https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 89 items from 4 sources; Japan, 79 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467739Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:55:58 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所力成（6239）announced that it had ordered packaging equipment from Onto Innovation Inc. for a total of NT$738 million. The order was approved by the chairman and is for operational production use. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467738Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:55:56 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所彰化商業銀行於115年10月19日董事會通過捐助財團法人中小企業信用保證基金1億6,121萬餘元，屬非關係人重大捐贈，無獨董異議。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467737Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:54:53 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所勤益控（1437）approved its 17th share buyback on 115年10月19日, aiming to transfer the shares to employees as an incentive. It plans to buy back 750,000 shares at NT$22-36 per share between 115/10/20 and 115/12/18, with a total cap of approximately NT$3.336 billion, representing 0.37% of its share capital. It confirmed that the buyback would not affect financial stability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467736Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:52:45 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所元大銀行, a subsidiary of 元大金控, announced that the original lease relationship was extinguished through merger of rights after it purchased a property in Beitun District, Taichung City, from related party 元大證金. The matter has no material impact on finances or operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467735Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:52:05 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所元大銀行, a subsidiary of 元大金控, announced that the original lease relationship was extinguished through merger of rights after it purchased the entire building at No. 46, Section 2, Chongde Road, Beitun District, Taichung City, from related party 元大證金. The matter has no material impact on finances or operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467733Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:51:39 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所志聖 said its subsidiary Suzhou Chuangfeng Optoelectronics plans to inject RMB 60 million into its subsidiary Suzhou Chuangfeng Optoelectronics Intelligent to support future operations and development, strengthening the group’s capital base in the sector. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467732Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:34:46 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所元大金控 subsidiary 元大投信 announced that, after related party 元大銀行 purchased the Taichung office building owned by 元大證金, 元大銀行 would replace 元大證金 as the new lessor, with the original lease terms unchanged. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467731Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:34:24 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所元大金控 subsidiary 元大人壽 announced an amendment to its lease agreement with related party 元大證金. 元大銀行 purchased the property and became the new lessor; the original terms remain unchanged, with no financial impact. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467730Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:33:12 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所元大證券 announced that 元大銀行 had purchased the property from a related party, resulting in a change of lessor to 元大銀行. The original lease terms remain unchanged, with no financial impact. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467729Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:26:58 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所聯友金屬-創 announced that its convertible bond 聯友金屬一創 (code 76101) had met the criteria for disclosure of trading information. The bond had an issuance amount of NT$800 million, an outstanding balance of approximately NT$404.8 million and a conversion price of NT$662.30, with the aim of helping investors clearly understand trading conditions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467608Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:11:41 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所錩新 (2415) said its Vietnam subsidiary would hold an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on Oct. 20 to adjust the total investment capital and capital contribution schedule in its investment registration certificate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467607Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:57:48 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所嘉基 (6715) announced material financial and business information on Oct. 19, 115, after its securities met the criteria for disclosure of trading information. September revenue rose 40.95% year over year to NT$148 million, but pretax net profit and net profit attributable to owners were both losses in the latest quarter, warranting attention to earnings fluctuations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467606Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:51:54 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所中聯資源 announced that 廖漢良 would be replaced by 丁建豐 as the representative of corporate director 中國鋼鐵股份有限公司, effective Nov. 1, 115. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467605Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:34:44 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所統一 (1216) said its subsidiary Cayman President Holdings LTD. resolved to distribute a cash dividend on 115/10/19. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467604Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:28:41 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所From July to October 115, 宜進 and its subsidiaries purchased approximately NT$300 million of 廣達電腦 shares cumulatively to improve the efficiency of fund utilization, and made the material announcement as required by law. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467603Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:22:31 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所南寶 (4766) announced that its important subsidiary Nan Pao Materials Vietnam Co., Ltd. changed its head of finance on Oct. 19, 115, with 鄧開軒 replacing 魏正哲. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467602Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:06:46 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所光寶科技於115年10月30日在台北內湖總部舉辦第三季法人說明會，實體會議探討該季財務業務表現，未安排線上直播。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467601Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:02:08 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所永固-KY公告其代子公司重慶永固新型建材有限公司新增對兩家全資子公司的背書保證，金額各為24,350仟元，以支持子公司貸款額度申請，此舉符合相關公告申報標準。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467600Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:38:20 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所泰合 (6467) announced that its shares will cease trading on the emerging stock market and transfer to the Taiwan Stock Exchange for listing on 115年10月20日. The company had previously received approval and completed a NT$75 million cash capital increase. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467599Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:26:23 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所群光電子 announced that its subsidiary 有康電子 received a 2 billion yuan loan for working capital at an annual interest rate of 0.75%, bringing the cumulative loan balance to 47.63 of net worth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467597Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:39:32 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所為升電裝 (2231) announced on 115年10月19日 that 張耀宇 would become its chief strategy officer. 張耀宇 holds degrees in law and life sciences from National Taiwan University and has served as a judge and as a law firm's chief executive. The appointment aims to strengthen corporate governance, risk management and the assessment of major investments, enabling the company to respond to industry trends and enhance long-term business value. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467596Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:36:19 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所陽明 said its subsidiary 好好國際物流 approved a board resolution on 115年10月19日 to renew its lease of office space in Kaohsiung Port's Zhongdao Commercial Port Area from Taiwan International Ports Corporation's Kaohsiung Branch. The space covers 16 ping, the lease term is 3 years, and it will be used for business purposes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467595Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:33:10 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所東元電機 (company code: 1504) issued a statement in response to a media report about its target of annual revenue of 千億元, clarifying that the forecast was not provided by the company and advising investors to refer to its investor conferences and the Market Observation Post System. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467594Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:27:55 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所麗豐-KY issued a clarification regarding a Commercial Times report on its fourth-quarter operations and profit outlook, emphasizing that the content reflected only the media's view and was not official company data. It said it would disclose official revenue figures in accordance with regulations through the Market Observation Post System and its financial reports. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467593Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:13:58 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所中台資源科技 (6923) clarified a 115/10/19 Economic Daily News report on its business growth, emphasizing that the media's figures were for reference only and that the actual situation should be determined by information on the Market Observation Post System. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467912Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網DeepSeek and MiniMax successively released their latest Flash models, challenging the assumption that lightweight models have limited capabilities. Both performed strongly on complex tasks such as programming and financial agents, while MiniMax sharply cut prices, pushing China's large-model industry into a new phase of low-cost, high-efficiency competition. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467913Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:54:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Gold fell Monday under pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields, with spot gold quoted at $4,147.87. Markets are focused on the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week, with the probability of rates remaining unchanged seen at 82.8%, while also watching for upcoming personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price data to gauge inflation trends. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467914Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:50:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. Treasury yields above 5% and rising AI capital spending have put AI growth stocks under twin pressure from valuation downgrades and higher financing costs. Investors are shifting funds into bonds and value stocks; CoreWeave and semiconductor stocks have plunged as investors reassess earnings prospects. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467915Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A spokesperson for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned that the world relies on undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz, while TeleGeography said their impact on Europe-Asia data transmission is limited, reflecting how geopolitical risks are extending to digital infrastructure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467916Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:30:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Technology stocks rebounded, led by Palantir, Datadog and chip stocks, while 亞馬遜 surged 5% and lifted the market after receiving a bullish call from 摩根士丹利. Although most semiconductor and software stocks closed higher, nearly two-thirds of S&P 500 constituents fell, reflecting a divided market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467917Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:20:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. Department of Homeland Security ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek and its third-party services entirely, citing data security and supply chain risks. The ban expands to a unified, government-wide removal effort, reflecting intensifying U.S.-China competition in AI technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467918Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網美光科技 shares rebounded 2.97% to $904.90 on Monday, recovering from an 11% drop last week. Rival 長鑫存儲 forecast that its 2026 revenue would surge nearly tenfold, highlighting AI-driven memory demand and prompting investors to buy the dip while temporarily setting aside concerns that Chinese manufacturers could erode market share. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467609Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網KeyBanc analysts gave 蘋果 an “Underweight” rating and a $250 price target, citing weak replacement demand and valuation risks, implying the stock could fall 27%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467610Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:50:44 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Technology stocks rebounded on Monday, with the Nasdaq up more than 1%, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up 1.61% and the Dow edging lower. 摩根大通 upgraded 英特爾, while 高盛 upgraded CoreWeave but cut its price target. 亞馬遜 surged after 摩根士丹利 expressed confidence in its AI outlook. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467611Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:50:17 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Trump suggested he was willing to meet with Putin and Xi to end the Russia-Ukraine war, and called for Ukraine to send a different negotiator. U.S.-Ukraine ties are strained by sanctions exemptions and disruptions to Starlink service, while lawmakers from both parties criticized Trump’s policies, warning they could prolong the war. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467612Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:45:54 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The dollar strengthened on a weaker euro and a sell-off in U.S. Treasuries. Unrest in France weighed on the euro, U.S. Treasury yields rose, the yen weakened, and the Canadian dollar strengthened as inflation climbed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467613Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:40:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said the government would continue studying policies to revive the stock market but would not intervene directly. South Korean stocks plunged amid foreign investor withdrawals and AI concerns, falling 17.11% in October, while the market value of the National Pension Service’s holdings tumbled. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467614Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網International oil prices were mixed on Monday, with Brent crude edging lower on profit-taking while WTI hit a recent high. Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities and shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz heightened uncertainty, but expectations that Trump would exempt some Russian energy from sanctions raised the prospect of greater supply, leaving the market balancing risks against supply. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467615Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網台股受外資連9賣超影響重挫，加權指數收46822.08點；新台幣重貶至32.445元。金管會主委彭金隆強調尊重市場機制，暫無限空令。台積電熊本二廠獲准生產3奈米晶片，JASM投資超230億美元。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467468Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:00:14 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Botkin Infectious Diseases Hospital in St. Petersburg, Russia, confirmed 5 suspected mpox cases. The patients had mild to moderate symptoms and were in stable condition. Meanwhile, 5 contacts in Moscow Region were isolated for observation but had no symptoms, as Russian authorities continued to monitor the outbreak. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467469https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467469Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網中國三季度GDP增長4.5%勝預期，支撐中港股。港股估值偏低，建議增倉高息股。友邦保險獲推介，目標價$80.5。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467973https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467973Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article examines political ideology and the cost of living ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. A Gallup poll shows rising favorability toward socialism, reflecting voter discontent with big business and the cost of living. New York City Mayor Mamdani is pushing for a rent freeze and childcare subsidies, facing funding and supply challenges; the Trump administration, meanwhile, is expanding intervention in the chip and rare-earth industries, highlighting questions about consistent standards of policy accountability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467972https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467972Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 10/20 Morning News Briefing reported that Severe Typhoon Co-May had intensified, with a 62% storm impact risk in Keelung and Yilan and a maritime warning possible as soon as tomorrow night. In other news, a beating of a teenager in Zhongli drew a crowd of more than 1,000, and a Taiwanese woman was found dead at a hotel in Japan; a 27-year-old woman was arrested with a knife. Politically, Li Wen-chuan changed her plea to guilty in the second appeal of Ko Wen-je’s Core Pacific City case. Internationally, violent clashes erupted during protests in France, prompting a curfew. Also, two men in Penghu were refused payment for a winning lottery receipt worth tens of millions of dollars. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467974https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467974Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Clashes between Yemen’s Houthis and government forces backed by Saudi Arabia have escalated. Iran is using the Houthis as leverage in U.S.-Iran talks, but the Houthis’ strategy appears aimed at ending Saudi interference rather than imposing a complete blockade of the strait, leaving the region in a high-risk standoff. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467975https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467975Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Jiang Yi-huah published an essay on the premier's continued refusal to countersign laws passed by the Legislative Yuan, strongly criticizing the move as unconstitutional. He said that the Executive Yuan's refusal to countersign after a reconsideration motion failed was unconstitutional and distorted the original purpose of the countersignature power as a check on the president, potentially triggering a serious constitutional crisis. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467976https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467976Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒致理科技大學副教授張光球撰文批評立法院院長韓國瑜於國慶大典脫稿抨擊賴清德政府，認為此舉導致家醜外揚並顯現社會分裂，呼籲在野黨應正視國家危機而非內耗。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467977https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467977Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒旅美台人姜文淑發表評論，嚴厲抨擊沈伯洋立場反覆且貪婪，揭露其獲取大量美資與外交部補助，並質疑陸委會為其家族洗白的邏輯，稱其為政壇笑話。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467978https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467978Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In October 2026, a large-scale student protest erupted in France over scarce educational resources and social inequality, quickly spreading into nationwide unrest. More than 500,000 people took to the streets, accompanied by violent clashes and property damage, reflecting a crisis in the postwar welfare system and the meritocratic myth of the elite. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467670Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article analyzes the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, arguing that although 12 factions are backing Shen Boyang, Lai Ching-te's strategy is to ensure that Chiang Wan-an wins reelection by a narrow margin, to guard against Chiang challenging for the presidency in 2028. Shen Boyang therefore cannot break through the ceiling and win. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467669Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Drawing on discussions on platforms including Weibo, Douban and PTT, this article compiles a list of the TOP10 most handsome male supporting actors in Chinese costume dramas over the past 3 years. The top spot goes to Deng Kai of “Pursuit of Jade.” Others on the list include Wang Xingyue, Wei Zheming and Zhou Junwei, all praised for their costume looks and compelling characters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467671Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The election commission, citing a new interpretation from the 陸委會, ruled that Yu Chih-pin was ineligible to run for Taipei City Council because he submitted proof of renunciation of his mainland household registration too late and had not been registered in Taiwan for 10 years. Yu's side questioned whether this interpretation violated legal certainty and has petitioned the Administrative Court for an interim injunction. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467672Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article analyzes the military operation of the Chinese Communist Party's Liaoning aircraft carrier group sailing south into the western Pacific, comparing China, Japan and Taiwan in their information-release and monitoring capabilities. The author says Japan is faster than Taiwan at detecting and reporting developments in the western Pacific, and criticizes some mainland military experts for misinterpreting exercise details, underscoring the importance of accuracy and timeliness in cognitive warfare. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467673Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Columnist Gongsun Ce noted that although Jensen Huang has cooperated with Trump, he opposes tightening H-1B visa rules and fears that the U.S. AI industry will lose its competitive edge as talent leaves. Facing pressure from the midterm elections, Trump has been criticized for “driving fish into the deep” with his immigration policies, which could accelerate China's efforts to catch up. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467674Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:35:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article examines why the value of water remains unseen despite rising investment in Taiwan's water resources, attributing the problem to water prices that are too low and an illusion of supply resilience. It recommends implementing a “supply-led demand” policy and adjusting water prices to raise public and business awareness of water conservation and risk management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467675Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒With 40 days remaining in the Pingtung County magistrate race, incumbent Magistrate Chou Chun-mi and KMT legislator Su Ching-chuan are locked in a fierce contest. The author strongly criticizes Chou's handling of the Ming Yang factory fire and typhoons during her tenure, and says transportation projects are behind schedule and economic development has stagnated. The author urges voters to bring about a change of ruling party through their votes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467676Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:23:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article comments on China's Taiwan Affairs Office sanctioning a company belonging to Shen Bo-yang's father, arguing that the move amounts to interference in Taiwan's elections and instead reinforces the public's perception of the threat from China. It says the KMT's inability to restrain Beijing and growing internal exclusion have undermined the credibility of its cross-strait platform. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467677Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article examines the double-edged effects of the widespread use of AI tools in the 2026 local elections. It says that while these tools lower the barrier to production, excessive retouching and template-driven designs make campaign materials inauthentic. The article calls for Taiwan to draw on international experience and establish clear AI labeling rules to protect voters' right to know. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3468100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3468100Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:37:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapan allows Taiwanese people to change the nationality designation on national qualification certificates from “China” to “Taiwan”; Taiwan stocks closed sharply lower, and the central bank said it would intervene in the foreign exchange market as needed; technology giants including Meta and Tesla are set to release earnings; protests in France escalated, and Limoges City Hall was set on fire; the legislature passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, with the Ministry of Health and Welfare estimating an impact on 130,000 low- and middle-income seniors; U.S. immigrant visa issuances plunged; joint U.S.-Japan military exercises reached their largest scale ever; the Army's 6th Army Corps began the Joint Combat Readiness Exercise; the Central Weather Administration issued an alert for Typhoon Champi; and Hsiao Hsiang-wen won a taekwondo gold medal at the Nagoya Asian Para Games. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3468082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3468082Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:36:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer White House official Kurt Campbell said the Trump-Xi meeting did not change U.S.-Taiwan relations. He speculated that Washington might announce an arms sale to Taiwan after the G20 summit or by the end of the year, and noted systemic problems in the U.S. defense industrial base. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3468081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3468081Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:27:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAStudent protests in Milan turned violent, prompting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to decide to deploy 500 troops to the city to help maintain security and convene an emergency security meeting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467734Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:05:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInvestors bet that the AI investment boom will support corporate earnings. A wave of buying on dips fueled a rebound in chip stocks, and most major U.S. stock indexes closed higher. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467598Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:32:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUncertainty over the war between the United States and Iran sent international oil prices in opposite directions. New York WTI crude for November delivery rose to $103.66 a barrel, while London Brent crude for December delivery edged down to $109.55 a barrel. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467592Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:27:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFrance saw serious street violence amid protests over soaring prices. Authorities announced partial curfews in cities including Paris, Lyon and Lille, while Prime Minister Lecornu did not rule out declaring a state of emergency. At least 3000 shops were damaged. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467867Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comA comprehensive guide to common mistakes when buying home appliances for a new home or renovation, and the author’s recommendations for choosing the best refrigerators, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, humidifiers, and other appliances. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467866Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comThe 17th installment in a series aimed at helping doctors improve the quality of their naps. It focuses on gear such as travel pillows, eye masks, and earplugs to reset weather-related fatigue and maximize performance during limited breaks on call and night shifts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467865Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comAn account of how pathologist Makoto Ichihara invited 17 clinicians and patients to serve as instructors and studied at “Cancer University,” and how he published the results as a book. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467864Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comThe Ig Nobel Prize is awarded for “research that makes people laugh, then think,” and Japan is one of the world’s leading countries for repeat winners. This article lists past Japanese winners who amazed the world in a wide range of fields, including medicine. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-06/index-en-p2.html#n3467863Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comA manga adaptation of anecdotes about doctors’ strongest school subjects. It tells the story of a doctor with a science background and whether they put their strongest subject to use in their work.