https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 150 items from 4 sources; Japan, 95 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/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457576Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:32:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Miaoli County Government plans a new circular bus route for Zhunan and Toufen, with 12 stops linking to existing routes to provide a metro-like service. If the bidding proceeds smoothly, trial operations could begin as early as early 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457573Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:30:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA臻鼎-KY, 中央大學, 台光電, 大量科技 and 尖點科技 will invest NT$60 million to establish the “Advanced PCB Talent Development Program,” focusing on training key talent and conducting joint research on high-end PCB technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457574Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:28:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA財政部 said 93 public infrastructure projects involving private participation were successfully contracted in the first 9 months of this year, with investment totaling NT$117.8 billion. The full-year value of such projects is expected to match last year’s NT$80.5 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457575Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:28:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANagoya Asian Para Games taekwondo athlete Hsiao Hsiang-wen won gold in the men’s K44 58kg class to defend his title, earning Taiwan’s delegation its first gold medal and boosting his confidence for the Los Angeles Paralympics in 2 years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457571Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:23:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣電信產業發展協會 and the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office signed a letter of intent on a “Telecom Anti-Fraud Collaboration Mechanism,” aiming to strengthen anti-fraud networks through public-private cooperation and AI technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457569Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:18:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Fashion Week SS27 closed at the Air Force Command Headquarters cultural base, drawing 29,000 visits, a record high, with output value estimated at about NT$300 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457570Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:17:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA數產署 led 13 Taiwanese IT service providers to Japan, where they met with AWS Japan, 伊藤忠科技解決方案（CTC）, 日本資訊服務產業協會（JISA） and others to explore market cooperation opportunities in areas including AI and cybersecurity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457558Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:11:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Russian overnight attack on Kyiv killed 1 and injured 8. Zelenskyy said allies had given no warning; Trump criticized Zelenskyy, while Rubio denied that intelligence sharing had been suspended. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457559Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:07:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATwo old banyan trees planted by former President Lee Teng-hui and former Vice President Lee Yuan-tsu in Taipei’s Meilun Park were removed after contracting brown root rot. The Taipei City Government said the removal was necessary for safety and had been approved by 文化局; tree advocacy group 台灣樹人會 questioned whether the city had allowed the old trees to die. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457560Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:05:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs foreign investors sold Taiwanese stocks and remitted funds abroad, the Taiwan dollar closed at 32.445 against the U.S. dollar after central bank intervention late in the session, plunging 1.07 jiao to a nearly 18-month low. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457557Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:01:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Trump administration's tightened immigration policy led to a sharp drop in the number of immigrant visas issued by the United States, also affecting Taiwan. Only 60 were issued in February. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457431Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:54:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華職業棒球大聯盟富邦悍將隊 will hold the '2026 Fubon Guardians FAN FEST Fan Appreciation Event' in Xinzhuang, New Taipei, on the 31st, with 'Guardians Rookie Day,' where the year's 'Rookie King' will be selected, as the finale. The event will include a morning session for family members and an afternoon session open to the public, offering interactive activities, autograph sessions and perks such as a SUPERPASS handheld sign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457426Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:51:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThai Prime Minister Anutin has launched a crackdown on foreigners illegally holding land, ordering local officials to complete investigations by December and considering measures including forced sales of illegally held land and deportation to prevent the use of nominees to hold property. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457427Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:50:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWorks by Taiwanese artists Zhang Fangyu and Huang Hsin-chien were showcased at the Czech Signal Festival. Zhang Fangyu's work appeared on the cover of a major Czech newspaper, earning international recognition. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457428Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:48:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs summoned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to protest his recent 'threats of force' remarks, which Manila deemed provocative and unacceptable. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457429Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:47:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA former military police officer surnamed Li and a former air force officer surnamed Sen were indicted by Taiwan's High Prosecutors Office and transferred to the High Court on suspicion of leaking military secrets to the Chinese Communist Party. The High Court ordered both detained without visitation. Two other people involved in the case, surnamed Tsai and Yu, were released on bail of NT$50,000 and NT$100,000, respectively. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457430Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:45:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi and KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan attended the opening ceremony of the Seedless Watermelon Active Living Building. Li reiterated his pledges to seniors, including home safety subsidies of up to NT$30,000, using AI technology alongside long-term care resources, and establishing a senior talent center. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457424Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:41:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALarge-scale protests broke out in France on the 17th and escalated into serious urban violence. 外交部 said 駐法代表處 had so far received no requests for emergency assistance from Taiwanese nationals abroad, and urged people to avoid protest sites and stay alert. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457425Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:40:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net sales of NT$76.742 billion in Taiwan stocks for 9 consecutive trading days, bringing cumulative withdrawals to more than NT$758.5 billion. 力積電 led with 46,400 lots sold, while 台積電 also saw holdings cut for 9 straight days. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457416Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEnvironment Minister Peng Chi-ming said he will discuss the issue across agencies, including with the Central Election Commission, in hopes of reducing single-use campaign billboards during election periods to advance environmental protection. He also announced a packaging-reduction policy, setting a target of cutting packaging by 15% by 2030. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457344Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina's Q3 GDP grew 4.5% year on year, beating expectations. Analysts said strong exports eased pressure from the domestic economic slowdown but deepened structural imbalances. Despite government support measures, domestic demand remains weak and the property market sluggish, but China is expected to meet its full-year growth target. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457345Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:28:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國票金控 said coexistence of 樂天銀 and brick-and-mortar banks is possible, and that any future merger or acquisition would be discussed fully. The company posted after-tax earnings of NT$3.692 billion from 1 to 9, up 116.29% year on year. Its compensation reform plan took effect in October and November, respectively. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457346Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:28:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATakahiro Hakamazuka, chairman of the Mito City Council in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, led a delegation to Tainan and announced that Mito City would name a road 'Tainan Road,' scheduled to open in February 2027. Tainan City will name a road near the Feihu General Temple in Annan District 'Mito Street' to commemorate the friendship between the 2 cities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457347Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:28:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美股財報季進入高峰，Meta、特斯拉與Netflix將於本週公布第三季財報，投資人關注科技股表現及消費趨勢；同時美國航空業數據下滑引發關注。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457348Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:26:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA農業部舉行第4屆金推獎頒獎典禮，新北、桃園等10家農會因深耕地方農業、陪伴青農等表現卓越獲表揚；鍾清輝、彭克仲、王俊豪獲優秀農業教育及推廣人員獎。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457415Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChen Ming-hung, preserver of Taichung City's traditional 'lion head making' craft, died on October 16 at the age of 76. 文化部 Minister Li Yuan said a commendation would be presented in recognition of his contributions to preserving and passing on intangible cultural heritage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457266Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:19:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA柯文哲二審否認犯罪，同案被告李文宗就眾望基金會支付黃心緗等4人薪資約210萬元的背信部分認罪；檢方請求高院撤銷政治獻金投資部分無罪判決。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457264https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457264Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:13:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國民黨澎湖縣長參選人陳振中表示支持爭取包括小三通在內的所有客源，強調不分來源地；民主進步黨參選人吳淑瑾則提出「引導國際旅客轉進澎湖」政見，主張避免依賴單一市場，追求高消費力之多元國際觀光。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457265https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457265Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:13:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Iran to seek mediation in the Middle East war. The 2 sides will discuss regional issues, focusing on resolving the international crisis triggered by U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457249Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:09:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe DPP warned that China was conducting a campaign of 'smearing, poisoning and labeling' Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, and could use deepfake technology in the future to 'smear' him sexually. Shen urged supporters to 'stop, look and listen' before sharing online information. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457250Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:08:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter suffering from shingles, entertainer 阿Ken became a health education ambassador, urging people with diabetes to take infection prevention seriously. The 糖尿病衛教學會 and doctors at 台北榮民總醫院 reminded people with diabetes to manage blood sugar, get screened for complications and manage their risk of shingles. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457248https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457248Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:00:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Japanese government is working to cut the consumption tax rate on food starting in April 2027. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, responding at a House of Councillors Budget Committee session, did not rule out issuing government bonds and said about 6 trillion yen in non-tax revenue is unallocated and could be used as a funding source. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457246Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:59:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA聯合國生物多樣性公約第17次締約方會議（COP17）在亞美尼亞召開，檢視「昆明－蒙特婁全球生物多樣性框架」執行情況。報告指出23項目標中僅1項如期進展，資金籌措與有害補貼改革為核心議題。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457247Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:58:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen will lead a delegation to Okinawa, Japan, for a 2-day visit. The itinerary includes officiating at the wedding ceremony for 66 couples at the “Taichung Citizens’ Joint Wedding,” the first event of its kind in the country to be held at an altitude of 30,000 feet, as well as visiting 沖繩縣政府 to congratulate the new governor and meeting with 琉球台灣商工協會 to show concern for Taiwanese businesspeople, promoting two-way exchanges and strengthening Taiwan-Japan friendship. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457121Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:54:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndia's 蟑螂人民黨 has faced continued demonstrations over a voter roll deletion dispute, causing traffic jams and drawing complaints from businesses. Opponents formed 紅剋蟑人民黨, urging young people to participate in the democratic process peacefully and lawfully, and condemning violent protests. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457122Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:54:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe OCAC clarified that its special report to the 立法院 was not just one page, noting that official overseas travel expenses and related information are publicly available. It also pledged to provide more information on plans and spending for review. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457116Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:51:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 13th Taiwan-Philippines Agriculture and Fisheries Cooperation Meeting concluded in Cebu, Philippines. The two sides' agriculture ministries agreed to deepen exchanges and formally signed a “Memorandum of Understanding on Livestock Research Cooperation,” demonstrating their resolve to strengthen livestock cooperation in the future. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457117Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:50:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFears that MSCI may downgrade Indonesia from an emerging market to a standalone market have prompted foreign investors to withdraw. The Jakarta Composite Index briefly plunged more than 5%, hitting a 6-year low, before closing down 3.64%. 高盛 warned that removing Indonesia from the MSCI Emerging Markets Index could lead to an outflow of about US$5.6 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457118Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:48:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter the first phase of Tainan's railway undergrounding project opened, the old station tracks were taken out of service. The 台南市政府 coordinated with 台鐵公司 and 交通部鐵道局 to open part of the old station track area for visitors to take photos and experience it, from now through Oct. 26. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457119Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:47:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA crash occurred on Gangxi Street in Keelung. A woman surnamed Pan, riding a motorcycle, apparently lost control and struck a van driven by a man surnamed Zhao. She was trapped beneath the vehicle and died in hospital after firefighters lifted it to free her. A girl about 1 year old inside the van was unharmed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457120Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:46:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA安成生技治療遺傳性表皮分解性水泡症新藥AC-203解盲失敗，主要療效指標未達統計學顯著差異，股價重挫觸發熔斷。公司預計明年下半年向FDA及EMA申請藥證，目標2028年取得，並持續與國際藥廠洽談授權。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457115Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:42:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChen Yueying, a Good Samaritan in New Taipei, donated a SUNLIFE portable automated cardiopulmonary resuscitation machine valued at NT$680,000 to the 澎湖縣消防局's Jiangjun Brigade to improve emergency response on the outlying islands. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457104Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:33:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the men's K44 58-kilogram gold-medal match in taekwondo at the Nagoya Asian Para Games, Taiwan's Hsiao Hsiang-wen defeated Uzbekistan's Valionov 8-2, 18-6 to successfully defend his title and win the delegation's first gold of the Games. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457096Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U23 Baseball World Cup training team played an exhibition game in Japan against 本田熊本社會人隊. Taiwan-based-in-Japan pitcher Huang Chin-hao started and allowed no runs over 5 innings, but the bullpen collapsed and the team ultimately lost 3-8. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457097Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:29:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADrug developer TLC-KY announced that preliminary analysis of a Phase III clinical trial of its long-acting postoperative painkiller TLC590 for bunion surgery met the primary efficacy endpoint. The company plans to apply to the U.S. FDA for marketing approval after completing its data analysis. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457098Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:29:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKMT Chair Cheng Li-wun attended the inauguration of a women's support group in Hsinchu City and urged supporters to unite behind incumbent Hsinchu City Mayor Ko Hung-an as she seeks re-election. Ko said the Kuomintang and the 台灣民眾黨 had reached an agreement to back her re-election under the “incumbents first” principle. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457099Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:26:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndependent Australian MP Helen Haines is in critical condition after an SUV deliberately rammed her in Wangaratta, east of Melbourne. A 43-year-old male suspect was arrested, and police seized a knife and ruled out any further threat. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457100Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:26:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASinger Hsieh Chen-ting, who was indicted by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on charges including threats and publicly disclosing personal information, has repeatedly failed to appear in court during proceedings. At today's hearing, Hsieh sought court-appointed counsel, citing illness. The judge will consider whether it is necessary. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457101Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHong Kong police national security officers arrested 4 people, including the person in charge of 一拳書館, and seized books deemed seditious, including 《黎智英傳》. Author 祁福德 said he was shocked and felt guilty, believing he had a responsibility toward those arrested. Staff members of 獵人書店, 留下書舍 and 田園書屋 were also arrested. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457103Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA氣象署表示颱風薔琵北轉時間較預期快，預計23、24日受影響最顯著，北部及宜蘭需防大雨或豪雨；最快21日晚間可能發布海警，22日發布陸警。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457102Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國民黨立委廖偉翔邀請立法院教文委員會赴台中市考察多所國中小校園，針對風雨球場、危險鋪面及操場跑道等亟需改善之設施，促請中央全力支持補助經費。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457090Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:23:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣指數公司公布「台灣璞玉指數」10月定期審核結果，成分股由331檔增至394檔。回顧4月定審後5個月數據顯示，成分股日均成交值成長49.1%，高於大盤；其中中小型股占比達95.2%，傳統產業與電子業為主要構成產業。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457088Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:18:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA宸鴻 announced that its Zhongli plant has completed construction of a pilot production line for advanced packaging TGV technology, targeting validation by the end of 2027 and mass production in 2028. It plans to invest NT$6 billion in expansion over the next 2 years. 宸鴻 will showcase its TGV results for the first time at 2026 TPCA Show and is working with National Tsing Hua University to validate a signal-loss reduction of more than 5 tenths. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457089Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:18:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣年輕病友協會 urged the government to review the National Health Insurance premium system, which is based primarily on wages, saying that different income sources lead to disparities in payments. It put forward 3 reform proposals to promote generational fairness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457087Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:15:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANantou County's "Taste Nantou" and Chiayi City's "Chiayi Good Shops" are jointly holding a sales event at the Hsin Tung Yang Nantou Highway Service Area, bringing together 14 distinctive brands. The partnership between the 2 cities and the highway retail network gives travelers from across Taiwan a chance to discover local products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457048Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:09:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKuomintang Hsinchu County Councilor 張益生 questioned the county government over frequent rockfalls on County Road 122 and rural projects that fail to attract bids because of high costs. Hsinchu County Magistrate 楊文科 and Public Works Department Director 戴志君 said plans are in place to improve 12 road bottlenecks and that they are considering adjusting unit prices for rural projects to encourage bidding. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457049Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:08:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn G3 of the Chinese Professional Baseball League Taiwan Series, 味全龍 sent Steel Dragon to start as they sought their 3rd win, while 中信兄弟 countered with winningest pitcher 羅戈. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457050Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:07:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAResearch firm 集邦科技 said global demand for optical fiber has surged on the back of AI data centers and high-capacity backbone network construction, with the supply-demand gap forecast to reach 180 million fiber-kilometers in 2026. Tight supply has pushed production capacity close to full utilization, sharply driving up spot prices for finished optical fiber products by 2.8 to more than 5 times year over year. Telecom operators are therefore shifting to long-term contracts to secure supply. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457051Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:06:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北市長蔣萬安競選總部宣布由台中市長盧秀燕擔任總主委，並委任5名國民黨籍立委為副主委，聯手爭取連任。團隊指出選戰進入倒數40天，將面對時間與資源不對稱的挑戰，並提出穩軍心、破假象、安台北及拚未來四大任務。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457046Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA三圓建設 is accelerating fund recovery due to financing needs and has handed sales of the luxury Taipei Star project to 大師房屋. Transaction prices have been reduced by about 15% from those listed in the official transaction registry, and 2 units have been sold to young professionals in the financial investment industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457047Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:58:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Chinese Professional Baseball League announced its Best 9 awards, with Wei Chuan Dragons' Chang Cheng-yu ending Chiang Kun-yu's streak of 5 consecutive titles. Chiang Han, Chen Chung-yu, Fan Kuo-chen, Lin Tse-pin, Pan Chieh-kai, Chen Chieh-hsien, Chen Chen-wei, Kuo Tien-hsin and Mighty Eagle were among the winners. The awards ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 2. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3456921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3456921Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:56:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANCC副主委被提名人蕭蘋於立法院委員會審查中表示，假新聞定義為故意且造成危害之內容，監理焦點應著重於媒體內部事實查證與更正程序；同時針對AI應用提出滾動式管理建議。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457492Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:46:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government is investing NT$1.82 billion in the Central Market Housing Project, which officially broke ground today. The project combines a park, shopping mall and housing, and is expected to provide 219 units, bringing Taichung's social housing total above 10,000 units and improving living conditions in the North District. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457493Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:46:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Tainan City Government announced the adoption of drones and 3D modeling technology to assist with tax inspections. The initial phase covers 288 hectares and aims to improve inspection efficiency and save labor costs, while also prompting discussion about tax fairness and privacy protection. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457495Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒新北市文化局 announced that 板橋435藝文特區 will host its annual joint performance program, “Artful Encounters,” from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, bringing together 4 resident groups and 臺灣玩具博物館. Performances and workshops will promote cultural equity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457494Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台積電 reported strong AI demand at its earnings conference, but the market is concerned about debt risks and factors affecting the U.S. economy. Veteran expert Ruan Mu-hua adjusted his holdings to 5成 and outlined three reversal signals, stressing that investors should not enter the market until they appear. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457496Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:39:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台中市政府交通局結合PEANUTS品牌，為26條偏鄉小黃公車進行史努比主題彩繪更新。此免費交通服務深入68處學校與聚落，解決偏鄉大型公車進不去的問題，並鼓勵市民預約搭乘以體驗在地秘境。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457497Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:33:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457498Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:31:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government Labor Affairs Bureau will hold a joint job fair for older adults in Fengyuan on October 21, bringing together 14 companies offering 480 jobs and providing incentives of up to NT$60,000 to encourage middle-aged and older people to return to work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457499Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒本文解析12星座與塔羅大阿爾克那的對應關係，指出其源自19世紀末英國黃金黎明隱修會的神秘學體系。文章澄清了雙魚座對應月亮、天蠍座對應死神等常見誤解，強調這些配對僅為象徵意義，無科學預測依據。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457500Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:28:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi announced that the Tamsui Precinct will move to the “Parking Lot 2” site northeast of the intersection of Shalun Road and Danhai Road. A new 9-story headquarters will be built to address increased public-safety needs after the Danjiang Bridge opens and strengthen technology-enabled investigations and policing capacity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457501Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:26:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A dispute over towing in New Taipei City's Zhonghe District has arisen over a parking space that appears too narrow. Netizens say the design is unreasonable and looks like a cash grab, but enforcement depends on the actual circumstances of the violation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457502Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:24:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The New Taipei City Hakka Affairs Department announced the results of its 〈毋係一儕人〉 music video short-form video contest on the 19th, with a new mother's work about raising a child winning the top prize. The event paired an official music video screening with a creative discussion, aiming to connect Hakka culture with stories from younger generations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457503Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:21:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Foreign investors made a major retreat from South Korean and Taiwanese stocks last week, sending Taiwan stocks back to test the quarterly moving average. But BNP Paribas Wealth Management maintained its “overweight” rating on global equities, citing AI capital spending as support for technology stocks’ fundamentals. Analysts say Taiwan stocks could still challenge 50,000 if earnings are strong, and that a short-term correction offers an opportunity to build positions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457504Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:19:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Tamsui Water Resource Recovery Center, announcing that daily treatment capacity will increase to 70,000 tons to meet infrastructure needs driven by the development of Danhai Tech Park and population growth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457505Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:16:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kai Cenat and Taiwanese high school student Ray staged a prank on a U.S. street, with the police appearance serving as a comedic teaser. The two will return to Japan for a livestream on October 21, marking a return to where they first met. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457506Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:15:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Seedless Watermelon Active Living Building opened on the 19th. Launched by Wang Jianxuan, it held a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Hou You-yi, who emphasized creating a hub for lifelong learning and social interaction for seniors and realizing a vision of care, learning and fulfillment in old age. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457507Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:07:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hou Zhiyuan, general manager of 鴻詳傢俱, donated NT$500,000 to establish the second “Financial Literacy Book Bank” at Changhua's Fuxing Junior High School on the 19th. The initiative aims to help teenagers develop sound financial habits through the circulation of 1,500 financial literacy books and shared-reading book boxes, while expanding access to reading resources across Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457508Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:07:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒新竹市政府 and the Taiwan Tourism Institute jointly hosted the “2026 Hsinchu City Tourism Development Forum” on the 19th. Mayor Kao Hung-an announced that Hsinchu City had recorded more than 18.47 million tourist visits in 2025, with its hotel occupancy rate ranking second nationwide. The city government plans to leverage its technological strengths to develop AI-powered smart tourism and build the “just right city” brand through international marketing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457509Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒高雄市政府客家事務委員會 and 財團法人高雄市客家文化事務基金會 held the “2026 Hakka Farm-to-Table Journey” on the 18th, inviting visitors from the U.S., France, Thailand and other countries to explore Meinong's rural areas and learn about Hakka culture through food and farming education and cooking experiences. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457510Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:03:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article rounds up major international news from Oct. 19. The main focus is Putin's proposal to hold a U.S.-China-Russia trilateral summit during the Shenzhen APEC meeting to resolve the war in Ukraine, which the United States has not agreed to. It also reports on a Russian lieutenant who defected and aided Ukrainian forces, 特斯拉's unveiling of a flying-capable Roadster, and a diplomatic dispute over China's form of address for Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457511Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:01:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Zuo Rong, a warlord in the late Eastern Han dynasty, embezzled military provisions and killed Cao Cao's father and several benefactors before eventually being killed by local residents. But because he promoted Buddhism, some temples in later generations revered him as a hero. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457183https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457183Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:00:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A photo of offerings for the Double Ninth Festival sparked online debate, with users questioning whether daughters-in-law were being overburdened. Family members clarified that relatives from several households had jointly prepared the offerings, reflecting a modern trend toward more diverse and equal sharing of ancestral rites. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457184https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457184Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:58:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒日本劇作家麻枝准確診咽頭癌選擇緩和照護；清大校長高為元赴美遴選爭議待校務會議決議；星巴克退卡退款規定引發爭議。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457185https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457185Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:57:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Super Typhoon Champi is expected to peak today and tomorrow. The weather agency’s latest forecast track has shifted north and east, and it assesses that the storm will not strike Taiwan. Strong northerly winds are expected in western Taiwan and the Taiwan Strait from Wednesday, while localized heavy or torrential rain is possible in northern, northeastern and eastern Taiwan from Friday through Sunday next week. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457186https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457186Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:56:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hongguo Short Drama, under 抖音集團, topped the free app charts on both platforms, with 168 million daily active users, surpassing the combined total of the 4 major long-form video platforms and prompting discussion about changes to the streaming market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457187https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457187Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:52:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Amid recent volatility near highs and sharp intraday drops in Taiwan stocks, finance page Gu Hai Lao Niu warned investors against short-selling, citing strong government support. He listed 5 support measures, including short-selling bans and the National Stabilization Fund, and advised investors to take a conservative approach rather than bet against the government team. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457188https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457188Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:49:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒新竹市政府與台灣觀光研訓院於19日共同主辦「2026 HCCG x TTI新竹市觀光發展論壇」，探討如何結合科技優勢推動觀光。市長高虹安公布新竹市2025年旅遊人次破1,847萬、旅宿住房率全國第二等亮眼數據，並宣布將致力於打造「剛剛好的城市」品牌，深化國際行銷與AI智慧旅遊服務。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457189https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457189Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:47:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Debt pressure at CoreWeave has sparked fears about the AI industry, but expert Lo Yao-ting noted that the company has US$104.2 billion in backlog, indicating that demand has not declined. Investors should distinguish corporate financial risks from industry fundamentals and avoid overreacting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457190https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457190Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:44:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article examines the system of sex education for ancient emperors before marriage, saying that selected palace maids or wet nurses served as their instructors, rather than the empress. Though these women received generous treatment or had intimate relationships with the emperor, they lost the freedom to marry after entering the palace and often spent their later years confined there. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457191https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457191Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:40:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei City Councilor Hou Han-ting questioned whether multiple Facebook pages posting “ocean currents are taking effect” in sync were part of an online influence operation. A cybersecurity expert confirmed that the pages are run by 無邊界集團, a group based in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China. The group uses overseas VPNs to drive traffic and profits from sensational news while manipulating public opinion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457192Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:36:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article explores the historical background and social significance of the “longhua,” a white scarf worn by Qing dynasty palace concubines. The longhua served practical purposes, covering the neck in keeping with etiquette and providing warmth. Its specific patterns, such as peonies and characters representing good fortune and longevity, also strictly distinguished the status of women in the palace, making it a key way for the emperor to identify them. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457193Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The number of colleges and universities in Taiwan has continued to decline over nearly 20 years, falling from a peak of 164 to 139, a cumulative decrease of 24. The main causes are a declining birthrate that has reduced the pool of students, along with the implementation of the Act Governing the Exit of Private Senior High Schools and Above, which has led to 17 private schools officially closing. The higher education system faces major adjustments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457194Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:23:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒At its briefing, 國票金控 said the NPL ratio at its investee Kuo Wang Leasing reached 25.04% at the end of September, causing losses for the group, although overall earnings at 國票金控 continued to grow strongly. The company plans to lower Kuo Wang's NPL ratio to below 5%, pursue compensation reforms, and explore options for coexistence with a pure-play digital bank. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457524Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒臺東縣政府舉辦彩繪人生基金公益專案啟動儀式，桂田集團號召18家企業募資千萬元，規劃四大扶助方向以支持弱勢家庭。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457195Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:17:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Shen Boyang, the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for Taipei mayor, held a campaign motorcade event and received an endorsement from Su Chun-huai, father of AMD Chair Lisa Su. Su said Shen has strong execution skills and potential in AI applications. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang criticized the move, saying it blurred Su Chun-huai's political identity as chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party's East Coast U.S. chapter. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457197Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:15:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks fell more than 900 points intraday on the 19th, dragged down by U.S. stocks. Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$76.7 billion for 9 straight days, while investment trusts bucked the trend with net purchases of NT$23 billion. The 八 major state-owned institutions led net purchases with 5,028 lots of 力積電 and led net sales with 5,546 lots of 兆豐金, showing divergent investment strategies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457198https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457198Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:12:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The National Education League warned that if the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act does not pass its third reading, investigations will lack a legal basis, exposing 40,000 young people to the health risks of “zombie vape” products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457199https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457199Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:11:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Super Typhoon Shanshan threatens weddings during the October 25, 2026, Retrocession Day holiday, prompting 570,000 people on Threads to take part in the “burning turtles” ritual to pray for clear skies. The Central Weather Administration forecasts a northward shift in the storm's path, but the wedding industry and couples still face pressure to adjust their plans. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en-p2.html#n3457200Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:05:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Central Weather Administration issued the latest update on Super Typhoon Shanshan, saying it continues to strengthen and is approaching Taiwan. It is expected to turn north starting October 22, with a risk of passing close to or making landfall. The article also compiles the weather outlook for the coming week, alert status for each county and city, and the regulatory criteria for typhoon days off.