https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 102 items from 7 sources; Japan, 15 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/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460631Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:33:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire broke out on the 2nd floor of an apartment building on De'an Road in Zhongshan District, Keelung, in the evening. The fire department dispatched 38 personnel from 6 teams to battle the blaze and rescued 4 people. They had arm burns or mild smoke inhalation, were all conscious and were taken to hospital for treatment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460564Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:31:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Taiwanese tourist was found dead at a hotel in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Police arrested a Taiwanese woman and are investigating. 交通部觀光署 said the travel agency had reported the emergency and would help the family travel to Japan to handle follow-up matters and cooperate with the police investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460563Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:28:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA丁向群, head of 中國國家金融監督管理總局, said China would advance institutional opening in the financial sector, support foreign institutions' business operations and crack down hard on illegal financial activities. Commerce Ministry data showed that actual foreign investment used fell 5.3% from January to August this year, while foreign investment in high-tech industries rose 35.1% year on year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460484Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:23:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACzech illustrator Tomáš Řízek is holding a retrospective titled “Fantasy Wonderland” at 莫斯特博美術館, featuring about 100 illustrations and 16 paintings. He has spent more than 20 years in Taiwan and founded 麋鹿出版社 to promote Taiwanese literature. He said Taiwan's natural forces have deeply influenced his work and outlook on life. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460485Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:20:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHundreds of schools in Britain, Hungary and Serbia received bomb-threat emails on the same day, prompting evacuations at some schools. Police and officials believe the threats were a hoax, and it remains unclear whether the incidents were connected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460482https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460482Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:05:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115253 was held, with 2 top-prize tickets each winning NT$8 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460479https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460479Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:03:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Power Lottery draw No. 115084 was held tonight. There were no winners of either the top or second prize. The winning numbers were 10, 21, 27, 24, 36 and 09 in Zone 1, and 08 in Zone 2. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460480Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:02:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 標準普爾500指數 and 那斯達克指數 opened higher, supported by a rebound in AI stocks and falling oil prices, while the 道瓊工業指數 edged lower. Markets are bracing for major corporate earnings reports this week. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460481Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:02:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 美國國土安全部 ordered federal civilian agencies to remove and prohibit the procurement of products and third-party services from Chinese AI startup 深度求索 (DeepSeek), saying they pose multiple threats and could result in sensitive data being transmitted to China. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460478Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:56:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Hungary on the 23rd and attend events marking the 70th anniversary of the revolution. Several other EU leaders, including António Costa and Emmanuel Macron, as well as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will also take part. The visit signals that ties between Hungary and the EU are gradually improving under Prime Minister Péter Magyar, easing tensions from the Orbán era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460357Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:43:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina has imposed export controls on tunnel-boring machines for the first time and adjusted controls on dredgers and drones. The measures take effect on Nov. 18. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460355Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:39:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA陸軍「陸勝2號」操演期間，戰車履帶輾壞新竹路面貓眼石，教準部表示將釐清責任並修復。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460356Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:38:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中油公司 clarified that the Tongxiao-Datan second subsea gas pipeline and the Third Natural Gas Receiving Terminal (Third LNG Terminal) serve different purposes. The second pipeline is intended to strengthen backup capacity in the existing gas supply network and improve energy resilience. The company also said it is normal for a survey vessel's GPS track to cover land areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460354Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:34:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARising living costs in France have sparked mass protests that escalated into serious violence last weekend, leaving nearly 1,000 security personnel injured and causing losses of hundreds of millions of euros. Protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's resignation was not accepted. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence and allowed local authorities to ban gatherings, while several European countries issued security alerts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460352Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:30:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar stressed that students’ health is the priority, ensuring students can continue learning while schools are closed, and pledged sufficient funding to strengthen cloud-seeding operations to mitigate the impact of cross-border haze. According to the air pollution index, air quality at most monitoring stations nationwide reached unhealthy levels. Schools in some areas suspended outdoor activities or required people to wear masks. Indonesian President Prabowo agreed to accept assistance from neighboring countries. Malaysia has sent aircraft, helicopters and personnel to help fight the fires, putting regional cooperation mechanisms to the test. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460353Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:26:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korean President Lee Jae-myung said South Korea is fully capable of taking over wartime operational control of its combined forces with U.S. Forces Korea, and that talks with Washington are continuing. Although U.S. Forces Korea commander Brunson said the changing defense environment and fulfillment of transfer conditions could take until early 2029, Lee stressed that South Korea had built up a powerful military force capable of countering North Korea’s nuclear weapons. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460351Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:20:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMao Shengyong, deputy head of China’s National Bureau of Statistics, said China’s Q3 GDP growth rebounded to 4.5%, influenced by factors including improvements in petroleum-related industries. GDP grew 4.6% year on year in the first 3 quarters, in line with the full-year target. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460350Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:19:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA truck and a motorcycle collided at the intersection of Zhongshan Road and Heping Road in Chiayi City tonight, injuring the motorcyclist and 3 young children on board. A 7-year-old girl briefly had no breathing or heartbeat. Her heartbeat was restored after emergency treatment, and she was taken to hospital. The cause of the accident is under investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460349Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:14:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Vatican said Pope Leo XIV is expected to hold his first public audience with pilgrims on October 21 after undergoing surgery for lung adenocarcinoma on October 13, and has promised to gradually resume his regular schedule. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460344Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:07:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMusk announced he will give 1 share of SpaceX stock to every child in the United States next year, the first step in a series of initiatives. SpaceX recently set an IPO fundraising record, and its Starship rocket successfully reached orbit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460345Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:04:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABrazil’s presidential runoff is set for October 25. Several polls show a close race between right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent President Lula, with Flávio’s lead narrowing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460222Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:51:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Power Lottery draw No. 115084 was held tonight. The winning numbers in the first section were 10, 21, 27, 24, 36 and 09; the winning number in the second section was 08. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460220Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:43:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 今彩539 draw No. 115253 winning numbers were 36, 12, 04, 16 and 22; the 3-Star winning number was 761, and the 4-Star winning number was 9699. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460221Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:41:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA南非國家礦物研究機構（Mintek） and 史丁坎普斯寇爾獨居石礦場（SMM） announced a breakthrough in rare-earth refining technology and the start of commercial production, aiming to diversify global sources of critical raw materials and reduce reliance on China. Although the first products are mainly being exported to China, SMM is seeking about US$30 million in investment to advance the second and third phases of technological development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460219Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:39:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Taiwanese woman in her 30s was found dead at a hotel in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Police arrested a 27-year-old Taiwanese woman found at the scene carrying a knife and are investigating. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460152Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:31:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA立陶宛首都維爾紐斯一處星鏈基地台遭縱火，立陶宛當局指控俄羅斯蓄意干擾以削弱烏克蘭軍事能力，總理辛克維丘斯表示將加強關鍵設施防護。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460069Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:06:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 91st Paris Motor Show has closed, with Chinese brands accounting for a record-high share of about one-third of exhibitors. French consumers voiced concern about the competitiveness of homegrown European automakers and jobs, urging European manufacturers to “wake up” and improve their competitiveness as soon as possible. Some consumers were impressed by the high value for money and interiors of Chinese electric vehicles, but also worried about their resale value and image. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459878Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:58:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國光客運 announced it will adjust server room wiring on the 21st. An internet outage during the work will affect ticket purchases, refunds and ticket collection, but passengers using electronic tickets will not be affected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460418Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:57:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒淘寶天貓海外, a subsidiary of 阿里巴巴, released a report saying Taiwan’s average cross-border online shopping order value reached NT$2,000, the highest in East Asia. Shopping habits have shifted from buying through personal shoppers to everyday purchases by individuals, reflecting growing demand for differentiated products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460419Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:56:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒益品書屋 in Tamsui, New Taipei City, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the “Summer Reading Festival.” It collected more than 800 submissions through quote-sharing and essay-writing activities, and used an in-person exhibition to pass 938 secondhand books on to new readers, promoting a culture of reading. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460420Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:56:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China sanctioned senior officials in Belize and Paraguay to pressure Taiwan. Belize’s prime minister reaffirmed firm support for Taiwan, while Taiwan’s foreign ministry strongly condemned the move and thanked its allies for their support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460421Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:55:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒日本氣象廳將第30號颱風薔琵升級為猛烈颱風，中心氣壓降至935百帕。中央氣象署預測路徑北修東修，周四後模式分歧，不排除登陸台灣，海上警報最快21日深夜發布。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460422Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:44:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Weather expert 賈新興 said the odds of Typhoon 薔琵 making landfall in Taiwan are only 10.9%, with major differences among forecast models. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration estimates it could issue a sea warning as early as Wednesday evening or Thursday, and will decide whether to issue a land warning based on the storm’s track. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460423Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:40:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒竹北市公所 announced that 竹北水圳公園 will reopen on October 26, with a concert featuring a first-of-its-kind arrangement of 3 interwoven stages. The event combines the landscape with top orchestras and aims to promote music education and aesthetic experiences. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460424Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒秋田浩之, a commentator for The Nikkei, said that although Trump and Xi agreed to meet 2 more times before the end of the year, their differences over Taiwan make a major U.S.-China deal difficult. Beijing only promised to buy coal, while Trump, under domestic political pressure, refused to make concessions on Taiwan policy, keeping bilateral tensions high. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460425Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:38:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒翰可能源 announced it will list on the emerging stock market on October 23 (stock code 7859), focusing on expanding its overseas energy storage and geothermal operations to meet growing AI power demand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460426Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:07:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒復華台灣新星主動式ETF（00418A）即將掛牌，由獲稱「九倍女股神」的戎宜蘋擔任經理人。該基金採零配息策略，選股範圍擴及市值前300大公司，旨在捕捉AI時代中小型股機會，其過往績效優於同業知名經理人陳釧瑤。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460283https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460283Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia, damaging energy facilities in St. Petersburg. Trump paused new sanctions and criticized Zelenskyy, while the dispute over the energy ceasefire strained U.S.-Ukraine relations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460284https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460284Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:46:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒英飛凌 and Wolfspeed have signed a multi-year 8-inch silicon carbide (SiC) wafer supply agreement, shifting their existing 6-inch partnership to 8-inch technology to support high-growth applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energy and AI data centers, while strengthening supply chain resilience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460285Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:45:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kuo Che-jung predicts Taiwan stocks will surge to 50,000 by year-end and has wagered that he will give away 5,000 fried chicken cutlets if they do not. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460286Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government Indigenous Affairs Commission held the seventh TAKAO Fengchao at Weiwuying Metropolitan Park on Oct. 17 and 18. The 2-day event drew more than 200,000 visitors, while market sales topped NT$15 million, successfully bringing culture and tourism together. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460287Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:18:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, Chiang Wan-an has invited Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen to chair his campaign headquarters. Ho Ching-jung, an assistant professor at Tamkang University, said the move could help unite the blue and white camps, predicting that Taiwan People's Party voters will return to the fold and widen Chiang's lead over Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460288Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:16:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒東吳大學於10月17、18日在士林捷運站舉辦USR成果展，展示七項計畫成果，結合AI技術與地方文史，促進大學與社區的共好互動。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460289Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In an interview with Breitbart News, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained the Trump administration's decision to pause sanctions on Russian diesel for 30 days, emphasizing that the move was based on the “America First” principle of protecting U.S. national interests. He also analyzed the stalemate in the Russia-Ukraine war in the Donetsk region and expressed U.S. frustration and displeasure over Ukraine's attacks on tankers carrying U.S. oil and Russia's strikes on civilians in Kyiv. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460290Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:02:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Nationwide unrest erupted in France, as Macron singled out the far left and rejected the interior minister's resignation. About 500,000 people initially protested rising prices, but the demonstrations later escalated into arson and looting. Public facilities were damaged in many areas, and authorities cracked down forcefully and arrested large numbers of protesters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460291Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:00:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣電信產業發展協會聯合三大電信業者與臺高檢簽署防詐合作意向書，旨在建立即時聯防與風險預警機制。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459817Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On the correction in electronics stocks, analyst 陳唯泰 said financial stocks would play a supporting role and singled out 9 related stocks. One has risen against the trend, yet remains attractively valued. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459818Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:50:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Analyst 王伯達 explained why the New Taiwan dollar has depreciated for 7 straight sessions, saying that despite a strong economy, large amounts of capital remain overseas, putting downward pressure on the currency. To stabilize the exchange rate, the central bank has unusually sold U.S. dollars to curb the depreciation, reflecting major shifts in Taiwan's economic structure and capital flows. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459819https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459819Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒蘇巧慧, the DPP's 2026 New Taipei mayoral candidate, unveiled the「New Taipei Mountain-and-Sea Sustainability Bookmark」on the 19th as a campaign fundraising gift made from agricultural byproducts. A single donation of NT$2999 comes with a Taiwolf台灣狼 set, combining environmental sustainability with local industry特色. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459820Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:44:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒義守大學 held its 114 academic-year AI Innovation Application Competition for administrative staff. The「Let Me Clock Out」team from the Secretariat developed the「Yi Voice Connect」system to integrate the feedback process and won gold, demonstrating AI's effectiveness in improving administrative efficiency. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459821https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459821Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:43:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the municipal baseball stadium and the completion of improvements, 新竹市政府 will hold a Taiwan-Japan-Korea series from November 1 to 3. Teams including the Tochigi Golden Braves and Sangmu Phoenix have been invited to compete, with 謝金燕 and 孝淵 set to perform. Mayor 高虹安 and star players promoted the event, which is free with tickets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459822Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:20:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒野村投信 will launch the Active Nomura Asia Technology ETF（00420A）and Nomura Korea Technology 30 ETF（009833）from November 3 to 6, responding to market volatility after gains in Taiwanese, Japanese and Korean tech stocks and seeking to capture growth opportunities in the AI supply chain. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459823Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:12:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The first phase of railway undergrounding at Tainan's new station opened on October 17, launching an urban reconnection project. With a green boulevard, public urban renewal and major commercial facilities moving in, development of the South Tainan secondary city center is taking shape, drawing increased attention to the housing market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460450https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460450Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒桃園市政府觀光旅遊局於2026年10月20日至12月31日舉辦大溪豆干旅遊節，透過三大主題遊程補助、集章活動及創意豆宴，整合在地美食、木藝與住宿資源，深化地方文化旅遊體驗。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460358Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:31 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網One River資產管理 Chief Investment Officer Eric Peters spoke with investor Sparks, noting that expanding AI demand does not guarantee long-term profitability for model developers. Rising financing costs are putting pressure on funding for AI infrastructure, and companies that make effective use of AI may ultimately benefit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460359Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. stocks rose Monday, fueled by a rebound in AI chip stocks, with the Nasdaq up 1.0%. Earnings season kicks off this week, and 摩根士丹利 sees the pullback as a buying opportunity, while turmoil in France weighed on European stocks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460360Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:33:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網French Prime Minister Lecornu on the 19th called on local authorities to impose curfews as needed and said the government was considering declaring a state of emergency in response to recent violent protests in several areas. Marseille has already banned gatherings during certain hours, and the government will launch legal proceedings to hold those responsible to account. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460361Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:20:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Israeli startup doubleAI, backed by 輝達 and 戴爾, will launch Maxwell, its first “code execution model,” which uses mathematical methods to verify code and automatically improve software execution efficiency. The company has helped early customers save 67% on computing costs and purchased 1,000 輝達 B300 chips to secure computing capacity. It is targeting rising GPU and CPU costs and plans to expand availability later this month. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460223Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:52:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網振生半導體 announced that its first JPUF+PQC 22-nanometer security chip will enter mass production by year-end, marking the shift of Taiwan's post-quantum cybersecurity sector into industrial deployment. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and 振生半導體 jointly held a forum to connect industry, academia and research across the value chain and strengthen foundational hardware security in the AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460224Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Netflix is set to report third-quarter earnings, with revenue growth forecast to hit a three-year low. As viewing time declines and churn increases, the company is cutting jobs and replacing its content chief, while aggressively developing live programming and advertising to sustain growth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460225Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:49:36 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網台玻's T-glass has been certified by domestic and international companies. September revenue rose 8.1% month over month and 34.1% year over year, and analysts rated the stock “Buy.” The company will invest 2 billion yuan this year to expand production lines, increasing its high-end fiberglass cloth lines from 4 to 12. The supply shortage is expected to persist through 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460226Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:48:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網國科會 and Taiwan Railways have launched the “2026 Taiwan Science Education Train,” which departed Taipei Station on the 19th for a 6-day trip around Taiwan. Through hands-on experiences in frontier fields such as semiconductors and space, the program aims to spark young people's curiosity. It also emphasizes the need to uphold human autonomy in the AI era to nurture young researchers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460227Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:40:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Musk said resolving America's $40.39 trillion debt crisis requires boosting productivity through AI and robots. His experience at DOGE convinced him how difficult it is to cut the deficit, prompting him to turn to technological revolution. 特斯拉 has announced it is going all-in on mass production of Optimus and Cybercab. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460228Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:23:57 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網中保科技 Group subsidiary 國雲智慧停車 unveiled its “Smart Parking Management Data Center” at the 2026 ITS World Congress in Gangneung, South Korea. The system integrates hardware, software and AI, and has been deployed in Taichung to improve governance efficiency and promote low-carbon sustainability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460229Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網中東荷姆茲海峽局勢惡化導致航道受阻，引發全球航運燃料短缺與運價飆升。維多(Vitol)估計高硫燃油流量大幅減少，新加坡加油前置時間延長，燃油價格暴漲嚴重侵蝕航商利潤，迫使船東轉向備用港口採購。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459757Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:01:36 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網滙豐銀行 helped 華碩 complete its first $2 billion overseas syndicated loan, enhancing its financial flexibility to support the expansion of its AI business. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459758Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:55:19 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網宜進 and its subsidiary 億東 recently bought 940 lots of 廣達 shares for a total of about NT$301 million, at an average price of NT$320.4 per share, to optimize the use of funds. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459759Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:54:53 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網神達旗下神雲科技獲准回台投資126.2億元，於楊梅建廠並擴充產線，旨在提升AI伺服器產能與製造智慧化，預計新增300個就業機會。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459760Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:52:46 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網TLC-KY announced the success of its TLC590 Phase III trial and plans to apply to the FDA for marketing approval in the first half of next year, targeting the U.S. market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459761Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:52:41 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SpaceX與特斯拉即將公布第三季財報，市場關注其AI支出與核心業務表現。同時，關於兩家公司可能合併的傳聞升溫，巴克萊分析指出若發生交易，SpaceX收購特斯拉的可能性較高。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459762Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:51:59 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網野村投信 announced on Nov. 19 the launch of two new ETFs: the actively managed Nomura Asia Technology ETF (00420A) and the Nomura Korea Technology 30 ETF (009833). Subscriptions are planned for Nov. 3 to 6, aiming to capture investment opportunities as the AI supply chain expands across Asia. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459763Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網French bond prices fell following weekend violence and unrest, widening the France-Germany spread to 146 basis points and bringing it close to the debt-crisis warning threshold. The government faces massive debt and budget deficits and is struggling to pass a deficit-reduction budget in a divided parliament. 穆迪 is set to review France’s rating, and markets expect a downgrade. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459764Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:28:22 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Taiwan Stock Exchange and Taipei Exchange announced on Oct. 19 that 大量 and 應廣 would be placed under trading restrictions through Oct. 27. Meanwhile, five stocks, including 華新科, are set to have their restrictions lifted. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459765Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:11:29 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Musk announced that he will give SpaceX shares worth about $10.5 billion to children across the U.S. next year. The move follows the example of Michael Dell, founder of 戴爾科技, who donated to children’s investment accounts, and aims to offer children hope and an opportunity to save for the future. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459766Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:10:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. stock market volatility and continued foreign investor outflows battered both Taiwan stocks and the currency. The Taiex closed down 289.18 points, while the New Taiwan dollar plunged 1.07 jiao to 32.445. The central bank intervened to stabilize the foreign exchange market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460632Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:32:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社キングプロテア ran an SNS recruitment campaign at its concept café for 24 days, from August 24 to September 16, 2026, gaining 52 LINE registrations and 35 applications. Based on these results, the company will begin full-scale offering of an SNS support service specializing in the nightlife industry on October 17, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460562Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:18:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESA recap of the game in which 群馬クレインサンダーズ lost to 宇都宮ブレックス. Head Coach Kyle Milling cited second-half mistakes and offensive rebounds as reasons for the loss, praised the play of Asano and Hosokawa, and pointed out areas for improvement. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460483Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:04:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES劇団未成年 will stage 「そよ風のグレイフォン」 again at Tsukiji Hongwanji Buddhist Hall from November 5 to 8, 2026. Ryota Mizushima is writer, scriptwriter, director and star, while Norihisa Itō serves as executive producer and producer. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460346Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:04:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NovAccel will begin building a production facility for Ac-225 in Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, using its independently developed superconducting electron accelerator, after being selected for a subsidy from 経済産業省. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460348Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESココマイスター株式会社 launched a Dulles bag made from domestically produced vegetable-tanned leather on October 19, 2026, as part of its 「ナチュラルNUMEシリーズ」 collection, which carries on Japanese culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460347Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人Ｔリーグ announced that 300 Tid members will be admitted free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis to the idol group Bybe物語’s 1st solo concert, 『i miss you〜ここから会いにいくよ〜』. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460335Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:58:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESSK本舗, a 3D printer specialty store operated by フェリデンシア・キャピタル株式会社, began accepting preorders for the xTool O1 Omni Printer on October 19, 2026. It offers 3 models—Single UV, Dual UV and DT+UV—in 8 configurations, with delivery scheduled from April 2027 onward. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460151Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:25:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESmalna株式会社 has joined Anthropic社’s partner program, the “Claude Partner Network,” and will support businesses with the planning, development and training needed to adopt Claude, led by staff who hold Claude certifications. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460070Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:03:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NoBorder released the latest episode, No. 69, of its new media outlet NoBorder on October 17. The episode discussed allegations surrounding 5 former prime ministers—Shinzo Abe, Kakuei Tanaka, Ryutaro Hashimoto, Keizo Obuchi and Noboru Takeshita—including deaths from illness, assassination theories and political downfall, as well as U.S. influence on postwar Japanese politics. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460071Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:02:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セキド has begun selling PGYTECH’s Zipod Travel Tripod series of carbon tripods. The tripods feature the proprietary ZipLock system and T800 carbon fiber, and support a maximum load of 10kg. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460075Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会（GDX） is recruiting secretariat staff for 5 roles supporting public-private collaboration. Applications are open nationwide for fully remote work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460074Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社REJECT所属ストリーマー・天鬼ぷるるのハロウィンライブ『Angel & Devil Nocturne - Halloween Nightmare -』の応援上映が、2026年10月31日にユナイテッド・シネマ アクアシティお台場で開催される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460073Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セキド has begun selling PGYTECH’s Zipod Travel Tripod series of carbon tripods. Featuring the proprietary ZipLock system and T800 carbon fiber, the tripods support a maximum load of 10kg and weigh approximately 1.3kg. Prices range from 55,550 yen to 60,500 yen for kits, and a standalone tripod costs 44,550 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3460072Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社TBSテレビ has announced that the special event for the music program 『CDTV ライブ！ライブ！秋の大感謝祭2026』, held at Tokyo Garden Theater in September 2026, will receive its first exclusive television broadcast on the CS channel TBSチャンネル1 on consecutive nights from November 21 to 23, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459877Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:52:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス surveyed apartment rent indexes in 5 Dubai districts in September 2026. A year-on-year comparison of new and renewed contracts found that the index for new contracts was lower than that for renewals in all 5 districts, while new-contract indexes fell and renewal indexes rose in 4 districts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459905Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心A power trip at Well No. 2 of the Puli Township First Water Treatment Plant caused a water outage, affecting Shuitou, Dongmen, Pacheng and Pipali. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459904Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 halted water service in Xindong Village, Xinying District, Tainan City, because an obstruction affected pipe-connection work during a pipeline replacement project on Dong'an Street in Xinying District. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459906Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:30:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 temporarily suspended water service to Darao Village, Yuanlin City, Changhua County, from 19:26 on Oct. 19, 2026, to 02:30 on Oct. 20, to repair a broken 50mm pvcp pipe. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459907Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:40:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 halted water service in the affected area while repairing a damaged pipeline in front of No. 854, Minsheng South Road, West District, Chiayi City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459908Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:12:23 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued a yellow high-temperature alert for New Taipei City, advising the public to use sun protection, stay hydrated and reduce outdoor activities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459910Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:10:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司因辦理沿山公路管線連結工程，將於2026年10月19日至20日對屏東縣新埤鄉建功村、萬隆村、箕湖村及餉潭村實施停水。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459909Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:10:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司因辦理台南廠分區計量管網委外建置及封閉漏水調查作業，於10月20日9:00至15:00對臺南市中西區及安平區部分地區實施停水。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459911Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will briefly suspend water service in Hefeng Village, Pitou Township, Changhua County, from Oct. 19 to 20, 2026, to test valve and hydrant functionality and the water supply pipe section as part of its Beidou-115-116 district-metered network maintenance work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459914Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:50:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will carry out pipeline replacement work along Zhengde Road in Puzi Village, Shalu District, Taichung City, to improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, resulting in a water outage in the area. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-21/index-en.html#n3459913Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:50:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司因板橋民生路二段8號人行道工程挖破水管，導致新北市板橋區玉光里及西安里於2026年10月19日16:46至21:00停水。