AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-21 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 118 items from 4 sources; Japan, 58 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en [Call for Entries] Selected works in Japan’s largest-scale “Craft City Takaoka 2027 Craft Competition” will have the opportunity to collaborate with local Takaoka companies at a critique and matchmaking event. The competition will support market development for works selected by companies.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486949https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486949Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES工芸都市高岡クラフトコンペ実行委員会は、全国を対象とした「工芸都市高岡2027クラフトコンペティション」の作品募集を開始した。本コンペは2年に1度の開催とし、入選作品は地元企業との協業や商品化を目指すマッチング品評会を経て、2027年秋に高岡および東京で展示・予約販売される。応募締切は2027年2月18日。 “We want to preserve that special hot spring for the future.” People across Japan have voiced their support. Crowdfunding for the hot spring rating system “湯シュラン” has ended, reaching its initial goal of 1,126,000 yen within 2 hours of launch, with total support of 6,493,026 yen and a 576% funding rate.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486948https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486948Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCrowdfunding for the hot spring rating system “湯シュラン,” run by 一般社団法人Yuchelin on CAMPFIRE, has ended, raising a total of 6,493,026 yen, or 576% of its goal. The initial target of 1,126,000 yen was reached within 2 hours of launch. Turn your home desk into a full-fledged “workshop.” 8 machine tools in 1 unit—the multipurpose “Desktop Workshop” opens for advance reservations on Makuake on October 21https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486947https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486947Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社TORITEMP will begin advance reservations on Makuake for “Desktop Workshop,” a multipurpose machine combining 8 machine tools in 1 unit, on October 21, 2026. JR東日本’s multi-purpose outdoor facility “リトデポ” and ONE BREATH team up for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486946https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486946Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社BUB’s sports beauty brand ONE BREATH and JR東日本’s multi-purpose outdoor facility “リトデポ” will collaborate for the first time from November 1 to 15, 2026, offering a post-sauna skincare experience. “Eiken® Vocabulary Typing” for English schools launches a Premium plan for individual usershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486945Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESナレッジ・プログラミングスクール has added a Premium plan for individual users to “Eiken® Vocabulary Typing,” previously offered to English schools, and has made it available for home use. Corporate publishing firm 株式会社フォーウェイ and memoir publisher 想いを紡ぐ出版社 begin collaboration on October 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486944Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCorporate publishing firm 株式会社フォーウェイ and memoir publisher 想いを紡ぐ出版社 will begin working together on October 1, establishing a system to meet a wide range of publishing needs, from corporate books to personal and family histories. Automating around 70% of manual warehouse invoicing work. Commerce Robotics to hold a free online seminar on October 30 explaining initiatives at logistics sites serving 15 shippershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486943Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コマースロボティクス will hold a free online seminar on October 30, 2026, explaining examples of automated billing operations for warehouse and 3PL operators. At its logistics sites, the company has automated around 70% of manual work for 11 of its 15 shippers. [White Paper Released] What is happening now in factories where people are lamenting that “labor shortages are holding back productivity”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486942Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESシーオス株式会社 released a white paper in October 2026 for factories lamenting that “labor shortages are holding back productivity.” The paper outlines material-handling challenges across 4 industries, including food and building materials, and introduces an approach to automation using tug-type AMRs that work with existing carts. [Oct. 21–23] 3 top science students share their candid views: What drives their company choices and applications after summer internships? | Acaric Summithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486941Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMIL株式会社 will speak at “Acaric Summit Premium,” an online HR conference hosted by Acaric starting October 21, 2026. 3 science students and an executive officer of MIL will take part in a discussion on what drives company choices and how to design recruitment processes that provide 24-hour support. 【秋田県主催】次世代デジタルスポーツ「Cyber KASSEN」を秋田ふるさと村で実施！1日で延べ300名以上が体験https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486940Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人全日本サッセン協会は、秋田県主催のデジタル体験フェスに運営協力として参加し、次世代デジタルスポーツ「Cyber KASSEN」の体験会を実施した。1日で延べ300名以上が参加し、デジタル技術と身体活動の組み合わせによる教育効果が期待されている。 エクセルソフト signs sales agency agreement with Cyberdigm 社 and launches sales of “cloudium,” secure storage for ransomware protectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486939Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESエクセルソフト株式会社 has signed a sales agency agreement with Cyberdigm and will begin selling “cloudium,” secure storage for ransomware protection, in Japan on October 21, 2026. Reforming recruitment operations with Gemini, starting with visualizing 55 processes: Collaborating with AI to cut interview workload by 50% without compromising hiring quality. Cyber Security Cloud’s practical processhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486938Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社overflow will co-host a webinar with 株式会社サイバーセキュリティクラウド to share a case study on streamlining recruitment operations with Gemini, including a 50% reduction in interview workload. The Offers division is also scheduled to speak at events hosted by Elith and Redesign Work. 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会（GDX） to exhibit at “産業交流展2026” — Introducing initiatives connecting local governments and businesses at Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 2, booth “IT-56,” November 11 (Wed.)–13 (Fri.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486937Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会（GDX） will exhibit at “産業交流展2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 11 to 13, 2026, showcasing initiatives including matchmaking support for local governments and businesses and surveys of current conditions. [Survey report] Effective job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.18 in August 2026; unemployment rate was 2.5%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486936Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to an August 2026 labor market data report released by ツナグ働き方研究所, a subsidiary of 株式会社ツナググループ・ホールディングス, the effective job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.18, unchanged from the previous month, while the unemployment rate was 2.5%, up 0.1 percentage point from the previous month. New job openings fell 3.4% year over year, with declines in sectors including accommodations and retail. EC product search and on-site search engine “ZETA SEARCH” wins “Leader” in the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486935Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESZETA株式会社’s EC product search engine “ZETA SEARCH” won “Leader” in the on-site search tools category of the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, marking its 2nd consecutive award. [Kazokutei] Popular katsudon discounted by 100 yen! 10-day “Takeout Appreciation Festival”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486934Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社家族亭 will hold a 10-day “Takeout Appreciation Festival” from October 22 to 31, 2026, offering its popular katsudon for 620 yen, 100 yen off its regular price of 720 yen. Special “Monchhichi” collaboration shichimi from 根元 八幡屋礒五郎, founded in 1736: “Lemon Shichimi” and “Cinnamon Yuzu Shichimi”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486721Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヒキダシ will begin taking online store reservations on October 21, 2026, for special shichimi seasonings featuring “Monchhichi” designs: “Lemon Shichimi” and “Cinnamon Yuzu Shichimi,” created in collaboration with 根元 八幡屋礒五郎, founded in 1736. Sonny Chiba’s message returns across time. The truth behind the “2018 visit to a children’s home in Iwate” depicted in the film “Hana’s Santa.” A miraculous day spent with Yasuhiko Okudera and Mikio Osawa. What does “true success,” the film’s starting point, mean?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486722Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThis includes a record of the 2018 visit to a children’s home in Iwate Prefecture that inspired the film “Hana’s Santa,” as well as screening information for the film and a company profile for 感謝株式会社. New! “JIMNY Wet Wipes Case” with updated design now available for preorder! Can now also be used as a tissue case!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486629Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社フェイス has opened preorders for an updated version of the “JIMNY Wet Wipes Case” through its vehicle-themed goods brand “CAMSHOP.JP.” The new version features a redesigned roof that allows it to double as a tissue case, along with an easier-to-use lid. It comes in Chiffon Ivory and Medium Gray, while retaining its scale-model details and storage compartment. Send orders from paper, fax, email, and EDI directly to core systems: Launch of “Marugoto Order Management DX,” a service supporting order-management digital transformationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486636Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESフィード株式会社 launched “Marugoto Order Management DX” on October 21, 2026, a service that supports digital transformation in order management by automatically converting and registering orders in various formats, including paper, fax, email, and EDI, in core systems. 組織開発につながる1on1へ。4designs、キャリア開発診断を活用した「管理職向けキャリア1on1支援パッケージ」提供開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486635Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES4designs株式会社 has launched its “Career One-on-One Support Package for Managers,” which uses a career development assessment to help managers improve the quality of their one-on-one meetings. [October 21 is “High Altitude Day”] Station-front altitude training studio “High Altitude” marks its 10th anniversary.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486634Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHigh Altitude Management株式会社 announced the rollout of “High Altitude Juku,” an altitude training school for elementary and junior high school students, and the renovation of a HYROX-ready studio, marking “High Altitude Day” on October 21 and the company’s 10th anniversary. 【BS-TBS】New show hosted by Kazlaser, “The Unknown Product Directory: You’ve Seen It, But Don’t Know What It Is,” airs Mondays at 11:30 p.m. Starts Monday, Nov. 2!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486633Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBS-TBS will launch “The Unknown Product Directory,” a new show hosted by Kazlaser, on Nov. 2. This location-based variety show visits the production sites of familiar but little-known products and introduces the stories and technology behind them. 4designs, the only certified company by the Protean Career Association, launches support package┃Commemorative seminar to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486632Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人プロティアン・キャリア協会の唯一認定企業である4designsが、キャリア開発診断を活用した「管理職向けキャリア1on1支援パッケージ」の提供を開始し、11月11日に記念セミナーを開催する。 An acclaimed work praised by Naoki Prize-winning author Michi Ichiho as “a story filled with powerful blessings.” Mari Okada’s latest novel, “Cafe Esperanza,” goes on sale Oct. 22!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486631Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社河出書房新社は、岡田真理の最新小説『喫茶エスペランサ』を2026年10月22日に刊行すると発表した。直木賞作家の一穂ミチが推薦する本作は、喫茶店「エスペランサ」に集う人々の30年にわたる物語を描く。 〈Cats, cats, and more cats〉The first installment in “Midnight Books,” a genre-spanning anthology series of original stories, “Cats,” goes on sale Oct. 22! A book featuring a stellar lineup of writers and an unwavering focus on the appeal of print.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486630Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社河出書房新社は、2026年10月22日に新シリーズ「真夜中のほん」第一弾『ねこ』を刊行する。総勢20名の創作者による書き下ろし作品を集めたアンソロジーで、紙の質感にこだわった造本が特徴。また、同シリーズ3冊購入者には創業140周年記念グッズとして「かみのしおり」がプレゼントされる。 金融庁の生成AI実証研究事業において「AIプロダクト提供WG」参加企業に採択されましたhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486490Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Ippu Senkinは、金融庁が企画しFDUAが実施する生成AI実証研究事業の「AIプロダクト提供WG」参加企業に採択された。同社は地域金融機関向けAIエージェントの開発に参画する。 [Report Sharing] Japan Digital Advertising Insights 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486491Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:38:36 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to a Sensor Tower report, digital advertising spending in Japan from January to August 2026 totaled $9.3 billion, up 22% from the same period a year earlier. By channel, Instagram accounted for 36% of spending, while LINE accounted for 39% of impressions, highlighting their distinct roles. AI search (ChatGPT) is helping reach audiences in decision-making industries, while media and entertainment remains the largest sector. The report also found that games from China are expanding across a range of genres. TikTok live-commerce channel “Tsubame Channel”: newtra(ニュートラ)’s “VC28 15ml” surpasses 3,000 units in about 10 minutes after launchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486478Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn “Tsubame Channel,” a TikTok live-commerce channel operated by 株式会社Sホールディングス, the “VC28 15ml” serum by skincare brand newtra(ニュートラ), from 株式会社マーベセラー, surpassed 3,000 units in about 10 minutes after going on sale. クラシック音楽ファン必読！ ベルリオーズ、ワーグナー、フルトヴェングラー、カラヤン……カリスマの根源を探究する『指揮者の歴史』（新潮選書）が本日発売！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486477Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES音楽学者の岡田暁生氏による『指揮者の歴史』（新潮選書）が10月21日に発売される。ベルリオーズ、ワーグナー、フルトヴェングラー、カラヤンなどカリスマ指揮者の系譜と権力の特質を探究する前人未到の通史。 More than 300,000 U.S. visas revoked; Trump administration claims fastest pace on record, while rights groups warn of impact on due processhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486804Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. State Department announced that the Trump administration has revoked more than 300,000 visas, a record pace. The government said the move was intended to protect security, while human rights groups voiced concern over infringements on free speech and due process, as well as potential disparate treatment of specific communities. Report: Musk orders speed limits on 星鏈 military network, hampering Ukraine's drone operations and adding uncertainty to U.S.-Ukraine tieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486805Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:50:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Wall Street Journal reported that Musk ordered limits on the speed of Ukraine's military 星鏈 network, disrupting drone missions. Musk said the decision rested with Trump, and the two sides disputed responsibility, reflecting tensions in U.S.-Ukraine relations. Tariffs on Canadian cheese reach 50%! Food importer sues Trump administration for exceeding its authorityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486806Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:40:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. food importer Gellert Global Group and the 自由正義中心 filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's use of Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. They alleged that the measure exceeded presidential authority and violated procedural requirements, and asked the court to invalidate the tariffs and refund the duties paid. Are chip stocks' highs still ahead? Analyst sees rally extending into 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486807Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Truist analyst William Stein said the semiconductor industry is in a supercycle surpassing the tech bubble era, fueled by demand for AI and data centers. He forecasts revenue peaking in the fourth quarter of 2026, with chip stocks potentially reaching their highs in the first quarter of 2027, and reiterated Buy ratings on several semiconductor stocks. 〈Earnings〉 AI business becomes biggest cash cow! SpaceX revenue surges 161%; Musk confirms merger talks with Teslahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486808Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:21:14 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SpaceX發布優於預期的Q3財報，營收145.8億美元，淨利44億美元，AI業務貢獻顯著。馬斯克證實正討論與特斯拉合併，並下調明年Q1營收預期至330-370億美元，盤後股價上漲。 Economists warn: AI bubble could burst in places investors aren't watchinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486809Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:20:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Perkins, managing director at Global Data.TS Lombard, warned that AI bubble risks could come from external sources, including circular financing within the ecosystem, high debt among small and midsize businesses, chip oversupply, and a public backlash, all of which could trigger a chain reaction. 延宕多年終獲准！波音737 Max 10通過FAA認證 未來數月啟動交付https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486810Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:08:14 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網波音737 Max 10獲FAA認證，消除交機障礙，預計數月內交付。 傳陸企下訂逾350億美元晶片大單 輝達股價仍難振作https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486811Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網中國科技巨頭向輝達訂購逾350億美元晶片，但因產能不足，輝達無法完全交貨，股價未見明顯上漲。市場對AI投資回報仍有疑慮，投資情緒轉弱。 Netflix Q3 earnings beat expectations, but shares fall 6% after hours as ad and revenue outlook weighhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486504Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:52:30 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Netflix reported Q3 earnings and revenue that both met and exceeded expectations, but its shares fell 6% after hours after it lowered its full-year advertising revenue forecast and narrowed its 2026 guidance range. 馬斯克證實！SpaceX、特斯拉成立特別委員會 評估「合併」可能性https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486505Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:51:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網馬斯克證實SpaceX與特斯拉成立獨立董事特別委員會評估合併，雖支持但強調需股東同意。巴克萊推測SpaceX可能以股票收購特斯拉，馬斯克或獲過半投票權。 Meta Muse scores two wins, including one over ChatGPThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486506Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Meta新款AI代理Muse下載量突破千萬，超越競爭對手ChatGPT的下滑趨勢。德意志銀行預測其未來營收潛力巨大，華爾街反應正面。 New York FX: Dollar slips as Iran situation and AI risks sway marketshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486507Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:43:45 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The dollar fell on Tuesday, pressured by retreating oil prices and developments in Iran, while markets also worried that the AI investment boom could be nearing a tipping point. The euro remained cautious amid political turmoil in France, the pound strengthened on resilient labor market data, and the yen gained as demand at a Japanese government bond auction hit a record. Precious metals close: Gold falls as markets assess Fed rate-hike signalshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486508Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:41:19 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Gold fell on Tuesday as investors assessed the possibility of a Fed rate hike, with spot prices dropping to $4,125.90. Markets see a 92% chance of a rate hike in December. Gold needs to hold above the $4,000 level, while investors also watch the PCE price index and signals of a rate hike from the Bank of Japan. Energy close: Iran and Pakistan discuss mediation, but shadow of U.S.-Iran conflict remains; oil pulls back from 5-month high but stays above $100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486509Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網International oil prices retreated from a 5-month high on Tuesday, with Brent crude settling at $108.79 and WTI at $101.79. Markets focused on discussions between Iran and Pakistan about mediating the U.S.-Iran conflict, but continued Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities and the risk of further attacks on ships kept Middle East geopolitical tensions high, supporting oil prices above $100. 〈U.S. Stocks After Hours〉Earnings support markets! Dow surges more than 500 points; SpaceX jumps more than 4% after hourshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486510Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:38:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. stocks rose Tuesday, buoyed by strong earnings and a pullback in oil prices, with the Dow surging more than 500 points. SpaceX shares rose more than 4% after hours on strong earnings, while Netflix plunged after hours after lowering its advertising forecast. Investors remain concerned about funding needs for AI computing capacity. 〈Taiwan Stocks: Key Pre-Market News〉Taiwan Micron labor strike crisis deepens; export orders post 19th straight month of growth; stocks and currency hit togetherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486511Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Labor tensions at Taiwan Micron are escalating, with unions at two plants scheduled to hold mediation and strike actions on the 22nd; September export orders posted a record 19 consecutive months of growth, up 62.4% year over year; foreign investors sold heavily in Taiwan stocks, while the New Taiwan dollar fell sharply; companies including Zhen Ding and 是方 are actively expanding AI-related capacity. 【Yuan Zhifeng Column】中國移動 (941) quarterly results miss expectationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486357Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網中國移動(941)公布首三季業績，股東應佔盈利1061.98億元人民幣，按年下跌7.9%，營運收入7802.95億元人民幣，按年減少1.8%，業績遜於預期。 AI earnings forecasts surge 70%! Emerging-market stocks hit record discount to U.S. shareshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486358Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The MSCI Emerging Markets Index has reached its lowest valuation relative to U.S. stocks in 20 years as corporate earnings forecasts have surged. The AI supply chain is the main driver of upward revisions, with Asian companies performing best, but investor concerns about AI valuations are weighing on share prices. Xuan Zhonghua's View: Where Is Taiwan Headed After Global Fragmentation?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486864Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article examines Taiwan's direction after global fragmentation, criticizing Western elites for distorted perceptions and arguing that President Lai Ching-te's government's hard-line stance could trigger military conflict. Comparing the cases of Ukraine and Canada, it emphasizes the importance of pragmatic responses in an anarchic international system. 花俊雄觀點：十五五期間中國將促進25兆元大舉興建六張網https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486865Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China's Politburo and National Development and Reform Commission announced plans to invest 25 trillion yuan in the Six Networks during the 十五五 period, aiming to address declining investment and external risks while advancing the development of new quality productive forces. Li Woteng Column: “What is Shen Boyang really like?” He has never given a direct explanationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486866Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Columnist Li Woteng analyzes how Shen Boyang's public image has shifted during his campaign for Taipei mayor, questioning the authenticity of his transformation from progressive leftist to radical right-winger and then to his current moderate image. The article says Shen has shifted positions on drugs, marijuana, abolishing the death penalty and mainland spouses, and has not directly addressed controversy over his father allegedly “making money from China.” It argues that his current image is a constructed persona. Wang Zhixiong's View: The Banality of Evil in Zhao Shaokanghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486868Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Wang Zhixiong, a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, criticized Zhao Shaokang's interview with Shen Boyang as lacking depth, saying it exemplified the “banality of evil” in Taiwan's media and turned the media into a stage for political performance. Graphic Guide》A father gives his son NT$60 million in one go: Does he really owe NT$12 million in gift tax? A look at the 2026 three-tier progressive calculationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486867Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Finance announced a 2026 gift-tax exemption of NT$2.44 million and explained the three-tier progressive tax-rate calculation. Using a gift of NT$60 million as an example, the article shows that the correct tax bill is NT$7.296 million and clarifies how gifts made in installments are aggregated for tax purposes, as well as the exemption rules when each parent gives separately. Li Huaqiu's View: The Tide's Invasion, Infighting Erupts Again Within the Kuomintang—A Perilous Situation!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486869Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kuomintang Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wan-an is facing an electoral crisis amid precision attacks by Shen Po-yang’s team. A second interview of Shen by pro-Kuomintang media figure Jaw Shaw-kong has sparked party discontent and infighting controversy. The author warns that unless the Kuomintang can halt its decline and resolve its internal strife, it could suffer a crushing defeat in the nine-in-one elections and the 2028 general election. Lu Shao-wei column: You can’t sustain it for a lifetime just because you can sustain it for a while. Is Taiwan’s green power industry facing its end?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486870Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Columnist Lu Shao-wei analyzes how Taiwan’s green power industry rose on policy support but, lacking market mechanisms and independent competitiveness, ran into trouble as government backing weakened, dashing hopes of becoming an international trillion-yuan industry. The Light Hollowed Out: From the City on a Hill to Succession Planninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486565Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒旅居香港的作者批判賴清德借用美國「山巔之城」神話，透過蕭美琴與沈伯洋的接班佈局推動獨立意識，警告這將導致台海決裂，主張應回歸九二共識維持和平。 《逐玉》《寧安如夢》都輸了！張凌赫口碑最強陸劇TOP10：冠軍高達8.2分霸氣登頂、沒看過太可惜https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486564Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Based on Douban ratings as of Oct. 19, 2026, this article ranks the top 10 mainland Chinese dramas starring actor Zhang Linghe. Love Between Fairy and Devil takes the top spot with 8.2, while Zhu Yu ranks No. 5 with 6.4. The article analyzes his performances and audience feedback. Opinion: Taiwan’s National Health Insurance should not have to worry about money as the population ageshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486566Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party caucuses in the Legislative Yuan are pushing to amend the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, proposing that the state pay National Health Insurance premiums for people aged 65 to address inconsistencies in local subsidies. The move aims to meet the challenges of a super-aged society and safeguard older people’s basic health rights. Huang Chaojian’s view: The risks of an AI bubble—as high leverage meets a major bet on OpenAI, how many options does SoftBank have left?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486567Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒SoftBank Group issued high-interest bonds to make a major bet on OpenAI, bringing its total investment to US$64.6 billion. The article questions whether high valuations and a price war are creating an AI bubble, and warns that the financial risk could spill over to Taiwan’s semiconductor supply chain. Wang Feng-sheng’s view: From G2 to G1? Manufacturing is the final decider in the AI racehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486568Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Wang Feng-sheng, an honorary chair professor at National University of Kaohsiung, analyzes how the AI race is shifting from competition over computing power and models to a contest over productivity. He says the United States and China have advantages in technological innovation and manufacturing scale, respectively, and that differences in manufacturing capacity could reshape the landscape. Taiwan should strengthen the use of AI in manufacturing processes to boost productivity. Opinion: From the Ming Zheng regime’s “license levies” to Taiwanese businesses’ “China+1”—the ultimate risk-hedging wisdom of islanders caught between great powershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486569Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The article analyzes how ancestors in southern Fujian and Taiwan developed geopolitical risk-hedging strategies—including paying levies to both sides, disguising compliance and diversifying ownership—amid regime changes under the Ming Zheng regime, the Qing court and Japanese rule, demonstrating the survival wisdom of people with little power. Opinion: The state is gambling on 30 geniuses—who will save the future of millions of young people?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486570Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Opinion: Addressing the generational gap in the teaching workforcehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486571Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:22:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒嘉義縣教師職業工會副理事長投書指出，台灣中小學教師面臨嚴重高齡化與世代斷層危機，未滿40歲教師占比降至兩成多。此現象源於年金改革延後退休及員額管控嚴格，導致年輕教師難以進入體制。 Opinion: The first job in the AI era—if companies hire fewer newcomers, where will experience come from?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486572Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article examines the talent development crisis caused by companies hiring fewer newcomers after adopting AI. Citing multiple studies, it discusses AI's effects on entry-level jobs and learning processes, and recommends that companies and the government adjust recruitment and subsidy policies to ensure the transfer of experience. Pentagon: Multiple countries take part in Keen Sword drills; South Korea and the UK join as observershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486988Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:41:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Pentagon said the joint U.S.-Japan Keen Sword exercise kicked off on Ishigaki Island, with forces from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the Philippines taking part. South Korea and the UK joined as observers. About 45,000 Japanese Self-Defense Forces personnel and 11,000 U.S. military personnel are participating. Italy imposes new security decree to curb violent protests, using AI to identify masked riotershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486965Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:32:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAItalian Prime Minister Meloni approved a new security decree that creates an offense for taking part in violent protests, establishes parental liability for damages and allows preventive detention of minors. The government is also deploying an additional 500 troops to Milan and announced it would use biometric identification and AI to catch masked troublemakers. Good Morning World》Exports orders hit $819.2 billion in the first 9 months, surpassing the full-year record earlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486955https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486955Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:18:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA經濟部公布9月外銷訂單達1142.1億美元，前9月累計8192億美元創新高；央行調節匯率，新台幣貶至32.617元；台灣全球招商論壇簽署投資意向書，僑外資前9月達192.3億美元；法國爆發嚴重社會動亂與公債拋售；台鐵研議國高中生票價優惠；台北市長選舉民調沈伯洋領先蔣萬安；台東縣政府涉嫌圖利案偵辦中；颱風薔琵增強，氣象署發布警報；亞帕運田徑桌球選手奪金。 Old Photo Archive》Judy Ongg's life as a printmaker beyond the stagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486956https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486956Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn addition to her performing career, Japan-based entertainer Judy Ongg has devoted herself to woodblock printmaking. Her work won the top prize at the Nitten exhibition and has been collected by political and business figures. This retrospective looks back at her artistic life beyond the stage. Nigeria reports first Ebola case as outbreak spreads further in Africahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486723Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:30:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANigeria confirmed its first Ebola case: a woman who entered the country from Uganda. She is currently in isolation and receiving treatment, and 44 close contacts have been identified. SpaceX quarterly revenue more than doubles, beating expectations as AI business surgeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486497Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:46:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASpaceX posted quarterly revenue of $14.58 billion, up more than 1 times year over year and beating expectations, mainly on growth in its AI and Starlink businesses. Revenue at its AI division surged 9 times to $7.6 billion, while capital spending rose sharply. AI enthusiasm cools, funds shift elsewhere; Dow rises more than 500 points at closehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486498Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:46:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs investors took a cautious stance toward artificial intelligence stocks, funds shifted to industrial shares and international oil prices retreated, lifting U.S. stocks at the close, with the Dow surging more than 500 points. Oil prices edge lower as market watches progress in U.S.-Iran talkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486479https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486479Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:17:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInternational oil prices closed slightly lower amid continuing conflict in the Middle East and as the market watched progress in U.S.-Iran talks. November-delivery West Texas Intermediate crude settled at $101.79 a barrel, while December-delivery Brent crude settled at $108.79 a barrel. Netflix forecast falls short of expectations, seeks to reignite growthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486356Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:55:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANetflix's forecast fell short of expectations, with its estimates for net income and EPS this quarter below analysts' expectations, and it lowered its 2026 advertising revenue forecast; the company recently laid off about 1000 employees and replaced senior executives to reignite growth. The Kansai boys’ middle-school “Go-sanke”: true scholar-athletes who have even won prefectural championshipshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486756Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.com東大寺学園は医学部や国公立合格者数が多く、勉強だけでなく部活動の実績も素晴らしい「文武両道」を実践している中高一貫校である。 The government’s “17 strategic sectors”: How do investors view them?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486755Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comThe government has identified 17 strategic sectors, including AI and semiconductors, shipbuilding, drug discovery and advanced medicine, and expects cumulative public- and private-sector investment of approximately 370 trillion yen by fiscal 2040. The article examines how investors view this policy push from the perspective of fund managers. Most doctors accept nurses’ suggestions, but candid views differ by age grouphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-06/index-en-p2.html#n3486754Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comThe second installment in a series on changing relationships between doctors and nurses, presenting survey findings on how doctors respond in practice and what they really think when nurses make suggestions or offer advice.