https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 41 items from 5 sources; Japan, 7 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/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460885Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:00:49 +0900Taiwan公視新聞俄羅斯貝加爾湖地區因松子歉收及全球暖化導致棕熊食物短缺，熊隻頻繁進入聚落覓食。今年已發生26起熊襲致死事件，全俄棕熊數量增至近30萬8千隻，當地實施步道封閉與宵禁以應對人熊衝突。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460884Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:59:53 +0900Taiwan公視新聞 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460883Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:58:46 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance on the 13th since undergoing surgery in Rome to remove cancer from his lower right lung, leading the weekly Sunday midday prayer. He expressed gratitude for the support and said he would resume work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460882Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:55:02 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Leaders in several European and Asian countries are facing record-low approval ratings amid unresolved cost-of-living issues. French President Emmanuel Macron’s approval rating has fallen to 15%, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s to 10% to 12%, and U.S. President Donald Trump’s to 32%. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has an approval rating of 37.3%, while Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s rating has dropped below 50%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460898Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:27:17 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Some registrations of the “Wulongyuan” trademark, created by renowned comic artist Ao Youxiang, have been revoked by the 經濟部智慧局 because of insufficient evidence of use for some products and services, such as tea drinks and coffee. Registration for hotel services was retained because there was proof of actual use. The 經濟部智慧局 stressed that trademarks must be used continuously or risk revocation after 3 years of non-use. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460896Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:23:30 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The Super El Niño phenomenon has caused severe drought in Indonesia, disrupting river transport and driving up land transport costs, hurting palm oil production and sales. Haze has also spread, affecting air quality in neighboring countries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460895Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:22:40 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A fire at a Canadian military base killed 4 service members and injured 39 people. At the time, 85 service members were conducting high-intensity live-fire tactical exercises, and strong winds spread the blaze to an administrative area. The military denied reports of a gas pipeline explosion. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460894Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:21:28 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The Russia-Ukraine war has spilled into neighboring countries: a Russian drone entered Romanian airspace and was shot down, while an unidentified flying object entered Lithuanian airspace, triggering a red alert. Meanwhile, the United States and Ukraine are discussing a venue for trilateral peace talks. U.S. President Donald Trump waived some sanctions on Russia to advance negotiations and is considering restoring Russian gas supplies to Europe. Russia proposed holding trilateral talks during the APEC meeting in Shenzhen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460893Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:19:34 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Facial recognition at ATMs has helped prevent fraud, but disability groups say wheelchair users have difficulty using the machines because of their height. 金管會 Chairman 彭金隆 said the approach would be encouraged, and that discussions would be held with relevant groups on whether to expand its use. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460892Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:18:10 +0900Taiwan公視新聞6 people were stung by Vespa bicolor hornets while inspecting graves in Tou屋 Township, Miaoli County. One person had an allergic reaction, but no one was seriously hurt after being taken to hospital. The Agriculture Department sent staff to remove the nest. Experts warned that fall is the hornets’ breeding season and advised people heading to mountain areas to avoid wearing black or using perfume. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460890Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:12:06 +0900Taiwan公視新聞清大 has signed a cooperation agreement with a U.S. developer of micro modular reactors, aiming to build a next-generation nuclear facility by 2031 to replace an older reactor. Meanwhile, university president Kao Wei-yuan faces a dispute over his selection that is being handled by the university affairs council. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460888Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:10:37 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an formally announced that he had invited Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen to head his campaign headquarters, with 5 Kuomintang Taipei lawmakers serving as deputy heads. Lu said she had taken on the task in a critical moment to help win the election. Democratic Progressive Party candidates Shen Po-yang and Ho Hsin-chun separately responded to the race and questioned whether Lu could also fulfill her duties as mayor. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460899Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:05:03 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The number of employed middle-aged and older people reached 5.54 million in August 2026, with labor force participation at a record high for the month. A survey found that mature workers face risks including lower wages, financial strain and family caregiving responsibilities, and often encounter age discrimination. The Ministry of Labor has launched an employment promotion program offering hiring subsidies to encourage employers to hire middle-aged and older workers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460897Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:02:42 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Japan will allow the nationality field on 322 national qualification certificates, including those for doctors and lawyers, to state “Taiwan” or be removed starting Oct. 1, 2026，addressing a long-standing concern among Taiwanese people living in Japan。The move was promoted by the Japan-Taiwan Friendship Parliamentary League and lawmakers including House of Councillors member Hirofumi Takinami，and symbolizes respect for Taiwanese identity and dignity。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460891Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:59:20 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A power supply problem caused an outage in the north building of 高雄市立民生醫院，and nearly 100 inpatients were moved to the south building。The hospital said life-support systems were operating normally and there was no risk to patient safety，and that power would be gradually restored。衛生局 has required the hospital to confirm equipment safety before resuming full operations。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3463448https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3463448Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On Sept. 11, 2026，the Ministry of Finance promulgated amendments to the Estate and Gift Tax Act，removing the 300,000-dollar threshold for installment payments and broadening eligibility for gift-tax installments。Taxpayers with smaller bills who have difficulty paying may apply to pay in up to 18 installments，although the 300,000-dollar threshold for paying tax in kind remains in place。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460822Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Drawing on reviews from online platforms，this article lists the TOP10 most beautiful female leads in modern Chinese dramas from 2024 to 2026，including actresses such as Yu Shuxin，Wang Yuwen and Zhao Jinmai，as well as reviews of their signature looks。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460823Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:59:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A sharp selloff in U.S. AI stocks has sent Taiwanese shares lower in recent days，with foreign investors’ net selling reaching twice the level seen during July’s market crash。Yet the market has shown a “bizarre phenomenon”：only heavyweight stocks are falling，while other shares remain steady。Analyst Ruan Mu-hua said that although foreign investors are pulling out aggressively，retail margin financing has not declined，showing that market conditions differ from July’s across-the-board selloff。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460693Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:58:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In response to the surge in cybersecurity incidents in Japan in 2026，趨勢科技 has launched the “Japan Cyber Resilience Initiative”。The program offers up to 10 billion yen in licensing and expert services，prioritizing support for critical infrastructure and supply-chain companies to strengthen their defenses，and also includes support for detecting consumer scams。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460694Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:50:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒思科’s 《持續防禦報告2026》 found that 76% of Taiwanese companies suffered major cybersecurity incidents，and that the average defense score of 59 was below the global average。The main obstacles were poor cross-departmental coordination and unclear decision-making responsibilities；only 3% of companies met the standard for continuous defense。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460695Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:42:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒思科’s 《持續防禦報告》 found that 98% of organizations worldwide have deployed or plan to deploy AI agents in cybersecurity operations，but only 54% are confident they can handle compromised agents。The report said “continuous defenders” are significantly ahead in both deployment rates and confidence because they have robust governance mechanisms，and urged companies to establish agent identity management and monitoring before expanding deployment。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460696Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:37:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒微軟 investigated 3 criminal services—YAM Store，CoGUI and Iron Man—revealing how scammers use accounts，domains and phishing tools to create service chains that have enabled more than 1 billion malicious messages since January 2026。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460697Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:34:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒微軟 and 日本警察廳 have exposed a Chinese-language cybercrime service chain that sells accounts and spoofing tools through platforms including YAM Store, CoGUI and Iron Man. The network has sent more than 1 billion malicious messages since January 2026. 微軟 has taken legal action to seize domains and disable large numbers of accounts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460698Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:27:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Tainan mayoral race is heating up. On the 19th, groups including the Taekwondo Association and the Chamber of Commerce visited the campaign headquarters of Democratic Progressive Party candidate Chen Ting-fei to show their support. Chen pledged to make sports development and communication with business groups key priorities in her administration, responding to residents' expectations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460699Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:24:10 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Arm has introduced a CPU benchmark for AI agents, backed by 富士通, Meta and OpenAI. Analysis by Signal65 found that the Arm AGI CPU significantly outperformed AMD EPYC 9755 across multiple workloads, reflecting industry demand for high-performance infrastructure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460700Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:16:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒輝達 launched the RTX Spark laptop, combining a Blackwell GPU and Grace CPU, on the 16th. With up to 128GB of memory, it targets local AI and creative work and starts at NT$119,069 in Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460701Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:09:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒賓士集團與輝達於16日延長策略合作，整合MB.OS與輝達AI平台，推進新一代駕駛輔助及自動駕駛技術，並擴展至數位生產領域。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3463508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3463508Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:10:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAProtests and riots have spread across France, heightening investor concerns about mounting public debt and sending major European stock indexes lower at the close. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3461214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3461214Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:50:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs protests in France turned violent, authorities announced partial curfews in 4 northern cities, including Lille, and banned public gatherings in Marseille. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460761Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:35:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARiots in France, sparked by rising prices and cuts to public services, have worsened security. Several European countries—Italy, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway—have issued travel warnings, advising citizens to avoid areas where protests are gathering and to remain alert. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460760Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:20:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong said North Korea is considering deploying more tactical weapons near the border with South Korea and resuming loudspeaker broadcasts toward the South. She accused the South Korean military of posing a threat by continuing to fire warning shots. Statistics show that from Aug. 1 to 17, South Korea conducted 2870 warning broadcasts and fired 201 shots. South Korea's military also said North Korea has sent about 7000 workers this year to lay mines and build fences along the border. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460754Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:04:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA輝達 and 西門子 announced an expanded partnership, using the Erlangen plant in Germany as a model site to build the world's first fully AI-driven autonomous manufacturing plants, with plans to take the technology to global markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460755Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:01:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said he currently has no plans to run for president in 2028 and will focus on winning re-election. He said Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen is suited to taking on the challenge. He also discussed the time needed to redevelop Songshan Airport, the challenges and opportunities of AI development related to 輝達's move to the Beitou-Shilin Technology Park, and DPP candidate Shen Po-yang. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460753Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABloomberg reported that AI startup Anthropic is preparing to launch a new model with reasoning and intuition capabilities superior to those of commercial models currently on the market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3463510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3463510Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:33:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社キングプロテア has published a case study in which its social media management service for lounges achieved 660,000 views with 3 posts, and offers expertise based on its own concept cafe business. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3463511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3463511Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGoodbye Seoul: Itaewon Edition, a narrative puzzle-adventure game published by 株式会社NEOWIZ and in development by JINO Games, will participate in Steam Next Fest, which begins on October 20, 2026. The new demo adds improvements and new areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3463509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3463509Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:04:42 +0900JapanPR TIMESNextHill合同会社 plans to launch ARCHIBEAUT, a beauty supplement featuring 8 ingredients centered on 2 types of domestically produced elastin derived from pork and bonito, in November 2026. Advance reservations are currently being accepted on the official e-commerce site. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460756Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTsunan Jozo exhibited at the “Niigata Food and Sake Grand Festival,” held at あべのハルカス近鉄本店 from October 8 to 13, 2026, and offered tastings and sales of its GO series and sparkling sake, among other products. In Osaka, interest was particularly high in dry and sparkling varieties. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460759Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社明治 will unveil a new commercial and graphics for its winter-limited chocolate Meltykiss on October 20, 2026, and begin sales of 5 products featuring actor Natsuki Deguchi as its advertising character. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460758Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社三井住友フィナンシャルグループ (SMBCグループ) will begin airing its new TV commercial, “Accompanying Challenges,” on October 24. Featuring THE HIGH-LOWS’ song “Messenger from Sunday,” it expresses the bank’s commitment to supporting people as they take on challenges in their daily work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460757Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIndeed will begin airing its new TV commercial, “STAY GOLD,” featuring Satoshi Tsumabuki alongside punk rock band Hi-STANDARD, on October 20. A long version will also be released on a special website. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3463388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3463388Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A FactSet report identified 美光, 輝達, Meta, EchoStar and 波音 as the main drivers of S&P 500 earnings growth in the third quarter. The first 2 benefited from demand for chips and AI, while the latter 3 are seeing a turnaround after last year's high expenses created a low base. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3463389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3463389Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:30:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網AI cloud startup Modal announced that it is adopting 輝達's Vera processors. Tests showed that their performance doubled the workload. Modal is valued at $15.75 billion and plans to combine chips from 輝達, 英特爾 and 超微 to optimize task execution. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460762Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. stock market is caught between surging Treasury yields and strong AI earnings, with investors divided into AI and non-AI camps and valuation adjustments triggering volatility. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460763Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:30:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網西門子 executive board member Nacke announced a partnership with 輝達, with plans to raise factory automation to 70-80% and invest 500 million euros to expand its German plant, responding to the challenges facing manufacturers in high-wage countries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460633Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. National Economic Council Director Hassett said that although prices for some goods have fallen, September CPI data show inflationary pressures remain, and the Federal Reserve needs to watch consumer demand. Markets expect the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged at the end of this month. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3460634Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:20:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Piper Sandler analyst Craig Johnson warned that the Nasdaq has fallen below its 50-day moving average and rising trendline, showing a false breakout and weak market breadth. It may consolidate in the near term, with support at the 200-day moving average of 24,919 points. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3461153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-00/index-en.html#n3461153Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:20:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康Osteoporosis is a silent disease, but early prevention is possible. Get adequate calcium and pair it with vitamin D, vitamin K, magnesium and other nutrients to help the intestines absorb calcium. October 20 is World Osteoporosis Day each year, reminding us not to wait until a fall and fracture reveal that our bones have become fragile. Building up our bone health early for the future is key.