# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-16 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 129 items from 4 sources; Japan, 73 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Preparing for inheritance with laughter: “しあわせ落語” and an expert talk show to be held on November 19 at Kirigaya Funeral Hall in Tokyo

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000176484.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351410-en.html
- anchor: #n3397733
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デザインライフ、DL-CONSULTANT、日本橋社会教育会館、上海東華大学、北京語言大学、ラジオ日本、上智大学、全埼玉私立幼稚園連合会、埼玉県立与野高等学校、幸手市、かすかべ市、日本赤十字社、住宅金融支援機構、大手生命保険会社

株式会社デザインライフ will hold a “Shiawase Rakugo” performance and a talk show with inheritance specialists at Tokyo Kirigaya Funeral Hall on November 19, 2026. Admission is free, capacity is 160 people, and advance reservations are required. The company is also seeking local collaboration partners.

Facts:
- Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
- First 160 people
- 35 companies nationwide
- More than 100 members
- About 500 inheritance consultations annually
- Annual income: 10 million yen

## “Nagasaki’s Future Support Pokémon” Ampharos teams up with Nagasaki fermented tea! “Ampharos’s Nagasaki Fragrant Loquat Tea” goes on sale October 22

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:05:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000192565.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351411-en.html
- anchor: #n3397734
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンダイ、株式会社ポケモン、株式会社長崎ワンダーリーフ

As part of 株式会社ポケモン’s “Pokémon Local Acts” initiative, 株式会社サンダイ will launch a new product, “Ampharos’s Nagasaki Fragrant Loquat Tea,” featuring the “Nagasaki Future Support Pokémon” Ampharos, on October 22, 2026.

Facts:
- Will go on sale Thursday, October 22, 2026
- 1本（500ml）あたり
- Contains 345 mg of total polyphenols
- 216 yen per item (tax included)
- 5,280 yen (tax included) for a case of 24 bottles
- 1ケース24本入り

## “World of Illusory Light” illuminates a 1350-year-old temple: bamboo lights and projection mapping at Toko-in

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000192689.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351444-en.html
- anchor: #n3397757
- Companies mentioned: 法隆寺東光院、株式会社レクストライブ、株式会社匠工務店、株式会社西部警備保障、京都工芸繊維大学、水源の里かんばら、綾部市観光協会、あやべ市民新聞社、綾部市立中筋小学校、綾部市立東綾小学校

A special nighttime event, “World of Illusory Light,” combining bamboo lights and projection mapping, will be held from October 30 to November 3 at 法隆寺東光院 in Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture. 株式会社レクストライブ will handle the visual production, with the event aiming to revitalize the community and attract tourists.

Facts:
- For more than 1350 years
- Starting Friday, October 30
- For 5 days, through Tuesday, November 3
- 5 days only
- 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
- Last admission at 8:30 p.m.
- Adults: ¥1,500
- 1,000 yen for junior and senior high school students
- Elementary school students: ¥500
- Adults: 1,800 yen
- Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine 150th Anniversary Project
- Spent 1,000 yen or more

## American car-loving women gather in Saitama! “American Car Girls Meeting” to be held December 6! Entries open to women owners!

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000137689.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351443-en.html
- anchor: #n3397756
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アカネソリューションズ、アメ車マガジン

株式会社アカネソリューションズ announced that it will hold “American Car Girls Meeting in Saitama,” a fan event for women who love American cars, in Kitamoto, Saitama Prefecture, on December 6, 2026. Entries are now open, and activities include professional photography and awards.

Facts:
- Entry fee: 4,400 yen (tax included)
- Admission: 1,000 yen (tax included)
- Dec. 6, 2026 (Sun.)
- The event’s 3rd edition

## [Amazon Prime Big Deal Days] RebotAi’s 10-inch Android tablet “D101PRO” is 53% off at 11,399 yen! Special pricing on the Android 16 model with Gemini AI support

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000173933.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351442-en.html
- anchor: #n3397755
- Companies mentioned: Shenzhen Yipuda Digital Technology Co., Ltd.、RebotAi、Amazon、Google

During Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (October 16–19, 2026), RebotAi will sell its 10-inch Android tablet “D101PRO” for a special price of 11,399 yen, 53% off its regular price of 23,999 yen.

Facts:
- 11,399 yen
- 53% OFF
- 23,999 yen
- Up to 24 GB
- 64GB
- Up to 1TB
- 6,000mAh

## Added 3 occupation-specific courses to generative AI training. Exercises are fixed by occupation, and applicants must enroll in a course that matches their job responsibilities.

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000098249.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351441-en.html
- anchor: #n3397754
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NOCK DESIGN、株式会社ノックデザイン、Anthropic社

株式会社ノックデザイン has added 3 courses to its generative AI training for small and midsize businesses, “Generative AI Utilization Training,” with exercises tailored to specific occupations: sales, administrative and management departments, and recruiting and human resources. The courses became available in September 2026. Applicants must enroll in a course that matches their job responsibilities.

Facts:
- Became available on July 23, 2026
- Became available in September 2026
- Exercises in 3 of the 5 sessions
- A total of 10 hours in live sessions
- 5 sessions, 124 pages in total
- More than 100 accounts managed to date

## Fourway and business media outlet “Business Plus” to promote collaboration through publishing and executive interviews on October 1

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000090146.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351440-en.html
- anchor: #n3397753
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーウェイ、国際情報マネジメント有限会社、Business Plus、ハレノヒハレ株式会社、株式会社LEVECHY、ReBIRTH株式会社、株式会社メンバーズ、リズム株式会社、株式会社Natural Flow、株式会社M&Aプレップホールディングス、株式会社シナジープラスグループ、TPホールディングス株式会社、株式会社瑞祥、株式会社パノラボ

株式会社フォーウェイ and business media outlet “Business Plus” entered into a business partnership effective October 1, 2026, to promote collaboration through publishing and executive interviews.

Facts:
- Entered into a business partnership effective October 1, 2026
- Executive interviews to appear in 2 pages of Business Plus magazine and on the web
- Was relaunched as “Business Plus” in July 2026

## [For non-engineers] Claude Code corporate training service website revamped, with details on enrollment requirements, 4-layer security measures, and the curriculum for Sessions 0–4

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000136673.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351439-en.html
- anchor: #n3397752
- Companies mentioned: DAIJOBU株式会社、Anthropic社

DAIJOBU株式会社 has revamped the service website for its “Claude Code Corporate Training” for non-engineers, adding details on enrollment requirements, 4-layer security measures, and the curriculum for Sessions 0–4.

Facts:
- Oct. 15, 2026
- 3 hours per session
- 4 sessions in total
- 12 hours in total
- 4-layer structure
- 10 or more people
- 30 minutes

## TikTok account for food creator platform “FOOD FORCE STUDIO（FFS）” surpasses 10 million yen in monthly sales under performance-based model

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000056558.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351438-en.html
- anchor: #n3397751
- Companies mentioned: 松屋フーズホールディングス、GastroduceJapan株式会社、株式会社モールハック、TikTok Shop、FOOD FORCE STUDIO、FFS

株式会社モールハック, a joint venture between 松屋フーズホールディングス and GastroduceJapan株式会社, announced that the TikTok account for its food creator platform “FOOD FORCE STUDIO（FFS）” surpassed 10 million yen in monthly sales under a performance-based model.

Facts:
- 10 million yen in monthly sales
- More than 10,000 account followers
- A network of more than 1,500 food creators
- Combined monthly sales of 350 million yen at supported stores

## Sotas begins providing “Sotas Chemical Survey” to トヨタ紡織, supporting advanced chemical substance management and regulatory compliance assessments

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000107222.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351437-en.html
- anchor: #n3397750
- Companies mentioned: Sotas株式会社、Sotas、トヨタ紡織株式会社、トヨタ紡織、NEDO、国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構

Sotas株式会社 has begun providing “Sotas Chemical Survey” to トヨタ紡織株式会社. The service uses AI and specialists to accurately read and register SDSs, helping centralize chemical product information and streamline regulatory compliance assessments. Development is also underway on a feature for compliance with the PRTR system, and the company continues to grow at a monthly rate of 15%.

Facts:
- Monthly growth rate (MoM): 15%

## Ranking of the most-searched criteria for whole-property rentals this summer

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000069314.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351436-en.html
- anchor: #n3397749
- Companies mentioned: TABILMO、タビルモ、株式会社タビルモ

TABILMO, a booking site specializing in whole-property rentals, announced the results of its search criteria survey for August 2026. “Barbecue” ranked 1st, “Pets allowed” 2nd, and “Pool” 3rd, with the top 5 criteria accounting for about 40% of all searches. The site recommends that owners clarify guest experiences, prepare for bad weather, and consider accepting pets.

Facts:
- 40.3%
- 53.6%
- 73.0%
- 65.1%
- 12.4%
- 102 types

## “Kintaro goes to the Aomori Nebuta Festival 2026!” Documentary about Kintaro, who made waves on social media this summer, to air for the first time!

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000036727.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351435-en.html
- anchor: #n3397748
- Companies mentioned: 日本デジタル配信株式会社、satonoka 4K/TV、J:COM

日本デジタル配信株式会社 announced that it will premiere on October 18 a documentary following comedian Kintaro as she takes part in the Aomori Nebuta Festival 2026. The program will air on the regional information channel “satonoka 4K/TV.”

Facts:
- Households able to receive the broadcast: 3.77 million (as of Sept. 1, 2026)
- Premieres Sunday, October 18, at 7 p.m.
- Established in April 2000

## Born from the East Asian medical belief that “hair is the surplus of blood”: the conditioner-free, “jet-black” UIMUI Scalp Shampoo debuts

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000091723.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351433-en.html
- anchor: #n3397747
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CORES、澄善堂、Amazon、フジテレビ、大和書房、大和出版、錦糸町マルイ、伊勢丹新宿店、生活の木、代官山蔦屋書店

Kampo wellness brand 『澄善堂』 launched its conditioner-free scalp shampoo 『UIMUI Scalp Shampoo』, developed on the basis of the East Asian medical belief that “hair is the surplus of blood,” on Amazon and its official online store on October 9, 2026.

Facts:
- 4,800 yen (including tax)
- 300mL
- Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
- 3 minutes
- 139,000 people

## 『ki duki』, a lifestyle goods brand designed by YouTube channel OKUDAIRA BASE, with 360,000 subscribers, officially launches on Japan’s largest handmade marketplace, Creema

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000091723.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351431-en.html
- anchor: #n3397746
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CORES、OKUDAIRA BASE、ki duki、Creema

Lifestyle YouTuber Shinji Okudaira’s lifestyle goods brand 「ki duki」 (operated by 株式会社CORES) opened its official store on Japan’s largest handmade marketplace, 「Creema」, on September 30, 2026, and began selling 18 items.

Facts:
- From September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Sales begin for 18 items
- Sales surpass 20,000 sets*
- Price: 4,220 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,780 yen (tax included)
- Price: 7,560 yen (tax included)
- The channel has 364,000 subscribers

## Beyond 180° lies a world of its own. Capturing a 220° field of view in medium format: AstrHori’s new circular fisheye MF lens, “AstrHori 8mm F2.4 CIRCULAR FISHEYE”

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000135883.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351427-en.html
- anchor: #n3397745
- Companies mentioned: E&Iクリエイション株式会社、2ndfocus、AstrHori、富士フイルム、ハッセルブラッド、Amazon

E&Iクリエイション株式会社は、AstrHoriの中判ミラーレス対応円周魚眼単焦点交換レンズ「AstrHori 8mm F2.4 CIRCULAR FISHEYE」を2026年10月16日に発売する。画角220°、開放F2.4、最短撮影距離0.1mの特徴を持ち、富士フイルムGマウントとハッセルブラッドXマウントに対応する。価格は79,000円（税込）。

Facts:
- Friday, October 16, 2026
- 79,000 yen
- AstrHori 8mm
- F2.4
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.1m
- 8 groups, 10 elements

## GBP株式会社 wins the Excellence Award at JEMA’s “75th Electrical Industry Technical Achievement Awards” for developing a “main-line aluminum conversion solution” to address challenges such as copper wire theft and rising costs at solar power plants

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000184.000110590.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351425-en.html
- anchor: #n3397744
- Companies mentioned: GBP株式会社、日本電機工業会、JEMA

GBP株式会社 won the Excellence Award in the power sector at the “75th Electrical Industry Technical Achievement Awards,” hosted by JEMA. The company was recognized for developing a “main-line aluminum conversion solution” to address copper wire theft and rising costs at solar power plants.

Facts:
- Weight reduction of more than 40%

## [Online seminar: Turning the office into a platform for organizational growth—The forefront of office strategy and operational improvements practiced by strategic general affairs] 三菱地所リアルエステートサービス to hold a seminar for corporate CRE professionals

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000102049.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351423-en.html
- anchor: #n3397743
- Companies mentioned: 三菱地所リアルエステートサービス株式会社、株式会社パソナ日本総務部、株式会社月刊総務 戦略総務研究所

三菱地所リアルエステートサービス株式会社 and 株式会社パソナ日本総務部 will co-host a free online seminar for corporate CRE professionals.

Facts:
- 5 episodes in total
- 13:00～14:00
- 20 minutes
- 15 minutes

## [Community development through sports DX in Sapporo, powered by AI cameras] Hokkaido’s first full-scale operation of 「マチスポ」 launches at Moerenuma Park Baseball Stadium!

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000316.000076870.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351420-en.html
- anchor: #n3397742
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人北海道野球協議会、株式会社NTTSportict、公益財団法人札幌市公園緑化協会、株式会社小鍛冶組、札幌市、北海道議会、札幌市議会、NTT東日本、NTT西日本

Hokkaido’s first community development initiative through sports DX, 「マチスポ」, has begun full-scale operations at Moerenuma Park Baseball Stadium. A year-long trial recorded more than 100,000 cumulative viewers, and a new streaming site, 「札幌ベースボールAIライブ」, was also launched.

Facts:
- The streaming site has recorded 1.1 million cumulative views
- Cumulative video views: 236,000
- The number of viewers exceeded 100,000
- AI cameras automatically streamed 218 games (33 tournaments)*1
- 札幌学生野球（大学Ⅰ部リーグ等）で1試合あたり1,500〜3,900 Views
- Amateur baseball (JABA Hokkaido tournament, etc.): 1,000–2,500 views

## A novel born from the literary club of 「はじめての」, the YOASOBI–Naoki Prize-winning authors project, 『センパイを殺したいので女装する』 to be published, and YOASOBI’s song “KILLA” set for release!

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000337.000014577.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351419-en.html
- anchor: #n3397741
- Companies mentioned: monogatary.com、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメント、NHK、水鈴社、株式会社水鈴社、株式会社文藝春秋

The novel 『センパイを殺したいので女装する』, born from the literary club of 「はじめての」, a project by YOASOBI and 4 Naoki Prize-winning authors, will be published by 水鈴社, and YOASOBI’s song “KILLA” is set for release later this year.

Facts:
- 634 submissions
- 4 Naoki Prize-winning authors
- Marks its 7th anniversary on October 1, 2026
- List price: 1,650 yen
- Pages: 144 pages
- List price: 825 yen
- 240 pages

## Major update to TOEIC® preparation content in AI English-learning app 『レシピー』! - 株式会社ポリグロッツ (POLYGLOTS)

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000343.000010773.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351418-en.html
- anchor: #n3397740
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポリグロッツ、POLYGLOTS、キーエンス、イプロス

株式会社ポリグロッツ has substantially updated the TOEIC® L&R TEST preparation content in its AI English-learning app, 『レシピー』. It has added original practice questions for Part 6 (text completion) and completed coverage of all 7 parts. Lecture videos covering the trends in questions and how to solve them for each part have also been added.

Facts:
- All 7 parts
- Part 6

## Do you like trains? Surprisingly, more women than men want to ride luxury sightseeing trains, with about 40% of women interested: a survey of 6,354 people [Commissioned primary-data surveys for the SEO and AIO era]

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000418.000040972.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351417-en.html
- anchor: #n3397739
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアシーク、アイコニット、Camreader、楽天ポイント

株式会社メディアシーク conducted a survey on attitudes toward rail travel using 「アイコニット・リサーチ」, the survey feature in the QR/barcode reader app 「アイコニット」. Responses from 6,354 people yielded notable primary data, including that about 40% of women want to ride a luxury sightseeing train.

Facts:
- More than 36 million cumulative downloads
- 26.6% have ridden one
- Together, the figure comes to 49.8%
- “Scenery from the train window” was the top choice at 43.5%
- “Bento boxes and meals on board”: 27.2%
- 37.2% of women
- 25.9% of men
- 11.3 percentage points higher

## SUPER EIGHT’s Shingo Yasuda featured in the lead interview! 『るるぶ 奄美 屋久島 種子島’28』 goes on sale Tuesday, December 8, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000659.000024732.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351416-en.html
- anchor: #n3397738
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JTBパブリッシング、JTBグループ、JTBパブリッシング、Amazon、楽天ブックス

株式会社JTBパブリッシング will release the travel guidebook 『るるぶ 奄美 屋久島 種子島’28』, featuring a lead interview with Shingo Yasuda of SUPER EIGHT, on December 8, 2026.

Facts:
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026
- Friday, Oct. 16
- 5th anniversary of its registration as a World Natural Heritage site
- List price: 1,540 yen (tax included)
- 112 pages
- 6 pages total

## [Additional rewards announced] 北海道GRUS to add new rewards featuring the team logo and characters from October 16!

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000692.000019301.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351415-en.html
- anchor: #n3397737
- Companies mentioned: スポチュニティ株式会社、北海道GRUS、特定非営利活動法人ICE HOCKEY EMPOWER北海道、名古屋オルクス

スポチュニティ株式会社 announced that it will add limited-edition rewards featuring the 北海道GRUS team logo and characters to the team’s crowdfunding campaign from October 16. Home games against 名古屋オルクス will also be held in Kushiro on October 17 and 18.

Facts:
- Starting Friday, October 16
- Target amount: 3 million yen

## IT Passport Exam Pass Curriculum Now Available!

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001028.000017546.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351413-en.html
- anchor: #n3397736
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アガルート、アガルート、アガルートアカデミー、株式会社ファンオブライフ、アガルートキャリア、Education Career、株式会社シナプス、株式会社 新社会システム総合研究所、株式会社エーアイアカデミー、株式会社メディアグロース、株式会社クエリマーケティング、買取バリュー、株式会社あそびラボ、株式会社ワクコンサルティング、アガルート法律会計事務所

「アガルートアカデミー」, operated by 株式会社アガルート, has launched an IT Passport Exam pass curriculum. Its features include mastering the fundamentals in about 12 hours, a 100-question mock exam reflecting the latest trends, a digital book library, a mobile app and an online question service.

Facts:
- Condensed into about 12 hours
- Technology: 45%
- Strategy: 35%
- Management: 20%
- Practice with past exam questions from the most recent 3 years
- 100 questions reflecting the latest trends
- If you time yourself and solve them in 120 minutes
- 9 speed playback settings
- Established: December 2013
- Capital: 35,000,000 yen

## “2026 MAMA AWARDS” announces its second lineup of performing artists, including BIGBANG, KO1KEYZ and &TEAM! Set to feature the largest number of performing artists in MAMA AWARDS history in a single region

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001634.000003711.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351412-en.html
- anchor: #n3397735
- Companies mentioned: CJ ENM、Mnet Plus、Mnet Japan、Mnet Smart+、Visa、スカパー！、Mnet Korea

CJ ENM announced the second lineup of performing artists for the “2026 MAMA AWARDS,” to be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21, 2026. BIGBANG, &TEAM and others will perform, with Visa as the title sponsor.

Facts:
- 2026
- Nov. 20
- Nov. 21
- 1999
- 2009
- 2022
- 2024
- 2025
- 100％

## [Title] Ehime-based Yano Aoyama Architects wins the JIA Shikoku Architecture Award Grand Prize and 2 Good Design Awards — 7 architecture and design awards for 5 works in 2026

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000151539.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351363-en.html
- anchor: #n3397721
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社矢野青山建築設計事務所、ネッツトヨタ愛媛、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、平岩構造計画、SfG landscape architects、コモド設備計画、トライアル、大江工務、サイプレス・スナダヤ、伊東豊雄

Yano Aoyama Architects in Ehime Prefecture won 7 architecture and design awards for 5 works in 2026. The firm received the JIA Shikoku Architecture Award Grand Prize and 3 Good Design Awards, among others, and was recognized for its design approach using CLT produced in Ehime Prefecture.

Facts:
- 5 films
- 7 architecture and design awards
- Total floor area: 5,497.97 m²
- Building footprint: 77.71 m²
- Maximum height: 12.17 m
- Total floor area: 235.13 m²

## “Carbon Credit Creators Lab,” a co-creation community putting the “creators” of carbon credits center stage, launches

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:49:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000163870.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351364-en.html
- anchor: #n3397722
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FIY、オムロン ソーシアルソリューションズ株式会社、株式会社ＴＯＡシブル、ハンファジャパン株式会社

株式会社FIY has launched “Carbon Credit Creators Lab,” a co-creation community for businesses working to generate carbon credits, and has begun recruiting 3 participating companies and creator members.

Facts:
- The 3 companies participating at launch are オムロン ソーシアルソリューションズ株式会社, 株式会社ＴＯＡシブル and ハンファジャパン株式会社
- A “GX-ETS Practical Seminar” for corporate practitioners is scheduled for October 29, 2026 (Thursday).

## Put your experience to work in a new business environment: 17-page practical guide for manufacturers’ customer-facing professionals released free of charge

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:44:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000312.000068315.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351274-en.html
- anchor: #n3397589
- Companies mentioned: リクエスト株式会社

リクエスト株式会社 has released free of charge “Putting Your Experience to Work in a New Business Environment: A Practical Guide to Updating Your Perspective and Judgment” for customer-facing professionals at manufacturers.

Facts:
- 980 companies
- 338,000 people
- All 17 pages
- About 7 years of practice

## Adapt the role of manufacturers’ customer-facing professionals to market changes: 26-page guide to training design and operations released free of charge

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:44:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000311.000068315.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351275-en.html
- anchor: #n3397590
- Companies mentioned: リクエスト株式会社

リクエスト株式会社 has released free of charge “Adapting the Role of Customer-Facing Professionals to Market Changes: A Guide to Designing and Operating Training for Manufacturers” for manufacturers that do business through retailers and distributors.

Facts:
- 26 pages in total
- 980 companies
- 338,000 people
- About 7 years
- A total of 423 people

## NPO法人famica appoints certified public accountant and tax accountant Mamoru Ikeda as auditor

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:39:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000122555.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351276-en.html
- anchor: #n3397591
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人famica、関西大学商学部、大阪中央会計事務所、あずさ監査法人、有限責任 あずさ監査法人、日本商業開発株式会社、地主株式会社、池田守公認会計士・税理士事務所、池田守社会保険労務士事務所、株式会社データ・ファー・イースト

特定非営利活動法人famica has appointed certified public accountant and tax accountant Mamoru Ikeda as auditor, aiming to ensure proper management of donations, improve accounting transparency and strengthen its governance structure.

Facts:
- Effective October 15, 2026
- Since its establishment in 2021
- Established: May 6, 2021

## A public art exhibition by the next generation of artists, born beneath Yokohama’s elevated railway tracks: “Hodogaya Underpass ART LINE 2026” opens October 23 (Friday) between Hoshikawa and Tennocho stations on the Sotetsu Line

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000015624.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351281-en.html
- anchor: #n3397594
- Companies mentioned: Route Design合同会社、PILE – A collaborative studio –、株式会社相鉄ビルマネジメント、株式会社相鉄アーバンクリエイツ、野村不動産株式会社、エプソン販売株式会社、YADOKARI 株式会社、星川商店会、株式会社PANTOGRAPH

PILE – A collaborative studio – will hold the public art exhibition “Hodogaya Underpass ART LINE 2026” beneath the elevated railway and elsewhere between Hoshikawa and Tennocho stations on the Sotetsu Line in Yokohama from October 23 to November 23, 2026, showcasing the results of its “PUSH FOR CREATION” program supporting emerging artists.

Facts:
- Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
- Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday)
- Now in its 4th year
- 約1.3 万人のフォロワー

## XR offers a new option for amusement parks — 日本XRセンター joins industry association “JAIA”

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000110387.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351280-en.html
- anchor: #n3397593
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本XRセンター、一般社団法人日本アミューズメント産業協会、JAIA

株式会社日本XRセンター joined the Amusement Facilities Business Division of 一般社団法人日本アミューズメント産業協会（JAIA） in September 2026 and is stepping up the nationwide rollout of all-weather XR attractions with replaceable content.

Facts:
- September 2026
- 0 yen initial cost

## “Umigome (Mii),” which links waste collection to waste prevention, begins offering municipal programs for fiscal 2027 (Reiwa 9)

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000020948.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351277-en.html
- anchor: #n3397592
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人イシュープラスデザイン、issue+design

特定非営利活動法人issue+designは、海洋ごみ問題解決を目指すプロジェクト『うみごme（みぃ）』の令和9年度（2027年度）向け自治体導入メニューと概算見積りの受付を開始した。

Facts:
- Reiwa 9 fiscal year (FY 2027)
- [Time required] About 2 hours
- From ¥150,000
- From ¥30,000
- From ¥2,000,000
- From ¥2,500,000

## NPO法人ファミカ opens Fleur Uehommachi Nursery School, a small-scale childcare center approved by Takatsuki City

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:24:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000122555.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351229-en.html
- anchor: #n3397510
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人famica、NPO法人ファミカ、ファミカ、サタケシュンスケ氏、NHK、ベネッセ

特定非営利活動法人ファミカ will open the small-scale childcare center Fleur Uehommachi Nursery School on April 1, 2026, with approval from Takatsuki City. It will have a capacity of 19 children and serve children from 0 to 2 years old.

Facts:
- April 1, 2026
- Capacity: 19 children
- For children from 0 to 2 years old

## Starting 10/19, “Buramoni” features conversations between Yukari Oshima and Kiyoshi Nishikawa, and between Junretsu’s Kazuyoshi Sakai and Kuniko Yamada! Win Buramoni rice grown in Takachiho, harvested by Oshima.

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:12:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002313.000003392.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351197-en.html
- anchor: #n3397426
- Companies mentioned: TBSラジオ、株式会社ＴＢＳラジオ、radiko

TBSラジオ’s “BRAND-NEW MORNING” will hold a special week starting October 19, featuring a giveaway of “Buramoni rice” grown in the terraced rice fields of Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture, and conversations with guests including Kiyoshi Nishikawa and Kuniko Yamada.

Facts:
- “Buramoni rice,” 2 kg
- 3 winners will be selected every day

## Music, film and art: animation artist Ryoshi Yamada’s solo exhibition “CITYNESS 2012–2026” opens in Higashi-Ginza on 10/23

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000088245.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351200-en.html
- anchor: #n3397429
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社mimoid、SHUTL、多摩美術大学、文化庁、ドイツフィルムアカデミー、King Gnu、MILLENNIUM PARADE、shochiku.co.jp、ArtSticker、mimoid.inc、Johnny Walker、Taguchi Factory、(What it isNt)

Animation artist Ryoshi Yamada’s solo exhibition “CITYNESS 2012–2026” opens on October 23, 2026, at the art space SHUTL in Higashi-Ginza. The exhibition will feature screenings of the “CITYNESS” trilogy and new drawings. Admission is ¥1,000.

Facts:
- 2026.10.23 (Fri)–31 (Sat)
- Admission: ¥1,000
- More than 1,300 visitors came in one week

## 広島市西区横川駅前に「ギフトのお店 シェリマ」が新規オープン。3000アイテム以上の品揃えを誇るギフト専門店が登場します。

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000113784.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351199-en.html
- anchor: #n3397428
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社理由、ギフトのお店 シェリマ、楽天市場、ヤフーショッピング、北海道じゃがいもスープ(試飲即売会)、TRICOTÉ、中川政七商店、HARIO Lampwork Factory、フルッテート

株式会社理由が運営するギフト専門店「ギフトのお店 シェリマ」が、10月16日に広島市西区横川駅前に新規オープンした。3000アイテム以上の品揃えを誇り、専任コンシェルジュによる提案やウェブルーミング販売形態を採用している。

Facts:
- Friday, October 16, at 10 a.m.
- Small gifts under ¥1,000
- Free domestic shipping on purchases of ¥5,000 or more
- Average review rating: 4.92
- Online sales launched in 2015
- Established: April 2012

## [Opening 2026.10.24] “zen place pilates Honancho,” a zen place Pilates and yoga studio, among 150 locations nationwide; coupon brings a mat group trial lesson down to ¥500

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000471.000043196.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351198-en.html
- anchor: #n3397427
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ZEN PLACE、zen place、zen place pilates 方南町スタジオ、Balanced Body®

株式会社ZEN PLACE will open the Pilates-only studio “zen place pilates 方南町スタジオ” on Oct. 24, 2026, a 4-minute walk from Honancho Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. It operates 150 locations in Japan, and a group mat class trial is available for ¥500 with a coupon.

Facts:
- 150 locations nationwide
- Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
- 4-minute walk
- More than 1,000 instructors

## 自家配合飼料プラントの取り扱いを開始 ミルストーン

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000187345.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351145-en.html
- anchor: #n3397415
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミルストーン、ミルストーン、スキオルド

株式会社ミルストーン has begun handling its own-feed blending plants and will start offering them in October 2026.

Facts:
- October 2026
- More than 1000 tons per month

## [Matsudo City only] November-only campaign | Clear out children’s rooms before exam season! Pickup of old study desks, bookshelves and schoolbag racks | Unwanted-item collection by まるっと本舗

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000386.000163141.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351059-en.html
- anchor: #n3397287
- Companies mentioned: SYSTR株式会社、まるっと本舗

まるっと本舗, an unwanted-item collection service operated by SYSTR株式会社, is running a campaign in Matsudo City in November 2026 to collect children’s room furniture, including study desks, bookshelves and schoolbag racks. It offers a discount of up to 1,000 yen when customers use a flat-rate package.

Facts:
- Up to ¥1,000 off
- Cardboard box package: from ¥3,000
- Mini-truck package: from ¥8,000
- 1.5t truck package: from ¥15,000
- Campaign period: Nov. 1, 2026
- Nov. 30, 2026

## [Tama area, final winter preparations in November] Safe collection of swollen batteries before clearing storage sheds in Tachikawa, Hachioji and Machida and putting electric-assist bicycles into winter storage | On-site service for 7,700 yen, including batteries municipalities will not collect [Continues in November]

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:33:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000411.000163141.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351060-en.html
- anchor: #n3397288
- Companies mentioned: SYSTR株式会社、まるっと本舗

SYSTR株式会社 will continue its まるっと本舗 unwanted-item collection service in November across the Tama area, including Tachikawa, Hachioji and Machida, collecting items that include swollen lithium-ion batteries. The service supports the safe disposal of batteries that municipalities have difficulty collecting and offers flat-rate pricing and an emergency-response option.

Facts:
- Regular fee +5,500 yen
- Within as little as 2 hours
- 1点につき 3,300円
- +2,200 yen
- +4,400 yen

## Nana Mori and Aju Makita co-star in a live-action adaptation of the blockbuster that became the first-ever work to win 9 mystery awards! The main trailer for Prime Original drama “地雷グリコ,” featuring 5 games in the “ultimate battle of wits” with youth at stake, is unveiled!

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000114770.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350878-en.html
- anchor: #n3397270
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社THE SEVEN、THE SEVEN、TBSホールディングス、角川文庫、ＫＡＤＯＫＡＷＡ、Amazon MGMスタジオ、角川大映スタジオ、Netflix、ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン、Legendary Entertainment、THE SEVEN US, INC.、Amazon Content Services LLC

The main trailer, key visual and stills for Prime Original drama “地雷グリコ,” planned and produced by 株式会社THE SEVEN, have been unveiled. The series will be available exclusively worldwide on Prime Video starting Nov. 13.

Facts:
- Available in more than 240 countries and regions on Prime Video
- Worldwide exclusive streaming begins Nov. 13 (Friday)
- All 12 stills unveiled at once
- Chips worth as much as 90 million yen
- Established with investment from TBSホールディングス in January 2022

## [No. 1 for 11 consecutive months] TikTok live-commerce channel “燕チャンネル” takes first place in TikTok’s September Star Ranking

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000090341.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350877-en.html
- anchor: #n3397269
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Sホールディングス、ABITOKYO、S-LIVE JAPAN、TikTok、TikTok Shop

“燕チャンネル,” a TikTok live-commerce channel operated by 株式会社Sホールディングス, took first place in TikTok’s September 2026 Star Ranking, securing the top spot for 11 consecutive months since November 2025.

Facts:
- Ranked No. 1
- Achieved the No. 1 ranking for 11 consecutive months
- September 2026
- From November 2025
- Over 3 days
- Sales of 100 million yen or more
- Approximately 10,000 partner companies nationwide
- Capital: 50 million yen

## “A Complete PDF Manual for Work [3rd Edition]” goes on sale Oct. 27, 2026! A comprehensive guide to the latest features, from the basics to Acrobat Reader and Acrobat, electronic signatures and smartphone use

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000236.000169048.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350876-en.html
- anchor: #n3397268
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社秀和システム新社、Amazon、楽天ブックス、Adobe、Dropbox、Google

株式会社秀和システム新社 will publish “A Complete PDF Manual for Work [3rd Edition]” on Oct. 27, 2026. This illustrated guide explains how to use Acrobat Reader, Acrobat, AI assistants, Dropbox, Google Docs and more.

Facts:
- Oct. 27, 2026
- List price: 2,200 yen (tax included)

## 【中国の農村から世界最大の暗号資産取引所へ】バイナンス創業者CZ、初の自伝『フリーダム・オブ・マネー』が日本上陸

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000464.000003336.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350875-en.html
- anchor: #n3397267
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社文響社、バイナンス、Amazon、YZiラボ、BNB Chain、Giggle Academy

株式会社文響社は、バイナンス創業者CZ（チャンポン・ジャオ）の初の自伝『フリーダム・オブ・マネー』を2026年10月19日に発売する。

Facts:
- In just ５ months
- At age 36, gave up a stable job and home
- Founded in 2017
- Everything changed in 2023
- Sentenced to 4 months in prison
- In 2025
- CZ’s 72 principles
- On sale Oct. 19, 2026
- Length: 520 pages
- List price: 2,750 yen

## 張宮熊's view: The US-China currency war—a struggle over whether global hegemony will change hands

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171557
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351342-en.html
- anchor: #n3397663

Professor 張宮熊 analyzed the US-China currency war, saying China is challenging the dollar's dominance by increasing its gold holdings and promoting the digital yuan, while the United States relies on stablecoins and digital gold to maintain its position. The contest will determine who holds global hegemony in the future.

Facts:
- The People's Bank of China's official gold reserves rose from about 1,842.57 metric tons at the end of 2016 to 2,410 metric tons at the end of September 2026.
- The People's Bank of China began continuously increasing its gold holdings in November 2022, setting a record-long streak of 23 consecutive months of increases by the end of September 2026.
- As of August 2026, the US dollar accounted for 52.09% of global international payments and settlements.
- The United States' official gold reserves total about 8,133.5 metric tons, accounting for about 72% to 75% of its foreign exchange reserves.
- The global stablecoin market capitalization is about $272 billion to $298.9 billion, with the vast majority pegged to the U.S. dollar.

## Explainer》Taiwanese men once had to serve as long as 3 years in the military! Why did some serve only 4 months, and why is it now 1 year? A look at more than 70 years of changes to military service

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172762
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351341-en.html
- anchor: #n3397662

Taiwan reinstated 1-year compulsory military service on Jan. 1, 2024, mainly for men born in or after 94. The policy, based on national defense and the need for comprehensive training, replaces the previous 4-month military training program.

Facts:
- After an amendment to the law on Aug. 16, 1954, active-duty service for regular Navy and Air Force personnel was 3 years.
- Army First Special Forces (陸一特) personnel served for 3 years in practice because they received temporary call-up orders when they were discharged.
- Starting Jan. 1, 2013, conscripts began receiving 4 months of military training as regular soldiers.
- Starting Jan. 1, 2024, 1 year of active service as a regular soldier was reinstated, applying to conscripts born in or after 94 who are fit for regular service.
- Men born from 83 to 93 who have yet to serve will still be subject to 4 months of military training, even if they enter the service later.

## Oct. 16 morning news brief | 健保署 announces major new policy taking effect! “Payment methods changing” / Typhoon Champi may strengthen into a severe typhoon, with “these 3 days” bringing it closest to Taiwan / Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang debate scheduled for “Oct. 31”

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172928
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351340-en.html
- anchor: #n3397661
- Companies mentioned: 健保署、臺灣銀行、第一銀行、華南銀行、彰化銀行、高雄銀行、臺灣中小企銀、中華郵政、玉山銀行、永豐銀行、上海商銀、TVBS、三立電視、Panasonic、海灣國際開發、海灣建設、遠大售票系統、中信卡、台灣大哥大

This article covers several news stories: 健保署 introduces a new online banking payment option; Typhoon Champi is approaching Taiwan; Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang set a debate date; Panasonic recalls washing machines; 海灣開發 faces allegations of asset stripping; and Kenshi Yonezu will hold concerts.

Facts:
- 健保署 is allowing the public to apply online through the internet banking services of 10 financial institutions for an “automatic health insurance premium payment by scheduled transfer” service.
- Typhoon Champi, this year’s 29th typhoon, is forecast to be closest to Taiwan from the 22nd to the 24th.
- 台北市長參選人蔣萬安、沈伯洋首場電視辯論敲定於10月31日中午12點至下午2點登場。
- Panasonic announced a recall in Japan and Taiwan of more than 640,000 washer-dryer units, with about 18,000 affected in Taiwan.
- Listed construction firm 海灣國際開發 is suspected of a nearly NT$400 million asset-stripping scheme, and its chairman has been referred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office.
- Japanese singer Kenshi Yonezu announced he will perform 兩 consecutive shows at Taipei Dome on Dec. 26 and 27.

## Lee Chi-tse’s view: Is Taiwan a burden or a hub? Unpacking a debate in Washington

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11172118
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351343-en.html
- anchor: #n3397664
- Companies mentioned: 國防重點、蘭德公司、卡內基國際和平基金會、美國外交政策委員會、哈德遜研究所、美國半導體產業協會、波士頓顧問公司

A Washington think tank published opposing arguments by Kavanagh and Sbolik on whether the United States should send troops to defend Taiwan, revealing policy divisions amid U.S.-China negotiations and supply-chain restructuring.

Facts:
- Kavanagh, director of military analysis at the Washington think tank 國防重點, argues that the United States should explicitly rule out sending troops to defend Taiwan to reduce the likelihood of a direct U.S.-China conflict.
- 哈德遜研究所資深研究員索博利克提出相反主張，認為台灣關係美國能否維持東亞權力平衡。
- The 二○二五 National Security Strategy stresses preventing other major powers from dominating key regions and lists deterring conflict in the Taiwan Strait as a priority.
- Reuters reported that about $14 billion in new arms sales is still awaiting approval, linking the delay to efforts to maintain relations with China and a trade truce with Trump.
- The 美國半導體產業協會 and 波士頓顧問公司 forecast that the U.S. share of global advanced logic production capacity at below 十 nanometers will rise to 二十八 percent by 二○三二.
- The same report forecasts that the U.S. share of total global wafer fabrication capacity will be 十四 percent in 二○三二.

## Lee Yun-yang’s view: Beware of breaking the law! Legal risks drone makers should consider, from government procurement to fundraising

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11172400
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351344-en.html
- anchor: #n3397665
- Companies mentioned: 錦明實業

錦明實業’s general manager was detained on suspicion of violating the Drone Act, highlighting legal risks in non-China supply chains. The article analyzes relevant court rulings and explains rules governing investment from Hong Kong and Macau, recommending that companies strengthen supply-chain management.

Facts:
- A court recently ordered the general manager of listed company 錦明實業 detained and denied visitors on suspicion of including banned China-made chips and lenses in a military drone procurement bid and submitting false certificates of origin.
- Mainland Chinese manufacturers account for more than 七成 of the global civilian drone market.
- In a Navy Fleet Command generator procurement case, the winning bidder was found guilty of joint fraud and using forged private documents after using a China-made engine and submitting false documentation.
- The Drone Act guidelines refer to “陸、港、澳” collectively as “mainland areas,” and allow agencies to restrict companies from 陸、港、澳 from participating in specific procurement cases in tender documents.
- Taiwan’s investment laws do not classify Hong Kong and Macau companies as mainland Chinese investors. Under Article 31 of the Act Governing Relations with Hong Kong and Macau, foreign investment laws and regulations generally apply to investors from Hong Kong and Macau investing in Taiwan.
- With the Drone Act formally passed in 2026, the coming years will be an important period for the development of Taiwan’s drone industry.
- When reviewing investment cases, the competent authority may still classify a Hong Kong or Macau company as mainland Chinese-funded if it finds that the company is actually controlled by mainland Chinese investors.

## Chen Yi-min’s view: Don’t let elections undermine expertise

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171707
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351346-en.html
- anchor: #n3397667
- Companies mentioned: 德國默克藥廠 (Merck)

Chen Yi-min criticized Shen Po-yang for conflating medicines with drugs and advocating drug legalization. Citing the history of MDMA and methadone therapy, Chen emphasized the importance of public health expertise, saying Taiwan’s harm reduction program is an HIV prevention measure under medical supervision, not an attempt to legitimize drugs.

Facts:
- Shen Po-yang, a DPP legislator-at-large, argues that because both medicines and drugs are called DRUG in English, drugs should be legalized.
- The Oxford Dictionary lists three meanings for ecstasy, including the illegal drug MDMA.
- MDMA was first successfully synthesized in 1912 by Anton Köllisch, a chemist at German pharmaceutical company Merck.
- Methadone is a prescription drug that patients must take under supervision at designated medical institutions and may not take home.
- In 2005, the number of newly reported HIV cases in Taiwan surged to 3,378, of whom 72% were infected through sharing needles for injecting drugs.
- The Executive Yuan formally approved a pilot HIV harm reduction program for people with drug addiction in June 2005.
- The Taiwan Harm Reduction Association was established in 2006, with Chen Yi-min as its first chairperson.

## Explainer》Fish can be nutritious, but the type matters! What’s the difference between tuna, swordfish and shark? A look at how much pregnant women and young children can eat each week

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172757
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351345-en.html
- anchor: #n3397666

The FDA and Health Promotion Administration under the Ministry of Health and Welfare issued fish consumption guidelines for pregnant women, women of childbearing age and children, setting intake levels to balance Omega-3 nutrition with the risk of methylmercury exposure.

Facts:
- The Ministry of Health and Welfare’s FDA recommends that pregnant women and women of childbearing age eat 7 to 9 servings of fish per week, with each serving defined as 35 grams.
- Shark, swordfish and bigeye tuna are listed by the U.S. FDA and EPA as fish with higher methylmercury levels that are best avoided.
- Children aged 1 to 6 who eat large fish should consume no more than 1 serving per month, or 35 grams.
- The Health Promotion Administration recommends eating 1 to 2 servings of oily fish such as herring, mackerel and salmon each week to help meet the daily average target of at least 200 milligrams of DHA.
- Methylmercury accumulates through the food chain, and large predatory fish may contain higher concentrations, posing risks to the nervous systems of fetuses and young children.

## Wang Chih-hsiung’s view: The Overseas Community Affairs Council’s wordless book

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11172793
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351347-en.html
- anchor: #n3397668

The Overseas Community Affairs Council submitted a blank report to the Legislative Yuan, drawing fierce criticism from professor Wang Chih-hsiung, who called it a wordless book and an example of administrative dereliction. He questioned the justification for its budget and its attitude toward the legislature.

Facts:
- The written report submitted by the Overseas Community Affairs Council to the Legislative Yuan’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee was almost entirely blank.
- Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching resigned after being accused of using public office for personal gain.
- The Overseas Community Affairs Council’s budget plan for next year is set to increase from NT$2.6 billion to NT$3.6 billion.
- Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung remains in his post, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is verifying the allegations.
- The author, Wang Chih-hsiung, is a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago in the US.

## Hsia Chen’s column: Shen Po-yang, not Shen Po-yang—not an ordinary god

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11172929
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351348-en.html
- anchor: #n3397669
- Companies mentioned: 財訊

The column analyzes Shen Po-yang’s backing from Hsieh Chin-ho, Lee An-ni and others, noting that his image has shifted from radical to moderate, while his substance remains influenced by populism and divisive rhetoric.

Facts:
- 財訊董事長謝金河肯定沈伯洋是近二十年來最出色的政治新秀。
- Lee An-ni published a lengthy article backing Shen Po-yang, saying she sees the shadow of her father, Lee Teng-hui, in him.
- Shen Po-yang once said during the mass recall campaign that Taiwan would be finished if the recall failed.

## Opinion submission: Huang Hsin-chieh accused the Kuomintang of having two “vases,” while Lai Ching-te’s “presidential toilet” has 四 vases

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171678
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351117-en.html
- anchor: #n3397356

Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu warned in his National Day speech that Lai Ching-te should not let Taiwan become a sham democracy, saying the four branches of government had become vases. The article revisits Huang Hsin-chieh’s 1978 vase metaphor, criticizes constitutional amendments by Chiang and Lee for creating constitutional imbalance, and calls for a new constitutional compact.

Facts:
- Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu made 三 wishes in his National Day speech, urging President Lai Ching-te to resolve the confrontation between the ruling and opposition camps and between the two branches.
- On Dec. 5, 1978, Huang Hsin-chieh held a public forum at Zhongshan Hall in Taipei, openly mocking the Chinese Youth Party and the Chinese Democratic Socialist Party as “vases in a toilet.”
- Under the current constitutional system, the premier can be appointed without the legislature’s consent, and there have been cases in which the premier did not countersign or implement bills and resolutions passed by the Legislative Yuan, the highest representative political institution.
- Lee Teng-hui’s constitutional amendments further stripped the Legislative Yuan of its power to consent to the appointment of the premier, effectively reducing the Executive Yuan to a presidential appendage.
- Huang Hsin-chieh once highlighted the problems of authoritarian politics in 1978. When someone suggested suing him for defamation, Youth Party Chairman Li Huang joked that a vase could sue over what.

## Xiao Zhan’s《藏海傳》only ranks 10th! The best 10 costume political intrigue dramas from the past 3 years: the top-ranked show rates higher than《太平年》, with a plot twist for the ages

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172366
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351115-en.html
- anchor: #n3397355

This article compiles 10 highly rated costume political intrigue dramas that aired in the past 3 years, ranked by their Douban scores. The top-ranked show leads with an 8.8 rating. The list includes popular titles such as《太平年》and《藏海傳》, and analyzes each drama’s plot and audience response.

Facts:
- With a 7.1 rating,《藏海傳》ranks 10th on the list of costume political intrigue dramas from the past 3 years.
- 《太平年》scored 8.7 but could manage only second place on the list.
- The top-ranked show claimed first place with a score of 8.8.
- 《花開錦繡》stars Ding Yuxi and Deng Enxi and has a Douban rating of 7.2.
- 《暗河傳》stars Gong Jun and Peng Xiaoran and has a Douban rating of 7.3.
- 《成何體統》stars Wang Churan and Cheng Lei and has a Douban rating of 7.3.
- 《慶餘年第二季》stars Zhang Ruoyun and Li Qin and has a Douban rating of 7.3.
- The Story of Pearl Girl stars Zhang Wanyi and Wang Churan and has a Douban rating of 7.7.

## Opinion: Research is not a presidential showcase of achievements, and the Nobel Prize is no political KPI

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171676
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351118-en.html
- anchor: #n3397357
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、國科會、中研院、政大

This article criticizes President Lai Ching-te’s “333 Nobel Plan” and “Taiwan Bridges Program” as political KPIs, noting that experts at 中研院 say basic research cannot be generated through KPIs. It questions whether much of the NT$2 billion budget will go toward vanity projects while the deterioration of research conditions at the grassroots level is ignored.

Facts:
- President Lai Ching-te announced the launch of the “333 Nobel Plan,” which aims for 三 Nobel laureates to emerge within 三十 years.
- 教育部 allocated NT$2 billion in special-budget funding, nominally to support basic research.
- 中研院 President James Liao said genuine scientific breakthroughs come from scholars’ commitment to original questions, not from following a proposal through a prescribed process.
- 政大 budgeted more than NT$4.08 million to invite Prof. Joel Mokyr, including NT$2.56 million in speaker fees.
- 20年前國科會曾設立「攻頂計畫」一次性給予五年充裕經費，但台灣學術界依舊一片荒蕪。

## Chang Ching-wen column: Taiwan’s food-delivery acquisition reveals global capital restructuring; Grab’s shareholders have deep connections

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11172720
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351119-en.html
- anchor: #n3397358
- Companies mentioned: Uber、foodpanda、公平會、公平交易委員會、Grab、Delivery Hero、DH Stores Taiwan、MyTeksi、納斯達克、軟銀、豐田、豐田汽車、滴滴出行、LINE MAN、美國證券交易委員會、SEC

In 2026, Grab acquired foodpanda’s Taiwan operations for US$600 million, far below the US$950 million offer Uber made in 2024 that was rejected. The deal reveals a global asset restructuring by parent company Delivery Hero to optimize its capital structure, as well as a complex ownership structure backed by international investors, including Uber, behind Grab.

Facts:
- In 2024, Uber offered US$950 million to acquire foodpanda’s Taiwan operations, but the offer was rejected by 公平會.
- In March 2026, Grab acquired foodpanda’s Taiwan operations for US$600 million, about 37% below Uber’s 2024 offer.
- foodpanda’s German parent company, Delivery Hero, announced in April 2025 that foodpanda would exit the Thai market.
- foodpanda Taiwan recorded US$1.8 billion in gross merchandise value in 2025, and its adjusted EBITDA turned positive.

## Huang Chieh-cheng’s view: November, a critical moment for international affairs and the Taiwan Strait

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11172871
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351120-en.html
- anchor: #n3397359

Huang Chieh-cheng, an associate professor at Tamkang University, analyzes four elections and summits involving Israel, the United States, China and Taiwan in November. He warns Taiwan against misreading U.S.-China relations and stresses the need to safeguard the fairness of democratic elections amid great-power rivalry.

Facts:
- Four key political events are set to take place in November, in this order: Israel’s parliamentary election, the U.S. midterm elections, the APEC leaders’ summit in Shenzhen and Taiwan’s local elections.
- Author Huang Chieh-cheng believes that Taiwan’s understanding of the current situation as “the deeper the U.S.-China confrontation, the safer we are” is detached from reality.
- The outcome of Israel’s parliamentary election could change Washington’s costs and room for maneuver in dealing with the Middle East, thereby affecting issues directly related to Taiwan’s security, such as energy prices and shipping risks.
- The U.S. president retains substantial control over diplomatic and trade negotiations; congressional support alone cannot offset policy changes by the executive branch.
- The APEC summit in Shenzhen is only 10 days before Taiwan’s local elections, making diplomatic signals vulnerable to being reduced to campaign slogans or manipulated by political parties.

## Liao Yuan-hao’s view: The evils of fraternities, and the difficulty of abolishing them

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11172565
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351121-en.html
- anchor: #n3397360
- Companies mentioned: American University、聚傳媒

Liao Yuan-hao analyzes the controversy over fraternities at AU, noting that students dislike their culture but still desire the support of a community. In 2022, most voters opposed keeping them on campus, but the university refused to abolish them, citing donations and liability concerns, and argued that reform would be ineffective.

Facts:
- In 2020, participation in fraternities and sororities at American University plunged by more than 40%.
- In the 2022 AU referendum on abolishing fraternities, 46% of students opposed keeping them on campus.
- 73% of students believe there should be alternative social opportunities beyond fraternities.
- Fraternity members are 3 times as likely as male students who are not members to commit sexual assault.
- The university rejected the request for abolition, arguing that student organizations cannot abolish other organizations.

## Opinion: Weng Hsiao-ling is not crazy! A referendum to overturn Constitutional Court rulings would be a timely way for the people to check controversial rulings

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171675
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351124-en.html
- anchor: #n3397363

Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling proposed legislation to establish a mechanism for referendums to overturn Constitutional Court rulings, sparking controversy. Citing divorce and death penalty rulings, the article criticizes judicial practice for infringing on the rights of vulnerable groups and argues for stronger democratic oversight.

Facts:
- Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling proposed amendments to the Referendum Act to establish a mechanism allowing the public to overturn Constitutional Court rulings through a referendum.
- 憲法法庭112年憲判字第4號判決涉及民法第1052條第2項但書對唯一有責配偶請求裁判離婚的限制。
- 憲法法庭113年憲判字第8號判決針對死刑適用的犯罪情節、程序保障及相關法律規定，宣告部分規定違憲。
- Citing the reasoning of Judgment No. 8, the New Taipei District Court interpreted “killing multiple people” as requiring 三 or more victims, and sentenced Hsieh Wen-hsiung to life imprisonment.
- In its fourth retrial, the Taiwan High Court Kaohsiung Branch changed the sentence in the case involving the murder of a retired female teacher to life imprisonment, reasoning that the crime was random, spontaneous and unplanned.

## What else can Taiwan do? From “all in the same boat” to irreplaceable national capabilities

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171692
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351123-en.html
- anchor: #n3397362
- Companies mentioned: 漢翔航空

An author from 漢翔航空 urges Taiwan to build a “city on a mountaintop” narrative, demonstrating its irreplaceable strategic value in global supply chains and security frameworks by strengthening technological resilience, defense self-reliance and international cooperation.

Facts:
- The article says Taiwan’s national narrative should shift from proving it deserves to survive to proving that the world needs it.
- The author suggests that Taiwan should build on its semiconductor success to develop national-level technological resilience.
- Taiwan’s defense industry should enter the international arena of unmanned systems and artificial intelligence.
- If Taiwan builds a non-red supply chain, it can become a key partner in developing unmanned systems for democratic countries.
- True defense self-reliance means having the ability to solve problems together with allies.

## Graphic: Taiwan’s foreign-resident population tops 1.1 million! Japan and the United States are not the top countries; see the top 10 nationalities

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172775
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351122-en.html
- anchor: #n3397361

內政部移民署2026年8月數據顯示，在台外僑居留人口達110萬餘人，創新高。印尼籍居首，東南亞四國占九成以上，反映台灣外籍人口結構高度依賴東南亞移工。

Facts:
- As of August 31, 2026, Taiwan had a total of 1,101,182 foreign residents.
- Indonesians were the largest nationality group among foreign residents in Taiwan, with 373,434 people.
- Foreign residents from Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand together accounted for 91.3% of all foreign residents.
- Among foreign residents with valid residency permits, 73.1% had migrant-worker status.
- The number of foreign residents in Taiwan at the end of August 2026 was about 64% higher than at the end of 2016.

## Opinion: Xin Nan Xiang—A review of the DPP’s New Southbound Policy: Education

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171695
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351125-en.html
- anchor: #n3397364

The Taiwan Solidarity Union strongly criticized the DPP’s New Southbound education policy, saying that for 10 years it had prioritized quantity over quality, leaving the higher education system dependent on Southeast Asian students. The article said large amounts of public funds had been invested but poorly implemented, while international students had become cheap labor and faced serious human rights and management problems.

Facts:
- The total amount budgeted for the New Southbound Talent Development Program from 106 to 113 was about NT$11.734 billion.
- The Ministry of Education received about NT$10.444 billion in funding under the New Southbound Talent Development Program.
- The total number of Vietnamese students in Taiwan in academic year 114 reached 52,974.
- Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia account for about 80% of international students from New Southbound countries.
- The overall execution rate of the New Southbound Talent Development Program remained below 70% in each year from 107 to 111.

## Opinion: The final mile to net zero and carbon reduction—when parking spaces start charging, fire services must also take a step forward

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171652
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351127-en.html
- anchor: #n3397366

In response to fire risks posed by electric vehicle charging, the author argues that fire services governance should shift from emergency response after an incident to prevention beforehand, establishing a complete governance chain from early warning to learning. The author also recommends starting by testing early anomaly detection technology at large public facilities.

Facts:
- In August this year, electric vehicles were reported smoking and catching fire while charging at parking lots beneath Taipei’s Xinsheng and Jianguo elevated roads.
- Singapore’s Civil Defence Force explicitly set out in Transformation 2030 a gradual shift from a model centered on incident response to proactive risk detection and monitoring.
- The UK lists thermal monitoring cameras as one of the tools that can help detect anomalies early.
- Some public parking lots have installed thermal imaging equipment to continuously monitor vehicle or parking-space temperatures, notifying management in real time when temperatures rise abnormally.
- The governance chain proposed by the author can be summarized as: early warning—confirmation—isolation—intervention—emergency response—investigation—learning.

## Opinion: Lai Ching-te says peace cannot rely on wishes alone—but what about America’s commitments?

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171697
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351126-en.html
- anchor: #n3397365

This article reflects on President Lai Ching-te’s National Day address, which emphasized national defense and deterring war. Drawing on international developments, including the Trump administration’s diesel deal with Russia, it notes that major powers’ interests can change with circumstances. The article urges Taiwan to recognize the uncertainty of international politics and not treat U.S. security commitments as a permanent insurance policy. Instead, it says Taiwan should reduce the risk of conflict through diplomacy and crisis management, and prepare for potential policy shifts.

Facts:
- In his National Day address, President Lai Ching-te stressed that peace cannot rely on wishes alone and said increased defense investment was intended to deter war.
- According to foreign media reports cited by the United Daily News, the Trump administration reached a diesel deal with Russia and temporarily eased some energy sanctions.
- The report said the United States may use the suspension of intelligence sharing as leverage to pressure Ukraine to change its military actions.
- Taiwan is located on the First Island Chain and is tied to the U.S.-Japan security framework, Indo-Pacific military deployments and the global semiconductor supply chain.
- The author works in asset management and wrote this opinion piece analyzing Taiwan Strait security and the realities of international politics.

## From Shanghai to Moscow, these “students” traveled for three months: Excerpt from The Kremlin’s Chinese Vanguard (2)

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11172048
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350848-en.html
- anchor: #n3397207

本文敘述1921至1926年間中共早期領導人如劉少奇、任弼時、鄧小平等赴莫斯科東方勞動者共產主義大學留學的歷史細節，涵蓋其抵達過程、化名制度及生活狀況。

Facts:
- The Chinese students left Shanghai in April nineteen twenty-one, arrived in Moscow on July 9, and enrolled a month later.
- To protect the students’ safety, the university gave the vast majority of Chinese students Western aliases based on Russian, Ukrainian or Jewish names.
- Peng Shuzhi’s alias was Ivan Petrov, Luo Yinong’s was Bukharov, and Jiang Guangci’s was Utkin.
- Ren Peiguo (Ren Bishi) changed his Chinese name to Ren Bishi and once changed his alias from Belinsky to Brinsky.
- In early April nineteen twenty-three, 12 young Chinese people from France arrived in Moscow via Berlin, including Zhao Shiyan, the brothers Chen Yannian and Chen Qiaonian, and Wang Ruofei.
- Deng Xiaoping registered at the university on January 17, nineteen twenty-six, and was given the alias Krezov (Krezov).
- The Vietnamese Nguyễn Ái Quốc, later known as Ho Chi Minh, also studied at the Communist University of the Toilers of the East under the alias Litvinov.

## 4 women in the 2026 local elections! One has Lu Hsiu-yen’s backing, another is taking on the county magistrate’s race after serving as speaker: A look at their political backgrounds

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172745
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350847-en.html
- anchor: #n3397206

As the 2026 local elections enter their final countdown, 4 women candidates are making bids for city and county leadership, moving up from lower-level offices. They include Wu Pin-rui, who has the KMT’s support and backing from female figures in the blue camp; the DPP’s Chen Pin-an; and KMT candidates Yu Shu-chen and Wu Hsiu-hua. Their campaigns highlight the political influence and policy platforms of women in local elections.

Facts:
- Independent Chiayi County Magistrate candidate Wu Pin-rui has received cross-county support from Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen and Chiayi City Mayor Huang Min-hui.
- During her tenure, Wu Pin-rui used revenue-raising and spending cuts to repay about NT$80 million in debt and raised the Double Ninth Festival senior citizens’ payment from NT$200 to NT$2,000.
- The KMT’s Chiayi County chapter decided to adopt a “grand opposition alliance” approach and give way to independent incumbent Puzi Mayor Wu Pin-rui in the Chiayi County magistrate race.
- DPP Miaoli County Magistrate candidate Chen Pin-an previously sought approval from the Executive Yuan for a NT$2.1 billion budget to build a critical care medical building at the Ministry of Health and Welfare Miaoli Hospital.
- During her tenure, KMT Hualien County Magistrate candidate Yu Shu-chen introduced smart address plates, allowing residents to use QR codes to look up information and report local issues.
- Yu Shu-chen proposed 4 major education strategies, advocating a support system for children from ages 0 to 18 that includes school lunches, after-school care and subsidies for high school and vocational school attendance.

## A 68-year-old grandmother retired and began helping pick up her grandchild, going from 2 days a week to 4! Then she received a LINE message from her daughter and finally couldn’t hold back her true feelings

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172814
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350846-en.html
- anchor: #n3397205

久美子, a 68-year-old grandmother, found her life constrained by regularly helping her daughter take her granddaughter to and from school without pay. When her daughter suddenly asked her to change plans just before a trip, she finally voiced her frustration and set boundaries. They later reached an agreement to reduce the pickups to 2 days a week, with her daughter sharing the related costs, allowing the older woman to regain control of her retirement.

Facts:
- After retiring, 68-year-old 久美子 helped her 40-year-old daughter take her granddaughter to and from school. The frequency rose from 1 or 2 times a week to a regular 4 days a week, continuing for about 1 and a half years.
- 久美子 and her husband receive about 230,000 yen in pensions each month, have savings of about 15 million yen, and live in an apartment with the mortgage paid off.
- According to a Japanese Cabinet Office survey, 61.4% of people aged 60 or older have income-earning jobs or participate in social activities.
- After renegotiating, 久美子 is responsible for pickups only 2 days a week. Her daughter and son-in-law must take turns taking the child to extracurricular lessons and share the costs.
- As of May 1, 2025, more than 1.57 million children were registered in Japan’s after-school childcare programs.

## The fortunes of 3 Chinese zodiac signs surge in late October! Career and windfall income both take off, benefactors bring money, and savings soar before year-end

- Published: 2026-10-16T05:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172632
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350849-en.html
- anchor: #n3397208

This article analyzes the fortunes of people born in the Year of the Tiger, Rabbit and Horse in late October, saying that these 3 signs have strong prospects for both regular and windfall income. It recommends making the most of opportunities from benefactors and personal connections to reach savings goals by year-end.

Facts:
- In late October, 3 Chinese zodiac signs will be favored by good luck and see their fortunes surge.
- People born in the Year of the Tiger will reach a key turning point in late October, with overdue payments or assets likely to be recovered successfully.
- People born in the Year of the Rabbit will see their fortunes rise steadily starting in late October, making it a good time to “make money quietly.”
- People born in the Year of the Horse may land a high-quality short-term partnership in late October and quickly turn it into substantial cash income.
- When income rises sharply, people born in the Year of the Horse should keep spending in check and plan their savings and finances carefully.

## Dell plunges 18% for 2 straight days as AI spending concerns trigger sell-off

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631681
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351313-en.html
- anchor: #n3397601
- Companies mentioned: 戴爾科技、Dell Technologies、OpenAI、慧與科技、HPE、NetApp、巴克萊、TheStreet、CNBC

戴爾科技股價因AI支出疑慮連續兩日重挫18%，巴克萊下調評級至中立，分析師指當前營收強勁主要源自記憶體漲價而非顯著AI採用轉折。

Facts:
- 巴克萊將戴爾評級從「加碼」下調至「中立」，目標價從603美元下修至574美元。
- Dell is up about 271% year to date and remains one of the stock market’s best performers this year.
- Analysts said companies typically allocate only 5% of their IT budgets to AI, and only about one-quarter of AI spending goes toward hardware.
- Dell shares jumped 15% on September 2 and rose another 4.9% on September 3 after results topped expectations and the company raised its full-year outlook.

## AI stocks’ sell-off is not yet oversold; JPMorgan flags 4 major concerns: This rebound may take longer

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:50:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631501
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351312-en.html
- anchor: #n3397602
- Companies mentioned: 摩根大通、SK海力士、三星電子、Anthropic、OpenAI、VanEck、Roundhill

摩根大通策略師警告，受市場買盤疲軟、庫藏股減少及槓桿ETF規模擴大影響，AI股此次反彈恐緩慢。韓國雙雄股價大跌顯示資本支出疑慮，整體產業面臨獲利與競爭壓力。

Facts:
- 摩根大通全球策略團隊不認為AI股能像7月那樣迅速回升。
- SK海力士 and 三星電子 reported hefty second-quarter profits and announced a combined $40 billion share buyback plan.
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 10% over the past five trading days.
- The largest Korean ETF listed in the United States (EWY-US) has seen little change in its outstanding short interest this month.
- Short interest in U.S. memory chip ETFs, including the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH-US) and Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM-US), is low.
- The ratio of leveraged memory ETFs’ assets under management to the total market capitalization of their underlying stocks rose again in August and September.

## AI wreaks havoc? Entire season of new Swedish reality show deleted; production team forced to recut it in tears

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:41:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631446
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351314-en.html
- anchor: #n3397603
- Companies mentioned: TV4、Tom's Hardware、Aftonbladet

The edited season of Swedish reality show The Challenge was deleted, apparently due to AI or human error. The backup system also failed, forcing the team to urgently recut the show before it aired.

Facts:
- The completed edited season of Swedish reality competition show The Challenge was deleted.
- The accident occurred just weeks before the show’s premiere.
- Sources revealed that the incident involved an AI agent with access to the production server.
- Broadcaster TV4, which commissioned the show, said the investigation pointed to human factors rather than AI.
- The failure of the backup system made it impossible to restore the edited footage.
- The original footage was not deleted, so the team can edit it again.

## Not just betting on AI chips: Bolt Graphics targets scientific computing and professional graphics, plans to raise $100 million at a valuation of up to $700 million

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:40:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631682
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351315-en.html
- anchor: #n3397604
- Companies mentioned: Bolt Graphics、輝達、NVIDIA、超微、AMD、台灣積體電路製造公司、TSMC、Crunchbase

Chip-design startup Bolt Graphics is actively seeking to raise about $100 million at a target valuation of $700 million. It aims to develop non-AI graphics processors for scientific computing and professional graphics, setting itself apart from 輝達 and 超微.

Facts:
- Bolt Graphics is seeking to raise about $100 million at a target valuation of about $700 million.
- Bolt Graphics plans to focus on non-AI applications, including high-precision computing for supercomputers, scientific simulations, professional graphics and video game graphics processing.
- Bolt Graphics completed the first round of testing for its Zeus GPU architecture this week.
- One of the core applications of the Zeus GPU architecture is FP64 double-precision floating-point computing for demanding tasks requiring high precision and complex calculations.
- Bolt Graphics has spent about 6 years developing chips and hardware and plans to use TSMC’s process to manufacture its final chips.
- According to Crunchbase data, investors put about $10.7 billion into semiconductor startups in the first 5 months of 2026.
- Bolt Graphics CEO Darwesh Singh said fundraising was “actively underway.”

## 1 trillion wiped out in two months! 長鑫科技’s market value falls below 3 trillion yuan, ceding A-share crown to ICBC

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631192
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351317-en.html
- anchor: #n3397606
- Companies mentioned: 長鑫科技、工商銀行、長鑫存儲、三星電子、SK海力士、美光

長鑫科技’s market value fell below 3 trillion yuan, ceding the A-share crown to ICBC. Despite continued technological advances, its share price and market value have given up substantial gains amid concerns over global AI investment.

Facts:
- 長鑫科技 shares closed at 43.59 yuan apiece on Thursday, with its total market value falling below 3 trillion yuan.
- From Aug. 17 to Oct. 14, 長鑫科技 shares fell a cumulative 25.57%, wiping 1.07 trillion yuan off its market value.
- 長鑫科技 announced mass production of its latest-generation low-power memory, LPDDR6, at the end of August.
- 長鑫存儲 announced mass production of its fifth-generation DRAM technology platform, G5, at the World Manufacturing Convention.
- 長鑫科技 President Cao Kanyu said the company expects to launch a new-generation DDR5 RDIMM product using a 4F² architecture by the end of the year.
- From Oct. 1 to 14, shares of 三星電子, SK海力士 and 美光 fell a cumulative 13.59%, 20.1% and 14.16%, respectively.
- According to Counterpoint data, 長鑫’s global DRAM market share was 7% in Q2 this year, ranking fourth.

## 輝達, AMD and Dell extend losses: Why are AI-related stocks plunging?

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631664
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351316-en.html
- anchor: #n3397605
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、超微、英特爾、戴爾科技、美光、CoreWeave、Nebius、IREN、SK海力士、三星電子、LG Innotek、首爾半導體、三星 SDI、軟銀集團、愛德萬測試、東京威力科創、瑞薩電子、台積電、艾司摩爾、英飛凌科技、ASM International、博通、中國長鑫存儲

AI-related stocks including 輝達, AMD and Dell continued to fall on Thursday, as the world’s 20 largest AI and semiconductor stocks by market value shed more than $1 trillion combined. The market is concerned that higher interest rates will raise financing costs and that memory chips will be oversupplied, but 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said CoreWeave’s cost of capital is declining, easing some concerns.

Facts:
- So far this week, the world’s 20 largest AI and semiconductor stocks by market value have shed more than $1 trillion in combined market capitalization.
- 輝達 (NVDA-US) fell 1.84%, 超微 (AMD-US) fell 1.5%, 英特爾 (INTC-US) dropped about 2.8%, and 戴爾科技 (DELL-US) plunged 6.8%.
- South Korean chip giant SK海力士 plunged more than 10%, while 三星電子 fell 8.73%.
- 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said 輝達 does not need to provide financial guarantees for CoreWeave, noting that its cost of capital is actually declining.
- 中國長鑫存儲 said it had made a breakthrough in a new architecture that can increase memory density by storing more data in less space.
- 博通 CEO Hock Tan warned that difficulties securing funding could pose a greater challenge to AI expansion than chip or power shortages.
- Japanese technology investment giant 軟銀集團 plunged 7.9%, while semiconductor testing equipment maker 愛德萬測試 tumbled nearly 14%.

## No longer chasing only AI, 華爾街 embraces Buffett-style “boring investments” again

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:20:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631495
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351318-en.html
- anchor: #n3397607
- Companies mentioned: 華爾街、高盛

Investment sentiment on 華爾街 is shifting, with money moving away from chasing AI momentum and toward earnings quality. 高盛 data show strong performance by the quality factor, with a strategy of going long quality and short momentum delivering significant gains. Against a backdrop of cooling earnings expectations and high interest rates, Buffett-style conservative investing is back in favor.

Facts:
- 高盛’s industry- and factor-neutral quality paired index (GSP1QUAL) rose a cumulative 20% over the past three months, reaching a 12-month high.
- A hedged portfolio going long quality and short momentum has risen a cumulative 55% since 2026.
- 高盛Prime數據顯示，動能因子部位位於過去五年的第78百分位，貝塔部位達第81百分位。
- Related stocks representing “quality kings” rose 5% over the past five trading days.
- The market’s criteria for valuing companies are changing: investors are no longer chasing only growth rates and are increasingly willing to pay for earnings quality.

## Record earnings for 6 straight quarters, yet shares fall! 台積電 ADR drops nearly 2% as competition for AI capacity heats up

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:20:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631654
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351319-en.html
- anchor: #n3397608
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、輝達、AMD、博通、蘋果、Google、Alphabet、亞馬遜、微軟、Meta、OpenAI、D-Matrix、Terafab、艾司摩爾、三星、英特爾、瑞穗證券、CNBC、TechInsights

台積電 posted record third-quarter profits for the 6th consecutive quarter, but its ADR fell under selling pressure. The battle for AI capacity is intensifying. C.C. Wei said demand was extremely strong, and the company continues to assess expansion plans in Texas and Arizona.

Facts:
- 台積電’s third-quarter net income attributable to the parent company was NT$763.06 billion, up 68.7% year over year.
- 台積電 forecast a midpoint of $53.3 billion for fourth-quarter revenue, above market expectations.
- 台積電 maintained its 2026 capital expenditure budget of $60 billion to $64 billion.
- 台積電’s total investment commitment in Arizona has risen to $265 billion.
- 台積電’s annual capacity in 2025 exceeded 17 million 12-inch-equivalent wafers.
- 台積電’s top 10 customers accounted for 78% of its net revenue in 2025.

## 台積電 and 阿里巴巴 among those included as Cboe plans to extend options trading hours on 10/19

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:04:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631669
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351085-en.html
- anchor: #n3397295
- Companies mentioned: Cboe Global Markets、Cboe Options Exchange、台積電、阿里巴巴、蘋果、微軟、亞馬遜、Alphabet、Meta、輝達、特斯拉、超微、博通、英特爾、美光、Marvell、晟碟、甲骨文、Palantir、Robinhood、Netflix、諾基亞、輝瑞、美國銀行、福特、SPDR 標普 500 ETF、Invesco QQQ、iShares 羅素 2000 ETF、SPDR 黃金 ETF、金融類股 ETF

Cboe Global Markets announced that its exchanges will extend trading hours for options on selected stocks and ETFs starting 10/19. The offerings include options on 台積電 ADR, 阿里巴巴 and the Magnificent Seven, with new brief premarket and after-hours sessions allowing investors to adjust their positions.

Facts:
- Cboe Options Exchange plans to add a premarket trading session for options on selected stocks and ETFs starting next Monday (the 19th).
- The new premarket trading session will run from 7:30 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. Eastern Time.
- After regular trading ends, options on selected stocks can continue trading until 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Options on 台積電 ADR, 阿里巴巴 and the Magnificent Seven are all included in the extended trading hours.
- 此次擴大交易時段仍限於公告指定的選擇權商品，並非全面開放選擇權 24 小時交易。

## A major bull market is brewing in U.S. stocks: hedge fund heavyweight names the “S&P 493” as the next market leader

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631500
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351086-en.html
- anchor: #n3397296
- Companies mentioned: Great Hill Capital、OpenAI、Anthropic、Mistral AI、阿里巴巴、通義千問、Qwen、Meta、Llama、Comstock Resources、月之暗面、Moonshot、Crown Castle、GXO

Hayes, founder of hedge fund Great Hill Capital, expects the S&P 500 to enter a bull market led by stocks outside the Magnificent Seven, and favors names such as 阿里巴巴. He believes the rally in memory stocks is over.

Facts:
- Hayes, founder of hedge fund Great Hill Capital, expects a strong bull market to emerge beneath the surface of the S&P 500 over the next six months.
- Hayes said the rally will be driven by the 493 S&P 500 constituents outside the Magnificent Seven.
- Hayes believes the commodity-driven rally in memory stocks is over, because expansion and competition periodically wipe out profits in the semiconductor and memory markets.
- Hayes is extremely bullish on 阿里巴巴, saying it holds stakes in nearly every AI startup in Asia.
- Hayes believes 10-year U.S. Treasuries offer an attractive risk-free yield of 5.30%, compared with the stock market's uncertain 5% yield.

## 〈After-Hours Energy〉U.S. weighs easing shadow fleet sanctions; inventories plunge 8.6 million barrels; WTI rises more than 3%, Brent slips

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:51:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631677
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351087-en.html
- anchor: #n3397297
- Companies mentioned: 三菱日聯金融集團

The U.S. is considering easing sanctions on the shadow fleet to lower shipping costs, while the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to push up risk premiums. WTI rose more than 3% after inventories fell by 8.6 million barrels, while Brent edged lower. The IEA and other countries are accelerating oil releases to stabilize the market.

Facts:
- Brent crude edged lower at Thursday's close, settling at $105.92 a barrel.
- U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 3.03% to settle at $97.97 a barrel.
- U.S. commercial crude inventories fell by 8.6 million barrels to 415.6 million barrels.
- The U.S. government is weighing easing restrictions on some tankers that have transported sanctioned oil, aiming to ease a surge in global tanker shipping costs.
- The International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed to release more than 20 million barrels of diesel as soon as possible.

## Musk accuses memory chipmakers of "price gouging"; Korean engineer hits back, saying 特斯拉's terms are "harsh" as it also poaches talent from 三星

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:50:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631445
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351088-en.html
- anchor: #n3397298
- Companies mentioned: 美光、特斯拉、三星、Wccftech、台積電、輝達、SpaceX、英特爾

Musk's criticism of memory suppliers' pricing sparked controversy, with South Korean engineers firing back and accusing 特斯拉 of imposing harsh terms on 三星 and poaching its employees. 台積電 confirmed talks on cooperation with Terafab, but insisted on retaining control.

Facts:
- Musk praised 美光's future memory chip pricing as reasonable and criticized other suppliers for charging too much.
- South Korean engineers accused 特斯拉 of demanding steep price cuts from 三星 and seeking internal foundry information during negotiations to manufacture its AI5 and AI6 chips.
- 台積電 Chairman C.C. Wei confirmed that the company is in talks on cooperation with the Terafab project team led by Musk.
- 台積電 stressed that, regardless of the capital structure, it must have full operational control of the foundry.
- 特斯拉's AI5 chip is expected to deliver computing performance of 2,000 to 2,500 trillion operations per second.
- The Terafab project plans an initial investment of $16.8 billion to build a semiconductor campus in Grimes County, Texas.
- Musk's Terafab project has poached a large number of employees from 三星's Taylor, Texas, plant.

## 〈U.S. Stocks After Hours〉Huang Renxun backs CoreWeave; Dow surges 556 points; 台積電 ADR falls nearly 2%

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:44:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631442
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351089-en.html
- anchor: #n3397299
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、CoreWeave、希捷科技、威騰電子、SK 海力士、特斯拉、Anthropic、Meta、蘋果、Alphabet、微軟、亞馬遜、AMD、博通、應用材料、高通、美光、SanDisk、台積電、日月光、聯電、中華電信、SpaceX、戴爾科技、慧與科技、NetApp、Bloom Energy、GE Vernova、星座能源、巴克萊、Evercore、MAI Capital Management、Crossbridge Capital、國際貨幣基金(IMF)

美股週四受通膨數據與AI融資疑慮影響震盪，道瓊大漲逾550點。輝達CEO黃仁勳力挺CoreWeave緩解市場恐慌，但半導體與記憶體股因供給前景與估值問題遭賣壓，台積電ADR跌近2%。

Facts:
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 556.21 points, or 1.08%, to 52,177.69 on Thursday (the 15th).
- 輝達執行長黃仁勳表示，CoreWeave不需要輝達提供財務後盾。
- The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 1.3% month over month and 6.3% year over year in September, with both increases the largest since 2022.
- 戴爾科技(DELL-US)重摔約6.8%至每股473.39美元，巴克萊調降其投資評等。
- Anthropic posted third-quarter revenue of $16.8 billion, but traders are concerned whether its growth is fast enough to justify the strong rally in chip stocks.

## 〈New York FX〉Dollar falls as bond rebound eases inflation data shock

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:42:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631429
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351090-en.html
- anchor: #n3397300
- Companies mentioned: Monex USA、Mesirow Currency Management、芝商所（CME Group）、LMAX Group、國際貨幣基金（IMF）、世界銀行

The dollar retreated from an 18-month high on Thursday as investors focused on an AI-related bond selloff and cautious remarks from Federal Reserve officials, lowering expectations for an October rate hike. Despite strong U.S. inflation and consumer data, rising Treasury prices pushed the dollar index down 0.45% to 101.99. The euro and pound rebounded, while the market saw the odds of rates remaining unchanged in October rise to 73%.

Facts:
- The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.45% to 101.99 on Thursday.
- U.S. producer prices (PPI) rose at their fastest pace in 4 and a half years in September.
- Markets put the odds of the Federal Reserve leaving rates unchanged at its October meeting at 73%.
- The euro rose 0.56% to $1.1218.
- The U.K. economy unexpectedly grew 0.1% in August.
- Australian employment unexpectedly declined in September.

## 【Yuan Zhifeng Column】Hang Seng TECH Index Hits More Than 2-Year Low

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:42:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631676
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351091-en.html
- anchor: #n3397301
- Companies mentioned: 安踏體育、騰訊、中海油、長飛光纖、華虹宏力、中芯國際、阿里健康、百濟神州、申洲國際、周大福、翰森製藥、中生製藥、工商銀行、建設銀行、聯想、濰柴動力、洛陽鉬業、中國鋁業、中國宏橋、寧德時代、東方海外、中石油、長和、藥明生物、泡泡瑪特、紫金礦業、中國人壽、中通快遞、京東物流、龍湖集團、美團、阿里、快手、百度、天數智芯、Minimax、智譜、商湯、小鵬集團、蔚來、地平線機器人、騰訊音樂、舜宇光學、比亞迪電子、京東健康、五礦資源、贛鋒鋰業、中煤能源、兗礦能源、瑞聲科技、百威亞太、華潤啤酒、理想汽車、招金礦業、信報、anuesec.com

Hong Kong stocks broadly fell on Thursday, with the Hang Seng Index closing down 1.0% and the Hang Seng Tech Index posting a more than 2-year low. Technology and semiconductor stocks led losses, while online healthcare and beer stocks gained against the trend. On the macro front, U.S. September PPI came in above expectations, pointing to continued inflationary pressure. Among individual stocks, 理想汽車 plans to issue panda bonds, while 招金礦業 reported lower profit for the first 3 quarters.

Facts:
- The Hang Seng Tech Index closed at 4,061 on Thursday, a more than 2-year low.
- 聯想 (992) fell more than 14%, the biggest decline among blue chips.
- 理想汽車 plans to issue 2 billion yuan worth of panda bonds.
- 招金礦業's net profit attributable to shareholders fell 7.0% year over year in the first 3 quarters.
- U.S. final demand PPI rose 6.3% year over year in September, above expectations of 5.3%.
- 阿里健康(241)漲近3%，為升幅最大藍籌。
- Southbound Stock Connect investors recorded net sales of about 5.1 billion yuan on Thursday.

## Intel Foundry reportedly lands orders from 6 major companies, including Apple and Nvidia; KeyBanc bullish on 14A and advanced packaging opportunities

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631443
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351092-en.html
- anchor: #n3397302
- Companies mentioned: 英特爾(INTC-US)、Wccftech、KeyBanc、博通(AVGO-US)、Google、Alphabet(GOOGL-US)、微軟(MSFT-US)、AMD(AMD-US)、輝達(NVDA-US)、蘋果(AAPL-US)、亞馬遜 AWS、Anthropic、SpaceX、特斯拉、高通(QCOM-US)、亞馬遜(AMZN-US)、Ibiden、欣興(3037-TW, UMTC)、瑞銀、聯發科(2454-TW)、Piper Sandler

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Facts:
- 蘋果相關專案採用14A製程，涉及約60萬片晶圓，潛在營收機會約為150億至200億美元。
- Anthropic's custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) project could generate $40 billion to $80 billion in revenue if advanced packaging is included.
- Ibiden's average EMIB-T substrate yield is about 50% to 60%, compared with about 20% to 30% for 欣興.
- Google's Humufish TPU v9 and Icefish TPU v10 projects could generate about $12 billion to $15 billion in revenue for Intel's EMIB-T technology.

## 〈Taiwan Stocks: Pre-Market News〉台積電 raises full-year U.S. dollar revenue growth forecast to 44%; foreign investors dump a record NT$302.5 billion

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631568
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351093-en.html
- anchor: #n3397303
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、台達電、國泰金控、富邦金控、國泰世華銀行、國泰產險、國泰證券、國泰投信、國泰人壽、玉山金、三商壽、毅嘉、美光

台積電 raised its full-year revenue forecast at its earnings call, but Taiwan stocks plunged to a record foreign-investor net selloff amid U.S. CPI and AI financing risks. 國泰金 and 富邦金 reported strong profits, while 台達電 warned of power supply challenges.

Facts:
- 台積電 reported third-quarter earnings per share of NT$29.43, a quarterly record.
- 台積電 forecasts fourth-quarter U.S. dollar revenue will rise 14% quarter over quarter.
- Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$302.555 billion in a single day, a record.
- Taiwan stocks plunged 1,655.96 points, or 3.41%, to close at 46,969.87.
- 國泰金控 reported after-tax net profit of NT$105.36 billion for the first 9 months, with EPS of NT$6.94.

## Philadelphia Semiconductor Index market value plunges by more than $1 trillion; leveraged ETFs draw more than $430 million in 3 trading days, with this week's total set to be the highest since early September

- Published: 2026-10-16T05:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6630246
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350843-en.html
- anchor: #n3397145
- Companies mentioned: VanEck、Direxion、VettaFi、Baird Strategas

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index's decline shrank its market value, but VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and the 3x leveraged ETF (SOXL) attracted heavy inflows against the trend, reflecting retail investors' buy-the-dip strategy.

Facts:
- VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) attracted more than $430 million in inflows over the past 3 trading days.
- Direxion Daily Semiconductor 3x Bull ETF (SOXL) has lost nearly 21% of its market value this week.
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has fallen 12% over the past 6 trading days.
- The market capitalization of its constituent stocks has shrunk by about $1 trillion。
- SMH is up 57% and SOXL has surged 163% so far this year。

## Lawyer credentials questioned，White House press secretary Zakaria admits she did not pass bar exam

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:39:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610160016.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351538-en.html
- anchor: #n3397774
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、美媒、紐約時報、國會山莊報、熱門資訊、華爾街日報、美國裴柏汀大學、中倫律師事務所、美國哥倫比亞廣播公司、真美國之聲

The lawyer credentials of new White House press secretary Zakaria have come under scrutiny。 She admitted she did not pass the California bar exam，and clarified that her earlier answer that she had “passed the exam in China” resulted from mishearing the question。 Media reports say she has no license to practice in any U.S. state or in Washington，D.C.，but emphasize that her law degree is sufficient for her White House role。

Facts:
- Late August
- 1151016

## 歐盟 summit focuses on trade imbalance with China，Council president calls for fair competition for European companies

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:31:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610160015.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351509-en.html
- anchor: #n3397768
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、歐盟、中國

Leaders of 歐盟 gathered in Brussels for a summit focused on the trade imbalance with 中國。 Council President Costa called for fair competition for European companies，while Commission President von der Leyen outlined preliminary results from trade talks with China and sought member states’ support to protect the 歐盟 market。

Facts:
- Reaching about 360 billion euros a year
- Cuts could amount to more than half of the current level

## 20261016 Good Morning World》Micron opens new plant，President Lai：The more the world needs AI，the more it needs a trustworthy Taiwan

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:20:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610165001.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351486-en.html
- anchor: #n3397758
- Companies mentioned: 美光科技、台灣美光記憶體股份有限公司、台積電、南亞科技、廣達電腦、Terafab、中油、史汀生中心

Micron opened a new plant，and President Lai stressed Taiwan’s importance in the AI era。 台積電 reported record Q3 revenue and raised its targets，and is considering expanding production in Texas。 U.S. and Asian stocks fell on inflation data，while Taiwan stocks plunged。 中油 is planning to purchase natural gas from Alaska。

Facts:
- About $19.225 billion
- Up 119.04% year over year
- About $9.449 billion
- About $66.567 billion
- Up 104.13% year over year
- Reached $46.72 billion
- Operating target of $44.6 billion to $45.8 billion
- About NT$1.49424 trillion
- Up 17.6% quarter over quarter
- Expected to reach $52.3 billion to $54.3 billion
- Up 14% quarter on quarter
- An increase of 44%.
- Nearly 20 wafer fabs
- Increased by more than 1-fold
- Plunged 1,830.45 points
- Closed down 1,655.96 points
- Closed at NT$2,440
- Fell NT$50
- Closed at 32.265 yuan
- Plunged 1.92 jiao
- Posted $9.115 billion
- Up 1.08% year over year
- Up 2.66% year over year
- NT$39,714
- Up 3.17% year on year
- NT$49,518
- Up 3% year over year
- Average total salary was NT$65,826
- Up 6.81% year over year
- Purchasing 6 million tons a year
- Up to $4.4 billion

## Volvo expands partnership with 輝達，plans to introduce next-generation self-driving technology before 2030

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:54:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610160014.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351308-en.html
- anchor: #n3397600
- Companies mentioned: Volvo Cars、輝達、Nvidia、賓士、BMW集團、福特、特斯拉、Geely Holding、捷豹荒原路華、現代汽車

Swedish automaker Volvo announced an expanded partnership with 輝達 to combine their technologies in developing a next-generation autonomous driving system。 The system is expected to be introduced in vehicles before 2030，with safety as the top priority。

Facts:
- By 2030
- 1151016

## Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo spreads to 8th province，adding to challenges in containing the disease

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:33:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610160013.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351255-en.html
- anchor: #n3397583
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to North Ubangi，the 8th affected province，adding to the challenges of containing the disease。 More than 9,000 cases have been confirmed and 4,000 people have died，and the outbreak has also reached Kenya。

Facts:
- The 8th province affected by this Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak
- More than 9,000 confirmed cases
- More than 4,000 deaths

## Oregon elementary school shooting，police say multiple victims and gunman dead

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:23:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610160012.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351226-en.html
- anchor: #n3397435
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、本德警察局、本德-拉派恩學區、銀軌小學

A shooting took place at 銀軌小學 in Oregon，with multiple victims and the gunman dead，police said。 At least 2 people were taken to hospital。

Facts:
- More than 160 kilometers southeast of Portland
- Received an emergency call at 1 p.m. local time
- Responders arrived at the scene about 2 minutes later
- Emergency responders took at least 2 people to a local hospital

## Oregon elementary school shooting，police say multiple victims and gunman dead

- Published: 2026-10-16T07:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610160012.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351539-en.html
- anchor: #n3397775
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、本德警察局、本德-拉派恩學區、衛福部

A shooting took place at 銀軌小學 in Oregon，with multiple victims and the gunman dead，police said。 At least 2 people were taken to hospital。

Facts:
- More than 160 kilometers southeast of Portland
- Emergency responders took at least 2 people to a local hospital

## Two Romanian merchant ships hit by drones and catch fire in Black Sea，7 missing

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:44:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610160011.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351066-en.html
- anchor: #n3397289
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社、北大西洋公約組織、NATO

Two merchant ships off Romania’s Black Sea coast were hit by drones and caught fire，leaving 7 crew members missing and raising concerns about the safety of a key Ukrainian shipping route。 NATO sources said the drones came from Russia。

Facts:
- Two chemical tankers
- A total of 12 crew members were aboard
- Another 5 crew members were rescued
- 13 nautical miles southeast of the Sulina Canal
- 1 nautical mile outside Romanian territorial waters
- 8 to 10 nautical miles southeast of Sulina
- At least 5 more cargo ships were hit
- At least 23 crew members are missing or dead

## Minibus crashes into train near Channel Tunnel in France，at least 19 injured

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:30:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610160010.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4351013-en.html
- anchor: #n3397276
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、歐洲之星

法國境內英法海底隧道入口附近發生小巴撞擊靜止火車事故，造成巴士駕駛及18名乘客受傷，其中5人傷勢嚴重但無生命危險；歐洲之星列車有兩班次取消。

Facts:
- 18 passengers
- 5 people were seriously injured
- Two services were canceled

## Google launches AI news initiative，with more than 400 media outlets including CNN licensing content

- Published: 2026-10-16T06:01:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610160009.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350865-en.html
- anchor: #n3397266
- Companies mentioned: Google、天空之舞、Skydance、CNN、金融時報、Axios、路透社、華盛頓郵報、The Washington Post、派拉蒙天舞、Paramount Skydance、華納兄弟探索公司、Warner Bros Discovery、中央社

Google launched an AI news initiative that has attracted more than 400 publishers，including CNN，金融時報 and Axios。 They are licensing content for use by generative AI and exploring ways to increase audience engagement。

Facts:
- More than 400
- 15th

## Investors shift to stocks beyond AI，Dow Jones closes up more than 500 points

- Published: 2026-10-16T05:57:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610160008.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4350854-en.html
- anchor: #n3397265
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up more than 500 points as investors shifted to stocks outside AI and digested inflation data。 The Nasdaq and S&P 500 edged higher，while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell。

Facts:
- Up more than 500 points
- Surged 556.21 points
- Or 1.08%
- Closed at 52,177.69 points
- Rose 25.12 points
- Or 0.33%
- Closed at 7,744.06 points
- Rose 20.16 points
- Or 0.08%
- Closed at 26,713.03 points
- Fell 103.17 points
- Or 0.88%
- Closed at 11,581.22 points

## [Up to 100a] Boosting doctors’ quality of life! Fall food and travel feature

- Published: 2026-10-16T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | m3.com
- Original: https://www.m3.com/lifestyle/1358797
- anchor: #n3397548

A feature for busy doctors bringing together the latest information on fall dining, fashion and travel, as well as new rice to seek out through hometown tax donations, smartwatches that track sleep, mountain resorts and Christmas cakes.