# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-20 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 13 of 13

One 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.

## 【ＳＯＭＰＯアセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－3rd period (2025/07/23－2026/07/21)

- Published: 2026-10-20T09:01:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100Z7L4,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4376787-en.html
- anchor: #n3468104
- Companies mentioned: ＳＯＭＰＯアセットマネジメント株式会社

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Facts:
- ＳＯＭＰＯアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report on October 20, 2026.
- The return rate for the 3rd accounting period of the Global Equity Index Strategy Fund (Asset Growth Type) 2023-07 was 27.5%.

## 【野村アセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 40th Period (2026/01/21–2026/07/21)

- Published: 2026-10-20T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YZOU,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4376788-en.html
- anchor: #n3468103
- Companies mentioned: 野村アセットマネジメント株式会社、野村フィデューシャリー・リサーチ&コンサルティング株式会社

野村アセットマネジメントが2026年10月20日に第40期有価証券報告書を提出。資産総額は約92億円、営業利益は約6.25億円となった。

Facts:
- Total assets for the 40th fiscal period were 9,198,491,004 yen.
- Operating profit for the period was 625,286,305 yen.
- 報告書の提出日時は2026年10月20日09:00である。
- The EDINET code is E12460.
- Total net assets were 9,068,039,469 yen, and the number of units issued was 6,274,369,918.

## 【野村アセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 44th Fiscal Period (2026/01/21–2026/07/21)

- Published: 2026-10-20T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YZAX,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4376789-en.html
- anchor: #n3468102
- Companies mentioned: 野村アセットマネジメント株式会社、野村フィデューシャリー・リサーチ&コンサルティング株式会社

Nomura Asset Management filed a securities report for the January–July 2026 period. Net assets declined, and the company recorded operating, ordinary and net losses for the period.

Facts:
- Nomura Asset Management filed a securities report on October 20, 2026.
- Net assets at the end of the 44th fiscal period were 255,111,474 yen.
- The operating profit or loss for the period was a loss of △3,043,731 yen.
- As a rule, the fund settles accounts and distributes income on the 20th of each month.
- The trust money limit for beneficiary rights is 1 trillion yen per fund.

## Water Outage (Changhua County)

- Published: 2026-10-20T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610200810&info=20040491
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4376880-en.html
- anchor: #n3468262
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

To improve the stability of water supplies and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines in Zhongyang Village in Yuanlin City, Taiping Village and Jingkou Village in Puxin Township, Changhua County, resulting in a water outage on Oct. 20, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-20T08:07:56
- Expiration time: 2026-10-20T18:00:00

## Water Outage (Nantou County)

- Published: 2026-10-20T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610200800&info=20040489
- anchor: #n3468264
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Zhanghe and Zhangxing villages in Nantou City, Nantou County, due to emergency repairs to a burst pipe on Zuci Road. The outage will run from 07:57 to 12:00 on Oct. 20, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-20T07:57:07
- Expiration time: 2026-10-20T12:00:00

## Water Outage (Nantou County)

- Published: 2026-10-20T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610200800&info=20040490
- anchor: #n3468263
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司因半山坑大排破管搶修，導致南投縣南投市平山里及漳和里於2026年10月20日7時59分至11時停水。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-20T07:59:50
- Expiration time: 2026-10-20T11:00:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-20T08:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610200740&info=20040487
- anchor: #n3468288
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines on Jianshan Road and Gaozhi West Street in Yingge District, affecting water service in Erjia, Erqiao and Jianshan villages in Yingge District, New Taipei City.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-16T11:24:10
- Expiration time: 2026-10-20T17:00:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-20T08:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610200740&info=20040488
- anchor: #n3468287
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 said pipeline replacement work on Section 2 of Zhongzheng Road and Baiji Road in Sanxia District will disrupt water service in Zhongzheng, Zhukun, Xinan and Jiatian villages in Sanxia District, New Taipei City.

Facts:
- Effective time：2026-10-16T12:07:00
- Expiration time: 2026-10-20T17:00:00

## High-temperature information (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-20T08:19:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_heat_202610200719001&info=20040486
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4376883-en.html
- anchor: #n3468265
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署 issued a yellow high-temperature alert for New Taipei City, affecting Wugu District and Shulin District. It advised the public to limit outdoor activities, protect themselves from the sun and stay hydrated.

Facts:
- Today (20)
- Effective time：2026-10-20T07:18:00
- Expiration time: 2026-10-20T17:00:00

## Dense fog advisory (Chiayi County，Changhua County)

- Published: 2026-10-20T08:07:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_dense-fog_202610200707001&info=20040485
- anchor: #n3468266
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署 issued a dense fog advisory, saying that areas from Changhua to Tainan could be affected by localized fog or low clouds early on the 20th. Visibility in Chiayi and Changhua could fall below 200 meters, while visibility in Yunlin would also be low.

Facts:
- Below 200 meters
- Today (the 20th)

## Basic and Arbitrated Foreign Exchange Rates (Applicable during November of Reiwa 8)

- Published: 2026-10-20T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/about/services/tame/tame_rate/kijun/kiju2611.htm
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4379421-en.html
- anchor: #n3469561

The Bank of Japan's International Department announced the basic and arbitrated foreign exchange rates applicable during November of Reiwa 8, following a notice by the Minister of Finance. Rates against the yen were listed for various currencies, including 156 yen to the U.S. dollar and 179 yen to the euro.

Facts:
- 156 yen
- 111 yen
- 23 yen
- 16 yen
- 190 yen
- 209 yen
- 179 yen

## Reporting Ordinance Rates (November of Reiwa 8)

- Published: 2026-10-20T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/about/services/tame/tame_rate/syorei/hou2611.htm
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4379420-en.html
- anchor: #n3469560
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行

日本銀行国際局が、令和8年11月中に適用される財務大臣公示の外国為替相場（報告省令レート）を公表。主要通貨の対米ドルレートおよびそれ以外の通貨については市場実勢平均値が適用される。

Facts:
- 1 U.S. dollar per 156 yen (156 JPY)
- 0.716 U.S. dollars per 1 Canadian dollar (1 CAD)
- 0.148 U.S. dollars per 1 Chinese yuan (1 CNY)
- 0.102 U.S. dollars per 1 Swedish krona (1 SEK)
- 1.22 U.S. dollars per 1 Swiss franc (1 CHF)
- 1.34 US dollars per 1 pound sterling (1 GBP)
- 1.15 U.S. dollars per 1 euro (1 EUR)

## オーケー (Kanazawa-Bunko Store) “Chilled Boiled Whitebait” – Refund/Recall

- Published: 2026-10-19T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035999&screenkbn=03
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4380082-en.html
- anchor: #n3470133
- Companies mentioned: オーケー

Refunds and recalls of オーケー (Kanazawa-Bunko Store)’s “Chilled Boiled Whitebait” will begin on October 19, 2026, because juvenile pufferfish were found mixed in with the product.

Facts:
- Oct. 19, 2026

## ノジマ “Magnetic Wall-Mounted Hair Dryer (EC-MHD24)” – Refund/Recall

- Published: 2026-10-19T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035998&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3470132
- Companies mentioned: ノジマ

ノジマ announced that it will offer refunds and recall the “Magnetic Wall-Mounted Hair Dryer (EC-MHD24)” starting October 19, 2026, due to a defect at the base of the power cord that could cause sparks.

Facts:
- Oct. 19, 2026

## 安成生技's Part A readout for new epidermolysis bullosa drug misses target; pain and itch indicators significantly improve - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

- Published: 2026-10-19T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=90796
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4380087-en.html
- anchor: #n3470200
- Companies mentioned: 安成生技

安成生技 (6610) announced that its epidermolysis bullosa drug AC-203 did not achieve a statistically significant difference on the primary efficacy endpoint in Part A of the EBShield Study, but significantly improved secondary endpoints for pain and itch.

Facts:
- A total of 81 EBS participants were enrolled
- P=0.426
- Pain endpoint P value: 0.025
- Itch endpoint P value: 0.023
- 77 of the 81 participants took part in the follow-up study

## Vietnam accepts application for registration of two formulations of 太景’s new antibiotic - Global Bio & Investment Monthly

- Published: 2026-10-19T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=90797
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4380088-en.html
- anchor: #n3470199
- Companies mentioned: 太景、太景*-KY、Newsun Pharmaceutical JSC、Fideschem Inc.、世界衛生組織、越南呼吸學會

Vietnam accepts application for registration of two formulations of 太景’s new antibiotic Taijexin

Facts:
- 270,000 people
- US$1 billion
- 11th largest
- About 12%
- 561 cases per 100,000 people

## Cancer treatment damages fertility! Doctors urge easing restrictions on egg-freezing subsidies and expanding eligible cancer types - Heho健康

- Published: 2026-10-20T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/388313
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4380119-en.html
- anchor: #n3470301
- Companies mentioned: Heho健康

Cancer treatment can damage fertility. Doctors are urging the government to ease restrictions on egg-freezing subsidies and expand the cancer types covered.

## Will a child who speaks unclearly just grow out of it? Experts urge parents to seek care if speech remains unclear at this age - Heho健康

- Published: 2026-10-20T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/388334
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4380118-en.html
- anchor: #n3470302

Children who speak unclearly are often thought to grow out of it, but speech therapists say there can be many causes, some related to articulation disorders. Parents should pay close attention.

## 【Residential fire】【Residential fire on De'an Road in Zhongshan District，Keelung City，at 19:24 on the 19th；extinguished；4 people slightly injured and taken to hospital】

- Published: 2026-10-19T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=22121
- anchor: #n3468414

A residential fire broke out at 19:24 on the 19th on De'an Road in Zhongshan District，Keelung City. The site was a 4-story reinforced-concrete building with an added tin-roof structure. The fire department dispatched 24 vehicles and 75 personnel to extinguish the blaze. 4 people suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital. The area burned was about 50 square meters.

Facts:
- Call received at 19:24
- Fire extinguished at 19:59
- Fire department dispatched 24 vehicles and 75 personnel
- 4 people
- Burned area approximately 50 square meters

## 【Factory fire】【Fire at 生機醋工廠 on Wenwu Lane，Yuchi Township，Nantou County，at 19:25 on the 19th；extinguished；1 seriously injured and 1 slightly injured，both taken to hospital；1 visibly dead，not taken to hospital】

- Published: 2026-10-19T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=22122
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4376895-en.html
- anchor: #n3468413
- Companies mentioned: 生機醋工廠、埔里基督教醫院、埔里榮民醫院

A fire broke out at 生機醋工廠 on Wenwu Lane，Yuchi Township，Nantou County，at 19:25 on the 19th and has been extinguished. 1 person was seriously injured and 1 slightly injured; both were taken to hospital. 1 woman was visibly dead and was not taken to hospital.

Facts:
- Fire department dispatched 14 vehicles
- 25 personnel
- Burned area approximately 150 square meters

## Mental illness is stable with treatment，but the patient often makes faces and moves their hands and feet uncontrollably? Beware of tardive dyskinesia (TD)：learn about treatment options，explained by specialist doctors in text and images

- Published: 2026-10-20T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/10/tardive-dyskinesia-261023.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4380085-en.html
- anchor: #n3470147

Long-term use of antipsychotic medication may trigger tardive dyskinesia (TD)，causing involuntary twitching of the face or limbs. Patients may endure the symptoms or stop taking their medication on their own because of misconceptions，affecting their quality of life. Treatment options include adjusting the dose，switching medications or using adjunctive drugs. Doctors advise patients not to stop medication on their own，but to record the symptoms on video and seek medical care early.

## IDWR速報データ 2026年第41週

- Published: 2026-10-20T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国立健康危機管理研究機構
- Original: https://id-info.jihs.go.jp/surveillance/idwr/provisional/2026/41/index.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4379878-en.html
- anchor: #n3470073

Infectious disease速報データ for the 41st week of 2026 (10/5–10/11) has been released. Report counts and cumulative report counts for notifiable diseases, sentinel-surveillance diseases, acute respiratory infections, animal diseases and other categories are available in CSV format. The next update is scheduled for October 27.

Facts:
- 41st week
- 10/5～10/11
- October 27
- 42nd week

## Change to the Handover Date and Time for the Interim Report of the Council for Social Infrastructure Development and the Council for Transport Policy on “The Future of Infrastructure Management”

- Published: 2026-10-20T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sogo03_hh_000390.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4379766-en.html
- anchor: #n3469850
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省

国土交通省 announced that the date and time for the handover of the interim report by the Council for Social Infrastructure Development and the Council for Transport Policy, scheduled for October 20, Reiwa 8, had been changed for various reasons.

Facts:
- Reiwa 8, Oct. 20
- １４：１５～１４：３０
- １５：３５～１５：５０

## Launch of a Reuse Promotion Campaign – チューコスパ！LIFE

- Published: 2026-10-20T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05729.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4379768-en.html
- anchor: #n3469887

The Ministry of the Environment has launched a campaign to promote reuse, aiming to increase the reuse rate and realize a society where reuse is the norm. In conjunction with the campaign, it has launched a “Reuse Portal Site” bringing together related information and is advocating a new set of values, “チューコスパ！LIFE,” which presents used and reused products as smart choices.

Facts:
- March, Reiwa 8
- 2030
- 50 trillion yen
- 80 trillion yen
- Reiwa 3, June
- April, Reiwa 8

## Humanities Salon Series: Why do we talk nonsense? A philosophical inquiry

- Published: 2026-10-20T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家科學及技術委員會
- Original: https://www.nstc.gov.tw/folksonomy/detail/551ffcbd-f01c-413d-98c7-5ba4ec7ce462?l=CH
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4379426-en.html
- anchor: #n3469639
- Companies mentioned: 國科會、文化大學、國立金門大學、nstc

A lecture in the 國科會 Humanities Salon Series will feature 文化大學 Associate Professor Wu Feng-wei discussing the philosophical significance and social impact of “nonsense.” The event will be held on 2026年10月22日 at 國立金門大學.

Facts:
- Publication date：2026年10月20日
- Telephone：02-2737-7179
- Published the book “Nonsense” in 2006
- The lecture will take place on 2026年10月22日
- 8 a.m.

## 【Association Affairs Bulletin】14th-term，9th Standing Council Meeting Held

- Published: 2026-10-20T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會
- Original: https://www.tma.tw/meeting/meeting_info.asp?/14830.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4380122-en.html
- anchor: #n3470355
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會、中央健康保險署、世界醫師會、World Medical Association、WMA、世界衛生組織、WHO

中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會 held its 14th-term，9th Standing Council Meeting，chaired by President Chen Xiangguo. The meeting reported recent good news for the medical profession，including a consensus reached in negotiations over the National Health Insurance budget，adjustments to the specialist physician bonus system for primary-care outpatient visits in Western medicine，and a resolution by 世界醫師會 reaffirming its support for Taiwan's participation in WHO programs.

Facts:
- Executive Yuan approves a growth-rate ceiling of 5.5%
- 政府擬再編列 600 億預算挹注於健保
- 116 年度全民健保總額將達 1 兆 1266 億元左右
- Bonus rates for specialists in obstetrics and gynecology，surgery，internal medicine，pediatrics and family medicine adjusted to 21%
- Bonus rates for other specialties adjusted to 18%