https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 115 items from 7 sources; Japan, 36 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409074Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The original animated feature Welcome to Dolly’s House has been nominated for the Golden Horse Award for Best Animated Feature. Combining rotoscoping with 2D hand-drawn animation, it showcases Taiwan’s original creativity. The film has earned recognition at several international festivals and will open nationwide on October 30. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408586Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:46:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒美光’s No. 2 Taichung advanced packaging and testing plant has officially opened, with the aim of expanding high-bandwidth memory (HBM) capacity to meet demand from the AI market. The move marks 美光’s continued investment in Taiwan, with cumulative investment exceeding NT$1.6 trillion, further cementing Taichung’s position as a global memory production hub. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408587Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:42:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The governor of Aklan Province in the Philippines led a delegation to Tainan to take part in the Nanying International Folk Arts Festival and perform at the Ati-Atihan Festival. Mayor Huang Wei-che thanked the sister city for its support, saying cultural exchanges deepen bilateral ties, and expressed hope for broader cooperation in the future. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408588Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:39:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Education Bureau honored contributors to social and arts education for ROC year 115 on the 15th, recognizing 8 organizations and 13 individuals for outstanding work in areas including traffic safety, reading promotion, care for disadvantaged people, and arts heritage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408589Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:38:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408590Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:37:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Branch of the Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor, held a training-results presentation in Tainan, reporting that its “Hire First, Train Later” program had helped 239 companies train 41,000 workers and guided 1,600 young people into employment. The program aims to address workplace generation gaps and talent shortages. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408592Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Zhubei City Office announced that the “2026 Zhubei Halloween Dance Carnival” will be held at Cultural Park on October 31, combining dance, a fire dance show and amusement rides to promote intergenerational inclusion and urban aesthetics. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409086Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒彰化縣三山國王客家文化協會將於10月24、25日在溪州鄉三千宮舉辦年度盛事「2026彰化縣三山國王客底文化節」。活動結合宗教信仰與客家文化，旨在促進族群和諧並振興在地產業。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408598Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsinchu City and Miyazaki City, Japan, officially became sister cities on the 15th, signing an agreement covering industry, tourism and citizen exchanges. The move aims to deepen friendship between local communities in Taiwan and Japan and foster shared industrial growth through semiconductor business meetings, opening a new chapter of cooperation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408599Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Pokémon × Crafts Exhibition, organized by 翡冷翠文創, will be held at Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in February 2027, featuring nearly a hundred works by 20 Japanese craftspeople. Advance tickets went on sale October 12. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408618Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government Health Bureau recognized the results of the “2026 Taichung Star Ignites Program” on the 16th. The 3-month weight-loss challenge attracted more than ten thousand registrations, and nearly three thousand people successfully lost a total of 17.6 tons, demonstrating the effectiveness of the city government’s integration of medical, sports, and nutrition resources。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408622Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival will be held from late October to mid-November. 台中市政府 is opening specific time slots for wedding photography and in-depth guided tours, combining resources from local guesthouses and agricultural associations to enhance the visitor experience。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409129Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:43:48 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Preorders for 蘋果’s first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, have been brisk, with more than 2 million reservations. The first batch of in-stock units sold out instantly, triggering steep markups; transaction prices on 得物 reached 21,900 yuan, signaling exceptionally strong demand。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409130Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:41:51 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網美股周五開盤漲跌互現，AI疑慮壓抑晶片股，特斯拉撐盤。道瓊漲0.52%，那斯達克跌1.23%，費半跌3.40%。蘋果摺疊手機供不應求，中國鼓勵買股穩市。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409131Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:30:38 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網EU leaders backed Zelensky at a summit in Brussels, stressing the need to be fully prepared for winter. Trump, meanwhile, criticized Ukraine’s attack on a Russian refinery as shameful, saying it pushed up oil prices and affected U.S. election prospects。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409132Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:17:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Adobe面臨AI競爭疑慮，富國與匯豐兩大券商調降評等，分析師看法降至歷來最悲觀，擔憂AI工具侵蝕產品需求。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409133Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A case for an iPad mini with model number A3632 has appeared on 蘋果’s French website, hinting that a new-generation iPad mini is coming soon. The new device is rumored to feature an OLED display and improved water resistance, with a launch expected in late October。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408982Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:57:34 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. 肯德基 announced the end of its 40-year partnership with 百事可樂 and will switch to Coca-Cola drinks at all 3,718 locations nationwide starting in 2027, as it responds to competitive pressure and seeks to improve the brand experience。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408983Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:53:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Preorders for 蘋果's first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, have been met with demand that outstrips supply, with delivery dates pushed back to next year and even 2027. Production has been affected by the complexity of the new design, while the starting price of $1,999 also poses challenges to balancing market demand and supply. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408984Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:53:00 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網President Lai Ching-te said in an interview on the 16th that reciprocal tariffs between Taiwan and the United States remain at 15% without stacking, putting Taiwan on par with Japan and South Korea. In response to the U.S. Section 301 investigation, the government will seek to preserve the terms agreed to in the original negotiations. He said the policy would help deepen industrial ties and two-way investment between Taiwan and the United States, and expressed optimism that economic growth in 2027 would boost the stock market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408985Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:47:13 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網In its cyclical outlook report, PIMCO said AI investment, sound household finances and central bank support would keep the global economy resilient over the next 6-12 months. But geopolitical tensions and fiscal deficits pose tail risks, and it recommends focusing on intermediate-term U.S. Treasuries and real assets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408986Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Trump's tariff policies have restricted foreign steel supplies, pushing U.S. hot-rolled coil prices to a 4-year high of $1,255 per short ton. While this has boosted profits at domestic steelmakers such as Nucor, it has raised costs for manufacturers and fueled inflation concerns. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408987Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:30:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網輝達執行長黃仁勳於倫敦宣布投資11.6億美元入股五家英國新創，涵蓋生技與量子運算。他直言德國科技落後及英國創業心態問題，並強調輝達作為「最佳投資人」能為企業帶來額外資源。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408988Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Rahul Anand, head of the IMF mission to Japan, said the Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates once more to reach the neutral rate, but should maintain policy flexibility. On fiscal matters, he praised Japan's increased tax revenues and spending restraint, and called for a credible medium- to long-term fiscal framework to address the heavy debt burden. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408501Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:31:20 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Fed Chair Warsh remained silent on the prospect of a rate hike in October at an IMF meeting, declining to prejudge the outcome. Despite strong September core CPI and PPI data, Warsh refused to signal a policy direction, stressing that AI investment would boost supply over the long term and that markets must assess inflationary pressures for themselves. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408502Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:30:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The EU and China established an 'orderly rebalancing' working group during the IMF's annual meeting in Bangkok to address worsening economic imbalances and trade tensions. Senior officials from both sides confirmed they would coordinate macroeconomic policies through dialogue and seek solutions based on a rules-based international order. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408503Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:26:59 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Foreign investors net sold NT$46.147 billion in Taiwan stocks today, marking 8 consecutive days as net sellers, with 台積電 and 元大台灣50 among their main targets; investment trusts net bought NT$11.754 billion, extending their buying streak to 6 sessions. Taiwan stocks closed up 141.39 points on lower trading volume, with institutional investor positioning indicating a bearish outlook and short-term volatility and consolidation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408504Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:23:43 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網鴻海 announced that it will acquire a 50% stake in Mitsubishi Electric Mobility for 115 billion yen through 利億國際投資. The transaction is expected to close in October 2027, with the two sides jointly operating the automotive equipment business and combining their technology and economies of scale to build an electric vehicle platform. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408505Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:14:57 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網經濟部擬赴美國德州設立投資高達40億美元的AI產業園區。和碩董事長童子賢建議借鏡廣達的Q-Bus模式，提供一站式服務協助供應商快速落地，解決海外設廠的效率與配套問題。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408506Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:13:52 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. AI stocks tumbled amid higher-than-expected inflation data and debt concerns over Coreweave, prompting funds to shift to traditional industries. The Franklin Franklin team said the medium-term bull market remains intact and recommended taking advantage of rotation opportunities in industrials, financials and other sectors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408507Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:04:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網華新 Chairman 焦佑倫 said at the 東元 forum that Taiwan should develop wind and nuclear power to address pressure to achieve net-zero emissions. He emphasized Taiwan's significant advantages in wind power, said costs could fall as the industry scales up, and advocated coexistence of nuclear and renewable energy to stabilize long-term electricity prices and strengthen supply chain resilience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408651Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:20:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司發布新北市五股區部分里停水警報，因成泰路三段435巷口漏水管線改善工程，影響時間為2026年10月16日19:15至10月17日06:00。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408652Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司因新化區大同街124號管線緊急維修，於2026年10月16日17:59至21:00對臺南市新化區多個里實施停水。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408653Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:50:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心因台南市東區東平路與東安路口路面漏水緊急搶修，該區域部分用戶於10/16 17:30-21:00面臨停水與降壓。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408654Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:03 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 announced water outages in some areas of Mingjian Township, Nantou County, and Ershui Township, Changhua County, due to emergency repairs to faulty electromechanical equipment at the Mingjian Third Booster Station. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408656Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:30:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is carrying out underground pipeline replacement and valve maintenance work on Jiucheng South Road and other streets in Yilan City, Yilan County, resulting in water outages in Minzu and Fuguo neighborhoods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408658Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:20:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will test sections of leaking pipeline in parts of Pingtung County on October 19, with intermittent brief water outages. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408657Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:20:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some neighborhoods in Daxi and Longtan districts, Taoyuan City, due to routine leak repairs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408655Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:20:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some neighborhoods in Longtan District, Taoyuan City, due to routine leak repairs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408871Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊10/16 biotech stock roundup: TLC-KY halts trading; 昱展新藥 files an application with the FDA; 華宇藥 obtains a patent; 藥祇 resolves to establish a U.S. subsidiary and set a cap of 5 million shares for a private placement and cash capital increase; 泰福-KY's chief commercial officer retires. 漢達 and 安克 post the biggest gains, while 浩鼎 has the biggest decline. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408870Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊藥祇 (7878) board resolved on 115/10/16 to conduct a private placement of common shares for a cash capital increase, capped at 5,000 thousand shares (5 million shares), with a par value of NT$10 per share. Eligible strategic investors will be the subscribers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408869Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊藥祇生醫股份有限公司 board resolves to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in the United States to pursue industry partnerships and investment, and authorizes the chairman to handle matters involving amounts below US$1 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408868Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊藥祇 (7878) board resolves to hold an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on December 17, 115. The main agenda includes revising the corporate governance and sustainability development codes, changing the use plan for cash capital increase proceeds, revising the articles of incorporation and shareholders' meeting rules of procedure, conducting a private placement of common shares for a cash capital increase, applying to list the shares on a stock exchange or OTC market, lifting restrictions on newly elected directors' involvement in competing businesses, and a full re-election of 8 directors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408867Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊TLC-KY (7924) will suspend trading from Oct. 19, 115, with the approval of 櫃買中心, pending the release of material information. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408866Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊晟德 (4123) announced that R&D head Tsai Pei-chen died on 115/10/15. R&D Division Manager Tsai Hui-ling will serve as acting head. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408860Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊Biotech stock news on 10/16 includes TLC-KY's trading suspension, 昱展新藥's application to the FDA, 華宇藥's patent acquisition, 藥祇's subsidiary establishment and private placement cash capital increase, and 泰福-KY's chief commercial officer retiring, as well as the day's price changes and institutional investor net buying and selling. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408626Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:00:54 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The KMT legislative caucus proposed the draft Special Act on Sharing Economic Gains and Stabilizing Livelihoods, calling for the cash handout to be increased to NT$20,000. The Legislative Yuan today voted 52-40 to send the bill directly to a second reading for negotiations. KMT caucus whip Fu Kun-chi said the party would push to complete legislation and distribution by the end of 2026. He also called for an additional NT$40,000 per person if excess tax revenue reaches NT$2 trillion in 2027. DPP legislator Wu Szu-yao criticized the KMT for forcing the vote and bypassing committee review, saying it infringed on executive authority. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408631Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:01:48 +0900Taiwan公視新聞英超曼城因財務公平競爭規定遭獨立委員會判定違反百項條款，引發利物浦球迷強烈不滿與懲戒呼籲；儘管球隊聲譽受損且在歐冠慘敗大巴黎，但阿布達比財團自2008年接手後對大曼徹斯特地區的數十億英鎊投資仍獲當地居民肯定。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408633Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:54:44 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Russian director Julia Loktev made the 6-hour documentary My Undesirable Friends, Part 2: Exile, documenting how independent journalists were forced to leave the country after war broke out and continued reporting the truth abroad. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3408632Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:53:13 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A social media-fueled craze for Philippine purple yam has swept Europe and the United States, driving up demand and sending production to a record low. The 2025 harvest was only nearly 12,500 metric tons, the lowest in nearly 5 years. The government is considering export restrictions to protect the variety and market competitiveness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-21/index-en-p2.html#n3409396Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會Medical groups issued a statement on proposed amendments to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, opposing a measure that would provide care for older people by exempting almost everyone from paying premiums. They said it would weaken National Health Insurance funding, create intergenerational inequity and crowd out medical resources.