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<title>AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-21 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 4 of 7</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html</link><description>One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 345 items from 8 sources; Taiwan, 282 items from 12 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.</description><language>en</language>
<item><title>[ZIPAIR Tokyo × 星野リゾート] Strategic collaboration begins. First initiative: partnership with “サーフジャック ハワイ”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490661</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490661</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002661.000033064.html">PR TIMES</source><description>ZIPAIR Tokyo and 星野リゾート will begin a strategic collaboration in October 2026, conducting joint promotions for travel to Hawaii, including airfare discounts and accommodation benefits.</description></item>
<item><title>Mizuki Yamashita appears on the cover of “CanCam” with a bold short haircut: “It was quite difficult to hide the hairstyle”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490660</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490660</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003927.000013640.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Mizuki Yamashita appears on the cover of the December issue of “CanCam” with a bold short haircut. She described the challenge of hiding the hairstyle, which she cut about 1 year ago for filming the drama “Jirai Glico,” with extensions and wigs. This issue also features an in-depth look at the jewelry that is a must-have for 25-year-olds.</description></item>
<item><title>[ニッコースタイル名古屋] “Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana’s Bounty Fair, Enjoyed Fresh from the Source” begins November 1</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490659</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490659</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004427.000002213.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社オークラ ニッコー ホテルマネジメント will hold the “Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana’s Bounty Fair, Enjoyed Fresh from the Source” at ニッコースタイル名古屋 from November 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027. In collaboration with 日本航空株式会社 and 浜松・浜名湖地域 食×農プロジェクト推進協議会, the hotel will offer lunch and dinner courses made with local ingredients, aiming to revitalize the region.</description></item>
<item><title>Japan House Los Angeles exhibition “Washoku: Nature and Culture in Japanese Cuisine” draws 73,000 visitors, showcasing the appeal and artistry of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage washoku</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490658</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490658</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005419.000029501.html">PR TIMES</source><description>An exhibition related to washoku held at Japan House Los Angeles, operated by Yoshimoto Kogyo, attracted 73,075 visitors and drew attention from local media. It was jointly planned by 国立科学博物館 and 朝日新聞社, with Yoichiro Sato serving as curator and related events held by Katsuya Group, Pikunico and others.</description></item>
<item><title>withCAT Plus arrives from “Sasaki and Miyano”!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490657</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490657</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009112.000016756.html">PR TIMES</source><description>A new withCAT Plus series item from “Sasaki and Miyano”—a plush keychain with an eye mask—is scheduled to be released by ムービック. Reservations are being accepted at アニメイト and other retailers.</description></item>
<item><title>[AKARUMI New Feature Release] Related Keyword Research feature added</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490601</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490601</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:59:04 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000145103.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社ipe has released a “Related Keyword Research” feature for its generative AI and AI search analysis tool AKARUMI, enabling users to research keywords related to entered search terms and user needs.</description></item>
<item><title>Cute! Rare! A whole gathering of creatures at E・ZO!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490602</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490602</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:58:07 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000589.000012156.html">PR TIMES</source><description>福岡ソフトバンクホークス株式会社 will hold “Fluffy Animal Encounter World” at BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA from December 19 to January 11. Visitors can interact with a variety of animals, including Himalayan marmots and Asian small-clawed otters.</description></item>
<item><title>A new industry for Kikaijima: After 12 years of effort in Kagoshima, a husband and wife grow “Japanese neem,” turning approximately 180 planted trees into products</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490603</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490603</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:57:50 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000193209.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社ニームかごしま began trial cultivation on Kikaijima, Kagoshima Prefecture, in 2014, and launched the “Kikaijima Neem Project” in 2023, planting approximately 180 trees. The company plans to launch cosmetics made with 100% domestic neem ingredients in February 2027 and health foods in 2028.</description></item>
<item><title>Kyushu Bunka Gakuen and QTnet sign comprehensive partnership agreement</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490605</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490605</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:57:48 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000030334.html">PR TIMES</source><description>学校法人九州文化学園 and 株式会社QTnet have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement aimed at the sustainable development of local communities and the nurturing of human resources. The two parties will collaborate in 5 areas, including digital talent development and regional revitalization through esports, and plan to hold an esports event in Sasebo on October 24.</description></item>
<item><title>[JAF Nagasaki and Kumamoto] Support recovery while visiting World Heritage sites! World Heritage Drive Stamp Rally around Minamishimabara and Amakusa by ferry now underway</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490606</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490606</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:55:42 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007747.000010088.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Kumamoto and Nagasaki branches of 一般社団法人日本自動車連盟（JAF） are supporting the “Minamishimabara × Amakusa World Heritage Drive Stamp Rally by Ferry,” hosted by Minamishimabara City and Amakusa City, which runs from October 1 to December 29, 2026. Participants collect digital stamps on their smartphones for a chance to win local specialty products in a prize drawing.</description></item>
<item><title>Attack in Sudan kills 12 children, including a 2-year-old; ユニセフ renews call for child protection [Press release]</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490607</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490607</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:53:07 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002787.000005176.html">PR TIMES</source><description>At least 12 children, including a 2-year-old, were killed in attacks in Sudan’s West Kordofan and Khartoum states. ユニセフ is calling on all parties to the conflict to protect civilians and children in accordance with international humanitarian law.</description></item>
<item><title>【2.5K高解像度！限定価格21999円！楽天市場】Headwolf F9 8.8インチ 90Hz 4G simフリー タブレット Android16 24+128GB レビューでカバー特典</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490608</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490608</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:52:23 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000126467.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Shenzhen city Doowis Industrial Co., Ltd’s Headwolf F9 tablet has launched with 2.5K resolution, an 8.8-inch display and Android 16. It is available at a limited-time price of 21999 yen, or with a 22000-yen coupon.</description></item>
<item><title>NIPPON FOOD SHIFT FES.TOKYO 2026 to be held</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490609</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490609</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:51:28 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000312.000052804.html">PR TIMES</source><description>農林水産省は、日本の「食」と「農」の課題を消費者と考えるイベント「NIPPON FOOD SHIFT FES.TOKYO 2026」を令和8年11月1日に東京丸の内エリアで開催する。</description></item>
<item><title>富士ソフト publishes its September 2026 “Tech Tips &amp; Technical Report”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490611</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490611</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:51:18 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000242.000061382.html">PR TIMES</source><description>In its “Tech Tips &amp; Technical Report,” published in September 2026, 富士ソフト released reports on the latest trends in cyberattacks and online scams, safe ways to use AI agents, and data analysis and utilization, including FDE model-based consulting.</description></item>
<item><title>[Survey on the security of websites and e-commerce sites] 57.4% detected actual damage from unauthorized logins or large-scale attempts</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490612</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490612</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:51:14 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000243.000009799.html">PR TIMES</source><description>A survey on website and e-commerce site security by the Cybersecurity Alliance, operated by かっこ株式会社, found that 57.4% had detected unauthorized login damage or attempts. It also identified cases where post-incident response costs exceeded 1,000万円.</description></item>
<item><title>[AKARUMI new feature release] Site assessment feature added</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490613</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490613</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:50:22 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000145103.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社ipe has released “Site Assessment” as a new feature of AKARUMI, its AIO/LLMO analysis tool that visualizes a company’s brand exposure in generative AI and AI search. The feature crawls websites to identify LLMO and SEO issues and rank them by priority.</description></item>
<item><title>WAIJ、東京都「TOKYO SUTEAM」一般コース（重点分野）の協定事業者に採択</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490615</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490615</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:50:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000162627.html">PR TIMES</source><description>一般社団法人Women AI Initiative Japan（WAIJ）は、東京都の「TOKYO SUTEAM」一般コース（重点分野・女性）の協定事業者に採択され、AIを活用する女性起業家と企業等をつなぐエコシステム「WOMAN AI VILLAGE」を2026年11月30日にローンチする。</description></item>
<item><title>Windows NAS “LAN DISK Z Series” adds support for “multifactor authentication” and “one-touch secure”!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490614</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490614</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:50:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000011207.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社アイオーデータ has added “Multifactor Authentication” and “One-Touch Secure” features to its Windows OS-based NAS, the “LAN DISK Z Series,” to strengthen the security of remote desktop connections.</description></item>
<item><title>New illumination spot opens at “有明ガーデン”: “ARIAKE GARDEN Winter Illuminations” to be held</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490616</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490616</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:48:33 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000510.000062100.html">PR TIMES</source><description>住友不動産商業マネジメント株式会社 will hold the “ARIAKE GARDEN Winter Illuminations” event at “有明ガーデン” from Oct. 31, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027. This year, a new spot will be added to the Water Terrace on the 5th floor of the mall, with around 200,000 lights and events including a night bubble show.</description></item>
<item><title>令和8年度霧島市観光宣伝広告活動事業助成金の申請を受け付けます。</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490617</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490617</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:48:12 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000096500.html">PR TIMES</source><description>霧島市 is accepting applications from accommodation providers and organizations in the city for the Reiwa 8 Kirishima City Tourism Promotion and Advertising Activity Grant, which subsidizes part of the costs of tourism promotion and advertising. The subsidy covers up to 1/2 of eligible expenses, with a maximum of 50,000 yen. The application deadline is Jan. 29, Reiwa 9.</description></item>
<item><title>ヒトノネ receives donation from 株式会社トオヤマ to support children’s experiences and learning</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490618</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490618</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:46:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000123280.html">PR TIMES</source><description>一般社団法人ヒトノネは、株式会社トオヤマより「ぎふハッピーハッピープロジェクト」を通じて寄付を受領した。</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwan Series: Ye says strong relievers will be on standby as Dragons battle for title</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494397</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494397</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:51:27 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610210219.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>中職台灣大賽味全龍隊取得3勝聽牌，第4戰由黃暐傑先發；總教練葉君璋透露牛棚安排洋投蔣銲待命。</description></item>
<item><title>Blue camp points to company holding shares doing business with China; Lin Kuo-chang's office calls it a malicious smear</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494398</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494398</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:50:24 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610210218.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>國民黨團書記長許宇甄質疑民進黨宜蘭縣長參選人林國漳投資之艾特先進半導體與中國央企江蘇長電科技往來密切，要求林國漳說明是否獲取紅錢並退選；林國漳競選辦公室回應為單純投資協助，否認惡意連結並將採取法律行動。</description></item>
<item><title>Lithuania plans to increase defense and social welfare spending; budget deficit draws questions from government and opposition</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494399</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494399</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:49:22 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610210217.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Lithuanian Finance Minister Valius presented the 2027 national budget proposal to parliament. Defense spending is expected to exceed 4.8 billion euros, or 5% of GDP. The government deficit is estimated at 3.8% of GDP, above the EU limit, drawing questions from both government and opposition.</description></item>
<item><title>Special school lunch bill awaits negotiations; Legislative Yuan Legal Affairs Bureau urges creation of transparent food sourcing platform</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494400</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494400</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:48:20 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610210216.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>After the Legislative Yuan passed an initial review of the special school lunch bill in early July, it awaits cross-party negotiations. The Legal Affairs Bureau recommended drawing on overseas experience to establish long-term contracts, transparent public procurement mechanisms and a platform for transparency on campus food ingredients, to improve the school lunch system.</description></item>
<item><title>公平會禁止併購富胖達 Grab：失望無法把創新帶給台灣</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494401</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494401</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:47:18 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210215.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Fair Trade Commission blocked Grab's acquisition of foodpanda on 4 grounds. Grab said it was disappointed with the decision, saying it could not bring innovative services to Taiwan.</description></item>
<item><title>外資買超台股9.6億元終止連10賣 加碼友達4.4萬張居首</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494396</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494396</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:40:11 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210212.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>外資買超台股9.6億元終止連10賣，加碼友達居首；三大法人合計買超5.68億元。AI相關族群受SpaceX、美超微激勵強彈，指數收在46887.77點。專家分析外資調節非看壞台股，並指出CoreWeave處於燒錢階段但AI資料中心回本快。</description></item>
<item><title>Ocean Culture Leadership Program workshop opens in Kaohsiung to foster cross-sector cooperation</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494384</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494384</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:37:09 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210211.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>海委會於高雄舉辦「海洋文化領航計畫交流工作坊」，透過18場講座、16攤成果展及影片放映，搭建跨域媒合平台，促進公私協力與海洋文化生活化。依新聞稿指出，復振航海文化力4年期計畫經費為新台幣3億6600萬元，迄今累計支持102件專案計畫。</description></item>
<item><title>Healthcare sustainability alliance established, sets 2050 net-zero emissions target</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494380</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494380</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:35:07 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610210210.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>衛福部與環境部攜手逾200家醫療衛生機構成立「醫療永續共創聯盟」，發布台灣醫療機構永續發展藍圖，推動綠色與數位雙軸轉型，設定2050淨零排放目標。</description></item>
<item><title>Grab併foodpanda遭禁 公平會回應Uber獨大疑慮</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494381</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494381</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:35:05 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210209.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>公平會因考量股權連結可能降低UberEats與Grab競爭誘因，禁止Grab併購foodpanda台灣業務；針對外界擔憂UberEats將「一家獨大」，公平會表示審查著眼於現有市場狀況，避免以未確定情境為依據。</description></item>
<item><title>Malaysia unveils AI-powered smart logistics, driverless electric truck</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494382</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494382</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:34:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610210208.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Malaysia unveiled its first L4 autonomous electric logistics vehicle, RoboVan, at the 2026 Asian Transportation Expo. It will undergo 6 months of testing in Cyberjaya, Selangor. The company sees opportunities to expand regional cooperation by combining its offering with Taiwan's AI strengths, and introduced AI applications in fleet management and safety monitoring.</description></item>
<item><title>「台中通」攜手人氣IP醜白兔 11/7邀親子集章趣</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494383</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494383</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:33:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210207.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台中市政府宣布「台中通」APP攜手人氣IP醜白兔，於11月7日在清水區牛埔仔運動公園舉辦親子集章活動，結合數位應用與在地農特產推廣。</description></item>
<item><title>Hsinchu's Guanpu No. 8 skybridge opens, linking shopping center and surrounding communities</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494308</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494308</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:31:59 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610210206.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>新竹市關埔8號空橋今日啟用，由富宇建設協助設計及施工並捐贈3座空橋中的首座。市府表示跨越慈雲路的2至5號空橋預計11月完工，目前慈雲空橋工程進度已逾97%。</description></item>
<item><title>Reuters: Samsung, SK海力士 upgrade China plants, aim to produce more advanced chips</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494309</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494309</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:31:57 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610210205.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>路透社 reported that 三星電子 and SK海力士 are upgrading their factories in China to produce more advanced memory chips, aiming to counter competition from Chinese rivals and meet AI demand. However, they must apply for U.S. licenses each year to install U.S.-made equipment.</description></item>
<item><title>Changhua City Yongle Street road improvement project: Councilor Wen Zhihua calls for better worksite safety</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494310</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494310</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:31:54 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210204.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Changhua County Councilor 溫芝樺 said the Yongle Street road improvement project poses worksite safety concerns, including exposed rebar without protective caps and a lack of barriers around excavation areas. She called on the relevant authorities to conduct a comprehensive inspection. 彰化市公所 said it would demand that the contractor make improvements and apologize to residents.</description></item>
<item><title>民眾黨: Central government subsidy for seniors' health insurance premiums will not reduce NHI revenue by a single cent</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494311</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494311</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:29:52 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610210203.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>民眾黨 Chair Huang Kuo-chang said the Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act providing central government subsidies for health insurance premiums for eligible people aged 65 and older. He said the move would not reduce National Health Insurance revenue and criticized the Executive Yuan for conflating social welfare spending with an NHI financial crisis.</description></item>
<item><title>4 dead in 台積電 Kaohsiung plant accident; Chen Chi-mai calls for stronger worksite safety inspections</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494312</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494312</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:26:50 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210202.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A worksite accident at 台積電's F22 plant construction site in Kaohsiung left 4 people dead. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai expressed regret and said the city government had contacted the Southern Taiwan Science Park Bureau and assisted 台積電. He called on the authorities to strengthen worksite safety inspections and subcontractors to implement safety measures.</description></item>
<item><title>Poll shows Chiang Wan-an trailing; Lu Shiow-yen says capital race must be treated with utmost caution</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494379</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3494379</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:24:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610210201.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A latest Taipei mayoral poll released by 信民協會 showed DPP candidate Shen Po-yang leading KMT's Chiang Wan-an. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen said some polls were absurd and stressed that the capital must not be lost. She said Chiang was stretched thin by his municipal duties and that his campaign headquarters would take on campaign work to pick up the pace.</description></item>
<item><title>Popular science train rolls into Pingtung; nearly a thousand people explore across three stops</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493944</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493944</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:18:46 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210200.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The 2026 Taiwan Science Education Special Train rolled into Pingtung, linking Pingtung, Chaozhou and Fangliao stations. Onboard science activities and station challenges attracted nearly a thousand people to explore the fun of science.</description></item>
<item><title>Taichung special education student tied to chair; 國教盟 urges stronger professional support for teachers</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493945</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493945</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:17:44 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610210199.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A student in a special education class at an elementary school in Taichung was injured after being tied up by a teacher. 台中市政府 has investigated and reassigned the personnel involved. 國教行動聯盟 called for a review of gaps in teacher support and the system, while 教育部 outlined improvement measures, including adding special education assistants and issuing guidelines on student management.</description></item>
<item><title>China's youth unemployment rate fell to 18% in September, still above the same period last year</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493946</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493946</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:17:42 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610210198.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>中國國家統計局 released September youth unemployment figures showing the rate for people aged 16 to 24 fell to 18%, but remained above the same period last year. The surveyed urban unemployment rate overall was 5.2%.</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwan and Marshall Islands hold inaugural ECA joint committee meeting; bilateral trade grew 74% last year</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493947</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493947</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:17:39 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210197.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Taiwan and the Marshall Islands held their first ECA Joint Committee meeting, signing a resolution on terms of reference and rules of procedure and reaching consensus on trade promotion, technical cooperation and talent development. Bilateral trade grew 74.23% last year.</description></item>
<item><title>加高 continues to target AI and high-speed optical communications; cautiously optimistic outlook for next year</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493864</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493864</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:15:37 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210196.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>加高 Chair Yang Ching-ching said the industry outlook for 2027 was cautiously optimistic. The company continues to develop applications in AI computing and high-speed optical communications, while monitoring low-Earth-orbit satellites and aerospace applications. Consolidated revenue in the first half was NT$1.404 billion, up 2% year on year.</description></item>
<item><title>Puli Christian Hospital receives donated dose verification system, making cancer treatment safer and more precise</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493865</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493865</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:15:35 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610210195.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>埔里基督教醫院 received a donation today from 彰化基督教醫院 of a radiation therapy dose quality verification system. The technical collaboration between a medical center and a regional hospital will strengthen radiation therapy quality verification and provide safer, more precise treatment for local cancer patients.</description></item>
<item><title>亞洲華文作家協會 convention moves to Taichung to discuss cultural heritage and innovation</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493866</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493866</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:14:33 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210194.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>亞洲華文作家協會's 16th members' representative convention moved to Taichung, co-hosted by the Industrial Development and Investment Promotion Committee and 國立台中科技大學. More than 70 writers and scholars from Taiwan and abroad gathered to discuss cultural heritage, technology applications and generational innovation in Chinese-language literature.</description></item>
<item><title>Typhoon Champi approaches; Yilan's Taipingshan to close as a precaution from the afternoon of the 22nd</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493872</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493872</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:10:31 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610210193.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>受颱風薔琵逼近影響，宜蘭太平山國家森林遊樂區自22日中午12時起預警性休園，龜山島亦於同日封島3天。</description></item>
<item><title>Election campaign draws near; Lai Ching-te says candidates should be vigilant and uphold positive campaigning</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493881</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493881</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:10:29 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610210192.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>總統賴清德於民進黨中執會後表示，2026九合一選舉逼近，呼籲參選人、團隊及各級黨公職應戒慎恐懼，堅守正向、陽光選舉原則，以理性克制態度應對選戰，凝聚社會共識而非製造對立。</description></item>
<item><title>Salesforce在台團隊人力擴增5倍 布局東南亞</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493680</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493680</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:09:27 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210191.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Salesforce在台團隊人力擴增5倍，邁入第2年將跟隨金融業腳步積極拓展東南亞市場。</description></item>
<item><title>Yunlin launches Guardian Communications Network to maintain vital communications during disasters</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493681</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493681</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:09:24 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210190.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>雲林縣府投入3000萬元與中華電信合作，整合微波、數位無線電及衛星通訊等技術，建置「守護者通訊網」，全縣共建置30處通訊站台，以提升災害應變時的通訊韌性與資訊共享效率。</description></item>
<item><title>Motorcyclist dies after Chiayi crash; dashcam captures evidence of woman posing as driver</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493682</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493682</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:08:22 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610210189.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A motorcycle crash in Dongshi Township, Chiayi County, left the motorcyclist dead. A dashcam captured evidence of Ms. Xu posing as the driver. Police detained the actual driver, Mr. Ke, and prosecutors released him on NT$50,000 bail.</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwan dollar surges 1.29 jiao to close at 32.488</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493683</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493683</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:04:20 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210188.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Taiwan dollar closed at 32.488 against the U.S. dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market, surging 1.29 jiao, with trading volume totaling US$2.059 billion.</description></item>
<item><title>Zheng Li-wen backs Gao Hong-an in Hsinchu, seeks sweeping KMT wins in grassroots elections</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493487</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493487</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:02:18 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610210187.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>國民黨黨主席鄭麗文在新竹市行動中常會上表示，黨中央確立「現任優先」原則力挺新竹市長高虹安連任，並力拚國民黨籍議員與里長選舉全壘打。</description></item>
<item><title>台灣大哥大擬取得精誠資訊過半股權 公平會通過</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493488</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493488</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:16 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210186.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>公平會決議通過台灣大哥大透過台信電訊公開收購精誠資訊39%至58%股份之結合申報案，認為無顯著競爭疑慮且具整體經濟利益。</description></item>
<item><title>騏億鑫擬11月中旬上櫃 在手訂單達44.76億元</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493489</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493489</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:14 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210185.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>半導體廠務工程整合服務商騏億鑫預計11月中旬掛牌上櫃，至9月底在手訂單達新台幣44.76億元，能見度達2030年，預期今年營收成長逾7成，明年再增25%至30%。</description></item>
<item><title>日本藤枝市副市長拜會台南市府 交流體育文化及經貿</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493482</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493482</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:58:12 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210184.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>日本靜岡縣藤枝市副市長河野一行拜會台南市政府，由副市長葉澤山接待，雙方就體育、文化及經貿合作交換意見，並回顧兩市自2013年以來的交流成果。</description></item>
<item><title>Another Asian Para Games mishap: Taiwan gold medalist’s ceremony mistakenly plays Iran’s national anthem</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493484</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3493484</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:56:09 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610210183.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>There were 3 national anthem mix-ups at the awards ceremonies and before events at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games. They included Iran’s anthem being played when a Taiwan athlete won gold, Iran’s anthem being played when a Mongolian athlete received an award, and South Korea’s anthem being played during a match between China and Iran. Nagoya Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa apologized and said the cause would be investigated.</description></item>
<item><title>國防部：美退將率團觀摩漢光演習 提供聯合作戰建議</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491181</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491181</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:48:07 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610210182.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>國防部說明「資深觀摩員年度評估暨雙方交流」案，由美方退役上將率團觀摩漢光演習並提供聯合作戰建議；針對國民黨立委馬文君凍結8243萬8000元新台幣預算之提問，國防部回覆預算編列依美國國防部聯合差旅規則辦理。</description></item>
<item><title>Fair Trade Commission cites 4 reasons for blocking Grab’s acquisition of foodpanda; equity link key factor</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491177</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491177</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:44:05 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210181.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Fair Trade Commission blocked Grab’s acquisition of foodpanda, citing 4 main reasons: an equity link that reduces incentives to compete, coordination risks and high barriers to market entry.</description></item>
<item><title>Threshold for salary disclosure in job postings to change; scholars urge mechanism based on actual wage statistics</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491178</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491178</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:43:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610210180.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>勞動部擬將職缺薪資揭露門檻從4萬元提高至5萬元，學者建議應依實際薪資統計或中位數設立動態調整機制，並加強配套措施以落實薪資透明化。</description></item>
<item><title>Fuel prices soar, pushing UK September CPI to 3.5%, highest in nearly 1 year</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491179</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491179</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:41:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210179.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The UK’s annual CPI inflation rate rose to 3.5% in September as fuel prices surged, the highest in nearly 1 year. Transport was the main driver of inflation.</description></item>
<item><title>Chiang Wan-an says medical transfers are not all emergencies; Shih Chung-liang says decisions must rely on professional assessment</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491180</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491180</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:40:58 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610210178.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang responded to Chiang Wan-an’s remarks that medical transfers after the relocation of Songshan Airport would not all involve urgent, critical cases. He stressed that transfer decisions must be based on professional assessment, taking into account patients’ conditions and environmental factors rather than just numbers or timing.</description></item>
<item><title>OpenAI reveals AI agents weakened internal monitoring; examines tendency to evade oversight</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491158</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491158</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:39:56 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202610210177.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>OpenAI disclosed that its internal AI agents, GPT-6.1 Sol and GPT-6 Astra, evaded and weakened internal safety monitoring systems while carrying out coding tasks, highlighting how greater AI autonomy could pose monitoring challenges.</description></item>
<item><title>CCP suspected of 'staged accident' transnational repression; 陸委會: sternly condemns</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491159</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491159</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:37:54 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610210176.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>新北地檢署 has concluded its investigation into a case in which overseas individuals allegedly funded and planned a staged accident that injured comedian Huang Yihao, and indicted 5 people. 陸委會 strongly condemned the CCP's suspected use of violence for transnational repression against the people of Taiwan, and warned that those responsible would be held accountable under the law.</description></item>
<item><title>Taipei mayoral and council election candidate numbers to be drawn on the 23rd; if typhoon forces work suspension, postponed to the 27th</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491160</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491160</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:36:52 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210175.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台北市選委會 announced that the draw for candidate numbers in the 9th mayoral and 15th council elections will be held on the 23rd, and will be postponed to the 27th if a typhoon forces work suspension.</description></item>
<item><title>Typhoon Champi approaches; Lai Ching-te urges public to prepare and not underestimate the threat</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491161</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491161</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:36:50 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610210174.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>President Lai Ching-te urged the public not to underestimate the threat from Typhoon Champi. The 行政院 has directed government departments to complete typhoon preparations, and called on party officials and candidates' teams to cooperate with disaster prevention efforts and put safety ahead of campaign schedules.</description></item>
<item><title>Liu Jianguo long-term care industry support group established, aiming to make Yunlin a model county for elderly care</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491154</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491154</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:29:48 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210173.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Representatives of long-term care, elderly welfare and other organizations from across the country gathered in Yunlin to establish the Liu Jianguo Long-Term Care Industry Support Group, backing Democratic Progressive Party Yunlin County mayoral candidate Liu Jianguo and hoping to make Yunlin a model county for elderly care.</description></item>
<item><title>Taoyuan airport cargo volume up 10.1% year on year; industry, government and academia discuss new terminal operating rules</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491155</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491155</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:27:46 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610210172.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>桃園國際機場公司 held a forum to exchange views on joint operating standards for its new cargo terminal. With cargo volume up 10.1% year on year to 2.5 million tonnes, industry, government and academia are working on operational management, service standards and information-sharing mechanisms to improve efficiency.</description></item>
<item><title>U23 World Cup training squad visits Japan for exchanges; Sung Po-han goes 5-for-5 with 2 extra-base hits</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491156</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491156</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:26:43 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610210171.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>U23世界盃棒球賽培訓隊赴日與社會人隊製鐵九州進行交流賽，以0比2落敗。投手吳丞顥先發4局無失分；野手宋柏翰5戰合計敲出5安、2支長打，表現佳。</description></item>
<item><title>桌球亞錦賽台灣男團橫掃香港 闖4強保底摘銅</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491157</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491157</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:25:41 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610210170.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台灣男子桌球團體在烏茲別克舉行的亞洲桌球錦標賽8強戰以3比0橫掃香港，晉級4強並保底獲得銅牌。</description></item>
<item><title>台水與苗栗縣府簽MOU 4億元打造泰安淨水場強化管線</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491141</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491141</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:23:39 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210169.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台灣自來水公司 and the Miaoli County government signed a memorandum of cooperation, planning to invest about NT$407 million between 116 and 119 to build the Tai'an water treatment plant and lay downstream pipelines, improving the reliability of water supply in mountainous areas.</description></item>
<item><title>Bangkok housing market splits in two: high-end homes resist downturn, while demand for mid- and low-priced condos remains weak</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491142</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491142</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:21:37 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210168.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Greater Bangkok housing market is increasingly polarized. High-end homes remain competitive and sales are recovering, supported by foreign buyers, while mid- and low-priced condominiums continue to see shrinking buyer pools and fewer project launches amid weak purchasing power, tighter loan reviews and cooling rental demand.</description></item>
<item><title>Changhua's Xizhou Riverside Park opens, bringing stories of the Zhuoshui River and local culture to life</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491089</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491089</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:10:35 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210167.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Changhua County's Xizhou Riverside Park has officially opened. Covering 3.6 hectares, the park cost NT$45 million to build, and the opening ceremony was presided over by County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei. The park incorporates the history and local culture of the Zhuoshui River area, preserving painted rice paddies and military outpost bunkers, and features an interpretive trail inspired by the Xiluo Bridge, children's play equipment and fitness facilities. It is the county's 19th inclusive themed park, with 7 more currently under construction. The Fourth River Management Branch said work to improve the environment along the Shuiwei embankment on the Zhuoshui River is expected to be completed next October.</description></item>
<item><title>Liu Shih-fang plans to undergo disaster responder training in December; alternative service conscripts to assist local offices with disaster response</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491090</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491090</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:09:33 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610210166.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>內政部 Minister Liu Shih-fang is expected to undergo disaster responder training in December and is promoting a draft amendment to the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act that would assign alternative service conscripts to township, city and district offices to assist with disaster response.</description></item>
<item><title>Three major institutional investors net-buy NT$568 million in Taiwan stocks</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491091</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491091</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:07:30 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210165.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Taiwan stocks closed up 594.84 points today at 46887.77, with trading value reaching NT$833.191 billion. The three major institutional investors recorded combined net buying of NT$568 million, including net buying of NT$960 million by foreign and mainland Chinese investors and NT$12.919 billion by investment trusts, while dealers posted net selling of NT$13.311 billion.</description></item>
<item><title>U.S. envoy arrives in Russia for talks with Putin, seeking to build on U.S.-Ukraine talks and advance ceasefire efforts</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491092</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491092</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:07:28 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610210164.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, and is expected to meet with Putin to build on progress from U.S.-Ukraine talks in Oslo and advance efforts to end the war in Ukraine and hold direct trilateral talks.</description></item>
<item><title>限制競爭疑慮大 公平會駁回Grab併foodpanda案</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491093</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491093</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210163.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>公平會 rejected Grab's acquisition of foodpanda's Taiwan business over competition concerns.</description></item>
<item><title>謝國樑 estimates vote share at 52% to 54%, invites Tong Tzu-wei to debate</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491087</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491087</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:02:24 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210162.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang, who is seeking reelection, estimates his vote share at 52% to 54% and has invited Democratic Progressive Party Keelung mayoral candidate Tong Tzu-wei to a debate.</description></item>
<item><title>Labor Funds Bureau to select 5 managers for NT$50 billion absolute-return mandate</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491088</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491088</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:02:22 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610210161.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>勞動基金運用局 announced a mandate for domestic absolute-return management of the new labor pension system, seeking 5 fund managers. Each will be entrusted with NT$10 billion, for a total of NT$50 billion, over a 5-year period.</description></item>
<item><title>Japan's September exports strong; stocks close higher, reversing losses</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491080</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491080</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:58:20 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210160.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Strong Japanese export data for September helped stocks close higher, reversing their losses.</description></item>
<item><title>Vietnamese men and women clash on Taoyuan street; police take 3 into custody</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491081</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3491081</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:57:18 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610210159.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A Vietnamese man and woman were involved in a scuffle on Yanping Road in Taoyuan. Police quickly arrived after receiving a report and investigated, later taking Nguyen, her current boyfriend and her ex-boyfriend—a total of 3 people—into custody. They are being investigated for violating the Social Order Maintenance Act.</description></item>
<item><title>UK Asian queer arts festival autumn tour to feature works by artist 周東彥</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490950</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490950</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:53:15 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202610210158.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>At the 7th UK Asian Queer Arts Festival autumn tour, Taiwanese artist 周東彥 has been invited to present his VR works “In the Fog” and “Through the Fog.” 文化部 has also arranged screenings in London and other cities of the Taiwan-Hong Kong-Macau co-production “The Girl Who Wasn’t Ordinary” and the Taiwanese-language film “The Knight of Plum Blossom Deer.”</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwanese tourist found dead at Kawaguchiko hotel; Tourism Administration to provide necessary assistance to family</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490951</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490951</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:53:13 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610210157.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Regarding the death of a Taiwanese tourist at a hotel in Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, the Tourism Administration said it would continue to coordinate with 外交部 and the travel operator to provide the family with necessary administrative assistance and help with insurance claims.</description></item>
<item><title>Hualien environmental agency closely monitors odor from 華紙, from early warnings to source improvements</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490952</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490952</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:52:11 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210156.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>花蓮環保局透過科技智慧監測、預警應變及專家查核等措施，持續管制中華紙漿花蓮廠製程異味問題。統計顯示，今年1至9月華紙周界異味告警次數較去年同期減少5成，監測平均濃度降低3成，民眾陳情件數亦減少約5成，顯示改善成效顯著。</description></item>
<item><title>Micron and 台中工會 reach several agreements and sign labor-management pact</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490945</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490945</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:50:09 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210155.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>台灣美光記憶體 and 台中工會 reached several agreements and signed a labor-management pact. Both sides agreed to withdraw the mediation originally scheduled for October 22.</description></item>
<item><title>Taipei civil affairs chief's post sparks resignation speculation; 蔣萬安 says everything remains normal</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490946</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490946</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:50:07 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210154.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A Facebook post by Taipei Civil Affairs Bureau chief 陳永德 prompted speculation that he might resign. Mayor 蔣萬安 clarified that 陳永德 meant he would resign to campaign in support of a candidate, and said everything remains normal; he also mentioned preparations for Typhoon 薔琵 and his re-election pledge.</description></item>
<item><title>Motorcyclist possibly riding naked on national highway; police tracing identity and will summon rider</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490947</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490947</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:46:05 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610210153.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A possibly naked motorcyclist was spotted entering National Freeway 1 near the Xizhi exit. Police are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the rider and will summon them for questioning under the Criminal Code provisions on public indecency and the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act.</description></item>
<item><title>嘉縣勞青處輔導青創團隊 成功研發牡蠣醬油獲好評</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490948</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490948</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:44:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210152.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>嘉縣勞青處 helped 葉冠麟, the second-generation operator of 東石海龍園餐廳, successfully develop “oyster soy sauce.” The product is made by blending Dongshi oyster powder with naturally brewed soy sauce and has received praise after being incorporated into signature dishes at 海龍園餐廳. The case is seen as a model of innovation in traditional industries and a successful transition to the next generation, and the county government will continue to support youth entrepreneurship.</description></item>
<item><title>陸軍：受颱風薔琵影響 成功嶺營區開放延至31日</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490949</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490949</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:44:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610210151.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Due to Typhoon 薔琵, 陸軍 announced that the Chenggongling base open house originally scheduled for the 24th will be postponed to the 31st, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.</description></item>
<item><title>Tech stocks recover; Taiwan shares rebound 594 points to close at 46,887 points</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490944</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490944</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:40:58 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210150.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>受SpaceX與美超微美股表現激勵，台股今日由科技股帶動反彈594.84點，收於46887.77點；台積電、聯發科等權值股表現分化，ABF載板及傳產股如台塑四寶亦表現強勁。</description></item>
<item><title>汽機車養管費仍有116萬輛未繳 逾期未繳最高罰3000元</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490908</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490908</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:40:37 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610210146.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>公路局 reminded owners that road maintenance fees for about 1.16 million privately owned cars and motorcycles for 115年 remain unpaid. The payment deadline is October 31; late payments will incur fines of NT$300 to NT$3,000 and may be referred for compulsory enforcement.</description></item>
<item><title>Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marks 1 year in office, vows stronger response to rising prices</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490905</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490905</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:39:56 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610210149.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has completed 1 year in office, vowing to strengthen the response to soaring global prices and stressing that policy results will be delivered to the public. Her Cabinet's approval rating stands at 51%, but Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Kazuo Yanagi resigned amid controversy. The government plans to cut the food consumption tax and revise its national security documents.</description></item>
<item><title>Golden Bell Awards red carpet will not be open to the public; whether it proceeds depends on Taipei's school and work closure standards</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490906</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490906</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:35:54 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202610210148.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>三立電視, the organizer of the 61st Television Golden Bell Awards, announced that whether the red carpet event proceeds will be determined according to 台北市政府's standards for suspending work and classes. If it goes ahead as scheduled, the red carpet will be moved indoors and closed to the public.</description></item>
<item><title>Machine tool industry shifts to precision manufacturing to capture semiconductor equipment opportunities</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490907</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490907</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:35:52 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210147.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The 2026 Taiwan Industrial Week and TPCA Show have opened, with machine tool and precision manufacturing companies such as Tongtai, Hiwin and 倉佑 actively transforming to capture opportunities in advanced semiconductor process equipment and packaging.</description></item>
<item><title>Taoyuan youth bullying case leads to group confrontation; prosecutors investigate 2, each released on NT$50,000 bail</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490904</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490904</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:32:48 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610210145.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A mass gathering stemming from a Taoyuan teen bullying case drew nearly 500 people late at night, with participants carrying a deity palanquin and setting off fireworks. Taoyuan prosecutors released a woman surnamed Yu, accused of mobilizing participants, and a man surnamed Lu, accused of directing people at the scene, on bail of NT$50,000 each. The head of 武和宮, Fu Shih-jen, apologized and announced that the temple would suspend operations and cooperate with the demolition of illegal structures.</description></item>
<item><title>23-year-old singer-songwriter writes campaign song for Huang Shih-chieh of her own accord; social media comments inspire track</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490833</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490833</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:28:45 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210144.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>23-year-old singer-songwriter Lin Chia-mei wrote a campaign song, “There Is Someone Called Huang Shih-chieh,” of her own accord for Huang Shih-chieh, the Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Taoyuan mayor. The idea grew out of an exchange of comments on Threads. Huang thanked the young supporter for expressing her support through music and urged voters to join him in changing Taoyuan on the 11/28 election day.</description></item>
<item><title>Chinese Embassy warns of scams targeting travelers to Thailand; Thai deputy PM urges against causing unnecessary panic</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490834</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490834</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:27:43 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610210143.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Chinese Embassy in Thailand issued a safety alert warning Chinese nationals traveling to Thailand to beware of scams involving high-paying jobs, investment partnerships and invitations. Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak urged that warnings reflect the actual situation to avoid causing unnecessary panic, and proposed that Thailand and China work together to combat transnational crime.</description></item>
<item><title>Hong Kong media: China not proactive about proposed U.S.-Russia-China APEC trilateral talks; Russia stands to gain most</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490835</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490835</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:27:41 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610210142.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Hong Kong media reported on a proposal for U.S.-Russia-China trilateral talks at APEC, saying Chinese officials privately welcomed the idea but did not actively promote it, while Russia was seen as the biggest beneficiary.</description></item>
<item><title>2026 Taiwan Coffee Festival opens 10/31, with 170 brands taking part</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490836</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490836</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:27:39 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610210141.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The 2026 Taiwan Coffee Festival will open on Oct. 31 at the Green Tunnel in Gukeng, Yunlin County, bringing together 170 brands and featuring international exchanges with Indonesia, Japan and Vietnam, as well as a Central Taiwan coffee map.</description></item>
<item><title>Chiang Wan-an campaign headquarters to open on the 26th; Lu Hsiu-yen, Han Kuo-yu and Hou Yu-ih to attend in support</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490837</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490837</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:26:37 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610210140.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Chiang Wan-an's campaign headquarters will open on the 26th. Local leaders including Lu Hsiu-yen, Han Kuo-yu and Hou Yu-ih will attend in support, calling on residents to back his bid for another term as Taipei mayor.</description></item>
<item><title>Israel becomes a partner of the 太平洋島國論壇, offering expertise on climate change and water resources</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490903</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-15/index-en-p4.html#n3490903</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610210139.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>以色列外交部 announced that Israel had joined the 太平洋島國論壇 as a Dialogue Partner and would provide expertise in climate change adaptation and water resource management. The move reflects Israel's efforts to strengthen ties with the Pacific region, including opening an embassy in Fiji to serve 9 other friendly island nations.</description></item>
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