# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-18 09:00–12:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 55 items from 4 sources; Japan, 37 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Nippori-Toneri Liner: Personal Training Gym TOKIEL Akatsuchi Elementary School-mae Branch [4-chome, 30-13 Higashiogu, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo] opens at Akatsuchi Elementary School-mae Station

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000129111.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365735-en.html
- anchor: #n3434640
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TIU、TOKIEL

株式会社TIU opens the personal training gym “TOKIEL Akatsuchi Elementary School-mae Branch” in Arakawa-ku, Tokyo, and is running a campaign offering a free trial session and waiving the enrollment fee.

Facts:
- Regular price: ¥6,600
- Regular enrollment fee: ¥22,000
- 10% off all plans
- Recruitment ratio: over 50 applicants per position
- 200 hours of TOKIEL-style curriculum
- 毎月2回
- 4-session ticket, 40 minutes per session
- ¥29,920
- Campaign price: ¥26,928
- Unlimited visits, 30 minutes per session
- 59,400 yen.
- Campaign price: ¥53,460
- 16 sessions, 50 minutes per session
- 220,000 yen
- Campaign price: ¥198,000
- 11,000 yen
- Continuation for at least 3 months
- Capital: 5,000,000 yen

## Building the context and purpose of work across the organization: infographic materials released on connecting lessons from the field to future instructions and decisions

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:28:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000322.000068315.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365718-en.html
- anchor: #n3434569
- Companies mentioned: リクエスト株式会社

リクエスト株式会社, which conducts research in organizational behavioral science based on data from 980 companies and 338,000 people, has released for free an infographic titled “Building the Context and Purpose of Work Across the Organization,” which helps reassess purpose based on facts from the field and connect it to the next instruction.

Facts:
- 980 companies
- 338,000 people

## 給食の残りでコンポスト、育てたミニトマトを地域の介護施設へ。SDGsに取り組む唐津市・玉島小学校の児童11名が、ペットボトルキャップをキーホルダーにアップサイクル

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:08:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000184.000142434.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365687-en.html
- anchor: #n3434168
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人唐津Farm&Food、Precious Plastic 唐津、玉島小学校、竹木場小学校、小川小中学校、唐津南高校

NPO法人唐津Farm&Foodは2026年9月29日、唐津市・玉島小学校で児童11名を対象にペットボトルキャップをキーホルダーにアップサイクルするワークショップを実施した。

Facts:
- 11 pupils
- Sept. 29, 2026

## Official pop-up store to mark the 1st anniversary of the Netflix film “K-Pop Demon Hunters.”

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:01:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000152655.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365688-en.html
- anchor: #n3434169
- Companies mentioned: 重星戦略大阪株式会社、Netflix、重星戦略We’s Star、BCT社、統一時代百貨 DREAM PLAZA 夢広場、統一夢時代ショッピングモール 高雄ブランチ

To mark the 1st anniversary of the Netflix film “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” 重星戦略大阪株式会社 has been holding official pop-up stores as part of an Asia tour since July 2025. Events in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung have concluded successfully, and a move into Shibuya, Japan, is also planned before the end of the year.

Facts:
- 1st anniversary of streaming
- Launched in July 2025
- With a history spanning 120 years

## Opening Oct. 30 (Fri.): Oita-born, always-crowded mala tang specialty restaurant “Fu En Mala Tang” is finally coming to Shimajiri District, Okinawa! Expanding across the country with the goal of opening 100 locations

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000179076.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365692-en.html
- anchor: #n3434172
- Companies mentioned: TPS株式会社、イオン南風原

TPS株式会社は、麻辣湯専門店「福恩（フーエン）麻辣湯」を2026年10月30日に沖縄県島尻郡のイオン南風原に出店する。同ブランドは全国50店舗体制で展開中であり、今後は100店舗展開を目指している。

Facts:
- Oct. 30, 2026
- 50-store system nationwide
- Approx. 50 kinds of ingredients

## Top 5 most desirable areas to live in Koto Ward: Results announced

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000167372.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365691-en.html
- anchor: #n3434171
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フィリアコーポレーション、フィリアコーポレーション

A survey by 株式会社フィリアコーポレーション on the most desirable areas to live in Koto Ward found Toyosu in 1st place, Monzen-Nakacho in 2nd, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa in 3rd, Kameido in 4th and Toyocho in 5th.

Facts:
- Valid responses: 200 people
- 1st place: Toyosu (65 votes)
- 2nd place: Monzen-Nakacho (43 votes)
- 3rd place: Kiyosumi-Shirakawa (36 votes)
- 4th place: Kameido (20 votes)
- 5th place: Toyocho (15 votes)
- Other (21 votes)
- More than 1,000 consultations handled

## murffin discs, launched by Shibuya eggman, a long-established live music venue in Shibuya, Tokyo, marks its 20th anniversary with a major event bringing together a stellar lineup of artists. The event will air and stream on WOWOW in December!

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008976.000001355.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365689-en.html
- anchor: #n3434170
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WOWOW、Shibuya eggman、murffin discs、WOWOWオンデマンド、Lemino

An anniversary festival featuring SUPER BEAVER, sumika, Macaroni Enpitsu and others, celebrating the 20th anniversary of murffin discs, the label run by Shibuya eggman, a long-established live music venue in Shibuya, Tokyo, will air and stream on WOWOW in December.

Facts:
- 20th anniversary
- 3 acts
- Oct. 18
- December
- 1 month
- Oct. 18, 2026

## Mobilizing one of the world’s largest AI swarms, with 5,000 agents per day across multiple vendors: Japanese-developed AI “Fuga 5000” released for developers

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:56:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000158.000082094.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365652-en.html
- anchor: #n3434040
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KandaQuantum、Claude Code、Codex、Gemini、Grok、Kimi、Google Antigravity

株式会社KandaQuantumは、AIエージェントの群れ（スウォーム）を指揮するオーケストレーター『Fuga』の正式版『Fuga 5000』を開発者向けにリリースした。同製品はClaude Code、Codex、Gemini、Grok、Kimiなどのサブスクリプションと連携し、1台のMacから1日最大5,000体規模のエージェントを自律的に配分・管理できる。

Facts:
- 1日で5,441体のエージェント
- Autonomously allocated to 349 tasks
- $150 for the first month
- Work that would cost about $475
- Approximately $47
- 1,285-agent swarm demonstrated stable operation in real-world testing
- 1日2,000体超を指揮
- Exceeding ¥1 billion

## Developing the ability to verify context and purpose at work: practical materials released on expanding collaboration with AI beyond assigned tasks

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:47:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000321.000068315.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365653-en.html
- anchor: #n3434041
- Companies mentioned: リクエスト株式会社

リクエスト株式会社 has released for free practical materials titled “Developing the Ability to Verify Context and Purpose at Work,” which help people develop the ability to check the context and purpose behind assigned tasks.

Facts:
- 980 companies
- 338,000 people

## ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 公式戦 10月18日開催 木下マイスター東京vs 岡山リベッツ 対戦オーダー発表

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:45:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003259.000038094.html
- anchor: #n3434042
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人Ｔリーグ、ノジマＴリーグ、木下マイスター東京、岡山リベッツ

ノジマＴリーグ2026-2027公式戦、10月18日に木下マイスター東京対岡山リベッツの対戦オーダーを発表。

Facts:
- 2026-2027
- Oct. 18

## The seas and nature of Karatsu and Saga, with sourced data. “Karatsu Data Bank” launches with 11 data pages on fish catches, marine litter, plastics, tourism, population and migration, among other topics

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000142434.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365594-en.html
- anchor: #n3433914
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人唐津Farm&Food、特定非営利活動法人唐津Farm&Food、Anthropic社、bloomlabs

On October 12, 2026, NPO法人唐津Farm&Food launched “Karatsu Data Bank” on its website, publishing data on the seas and nature of Karatsu and Saga across 11 pages. Sources are cited, and AI (Claude by Anthropic社) was used to prepare and verify the material.

Facts:
- 11 data pages
- Assessment table covering 71 measures
- 10 key messages
- 9 errors
- 5.4 million (6%)
- 6.4 million (7%)
- $5.36 million
- $6.93 million

## 67.5% of married people do not exchange Christmas gifts. Meanwhile, about 70% of those who do exchange gifts want to continue doing so

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000144334.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365592-en.html
- anchor: #n3433913
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社システムリサーチ、創作品モールあるる、あるるモール

創作品モールあるる, operated by 株式会社システムリサーチ, surveyed 400 married men and women about exchanging Christmas gifts. 67.5% said they do not exchange gifts, while about 70% of those who do said they want to continue.

Facts:
- 67.5% of married people do not exchange Christmas gifts
- Survey of 400 married men and women aged 20–60 nationwide
- 交換を続けたい理由1位は「相手に喜んでもらいたい」63.6％

## What should we direct our ability to work alongside AI toward? Infographic materials released on understanding context, purpose and ways of thinking together

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:30:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000320.000068315.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365591-en.html
- anchor: #n3433915
- Companies mentioned: リクエスト株式会社

リクエスト株式会社, which conducts organizational behavioral science research based on data from 980 companies and 338,000 people, has released for free an illustrated guide titled “What Should We Direct Our Ability to Work Alongside AI Toward?” It explains how people and AI can work together by sharing context, goals and ways of thinking.

Facts:
- 980 companies
- 338,000 people

## Now open in Okazaki City: The storage facility “スペラボ岡崎竜美西店” opened on Nov. 1, 2026!

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000872.000062166.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365593-en.html
- anchor: #n3433916
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社UKCorporation、UKCorporation、(株)UKcorporation、アユカワTV

The Okazaki Tatsumisho branch of “スペラボ,” a storage facility operated by 株式会社UKCorporation, will open in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026. A special discounted rental rate is being offered as an opening campaign, and the facility is available to both individuals and businesses.

Facts:
- 800 stores
- More than 23,000 rooms
- 0.5 tatami mats
- Approximately 18–36 units
- Approximately 72–144 units
- 800,000 vacant homes
- As little as 1 hour
- オープン1年以内
- More than 23,000 rooms

## Even after keeping it up for a long time, 91.1% are still concerned. Just 3.6% of men have had the effects of hair-loss treatments checked through measurements and diagnosis by a specialist.

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:13:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000181511.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365552-en.html
- anchor: #n3433900
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バイオテック

According to a survey conducted by 株式会社バイオテック, 91.1% of men who have been addressing hair loss for 3 years or more still have concerns, while just 3.6% have had the effects checked through measurements and diagnosis by a specialist.

Facts:
- The longest-lasting measure was “3 years or more”
- 64.7% of men have taken measures
- Survey of 493 men in their 20s to 60s

## 430 people over 2 days; all 150 prepared coasters were gone. At Youme Town Saga, coasters featuring “バルたん” of 佐賀バルーナーズ and 馬渡島 were made from bottle caps

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000182.000142434.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365553-en.html
- anchor: #n3433901
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人唐津Farm&Food、NPO法人唐津Farm&Food、Precious Plastic 唐津、佐賀バルーナーズ、佐賀県循環型社会推進課、呼子小学校、唐津南高校

NPO法人唐津Farm&Food took part in the “Plastic Waste Reduction Fair vol. 3,” held at Youme Town Saga on Oct. 3 and 4, 2026, and held a workshop making coasters from plastic bottle caps. Attendance over the 2 days reached 430, and all 150 prepared coasters sold out. A talk show featuring Keisuke Mashiba of 佐賀バルーナーズ was also held on the 2nd day.

Facts:
- Two days: October 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Sunday), 2026

## KOI Thé introduces “Biscuit Marron Milk Tea,” a new drink combining chestnut and biscuit, available for a limited time starting Oct. 22 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000188033.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365563-en.html
- anchor: #n3433910
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KOI CAFE JAPAN、KOI Thé

株式会社KOI CAFE JAPAN will offer its new “Biscuit Marron Milk Tea,” made with marron paste and biscuit crunch, for a limited time at all 7 locations in Japan starting Oct. 22, 2026.

Facts:
- October 22, 2026 (Thu.)
- All 7 locations
- S ¥680
- M ¥780
- L ¥880
- 2006
- 2015
- 17 countries worldwide
- More than 700 stores

## AI analysis of securities reports from 3,817 listed companies found that 60.6% cited labor shortages and securing talent as risks; of those, 7.1% mentioned using AI as a countermeasure

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000185093.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365562-en.html
- anchor: #n3433909
- Companies mentioned: ゴムマリ株式会社

ゴムマリ株式会社 said its AI analysis of securities reports from 3,817 listed companies found that 60.6% (2,315 companies) cited labor shortages and securing talent as risks, while just 7.1% (164 companies) mentioned using AI as a countermeasure.

Facts:
- 60.6%
- 2,315 companies
- 7.1%
- 164 companies
- 17.8%
- 412 companies

## 【ARROW TREE】A festive Christmas adorned with Amaou strawberries and Sorauki strawberries. 2026 Christmas cakes generously filled with the appeal of fruit are here!

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000097805.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365560-en.html
- anchor: #n3433908
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社金平堂、ARROW TREE、株式会社ユニークファースト、阪神梅田店、阪神百貨店、Cake.jp

The fruit sweets brand “ARROW TREE” is offering 2026 Christmas cakes made with Amaou and Sorauki strawberries at locations including its Kyoto Sanjo and LAQUE Shijo Karasuma stores and 阪神梅田店. A chocolate tart made for frozen delivery will also be sold exclusively on Cake.jp.

Facts:
- Christmas 2026
- ¥6,601 (tax included)
- ¥4,701 (tax included)
- ¥7,351 (tax included)
- ¥6,001 (tax included)
- ¥1,350 (tax included)
- ¥1,381 (tax included)
- ¥1,251 (tax included)
- ¥1,281 (tax included)
- ¥3,800 (tax included)

## Build a mechanical qilin from 1,623 pieces. Launch of an LED-lit “Mechanical Qilin Metal Model”

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000183978.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365559-en.html
- anchor: #n3433907
- Companies mentioned: 碩輝網絡貿易有限公司、BLDB、SHUEI NETWORK TRADING CO., LTD.

BLDB, operated by 碩輝網絡貿易有限公司, will launch an LED-lit mechanical qilin metal model assembled from 1,623 metal parts.

Facts:
- 1,623 pieces
- About 45 cm long
- About 10–15 hours
- Product weight: about 2,000 g
- Price: ¥50,398

## Crisp, fluffy, and melting away like a cloud. Introducing the new “Chocolat Cielo.” Available exclusively at 大丸札幌店, opening Oct. 21 as Hokkaido’s first permanent store. A new “fresh” texture, with airy cream sealed inside thin chocolate.

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000354.000026789.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365558-en.html
- anchor: #n3433906
- Companies mentioned: メゾンカカオ株式会社、MAISON CACAO、メゾンカカオ、大丸札幌店、大丸北海道店、ときいろベリーファーム

Kamakura-based chocolate brand “MAISON CACAO（メゾンカカオ）” will open its first permanent store in Hokkaido at 大丸札幌店 on Oct. 21, 2026, and launch its new “Chocolat Cielo” exclusively the same day.

Facts:
- Oct. 21, 2026
- 3,240 yen including tax
- 10 pieces each

## 【Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture】Global Style, a custom suit specialist, opens a new store on the 2nd floor of the large shopping center ららぽーと湘南平塚! “Custom Suit Combo Fair” now running for a limited time at all stores!

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000409.000019787.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365557-en.html
- anchor: #n3433905
- Companies mentioned: グローバルスタイル株式会社、ららぽーと湘南平塚、Berwick1707

グローバルスタイル株式会社 opened a new store, “GINZA Global Style Comfort ららぽーと湘南平塚 Store,” on the 2nd floor of the large shopping mall ららぽーと湘南平塚 on Oct. 9. It is the company’s 3rd store in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Facts:
- Starting October 9 (Friday)
- On the 2nd floor
- Operating 3 stores
- More than 10 suit designs in total
- About 5,000 fabric options

## New store opens in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture! Save on everyday essentials at “Watts with Hamayama Lapita Store.”

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000412.000084599.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365556-en.html
- anchor: #n3433904
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワッツ、ラピタはまやま

株式会社ワッツ opened a new store, “Watts with Hamayama Lapita Store,” in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, on Oct. 18, 2026. The company had reached 1,931 stores nationwide as of the end of Sept. 2026 and plans further openings.

Facts:
- Oct. 18, 2026
- 1,931 stores
- ¥440.29 million

## メ～テレ “Dodesuka+” presenter and announcer Satoko Mogi to publish her first picture book, “Mochimochi Piyopiyo”!

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001600.000014977.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365555-en.html
- anchor: #n3433903
- Companies mentioned: 名古屋テレビ放送株式会社、メ～テレ、株式会社KADOKAWA、KADOKAWA、Amazon、楽天ブックス、丸善 名古屋本店、hoshinoshoten.jp

メ～テレ announcer Satoko Mogi will publish her first picture book, “Mochimochi Piyopiyo,” through 株式会社KADOKAWA on Dec. 16, 2026. The list price is ¥1,980.

Facts:
- Wednesday, December 16, 2026
- 1,980 yen
- 32 pages

## Picture book “Mochimochi Piyopiyo” by メ～テレ announcer Mogi, known for “Dodesuka+” and other programs, goes on sale!

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000020387.000007006.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365554-en.html
- anchor: #n3433902
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、KADOKAWA、メ～テレ、名古屋テレビ放送、Amazon、楽天ブックス、丸善 名古屋本店、hoshinoshoten

株式会社KADOKAWA will publish the first picture book by メ～テレ announcer Satoko Mogi, “Mochimochi Piyopiyo,” on Dec. 16, 2026.

Facts:
- We will publish the picture book “Mochimochi Piyopiyo” on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026
- List price: ¥1,980 (¥1,800 before tax)
- Pages: 32

## Korean self-photo booth “DON’T LXXK UP,” known for its high-angle shots, makes a full-scale entry into Japan! Limited-time stores to open one after another in Tokyo (新宿マルイ本館) and Osaka (なんばマルイ)

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:50:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000135210.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365529-en.html
- anchor: #n3433896
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PRISM.ER、マルイ、新宿マルイ本館、なんばマルイ、DON’T LXXK UP、ENJIN、吉本興業、ALPHA DRIVE ONE、Snow Man

The Korean self-photo booth “DON’T LXXK UP” is making a full-scale entry into Japan through 株式会社PRISM.ER. Limited-time stores will open at 新宿マルイ本館 and なんばマルイ, with a Halloween collaboration featuring 吉本興業 group ENJIN.

Facts:
- Oct. 17, 2026
- March 31, 2027
- Oct. 22, 2026
- February 24, 2027
- 11:00〜20:00
- 600 yen
- 700 yen
- 1,500 yen

## 【神戸阪急】英国王室御用達「LAUNER LONDON」期間限定ショップ登場。エリザベス2世女王陛下が生涯愛したバッグ

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000075189.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365530-en.html
- anchor: #n3433897
- Companies mentioned: LAUNER LONDON、株式会社H.I.T.、神戸阪急

英国王室御用達バッグブランド「LAUNER LONDON」が、2026年10月14日から27日まで神戸阪急本館2階にて期間限定ショップを開催。エリザベス2世女王陛下の生誕100周年記念モデル「トラヴィアータ」などを取り扱う。

Facts:
- October 14, 2026 (Wed.)
- Tuesday, October 27
- Founded in 1940
- 100th-anniversary special edition

## Explaining the work of building markets to expand a stock-based society: Free release of materials based on behavioral science and organizational research

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:40:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000319.000068315.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365495-en.html
- anchor: #n3433772
- Companies mentioned: リクエスト株式会社

リクエスト株式会社 has released free explanatory materials for executives and staff at housing-related companies, titled “Expanding a Stock-Based Society: The Work of Creating Markets,” based on behavioral science and organizational research.

Facts:
- Data on 338,000 working people at 980 companies

## Let AI handle data analysis with Claude and ChatGPT subscriptions. Desktop AI agent “Kari” adds automated CSV and Excel analysis features

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:39:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000190819.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365494-en.html
- anchor: #n3433773
- Companies mentioned: GotoAI株式会社、Block, Inc.、Agentic AI Foundation、The Linux Foundation、Anthropic PBC、OpenAI, Inc.

GotoAI株式会社 has added a new feature in version 0.7.3 of its desktop AI agent “Kari” to automate data analysis of CSV and Excel files using Claude or ChatGPT subscriptions.

Facts:
- Version 0.7.3
- CSV files with more than 200,000 rows
- More than 70 AI providers
- As of October 2026
- Organizations with fewer than 100 people
- Evaluation use for up to 60 days
- By the end of February 2027
- 207,636 transaction price data records

## Actor Keisuke Higashi, who appeared in the film “Blue Lock” and “Kamen Rider Mace,” to release a photobook for the first time in 6 years! A volume brimming with the appeal of his 30s

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003537.000006568.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365496-en.html
- anchor: #n3433774
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東京ニュース通信社、東京ニュース通信社、TBS、東海テレビ、フジテレビ、テレビ朝日、SHIBUYA TSUTAYA、HMVエソラ池袋、ブックファースト新宿店、Amazon、楽天ブックス、セブンネットショッピング、アニメイト通販

東京ニュース通信社は、俳優の東啓介による6年ぶりの最新写真集「東啓介最新写真集（仮）」を2027年1月8日に発売する。定価4,400円。

Facts:
- Releasing a photobook for the first time in 6 years
- A towering height of 190 cm
- List price: 4,400 yen

## All-you-can-drink for 2 hours with draft beer included for 300 yen (330 yen including tax)! “博多大衆酒場 あいらしか 町田店” grand opening on Sunday, October 25, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000035671.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365464-en.html
- anchor: #n3433623
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FS.shake、博多大衆酒場 あいらしか 町田店、あいらしか

The Hakata cuisine izakaya “あいらしか” will open in Machida, Tokyo, on October 25, 2026. As part of its opening campaign, 2 hours of all-you-can-drink including draft beer will be available for 300 yen (330 yen including tax).

Facts:
- 300 yen
- 330 yen including tax
- 2 hours
- 99 yen
- 109 yen
- 250 seats in total

## 【Free appraisal】Time for an autumn cleanout! “高価買取おたからや” is holding a special purchasing fair at “トライアル西友武蔵新城店” in Kawasaki, Kanagawa! | Monday, October 19–Sunday, November 1

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000437.000080252.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365463-en.html
- anchor: #n3433622
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いーふらん、高価買取おたからや、トライアル西友武蔵新城店、E-swing-PREMIUM-、E-CRUISE、フィットネス&ストレッチ 健康の森

株式会社いーふらん will hold a special purchasing fair for “高価買取おたからや” at “トライアル西友武蔵新城店” in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, from October 19 to November 1.

Facts:
- More than 2,070 locations worldwide
- High rating rate 96.2%
- Foreign-made gold ingot, 1kg: ¥30,002,000
- Accessories found at a family home (K18, 238.9 g): ¥5,368,400
- Bracelet purchased overseas (K22, 79.1 g): ¥2,164,300

## アベイル to hold “アベイルスーパーWeek” in stores and online starting Monday, Oct. 19! Featuring trendy products and character goods using アベイル original art!

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000488.000066095.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365462-en.html
- anchor: #n3433621
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社しまむら、アベイル、株式会社サンリオ、サンリオ

The casual brand “アベイル,” operated by 株式会社しまむら, will hold “アベイルスーパーWeek” for 3 weeks at its stores and online starting October 19. Campaign activities will include selling trend-focused products and collaboration items with サンリオ, as well as distributing coupons.

Facts:
- Starting Monday, 10/19
- 1,800 yen before tax
- ¥4,400 or more, including tax
- 300 yen off
- Purchases of 6,600 yen or more, tax included
- ¥8,800 or more, including tax
- 100 winners
- 50 winners

## 【Campaign launches】Menopause care app JoyHer to launch “Know myself, care for myself” on October 18 in conjunction with World Menopause Day

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000122669.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365469-en.html
- anchor: #n3433627
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社YStory、京都大学医学部附属病院、ロート製薬株式会社、IMS

株式会社YStory will launch a campaign for the JoyHer app on October 18 in conjunction with World Menopause Day. Activities will include a consultation service with Dr. Miho Egawa of 京都大学医学部附属病院, a fluctuation-pattern check, an SNS repost campaign, and a free trial of the paid version. ロート製薬株式会社 is sponsoring the campaign.

Facts:
- Campaign period: Sunday, 2026.10.18–Wednesday, 11.18
- Generally, ages 45–55 are considered a guideline
- Refers to the approximately 10 years before and after menopause
- Check your current “fluctuation” pattern in 1–2 minutes
- 5 winners will be selected by lottery
- 30 winners by lottery
- 1,000-yen e-gift
- 1-month free trial of the paid version of JoyHer

## 13-inch tablet “T65” 22% off during the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days! Available for a limited time at 24,899 yen

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000604.000080488.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365468-en.html
- anchor: #n3433626
- Companies mentioned: TECLAST、Amazon、GUANGZHOU SHANGKE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HK) LIMITED、Google、YouTube、ChatGPT、Gemini AI、UNISOC、商科グループ

During Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, TECLAST will sell its 13.4-inch tablet “T65” for 24,899 yen, 22% off its regular price of 31,900 yen.

Facts:
- 22% off
- 24,899 yen
- 31,900 yen
- 13.4 inches
- 120Hz
- 26GB memory
- 128GB storage
- Expandable up to 2TB
- 8000mAh

## “Basic Public Relations Practice Master Crash Course” (日本広報教育センター) adds an “AI assistant feature” and launches as a new version on October 17! Strong support for more efficient review, instant answers to questions, and better knowledge retention

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000818.000033279.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365466-en.html
- anchor: #n3433625
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カレー総合研究所、日本広報教育センター、井上戦略PRコンサルティング事務所

日本広報教育センター, advised by Takehisa Inoue of 株式会社カレー総合研究所, will begin offering a new version of its “Basic Public Relations Practice Master Crash Course” with an AI assistant feature on October 17.

Facts:
- 10 secrets to attracting media coverage

## A despised wife, now adored by her husband in this life?! The holy knight husband who couldn’t stand even a finger touching him in their previous life now asks her for “purification” every night for some reason

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000965.000003707.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365465-en.html
- anchor: #n3433624
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カカオピッコマ、SMARTOON、C&C Revolution Inc.

Exclusive distribution of the new SMARTOON title “My Holy Knight Husband Asks Me to Purify Him Every Night” will begin on October 18, 2026, on “ピッコマ,” operated by 株式会社カカオピッコマ.

Facts:
- First 20 episodes released at once
- Surpassed 50 million cumulative downloads

## Some seniors may be exempt from health insurance premiums; Shih Chung-liang warns costs could rise and be shifted to people aged 15 to 64

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:51:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610180038.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365742-en.html
- anchor: #n3434642

Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang said that subsidizing health insurance premiums for seniors who meet broad eligibility criteria with the central government budget would leave the health insurance fund in deficit, potentially forcing premium increases and shifting the burden to people aged 15 to 64.

Facts:
- People aged 15 to 64
- Comprehensive income tax rate below 20%
- NT$3,000
- 2027
- Exceeds NT$1 trillion
- An estimated 83% of seniors would qualify
- Net income of NT$1.33 million
- About NT$40 billion needed this year
- Increase to NT$62.86 billion in 2049

## China sanctions officials from Taiwan's diplomatic allies; DPP says Beijing acts like an international thug

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:51:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610180037.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365743-en.html
- anchor: #n3434643

China sanctioned officials from Paraguay and Belize. The DPP's China Affairs Department condemned Beijing's actions as those of an international thug and called on it to withdraw the sanctions and stop its military threats.

Facts:
- Two Foreign Ministry orders
- Issued on the 12th
- 1151018

## 疑因生活習慣糾紛持刀殺人 嘉義1男遭逮移送

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:46:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610180036.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365744-en.html
- anchor: #n3434644
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央通訊社

A man surnamed Li in Chiayi City was stabbed to death by a man surnamed Chen following a dispute over lifestyle habits. Chen fled, but police arrested him last night and referred him to prosecutors on suspicion of murder.

Facts:
- Li, 60
- Chen, 72
- At around 3 a.m.

## Tensions persist in the Black Sea; Romania says it shot down 2 Russian drones

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:42:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610180035.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365736-en.html
- anchor: #n3434641
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、NATO、北大西洋公約組織、北約

Romanian air force 2 F-16 fighter jets shot down 2 Russian drones that entered its airspace over the Black Sea. Foreign Minister Toiu confirmed that 北約 would discuss the matter on the 20th.

Facts:
- 2 Russian drones
- Air force 2 F-16 fighter jets
- Discussed on the 20th
- About 20 kilometers away
- 7 crew members
- Shot down 4 invading drones

## Hsinchu City to add 4th fixed-site respite care center from 10/23; parents can book online

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:39:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610180034.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365727-en.html
- anchor: #n3434638
- Companies mentioned: 玄奘大學、北區居家托育服務中心

The Hsinchu City Government announced that a 4th fixed-site temporary childcare center will open in the North District, offering weekday and evening services from 10/23. Parents can book through the Hsinchu Tong app or the city's online services platform.

Facts:
- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Children aged 6 months or older and under 6 years
- At least 2 hours
- NT$200 per hour

## Japanese expert focuses on waters east of Taiwan: “A shared interest of Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines”

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:38:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610180033.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365728-en.html
- anchor: #n3434639
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、九州大學比較社會文化研究院、中共、自衛隊、日美同盟

Chisako Masuo, a professor at Kyushu University in Japan, said China's law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan would continue and become more established, adding that the area is a shared interest of Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines. She said Xi Jinping prioritizes domestic politics and the mission of unifying Taiwan, and is strengthening his means through gray-zone strategies and the establishment of a militia system. She added that he is seeking to break the U.S.-centered international order and that the Taiwan issue could become a flashpoint for war between the United States and China.

Facts:
- The 14th of this month
- 1151018

## U.S. midterm elections draw near; Los Angeles “No Kings” protest focuses on mobilizing early voters

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:35:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610180032.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365721-en.html
- anchor: #n3434636
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、ICE、美聯社、美國汽車協會、AAA

With the U.S. midterm elections approaching, thousands took part in a “No Kings” protest in Los Angeles, with a focus on mobilizing people to vote early. Organizers hope to turn the energy in the streets into votes to counterbalance power in Congress. Protesters focused on everyday concerns including gasoline prices, immigration policy and the cost of living.

Facts:
- Fewer than 3 weeks
- The 4th time
- Nov. 3
- Organizer 50501 SoCal
- An average of $6.24 per gallon
- Equivalent to about NT$53 per liter
- Rose by about 3 tenths and 3 hundredths
- U.S. average of $4.31 per gallon
- 218 Republican seats in the House
- Democrats hold 214 seats
- Another 1 independent lawmaker
- 2 vacancies
- 53 Republican seats in the Senate
- Democrats hold 45 seats
- Another 2 independent lawmakers

## Taichung City Government: Taichung Arena construction ahead of schedule, expected to be completed in year 119

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:34:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610180031.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365722-en.html
- anchor: #n3434637
- Companies mentioned: 台中市政府建設局、日本隈研吾建築都市設計事務所、九典聯合建築師事務所、台灣人壽保險股份公司

台中市政府建設局表示，台中巨蛋工程進度超前，已進入主體工程階段，整體進度近20%，預計民國119年完工；同時中市府與台灣人壽簽署BOT案，推動「台灣超巨蛋」計畫。

Facts:
- Overall progress nearing 20%
- Originally scheduled for 15.07%
- ROC year 119
- Site area of about 6.95 hectares
- Total floor area of about 134,000 square meters
- 4 basement floors
- Main venue: 4 above-ground floors
- Auxiliary venue: 3 floors
- Main venue planned to seat about 15,500
- Auxiliary venue to seat about 3,000
- Reverberation time kept under 2 seconds
- At least 45,000 seats

## Philadelphia Semiconductor Index continues to fall; analysts see short-term catch-up pressure on Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:23:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610180030.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365711-en.html
- anchor: #n3434403
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、施羅德、三星、海力士、台積電、永豐金投顧

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index continued to fall, nearing its previous low, and analysts said Taiwan stocks face short-term catch-up pressure. Foreign investors made record sales, while 永豐金投顧 and 施羅德 said 台積電 and the AI industry still have positive long-term prospects.

Facts:
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell another 443.93 points last Friday
- Down 11.4% for the week
- Taiwan stocks fell 2,202.18 points last week
- A decline of 4.47%
- The weighted index closed at 47,111.26 points
- Fell more than 16%
- A decline of less than 6%
- Foreign investors sold NT$586.228 billion in Taiwan stocks
- Net sales of NT$302.555 billion on Thursday alone

## Rising dementia risk prompts life insurers to plan joint policy-management mechanism

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:21:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610180029.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365713-en.html
- anchor: #n3434404
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、衛福部、國泰人壽、國壽、南山人壽、台灣人壽、台壽

As the number of older people with dementia in Taiwan grows, 國泰人壽 is planning to introduce a “joint policy-management mechanism” by the end of this year. It would allow policyholders to designate relatives to help check policy details and file claims while they are still mentally capable. Insurers including 南山人壽 and 台灣人壽 are also continuing to offer long-term care insurance products specifically for dementia or related needs.

Facts:
- About 400,000 older people in Taiwan have dementia
- About 10,000 younger people develop dementia each year
- 國壽 currently has 6 policies
- 南山人壽 offers 8 long-term care products
- 台灣人壽 currently offers a total of 14 policies related to dementia
- Including 3 policies specifically for dementia
- 11 policies covering critical illnesses, specified illnesses and long-term care
- Nearly 120 newly trained insurance consultants

## Rubio: Trump delays Russia sanctions for 60 days to assess global economic impact

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:15:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610180028.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365693-en.html
- anchor: #n3434173
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、福斯新聞頻道

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump had paused the implementation of comprehensive sanctions and tariffs on Russia for 60 days to assess their impact on the global economy. The move drew criticism from both parties in Congress and comes amid the effects on energy prices of conflicts involving Iran, Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

Facts:
- For 60 days
- The bill passed in September
- 1151018

## Xi Jinping visits computing-power industry in Inner Mongolia, warns against disorderly growth and blind competition

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:12:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610180027.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365694-en.html
- anchor: #n3434174

Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping visited the computing-power industry in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, on the 16th. He said computing-power advantages should be turned into development advantages and warned against disorderly growth, blind competition and “involution.” Ulanqab is a hub node in China's integrated national computing network. As of August 2026, its computing capacity reached 190,000 PF.

Facts:
- The 4th visit to the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
- China's 8 major computing-power hub nodes
- One of 10 major data center industry clusters
- Computing power reaches 190,000 PF
- Smart computing accounts for more than 90%

## Russia rules trucks from 4 Chinese automakers fail safety requirements, bans them from market

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:09:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610180026.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365677-en.html
- anchor: #n3434045
- Companies mentioned: 中央訊息、中央社、東風、福田、江淮、徐工、一汽、陝汽、起亞、KIA、福特、Ford、俄羅斯聯邦技術規範與計量局、Rosstandart、俄羅斯衛星通訊社

The 俄羅斯聯邦技術規範與計量局 has banned some trucks and special-purpose equipment made by Chinese automakers including 東風、福田、江淮 and 徐工 from the market for failing to meet safety requirements. The automakers have suspended sales and drawn up plans to address the issues.

Facts:
- 3 Chinese automakers
- In a report dated the 18th

## 胡連 launches first international acquisition in 50 years; Zhang Zixiong says it is ready to compete on the world stage

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:07:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610180025.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365678-en.html
- anchor: #n3434046
- Companies mentioned: 胡連、中央社、比亞迪、長安汽車、吉利汽車、奇瑞汽車、日媒

胡連成立50年啟動首起國際併購案，擬投資取得義大利汽車線束製造商8成股權，董事長張子雄宣示公司將開始打世界盃，拓展國際市場。

Facts:
- 50th birthday.
- 8成股權
- Founded in June 1977
- 超過7成以上營收來自中國
- Global vehicle sales total about 95 million
- China accounts for nearly 30 million of those
- Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles in 2025
- Japanese automakers’ 25 million vehicles
- Proposed price: 5.76 million euros
- About NT$214 million
- It took 2 or 3 years
- Retain a 20% stake
- By 2030
- 目前的3成
- 提升到4成

## 盼增導遊領隊人力 觀光署放寬應考資格

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:06:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610180024.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365679-en.html
- anchor: #n3434047
- Companies mentioned: 觀光署、中央社

To increase the number of tour guides and tour leaders, the 觀光署 has announced relaxed exam eligibility rules, scrapping the high school diploma requirement and allowing current and former college students to apply. It has also waived the requirement to authenticate Chinese translations.

Facts:
- Taiwan has 49,345 tour guides
- There are 74,724 tour leaders
- Students in the fourth year or above at 5-year junior colleges
- Before June 30, 3 years after the assessment results are announced

## South Korean expert backs Taiwan’s drone development; ‘Hellscape’ scenario helps strengthen Taiwan Strait deterrence

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:02:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610180023.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365674-en.html
- anchor: #n3434044
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、海洋委員會、海委會、韓國國家戰略研究院、台灣國防部、美國、中國、阿拉聯合大公國、UAE、烏克蘭

Ryu Je-seung, president of the 韓國國家戰略研究院, praised Taiwan’s accelerated development of drone capabilities, saying it aligns with the “Hellscape” concept put forward by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief Paparo. He said deploying large numbers of unmanned systems could delay an adversary’s actions and strengthen deterrence in the Taiwan Strait. He recommended that Taiwan continue advancing a 1.5-track dialogue platform, acquire more offensive and defensive drones, and establish a command-and-control system coordinating all branches of the armed forces. He also said that if a Taiwan Strait crisis broke out, South Korea could offer support through diplomatic backing, humanitarian aid and military assistance via the U.S.-South Korea alliance.

Facts:
- 2026 Maritime Security International Conference
- 海洋委員會（海委會） held an event on the 14th
- 1.5-track dialogue platform
- South Korea deployed the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system in 2016
- Served as head of the Defense Policy Bureau at South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense from 2013 to 2017
- (Editor: Lin Kelen) 1151018

## Environmental certification exams switch to computer-based testing; expected to save 170,000 sheets of paper annually

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:59:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610180022.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365655-en.html
- anchor: #n3434043
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國家環境研究院、國環院

The 國家環境研究院 is switching to computer-based testing for the first time since it began administering environmental specialist certification exams in 1989. It plans to extend the change to 7 major categories and 22 environmental certifications, with an estimated annual saving of 170,000 sheets of paper.

Facts:
- 1989
- 330,000 test takers
- 7 categories
- 22 items
- 170,000 sheets

## State-owned investment trust 四-in-one merger advances; aiming for board approval on 10/22

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:53:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610180021.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365610-en.html
- anchor: #n3433919
- Companies mentioned: 第一金投信、兆豐投信、華南永昌投信、合作金庫投信、財政部、金管會、公平會、中央社

公股投信四合一整併邁步，第一金、兆豐、華南永昌、合作金庫投信擬以持股比重過半的第一金投信為存續公司，各金控將於10月22日同步召開董事會通過合併案，並向金管會、公平會送件申請。

Facts:
- Oct. 22
- NT$390.366 billion
- About 9% of the overall market
- Climbed to 12th place

## T3X Cares basketball camp takes root in local communities; Chien Wei-chuan coaches Indigenous children

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:47:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610180020.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365606-en.html
- anchor: #n3433918
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國家運動產業發展中心、社團法人中華民國3x3籃球協會、台北永豐旺寶球隊

The final stop of the “T3X Cares Basketball Dream Takes Root” camp was held at Bihou Elementary School in Nan’ao Township, Yilan County. Taiwanese basketball legend Chien Wei-chuan coached Indigenous children, with the aim of sharing care and support through basketball activities.

Facts:
- 1151018

## Ukraine: Oleshky becomes ‘death trap’ as residents face hunger crisis

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610180019.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365595-en.html
- anchor: #n3433917
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社、聯合國、紅十字國際委員會

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russia of turning the town of Oleshky into a “death trap,” where residents face severe hunger and shortages of medical supplies. A 聯合國 monitoring team said the local population had fallen from 24,000 before the war to about 1,700.

Facts:
- Prewar population: about 24,000
- Now only about 1,700 residents remain
- Including 47 children
- Leaving 1 ambulance driver dead
- Another 40 people were injured

## 5 Chinese military vessels and 9 government ships near Taiwan; military keeps close watch

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:28:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610180018.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365588-en.html
- anchor: #n3433912

The Ministry of National Defense released an update on Chinese military aircraft and vessels, reporting that from 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today it detected 5 Chinese military vessels, 9 government ships and 2 sorties by Chinese military aircraft crossing the median line and entering airspace in the northern and central regions. The military used aircraft, vessels and shore-based missile systems to monitor and respond closely.

Facts:
- 5 Chinese naval vessels
- 9 government ships
- 2 sorties by Chinese military aircraft

## Cost-of-living and education issues spark protests in France; violence on a scale unseen in decades

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:17:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610180017.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365585-en.html
- anchor: #n3433911
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社、法新社、法國總工會、LSU、紐約時報、France 2、國際特赦組織

Nationwide protests over the cost of living and education in France escalated into the most serious violent clashes in decades. Although hundreds of thousands took part in peaceful marches, radical groups attacked government offices and shops, leading to nearly 8,000 arrests. The government pledged to increase resources for teachers and withdraw some planned tuition increases.

Facts:
- About 1,200 people were arrested
- A total of 550,000 people joined the marches
- An estimated 800,000 people joined
- The city hall, which is more than 140 years old
- Nearly 8,000 people have been arrested in the protests
- About 900 police officers and more than 350 students and school staff were injured
- Deploy 3,000 substitute teachers
- Nearly 100,000 students have completed the assessment

## 3,000 ‘No Kings’ events across the U.S. urge voters to cast ballots early in midterm elections

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:10:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610180016.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365546-en.html
- anchor: #n3433898
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、同道會

About 3,000 “No Kings” events are being held across the United States on the eve of the midterm elections, urging voters to cast their ballots early to demonstrate the power of public opinion. The events, promoted by democracy watchdog groups including 同道會, aim to secure a democratic victory through high voter turnout and prevent election fraud.

Facts:
- The 66-year-old Democrat
- The 4th “No Kings” event
- Nov. 3 (Election Day)

## Xiaoliuqiu’s “Island Open-Air Stage” wraps up amid festivities; Pingtung Light Festival follows

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:06:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610180015.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365547-en.html
- anchor: #n3433899
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、屏東縣政府

The “Island Open-Air Stage” music event on Xiaoliuqiu wrapped up last night, with a finale drone show featuring images including sea turtles. The 屏東縣政府 said the old street lights will remain on through Jan. 3 next year, as part of the “Pingtung Light Festival.” The next stop will illuminate Wandan Forest Park on the 25th.

Facts:
- The event kicked off in a festive atmosphere at the Xiaoliuqiu helipad on the evening of the 17th
- From the 17th through Jan. 3 next year
- The event began at 4 p.m. yesterday
- The second stop will light up Wandan Forest Park on the 25th
- The third stop returns to Pingtung City on Nov. 7

## Trump delays sweeping sanctions on Russia; U.S. lawmakers say Putin got the best birthday gift

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:41:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610180014.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365497-en.html
- anchor: #n3433775
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、華盛頓郵報、Washington Post

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying the implementation of a sweeping new sanctions package targeting Russia, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers across party lines who said the move was a concession to Putin and the “best birthday gift” he could receive. Trump also announced imports of diesel from Russia to lower energy prices, prompting questions about whether the move was linked to pressure from the midterm elections.

Facts:
- Top 5 importing countries
- The U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3
- Trump joined forces with Israel to go to war against Iran in late February

## “Just bring your bags and move in”: Life insurers pour money into the senior-living housing market

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:38:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610180013.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365491-en.html
- anchor: #n3433771
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央社記者、台灣人壽、中國信託樂活、日本東急不動產、中信科大、凱基人壽、新光人壽

Life insurers are actively pursuing business opportunities in the senior-living market. 台灣人壽 is planning health-oriented residences in Tainan, Taichung and Kaohsiung; 凱基人壽 is investing billions of dollars to acquire a site in Taipei’s Xinyi District and enter the senior-care housing market; and 新光人壽 is building monthly-rental apartments in the Xinban Special District.

Facts:
- Investing billions of dollars
- Subsidiary established in August 2025
- Plans to build 100 rooms
- Monthly rent of about NT$40,000
- Residents aged 50 and older
- The 4,815-ping superficies project at the Lu Bao Plant
- Construction is expected to take about 6 years
- Seniors aged 75 and older
- Fees start at about NT$70,000 to NT$98,000 per month

## Wu Derong: Typhoon Pabuk to peak in strength on 10/19, forecast to approach Taiwan as a severe typhoon

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:31:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610180012.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365487-en.html
- anchor: #n3433674
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署、中央大學大氣科學系、氣象應用推廣基金會

氣象專家吳德榮表示，強烈颱風薔琵預計於10月20日達強度顛峰，歐洲模式模擬顯示其路徑大多以強颱強度直撲台灣，北轉機會低；中央氣象署同時發布高溫資訊，提醒台南、屏東注意攝氏36度以上高溫。

Facts:
- Tomorrow and the 20th
- 36 degrees Celsius
- The 21st and 22nd
- The 23rd and 24th
- This year’s No. 29

## Satellite images reveal Kim Jong Un’s private luxury yacht off North Korea’s Wonsan coast

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:20:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610180011.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365483-en.html
- anchor: #n3433628
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、英國廣播公司新聞網、BBC News、BBC、聯合國

Satellite images show an 80-meter luxury yacht equipped with a 50-meter swimming pool frequently appeared near the Kalma Peninsula off North Korea’s Wonsan coast from July to mid-October. Experts and North Korean defectors believe it is reserved for Kim Jong Un and his family.

Facts:
- Equipped with a 50-meter swimming pool
- 80-meter luxury yacht
- From July to mid-October
- An estimated 40% of the population is malnourished
- The 29-meter Princess

## How to choose a used car without getting ripped off? Expert tips: If you smell “this odor” inside, stay away—you could end up paying over the odds

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171702
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365621-en.html
- anchor: #n3433982
- Companies mentioned: Quartz、消費者報告、Consumer Reports

外媒《Quartz》引述美國「消費者報告」提供二手車選購建議，提醒民眾注意泡水、事故及火燒車風險，並透過檢查車內異味、生鏽跡象、內裝匹配度及專業設備檢測里程與機械狀況，以確保購車安全。

Facts:
- Car parts exposed to floodwater, such as wires, connectors and electronic systems, may be damaged and could even suffer electrical failures or catch fire.
- A persistent musty smell inside a car, or rusty screws and large water stains on the headlights or doors, could indicate that the vehicle has been flooded.
- If collision damage is not properly repaired, it can compromise the vehicle’s structural integrity and further affect its steering and braking performance.
- The high temperatures of a fire can severely damage a car’s structure and mechanical and electrical systems, making it unsafe to drive.
- To find out whether a used car has hidden problems, you cannot rely solely on its appearance and dashboard readings; you need to check whether the mileage and engine running time are reasonable.

## It wasn’t Empress Dowager Cixi! Puyi named him the “greatest culprit in the fall of the Qing,” and a 1 decision by Qianlong’s great-grandson doomed the dynasty

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173376
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365619-en.html
- anchor: #n3433981

The last emperor, Puyi, accused Prince Qing Yikuang of being the greatest culprit in the fall of the Qing dynasty. Yikuang won Cixi’s favor with his calligraphy, later formed a corrupt alliance with Yuan Shikai, and helped bring about the emperor’s abdication, ending Qing rule.

Facts:
- In his memoir, My First Half of Life, Puyi blamed Prince Qing Yikuang as the greatest culprit in the Qing Empire.
- Yikuang was a great-grandson of the Qianlong Emperor, but his family fell into decline after his father’s generation lost a power struggle.
- 奕劻因書法好獲慈禧賞識，並在戊戌政變中協助鎮壓維新派。
- Yikuang formed a financial and political alliance with Yuan Shikai and extensively sold official posts.
- On February 12, 1912, Empress Dowager Longyu issued the edict of abdication, ending the Qing dynasty’s 268-year rule.

## Taitung Slow Food Festival takes place Oct. 24-25, bringing nighttime food memories to life!

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173382
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365620-en.html
- anchor: #n3433980

The 2026 autumn Taitung Slow Food Festival, “Night Dining Table,” will be held October 24-25 at Taitung Xinsheng Plaza, with support from the Taitung County Government. Focusing on “nighttime food memories,” the event will highlight local food culture and sustainability through five themes and invite the public to take part.

Facts:
- The 2026 autumn Taitung Slow Food Festival, “Night Dining Table,” will take place October 24 (Saturday) and 25 (Sunday), from 17:00 to 22:00 at Taitung Xinsheng Plaza.
- Taitung County Magistrate Jao Ching-ling said the Taitung Slow Food Festival, founded in 2017, has continued to uphold “good, clean and fair” as its core principles.
- The event features five themes: Slow Food Market, Slow Food Talks, Slow Food Songs, Slow Food Utensils and Slow Food Tours.
- Admission is free on both days. Disposable tableware will not be provided anywhere at the event, and visitors are encouraged to bring their own.
- This autumn, the festival starts with “food eaten at night” and revisits nighttime dining memories across generations in Taitung.

## What is the real polling gap between Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang? Shen Cheng-nan offers 2 observations: one of them appears to be ahead

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:47:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173400
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365622-en.html
- anchor: #n3433983
- Companies mentioned: 戴立安、信民兩岸研究協會、國民黨、民進黨

民調專家戴立安公布之台北市長民調顯示蔣萬安與沈伯洋支持度僅差1.2%。精神科醫師沈政男觀察國民黨內無緊張反應，推測蔣萬安實際領先，並呼籲相信選民智慧。

Facts:
- 戴立安、信民兩岸研究協會9月公布的台北市長民調顯示蔣萬安支持度41.7％、沈伯洋為40.5％。
- The gap in support between Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang is 1.2 percentage points.
- Psychiatrist Shen Cheng-nan shared his observations in a Facebook post and inferred that Chiang Wan-an was ahead.
- 沈政男指出民進黨黨內民調只有三個人看得到，其中一個是賴清德。
- 沈政男認為如果黨內民調跟戴立安民調一樣咬得那麼近，國民黨一定會緊張起來。

## Weekly weather forecast / Severe Typhoon Pabuk’s latest track points “straight at Taiwan”! Strongest winds and rain expected over the next 2 days; cooler, damp conditions arrive with a cold air mass from Wednesday

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:45:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173399
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365623-en.html
- anchor: #n3433984

Weather expert Wu Derong said severe Typhoon Pabuk is heading straight for Taiwan, with little chance of turning north, and is expected to peak on the 19th or 20th. He also warned of temperatures reaching 36 degrees in Tainan and Pingtung. The northeast monsoon is expected to bring cooler, rainy weather from Wednesday, while the typhoon’s impact over the weekend remains to be seen.

Facts:
- The Central Weather Administration warns of temperatures above 36 degrees in Tainan and Pingtung
- No. 29 Typhoon Pabuk has strengthened into a severe typhoon and is expected to reach peak intensity Monday or Tuesday
- The latest European ensemble tracks mostly head toward Taiwan, with a lower chance of the storm turning north
- The northeast monsoon will strengthen Wednesday through Thursday, bringing rain to windward areas and lower temperatures
- Typhoon Pabuk may affect parts of the country Friday through Saturday; the actual impact will depend on its track

## No need to put bread in the oven to reheat it! Expert shares 1 trick for “quick reheating in 2 minutes,” making it crisp outside and soft inside, just like freshly baked bread

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:45:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173375
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365624-en.html
- anchor: #n3433985
- Companies mentioned: 好市多、LASISA

好市多與日本媒體《LASISA》公開冷凍麵包保存與復熱指南。內容涵蓋切片與完整兩種保存法，以及烤箱、氣炸鍋、蒸鍋和平底鍋四種復熱技巧，旨在協助消費者維持麵包最佳口感。

Facts:
- 好市多分享的保存方式指出，依照特定方法包裝的麵包可冷凍保存15天。
- For regular bread, reheating in an oven at 180 degrees for about 2 minutes is recommended.
- For filled bread, reheating in an oven at 200 degrees for about 2 minutes is recommended.
- When heating bread in a frying pan, adding about 10 to 15 milliliters of water is recommended.
- Harder bread takes about 4 to 5 minutes to steam.
- Softer bread takes about 2 to 3 minutes to steam.
- Breads suitable for slicing, such as longan walnut bread and assorted bagels, can be cut into convenient portions before storage.

## Oct. 18 international news brief | Protests in France lead to arson and looting; Indonesian haze triggers ASEAN’s highest alert; Starlink speed limit set at 161 kilometers per hour

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:40:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173398
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365625-en.html
- anchor: #n3433986
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、BBC、《衛報》、美聯社、《華盛頓時報》、Axios、英國《電訊報》、IQAir、《馬來郵報》、新華社

This article rounds up major global news on October 18, including escalating violence at protests in France, Indonesian haze prompting ASEAN’s highest alert, controversy over Starlink speed limits and a diplomatic thaw in South America.

Facts:
- Nationwide protests erupted in France on Saturday. The BBC reported that at least 1,200 people were arrested, tear gas was fired in Paris, and a fire at Limoges City Hall caused part of the roof to collapse.
- The ASEAN Specialized Meteorological Centre has issued a Level 3 alert for the “Southern ASEAN region,” the highest level in its four-tier alert system, indicating a high risk of severe transboundary haze.
- Chilean President Kast arrived in Bolivia on Friday for the first state visit in more than 70 years, with trade, security and combating cross-border organized crime high on the agenda.
- Li Huifang, the head of a kindergarten in Maiji District, Tianshui, Gansu, was sentenced to life in prison for adding toxic ingredients to food, causing 247 children to have abnormal blood lead levels.

## What happened to the “imperial concubines” who remained in the Forbidden City after Puyi abdicated? Historical records reveal their true fate—and it is truly unexpected

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172987
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365627-en.html
- anchor: #n3433988

In 1924, Feng Yuxiang launched the Beijing Coup, ending the “little imperial court” life that had continued in the Forbidden City for 12 years after the Qing emperor abdicated. The last emperor, Puyi, was ordered to leave by a deadline. Guangxu’s widowed consorts, Consort Yu and Consort Jin, left the palace and lived in seclusion in Beijing, selling their jewelry to make ends meet until their deaths—a sign that the Qing imperial family had finally faded away.

Facts:
- After the Qing emperor abdicated, life in the “little imperial court” inside the Forbidden City continued for 12 years.
- The Republic of China government provided the imperial family with an annual subsidy of 4 million silver yuan.
- Feng Yuxiang launched the Beijing Coup in 1924, abolishing the imperial title and expelling the imperial family.
- On Nov. 5, 1924, Lu Zhonglin gave Puyi an ultimatum to leave within 3 hours.
- After leaving the palace, Guangxu’s widowed consorts, Consort Yu and Consort Jin, lived in Qilinbei Hutong in Beijing.
- Consort Yu and Consort Jin died in 1932 and 1933, respectively.

## How long should you keep a car before replacing it? Experts reveal the right time to trade it in: “Mileage alone is the wrong measure”—and how to save a bundle

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173169
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365626-en.html
- anchor: #n3433987
- Companies mentioned: CNBC、美國汽車協會、AAA、Edmunds

U.S. automotive and personal finance experts offer advice on whether to repair an old car or buy a new one, emphasizing that owners should assess the repair cost as a proportion of the car’s value, the vehicle’s reliability and the total cost of ownership, rather than relying on a single measure such as mileage or the cost of one repair.

Facts:
- According to a rule of thumb from AAA（美國汽車協會）, if a single repair costs nearly 50% of a vehicle’s current market value, it is worth reconsidering whether to keep it.
- Ivan Drury, director of market insights at automotive information platform Edmunds, said the 50% rule can be a starting point for an assessment, but reaching that threshold does not necessarily mean it is time to replace the car.
- Personal finance expert Jeff Judge advises against comparing only a new car’s monthly loan payment with the cost of a single repair on an old car. Instead, he says, calculate the total cost of ownership for both options to make a more comprehensive assessment of which is more economical.
- Some drivers may lose confidence in a car after about 45,000 miles because of breakdowns or reliability concerns; others can continue driving their vehicles even after more than 245,000 miles.
- For an old car that has been paid off, whether it is worth keeping depends on whether its ownership costs are lower than the cost of replacing it.

## 不鏽鋼鍋出現「彩虹紋」就要丟掉？日本大廠教簡單1招，快速清除恢復閃亮如新

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173329
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365628-en.html
- anchor: #n3433989
- Companies mentioned: 牛頭牌、宮崎製作所

This article explains that rainbow-colored stains on stainless steel pans are a normal result of mineral deposits or oxidation, not a quality issue. Citing 牛頭牌 and 宮崎製作所, it recommends boiling the pan with citric acid to restore its appearance and avoid waste.

Facts:
- Rainbow-colored stains on stainless steel pans are caused by minerals in water or food, such as calcium and magnesium, depositing on the pan when heated, or by oxidation of the pan’s surface.
- To remove rainbow stains from a stainless steel pan, add about 1 tablespoon of citric acid to clean water and bring it to a boil. Let it sit, then scrub with a sponge.
- 牛頭牌 and Japan’s 宮崎製作所 both say that rainbow stains on stainless steel pans are normal and there is no need to throw the pans away.
- Rainbow stains on stainless steel pans do not mean the material has deteriorated, and they do not affect the pan’s structure or normal use.
- Citric acid, available at dollar stores or supermarkets, can be used to clean rainbow stains from stainless steel pans.

## What sneakers do Taiwanese people love most? Insiders say young people favor these 2 brands: “They’re everywhere”—and you can buy N pairs without getting tired of wearing them

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171964
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365512-en.html
- anchor: #n3433838
- Companies mentioned: New Balance、亞瑟士

A Taiwanese online user’s observations of commuter outfits at train stations point to New Balance and 亞瑟士 as young people’s favorite brands, sparking discussion about comfort and style.

Facts:
- The shoes most commonly worn by people in Taiwan are New Balance and 亞瑟士 sneakers.
- Clogs and casual slippers are also popular footwear in Taiwan, ranking among the top four.
- Common footwear in Taiwan typically costs between 2,500 and 3,500 yuan.
- Men prefer black shoes, women like white shoes, and older people favor gray shoes.
- One online user said wearing 亞瑟士 sneakers cured their plantar fasciitis, which had troubled them for 2 years.

## Zhang Junning reportedly bought 256 lots of 藥華藥 and “made more than 100 million”! She confirms she sold all her shares and reveals the story behind the investment: “A beautiful misunderstanding”

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173168
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365511-en.html
- anchor: #n3433837
- Companies mentioned: 藥華藥、台灣凍卵協會

Actress Zhang Junning has denied rumors that she made more than 100 million yuan from investing in 藥華藥, saying she has sold all her shares and disputing reports of huge gains. She said her original aim was to support a medical research and development project, stressing that the whole matter was “a beautiful misunderstanding.”

Facts:
- Zhang Junning has sold all her 藥華藥 shares and denied reports that she made more than 100 million yuan.
- Rumors have circulated that Zhang Junning acquired 256 lots of 藥華藥 shares in 2022 at 235 yuan per share.
- Zhang Junning invested in 藥華藥 to help fund a research and development project and support medical research.
- 藥華藥 closed at 1,205 yuan on Oct. 15.
- Zhang Junning called the investment discussion “a beautiful misunderstanding.”
- Zhang Junning had her eggs frozen 2 years ago.

## A new mega-dome is coming to Taiwan! It will hold 45,000 people and feature a huge shopping mall and a baseball stadium—completion and opening dates revealed

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173374
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365510-en.html
- anchor: #n3433836
- Companies mentioned: 台中市政府、台灣人壽、中信金控、台灣超巨蛋開發股份有限公司、亞洲棒球總會、中信兄弟球團、日本火腿鬥士隊

台中市政府與台灣人壽於2026年10月16日簽署BOT合約，啟動投資600億元的「台灣超巨蛋」開發案。該場館位於水湳經貿園區，預計2031年啟用，將打造4.5萬人室內棒球場及商業複合園區。

Facts:
- 台中市政府於2026年10月16日與台灣人壽完成「台中市運動產業園區新建營運移轉（BOT）案」簽約。
- The venue has been officially named the “Taiwan Mega Dome,” with investment led by 台灣人壽, a subsidiary of 中信金控.
- The project’s investment is approximately NT$60 billion, making it one of Taiwan’s largest single sports venue development projects.
- The main facility will be a large indoor baseball stadium with a capacity of more than 45,000, accompanied by 2 hotels and a large shopping mall.
- The development team drew on the experience of ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO, the home stadium complex of the 北海道日本火腿鬥士隊.
- The planned O09 station on the Taichung Metro Orange Line will be about 400 meters from the site, or about a 6-minute walk.
- 台灣人壽 received approval from the Ministry of Economic Affairs on Sept. 1, 2026, to establish the project company 台灣超巨蛋開發股份有限公司.

## Taiwan Tourism Academy and 新竹市政府 to hold tourism development forum on Oct. 19; Mayor Kao Hung-an promotes tourism industry upgrades, focusing on city branding, smart tourism and international connections

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173390
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365513-en.html
- anchor: #n3433839
- Companies mentioned: 財團法人台灣觀光研訓院、新竹市政府

財團法人台灣觀光研訓院 and 新竹市政府 will co-host a tourism development forum on Oct. 19, led by Mayor Kao Hung-an. The forum aims to upgrade Hsinchu City’s tourism industry and connect it with international markets by integrating technology and local resources.

Facts:
- 財團法人台灣觀光研訓院 and 新竹市政府 will jointly hold the “2026 HCCGxTTI Hsinchu City Tourism Development Forum” on Oct. 19 at the Fleur Lis Hotel in Hsinchu City.
- The forum’s theme is “Hsinchu Takes Off and Connects with the World,” with a focus on city branding, smart tourism, sustainable development and international markets.
- Taiwan Tourism Academy was established in July 2026 and is dedicated to integrating government, industry and academic resources to upgrade Taiwan’s tourism industry and promote sustainable development.
- Mayor Kao Hung-an said Hsinchu City has rich cultural history, natural ecology and culinary resources, giving it strong potential for tourism development.
- The forum will explore how to integrate local resources, drawing on international city experiences and examining city branding, sustainable tourism and applications of artificial intelligence (AI).

## Don’t forget to claim the government’s cash giveaway! Everyone nationwide can get 100 yuan before Oct. 31—eligibility and how to claim it

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173163
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365514-en.html
- anchor: #n3433840

In October 2026, the Taipei and New Taipei city governments are working together to offer cross-city sports discounts across 25 public sports centers. Residents of any household registration can check in through the “My New Taipei City” App to receive a 100-yuan coupon. Taipei residents can redeem tickets through the U-Sport App and earn U Coins by accumulating exercise sessions, in a bid to encourage regular exercise.

Facts:
- From Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, 2026, the Taipei and New Taipei city governments are jointly running the “Sports Without Limits, Boundless Across Taipei and New Taipei” program, linking 25 public sports centers.
- People across Taiwan, regardless of household registration, can download the “My New Taipei City” App, activate a New Taipei Coin wallet and complete advanced real-name verification, then check in at a participating venue for a chance to receive a 100-yuan sports discount coupon.
- U-Sport members registered in Taipei can use 100 U Coins in their accounts to redeem a cross-city sports pass worth 100 yuan, valid at 25 partner venues across Taipei and New Taipei.
- Members who use a redeemed cross-city sports pass to enter and exercise at any of New Taipei's 16 partner national sports centers can earn an additional 5U in Leji Points.
- Taipei has launched the “More Exercise, Better Health” challenge. U-Sport members registered in Taipei who exercise at least 12 times can earn up to 200 U Coins in a single month.
- The 25 partner national sports centers across Taipei and New Taipei comprise 16 in New Taipei and 9 in Taipei. People can choose flexibly based on where they live, work, and commute.
- Real-name verification for advanced members of the “My New Taipei City” app is reviewed manually and takes about 3 to 5 business days.

## Government confirms cash windfall! Eligible people nationwide to receive “5,000 yuan in cash deposited automatically every month”; a look at who qualifies for the growth allowance and how much they will get

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11170660
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365517-en.html
- anchor: #n3433843

The Executive Yuan submitted a supplementary budget of 607.63 billion yuan for review, proposing monthly growth allowances of 5,000 yuan for people aged 0 to 18 starting in January 2027 to address the declining birthrate.

Facts:
- The Executive Yuan submitted a central government supplementary budget totaling NT$607.63 billion to the Legislative Yuan for review.
- The government announced plans to introduce a “growth allowance for ages 0 to 18,” which is expected to take effect as early as January 2027.
- Eligible children and young people can receive a monthly allowance of 5,000 yuan, providing support until they reach adulthood.
- Children aged 0 to under 6 can receive both the existing childcare allowance and the new 5,000-yuan growth allowance.
- The government introduced the policy in response to the declining birthrate crisis, with the National Development Council forecasting that Taiwan's population could fall below 20 million by 2045.

## 下班國際線》從洗臉到洗晶圓！台積電「鯨魚效應」帶動傳產，林宏文曝只剩4人小廠如何逆襲？

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173267
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365516-en.html
- anchor: #n3433842
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、風傳媒、中砂、花王、志聖、家登、萬潤、辛耘、漢唐、帆宣、鈺祥、新應材、長榮、華航、故宮

《下班國際線》專訪林宏文探討台積電「鯨魚效應」帶動傳統產業轉型。中砂、志聖、鈺祥等企業透過技術升級與長期驗證，成功切入半導體供應鏈，受惠於台積電龐大資本支出帶來的商機。

Facts:
- 林宏文指出台積電2026年資本支出規模約640億美元，折合新台幣近2兆元。
- 鈺祥 went through a business downturn. When the second-generation successor returned to the company, only four people remained on staff: his father, mother, secretary, and himself.
- 中砂 originally focused on industrial grinding and gradually entered the market for semiconductor wafer-related grinding and consumables as its technology advanced.
- 新應材早年從事面板相關化學材料，後來積極投入先進半導體製程材料並切入台積電3奈米、2奈米供應鏈。
- 家登 Chairman Chiu Ming-chien said that as AI chips grow in size, the shift toward square substrates is an inevitable direction for advanced packaging.

## Labor Ministry announces cash payments! New program launches nationwide, with up to 62,400 yuan deposited directly; eligibility, application period, and process for living assistance funds

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173379
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365515-en.html
- anchor: #n3433841

The Labor Ministry announced that applications for living assistance funds for the school-age children of unemployed workers for the first semester of academic year 115 will close on October 19. The new rules lift restrictions on receiving duplicate assistance and offer additional benefits, with a maximum grant of 62,400 yuan per household.

Facts:
- Applications for the Labor Ministry’s “Living Assistance Funds for the School-age Children of Unemployed Workers” for the first semester of academic year 115 will officially close tomorrow (October 19).
- A single household can receive a maximum grant of 62,400 yuan.
- Major changes have been introduced this semester, substantially easing restrictions on receiving duplicate assistance and removing exclusivity clauses.
- The grant can be increased by 20% for people who are the sole providers for their households or families with 2 or more children enrolled in universities or colleges.
- The basic subsidy for each student at a private university or college is 26,000 yuan per semester.

## Behind the scenes》Why Lai Hui-yuan had to apologize after angering “the boss” Chia Yung-chieh: She read her statement seated and was corrected and told to stand

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173227
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365518-en.html
- anchor: #n3433845

During the 2026 local elections, DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te broke with his serious public image to show support for Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, appearing at a news conference in a floral shirt and singing on September 30. Party insiders said Lai was also closely monitoring the race behind the scenes and could quickly address potential setbacks, demonstrating his full support for Shen’s campaign.

Facts:
- Lai Ching-te attended the “Taipei Ocean Current” news conference on the morning of September 30, 2026, wearing a floral shirt.
- Lai Ching-te sang several songs in support of Shen Po-yang at a rally on September 6.
- Lai Ching-te said he was awaiting instructions from the campaign headquarters and would fully cooperate if asked.
- Lai Ching-te closely followed Shen Po-yang’s campaign behind the scenes and was able to respond quickly to unexpected developments.
- DPP insiders said Lai Ching-te had previously cultivated a serious image, but his recent actions have been uncharacteristic.

## Hsu Chien-hung’s column: A Double Ten tribute to the Flying Tigers—Remembering the American Volunteer Group heroes at Arlington National Cemetery

- Published: 2026-10-18T08:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11172128
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365452-en.html
- anchor: #n3433372

Hsu Chien-hung visited Arlington National Cemetery on Double Ten National Day to honor Claire Chennault and six members of the original Flying Tigers. The article clarifies the dispute over the Flying Tigers’ legitimacy, arguing that only the American Volunteer Group, which served under the Republic of China Air Force from 1941-1942, was the legitimate Flying Tigers, and details the combat records and honors of the six pilots buried there.

Facts:
- October 10 this year marks Double Ten National Day in year 115 of the Republic of China calendar. The writer visited Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia to pay tribute to General Claire Chennault and the six fallen pilots of the 1st American Volunteer Group.
- For veterans of the 1st American Volunteer Group, commonly known as the “Volunteer Group” (AVG), only the unit established on August 1, 1941, disbanded on July 4, 1942, and affiliated with the Republic of China Air Force qualifies as the legitimate Flying Tigers.
- The six Flying Tigers members currently buried at Arlington National Cemetery are Richter, Lawlor, Hou Wah-wai, McMillan, Mott, and Boyington.
- Born in Guangzhou, Hou Wah-wai was the only Volunteer Group pilot who spoke Cantonese. He received the Medal of Honor for an escort mission in the European theater.
- After the Volunteer Group disbanded, Boyington returned to the Marine Corps and became commander of the 214th Fighter Squadron (VMF-214), known as the “Black Sheep Squadron,” shooting down a total of 22 enemy aircraft.

## Is the U.S. stock market boom an illusion? AI bubble fears mount as S&P 500 faces risk of a 30% correction

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6632643
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365613-en.html
- anchor: #n3433920
- Companies mentioned: Bear Traps Report、雷曼兄弟、輝達、蘋果、Nike、麥當勞、家得寶、哈雷戴維森、Anthropic、OpenAI、CoreWeave

Larry McDonald, founder of Bear Traps Report, warned that concentration in index weightings driven by passive investing and unsustainable AI capital spending put the S&P 500 at risk of an internal collapse and a 30% correction. He recommended shifting to hard assets and bonds.

Facts:
- The technology sector has long accounted for nearly or more than 50% of the S&P 500, with the top 2 stocks at one point making up nearly 13% combined.
- Nike、麥當勞、家得寶、哈雷戴維森等消費與工業標的自高點回落30%至80%。
- Between 1968 and 1981, industrials, materials, and energy at one point accounted for about 50% of the S&P 500.
- In mid-October 2026, the Nasdaq and semiconductor sectors saw notable corrections, while the broader indexes remained relatively resilient.

## 微星, 技嘉, and 華碩 make a strong showing at OCP Summit; rack-scale liquid cooling and agentic AI emerge as key technology trends

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6632468
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365614-en.html
- anchor: #n3433921
- Companies mentioned: 華碩、技嘉、微星、輝達、技鋼科技、泰碩電子、超微、英特爾

Taiwanese manufacturers 華碩, 技嘉, and 微星 showcased next-generation hardware architectures at the 2026 OCP Global Summit, focusing on agentic AI and liquid cooling. Their new products support NVIDIA Vera, Groq 3 LPX, and HBM4 memory pools, reflecting the trend toward higher-density data centers and fully integrated rack systems.

Facts:
- 華碩, 技嘉, and 微星 all took part in the 2026 OCP Global Summit.
- 華碩 unveiled its new XA P2N-E2 server, designed for the heavy workloads of agentic artificial intelligence and reinforcement learning.
- 技鋼’s mass-produced NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 platform features a unified HBM4 memory pool of up to 20.7TB.
- 微星 and 輝達 have partnered to build a 48RU rack-scale system that can support up to 32 RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell graphics processors.
- 微星 has launched the WS300 desktop supercomputer, powered by a GB300 superchip and featuring 748GB of coherent memory.
- 技嘉 has made direct liquid cooling standard across its OCP ORV3 server product line.
- 華碩 has introduced an air-cooled, high-density server that supports eight AMD Instinct MI355X accelerators.

## AI power hogs are driving a “second energy revolution”! Traditional grids reach capacity as power infrastructure faces a once-in-a-decade wave of upheaval

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631919
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365615-en.html
- anchor: #n3433922
- Companies mentioned: 安葆、華城、大東電、士電、東元、凱旭投顧

Surging electricity use by AI data centers is straining traditional power grids, accelerating a second energy transition and the restructuring of power infrastructure. Taiwanese heavy electrical equipment makers such as 安葆 and 華城 stand to benefit over the long term from demand for high-voltage distribution and self-sufficient baseload power, thanks to their systems integration and overseas delivery capabilities.

Facts:
- The computing capacity of AI data centers worldwide is growing exponentially, pushing traditional grid capacity to its limits and delaying grid connections.
- Power transmission within data centers is rapidly shifting from traditional 480V AC to 800VDC high-voltage direct current.
- 安葆 (7792-TW) obtained a U.S. electrical and mechanical contractor license and is advancing modular prefabrication.
- 華城 (1519-TW) is benefiting from a North American shortage of large power transformers, with utilization at its new capacity remaining high.
- Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), with their high energy efficiency and short construction time, are becoming a baseload option to address AI power shortages.

## Noise fades, focus returns to fundamentals: Institutional investors eye Taiwan stocks, targeting core AI supply chains alongside diversified financial holdings

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:50:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6632471
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365507-en.html
- anchor: #n3433776
- Companies mentioned: 安聯投信、安聯台灣大壩基金、安聯台灣科技基金、安聯台灣高息成長主動式ETF基金

安聯投信 said the focus in Taiwan stocks is returning to fundamentals, recommending investors target core AI supply chains alongside diversified financial holdings.

Facts:
- 安聯投信 believes the market's focus in Taiwan stocks will return to corporate fundamentals.
- Rapid growth in AI inference demand is boosting demand for related components, including CPUs, high-speed networking, memory, storage and ABF substrates.
- 廖本隆, portfolio manager of 安聯台灣高息成長主動式ETF基金, said financial holding companies make up the portfolio's largest sector allocation.
- 蕭惠中 said the overall portfolio will continue to focus primarily on core AI supply chains, including IP/ASICs, advanced process technologies and packaging and testing, PCBs/CCLs, AI server components and optical communications.

## Trump still backs AI, but uncertainties remain! Why is the Texas gubernatorial race being cited as key to data center development?

- Published: 2026-10-18T09:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6631936
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365448-en.html
- anchor: #n3433311
- Companies mentioned: Evercore ISI、皮尤研究中心(Pew Research Center)、Cleanview、RealClearPolitics、Kalshi、Polymarket、Global X

Evercore analysts said that despite Trump's support for AI, the November gubernatorial election is a key risk. The Texas gubernatorial race in particular is seen as the biggest election-related risk, given the massive scale of local data center investment and uncertainty over the current construction ban.

Facts:
- Evercore ISI analysts said the Texas gubernatorial election is the biggest risk directly related to the election.
- Evercore analysts believe Trump may veto Democratic bills aimed at curbing AI.
- According to Pew Research Center data, Texas ranks second nationwide in the number of operating and planned data centers.
- A RealClearPolitics poll showed Republican incumbent Governor Abbott with a 48.6% approval rating.
- Prediction market Kalshi showed Democratic candidate Hinojosa with about a 25% chance of winning.
- If Abbott wins, the direction of future development will become clearer, but additional regulations may have to be followed.
- The Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ-US) is up 25% year to date.

## High-temperature information (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-18T08:24:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_heat_202610180724001&info=20040325
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365457-en.html
- anchor: #n3433457
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署 issued a heat advisory: Pingtung County is under an orange alert and Tainan City a yellow alert. People are advised to reduce outdoor activities and take precautions against the sun and stay hydrated.

Facts:
- 36-degree heat
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## High-temperature information (Pingtung County)

- Published: 2026-10-18T08:24:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_heat_202610180724001&info=20040324
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4365456-en.html
- anchor: #n3433456
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署 issued a heat advisory: Pingtung County is under an orange alert around noon on Oct. 18, and Tainan City a yellow alert. People are advised to avoid outdoor activities and take precautions against the heat.

Facts:
- 36-degree heat
- Effective time: 2026-10-18T07:23:00
- Expiration time: 2026-10-18T17:00:00