https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 661 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 204 items from 9 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400993Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:15:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident 賴清德 said Taiwan-US trade is based on reciprocity. In response to the US Section 301 investigation, the government will make every effort to secure the terms previously agreed by both sides, including a 15% reciprocal tariff that is not stacked and treatment on par with Japan and South Korea. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400891Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:09:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan People's Party caucus plans to put a bill exempting seniors from health insurance premiums on the 立法院 agenda. 民進黨 caucus whip 莊瑞雄 and secretary-general 范雲 oppose rushing it directly to a second reading, calling for a clear funding-sharing arrangement and recommending committee discussion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400892Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:07:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華經濟研究院 raised its forecast for Taiwan's economic growth in 2026 to 12.16%, the highest since 1988, mainly on the back of AI-driven strength in both exports and domestic demand. It also raised its CPI forecast to 2.06% amid conflict in the Middle East and persistently high oil prices. Experts said AI's fundamentals are strong and there is no bubble, but flagged the rising capital expenditure base and regulatory risks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400698Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:03:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan dollar provisionally closed at 32.465 against the US dollar at noon in the Taipei foreign exchange market, down 2 jiao, with trading volume reaching 2.571 billion US dollars. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400699Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:03:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA歐洲地中海地震中心 said an earthquake measuring magnitude 7.0 struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula region today, at a depth of 140 kilometers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400700Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:02:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced that the urban renewal threshold would be lowered to 50% and the benchmark floor-area ratio for large-scale projects raised to 300%. On the proposed relocation of Songshan Airport, he said a headquarters deal signed by 輝達 would be a key timing factor and expressed hope of discussing a solution with the central government. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400701Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:01:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korean expert Jeong Eun-ri said the new China-North Korea Yalu River Bridge officially opened on the 15th, a move that will make North Korea more economically reliant on China, despite Pyongyang’s efforts to use its ties with Russia as a bargaining chip. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400696Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. President Trump said Washington is holding talks with Russia and China on nuclear disarmament, and expects China’s nuclear arsenal to catch up with that of the United States within the next 5 years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400697Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:57:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨 Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung said the party’s central headquarters conducts local polls 1 to 2 times a week to guide strategic adjustments. He stressed that poll numbers and crowds do not guarantee victory and hopes the 19 counties and cities where the party has nominated candidates will achieve strong results in year-end local elections. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400562Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:51:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA衛武營 presents the “A Map That Dances Out” exhibition, tracing dance memories across different eras through oral histories, documents and images. The exhibition runs through Jan. 24, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400563Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:51:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, left 3 children and 1 teacher dead. An armed civilian pursued the 16-year-old gunman into the school and shot him dead. Gov. Kotek thanked the civilian for bravely intervening to prevent further casualties. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400564Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:50:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANantou prosecutors said they found that an engineer surnamed Chen had used the overseas decentralized prediction platform Polymarket to bet cryptocurrency on Taiwan county and city mayoral elections. Prosecutors ordered him released on NT$50,000 bail under the Public Officials Election and Recall Act and seized stablecoins. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400565Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:49:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本職棒歐力士猛牛隊 announced that it had signed Taiwanese prospects Chang Yi-an and Hsu Chen-wei to development-player contracts. They will wear numbers 153 and 131, respectively, and are expected to attend a signing press conference on the 18th and take part in fall training. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400566Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:46:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民眾黨團力拚排審長者免健保費法案，台灣醫院協會等7大醫界團體發聯合聲明反對，憂心財務缺口與世代對立將摧毀健保。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400567Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨 held a news conference to introduce a new generation of local candidates under the slogan “Courage for Our Hometowns.” Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang and several township and city mayoral candidates under 40 pledged to return home and bring change, and read a joint declaration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400557Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:43:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA光寶科 signed an NT$36 billion equivalent sustainability-linked syndicated loan, its first of this kind. 台北富邦銀行 served as the lead arranger, and the funds will be used to boost working capital and cover overseas capital expenditures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400558Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:42:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA doctor warned that colorectal cancer risk is linked to how closely related a family member is. People with a first-degree relative who has a history of colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer face 2 to 4 times the risk of the general population. Those with a family history are advised to begin screening at age 40. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400559Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:42:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASilicon Valley chip startup Bolt Graphics is seeking to raise about US$100 million at a valuation of about US$700 million. Its Zeus GPU will use a process from 台積電, with the goal of competing with 輝達 and 超微. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400560Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:40:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA彰化縣警察局田中分局破獲製毒工廠，查扣市值7300萬元毒品及270萬元現金，逮捕趙姓主嫌等2人並移送偵辦。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400561Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:38:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA交通部民用航空局宣布，今年行憲紀念日連假（12/25-27）澎湖、金門、馬祖3離島管制航線共提供1000架次、7萬6160個座位數，自10月19日上午9時起開放訂位。尖峰時段機票將實施退票費用分級制及使用限制。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400528Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:36:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te said sustainability should not be overlooked for short-term gains and that experts should decide whether to restart nuclear power. Taipower has begun the restart process, which will move forward if there is social consensus and nuclear safety and waste concerns are addressed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400529Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:36:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA桃園市超商店長伍姓男子於110年間涉嫌下藥並性侵女員工，二審改判7年6月徒刑，最高法院駁回上訴定讞。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400530Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:36:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHuang Guoxun, head of Touqian Borough in Xinzhuang, New Taipei, reported that fish entrails had been dumped at his office. Police found that he had brought the entrails into the office himself and suspected he had staged the incident and made a false report. Prosecutors granted him release on NT$30,000 bail. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400531Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:36:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire broke out at a metal injection-printing factory in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, injuring 7 people, including 2 firefighters who were seriously hurt; 1 of them was in cardiac arrest. The fire is under control. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400532Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:35:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA large-scale protest erupted in Buenos Aires, Argentina, against President Javier Milei's policy of cutting higher education funding. Thousands of students, faculty members and union members gathered outside the National Congress, and some demonstrators clashed with police, leaving 25 people arrested and 8 officers injured. This was the 5th large-scale protest sparked by an education funding crisis since Milei took office. The government insists on balancing the budget and refuses to implement the court-ruling-backed “2025 University Funding Act.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400521Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:34:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAShen Po-yang said the Taipei City government's 2023 reply cited by Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an did not cover measures for the relocation of Songshan Airport related to national defense, national security and medical evacuation. He also questioned whether Taoyuan International Airport could replace Songshan Airport's medical function. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400522Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:33:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA立法院朝野黨團協商達成共識，分別於10月23日及27日邀請行政院長卓榮泰報告115年度追加預算案與116年度中央政府總預算案。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400523Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:33:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer New Taipei councilor Zhongren Dalus was suspected of trying to buy votes with banquets. Prosecutors searched his property and sought detention without visitation, but the court ordered his release on NT$80,000 bail and restricted his residence. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400524Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:28:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新北市三峽區一處鐵皮屋於今日凌晨發生火警，消防人員撲滅火勢後在2樓發現1具男性焦屍。警方初步調查死者為曾姓獨居長者，已聯繫其兄長善後，起火原因待查。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400525Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks rose more than 500 points intraday, regaining the 47,500-point level. 台積電 edged down, while PCB stocks including 台虹, 台郡 and 華通 surged to their daily limits. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400527Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Freeway Bureau forecasts southbound traffic on Freeway 5 during the Retrocession Day long weekend will reach 1.4 times the weekday level, with queues near the Nangang System Interchange possibly exceeding 10 kilometers. Northbound traffic on the final day of the break is expected to reach 1.2 times the weekday level, with queues at the south entrance to the Hsuehshan Tunnel reaching about 6.5 kilometers. Motorists are advised to avoid peak hours or take 國道客運 to save time. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400526Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi said in a speech at National Taiwan University that research in the AI era is shifting from “scarcity” to “abundance,” making it crucial to identify worthwhile areas of focus—a “science of choosing.” He praised Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and 台積電 for their precision-driven approach. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400475Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:19:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te said everyone has contributed to Taiwan’s economic progress, so the government will not use the amount of taxes paid to determine eligibility for its AI dividend payout. He said the government will provide NT$100 billion over 8 years to help small and medium-sized businesses and micro-enterprises transform, while promoting trillion-dollar infrastructure and social investment to prevent the wealth gap from widening and avoid a K-shaped economy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400474Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn Major League Baseball, 密爾瓦基釀酒人 defeated 洛杉磯道奇 6-4, sweeping their opponents in 4 straight games to win the National League pennant for the first time and advance to the World Series. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400269Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:10:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Tainan armored-car guard allegedly stole NT$14.5 million. The 4 suspects were arrested and NT$12.55 million was recovered; a request to detain all of them without visitation was approved. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400270Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed that the anti-corruption campaign “must not stop for a moment or retreat a step” at the 二十th meeting of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, and warned of “two-faced people” within the party whose words and actions do not match. The article appeared in Qiushi magazine and was intended to set the tone ahead of the upcoming CPC 五中全會. Before that, Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, had written warning against “two-faced people,” but was investigated shortly afterward on suspicion of serious disciplinary and legal violations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400271https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400271Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:07:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 台灣民眾黨 caucus is pushing to amend the Elderly Welfare Act to have the central government fully subsidize health insurance premiums for economically disadvantaged seniors aged 65 and older who meet the criteria, aiming for final passage before the Double Ninth Festival. Legislator Shih Chung-liang stressed the principle that contributions should reflect ability to pay, saying the subsidy costs would be shifted to other premium payers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400272Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:07:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台新投顧 and 元富投顧 have completed their merger, with 台新投顧 as the surviving company. The firm has more than 80 employees and established 5 research divisions to consolidate group resources. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400273https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400273Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:04:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs part of the pay raise plan for military personnel, civil servants and teachers, 教育部 has proposed amendments to rules on compensation for contract staff at public preschools, raising monthly salaries for childcare workers at each education level, adding salary steps and temporarily increasing pay for some employees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400268Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:58:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Kaohsiung International Steel Sculpture Festival opens on the 23rd at the Pier-2 Art Center, with artists and designers in residence from South Korea, the Netherlands, Japan, the United Kingdom and France visiting shipyards, metalworking plants and other industrial sites for creative inspiration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400134Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:55:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣經濟部長龔明鑫接受彭博專訪，宣布台灣預計籌措數十億美元赴美（首站德州）打造多座AI產業園區，協助輝達、台積電、鴻海等供應鏈夥伴設廠，以建立完整且永續的AI硬體供應鏈基地。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400133Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:39:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording to an analysis by Sing Tao Daily, anti-corruption is the CPC’s main political focus in 2026. This year, the number of officials brought down, their ranks and the sums involved have all risen, and the high-pressure campaign is expected to continue into next year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401295Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:57:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taiwan People's Party’s proposal to amend the law to provide free health insurance for seniors passed its third reading on the 16th. Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang expressed concern that funding problems could increase the burden on younger generations or taxpayers. TPP chair Huang Kuo-chang hit back, calling the remarks scaremongering, and cited past campaign pledges by DPP local candidates to accuse the party of applying a double standard. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401296Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:56:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article introduces the “TOP 10 most popular male actors in mainland Chinese dramas” selected by mainland Chinese internet users in 2026, with Jing Boran taking the top spot and Xiao Zhan losing out. It lists the representative works, acting styles and recent projects of actors from No. 10 Cheng Lei to No. 5 Cheng Yi, and analyzes their competitiveness and audience appeal in historical and contemporary dramas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401297Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:49:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒1% Style國會 examines the social language and power dynamics behind Dress Code in response to the controversy over legislator Chia Yung-chieh’s outfit at the Legislative Yuan, emphasizing the diversity of taste. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401298Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:47:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chiu Chan-hsien, a physician at 書田診所, warns that people with a family history of colorectal cancer or a history of polyps face a higher cancer risk. Those with a first-degree relative who had the disease face 2-4 times the risk of the general population. He recommends screening from age 40 and reducing risk through dietary and exercise changes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401299Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:45:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台肥公司 marked World Food Day by partnering with 點點綠市集 and the Yucheng Foundation to set up charitable food carts at several Taipei subway stations. The carts sell produce from small-scale farmers and provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities, with the aim of creating a sustainable cycle linking agriculture and public welfare. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401301Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Trump announced that he had canceled plans to livestream the execution of Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, in response to criticism at home and abroad. The execution will still be carried out by firing squad as planned, and victims’ families can attend in person. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401302Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Monga Park in Taipei’s Wanhua District will reopen on October 17 after a landscape renovation, featuring new attractions including a translucent glass corridor and a waterside plaza. The city government is holding a series of events to mark the reopening and distributing several types of shopping vouchers to attract visitors and support local businesses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401303Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:24:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Legislative Yuan party caucuses agreed to invite Premier Cho Jung-tai to report on the general budget on January 27, hoping to distribute the universal 10,000-yuan cash payment before Lunar New Year. The Executive Yuan has budgeted 235.7 billion yuan. If the general budget passes its third reading by January 5 next year, payments are expected to begin as early as before Lunar New Year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401304Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Indonesia is facing its worst wildfires in a decade, with toxic haze blanketing Southeast Asia. Influenced by El Niño, air quality in many areas has reached hazardous levels. Indonesia’s president ordered harsh penalties for companies violating regulations and suspended 26 licenses, while accusing commercial agricultural businesses of burning land. 綠色和平 named companies including 益資源 and Kuala Lumpur Kepong as being involved, sparking regional diplomatic tensions and a health crisis for local residents. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401305Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:08:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration’s “America First” foreign policy in an interview with The Bulwark. He stressed that the United States should use its economic, military and cultural power to protect its interests, warning that ignoring this principle could cost the country its superpower status. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401306Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:07:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒光寶科技 has completed a NT$36 billion sustainability-linked syndicated loan arranged by 台北富邦銀行, with the funds to be used for overseas expansion and operations. It also showcased 800 VDC power technology at 輝達’s OCP Summit, strengthening its position in the AI data center supply chain. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401307Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:05:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒新光三越台北信義新天地 posted NT$1.3 billion in sales on the first day of its anniversary sale, up 3%. Wu Hsin-yang expects annual revenue to exceed NT$100 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401308Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:02:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒肯德基 in the United States has announced the end of its nearly 40-year partnership with 百事可樂, switching to 可口可樂 as its supplier. The move affects 3,718 locations nationwide, with the transition expected to be complete by spring 2027. It is part of a brand revitalization strategy and applies only to the U.S. market; other regions, including Taiwan, will not be affected for now. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401309Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒風傳媒整理今日重點新聞，包含經濟部好市券發放、勞動部就業獎勵金申請、海軍綠能弊案波及調查局、勞保費率與年金調整、台積電財報與德州設廠動態、外籍居留人口統計、特斯拉新車發表、道奇隊世界大賽出局及樹葬制度解析。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400628Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The article explains that after a husband retires, his wife needs to check her health insurance status. If neither spouse works, they should first seek coverage as a dependent of their children; if there is no suitable person to depend on, they can enroll at a district office to avoid losing benefits. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400629Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:58:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) chair Hsu Chia-ching resigned amid controversies over living off public funds, taking her son on overseas trips and submitting blank reports. A Facebook page estimated that her travel and salary costs over 5 years totaled NT$40 million, drawing strong public criticism and condemnation from lawmakers across party lines. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400630Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:53:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A survey released by yes123求職網 found that older workers ideally want NT$26.95 million in retirement savings, but only 23.4% have reached that goal. Many face a paycheck-to-paycheck existence or difficulty saving, leading them to delay retirement or return to the workforce. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400631Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:50:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taiwan People's Party is pushing to amend the Senior Citizens Welfare Act to waive health insurance premiums for economically disadvantaged people aged 65 and older. Health Minister Shih Chung-liang warned the move would increase the burden on other groups. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400633Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:46:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒微軟 Vice Chairman Brad Smith pushed back against Vance's allegation that 微軟 abuses H-1B visas, stressing that 微軟 employs many American workers and has a fair compensation system. He warned that immigration restrictions would hurt US tech competitiveness, while also praising the White House's export controls on Anthropic's AI model. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400634Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒康乃爾大學 has faced controversy over its handling of a 2024 fraternity sexual assault case. The president banned fraternity parties and brought in police to investigate. The Faculty Senate launched a no-confidence motion, criticizing the university for neglecting victims' safety and downplaying sexual assault. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400635Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:43:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The CPBL's 2026 Taiwan Series, a Dragon-Elephant matchup, begins Oct. 17 at the Taipei Dome, with 味全龍 and 中信兄弟 facing off for the first time in 37 years. The teams' cheer squads have announced their schedules, with popular members Lee Da-hye, Lin Xiang and Qun Qun, as well as Korean members, taking turns in the spotlight. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400636Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:38:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣高鐵 has announced seven ticket-purchase discounts, including half-price fares for seniors and children, student discounts, early-bird tickets, commuter passes, multi-ride tickets, TGo member coupons and free shuttle services to help different groups of travelers save on transportation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400637Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:35:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒蘋果首款摺疊手機iPhone Duo將於10月16日預購、23日開賣，售價7.49萬起。Yahoo、燦坤、傑昇等通路推出會員優先購、舊機加碼、信用卡回饋等整合優惠，爭奪年終高單價市場。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400638Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kevin Hassett, director of the White House NEC, analyzed the disconnect between U.S. economic data and people’s lived experience, saying conflict in the Middle East has pushed up energy costs and CPI, but the consumer market remains resilient and the year-end shopping season is expected to be strong. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400641Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台北六福萬怡酒店旗下「敘日全日餐廳」於10月14日啟動「異國海鮮季」，持續至明年2月17日。此次活動主打生食級胭脂蝦與泰國蝦等異國料理，並針對家庭、樂齡族及壽星推出多重折扣與免費優惠，旨在吸引聚餐客群。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400640Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The article analyzes the differences in benefit amounts and cumulative totals when claiming labor insurance pensions at 60, 65 and 70, explaining how claiming early or late affects benefit percentages and total returns. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400639Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台積電 posted strong third-quarter results, with record revenue and profit. Chairman C.C. Wei confirmed for the first time that it has discussed cooperation with Musk’s Terafab, with Texas a potential factory site, but stressed that 台積電 must operate it itself to retain control of core technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400642Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:29:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒2026台北市長選戰白熱化，前中廣董事長趙少康二訪民進黨參選人沈伯洋獲高分評價，引發藍營反彈。前總統陳水扁發文聲援，引用32年前舊聞強調媒體中立重要性，趙少康則重申支持蔣萬安但肯定對手氣勢。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400643Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:23:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The weather fan page “Taiwan Typhoon Forum” analyzed the movements of Typhoon No. 29, Shampi, saying it could strengthen into a moderate typhoon as early as the 17th, with a chance of reaching severe typhoon strength. Whether it turns north or approaches Taiwan will depend on whether the Pacific high weakens on the 22nd; AI model forecasts are currently split into two camps. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400644Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:12:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Dodgers were swept out of the National League Championship Series by the Brewers, and Shohei Ohtani’s 3-run homer was not enough to turn things around. The Brewers are back in the World Series for the first time in 44 years, while the Guardians lead in the American League. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400645Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After a fire at Jianfu Palace in 1923, the last emperor, Puyi, ordered most eunuchs expelled from the Forbidden City, leaving only 20, to prevent them from stealing and selling treasures and destroying evidence, thus ending the eunuch system that had lasted 千 years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400646Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:09:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Administration of Commerce announced that it will distribute the final batch of market vouchers starting October 17. People can exchange eco-friendly items for NT$200 in vouchers with NT$100, promoting green consumption and the idea of reducing plastic use. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400647Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:07:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Lai Hui-yuan bowed in apology on the 16th after sparking controversy by suggesting during questioning that 台北101 Chairperson Chia Yung-chieh dress simply. She said she felt very uneasy about taking up news space before the election. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400197Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Ukraine’s diplomat to the United States, Denys Sien, urgently reported restrictions on military-grade Starlink terminals. According to 《華爾街日報》, the move may have resulted from pressure by Trump, aimed at securing a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and promoting energy deals with Russia. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400196https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400196Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article examines Taiwan’s custom of giving towels as funeral return gifts, tracing it to the traditional “答紙” custom. The gifts were often pastries in the past, but later evolved into towels. Academic research clarifies that the custom was not the result of official promotion during Japanese rule, and there is no uniform rule requiring people to wash or discard towels they receive. People can handle them according to personal preference. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400195Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Citing 2025 data from Radical Storage, foreign media said 5 countries, including Mexico and Turkey, were named among the worst for travel because popular attractions received many negative reviews. Beijing also made the list, with 11.2% of reviews being negative. Travelers are advised to plan ahead. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400198https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400198Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:52:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Damage from a powerful earthquake spurred urban redevelopment at Taipei’s Nanjichang Night Market. After signing the agreement, the site will be rebuilt with two 24-story buildings. Many well-known food stalls in lanes 307 to 311 face relocation or temporary closure, and some longtime businesses may leave the market for good. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400199https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400199Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:51:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒特斯拉 unveiled the second-generation Roadster on October 16, incorporating SpaceX technology in a new model equipped with thrusters and a fan-based suction system. It will come in Performance, Thrust and Rocket versions, with mass production expected in 2028. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400200Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:51:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chiang Wan-an raised the relocation of Songshan Airport at an Executive Yuan meeting and presented an official document. Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai countered that the central government had initiated the correspondence and that the Taipei City Government had made no formal proposal. Defense Minister Kuo Li-hsiung and Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang each expressed reservations from the perspectives of military defense and medical evacuation, reflecting a cautious stance across government agencies toward the relocation plan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400201Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:47:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒MyGoPen fact-checked a rumor about migrant worker fees, clarifying that NT$190,000 is an unreasonable brokerage fee, not an amount employers pay in full. The Ministry of Labor is pursuing legal amendments to prohibit the withholding of identity documents and improve transparency around recruitment fees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400202Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒本文分析日立與國際牌兩大旗艦熱泵洗脫烘洗衣機的優缺點與適用族群，並提供不同預算與空間條件下的選購策略。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400203Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:39:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒勞動部宣布2026年4月起擴大實施「五五就業促進獎勵」，透過降低薪資門檻、縮短受僱天數及納入定期契約等措施，協助55歲以上中高齡及45歲以上退休人士重返職場，全時最高發給6萬元獎勵金。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400204Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:35:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒萊爾富 is holding a stamp-collecting promotion for members who pay bills from October 14 to December 8, 2026. Customers can earn stamps by paying designated bills and providing their Hi-Life VIP membership information. Stamps can be redeemed for items such as tea eggs, fresh milk, or a Dengfeng jacket, with bonus stamps offered for land value tax, parking fees, and electricity bills. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400207Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The first phase of the Tainan City Railway Underground Project will open to traffic on October 17. Taiwan Railways will adjust its train schedule to accommodate the track switch and provide shuttle buses. The Transportation Bureau advises that traffic controls will be in place nearby and recommends that the public plan their trips in advance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400206Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒AI company Anthropic's third-quarter revenue rose 50% quarter over quarter to US$16.8 billion, a sharp slowdown from the previous quarter that has fueled market concerns about the AI economy and been cited as a main cause of the recent stock market rout. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400205Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article explains eligibility for the farmer's allowance: the full amount of NT$8,110 requires 15 years of coverage under farmers' insurance, while the half amount of NT$4,055 applies to those who enrolled before July 17, 2014. It also covers residency-day requirements, income and asset reviews, and the application process. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400208Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:23:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒2026台北市長選舉期間，民進黨參選人沈伯洋之父沈土城因涉「賺紅錢」遭中國國台辦懲戒。陸委會副主委梁文傑辯稱僅為賺價差，作家漂浪島嶼則強烈批評此為雙標，質疑其抗中立場矛盾。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400209Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:12:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2023 murder case of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi went to trial at the High Court in September 2026. Her ex-husband Alex Kwong, former father-in-law Kwong Kau, and former brother-in-law Kwong Kong-kit were charged with murder. All 3 denied the murder charges, though some admitted to preventing the lawful burial of a corpse. The trial revealed key details including a property dispute, large financial transactions, and gambling debts. The defense also questioned whether Choi's partner, Tan Fong-chun, had had a same-sex relationship with Alex Kwong, which Tan denied. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400210Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:08:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article introduces several lesser-known health insurance card benefits, including health insurance premium subsidies for older adults in 16 cities and counties, free health screenings, publicly funded vaccines, and home medical care. It also explains features of the Ministry of Health and Welfare's National Health Insurance Administration app, such as the virtual health insurance card and health record lookup, which help people reduce medical expenses and make accessing care more convenient. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3400212Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The E United Group announced that Building B of 義享天地 in northern Kaohsiung will open in 2027, featuring 秀泰影城, the largest cinema in northern Kaohsiung (4500 ping/16 screens), as well as semiconductor and financial offices. Annual foot traffic is projected to reach 2000万. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401235Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:59:41 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網鉅亨買基金 established a wealth management department on the 16th, with senior vice president Chang Ying-hui serving as acting general manager. The move aims to leverage its digital platform and international resources to deepen its reach in the high-net-worth client market and expand its digital wealth management business. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401236Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:40:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Fed Chair Warsh announced that an AI hearing will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area on Nov. 16 to discuss AI’s far-reaching impact on the economy. The working groups aim to study key areas of monetary policy and are expected to submit recommendations by year-end. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401237Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:32:26 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網金矽谷No.25環球旗艦總部, jointly developed by 三陽工業 and 耀達建設, opened on the 16th. The project is located on Xinming Road in Neihu, with development value estimated at up to 100億元. Companies including 系微 and 維科生技 have already moved in, and the sales rate is about 30%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401238Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:30:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Chinese government is stepping up tax scrutiny of wealthy individuals’ overseas assets, imposing a 20% income tax on offshore trusts and requiring filings by Oct. 22. The move is prompting China’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals to review their overseas assets more quickly, while also affecting Singapore’s wealth management sector and the global luxury goods industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401239Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:23:21 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The small hydropower plant at the Shalu water distribution center in Taichung, built with investment from 台化 (1326-TW), received the inaugural “Outstanding Diversified Green Energy Award” on the 16th. Since opening in February 2025, smart operations and maintenance and efficient power generation have demonstrated the feasibility of producing green energy while ensuring water supply security, earning the project favor from the semiconductor industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401240Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:20:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Indonesian stocks slumped after MSCI launched a consultation on reclassifying the country as a “standalone market.” The JCI fell as much as 8%, triggering a circuit breaker, and losses widened to 11.4% after trading resumed. Foreign investors have been net sellers by $4.9 billion so far this year, and liquidity could come under further pressure if Indonesia is ultimately removed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401241Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:19:28 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網日月光 held its 14th packaging technology research results presentation on the 16th, unveiling 18 joint projects with 3 universities to advance innovation in advanced packaging and manufacturing processes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-12/index-en-p8.html#n3401242Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:16:32 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網台新投顧, a subsidiary of Taishin Financial Holding, and 元富投顧 completed their merger on the 16th. 台新投顧 is the surviving company and has established five major research departments, aiming to pool resources and serve as the financial group’s central research hub, strengthening its overall research competitiveness.