Facts:
- Effective from: 2026-10-16T02:18:20
- Expires: 2026-10-17T02:18:00

## Major Fire Incident Report (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-16T02:57:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA_Fire_0220261016199274&info=20040160
- anchor: #n3393737
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署 issued a report on a major fire incident on Ziwei Road in Sanxia District, New Taipei City, urging the public to avoid the warning area and not gather at the scene.

Facts:
- Effective from: 2026-10-16T01:57:29
- Expires: 2026-10-17T01:57:00

## The Consumer Price Index rose 2.73% in September, not 25.76% as claimed in rumors.

- Published: 2026-10-15T19:47:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/september-consumer-price-index-increased-2-73-percent-not-25-76
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350824-en.html
- anchor: #n3394896
- Companies mentioned: 主計總處、中央社、經濟日報、工商時報、中央大學

A fact-checking report said the online claim that 主計總處 announced a 25.76% rise in the price index was false. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) actually rose just 2.73% in September; 25.76% was the Export Price Index (EPI).

Facts:
- 2.73%
- 25.76%
- 1.94%

## Makeup effects were digitally added to an apology video by legislator Lai Hui-yuan, fueling divisive debate

- Published: 2026-10-15T19:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/lai-hui-yuan-manipulated-video-sparks-confrontation-facts
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350826-en.html
- anchor: #n3394897
- Companies mentioned: 台北101、陽明交通大學、國立陽明交通大學、ACVLab

After sparking controversy with comments about 台北101 chairwoman Chia Yung-chieh's clothing, Democratic Progressive Party legislator Lai Hui-yuan released an apology video. However, image-forensics experts analyzed an altered version circulating online and confirmed it had been edited using AI facial-tracking technology with added makeup effects, and was not the original footage.

Facts:
- Reduced by 83%

## Beware ticket-transfer and fan-merchandise scams related to the CPBL Taiwan Series

- Published: 2026-10-15T18:05:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/cpbl-taiwan-series-ticket-merchandise-scams
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350827-en.html
- anchor: #n3394898
- Companies mentioned: 中華職棒、味全龍、中信兄弟、165反詐騙專線、金管會、7-ELEVEN賣貨便、全家好賣+、樂天桃猿

中華職棒台灣大賽開打前夕，網傳讓票及應援物免費贈送訊息實為詐騙。查核中心指出，味全龍與中信兄弟售票平台均無轉帳付款選項，詐團假冒官方要求轉帳並結合退款詐騙；另利用店到店平台假冒實名認證誘騙操作網銀轉帳，民眾應提高警覺。

Facts:
- Starts on Oct. 17
- Published: 2026-10-15
- Report No.: 4355
- Require payment to be completed within 10 minutes
- 金管會 has been promoting the initiative since September 2025

## Damage caused by volcanic activity at Mount Tokachi and response by fire departments and other agencies (Report No. 1; updated R8.9.12)

- Published: 2026-09-12T10:47:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260912tokatidakefunka1.pdf
- anchor: #n2694721
- Companies mentioned: 富良野広域連合消防本部、大雪消防組合消防本部、とかち広域消防事務組合、とかち広域消防局、北海道、消防庁

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- Eruption alert level 3
- ９:３０
- 10:40

## Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Ueno will hold a press conference after the Cabinet meeting

- Published: 2026-10-15T16:19:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76750.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350802-en.html
- anchor: #n3394582
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、厚生労働記者会、Adobe Reader

Reports on Health, Labour and Welfare Minister Ueno's post-Cabinet press conference. The date, location, and participation criteria are stated.

Facts:
- Reiwa ８, October １６
- ８：３５ﾒﾄﾞ
- 03-3595-2570

## Taiwanese social science and humanities research reaches Europe: National Science and Technology Council links the U.K., the Netherlands and France through “A Thousand Words Across Ten Thousand Miles” to expand international readership

- Published: 2026-10-15T18:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家科學及技術委員會
- Original: https://www.nstc.gov.tw/folksonomy/detail/7e4b71cc-ef4c-496c-8bcf-1ccde9668e4d?l=CH
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350764-en.html
- anchor: #n3394492
- Companies mentioned: 國家科學及技術委員會、國立臺灣文學館、倫敦大學亞非學院、SOAS、萊頓大學、Universiteit Leiden、Hémisphères éditions、Balestier、IJzer出版社、Maisonneuve & Larose、Balestier Press

The National Science and Technology Council is promoting the “A Thousand Words Across Ten Thousand Miles” project, holding new book launch events in the U.K., the Netherlands and France to bring Taiwanese humanities and social science research and literary works to European readers.

Facts:
- A total of 9 publications in English, Dutch and French, covering 5 themes
- 三 book launch events
- Spanning 三 years