AI News 180m Report

2026-10-21 03:00–06:00 JST

176 received, 172 listed, 10 sources ・ Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 136 items from 5 sources; Taiwan, 36 items from 5 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | 気象庁 (continued)(53)

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁 ・ 2 identical notices

If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is forecast from the crater to the northeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 20th. It is currently at Volcanic Alert Level 3 (restricted access to the mountain).

Facts

  • Level 3
  • 21:00 on the 20th
  • 24:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall expected to the northeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 20th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

If an eruption occurs at Meakan-dake, ashfall is forecast from the crater to the northeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 20th. It is currently at Volcanic Alert Level 2 (restricted area around the crater).

Facts

  • Level 2

Volcanic observation report on eruption

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

The Japan Meteorological Agency announced on October 20, 2026, that an eruption occurred at Sakurajima.

Facts

  • October 20, 2026, 07:58

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the northeast of the crater from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 20th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Ashfall forecast for Meakan-dake. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall expected to the northeast from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 20th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Kirishima-yama (Shinmoe-dake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is expected from the crater to the northeast from 9:00 to 12:00 in the morning and from 21:00 to 24:00 at night on the 20th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2
  • 09:00 on the 20th
  • 12:00
  • 21:00 on the 20th
  • 24:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the north from 9:00 to 12:00 and to the northwest from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 20th.

Facts

  • Level 2

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the northeast from 9:00 to 12:00 on the 20th and to the north from 21:00 to 24:00 that same day.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Volcanic Alert Level 3 remains in effect for Sakurajima, with ashfall expected to the northeast during specific periods on the 20th.

Facts

  • Level 3
  • the 20th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00
  • 21:00
  • 24:00

Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

An earthquake occurred at around 05:50 on the 20th.

Estimated ash plume flow direction report

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁 ・ 3 identical notices

Estimated ash plume flow direction report for Sakurajima

Volcanic observation report on eruption

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

A volcanic observation report was issued after an eruption at Sakurajima at 05:35 on October 20, 2026.

Facts

  • October 20, 2026, 05:35

Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站(24)

商丞 (8277): Announces that the chairman and general manager are cooperating with an investigation by law enforcement authorities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

商丞 Technology (8277) announced that Chairman and General Manager 林進財 was questioned by law enforcement authorities on 115年10月20日 regarding matters related to his previous tenure at another company. The company assessed that the incident would have no major impact on its finances or business, and that operations remain normal.

Facts

  • 1. Date of occurrence: 115/10/20

Companies mentioned:商丞科技股份有限公司、商丞

是方 (6561): Invited to attend an online investor conference hosted by 元大證券

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

是方 (6561) announced that it had been invited to attend an online investor conference hosted by 元大證券 on 115年11月3日, where it will brief investors on the company's 3rd-quarter operating performance.

Facts

  • Date of occurrence: 115/11/03
  • Time of the investor conference: 14:30
  • The company's operating performance in the 3rd quarter of 115

Companies mentioned:是方、元大證券

數字 (5287): Announces acquisition of fixed-income securities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

數字 (5287) announced the acquisition of multiple corporate bonds, totaling 10 transactions of 500 units each, for fixed-income investment.

Facts

  • 500 units
  • US$495 thousand
  • US$489 thousand
  • US$471 thousand
  • US$504 thousand
  • US$498 thousand
  • US$492 thousand
  • US$491 thousand
  • US$512 thousand
  • US$515 thousand
  • 1,000 units
  • US$1,010 thousand
  • 44.22%
  • 68.81%
  • NT$479,268 thousand

Companies mentioned:數字

公信 (8119): Announces formal appointment of accounting supervisor (correction)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

公信 (8119) announced that the board approved the appointment of 連欣苹 as accounting supervisor on 115/10/20, with the appointment effective on 115/10/20.

Facts

  • 115/10/20

Companies mentioned:公信、台灣奧斯特(股)公司、鈺德科技(股)公司

睿騰能源 (7758): Record date and related procedures for the company's 115 cash capital increase through issuance of new shares

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

睿騰能源 (7758) announced procedures related to its 115 cash capital increase through issuance of new shares, including the number of shares to be issued, price, subscription ratios for employees and existing shareholders, use of proceeds to replenish working capital, and the record date and other schedule details.

Facts

  • 5,000,000 shares
  • NT$10
  • NT$50,000,000
  • NT$27
  • 15%
  • 750,000 shares
  • 85%
  • 4,250,000 shares
  • 263.97515527 shares

Companies mentioned:睿騰能源

睿騰能源 (7758): Announces board resolution setting the price for the issuance of new shares in its 一一五 cash capital increase

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

睿騰能源 (7758) announced that the board resolved to set the price for new shares issued in its 115 cash capital increase at NT$27 per share. The proceeds will be used to replenish working capital.

Facts

  • 5,000,000 common shares
  • Par value per share: NT$10
  • Total issuance amount: NT$50,000,000 at par value
  • Originally tentatively set at NT$32 per share
  • Set the issue price at NT$27 per share
  • Reserve 15% of the total new shares to be issued
  • A total of 750,000 shares for employee subscription
  • 85% of the total number of new shares issued
  • A total of 4,250,000 shares

Companies mentioned:睿騰能源

擷發科 (7796): Announces change in the representative of its corporate director

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

擷發科 (7796) announced a change in the representative of its corporate director. The former representative, 劉沛穎, passed away due to illness.

Facts

  • 115/10/20
  • 114/02/18
  • 117/02/17

Companies mentioned:擷發科技股份有限公司、Microip Inc.

擷發科 (7796): Announces change in deputy general manager and spokesperson

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

擷發科 (7796) announced that Deputy General Manager and Spokesperson 劉沛穎 died of an illness on 115/10/20. The spokesperson's duties will be handled by the acting spokesperson, and a successor has yet to be determined.

Facts

  • 115/10/20

Companies mentioned:擷發科

台燿 (6274): Announces conversion price and premium rate for its 6th domestic unsecured convertible corporate bond

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

台燿 announced the conversion price and premium rate for its 6th domestic unsecured convertible corporate bond, using 115年10月20日 as the reference date. The conversion premium rate was set at 102.00%, and the conversion price at NT$1655.8 per share.

Facts

  • Average closing price: NT$1623.33
  • Conversion premium rate: 102.00%
  • Conversion price: NT$1655.8 per share

Companies mentioned:台燿科技(股)公司、台燿

宇田控制 (7962): Invited to a pre-emerging-stock investor conference hosted by 台新綜合證券

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

宇田控制 (7962) was invited to attend a pre-emerging-stock investor conference hosted by 台新綜合證券 on 115年10月22日 to discuss its operating overview and future outlook.

Facts

  • 115/10/22
  • 14:30
  • Original敦南摩天大樓11樓

Companies mentioned:宇田控制、台新綜合證券、台新證券

安倉 (5548): (Supplemental announcement) The company has signed a syndicated credit agreement with a syndicate of banks

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

安倉 (5548) signed a syndicated credit agreement with a syndicate of banks including 台北富邦商業銀行. The total credit facility is NT$2 billion, with a term of 六 years from the date of the first drawdown, for replenishing medium-term working capital.

Facts

  • Total credit facility: NT$貳拾億元整
  • 六 years from the date of the first drawdown

Companies mentioned:安倉、台北富邦商業銀行

源大環能 (6639): Announcement of an extension to the payment deadline for designated subscribers in the Company's year 115 cash capital increase

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

源大環能 (6639) announced that the payment deadline for specified subscribers in its 115 cash capital increase has been extended to 116年1月21日. It also announced a compensation plan offering refunds with interest to existing shareholders, employees and subscribers who have paid and wish to withdraw their subscriptions.

Facts

  • 10,000,000 common shares issued through a cash capital increase
  • Total amount: NT$100,000,000
  • Original截止日至116年1月21日止
  • Published floating interest rate: 0.770%

Companies mentioned:源大環能股份有限公司、金融監督管理委員會、臺灣銀行、台新綜合證券股份有限公司

公信 (8119): Announces formal appointment of accounting supervisor

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

公信 (8119) announced the appointment of 連欣苹 as accounting supervisor, effective 115/10/20.

Facts

  • 115/10/20

Companies mentioned:公信

聖洋 (7864): Announces formal appointment of accounting supervisor

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

聖洋 (7864) announced a change in accounting supervisor, with 林詠順 appointed to the position from 115年10月20日, after serving as acting accounting supervisor.

Facts

  • 115/10/20

Companies mentioned:聖洋

吉晟生 (7762): Supplemental announcement on construction of the Zhunan plant on company-owned land through commissioned construction (supplement to announcement dated 114年5月16日)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

Original吉晟生(7762)補充公告,以自地委建方式興建竹南廠房,契約總金額為新台幣252,000仟元,相對人為泰創工程股份有限公司。

Facts

  • Original新台幣252,000仟元
  • Original民國114年5月16日

Companies mentioned:吉晟生、泰創工程股份有限公司

火星生技* (7731): The board resolved to dispose of its entire equity interest in subsidiary 火星新零售股份有限公司

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

The board of 火星生技* (7731) resolved to dispose of its entire equity interest in subsidiary 火星新零售股份有限公司 to streamline low-performing investments and recover resources for its core business.

Facts

  • 100% ownership
  • 115/10/20

Companies mentioned:火星生技股份有限公司、火星新零售股份有限公司

雷科 (6207): Announcement on behalf of subsidiary LASER TEK INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD. pursuant to Article 22, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

Original雷科公告其代子公司LASER TEK INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD.依資金貸與及背書保證處理準則第22條第1項第3款規定,向母公司雷科股份有限公司新增貸與95,550仟元營運資金,累計餘額達474,565仟元。

Facts

  • Amount of additional loan of funds in this transaction (thousand NT$): 95,550
  • Balance of loans extended as of the date of occurrence (thousand NT dollars): 474,565
  • Loan limit (thousand NT dollars): 1,803,398
  • Interest calculation method: 2.54%
  • Ratio of the loan balance to the net worth in the latest financial statements of the public company: 16.97

Companies mentioned:雷科、LASER TEK INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD.、雷科股份有限公司

仁新*(6696): Subsidiary Lin BioScience Pty Ltd announces that a change to the design of the Phase I/II clinical trial of LBS-007 for acute leukemia in Australia has received a clinical trial notification acknowledgment letter from 澳洲藥物管理局 (TGA).

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

仁新*(6696) subsidiary Lin BioScience Pty Ltd announced that its investigational drug LBS-007 received a clinical trial notification acknowledgment letter from 澳洲藥物管理局 (TGA), approving a change to the design of its Phase I/II clinical trial for acute leukemia and the addition of a treatment group to assess safety and tolerability.

Facts

  • 115/10/20
  • A subsidiary 100% owned by the company
  • Each 28-day treatment cycle
  • Continuous intravenous infusion of the investigational drug for 4 days
  • Beginning on Day 15, continuous intravenous infusion of the investigational drug for another 4 days
  • Original107年3月
  • Original113年7月
  • Original113年11月

Companies mentioned:仁新*、Lin BioScience Pty Ltd、澳洲藥物管理局、TGA、CALHN人類研究倫理委員會、Central Adelaide Local Health Network Human Research Ethics Committee、美國FDA

安盛生 (6734): Announces that its product, the Ovulation Test system, has obtained EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) certification

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

安盛生科 announced that its product, the Ovulation Test system, has obtained EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) certification, helping expand its international business in the EU.

Facts

  • 1. Date of occurrence: 115/10/20
  • Case No.: IVDR 789775 R000

Companies mentioned:安盛生科股份有限公司、BSI

馬光-KY (4139): Announces corrections to certain information in the company's consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115年

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

馬光保健控股股份有限公司 (4139) announced corrections to certain information in its consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115年, mainly involving the addition of a schedule of receivables from related parties and correction of page numbers.

Facts

  • One hundred million New Taiwan dollars
  • 20% or more of paid-in capital
  • 202,240
  • 6,019
  • 140,854

Companies mentioned:馬光-KY、馬光保健控股股份有限公司、MA KUANG HEALTHCARE HOLDING LIMITED (馬光國際開發股份有限公司)、MA KUANG CHINESE MEDICINE & RESEARCH CENTRE PTE. LTD.(MKS)、MA KUANG HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD. (MKHM)

天力離岸 (6793): Announces a 3-month extension to the offering period for the company's 1st cash capital increase of 115年

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

天力離岸風電科技股份有限公司 announced that, due to capital market volatility and lower shareholder subscription interest, it plans to apply to 金管會 to extend the offering period for its 1st cash capital increase of 115年 by 3 months, through 116年01月27日.

Facts

  • 1st cash capital increase of 115年
  • NT$10.5
  • Original116年01月27日止

Companies mentioned:天力離岸風電科技股份有限公司、金融監督管理委員會、金管會

達勝 (7419): Announces a call for payment of subscription funds for the company's cash capital increase of 115年

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

達勝科技股份有限公司 announced that some existing shareholders and employees did not pay their cash capital increase subscription funds by the deadline of October 12, 115年. In accordance with the Company Act, the company will call for payment from October 20, 115年 through November 20, 115年 at 3:30 p.m. Those who fail to pay by the deadline will forfeit their subscription rights.

Facts

  • 115 cash capital increase
  • 115/10/20
  • Original115年10月12日
  • 3:30 p.m.
  • 115/11/20

Companies mentioned:達勝科技股份有限公司、中國信託商業銀行

全盈支付 (6954): Announces full receipt of subscription funds for the company's cash capital increase of 115年 and the capital increase record date

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

全盈支付 (6954) announced that it has received the full subscription funds for its cash capital increase of 115年, involving 10,000,000 common shares issued at NT$20 per share for a total of NT$200 million, and set October 20 as the record date.

Facts

  • 10,000,000 common shares
  • Issue price per share: NT$20
  • Total subscription funds received: NT$200,000,000

Companies mentioned:全盈支付

第一傳動(7957): Invited to attend the pre-emerging-stock listing investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

第一傳動(7957) was invited to attend the pre-emerging-stock listing investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券 on 115/10/20 to discuss the company's operations and future outlook.

Facts

  • 115/10/20
  • 14:30

Companies mentioned:第一傳動、永豐金證券

Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat(21)

Population Estimates: Population as of the 1st of Each Month, Final Figures — Final Figures by Age (3 categories) and Sex, Shares of Total Population, Japanese Population, and Foreign Population (as of the 1st of Each Month) — Based on the Reiwa 2 Population Census

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Statistical data published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on final monthly population estimates as of the 1st of each month, based on the Reiwa 2 Population Census (3 age categories, shares by sex, total population, Japanese and foreign populations).

Facts

  • Total records: 2280
  • Age (3 categories)

Original人口推計 各月1日現在人口 確定値 — 確定値 年齢(5歳階級),男女,月別人口-総人口,日本人人口 ,外国人人口 (各月1日現在)-令和2年国勢調査基準-

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Statistical information on final population estimates as of the first day of each month, based on the Reiwa 2 Population Census, published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

Facts

  • Total data records: 12312
  • Age (5-year age groups)

Population Estimates: Population as of the First Day of Each Month, Preliminary Figures — Preliminary Figures: Population Shares by Age (3 groups) and Sex: Total Population (as of the first day of each month) — Based on the Reiwa 2 Population Census

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Statistical information on preliminary population estimates as of the first day of each month, based on the Reiwa 2 Population Census, published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

Facts

  • Total data records: 870

Population Estimates: Population as of the First Day of Each Month, Preliminary Figures — Preliminary Figures: Monthly Population by Age (5-year age groups) and Sex: Total Population (as of the first day of each month) — Based on the Reiwa 2 Population Census

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Statistical information on preliminary population estimates as of the first day of each month, based on the Reiwa 2 Population Census, published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

Facts

  • Total data records: 4698

Livestock Products Marketing Survey — Preliminary Report: Slaughterhouse Statistics Survey (Daily), 2026, October, October 9, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries published preliminary data from the Livestock Products Marketing Survey (Slaughterhouse Statistics Survey) for October 9, 2026.

Facts

  • 1 (CSV 1)

Livestock Products Marketing Survey — Preliminary Report: Slaughterhouse Statistics Survey (Daily), 2026, October, October 8, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Information on the preliminary dataset from the Livestock Products Marketing Survey (Slaughterhouse Statistics Survey) as of October 8, 2026, published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Facts

  • 2026
  • Original10月
  • Oct. 8

Livestock Products Marketing Survey — Preliminary Report: Slaughterhouse Statistics Survey (Daily), 2026, October, October 7, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Publication information for the preliminary dataset from the Livestock Products Marketing Survey (Slaughterhouse Statistics Survey) as of October 7, 2026, by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Facts

  • Number of files included: 1

Livestock Products Marketing Survey — Preliminary Report: Slaughterhouse Statistics Survey (Daily), 2026, October, October 6, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries published preliminary data from the Livestock Products Marketing Survey (Slaughterhouse Statistics Survey, daily) as of October 6, 2026.

Facts

  • 2026
  • Original10月
  • October 6

Livestock Products Marketing Survey — Preliminary Report: Slaughterhouse Statistics Survey (Daily), 2026, October, October 5, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Information on the preliminary dataset from the Livestock Products Marketing Survey (Slaughterhouse Statistics Survey) as of October 5, 2026, published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Facts

  • Number of files included: 1

Original作物統計調査 — 作況調査(花き) 確報 令和7年産花き生産出荷統計 年次 2025年

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries published the final dataset for the Reiwa 7 flower production and shipment statistics. It includes the 2025 survey results.

Facts

  • Reiwa 7 crop
  • Number of included files: 29

Livestock Products Marketing Survey — Preliminary Report: Slaughterhouse Statistics Survey (Daily), 2026, October, October 2, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries published preliminary data from the Livestock Products Marketing Survey (daily Slaughterhouse Statistics Survey) for October 2, 2026.

Facts

  • 2026
  • Original10月
  • October 2

Crop Statistics Survey — Area Survey, Preliminary Report: Cultivated Land Area in Reiwa 8 (as of July 15), Annual, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries published preliminary data from the Crop Statistics Survey on cultivated land area as of July 15, 2026.

Facts

  • Reiwa 8
  • July 15
  • 2026

Monthly Implementation Status of the Fiscal Investment and Loan Program — Reiwa 8 Fiscal Investment and Loan Program: Monthly Implementation Status; Fiscal Investment and Loan Program Results (Reiwa 8), Results for All Agencies, Loans to Local Governments, September 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

The Ministry of Finance published the monthly implementation status of the Fiscal Investment and Loan Program for Reiwa 8 (September 2026). It includes results for all agencies and loans to local governments.

Facts

  • September 2026
  • Original令和8年度
  • Number of files included: 2

Population Estimates — Data Provided Under IMF/SDDS Plus (Population Estimates), October 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Metadata for the population estimates dataset based on IMF/SDDS Plus, published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in October 2026.

Facts

  • 2026-10-20
  • 1 (XML 1)

Comprehensive Construction Statistics — Monthly, August 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Metadata for the monthly Comprehensive Construction Statistics for August 2026, published by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Facts

  • August 2026
  • Number of files included: 9

Livestock Products Marketing Survey — Preliminary Report: Slaughterhouse Statistics Survey (Daily), 2026, October, October 1, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries published preliminary data from the Livestock Products Marketing Survey (Slaughterhouse Statistics Survey) for October 1, 2026.

Facts

  • 2026
  • Original10月
  • Oct. 1

Crop Statistics Survey — Area Survey, Preliminary Report: Tea Cultivation Area in Reiwa 8 (as of July 15), Annual, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries published preliminary data from the Crop Statistics Survey on tea cultivation area as of July 15, 2026.

Facts

  • Reiwa 8
  • July 15
  • 2026
  • 2026-10-20

Outstanding Balance of Industrial Investment — Monthly, September 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Monthly statistical data on the outstanding balance of industrial investment as of September 2026, published by the Ministry of Finance.

Facts

  • September 2026
  • 1 (XLS 1)

Monthly Implementation Status of the Fiscal Investment and Loan Program — Reiwa 8 Fiscal Investment and Loan Program: Monthly Implementation Status; Fiscal Investment and Loan Program Results (Reiwa 8), Results for All Agencies, September 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

A statistical dataset on the monthly implementation status of the Reiwa 8 Fiscal Investment and Loan Program (results for September 2026), published by the Ministry of Finance.

Facts

  • September 2026

Outstanding Balance of Fiscal Loan Funds — Monthly, September 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

Monthly statistical data on the outstanding balance of fiscal loan funds as of September 2026, published by the Ministry of Finance.

Facts

  • September 2026
  • Number of files included: 1

Population Estimates — Population as of the First Day of Each Month, Monthly, October 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications published population estimates as of October 1, 2026. The data includes population by age and sex and trends in the national population.

Facts

  • Number of files included: 7

Taiwan | 鉅亨網(6)

Will AI stocks rebound after the election? Strategist sees funds returning after U.S. midterm elections

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Scott Rubner, head of strategy at Citadel Securities, said political uncertainty is likely to ease after the U.S. midterm elections, potentially bringing investors back to AI-related stocks. Institutional clients currently prefer to wait for greater clarity, while retail investors are actively buying on dips, despite a recent sharp selloff in chip stocks amid regulatory concerns and a reversal in momentum strategies.

Facts

  • Scott Rubner, head of strategy at Citadel Securities, expects funds to flow back into AI-related stocks after the midterm elections.
  • Retail investors' buying of semiconductor stocks, emerging AI cloud companies and memory stocks last week was the strongest in 16 weeks.
  • The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index had fallen nearly 16% through last Friday, marking 8 consecutive trading days of declines.
  • A momentum strategy that pursues outperforming stocks rose as much as 70% from the start of the year through June 22, but has now given back all of its gains and turned negative for the year.
  • Hartnett, a strategist at 美國銀行, expects investors to seek safety in the weeks before the election.
  • The S&P 500 continues to hover near its record high, while the Nasdaq 100 is only about 5% below its October 6 high.
  • Wall Street strategists expect regulation could tighten if Democrats gain control of both chambers of Congress.

Companies mentioned:Citadel Securities、彭博電視、美國銀行

Could turmoil in French bond markets spread? Bessent is not concerned, saying funds are shifting to U.S. Treasuries for safety

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said Tuesday that he does not expect turmoil in French bond markets to cause spillover effects, and noted that funds are shifting to U.S. Treasuries for safety. He said U.S. mortgage rates could fall as the energy price shock subsides, and that the government plans to move forward next year or the year after with plans to release 房利美 and 房地美 from government conservatorship.

Facts

  • U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said he does not expect turmoil in French bond markets to cause spillover effects.
  • Funds are moving out of some countries of concern and into safer assets such as U.S. government bonds.
  • The yield spread between French 10-year government bonds and German government bonds widened at one point this month to 159 basis points.
  • The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasuries has now fallen about 20 basis points from its early October high.
  • Pending sales of existing homes in the U.S. fell in September to their lowest level since records began in 2001.
  • The government plans to move forward next year or the year after with plans to release 房利美 and 房地美 from government conservatorship.

Companies mentioned:房利美、房地美

Revealing the cost-saving approach! DeepSeek releases DeepInfer, which could help companies run AI more cheaply

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Chinese AI company DeepSeek announced open-source software DeepInfer on Tuesday, aiming to help companies and cloud providers reduce computing costs. The tool uses distributed inference technology to optimize the inference phase of the V4.1-Flash model. Although it has not been independently tested, it could improve chip efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

Facts

  • DeepSeek announced open-source software DeepInfer on Tuesday (the 20th).
  • DeepInfer aims to speed up model execution and improve the efficiency of computing resource use.
  • DeepInfer currently supports only DeepSeek's V4.1-Flash model.
  • DeepInfer integrates “distributed inference” technology, which distributes computing workloads across different hardware.
  • No independent performance tests have yet verified the extent of DeepInfer's actual improvements.

Companies mentioned:DeepSeek

Want to keep up with 蘋果 but find it too expensive? This options strategy can lower costs, but the risks cannot be ignored

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

蘋果's market capitalization has topped $5 trillion, supported by new products and AI-related interest, but its valuation is high. CNBC analysis suggests using a combination of long- and short-dated options to reduce the cost of call options, while emphasizing that this does not eliminate potential risks such as taking delivery of shares and margin requirements.

Facts

  • 蘋果's market capitalization recently topped $5 trillion for the first time, bringing it close to 輝達's position as the world's largest company by market value.
  • 蘋果 is expected to generate more than $5,000億 in revenue in fiscal 2027, with free cash flow estimated at $1,560億.
  • The suggested strategy includes buying a call option expiring next February with a strike price of $360.
  • The suggested strategy also involves selling a put option expiring this December with a strike price of $310, and a call option with a strike price of $375.
  • 蘋果 reported net cash of about $62 billion for the quarter ended June 27.

Companies mentioned:蘋果、AAPL-US、輝達、NVDA-US、CNBC

CoreWeave default hedging costs surge to nearly 3 times their prior level; beware of a stock-price “bear trap”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

CoreWeave shares plunged amid expectations of high default risk, while soaring CDS costs reflect a 60% probability of default. Meanwhile, credit default swaps for tech giants including 甲骨文 and Meta also hit record highs, indicating that highly leveraged risks in the AI sector are spreading to broader markets.

Facts

  • CoreWeave shares have plunged more than 40% since October 6.
  • CoreWeave's 5-year CDS closed near 1,090 basis points.
  • CoreWeave's CDS level is nearly 3 times that of the previous year.
  • Market pricing indicates that CoreWeave has about a 60% probability of default over the next 5 years.
  • 甲骨文's CDS rose to its highest level since at least 2021.
  • CDS for Meta, 亞馬遜, Alphabet and 微軟 hit their highest levels in months.
  • 美銀全球研究 described CoreWeave's sharp decline as a minor setback triggered by position adjustments.

Companies mentioned:CoreWeave、Wall Street Skinny、Siebert Financial、美銀全球研究、Nebius、甲骨文、Meta、亞馬遜、Alphabet、微軟

Is the Market Too Bearish? 富國銀行 Flashes Its First Buy Signal in More Than a Year, Sees U.S. Stocks Rebounding

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

富國銀行’s market sentiment indicator flashed its first buy signal since June 2025, reflecting excessive pessimism in the market. Strategist Ohsung Kwon said that although the S&P 500’s pullback has been limited, AI-related stocks are facing heavy selling pressure. He expects future market leaders to shift toward large cloud providers with capital discipline and infrastructure software companies.

Facts

  • 富國銀行 (WFC-US)’s market sentiment indicator flashed its first “buy” signal since June 2025.
  • Historically, after the indicator has issued a buy signal, the S&P 500 has risen over the following three months 89% of the time, with an average gain of 6.5%.
  • At Monday’s close, the S&P 500 was just 1.6% below its record high.
  • The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has fallen 14% since Oct. 6.
  • 富國銀行 chief equity strategist Ohsung Kwon downgraded technology stocks from “overweight” to “neutral” in September.
  • 富國銀行 expects 2027 to be a pivotal year for the outlook on AI infrastructure investment.

Companies mentioned:富國銀行、WFC-US

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(4)

U.S. Food Importer Sues Over Trump’s 50% Tariff on Canada, Seeks Refund

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Major U.S. food importer 蓋勒特全球集團 has sued in 美國國際貿易法庭, seeking to overturn the Trump administration’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods and recover tariffs already paid, plus interest.

Facts

  • 50% tariffs
  • Worth approximately US$20 billion
  • And took effect in late August
  • U.S. Tariff Act of 1930
  • Section 338
  • After Trump returned to the White House early last year
  • The U.S. Supreme Court struck down these tariffs in February this year
  • 1151021

Companies mentioned:中央社、蓋勒特全球集團、Gellert Global Group、法新社、美國國際貿易法庭、Court of International Trade

Trump Says Ukraine Must Show Willingness to End War, Urges Kyiv to Sign Peace Deal With Russia

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukraine and Russia to reach an agreement to end the war, saying Kyiv must show a willingness to end the fighting. His envoy Witkoff met with Zelenskyy in Oslo to seek peace.

Facts

  • An invasion that has continued for more than 4 years
  • 1151021

Iran’s Top Security Official: Nuclear Material Will Never Be Allowed to Leave Tehran

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei and chief negotiator Ghalibaf told Pakistan Army Chief Munir that they would never allow enriched nuclear material to be shipped out of Iran. They stressed that talks would not begin unless the United States met 7 conditions, including lifting oil sanctions.

Facts

  • 7 conditions

Unrest Flares Again in France, Curfews Imposed for 2 Consecutive Nights in Parts of Paris

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Police in Paris imposed curfews in parts of the city for the second consecutive night to address weekend rioting and looting. Authorities said the curfews had successfully restored calm to the city.

Facts

  • For the 2nd consecutive night
  • 11 p.m.
  • Tomorrow at 6 a.m.
  • Starting at 8 p.m. tonight

Companies mentioned:中央社、法新社

Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心(1)

Water Outage (New Taipei City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Emergency repairs are underway in Yongchang Village, Yingge District, New Taipei City, after a pipeline was damaged. 台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert.

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-10-21T03:33:09
  • Expiration time: 2026-10-21T08:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Japan | PR TIMES(1)

Agreement with 群馬県 on the Creation of J-Credits

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Originalクレアトゥラ株式会社と東京ガス株式会社は、群馬県とJ-クレジット創出に関する協定を締結した。両社は「カーボン・シナジー・コンソーシアム」の枠組みを活用し、群馬県の脱炭素施策にJ-クレジット創出を融合させ、「群馬県の環境価値循環モデル」の構築を推進する。

Facts

  • Oct. 20, 2026
  • Gunma's 5 Zero Declarations

Companies mentioned:クレアトゥラ株式会社、東京ガス株式会社、群馬県

Japan | 帝国データバンク(1)

3 companies including 豊栄通商株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

Original豊栄通商株式会社、豊栄フードサービス株式会社、豊栄リアルエステート株式会社の3社が6月12日付で事業を停止し、自己破産申請の準備に入った。負債総額は約56億円。

Facts

  • Capital: 10 million yen
  • Effective June 12
  • Annual sales of approx. 22.329 billion yen
  • Approximately 5 billion yen
  • Approximately 300 million yen
  • Approximately 5.6 billion yen

Companies mentioned:豊栄通商株式会社、豊栄フードサービス株式会社、豊栄リアルエステート株式会社、法律事務所ZeLo

Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心(1)

Online Poll Claiming 巧虎島民調 Shows DPP Leading in Mayoral Races in Six Cities Is Fabricated

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心

An online claim attributed to “巧虎島民調” says the Democratic Progressive Party is leading in mayoral races in six cities. Verification found that the company does not exist and its survey methods do not meet standards, making the information fabricated.

Facts

  • The six special municipalities
  • Public Officials Election and Recall Act, Article 53
  • 8 required pieces of information
  • 1,200 samples in each of the six special municipalities
  • 7,200 samples in total

Companies mentioned:巧虎島民調、經濟部、中選會、政大選舉研究中心

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