https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 55 items from 6 sources; Japan, 6 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/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409656Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:17:20 +0900Taiwan公視新聞日本氣象廳發生史上首次取消地震預警的烏龍事件，誤報6.9規模地震為9.9強震，導致札幌電車停駛及全國運動會暫停，目前原因調查中並排除網路攻擊。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409655Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:15:58 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Spain faces a shortage of 700,000 homes, with sharp rises in home prices and rents sparking protests. The central bank estimates a severe housing shortfall. Rising immigration and homes being converted into short-term accommodations have also made it difficult to find housing. After the government’s reform plan was rejected, Prime Minister Sánchez called an early election, leaving people worried about their housing prospects. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409654Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:03 +0900Taiwan公視新聞U.S. inflation data for September came in above expectations, with rising prices threatening Republicans in the midterm elections. Trump insists the economy is doing well, but high prices could affect the election outcome. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409653Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:11:33 +0900Taiwan公視新聞U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth announced plans to livestream the execution by firing squad of Hasan, the Fort Hood shooting perpetrator, prompting opposition from Vice President Vance, Republicans and most members of the public, who feared the footage could be used by terrorists. Trump initially supported making it public as a deterrent, but ultimately canceled the livestream plan after facing criticism that it lacked human dignity. The execution will still take place as scheduled. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409652Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:10:07 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Zelensky announced that the restrictions on attacks against Russian oil facilities have ended. Relations with the United States have become strained after the energy ceasefire collapsed, and he has turned to the EU for support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409673Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:02:02 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Civic groups are urging the government to implement a ‘severe cases first’ policy amid a shortage of foreign caregivers, to protect families with people who have severe disabilities and their right to hire caregivers. The 勞動部 said it has introduced related support measures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409672Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:59:44 +0900Taiwan公視新聞教育部 is considering legislation to codify the ‘Wu Pao-chun Clause’ and address inconsistent review standards for applicants to master’s programs with equivalent qualifications, as well as its potential misuse as a tool for degree laundering. The changes would also strengthen oversight and penalties. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409671Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:58:07 +0900Taiwan公視新聞8 students at Tianmu Junior High School felt unwell after lunch. The health department ordered 新北市愛欣食品有限公司 to stop providing meals and make corrections by a deadline. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409670Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:52:38 +0900Taiwan公視新聞After 17 years of work, the Tainan railway undergrounding project opened its first phase on Sept. 17, 2026. President Lai Ching-te attended the unveiling ceremony and apologized to the 340 households forced to relocate because of the ‘Tainan railway eastward relocation’ project. Since its approval in 2009, the project has sparked a decade of protests and relocation disputes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409669Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:50:37 +0900Taiwan公視新聞密爾瓦基釀酒人隊 swept 道奇隊 in 4 straight games to win the National League pennant and secure a World Series berth, ending 道奇隊’s three-peat dream. Shohei Ohtani hit a 3-run homer but could not stop the defeat. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409667Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:42:59 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A bus collided with a train at the entrance to the English Channel Tunnel, injuring 19 people. The crash occurred in an above-ground loading area, not underground. 歐洲之星 said the incident did not affect trains to and from London. Authorities are investigating the cause. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409666Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:38:53 +0900Taiwan公視新聞CNN reported that Trump is considering using the massive ‘Mother of All Bombs’ (GBU-43) around the midterm elections. Just over ten of the bombs have been made, and they have been used in the Afghanistan war and in a 2017 airstrike against 伊斯蘭國. Because of its enormous size, the bomb must be dropped from a modified C-130, making its use extremely dangerous against Iran’s modern air-defense missiles. Meanwhile, 葉門青年運動 continues to attack 沙烏地阿拉伯, leading to airport closures and a summit postponement. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409662Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:36:45 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A person surnamed Zhang running for Keelung city council and a borough chief surnamed Ding were questioned over alleged vote buying and released on bail of NT$300,000 and NT$100,000, respectively. Former Indigenous councilor Zhongren Dalusi and Tainan’s Wang Wenzong and his daughter also faced requests for detention or orders to post high bail over alleged vote buying or violations of the Anti-Infiltration Act. Independent councilor Zhang Fangli was barred from registering after the 中選會 ruled her ineligible because a conviction stripped her of civil rights. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409661Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:35:07 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced plans to lower the urban renewal threshold from 75% to 50% and add city staff to speed up reviews. Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang stressed the need to address bottlenecks in starting construction. The two also continued to clash over the relocation of Songshan Airport and policies for an AI industrial park, with officials from the Executive Yuan and central government agencies also taking part in discussions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409659Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:33:37 +0900Taiwan公視新聞經濟部長龔明鑫接受《彭博社》專訪，透露計畫在美國德州設立多座產業園區，協助台積電、鴻海等AI大廠供應商赴美設廠。同時輝達執行長黃仁勳宣布過去一年在歐洲投資80億美元。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409658Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:30:07 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Taiwan shares rebounded above 47,000 points on Friday, closing at 47,111. Foreign investors were net sellers, and the New Taiwan dollar weakened to close at 32.3. 台積電's earnings call failed to impress, and its share price fell, weighing on the index. The Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 12.16%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409668Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:20:03 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Under the influence of a strong El Niño current, rare tropical species including hammerhead sharks and brown-backed stingrays have appeared in California waters, and signs of olive ridley turtle nesting have been found for the first time. The ecological changes have boosted the local peak season for tourism and sport fishing, but have also raised concerns that winter storms could threaten coastal homes. Experts expect the phenomenon to fade in 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409664Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:11:58 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A car crashed out of control into a gas station in Shigang, Taichung, on the afternoon of the 16th, sparking a fire. The attendant was unharmed, and the fire was extinguished within half an hour. The driver was conscious, and alcohol and drug use were ruled out. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409663Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:07:03 +0900Taiwan公視新聞沈伯洋父親名下兩家公司遭中國國台辦懲戒，陸委會批評為赤裸裸的跨境介選與鎮壓；同時提及海基會指出台灣籍一貫道道親在大陸遭拘留案例增加，以及移民署驅逐涉嫌統戰的中國交換生。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409665Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:59:04 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The first 福衛8號 satellite, named 齊柏林, has sent back high-resolution images. 國家太空中心 said its assembly experience has matured and that it will advance automation. The second satellite, 8B, is expected to launch aboard a SpaceX rocket in the 1st quarter of 2027. The plan is to complete an 8-satellite constellation by 2031 to shorten the time needed to obtain images. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409660Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:55:38 +0900Taiwan公視新聞President 賴清德 told a financial program that electricity supplies would be stable through 2035 and that the share of renewable energy would rise to 30%. He said nuclear power would be restarted if it met three requirements: safety, nuclear waste management and social consensus. Meanwhile, 工研院 has established the TBC Photovoltaic Technology Alliance to accelerate the commercialization of solar cells. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409657Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:50:48 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to Article 22 of the Elderly Welfare Act in its third reading, exempting people aged 65 and older whose income tax rate is below 20% from health insurance premiums, with the central government covering the full cost. Health and Welfare Minister 石崇良 and 7 major medical associations opposed the measure, warning it could undermine the ability-to-pay principle, create intergenerational inequity and crowd out medical resources. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409591Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:38:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Legislative Yuan's passage in its third reading of an amendment to subsidize seniors' health insurance premiums has sparked debate within the pan-green camp over funding and policy consistency. Online users dug up similar pledges by pan-green candidates and accused the Democratic Progressive Party of applying a double standard. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409592Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:20:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Army Command held its annual Lu Sheng No. 2 exercise, in which Combined Arms 564th Brigade (the red force) advanced from Kaohsiung to Miaoli in 3 days, while the blue force's 269th Brigade withdrew. The exercise tested the use of M1A2T tanks, the TTN network and drones, while strengthening signature management and operational secrecy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409593Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:05:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A mainland Chinese exchange student surnamed 王 at National Taiwan University was deported by the 移民署 and barred from reentry for 5 years after posting insults against the president and advocating the elimination of the Republic of China's sovereignty. The university reiterated its respect for freedom of speech and law enforcement, and urged students to respect others as well. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409465Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:45:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒輝達親生子企業CoreWeave面臨信用風險警訊，執行長黃仁勳公開力挺該公司，並表示沒有必要為其提供財務後盾。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409595Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:19:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en of the Kuomintang held a large campaign rally in Gangshan on the evening of the 16th, drawing support from Wang Jin-pyng, Hou Yu-ih and Lu Shiow-yen. The event drew 30,000 supporters. Ko reaffirmed her commitment to working in Kaohsiung and presented policy proposals addressing population decline and infrastructure, projecting a united front in the push for victory. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409598Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A newly built road from Wenhua 1st Road to Qingshan Road in Guishan District, Taoyuan, opened to traffic on the 16th. The 350-meter road will ease traffic congestion at Airport MRT A7 Station. The project cost was reduced to NT$322 million and completed 210 days ahead of schedule, improving travel between New Taipei and Taoyuan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409607Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:06:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Responding to the Democratic Progressive Party and Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung's criticism that Kuomintang candidate Ko Chih-en puts party interests above public opinion, Ko hit back during the 2026 election campaign, questioning Lai's absence from Legislative Yuan votes on a NT$20,000 cash handout and a health insurance subsidy bill for seniors. She said politicians should be judged by their policies and performance in the legislature. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409608Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Czech crystal brand 摩瑟 is holding the Kaohsiung stop of its “2026 Moser Fantasia” touring exhibition, organized by its general agent 國裕精品. The exhibition features works including “Leda and the Swan” by master engraver Radek Svoboda, who is visiting Taiwan to showcase crystal craftsmanship. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409609Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Northern Branch YS held a seminar on the 16th, with 柯璟融 of 聯華林德氣體 discussing cross-disciplinary talent needs amid the net-zero transition and dispelling misconceptions about restrictions based on academic major. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409619Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The New Taipei City Government held an energy-saving charity event, bringing together businesses to donate more than NT$1.75 million worth of appliances. The initiative will help 90 disadvantaged households and 19 social welfare organizations replace old equipment to improve electrical safety and promote energy conservation and carbon reduction. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409620Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The winners of the 2026 New Taipei City Documentary Awards were announced on the 16th, with “Island Beneath the Wind and Shadows” taking the top prize. The free film festival begins tomorrow. The awards are also expanding international exchanges, bringing “New Taipei Day” to the Thailand Taiwan Film Festival and strengthening New Taipei City's profile as a hub for documentary filmmaking. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409633Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:02:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒苗栗縣政府 held a forum on the 16th, where County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin exchanged views with mid-level officials. Ye Yun of 《天下雜誌》 was also invited to share experience with AI transformation, with the aim of advancing the county's digital transformation and improving service quality. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409634Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Nantou County Government held a recognition ceremony on the 16th for exemplary couples celebrating golden, platinum and diamond wedding anniversaries. County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua honored 1,386 couples, calling them models of marriage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3412147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3412147Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Warsh remained silent at the IMF annual meeting and gave no hint of a rate hike in October, prompting markets to bet on a pause. He discussed AI's impact on economic demand and the bumpy process of realizing productivity gains, and announced that 聯準會 would give equal attention to regulatory and payment-system reforms. He cited former chair Volcker and others, signaling a new policy normal. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3412148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3412148Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:30:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Speculation about a 特斯拉-SpaceX merger is mounting. 巴克萊 sees the odds of a tie-up topping 50%, while Musk says the businesses have more overlap, drawing market attention to the potential for vertical integration in AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3412149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3412149Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Citadel Securities said the outlook for U.S. stocks in the fourth quarter was constructive but faced high earnings-season hurdles. S&P 500 EPS is expected to rise 27% year over year, with profit growth concentrated among a handful of tech giants, while retail investors are returning to AI-related industries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409531Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網巴克萊 strategists said AI investment was entering a mature phase and recommended cautious stock selection and diversifying into Europe. Chip stocks fell amid inflation and geopolitical concerns, while the bank advised investors to hold large technology stocks with sound fundamentals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409532Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網CoreWeave bond yields topping 15% have raised market concerns over the debt burden of AI. GMI Cloud founder Yeh Wei-yen contrasted those yields with its own low rate of 3.45%, highlighting Asian operators' funding-cost advantage and competitiveness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409533Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:20:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網高盛 forecasts that the Fed will pause rate hikes in October and deliver its final hike in December. Officials including Warsh have signaled a wait-and-see approach, markets have cut the odds of an October hike to 13%, and bets on a December hike have hit a record high. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409534Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Anthropic's credit rating was revealed for the first time at BB+, one notch below investment grade. The company is preparing a $60 billion financing package to buy AI chips. Its third-quarter revenue reached $16.8 billion, and it posted profits for two consecutive quarters. Infrastructure spending over the next decade is projected to exceed $500 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409405Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:50:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Jefferies analyst Dan Kirsch is bullish on a strong November and December for U.S. stocks, saying broader market rotation after the tech-stock pullback is a positive signal. BTIG analyst Jonathan Krinsky warned that while semiconductor stocks could rebound in the short term, historical patterns point to further downside later, with the S&P 500 potentially falling to 7,600. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409406Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:20:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stressed at a meeting in Bangkok that he could not tolerate underlying inflation exceeding 2%, reaffirming the direction of continued rate hikes. Markets expect no move this month, while the odds of a hike by year-end stand at 75%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409407Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網摩根士丹利警告記憶體股低本益比恐為估值陷阱，因股價拐點常領先盈餘頂峰。建議投資優先順序重排為AI算力、網路設備、記憶體晶片，並警示2027年產能釋放可能反轉供需。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409408Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Barron’s analyzes why 輝達 has been relatively resilient as semiconductor stocks sold off over concerns about AI debt. 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang clarified that the company does not need to provide financial guarantees for CoreWeave, easing market concerns. Technical indicators also show the stock approaching its 50-day moving average, with potential to rebound. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3412267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3412267Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:49:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESBigme announced the 13.3-inch color e-paper monitor “B13 Pro.” It supports a refresh rate of up to 60FPS, 3K resolution, and USB Type-C connectivity, and is scheduled to begin shipping on October 26, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3412268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3412268Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:45:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人九州みらい共創 held “SPACE FORUM 2026” in Hiroshima. Through keynote speeches by Dr. Howard G. Levine and Koichi Wakata, and talk sessions featuring 東洋電装, ひびき精機, and スペースポート高知, participants discussed the potential for the space industry to become a broad-based industry for regional businesses in Chugoku and Shikoku, as well as new business opportunities through technology transfer. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409651Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESポップコーン株式会社 released “Ranking of Prefectures That Attract and Send Out University Students [2026 Latest Edition],” based on statistical data from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Kyoto Prefecture ranked No. 1 for net inflow rate, while Tokyo had the nation’s largest net inflow by number of people. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409529Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:04:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn September 23, NPO法人スプラタルカ held the online “2026 Junior High School Students’ Global Meeting” for junior high school students from Japan, Malaysia, and Taiwan, where they shared ideas for new mechanisms to prevent war. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409492Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe junk removal service “まるっと本舗,” operated by SYSTR株式会社, is running a campaign in Kasukabe City only during November to collect Japanese-style room furniture, such as low tables, wedding chests, and floor chairs, in a single pickup. Customers using a flat-rate package can receive a discount of up to 1,000 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409493Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:49:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セルフプラス has begun accepting consultations to help businesses operating stores on ショップサーブ migrate to Shopify at a special price. The initiative follows the final report on unauthorized access to ショップサーブ published by 株式会社Eストアー on October 16, 2026, and offers security support and migration assistance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3412269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3412269Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:20:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA輝達 and 聯準會 reassured investors, helping European stocks close higher. London’s FTSE 100, Frankfurt’s DAX and Paris’s CAC 40 all rose. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409841Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:59:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATainan’s at-grade railway became history tonight. After President Lai Ching-te attended the opening ceremony, the last southbound Tze-Chiang Limited Express departed. The first phase of the Tainan railway underground project is scheduled to begin service tomorrow morning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409530Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:48:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAustralian Defence Force Chief Angus Campbell told 共同社 in an interview in Tokyo that Australia would closely monitor developments in the Taiwan Strait and the military buildup in the Indo-Pacific, but did not say whether it would deploy troops in the event of an emergency involving Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409527Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:03:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國民黨立委徐巧芯質疑空軍警衛營教召報到日撞期11月28日地方公職人員選舉投票日，空軍回應因場地受限無法提前施訓，僅能允許召員延至晚間8時報到。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409528Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:01:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS officials said President Trump did not ask for restrictions on Starshield service provided to Ukraine. Elon Musk had previously said the decision to impose restrictions rested with the US military and the president. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409676Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:40:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 said it must extend a water shutoff to carry out emergency leak repairs after encountering difficulties with 台電 high-voltage underground cable construction. The extension will affect several neighborhoods in Qieding District, Kaohsiung City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409677Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +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 East District, Hsinchu City, due to emergency repairs at the National Freeway 1 interchange. The outage will run from 2026年10月16日22:58 to 10月17日05:00. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409678Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:30:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will shut off water in parts of Wugu District, Taishan District and Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, to accommodate the permanent relocation work east of Wugong Road for the metro project. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261017-00/index-en.html#n3409923Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:17:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康The Heho健康 website offers a range of health management tools and information, including a BMI calculator, body fat calculator, vaccine assessment tool, BMR/TDEE calculator, medication lookup and pharmacy finder. It also covers disease symptoms, health and medical news, traditional Chinese medicine, fitness and beauty, mental health, parenting, and long-term care and hospice care.