https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 61 items from 5 sources; Japan, 17 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/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442505Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:50:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang held a campaign drive through Songxin District to promote his policy platform. Su Chun-huai, father of 超微 CEO Su Tzu-feng, and Premier Cho Jung-tai appeared to show their support. Shen proposed 4 policies, including the “Songxin Green Shade Plan.” Cho gave him a telescope, expressing hope that he would lead Taipei in a new direction. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442504Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:43:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe surnamed Lin owner and surnamed Liu employee in the car dealership murder case in Kaohsiung’s Nanzih District, who fled to South Korea, were returned to Taiwan under escort. Prosecutors applied for their detention without visitation after questioning them tonight. So far, 4 defendants have been detained, 1 juvenile has been placed in custody, and 1 suspect has been released on bail. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442361Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:00:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAmid weak domestic demand in China and intensifying competition from local automakers, Japanese carmakers are struggling in the Chinese market. 日產 sales plunged 61.6% in September, while 本田 fell 53.1%; local brands’ share of the overall market surged. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442240Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:47:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned that Chinese manufacturing is disrupting Europe’s economy and politics and fueling populism. He said China is making other countries more dependent on it through subsidies, production capacity advantages and strategies involving electric vehicles, contributing to the decline of Germany’s manufacturing sector and the rise of far-right forces. Sunak recommended that the UK join the EU’s “Made in Europe” mechanism and coordinate trade measures toward China to reduce dependence. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442239Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:43:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukraine is currently not authorized to use SpaceX’s Starshield service to carry out deep strikes inside Russia, and that the request is still under discussion. Rubio also rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s claim that restrictions on Starlink service were deliberate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442237Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:35:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio led more than 200 U.S. business executives on a visit to Uzbekistan, where he met with leaders from 5 Central Asian countries. He also plans to travel to India to meet local business leaders. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442235Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:25:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs winter approaches, Ukraine defied U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to stop attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia this year. The strike hit an oil terminal and logistics center in St. Petersburg, killing 1 and injuring 5. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442236Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:25:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic Progressive Party Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shih-chieh opened a campaign headquarters in the city’s northern district, with President Lai Ching-te and former President Tsai Ing-wen appearing in support. Lai criticized incumbent Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng for being distracted and argued that the new generation’s Huang should take over. Huang proposed a new approach to transportation governance and said Chang’s performance was unsatisfactory. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442233Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:17:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAComic artist Ao You-hsiang said his “Wulongyuan” trademark became invalid after someone else applied to have it revoked, and that he has hired a lawyer to handle the matter. 台北市漫畫從業人員職業工會 urged the relevant authorities to take notice of the case. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442232Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:12:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA味全龍隊 defeated 中信兄弟 3-1 in the Chinese Professional Baseball League championship series. Starting pitcher Mercedes faced off against his friend Felix and said he was concerned when Felix left the game with an injury. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442225Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:09:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChimpanzee Pao celebrated his 25th birthday. Trainer Atsushi Miyazawa rejected rumors that he had become “aggressive” and succeeded in having Pao live with his partner Poco and daughter Pudding. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442226Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:08:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui opened a joint campaign headquarters in southern Xinzhuang, drawing more than 5,000 people. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim appeared in support, praising her execution and communication skills and urging voters to support Su and several Democratic Progressive Party council candidates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442227Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA味全龍 contained key 中信兄弟 hitters in the first 2 games of the CPBL championship series, and manager Ye Chun-chang said their preparation had paid off. Today, impatience led to 2 failed steal attempts in the first inning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442223Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:02:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA運動部長李洋因識別證類別從「Sports Minister」被臨時變更爲「NPC Guest」，表達強烈不滿而缺席名古屋亞洲帕拉運動會開幕式，並已透過中華帕拉林匹克總會向亞洲帕拉林匹克委員會提出正式抗議。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442224Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:01:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中信兄弟隊 scored just 1 run across the first 2 games of the 中華職棒 championship series, suffering 2 consecutive losses. Manager Hirano Keiichi attributed the result to facing top pitchers who contained the team’s key hitters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442222Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:56:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADuring Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid’s visit to China, he proposed resuming talks on an extradition treaty shelved in 2018. The two sides agreed to begin negotiations soon to jointly combat transnational crimes including online scams, job scams and drug smuggling. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442100Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:55:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWei Chuan Dragons 20-year-old position player Tseng Sheng-an made his Taiwan Series debut in the opener, but nerves caused cramps in his hands and feet and a fielding error. After encouragement from coach Lin Chih-sheng, he hit a go-ahead 3-run homer in the bottom half, relieving the pressure and lifting the team.味全龍 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442101Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:49:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe campaign office of Kuomintang Yilan County magistrate candidate Wu Tsung-hsien accused Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lin Kuo-chang of copying his policy platform. Lin’s camp hit back, calling it mudslinging and smears, and urged Wu to open his campaign headquarters or reach out to local communities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442098Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:48:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korean media reported that, at Nvidia’s request, Samsung Electronics will use TSMC’s 3nm process to manufacture base dies for next-generation NVHBM, marking the first collaboration between the two companies at the HBM manufacturing stage.三星電子台積電輝達 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442099Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:47:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn Game 2 of the CPBL Taiwan Series, Wei Chuan Dragons’ Tseng Sheng-an made a fielding error but hit a go-ahead 3-run homer to help his team win. Manager Yeh Chun-chang praised his improved plate discipline and mental strength, saying he “shone but didn’t overheat.” He said the team would decide on future starting assignments based on its evaluation.味全龍隊 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441951https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441951Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:22:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKaohsiung council candidate Chiang Huang-nu was canvassing for votes when police held up a warning sign under the Assembly and Parade Act. Linda Arrigo, the American former wife of former Democratic Progressive Party chairman Shih Ming-teh, joined her and said it felt as though she were living in history. Police said the group had not applied for permission and numbered at least 3 people, while the Forest City Association questioned whether the action obstructed the election.森林城市協會 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441950https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441950Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:16:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA lawyer said amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act removed the legal basis for 2 types of subsidies for disadvantaged seniors. Ministry of Health and Welfare Deputy Minister Lin Ching-yi criticized the surprise amendment for lacking consultation.衛福部 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441946https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441946Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:06:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAnchen Biotech announced that the primary efficacy endpoints in its Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials of a new drug for epidermolysis bullosa did not reach statistical significance, although secondary endpoints, including pain and itching severity, showed significant improvement. The company plans to consult with the FDA and EMA in the first quarter of 2027.安成生技 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441755Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:02:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIran’s new Defense Minister Akhlaghi warned that the United States and its allies in the Middle East would suffer heavy losses if the US resumed military action against Iran. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441754Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:57:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 10th Global Chinese-Language Sustainability Reporting Awards were hosted by the TVBS Love and Hope Sustainability Foundation. TVBS was the biggest winner in the professional category, taking home 5 awards. In the student category, National Taiwan University and Shih Hsin University stood out, each winning 4 awards. TVBSTVBS信望愛永續基金會世新大學台灣大學 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442301Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:48:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate, held a public forum on city governance at Minquan Park on the evening of the 18th. Su Chun-huai, father of AMD CEO Lisa Su, attended and voiced his support. Su praised Shen’s ability to get things done and his ambition, saying he could bring his New York experience to Taipei’s transformation. He also expressed hope that Shen would build a modern Taipei for the AI era, calling Shen’s nomination a step forward for the DPP. AMD超微 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442302Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:32:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Sports Minister Li Yang’s accreditation was downgraded at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, prompting him to miss the opening ceremony and withdraw from official events. The Sports Administration has lodged a protest and is continuing consultations, stressing that the originally approved arrangements and fairness at the Games must be respected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442303Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:08:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has fallen for 8 consecutive days, prompting renewed interest in the value of Taiwan stocks. Experts issued specific warnings about TSMC and MediaTek.台積電聯發科 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442162Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has continued to fall, affecting Taiwan’s AI hardware supply chain. Views on AI capital spending are divided, and market anxiety is rising.費城半導體指數 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442163Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:27:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Su Chiao-hui, the Democratic Progressive Party’s New Taipei mayoral candidate, held an inauguration rally for her joint campaign headquarters in southern Xinzhuang on the 18th. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim appeared to show her support. Hsiao praised Su’s broad expertise and leadership, calling her “Otter Mom,” and said she hoped Su and Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang would form a “golden team for Taipei and New Taipei” to advance development in northern Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442164Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act in a third reading on the 16th, providing full central government subsidies for health insurance premiums for disadvantaged people aged 65 and older whose income falls below the income tax threshold. The move prompted Premier Cho Jung-tai to question fairness in the distribution of intergenerational burdens, while physician Wu Chiao-en stressed that the policy aims to narrow the urban-rural welfare gap and ease caregiving pressures on middle-aged families. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442165Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced plans to ease the urban renewal threshold and raise floor area ratios. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang analyzed his campaign weakness as insufficient publicity, and said rival Shen Po-yang’s policies lacked specifics, predicting that Chiang’s electoral advantage would be difficult to shake. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442166Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced a plan to relocate Songshan Airport, drawing criticism from DPP New Taipei City Councilor Dai Wei-shan, who said it conflicted with the platform of Li Sichuan, the KMT’s New Taipei mayoral candidate. She said this showed that KMT candidates in Taipei and New Taipei had differing governing ideas and lacked coordination. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442167Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A TVBS poll on the 2026 Taipei mayoral race shows that many former Huang Shan-shan supporters have switched to Shen Po-yang. Li Ming-hsien advised Chiang Wan-an to focus on motivating undecided voters to turn out. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441692Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:56:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an’s campaign headquarters opened, with blue and white camp officials gathering to show their support. Ko Wen-je praised her as a born leader, while Lu Hsiu-yen presented a gift symbolizing an alliance. Attendees called for cross-party cooperation to help her win reelection in 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442311Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:52:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei held a children’s party on the 18th and distributed limited-edition sashes that sparked a craze. The event strengthened her local support base and brought together supporters from the north and south through in-person engagement, demonstrating her campaign team’s popularity and mobilization capacity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442312Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung established support groups in Neimen, Tianliao-Alian and Cijin on the 18th, with officials including Kuan Bi-ling and Chiu Yi-ying showing their support. Lai said his 20 years of political experience would ensure a seamless transition in city governance, and pledged to continue promoting flood control and transportation projects and seek a second cross-harbor tunnel. His goal is to win the mayoral race by a large margin and secure a majority in the city council. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442313https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442313Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:48:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒DPP New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui campaigned intensively on the 18th, backing Cheng Yu-en and Cho Kuan-ting for reelection and proposing a smart logistics park and family-friendly policies to court young families. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442314https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442314Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:46:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung held a Fengshan Children’s Fun Fair on the 18th, highlighting more than 400 million yuan in park construction budgets secured in Fengshan over 8 years. He criticized KMT and TPP legislators for across-the-board budget cuts that reduced subsidies for Gong’er 9 and Gong’er 10 parks, leaving the city government to provide 30 million yuan itself. He urged voters to support those who work hard for Kaohsiung. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442315https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442315Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:41:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai attended a Double Ninth Festival celebration for seniors, announcing benefits including around 900 million yuan in senior-citizen gifts and an increase in Senior EasyCards to 7,200 points. He also sang and interacted with older attendees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442316https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442316Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Daren Township, Taitung County, held the “115 Stitching Mountains and Sea Festival” on the 18th, attracting nearly 700 runners. The event combined a road race, a music market and local industries to promote the South Link’s mountain and sea scenery and tribal culture, and boost local tourism. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442317https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442317Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:36:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒During the 2026 Kaohsiung City Council election, Democratic Progressive Party candidate Chang Yi-li, running in the Zuoying-Nanzih district, held a campaign headquarters launch on the 18th. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai and mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung attended to show their support. Lai and Chang also donned wigs and sang together as idol singers, creating an energetic atmosphere and showcasing the campaign’s creativity and team spirit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442318https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442318Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:34:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒高雄廣播電臺 won 5 awards at the 61st Golden Bell Awards, a record high for the station and the second-highest tally nationwide. It won the sound effects award for the 4th consecutive year, while its Taiwanese-language children’s, classical music and new immigrant programs also earned recognition, demonstrating its cultural diversity and professional strength. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441693Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:01:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Severe Typhoon Champi is approaching Taiwan, and the Central Weather Administration expects it to have a major impact on the 23rd and 24th, with heavy rain expected from central Taiwan northward and in Yilan and Hualien. A sea warning could be issued as early as the evening of the 21st, followed by a land warning on the evening of the 22nd. The storm’s track remains uncertain due to the Pacific high-pressure system, making the 20th a key day to watch. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441694Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒With 40 days to go in the Kaohsiung City Council race in the Zuoying-Nanzih district, independent “Taiwan Forward” candidate Xue Zhao-ji has appointed veteran democracy movement photographer Chiu Wan-hsing as his senior adviser for creative communications strategy, seeking to strengthen policy outreach and campaign strategy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441696Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 新北市新莊書畫會 is holding the “New Ink and Color Horizons” charity joint exhibition at 新莊文化藝術中心, featuring 106 works of calligraphy and painting. Guided by 新北市政府文化局, the exhibition aims to promote local art and give back to society, and runs through Nov. 1. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441697Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:16:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei established the “2026 Business Youth for Chen Ting-fei Supporters’ Association” on the 18th, rallying young people through a flag presentation and the issuance of appointment certificates. She proposed creating a youth bureau with real authority and a platform of “equal welfare across the six special municipalities,” aiming to address fragmented youth resources and narrow the welfare gap between northern and southern Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441698Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 8th family charity event was held in Kaohsiung’s Fengshan District, organized by groups including the Congshan Public Welfare Association. Kaohsiung City Councilor Li Ya-ching joined the water park activities and had fun with the children, demonstrating a spirit of community care. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441699Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:13:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui made a packed tour of Xizhi, Sanxia, Sanchong and Zhonghe on the 18th, connecting with residents by taking part in local ceremonies. She announced a “nine industrial parks” platform focused on smart biomedicine and industrial upgrading, and pledged to double the Indigenous peoples’ budget and provide various benefits, projecting a positive campaign approach. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442362Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESVenue tickets for TBSラジオ’s “VIVANT Villains’ Meeting Room” event, “VIVANT Villains’ Grand Meeting Room,” sold out immediately, prompting an urgent decision to stream the event live online. Streaming tickets cost ¥2,000 (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442238Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFlashLabs株式会社 has launched “Squads,” a new feature for its AI voice agent platform “FlashAI” that lets multiple specialized assistants automatically hand off calls to one another. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442234Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:18:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES横浜エクセレンスがりそなグループ B.LEAGUE 2026-27 B.LEAGUE ONE 第5節で岐阜スゥープスに2試合連続勝利し、河合HCが他チームへの発言について謝罪。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442228Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt the 43rd All-Japan Cycling Championships BMX Racing event, held October 17 and 18, 2026, at Sanriku BMX Stadium in 大船渡市, Iwate Prefecture, winners were Takumi Fukagawa (men’s elite), Sae Hatakeyama (women’s elite), Yuwa Sakamoto (men’s U23), Kokoro Kondo (men’s junior), Yuyuka Nishimura (women’s junior), and Tatsumi Matsushita and Haruka Seko (masters). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442231Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFlashLabs株式会社 announced that “OrcaRouter,” an AI inference gateway developed by U.S.-based Continuum AI and offered exclusively in the Japanese market, will sponsor and exhibit at “CODE BLUE 2026,” an international information security conference taking place in November 2026, as a third-tier sponsor. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442230Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社viviON has created “ZE300 for ASMR STELLA SORA Edition -KOHAKU Ver.-,” fully wireless earbuds inspired by the character Kohaku, in collaboration with Yostar’s game “Stella Sora” and final. Orders open for a limited time from October 18. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442229Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA POP UP STORE celebrating the 1st anniversary of “Stella Sora” will be held at Akihabara Radio Kaikan starting October 23, 2026, and Plushie Pal merchandise will be released exclusively through the ムービック online store. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442095Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:40:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe traveling cinema “cinéma bird,” conceived by actor Takumi Saitoh, was held on October 18, 2026, at the gymnasium of the former Keihoku Daiichi Elementary School in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. The event featured film screenings, live music and comedy performances. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442096Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFlashLabs株式会社 has launched “V4.1 Flash Free,” a free version of DeepSeek’s “DeepSeek V4.1 Flash,” on “OrcaRouter,” an AI inference gateway developed by U.S. AI research institute Continuum AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442097Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“OrcaCyber Zero 1.5,” a security-focused model running on “OrcaRouter,” an AI inference gateway offered exclusively in the Japanese market by FlashLabs株式会社, discovered source code for Meta’s AI agent “Muse” that was accessible without authentication (1,235 source files; 9.9MB of code). The findings are scheduled to be reported through Meta’s bug bounty program. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:29:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESSTU48 held the final show of its national tour “STU48 Live Tour 2026” in Hiroshima on October 18. A special website celebrating the group’s 10th anniversary has launched, and an additional show will be held on December 27. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442028Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFlashLabs株式会社 has launched a campaign on OrcaRouter offering a 50% deposit bonus for users of GLM-5.3 and Kimi K3. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441947https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441947Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFlashLabs株式会社 has launched a success-fee penetration testing service powered by “OrcaCyber Zero,” an autonomous AI penetration testing system developed by U.S. AI research institute Continuum AI. The service charges only for vulnerabilities that are successfully verified, with fees set at US$25,000 for Critical, US$10,000 for High and US$2,500 for Medium. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441948https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441948Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:03:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe picture book “kodomoえほん” by 特定非営利活動法人共に暮らす企画 will be published by publisher 三恵社 on October 31, 2026. It was created in Japanese by 20 children with roots in other countries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441949https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441949Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社MXN JAPAN will hold a limited-time pop-up for K-CHUP, a Korean-origin jang sauce brand, at Shibuya Scramble Square from October 15 to 21, 2026. The pop-up is part of “DISTRICT SEOUL SHIBUYA EDITION,” an event hosted by 東急リテールマネジメント and 株式会社新世界. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441752Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFlashLabs株式会社 has updated DeepSeek’s model “DeepSeek V4.1 Flash” to the latest checkpoint, “DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017,” in its AI inference gateway OrcaRouter. Benchmark scores rose across all 11 categories, while the API and pricing remain unchanged. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441753Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:49:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社東京法経学院 released its “unofficial answers” for the afternoon session of the Reiwa 8 (2026) Land and House Surveyor Examination free of charge on October 18. The school has also produced 309 of the 489 successful candidates nationwide in the Reiwa 7 examination, a 63.2% share, and will hold a review session on October 24. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441764Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:43:18 +0900Taiwan公視新聞內政部統計顯示全國住宅平均屋齡達34.46年，嘉義縣、台北市等8縣市老屋占比超過7成。專家指出此為都會型與鄉村型老化並存之「人屋雙老」現象。為解決長者不便，北市推動增設電梯補助，但面臨店面空間壓縮等挑戰。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441763Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:42:33 +0900Taiwan公視新聞公路局 statistics show that nearly 1.7 million cars and motorcycles have not paid the renamed “Road Use, Maintenance and Safety Management Fee.” If payment is not made by the end of October, the cases will be referred for compulsory enforcement starting in 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441762Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:41:13 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Tainan’s railway undergrounding project officially opened on the 17th, and locals hope it will revive the declining shopping district. The project took 9 years to complete and involved the demolition of 323 homes, sparking protests and subsequent disputes over rehousing. Occupancy remains low in some rehousing units. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441760Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0900Taiwan公視新聞An incident of violence against medical staff occurred at 彰基漢基分院 in Changhua City. A 73-year-old man surnamed Tu, who was hospitalized with a fever and pneumonia, lost control and suddenly pulled out a nurse’s hair, leaving her scalp red and swollen. The hospital has filed a workplace injury report and offered support and counseling, but has not filed a complaint. 台灣護師醫療產業工會 urged hospitals to proactively help medical workers who are victims file complaints and to implement prevention measures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441759Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:37:54 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act in a third reading, stipulating that the central government will fully subsidize health insurance premiums for older people with an income tax rate below 20%. Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang warned that this could lead to higher premiums, shifting the cost to people aged 15 to 64, and estimated that 83% of older people would qualify, potentially threatening the sustainability of the health insurance system. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441758Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:36:56 +0900Taiwan公視新聞中國海警船在東沙島海域繞島對開，海巡署派台中艦與旗津艦併航監控驅離；海巡署指中國船舶數量異常增加，企圖製造管轄台海的假象。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441756Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:33:39 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Criticized for not attending preschool directors’ meetings for 4 years, Chiang Wan-an said he would arrange to attend as soon as possible. Lu Hsiu-yen will chair his campaign headquarters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441757Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:10:17 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu returned to Kaohsiung to campaign for KMT candidate Ko Chih-en, proposing a “Great Wall” between Tainan and Kaohsiung. KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun and Taiwan People’s Party founder Ko Wen-je went to Hsinchu to support Kao Hung-an, showing the KMT-TPP alliance in action. DPP Chairperson Lai Ching-te went to Yilan to campaign for Lin Kuo-chang. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441761Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:10:16 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A suspected explosion and major fire occurred during live-fire drills at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, with flames spreading beyond the base at one point. Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the incident was serious. Defense Minister David McGuinty held a news conference but declined to disclose the number of dead and injured, saying only that the situation was sensitive and tragic. Edmonton activated its mass-casualty response, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police joined the investigation into whether the incident involved human actions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441784Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:50:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will carry out a pipeline replacement project in Daya District, Taichung City, to improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of leaks. The project is expected to affect the Zhongyi Village area. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3441781Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:24:34 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued a high-temperature advisory, saying that around noon on October 19, 2026, some areas of Taichung City, Tainan City and Pingtung County would be under a yellow-level heat warning. The public was advised to limit outdoor activities and take precautions against the sun and stay hydrated. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261018-21/index-en.html#n3442241Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:50:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Wall Street will focus this week on earnings from Meta, 特斯拉 and semiconductor companies, assessing returns on AI investment. AI-related stocks have recently weakened, while expectations of a Fed rate hike in October have cooled. Markets see an 83% probability that rates will remain unchanged.