<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"><channel>
<title>AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-20 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html</link><description>One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 177 items from 4 sources; Japan, 114 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.</description><language>en</language>
<item><title>Orders are now being accepted for a set of 2 aurora pin-back buttons, a prism visual collection and photo-gray-style stickers from the anime “転生したらスライムだった件”!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475922</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475922</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000843.000080345.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社アズメーカーは、アニメ『転生したらスライムだった件』の新商品（オーロラ缶バッジ2個セット、プリズムビジュアルコレクション、フォトグレイ風ステッカー）の受注を通販サイト「きゃらON！」にて開始した。</description></item>
<item><title>Orders have opened for TV anime Yani Neko character rubber mats, mugs, thumbnail glitter sticker sets, Prism Visual Collections, trading hologram button badges, and clear files!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475921</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475921</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000844.000080345.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社アズメーカーは、通販サイト「きゃらON！」にてTVアニメ『ヤニねこ』の新商品（ラバーマット、マグカップ、ステッカーセット等）の受注を開始した。</description></item>
<item><title>Orders have opened for acrylic character stands, mugs, thumbnail glitter sticker sets, Prism Visual Collections, and more from the anime Grow Up Show: The Sunflower Circus Troupe!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475920</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475920</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000845.000080345.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社アズメーカーは、アニメ「グロウアップショウ ～ひまわりのサーカス団～」の新商品（アクリルキャラスタンド、マグカップ、ステッカーセット、プリズムビジュアルコレクション、トレーディングホログラム缶バッジ）を通販サイト「きゃらON！」にて受注開始した。</description></item>
<item><title>New merchandise featuring original illustrations themed around 'winter meetups' from the TV anime Tokyo Revengers will debut at AGF2026! Advance sales will be held at Chugai Mining's booth [Y-23]!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475919</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475919</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000868.000059072.html">PR TIMES</source><description>中外鉱業株式会社は、2026年11月7日〜8日に開催される「アニメイトガールズフェスティバル 2026」にて、TVアニメ『東京リベンジャーズ』の冬をテーマにした描き下ろしイラストを使用した新作グッズを中外鉱業ブース[Y-23]で先行販売する。</description></item>
<item><title>'Gothic Is a Maiden of Magic ~Hurry Up and Make a Contract!~' launches its Halloween event, Maiden Chapter, today, Oct. 20 (Tue)! Familiars in sexy nun outfits make their debut!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475918</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475918</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001194.000001290.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社ケイブは、シューティングゲームアプリ『ゴシックは魔法乙女～さっさと契約しなさい！～』にて、10月20日よりハロウィンイベント「乙女編」を開始。シスター衣装の使い魔やガチャ、BGM設定機能記念キャンペーンも実施中。</description></item>
<item><title>'Seven Premium' oversized cookies get a refresh! All 6 varieties, offering crunchy and moist textures, go on sale sequentially starting Oct. 20 (Tue)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475917</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475917</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001279.000155396.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパンは、『セブンプレミアム』の大判クッキーシリーズを10月20日よりリニューアル発売する。全6品で、新フレーバー4品と定番2品のリニューアルが含まれる。価格は178円（税込192.24円）。</description></item>
<item><title>'The Tiger and Her Wings: Theatrical Edition &amp; Spinoff Drama Script Collection' set for release on Dec. 15, 2026, to coincide with the theatrical release of The Tiger and Her Wings!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475916</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475916</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001357.000018219.html">PR TIMES</source><description>NHK出版は、2027年1月公開の劇場版「虎に翼」およびスピンオフドラマ「山田轟法律事務所」のシナリオを収載した『虎に翼 劇場版＆スピンオフドラマ シナリオ集』を2026年12月15日に発売すると発表した。また、関連3作品を網羅したパーフェクトブックも2027年1月7日に発売予定。</description></item>
<item><title>Kobunsha to launch 'Insights. by Kobunsha,' a podcast channel that turns reader insights from 4 women's media outlets into 'learning,' in fall 2026</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475915</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475915</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002522.000021468.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社光文社は、4つの女性メディア『CLASSY.』『VERY』『STORY』『美ST』の読者インサイトを活用し、女性のライフステージに寄り添う「学び」を提供するポッドキャストチャンネル「Insights.（インサイツ）by Kobunsha」を2026年秋にローンチした。</description></item>
<item><title>ABEMA original dating reality show 'Today, I Fell in Love: Suwon Edition' Episode 1: Viewers moved by the encouragement written on his back: 'This time, I'll go home smiling'; boys thrilled as their admired returning cast member appears: 'I really wanted you to come'</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475914</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475914</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004138.000064643.html">PR TIMES</source><description>ABEMA began airing Episode 1 of the latest installment in the 'Today, I Fell in Love' series, 'Suwon Edition,' on Oct. 19, 2026. Set in Suwon, South Korea, the dating reality show featured returning cast members Kei, Misaki, and Minori.</description></item>
<item><title>The week 2 theatergoer bonus for the film BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora has been revealed!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475913</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475913</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009816.000014827.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社ブシロードは、映画「BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora」の第2週（10月23日〜10月29日）入場者プレゼントとして、「フロムトーキョー描き下ろしイラストカード〈全3種〉」を配布することを発表した。</description></item>
<item><title>Cypress's new-format restaurant, Tempura Bowl Specialty Restaurant Erubisu, to open its first location at イオンモール伊達 on Nov. 27, 2026</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475880</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475880</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:57:25 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000182170.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社サイプレスは、2026年11月27日に福島県伊達市の「イオンモール伊達」に新業態「天丼専門店 ゑるびす」の1号店をオープンする。同モールには計5店舗が同時出店し、施設は約1,000席のフードコートを備える。</description></item>
<item><title>令和8年度ソリマチ給料王年末調整セミナーの開催</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475881</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475881</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:56:52 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000185963.html">PR TIMES</source><description>経理高度化技術研究所有限会社が、令和8年度ソリマチ給料王を使用した年末調整セミナーをオンラインで開催する。</description></item>
<item><title>Tools for Humanity joins Zoom ISV Exchange Program—bringing Proof of Human to Zoom's 200,000 business customers</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475882</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475882</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:54:42 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000160362.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Tools for Humanity Corporation has joined the Zoom ISV Exchange Program and begun offering its deepfake countermeasure technology, World ID for Zoom, to Zoom business customers.</description></item>
<item><title>歯ぐきを開く歯周病の手術は50〜54歳、治療後の定期管理は70〜74歳で最も多い。札幌の歯科医院ユアーズデンタルクリニック院長・湯口晃弘が、歯周治療を受ける年齢をレセプトから分析。</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475883</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475883</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:49:46 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000190095.html">PR TIMES</source><description>厚生労働省のNDBオープンデータ（2023年度）を用いた分析により、歯周病治療において歯ぐきを開く手術は50〜54歳で最多、再生手術は60〜64歳、定期管理は70〜74歳で最も多いことが明らかになった。</description></item>
<item><title>Sanchong neighborhood chief accused of graft after inviting relatives and friends on residents' outing; released on NT$100,000 bail</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476463</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476463</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:47:16 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610200330.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A neighborhood chief surnamed Fan in New Taipei's Sanchong District is suspected of allowing relatives and friends who did not meet the qualifications to join a residents' outing. He is suspected of profiteering under the Anti-Corruption Act and other offenses; prosecutors set bail at NT$100,000.</description></item>
<item><title>Chinese Embassy warns of luring schemes targeting travelers to Thailand; Thai tourism minister says visitors are safe</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476464</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476464</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:42:14 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200329.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>中國駐泰大使館發布安全提醒，警告中國公民慎防高薪招聘及投資合作等誘騙陷阱；泰國觀光暨體育部長素拉薩表示單純觀光客安全無虞，但承認工作邀約入境有風險。泰國觀光局認為警示對一般觀光客影響有限，並指出中國赴泰旅客人數雖居各國之首，但全年700萬人次目標難以實現。</description></item>
<item><title>高雄廠工地意外 台積電：相關工程自主停工</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476460</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476460</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:41:12 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610200328.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台積電高雄廠區工地發生工安意外，4名施工人員受傷送醫；台積電宣布相關工程自主停工，並配合調查事故原因。</description></item>
<item><title>Typhoon Sepat approaches; maritime transport in Lienchiang County to change on the 21st</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476461</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476461</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:40:09 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200327.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>颱風薔琵逼近，連江縣政府宣布21日台馬、島際與小三通航班異動，部分船班停航或加開夜航。</description></item>
<item><title>聯茂：高階材料需求旺到2029年 布局中國泰國擴產</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476462</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476462</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:40:07 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200326.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>聯茂執行長蔡馨暳於TPCA Show表示，高階材料需求將持續旺至2028-2029年，公司已確立至2029年的產能擴建藍圖，總產能預計達910萬張/月，並在中国與泰國布局。同時指出玻纖布漲價潮難解，且PCB廠需克服PTFE複合結構加工挑戰以實現放量。</description></item>
<item><title>UK cites anti-terrorism law to detain and question Chinese citizens; China lodges representations and issues advisory</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476454</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476454</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:34:05 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610200325.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>中國駐英國大使館發布緊急提醒，指出近日多起英國邊境執法人員引用反恐法長時間扣留、盤查中國公民並查扣電子設備，中方已提出交涉。</description></item>
<item><title>Scholars urge Taiwan to build an international narrative on cross-strait security and rally countries to safeguard peace</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476455</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476455</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:34:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610200324.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A civil group held a seminar at the Legislative Yuan. Experts and scholars recommended that Taiwan draw lessons from Ukraine and establish a basic law on national resistance, while proactively building an international narrative on cross-strait security based on legal principles and interests to rally countries to jointly safeguard peace and stability.</description></item>
<item><title>28家金融機構使用中港資系統 金管會：內控已有規範</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476451</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476451</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:31:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200323.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>立委關切台灣28家金融機構使用中港資系統，金管會表示內控與自律已有規範，證券期貨業明定交易網路連線設備不得使用危害國安產品，保險業則強調中港資系統為內部使用且無外部存取。</description></item>
<item><title>Lee Szechuan discusses construction waste, pledges help resolving disposal and transport difficulties</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476452</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476452</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:24:59 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200322.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Lee Szechuan, the Kuomintang's New Taipei mayoral candidate, received the support of the Environmental Protection Alliance's support group and pledged to help resolve difficulties in transporting and disposing of construction waste if elected. He also mentioned plans to extend the MRT Zhonghe-Guangfu Line and promote urban renewal.</description></item>
<item><title>French 10-year bond yield surges to 4.94%; spread over German bonds hits 14-year high</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476453</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476453</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:24:56 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200321.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>法國10年期公債殖利率升至4.94%，與德國利差創14年新高，反映市場對法國財政赤字及債務擔憂，並等待穆迪評級結果。</description></item>
<item><title>Lab fire at NTHU Chemistry Building; chemical reaction suspected, no injuries</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476448</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476448</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:22:54 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610200320.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>國立清華大學化學館7樓實驗室疑因進行化學反應引發火警，燃燒物為氫化鋁鋰，火勢於晚間6時5分撲滅，無人受傷。</description></item>
<item><title>川普稱願與習近平普丁3方會談 中方未公開表態</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476449</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476449</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:22:52 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610200319.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>川普表示願意參加與習近平及普丁的三方會談，中方未公開表態；華爾街日報報導中方官員擔心此舉會掩蓋其利用APEC展示區域角色的意圖。</description></item>
<item><title>Shanghai office vacancy rate at 24.5%, highest among the world's 20 largest cities</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476450</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476450</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:21:50 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610200318.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>世邦魏理仕數據顯示，上海辦公室空置率達24.5%，居全球20大城市之首；外資撤資與中日關係惡化為主要因素，且空置問題已蔓延至重慶等內陸地區。</description></item>
<item><title>Asian Para Games women's table tennis C10: Lin Tzu-yu beats Tian Hsiao-wen to win gold for 2nd straight edition</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476446</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476446</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:19:48 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610200317.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Lin Tzu-yu beat Tian Hsiao-wen in straight 3 games in the women's table tennis C10 final at the Nagoya Asian Para Games, winning gold for the 2nd consecutive edition. Tian won silver. It was Taiwan's delegation's 2nd gold medal at these Games.</description></item>
<item><title>黃暐傑首度體驗台灣大賽 若先發登板會毫無保留地投</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476447</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476447</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:17:46 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610200316.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>味全龍隊投手黃暐傑首度體驗台灣大賽，表示若獲機會先發登板將毫無保留地投。</description></item>
<item><title>Protective forest in Houliao, Penghu, named to reflect local cultural memories</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476445</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476445</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:12:44 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200315.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>林業及自然保育署屏東分署舉辦澎湖第2908號土砂捍止保安林命名票選，最終由「後寮保安林」獲7成民眾支持脫穎而出，以深化保安林與在地文化連結。</description></item>
<item><title>Exempting seniors from health insurance premiums: NTU and 成大醫院企業工會 criticize vote-buying with public funds</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476436</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476436</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:10:41 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610200314.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The blue-and-white camp's bill exempting seniors from health insurance premiums passed its third reading. NTU and 成大醫院企業工會 issued a joint statement opposing it, criticizing the move as vote-buying with public funds that will accelerate the depletion of medical resources and financial foundations.</description></item>
<item><title>New rules for domestic virtual asset transfers take effect; transfers over NT$30,000 must include date of birth and address</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476437</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476437</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:09:39 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200313.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The 金管會 amended anti-money laundering regulations, and a new Travel Rule took effect immediately for transfers on domestic virtual asset platforms. Transfers valued at more than NT$30,000 must include additional information such as date of birth and address; cross-border transfers are expected to be covered by the end of next year.</description></item>
<item><title>Xinshe Flower Festival opens on the 31st; 農業部 expects more than 4 million visits</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476438</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476438</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:08:37 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610200312.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The 2026 Xinshe Flower Festival opens on Oct. 31 and runs through Nov. 22. 農業部 estimates it will attract more than 4 million visits.</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwan Global Investment Forum: Ministry secures about NT$666 billion in investment plans from 27 foreign companies</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476435</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476435</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:35 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200311.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The 經濟部 held the 2026 Taiwan Global Investment Forum, securing investment plans worth about NT$666 billion from 27 foreign companies and signing letters of intent with 13 companies. Approved foreign investment reached US$19.23 billion in the first 9 months, and is expected to exceed US$20 billion for the year.</description></item>
<item><title>臻鼎: Upstream material shortage persists; optical module business to grow severalfold next year</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476433</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476433</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:59:33 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200310.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The 臻鼎-KY chairman, Shen Qingfang, said the shortage of upstream materials has not eased, and costs for high-end products can be passed on to customers. Driven by the boom in AI applications, demand for servers and high-speed optical communications is strong, and the optical module business is expected to grow severalfold next year.</description></item>
<item><title>Disagreeing with party-backed candidate, 民進黨 chair of Hualien's Xiulin Township council of representatives quits party</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476434</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476434</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:57:31 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200309.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Luo Yanling, chair of the Xiulin Township Council of Representatives in Hualien County and a member of 民進黨, announced she was leaving the party and joining 國民黨 because she disagreed with the candidate backed by the county party branch.</description></item>
<item><title>Proposal to give certified preschool educators teacher-level pay sparks controversy; union urges end to status divisions</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476309</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476309</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:53:28 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610200308.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>教育部 plans to amend regulations to give certified public preschool educators pay equivalent to teachers, sparking heated online debate. 全國幼教產業工會 urged an end to divisions based on status, saying the issue should be assessed in terms of actual job responsibilities and professional qualifications.</description></item>
<item><title>Patients consult AI before seeing doctors; health association promotes health literacy for all</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476310</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476310</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:53:26 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200307.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The 立法院厚生會 established a committee to promote health literacy for all, responding to the tendency for people to consult AI before seeking medical care but struggle to tell whether the answers are accurate. 衛福部 and 數位部 are working together to take down AI face-swapped videos of fake doctors. Experts urged the public to improve their AI and health literacy to guard against misinformation.</description></item>
<item><title>Yilan prosecutors direct investigations into 15 election-related cases; Supreme Prosecutors Office praises results</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476305</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476305</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:51:24 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610200306.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The 宜蘭地檢署 held a regional election investigation seminar. Prosecutor General Wang Bo-dun said he had directed investigations into 15 election-related cases, while the acting Prosecutor General of the 最高檢察署, Hsu Hsi-hsiang, praised the results of interagency cooperation.</description></item>
<item><title>Brokered jobs for undocumented migrant workers as caregivers for 7 years, making more than NT$40 million; ringleader indicted, 3-year sentence sought</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476306</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476306</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:50:22 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610200305.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>New Taipei prosecutors and the National Immigration Agency uncovered a scheme in which Lin Wei-liang and others illegally brokered jobs for migrant workers who had gone missing from their employers as caregivers for 7 years, collecting more than NT$40.69 million from employers. Three suspects were indicted, with prosecutors seeking 3-year sentences.</description></item>
<item><title>Reviving Puyuma culture through woodcarving; Haku wins National Craft Achievement Award</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476307</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476307</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:46:20 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202610200304.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Haku (哈古; Chen Wensheng), a Puyuma woodcarving artist from Taitung County, has devoted more than 40 years to creating works that combine cultural traditions with a distinctive personal style. He has also worked to pass on the craft and preserve and revive tribal culture. He received the 2026 National Craft Achievement Award, becoming the first Indigenous craft artist to receive the honor.</description></item>
<item><title>韓聯社: Online rumors claim Kim Jong Un died of a brain hemorrhage; South Korean officials say they know nothing</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476308</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476308</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:45:18 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200303.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>韓聯社 reported that rumors were circulating on overseas social media that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had died of a brain hemorrhage. South Korean officials said they had no information to corroborate the claims; North Korean state media reported that Kim and his daughter visited an exhibition.</description></item>
<item><title>In response to China’s expansion, Philippine scholar says Taiwan Strait situation is closely tied to Philippine interests</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476302</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476302</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:43:16 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610200302.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Philippine scholar Dicas-Castro said at an international symposium hosted by 陸委會 that the Taiwan Strait situation is closely related to the Philippines’ security interests, as many Filipinos work in Taiwan. He stressed that China’s expansionist actions in the South China Sea are aggressive and that the Philippines needs to work with its U.S. ally and regional partners to respond.</description></item>
<item><title>Typhoon Shampi’s impact: Shen Boyang says Taipei campaign motorcade event in Ganghu postponed</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476303</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476303</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:41:13 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200301.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>受颱風薔琵逼近影響，民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋宣布原訂25日在內湖、南港區大湖公園舉辦的「車掃、市政開講」活動延期，後續時間另行公告。</description></item>
<item><title>Golden Bell Drama Best Actor nominee Chen Ze-yao says it feels like drinking an energy drink</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476304</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476304</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:41:11 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202610200300.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The drama “The Prison Men: A Life Behind Bars” received 11 Golden Bell Award nominations. Lead actor and producer Yang You-ning and actor Chen Ze-yao shared their excitement and behind-the-scenes stories.</description></item>
<item><title>台積電高雄廠工安事故釀4傷 2人OHCA、2人輕重傷</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476297</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476297</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:38:09 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610200299.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台積電高雄楠梓F22廠區發生工安事故，4名外包商作業人員墜落，造成2人OHCA、1人重傷、1人輕傷，南科管理局已派員勞檢並協助家屬。</description></item>
<item><title>President Lai: The city on the hill must be impregnable; continue investing in defense to protect democracy</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476295</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476295</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:34:07 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200298.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Overseas Community Affairs Council meeting, President Lai said Taiwan must continue investing in defense to build the island into a “city on the hill,” protect democratic values and prevent communist infiltration. He also mentioned social welfare policies, including having the nation help raise children aged 0 to 6, free tuition at senior high and vocational schools, and a monthly growth allowance of 5000 yuan for people aged 0 to 18 starting next January.</description></item>
<item><title>Public Art Awards ceremony: Plant Meta Garden wins the Jury Special Award</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476296</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476296</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:33:05 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202610200297.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>文化部舉辦第10屆公共藝術獎頒獎典禮，台北植物園溫室新建工程公共藝術「植物元Meta Garden」獲評審特別獎。文化部政務次長李靜慧強調公共藝術應超越形式，與環境、教育及公眾生活產生連結，並承諾持續檢討改革制度。</description></item>
<item><title>Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin detained on corruption allegations; campaign headquarters to open Nov. 8</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476229</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476229</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:27:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200296.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin has been detained and held incommunicado over alleged vote-buying and corruption, but his campaign activities for a council seat have continued. His campaign headquarters is confirmed to open on Nov. 8. If prosecutors obtain approval for another extension before his detention period expires in November, Hsieh may be unable to attend the councilor’s swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 25, potentially affecting his eligibility to run for council speaker.</description></item>
<item><title>Anti-Chinese business banners appear on streets in Honduras; authorities investigate residency violations and unfair competition</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476148</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476148</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:24:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200295.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Banners targeting Chinese businesses have appeared on streets in the Honduran capital, and authorities are investigating residency violations and unfair competition. Immigration officials visited 54 Chinese businesses and 1 construction site, finding multiple violations. The city government has also launched an investigation into 70 Chinese-funded businesses, about 68% to 70% of which are operating out of compliance.</description></item>
<item><title>Foreign investors sell Taiwan stocks for 10 consecutive sessions; NT dollar plunges below 32.6 to an 18-month closing low</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476149</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476149</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:22:58 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200294.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Foreign investors were net sellers of Taiwan stocks for 10 consecutive sessions, withdrawing more than NT$830 billion in total. The NT dollar plunged below the 32.6 mark, reaching its lowest close in 18 months.</description></item>
<item><title>Finance Ministry announces draft rules to refine deemed-estate provisions; taxpayers must file jointly</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476150</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476150</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:20:56 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200293.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>財政部 has announced a draft revision to the Enforcement Rules of the Estate and Gift Tax Act, stipulating that all taxpayers involved in deemed estate property must file jointly. If jointly owned estate property is used to pay taxes, all heirs must agree.</description></item>
<item><title>China-South Korea FTA talks make progress on cross-border services trade and investment negative list</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476146</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476146</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:19:54 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200292.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>中國商務部 announced that the 17th round of the second phase of China-South Korea FTA negotiations was held in Seoul. The two sides made positive progress on market access for cross-border trade in services and the investment negative list, and agreed to accelerate the process to conclude the talks as soon as possible.</description></item>
<item><title>巴斯夫 plans to expand its Guanyin plant and add capacity for advanced-process semiconductor materials</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476147</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476147</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:18:52 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200291.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>巴斯夫 and 經濟部 signed a letter of intent for investment. The company plans to expand its Guanyin plant in Taoyuan, add capacity for semiconductor materials supporting advanced processes below 2 nanometers, and strengthen its innovation center and technical services.</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwanese film “Zong Xie 4” to open in Indonesia; Hsu An-chih promotes it locally as a tour guide</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476143</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476143</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:13:50 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202610200290.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Taiwanese film “Zong Xie 4: Kuntilanak” has grossed nearly NT$81 million at the Taiwan box office and will open in Indonesia on the 23rd. Lead actor Hsu An-chih traveled to Jakarta to promote the film, speaking fluent Indonesian and taking the team to sample local food, earning praise from audiences.</description></item>
<item><title>Chang Cheng-yu wins Best 9 Shortstop Award, happy to be recognized; says Chiang Kun-yu remains the benchmark</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476144</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476144</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:13:48 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610200289.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Chang Cheng-yu of the CPBL’s 味全龍隊 won the Best 9 Shortstop Award, ending Chiang Kun-yu’s run of 5 consecutive wins. Chang thanked others for recognizing him and praised Chiang as still being the benchmark.</description></item>
<item><title>Good Food Good Deeds supports 102 startups in its 9th cohort as food and agriculture technology pursues commercial adoption</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476145</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476145</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:12:45 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200288.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>好食好事基金會’s 9th accelerator cohort has supported 102 startups, with 94.1% continuing to operate. This year, it facilitated 350 industry matchmaking sessions and expanded its market network to the U.S., Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.</description></item>
<item><title>Banks can notify designated contacts about time deposit withdrawals and large remittances; 12,000 people have signed up</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476122</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476122</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:11:43 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200287.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>金管會推動銀行定存解約及大額匯款通知指定聯絡人服務，累計24家銀行提供、1萬2580人申辦；前3大為玉山銀、台北富邦銀行與聯邦銀行。保險業亦建立保單指定聯絡人機制，壽險業有3萬8225人申辦。</description></item>
<item><title>日航因小動物取消航班 在客艙地毯下驚見蛇</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476123</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476123</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:08:41 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200286.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A Japan Airlines subsidiary, JAC, canceled a flight operated by an ATR turboprop plane after an unidentified moving object was spotted in the cockpit. A juvenile Japanese rat snake about 40 centimeters long was later found under the cabin carpet.</description></item>
<item><title>Dragons make slight lineup changes for Taiwan Series G3; Yeh says focus is on 4 wins, not a title target</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476124</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476124</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:08:39 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610200285.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>中職台灣大賽第3戰味全龍隊微調打序，劉俊緯重回指定打擊。總教練葉君璋表示不特別在意2勝優勢，強調必須拿到4勝才算奪冠。</description></item>
<item><title>立委籲訂賄選金額標準 法務部：手法多元隱匿難量化</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476125</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476125</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:08:37 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200284.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>法務部向立法院報告指出，賄選手法多元且隱密，部分利益難以量化，若訂定單一金額標準恐遭規避，故維持以犯罪構成要件綜合判斷。</description></item>
<item><title>Tseng Sung-en says accumulated chronic leg pain is easing and he feels good; named to start in Taiwan Series G3</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476126</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476126</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:04:35 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610200283.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>中職中信兄弟野手曾頌恩因腿部慢性疼痛累積，在前兩戰未先發，於台灣大賽G3回到先發打序扛3棒。</description></item>
<item><title>Typhoon Koto approaches; Keelung-Matsu and other ferry routes suspended on the 21st</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476127</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476127</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610200282.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>颱風薔琵逼近，交通部航港局啟動近岸12浬海域警戒區管制機制。基隆馬祖、高雄馬公、將軍東吉及蘭嶼等海運航線於21日起陸續停航，中央氣象署最快於21日深夜發布海上颱風警報。</description></item>
<item><title>Chinese fishing boat crosses boundary to trawl; Penghu Coast Guard detains vessel and crew</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476121</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476121</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:03:31 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200281.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>中國籍漁船「閩東漁64135」在澎湖七美西南方海域越界拖網作業，遭澎湖海巡隊查扣，船上7名船員及約600公斤漁獲被押返馬公港依法裁處，漁獲全數海拋。</description></item>
<item><title>Chen Shui-bian comes up with 6 campaign slogans tied to ballot numbers; Shen Po-yang: Great</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476117</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476117</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:58:28 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200280.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang praised former President Chen Shui-bian's 6 campaign slogans tied to ballot numbers, saying it was great to link numbers 1 to 6. More than 10,000 slogan submissions have been received, and the best will be selected after considering public feedback. Shen also responded to issues including a reversal in polls, changes among age groups and the Shezidao controversy.</description></item>
<item><title>Export orders reached US$819.2 billion in the first 9 months, surpassing last year's full-year record</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476118</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476118</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:57:26 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200279.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced that export orders in September reached a record US$114.21 billion for a single month, while the total for the first 9 months reached US$819.2 billion, surpassing last year's full-year record ahead of schedule. Huang Wei-chieh, director of the statistics department, said it was highly likely that full-year export orders would exceed US$1.1 trillion, driven mainly by strong AI demand and growth in orders for information and communications products.</description></item>
<item><title>南陽實業: Hybrid vehicles are a growing trend; sales expected to keep rising next year</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476119</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476119</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:56:24 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200278.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>南陽實業指出油電混合動力車為市場趨勢，代理銷量占比已達5成，目標2027年超過7成；預估明年台灣新車市場規模約43萬輛。</description></item>
<item><title>台水斥資4.35億建屏東辦公廳 預計118年完工</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476120</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3476120</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:56:22 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200277.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台灣自來水公司斥資4.35億新台幣興建屏東區管理處暨營運所辦公廳，工程已於115年9月開工，預計118年完工，以改善老舊設施並提升服務效能。</description></item>
<item><title>Bloating and chills after meals; gallstones trigger acute inflammation, doctor warns of possible sepsis</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475989</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475989</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:54:20 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610200276.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台中林姓牧師因膽結石引發急性膽囊炎，經3D腹腔鏡微創手術切除膽囊後康復。中醫大市立醫院醫師提醒，長輩若出現腹痛、發冷等症狀應及早就醫，避免引發腹膜炎或敗血症，並指出台灣成人膽結石盛行率約5至10%，推估約200萬人患病。</description></item>
<item><title>Tech stocks lead losses as markets across Asia plunge</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475990</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475990</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:52:18 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200275.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Growing investor concerns about returns on AI investments sent markets across Asia plunging, with sharp declines in Seoul, Tokyo and major chipmakers' shares.</description></item>
<item><title>Ancient Egyptian beliefs in eternal life through tombs: experts interpret visions of the afterlife and everyday life</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475985</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475985</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:51:26 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200261.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Egyptologist Abderaziz discusses ancient Egyptian tombs and beliefs about mummification, saying tombs reflect craftsmanship, social class and the pursuit of eternal life; multiple ancient tombs and gold burial goods have recently been unearthed in Luxor and Marina el-Alamein.</description></item>
<item><title>Dingyue syndicated loan receives approval for 1-year extension; repayments of NT$500 million due in March and September next year</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475983</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475983</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:49:15 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200274.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>中石化宣布其子公司鼎越開發的聯貸案獲金融機構同意展延合約1年，鼎越將分別於2027年3月及9月各償還新台幣5億元。</description></item>
<item><title>Typhoon Podul continues to strengthen and grow; sea warning possibly issued late on the 21st</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475984</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475984</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:48:13 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610200273.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Central Weather Administration said Typhoon Podul continues to strengthen and its wind radius is expanding. A sea warning may be issued as early as late on the 21st, and a land warning may be issued on the evening of the 22nd; northern Taiwan and Yilan and Hualien should prepare for heavy or torrential rain.</description></item>
<item><title>Abe Akie visits 保安堂 in Kaohsiung for the 5th time, says she felt the warmth of Taiwanese friends</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475986</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475986</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:43:46 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200260.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Akie Abe, wife of the late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, visited 保安堂 in Kaohsiung's Hongmaogang for the 5th time, laid flowers at a statue of Shinzo Abe and said she felt the warmth and kindness of her Taiwanese friends.</description></item>
<item><title>Cho Jung-tai: Now is the best time to invest in Taiwan; government should attract businesses and international talent</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475987</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475987</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:42:44 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200259.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>At the 2026 Taiwan Global Investment Forum, Premier Cho Jung-tai said Taiwan's economic growth rate is projected to exceed 11% this year and per capita GDP is forecast to top US$45,000, stressing that now is the best time to invest in Taiwan. He said the government should not only attract businesses but also international talent, including through the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals, and noted that the cash handout will also cover foreign nationals who have obtained permanent residency.</description></item>
<item><title>國住都: Registration for transition assistance for Hermit Crab renters closes 10/31; rent arrears and deposits to be verified for reimbursement</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475988</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475988</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:41:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200258.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>國家住都中心 said registration for transition assistance following the exit of 寄居蟹租屋公司 closes on October 31. Claims involving unpaid rent and security deposits will be verified before reimbursement; as of October 16, 4196 cases had completed the transition or been closed.</description></item>
<item><title>Arrest warrant issued in Florida for former Cuban President Raúl Castro over downing of civilian aircraft</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475979</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475979</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:40:40 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200257.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>美國佛羅里達州檢察長宣布對古巴前總統勞爾．卡斯楚發出逮捕令，指控其涉及1996年擊落「救援同胞」組織兩架民用飛機的州級謀殺案，此舉呼應了今年稍早美國聯邦檢方對其提起的起訴。</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwanese picture-book author Liu Hsu-kung speaks in Tokyo; Japanese critic praises his creative talent</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475980</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475980</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:39:38 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200256.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Taiwanese picture-book author Liu Hsu-kung was invited to hold a discussion at Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store in Tokyo, where he shared his creative ideas behind his newly translated book. Veteran Japanese picture-book critic Takeshi Matsumoto praised his work, saying Taiwan's picture-book creators are now on par with or even surpass their Japanese counterparts. The event was jointly organized by 台灣文化中心 and 紀伊國屋書店 to promote the distinctive qualities of Taiwanese picture books and cultural exchange.</description></item>
<item><title>台鐵 plans discounted tickets for junior and senior high school students, with launch targeted for the end of January 116</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475981</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475981</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:39:36 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610200255.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台鐵擬針對12至18歲國高中生推出優惠票價，參考大學生5折模式，預計於民國116年1月底上路。</description></item>
<item><title>Chang Shih-lun and Chang Jen-wei remain in starting lineup despite going hitless in 16 at-bats in Taiwan Series; Hirano explains decision</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475963</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475963</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:36:31 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610200253.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>中職台灣大賽中信兄弟續讓前2戰合計16打數無安打的張士綸、張仁瑋擔任先發前2棒，總教練平野惠一表示旨在教育年輕球員如何調整狀況。</description></item>
<item><title>9 entertainers, including Liao Jen-shuai, receive suspended sentences in military service evasion case; ordered to pay public treasury and perform community service</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475982</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475982</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610200254.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The New Taipei District Court handed down suspended sentences to all 9 entertainers, including Liao Jen-shuai and Danson Tang, in a military service evasion case. They were ordered to pay NT$300,000 to NT$1.3 million to the public treasury and perform community service; ringleader Chen Chih-ming was sentenced for 14 offenses.</description></item>
<item><title>BWF French Open: Taiwan's Ye Hong-wei and Chan Yu-cheng rally in mixed doubles to reach the round of 16</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475964</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475964</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:34:29 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610200252.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>世界羽球聯盟（BWF）超級750等級的法國羽球公開賽，台灣混雙組合葉宏蔚、詹又蓁在首輪逆轉美國組合史密斯、蓋伊，晉級16強。</description></item>
<item><title>Scholars: Taiwan must face energy transition as new Northeast Asian order poses challenges</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475965</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475965</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:32:27 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200251.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>新台灣國策智庫 held an international symposium where scholars said closer alignment among China, Russia and North Korea is undermining the global sanctions framework, and urged Taiwan to confront the challenges of energy transition and sustainable development.</description></item>
<item><title>Finance Ministry: Participation in APEC customs subcommittee raises international profile</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475959</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475959</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:32:25 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200250.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>財政部 said Taiwan is participating, as usual, in a meeting of the APEC Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures (SCCP), chaired by China. Exchanges with representatives from other countries and the sharing of practical experience in AI applications and the AEO system will help raise Taiwan's international profile and expand opportunities for international customs cooperation.</description></item>
<item><title>Drone intrudes into Taichung airport; Koo Li-hsiung says countermeasure system will be operational by the end of the month</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475960</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475960</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200249.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A drone intruded into Taichung’s Ching Chuan Kang Airport on the evening of September 8, forcing fighter jets and civilian aircraft to suspend takeoffs and landings. Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung said the airport’s unmanned aircraft defense system (UDS) has passed acceptance testing and is expected to become operational by the end of October. The 5.17GHz band has also been added to the system’s jamming range.</description></item>
<item><title>Japanese influencer Naco visits Pingtung to experience its cultural heritage and ocean appeal</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475961</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475961</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200248.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>屏東縣政府 invited Japanese influencer Naco on a 5-day, 4-night familiarization trip to visit the Pingtung Tobacco Factory 1936 Cultural Base, Donggang, the Hengchun Peninsula and other locations. The trip aims to expand Japan’s inbound tourism market by sharing the experience on social media.</description></item>
<item><title>National Park Service’s 2027 calendar highlights Taiwan’s mountains, forests, rivers and seas through the theme of water</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475962</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475962</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200247.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>內政部國家公園署 released its 2027 calendar, “At the Water’s Edge,” showcasing Taiwan’s natural scenery through the theme of water. It is also partnering with 13 lodging businesses located near national parks to promote the calendar.</description></item>
<item><title>中風吞嚥障礙難靠復健 三總經顱磁刺激助患者拔鼻胃管</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475949</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475949</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:21:16 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610200246.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>三軍總醫院 is using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation alongside conventional rehabilitation to help patients with post-stroke swallowing disorders regain function and successfully have their nasogastric tubes removed.</description></item>
<item><title>Puli Mountain Town concert set for 10/24; Golden Melody-winning band 宇宙人 to perform</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475950</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475950</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:18:14 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200245.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>埔里鎮公所 will hold the “Mountain Town Sound” concert at Renai Park on the evening of October 24, featuring Golden Melody-winning band 宇宙人 and other performers. The event will include a food market and raffle, in hopes of boosting the local commercial district.</description></item>
<item><title>Applications for Qing'an 3.0 fell 27% month-on-month in its second month, reaching this year’s second-lowest level</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475946</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475946</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:18:12 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200244.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>財政部 reported 3,632 applications totaling NT$30.669 billion for Qing'an 3.0 loans at state-owned banks in September, down about 27% from August and the second-lowest monthly total this year. Overall loan disbursements rose month-on-month in both number and amount.</description></item>
<item><title>Guo Tianxin dissatisfied with season’s ups and downs; admits he had “sinful thoughts” while chasing home runs</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475947</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475947</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:14:10 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610200243.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Guo Tianxin of the 中職’s 味全龍隊 won a Best 9 outfielder award, but admitted that chasing 10 home runs in a season led him to have “sinful thoughts” and contributed to inconsistent performance.</description></item>
<item><title>Foreign investors sell NT$79.5 billion in Taiwan stocks, trim ETFs and cut 台積電 holdings for 10 straight days</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475948</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475948</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:13:08 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200242.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>外資今日賣超台股795.4億元，連續10日調節台積電累計減碼13.23萬張，並大舉減碼多檔ETF。</description></item>
<item><title>Japanese woman driver sentenced to 7 years over crash that killed 6 while she was using her phone; families outraged</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475889</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475889</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:11:06 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200241.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A Japanese driver, identified as Mizutani, caused a crash that killed 6 people after being distracted by watching TikTok videos on her phone for 13 seconds while driving and rear-ending the vehicle in front. The Tsu District Court sentenced her to the statutory maximum of 7 years’ imprisonment for negligent driving causing death. The victims’ families said they were outraged and could not accept the verdict, and hope to push for legal reforms.</description></item>
<item><title>Unidentified foam found in stream in Baoshan, Hsinchu County; environmental bureau samples water to trace pollution source</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475890</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475890</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:10:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200240.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Unidentified foam appeared in a stream along Shuanglin Road in Baoshan Township, Hsinchu County, killing fish and shrimp and flowing into rice paddies. Initial water quality tests by 竹縣環保局 showed no abnormalities. Samples have been sent for heavy metal testing as officials continue to trace the pollution source.</description></item>
<item><title>Men accused of claiming million-dollar winning receipt in Penghu case; 3 suspects detained</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475891</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475891</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:06:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610200239.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Three men suspected of falsely claiming a winning receipt worth millions of dollars in Penghu County were taken into custody. The Penghu District Prosecutors Office petitioned the court to detain them and bar visits on fraud charges.</description></item>
<item><title>TWSE eases trading rules for the Innovation Board, drops requirement for investors to sign risk disclosure forms</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475892</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475892</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:05:59 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200238.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台灣證券交易所 has approved simplified trading procedures for the Innovation Board, scrapping the requirement for investors to sign risk disclosure forms, and approved the listing of shares in 4 companies, including 科絡達-KY.</description></item>
<item><title>4 beaked whale species found in Taiwan waters; Kuroshio investigation handbook supports deep-sea ecological research</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475893</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475893</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:04:57 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610200237.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>With support from 海保署, 黑潮海洋文教基金會 has completed a “Beaked Whale Ecology and Citizen Science Survey Handbook.” A total of 4 beaked whale species have been recorded in Taiwan waters. The research team compiled records of 140 groups of Blainville’s beaked whale sightings over the past 20 years, along with nearly ten thousand images, and created profiles for 26 individuals.</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwan to buy Alaskan natural gas; Cho Jung-tai says deal unrelated to tariff talks</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475896</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475896</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610200236.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Premier Cho Jung-tai clarified the plan by 中油 to purchase 6 million metric tons of Alaskan natural gas annually, stressing that it concerns energy supply and resilience and is unrelated to tariff negotiations. The investment is estimated at up to US$4.4 billion, and, if advanced smoothly, could begin contributing to domestic supply as early as 2032.</description></item>
<item><title>凌航 posts first quarterly profit above NT$1 billion in Q3, expects memory prices to keep rising in Q4</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475894</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475894</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610200235.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Memory module maker 凌航 posted Q3 after-tax net profit of NT$1.025 billion, its first time above NT$1 billion, up 6.18% quarter over quarter. Revenue in Q3 was about 22.8% lower than its Q2 peak, as customers concentrated shipments in April, but gross margin climbed to 24.43%. 凌航 expects memory prices to continue rising in Q4 amid a supply shortage.</description></item>
<item><title>At APEC finance ministers’ meeting, China calls for regional economic and financial stability</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475895</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en-p2.html#n3475895</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610200234.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>China’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an called on members at the 2026 APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting to strengthen macroeconomic policy dialogue, safeguard regional economic and financial stability, and promote innovative cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence and the digital economy.</description></item>
</channel></rss>
