https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1112 items from 7 sources; Taiwan, 114 items from 10 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/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469355Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:54:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man surnamed Wang in Taipei's Wanhua District, upset over his girlfriend's close relationship with her sworn younger brother, stabbed Ding to death with a Rambo knife in June this year. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office charged Wang with murder and referred the case to the Taipei District Court's citizens' judge court for trial. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469356Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:52:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Foreign Ministry assesses that security conditions in France and Italy are not yet critical and will not raise the travel alerts to Level 2 for now, but it will monitor the situation closely and adjust the alerts as needed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469357Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:50:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中央社記者曾依璇報導巴黎17日示威失控，現場爆發衝突並投擲催淚彈，記者在追尋持有麥克風的受訪者過程中，見證民眾對政府訴求未獲回應的憤怒，以及示威活動從平和轉向暴力破壞的現狀。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469249Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:44:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA大眾控 subsidiary PRO3C signed a strategic cooperation memorandum and subscription agreement with Malaysian listed company Cape EMS Berhad, aiming to accelerate its optical communications capacity expansion by integrating manufacturing resources. 大眾控 aims to expand the SMT production lines at its Johor Bahru plant from 8 to 18 by the end of 2027, and plans to subscribe for Cape EMS special shares worth 50 million ringgit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469250Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:44:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting is being held in Hong Kong today, hosted by China and organized by Hong Kong. Finance ministers or representatives from 21 economies are attending, including Taiwan Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469251Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:39:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA花蓮縣政府 urged farmers to closely monitor Typhoon Champi, take advance measures to protect crops, clear drainage systems and secure facilities to reduce damage, and promptly report any damage and document it using an app. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469252Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:39:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 SIAL Paris food show opened on Oct. 17, with the Tainan City Government making its first appearance with a Tainan pavilion and bringing together multiple companies to pursue the European market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469254Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Chinese student surnamed Chen studying in Russia wore a Rising Sun flag over his clothes in a class at 莫斯科大學. After classmates protested and a student association petitioned, the university decided to expel him and send him back to China. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469253Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInvestigators took former county magistrate Wu Chun-li away at Fengnian Airport as part of a probe into an alleged profiteering case involving a Taitung County Government farm road widening project and a resort. They also searched his home and multiple other locations, including the service office of his sister, Taitung County Council Speaker Wu Hsiu-hua. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469148Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:35:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABrazil’s first televised presidential runoff debate featured heated exchanges. Media analysis found neither side made a clear breakthrough among swing voters, leaving the race still neck and neck. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469047Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:23:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. AI chip stocks rebounded, ending the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index’s 8-session losing streak. Taiwan stocks opened lower and fluctuated in morning trading, falling more than 400 points. 台積電, the market heavyweight, fell as low as NT$2,395, down 1.03%. Other electronics stocks were mixed, with 聯發科 surging against the trend and 日月光投控 holding steady. Institutions said Taiwan stocks were undergoing a weak technical consolidation, and attention remains focused on the market’s response to returns on AI investment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468946https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468946Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:13:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAApple announced it will hold its Pro and tell event in Los Angeles on October 28. Reports say it will unveil its first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen, a move seen as reflecting new CEO Ternus’s efforts to accelerate product development and simplify the organizational structure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468842Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:11:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAStudents from the Louvre School of Art blocked the entrance to the Louvre Pyramid on the 19th in solidarity with high school students protesting a lack of resources. They also urged the Macron government to address cuts to cultural funding and students’ rights. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468843Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:04:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPoland’s 窩噗瘋薩克斯風四重奏（Whoop Group） is visiting Taiwan for performances marking its 10th anniversary, remaining committed to the artistry of classical music while also arranging classic cartoon scores. The group will perform with 高雄市管樂團 at Taipei’s National Concert Hall on October 21 and at the Weiwuying Concert Hall in Kaohsiung on October 23. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468844Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:04:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei stocks opened down 109.51 points, with the TAIEX at 46,712.57 points and turnover of NT$8.827 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468845Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:04:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe New Taiwan dollar opened at 32.48 against the U.S. dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market, down 3.5 cents. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468841Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:01:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國泰金’s October national economic confidence survey showed that the public’s optimism index for Taiwan stocks rose to a record high of 55. About 49% said economic growth has a positive effect on household finances, with investment gains cited as the main source of benefit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468708Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:54:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台積電’s plant in Germany is prompting Taiwanese supply-chain companies to expand into neighboring Czechia. 愛豐通運 will establish a logistics center for semiconductor chemicals in the country. With its central European location and lower operating costs, Czechia is becoming a foothold for Taiwanese businesses entering Europe. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468705Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:49:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA華盛頓郵報報導，美國川普政府尚未批准將愛國者飛彈移轉至烏克蘭，此舉使烏克蘭防空面臨困難；烏方指庫存攔截飛彈僅剩寥寥數枚，並批評俄羅斯獲放寬制裁。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468706Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:47:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAZhao Xiangqun, deputy counselor at the Taiwan Representative Office in Somaliland, attended the country’s Agriculture Ministry event marking World Food Day. The event showcased results of Taiwan-Somaliland agricultural cooperation, including seed industry development, technology transfer and farmer training. He also heard local farmers describe how improved agricultural techniques had enhanced their livelihoods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468707Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:47:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA candidate for village chief in Wangchen Village, Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County, was suspected of giving cash and gifts to voters during September and October in an alleged vote-buying scheme. After an investigation by the Chiayi District Prosecutors Office, the court ordered the candidate released on bail of NT$50,000. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468679Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:40:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWeather expert Wu Der-rong said European model simulations indicate a high chance that Typhoon Jangmi will make landfall or pass near Taiwan on the 23rd and 24th, bringing severe winds and rain that should not be underestimated. The northeast monsoon will move south tomorrow, bringing rain to windward areas and lower temperatures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468680Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:36:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapan’s JAXA successfully launched an H3 rocket carrying the MMX probe, aiming to make the world’s first mission to collect samples from Phobos, a moon of Mars, and return them to Earth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468607Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Philadelphia Semiconductor Index ended an 8-session losing streak and U.S. AI stocks rebounded. Taiwan stocks fluctuated and closed lower on the 19th, while foreign investors continued to be net sellers. Analysts are watching foreign investor moves and the New Taiwan dollar’s exchange rate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468511Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:12:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPope Leo XIV called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to express concern over the humanitarian crisis in the town of Oleshky and mediate a ceasefire, hoping Russia and Ukraine would work together to allow civilians to evacuate safely. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468512Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:12:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. tech stocks rebounded, but the market is concerned that rising Treasury yields will increase borrowing costs for smaller AI companies, affecting profits and investment sentiment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468101Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:52:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndiana Lieutenant Governor Beckwith visited Taiwan for National Day, praising Taiwan as an emerging democracy and saying President Lai Ching-te’s National Day address echoed the ideals behind the founding of the United States. He stressed that Taiwan-U.S. ties are close and that Taiwan is an important economic partner for Indiana, with significant opportunities for cooperation in trade, technology and agriculture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469419Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article examines differences in inheritance rights between unmarried couples and registered partners in Taiwan, noting that unmarried partners have no legal inheritance rights and recommending wills to protect their interests. It also explains an amendment removing siblings’ reserved share of an estate, set to take effect in 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469418Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China’s Q3 GDP growth reached 4.5%, beating expectations, but fixed-asset investment fell sharply, youth unemployment remained high, and weak domestic demand and a divided property market became major obstacles to economic recovery. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469420Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:59:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Korean cheerleader Kim Yu-na left the team less than a year after coming to Taiwan, moving to a paid subscription platform to offer revealing livestream content. Her premium plan costs nearly NT$10,000 a month, drawing discussion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469421Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:58:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Labor reported more than 1.6万 claims for continued retirement pension contributions in the first half of 2025, with an average amount of nearly NT$80,000. Under the new labor pension system, if people continue working after receiving their pension at age 60, employers must still contribute at least 6% to their individual accounts. This is known as continued retirement pension contributions, and eligible people can generally apply once a year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469422Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:41:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former legislator 孫大千 criticized the “洋流” campaign of 民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋 as a script orchestrated by former President 蔡英文, and warned 國民黨 to guard against the effect spilling over into New Taipei City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469423Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:38:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Bureau of Labor Insurance under the Ministry of Labor will pay the farmers' monthly pension savings and the old farmers' allowance on Oct. 20. The full monthly amount is NT$8,110. Another 14 types of allowances, including Labor Insurance, National Pension Insurance and prenatal checkup subsidies, will be deposited before the end of October. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469424Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:37:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋 has adjusted his cross-strait rhetoric, denying that exchanges amount to united front work and supporting the Taipei-Shanghai city forum. His neckerchief-wearing image has prompted comparisons with the CCP's Young Pioneers. Expert 紀舜傑 analyzed his “洋流” effect and considered whether he could turn the race around against 蔣萬安 by sending conciliatory signals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469425Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:32:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Weather expert 吳德榮 said the latest European model simulations for strong Typhoon Kammuri show the highest likelihood of making landfall in Taiwan on the 23rd or 24th, with the impact probability reaching 62% in Keelung and Yilan. The northeast monsoon will move south starting tomorrow, bringing cooler temperatures. The weather will stabilize after the typhoon moves away on the 25th and 26th. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469426Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:30:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒《經濟日報》 criticized 懂車帝 for a conflict of interest in its Zunjie V800 brake test and warned that “weaponized” reviews harm the industry. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has launched an investigation aimed at easing the public dispute sparked by comparisons with 特斯拉 and protecting the image of China's new energy vehicle brands. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469428Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article explains the legal size and weight limits for cargo carried on scooters: cargo height is limited to shoulder level, width to 10 centimeters beyond the outer edge of the handlebars, and length to 50 centimeters beyond the rear wheel axle. Violations are punishable by fines of NT$300 to NT$600. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469427Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A 29-year-old civil servant shared investment experience on Dcard, using a stable salary and leveraged loans to build stock assets of NT$16.22 million over 8 years, with returns exceeding 128%. Core holdings include blue-chip stocks such as 台積電. The investor also warned of the risks of leveraged investing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469429Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:21:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A murder occurred at a hotel in Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. A 27-year-old Taiwanese woman was arrested on suspicion of carrying a knife, and police are investigating the relationship between the parties and the cause of death. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469430Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:10:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台股20日開盤受外資賣壓影響下跌逾200點，台積電跌20元，聯發科漲55元。國際油價高檔施壓美債，市場聚焦Meta與特斯拉財報。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469431Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:10:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Labor's Bureau of Labor Insurance has released its October payment schedule. Payments on the 20th include the Farmers' Pension Allowance, worth up to NT$8,110, followed by Labor Insurance annuity payments and other benefits at the end of the month. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469432Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:04:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung's private 修平科技大學 announced a merger with 國立暨南國際大學 in 2026 amid the impact of declining birth rates. After 61 years, it will stop admitting students and donate its campus assets, becoming the country's first public-private merger across different systems. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468771Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒勞動部宣布2026年4月起擴大實施「五五就業促進獎勵」，協助中高齡及退休族群重返職場。新制放寬兼職薪資門檻與受僱天數，全職最高補助6萬元，兼職最高3萬元，旨在提升中高齡就業穩定性。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468770Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Labor's Bureau of Labor Insurance clarified that Labor Insurance funeral benefits are paid at 2 rates: 5 months or 10 months. The difference depends on whether surviving family members qualify for survivor annuity benefits or the old-system survivor allowance. If no surviving family member qualifies, the person who paid the funeral expenses can claim 10 months of benefits; otherwise, only 5 months can be claimed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468769Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After the costume drama 《蘭香如故》 ended, viewers began looking for a new series. Although 《嫁金釵》 made Netflix's trending list, Xiaohongshu users strongly recommended 《美人余》, starring Li Yitong. The drama depicts a marriage scam among wealthy families and has become a surprise hit thanks to its many twists. It will air on WeTV. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468772Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:58:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Agriculture and Food Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture shared tips for cooking tomato and egg stir-fry on its Facebook page 《鮮享農YA》, emphasizing how ingredient choices and cooking steps affect the texture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468773Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:40:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of National Defense added a budget of NT$145.6962 billion for weapons, ammunition and military personnel compensation, with most of the procurement involving unmanned vehicles. The article questions the rationale behind the budget and the risk of funding gaps in multiyear plans. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468775Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 財政部臺北國稅局 reminds the public that gifting TSMC shares to children is exempt from securities transaction tax, but gift tax must still be reported as required by law, and a certificate must be obtained before the shares can be transferred. The reporting procedure cannot be skipped even if the amount is below the 2.44 million yuan tax exemption threshold, and sales between relatives without proof of actual payment will be treated as gifts and taxed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468776Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Army chief Lü Kun-hsiu has promoted a transformation in Army culture and equipment, shifting the Army’s image from conservative to people-friendly and earning the trust of Presidents Lai Ching-te and Tsai Ing-wen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468778Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview that President Donald Trump had successfully shifted politics in the Western Hemisphere toward pro-US governments in his second term, and argued that closing USAID helped curb anti-US forces. He stressed that disaster relief had become much more efficient since the State Department took over aid, and that new Latin American leaders were more willing to work with the US. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468166Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article compiles global financial and geopolitical news, including Musk’s bid to merge SpaceX and 特斯拉, CoreWeave’s bond crisis, China’s debt exceeding 300% of GDP, a wave of museum thefts and Putin’s proposal for a US-China-Russia summit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468167Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:48:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 10/20 International Morning Brief covers developments in several countries: Zelensky accuses Trump of pressuring Ukraine to surrender, with Russian forces launching attacks without warning; Taiwan makes no headway at the Xi-Trump meeting; France imposes curfews following riots; a suspect is arrested in the killing of a Taiwanese woman in Japan; and the Philippines protests provocative remarks by the Chinese ambassador. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468168Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒文章分析台灣對美巨大貿易順差下，川普政府要求台積電赴美投資、中油採購阿拉斯加天然氣及增加軍購的背景。作者質疑賴清德政府缺乏清晰戰略，未明確定義台灣以這些資源交換所獲得的具體利益與安全保障。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469358Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:04:13 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網尖點科技 showcased several precision drilling technologies for high-end AI server PCBs at TPCA Show 2026, highlighting its ability to integrate materials and cutting tools. It also announced record revenue for the first 8 months of 2026 and plans to raise more than 2.1 billion yuan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469359Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:55 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A surge in US Treasury yields to a 20-year high has fueled enthusiasm for OTC bond ETFs, which have recorded net inflows for 10 consecutive weeks. 櫃買中心 issued a warning urging investors to fully understand the products and beware of 3 major risks: exchange rates, equalization reserves and interest rates. It also recommended using official information platforms to inform investment decisions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469360Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:56:55 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網台股受國際半導體走弱拖累，早盤大跌後V轉翻紅，量能萎縮。台積電續挫，分析師預判短期高檔盤整，建議關注AI與業績題材。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469361Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:55:47 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網OpenAI is accelerating its $30 billion fundraising effort, targeting a valuation of more than $1.4 trillion and seeking to lock in funding before Anthropic’s IPO. Both companies have enormous annual revenues, though they calculate them differently; the capital race will test market confidence in AI’s growth prospects. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469362Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:55:34 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網亞馬遜 has launched the open-source tool TorchNeuron, lowering the barrier for developers to switch from 輝達 chips to its own and challenging 輝達’s CUDA software moat. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469363Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:31:30 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網China’s central bank announced that the LPR had remained unchanged for 17 consecutive months, with the 1-year and 5-year-plus rates at 3.00% and 3.50%, respectively. Governor Pan Gongsheng said the authorities would work to diversify loan pricing benchmarks to improve the transmission of monetary policy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469364Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:30:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Tesla is set to report its 2026 Q3 results, with estimates for both revenue and EPS down, reflecting profit pressures. Although deliveries beat expectations, analysts are divided on the outlook, and some firms have adjusted their price targets. Investors are focused on FSD subscription growth and progress on new products such as Optimus. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469365Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:18:15 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網French Justice Minister Darmanin announced on the 19th that 2,513 people had been detained nationwide and 67 imprisoned following violence sparked by weekend protests. To strengthen investigations, the cases will be treated as “organized crime,” detention will be extended to 72 hours, and wiretapping will be permitted. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469366Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Reuters reported that a hacker used AI agents to automatically attack more than 1,200 websites, successfully breaching more than 100 companies, including Deere and SharkNinja, highlighting a sharp rise in AI’s ability to carry out autonomous attacks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469367Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:07:01 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網玉晶光 and U.S. company 3M have signed a strategic partnership, with 3M subscribing for 玉晶光 private-placement shares worth NT$4.813 billion. The companies will jointly develop and mass-produce beam expansion optics, strengthening their positioning in the AI data center supply chain. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3469368Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:04:47 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網仁新 said its subsidiary Belite has been approved to move directly from the Nasdaq Capital Market to the Global Select Market, effective October 19. The move makes Belite eligible to seek inclusion in the NBI index and highlights its strengthened financial position and market capitalization exceeding $6 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468709Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:02:35 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網國泰金控's October 2026 survey found that the public's business optimism index and wage expectations hit record highs, reflecting strong optimism about economic growth and stock market performance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468710Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網MarketWatch columnist Mark Hulbert noted that US stocks have historically risen in the six months following midterm elections, with a 100% win rate. The analysis identifies the easing of political uncertainty as the main driver. Despite seasonal headwinds and policy uncertainties in Washington, stocks are expected to perform well once uncertainty clears. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468711Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:36:39 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Riots erupted in several parts of France after violent protests on the 17th, prompting partial curfews from the 19th to the 20th. The government reported that at least 3,000 shops were looted nationwide. Protest attendance was estimated at hundreds of thousands, and opposition groups plan to stage another protest in late October or early November. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468712Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:30:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Nvidia will hold its GTC conference in Berlin in October 2026, where CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a speech. As AI investment faces a stress test, the conference will focus on five areas: sovereign AI, enterprise AI, AI-native companies, AI safety, AI factories, and physical AI, exploring the expansion of AI infrastructure demand and pathways to commercial validation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468713Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:24:50 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military and intelligence agencies to overthrow the Iranian regime, with US President Donald Trump backing the move to eliminate an existential threat. Iran also warned about the security of undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz. While the claim was accused of exaggerating the global impact, it added to uncertainty over communications in the Middle East. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468714Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:10:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Broadcom CEO Hock Tan warned that funding shortfalls could become the biggest bottleneck for the AI industry and that investors face high risks from betting blindly. Although Broadcom's revenue has surged, OpenAI continues to post losses and returns on enterprise AI remain unclear, highlighting the gap between industry demand and profitability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468715Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:10:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A US stock market news summary for October 20, 2026, said chip stocks rebounded after ending their worst losing streak in 20 years, while 標普全球 warned of hidden AI debt risks at tech giants. 蘋果's market value topped $5 trillion, but the company faces the risk of weak device replacement demand and announced that it will unveil its first touchscreen MacBook on October 28. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468106Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:01:22 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Elon Musk's announcement that he would give SpaceX shares to American children drew attention. 巴隆週刊 suggested that Buffett and tech titans follow suit by giving away Berkshire shares, addressing estate-giving issues and promoting financial education. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468107Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:55:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網September revenue figures for Taiwan's largest companies were released on Oct. 20, 2026, with a total of 243 companies with capital of at least 5 billion participating. Financial firms such as 元大金 and 兆豐金 posted strong year-over-year growth, while building materials company 潤隆 recorded a remarkable year-over-year increase. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468108Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:50:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網After nearly 2 weeks of selling pressure, chip stocks rebounded on Monday, but the market remains skeptical about the sustainability of AI spending. As the 3rd-quarter earnings season gets underway, results from tech giants such as Meta and 特斯拉 will be a watershed for bulls and bears. Investors are shifting their focus to companies with tangible profits and innovative capabilities, and the AI trading honeymoon may be over. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468109Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:40:11 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Reuters reported that SK Hynix subsidiary Solidigm is seeking U.S. permission to export equipment to its Dalian plant in China, using this as a bargaining chip in negotiations to build a plant in the United States. The U.S. Commerce Department issued a permit for 2026 but limited the quantity, and did not approve a permit for expansion in 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468110Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:30:37 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網輝達 will hold its GTC conference in Berlin, where Jensen Huang will deliver a keynote and announce investments in German startups to strengthen its AI presence in Europe. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468111Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:20:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網費城半導體指數重演2008年金融海嘯時期的8日連跌紀錄，累計跌幅15.7%。受中國記憶體競爭與AI資金疑慮影響，市場出現大幅修正，但分析師認為產業需求仍強勁，設備訂單能見度高，且技術指標顯示超賣，部分機構開始上調評等，市場於10月19日出現反彈跡象。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468112Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:10:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The chip sector ended its worst losing streak in 20 years, with 英特爾, AMD and Nvidia among the stocks rebounding on Monday. IG analysts said sentiment had turned more optimistic, viewing the move as healthy fund rotation, but CoreWe's decline showed that AI debt risks remain a concern. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3470464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3470464Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:34:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468678Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示アライアンス・バーンスタインは第25期決算で前期の赤字から約9億9千万円の黒字へ転換し、資産規模も拡大した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468677Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:27:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示アライアンス・バーンスタイン株式会社 filed an annual securities report for its 10th fiscal period on October 20, 2026. Revenue and net assets declined from the previous period. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468676Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:27:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468675Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:26:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468608Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:23:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示アライアンス・バーンスタイン株式会社 filed an annual securities report for its 56th fiscal period. Operating revenue and net income declined from the previous period, and total assets also contracted. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468521Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示モーヴァ・アセットマネジメントがモビリティ関連株ファンドの第12期報告書を提出。純資産額減少と営業損失が発生したが、1口当たり純資産額は1.0298円を維持した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468520Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Goldman Sachs Asset Management filed a report for its 2nd fiscal period. Net assets expanded to about 4 times their previous size, and the return was 10.3%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468519Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468518Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468517Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Amova Asset Management filed its securities report for the 19th period (2026/01/21-2026/07/20). Total assets and net assets declined, and the company posted an operating loss. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468516Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:13:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Nomura Asset Management filed its 39th-period securities report for beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. Net assets at the end of the period rose to approximately 26.28 billion yen, and net income for the period was approximately 2.04 billion yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468515Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:13:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468514Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:12:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Nissay Asset Management filed its 26th-period report for beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. Assets and operating income increased, strengthening its financial base. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468513Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management filed its 32nd-period securities report for beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. Assets and net assets declined, and the company posted an operating loss. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468427Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468236Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:06:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468235Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Nomura Asset Management filed a securities report (21st period) for beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. Net assets at the end of the period were approximately 3,238.42 million yen, and operating income was approximately 92.94 million yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468234Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468233Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:04:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示ピクテ・ジャパンが第10期有価証券報告書を提出。当期純利益は約36億3千万円で、収益率は44.15%を記録し、資産規模も拡大した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468232Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:02:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p12.html#n3468105Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示ピクテ・ジャパン株式会社は2026年10月20日、第35期（2026/01/21－2026/07/21）の有価証券報告書を提出した。当期純利益は約120億円を記録し、資産規模が拡大した。