https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 127 items from 6 sources; Japan, 16 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498196https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498196Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:49:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA特斯拉 unveiled its Roadster flying sports car, equipped with rocket thrusters, sparking heated discussion online in China. 人民日報 commented that it looked more like a concept show, while affirming the strengths of China's auto industry in systematic, substantive engineering; executives from Nio, 小鵬 and other companies expressed interest and discussed it rationally. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498197Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:44:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFrench President Macron took veiled aim at U.S. President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during a visit to Qatar, accusing them of exploiting unrest in France for political gain to support their respective election campaigns; French authorities are preparing for protests that could erupt again this weekend. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498195Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:37:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThousands of students and teachers took to the streets in Greece to protest education and pay issues. About 10,000 demonstrators gathered peacefully in Athens, calling for increased education funding and improved facilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498193Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:34:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADeputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung said that since the diplomatic substitute service program began in 2001, a total of 1727 service members have been sent overseas, becoming an important force in Taiwan's foreign aid efforts. The 26th graduation ceremony was held by the International Cooperation and Development Fund, and 56 service members will head to the Asia-Pacific, Africa and other regions to take part in international cooperation projects after completing their training. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498194Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:32:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn Game 4 of the CPBL Taiwan Series, 中信兄弟 beat 味全龍 5-4 on a walk-off single by Chen Tzu-hsien in the bottom of the 11th inning, forcing the series back to a tie. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498126Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:24:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國智庫亞洲協會報告指出，中共20屆五中全會出席率預計不到8成，或再創新低。報告分析因多名中央委員和候補中委被開除、被查或失蹤，加上秦剛免職及俞建華去世等因素，導致出席人數下降。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498048Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:12:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Taipei mayoral candidates Lee Chuan-chiao of the Kuomintang and Su Chiao-hui of the Democratic Progressive Party presented their industrial policy proposals at a 新北市工業會 members' meeting. Lee advocated expanding industrial land and promoting a "lease-only, no-sale" policy, while Su pledged that the city government would find land and improve infrastructure, and accelerate development of 9 industrial parks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498046Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:03:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115255 was held, with no first-prize winner; 227 tickets won second prize, with NT$20,000 per ticket. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498045Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:59:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Russian Kremlin announced that it is ready to resume trilateral talks among the United States, Ukraine and Russia in mid-November. Putin said he had agreed in principle to restart negotiations after meeting U.S. envoy Witkoff, but accused Witkoff of conveying a Ukraine-Europe proposal that lacked substantive content. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497920Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:55:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATemperatures in Tokyo and Osaka topped 30 degrees Celsius, setting records for the latest "midsummer day" in the observation records dating back to 1875 and 1933, respectively. 日本氣象廳 officials said these were the latest high temperatures in a century and urged the public to treat extreme heat as a natural disaster. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497921Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:55:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA颱風薔琵逼近，台灣自來水公司召開緊急應變會議，盤點防颱整備。目前全台清、配水池採高水位操作，備妥574台緊急發電機，並調度61台水車及347家合作搶修廠商，內部人力共3056人待命，以全力降低颱風影響。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497922Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:55:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei City Councilor Hung Wan-chen raised allegations during questioning that children in the Social Affairs Department's care had been mistreated, saying the child's mother had nowhere to turn for help and was denied access to surveillance footage. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an responded that the teacher involved had been reassigned and barred from entering the facility. 北市社會局 issued a statement that evening, clarifying that it launched medical care and an investigation immediately after receiving the report. The person involved was transferred on September 10, access to surveillance footage must follow legally mandated confidentiality procedures, and penalties will be assessed under the Child and Youth Welfare and Rights Protection Act. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497923Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:53:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA dispute emerged between Kuomintang and Democratic Progressive Party Taichung mayoral candidates Chiang Chi-chen and Ho Hsin-chun before they could agree on the time, place and language for a televised debate. Chiang's team proposed including cross-examination in English to assess international capabilities, while Ho's team opposed requiring English, saying the majority of residents should be respected and a suitable time selected. The two sides have yet to reach a final agreement. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497918Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:43:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASaint Vincent and the Grenadines celebrated its 47th independence anniversary, and its ambassador to Taiwan, Kang Kwan, thanked Taiwan as a loyal partner. Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said the two countries have maintained close friendship over 45 years of diplomatic relations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497919Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:42:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAISF足球世界盃在台灣蘇州舉行，台灣男足以4比1擊敗捷克2隊，以分組第2名晉級16強，創下近20年來最佳成績；台灣女足則以2比2戰平土耳其，憑藉較佳的正負球差以分組龍頭之姿晉級8強。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497916Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:37:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA經濟部能源署 and 英國在台辦事處 jointly held the 21st Taiwan-UK Renewable Energy Exchange Conference and the 8th Taiwan-UK Energy Dialogue, focusing on cooperation in green energy, low-carbon technologies, offshore wind power and CCUS to deepen the partnership in energy security and the net-zero transition. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497917Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:36:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA元太科技 and Japan’s 富士軟片影像系統公司 are partnering to expand the market for large-format color e-paper signs, initially focusing on Japan’s railway sector. A sample of the 55-inch product is expected in December this year, with mass production scheduled to begin in March 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497915Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:36:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA巴拿馬運河’s operator said cargo transits through the canal hit a record high of 521 million tons as the Strait of Hormuz was closed because of the war in the Middle East. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497913Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:31:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA交通部中央氣象署 announced that, as Typhoon Cempaka approaches, it will issue a marine typhoon warning at 11:30 p.m. and hold a news conference at 11:40 p.m. to provide details. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497914Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInterior Minister Liu Shih-fang convened a disaster-preparedness meeting for Typhoon Cempaka, saying the winds and rain would have the greatest impact from the morning of the 23rd through the 24th. She urged government agencies and local governments to implement typhoon precautions, including moving vessels to shelter, closing scenic areas, planning transportation and carrying out precautionary evacuations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497910Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:19:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA為因應颱風薔琵來襲，外交部宣布提前發放護照並延長服務時間。一般件於22日上午10時30分起發放當日下午可領之護照，下午1時30分起發放23日全日可領護照；速件申請者若於當日下午3時前完成遞件繳費並附佐證文件，可於同日下午5時30分領取。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497911Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:18:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATürkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia signed the “Badr Memorandum of Understanding” in Doha, aiming to strengthen defense cooperation, enhance defensive capabilities, and promote military production and technology research and development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497912Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:16:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA輝達 CEO Jensen Huang announced the launch of the DSX POD containerized AI data center at the GTC conference in Berlin and touted the potential of physical AI. He stressed that Europe should become an AI producer, introduced the Vera Rubin platform’s mass production and partnerships with Taiwanese companies including 鴻海 and 技嘉, and showcased applications from partners including 西門子, 達梭系統, Bolt and Agile Robots. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497908Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:13:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA公視 and 國立政治大學 jointly hosted the practical session of the “RIPE 2026 Biennial Conference,” inviting public media representatives from Taiwan and abroad to share how they are tackling challenges such as disinformation and political pressure, and to discuss applications including artificial intelligence and disaster early warnings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497909Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:13:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新北地檢署 has concluded its investigation into a case in which people overseas allegedly funded and planned a staged car crash to injure comedian Huang Yi-hao, indicting 5 people. 外交部 strongly condemned China’s transnational repression and urged democratic partners to jointly resist authoritarian violence and defend freedom and human rights. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497900Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:11:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA輝達 announced capacity expansion partnerships with 京元電, 矽品精密 and 艾克爾, including an $1.1 billion advance payment to 京元電 to support mass production at its new US plant in April 2027, and a plan with 矽品 to expand CPO optical engine capacity to 15 times current levels. It will also support 艾克爾 in increasing its interposer wafer capacity in South Korea by more than 300%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497901Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:11:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALai Wen-you, son of Hualien village chief Deng Wanhua, whose spouse is from China, took over the candidacy for Xuetian village chief. He was initially approved by 花蓮縣選委會, but 中央選舉委員會 revoked his eligibility on the grounds that he had not submitted proof of renunciation of his Chinese household registration. Lai questioned whether requiring proof of “a fact that objectively never existed in the first place” violated the principles of good faith and due process of law. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497902Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:06:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA聯合國世界氣象組織 warned that the current El Niño could reach record strength, with a peak expected at the end of 2026, bringing extreme weather and affecting the global economy and humanitarian conditions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497899Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:01:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA輝達 announced at the GTC conference the DSX POD modular AI factory reference design, centered on the Vera Rubin platform. 鴻海集團 and its subsidiary 鴻佰科技 are among the partners, with global deliveries expected to begin in early 2027. The modular solution will shorten deployment time from 6 months to as little as 14 days, and the company is working with Taiwanese manufacturers including 台達電, 技嘉, 和碩, 雲達科技 under 廣達集團, and 緯創. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497897Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:59:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin held the 31st regular meeting between the Chinese and Russian premiers in St. Petersburg, Russia. The two sides signed a joint communique, agreeing to advance cooperation in key areas including trade and investment, energy and resources, and aerospace, and affirming the work of various committees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497898Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:56:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese men’s doubles pair Wang Chi-lin and Chiu Hsiang-chieh defeated world No. 2 Indonesian pair Fajar and Fikri 26-24, 21-13 in the first round of the BWF Super 750 French Open, ending a slump of 4 straight first-round exits. Mixed doubles pair Liu Kuang-heng and Hsu Yin-hui also beat a Thai pair in straight games to advance to the second round. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497776Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:52:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korean authorities succeeded on their third attempt in guiding the viral shark known as “Little North Port” out of a narrow waterway where it was trapped at Busan North Port Waterfront Park. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497773Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:50:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADuring a visit to Madrid, Argentine President Javier Milei criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as a “dictator” and urged voters to oust the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (社會勞工黨) in the Nov. 29 general election. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497774Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:45:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA今彩539第115255期開獎，中獎號碼為04、18、28、15、08；3星彩中獎號碼556，4星彩中獎號碼4914。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497775Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:44:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe EU is considering investigating whether foreign forces including Russia and Iran are behind the French riots, while extremists in the UK are calling for protests to follow suit. Police said they would respond in accordance with the law and cautioned against oversimplifying the issue by blaming foreign forces. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497770Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:34:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中國海警局 spokesperson Jiang Lue said that, with China’s permission, the Philippines delivered supplies today to the vessel grounded at Second Thomas Shoal, adding that the operation would be monitored throughout. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497702Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:28:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Legislative Yuan’s Constitutional Amendment Committee held a public hearing to discuss the transfer of powers following the abolition of the Control Yuan. Scholars and former Control Yuan members offered views on the politicization of oversight, the allocation of legislative investigative powers and institutional design. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497703Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:26:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARussian President Vladimir Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, suggested meeting Donald Trump in China, and discussed restoring US-Russia economic cooperation and ending the war in Ukraine. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497625Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:18:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKim Yo Jong, a department director of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, and Defense Ministry adviser Pak Jong Chon inspected a fortification site along the southern border and announced that loudspeaker broadcasts toward South Korea would resume along the entire border before the end of October. The move was seen as a rejection of South Korea’s demand to halt the work and a sign of North Korea’s determination to proceed with fortification. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497624Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:13:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn employee at a Keelung ginger duck restaurant is suspected of secretly filming customers using the restroom, with about 20 women victimized. Prosecutors ordered the employee released on NT$50,000 bail. Victims accused the restaurant of showing no remorse, while the owner said the employee had been dismissed and blinds installed as a remedy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497618Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:10:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA颱風薔琵逼近宜蘭，蘇澳港1輛工程車疑遭大浪捲入海中，車內1名男子下落不明，消防局與海巡署持續搜救。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497619Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:04:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina’s robotics industry is seeing sharply contrasting fortunes. In the past 19 months, more than 20 companies have gone bankrupt or shut down, while financing in the first 8 months of this year reached RMB 124.51 billion and 50 companies lined up to go public. Commentators say technological and capital bubbles have been exposed, accelerating the clearing out of substandard projects. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497425Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:59:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA力積電第3季營收213億元，季增23%；預期第4季受惠邏輯代工漲價及3D AI代工恢復，營收將成長2位數。因無塵室空間不足，正於台、日、星等地研調新廠規劃，並與美光合作之DRAM製程預計2027年試產。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497426Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:58:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA澎湖地檢署偵辦冒領千萬元中獎發票案，再拘獲1名鮑姓男子，法院裁定新台幣10萬元交保；檢察官提出抗告。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497427Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:57:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Taiwan-Thai horror film showcase and industry exchange event was held in Bangkok. Film and television professionals from both sides hope the exchanges will encourage co-productions, remakes and cross-border distribution, expanding into international markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497304Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:53:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs local elections in Penghu heat up, the 澎湖地檢署 has received more than 70 reports of election interference involving 134 people and is actively investigating. It urged the public to report suspected offenses to help maintain clean elections. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497924Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網OpenAI and Google announced a partnership to make OpenAI's latest AI models available through Google Cloud in the coming weeks, expanding their reach in the enterprise market. The partnership brings the two AI rivals closer and underscores the role of major cloud providers as key sales channels for AI models. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497925Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:45:28 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網穩懋 (3105-TW) shares rebounded to NT$512 on foreign buying, with an investor conference scheduled for 10/23. The stock was sold by investment trusts, but prospects for new applications remain promising. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497926Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Japan's Ministry of Finance reported a trade deficit of 2.8184 trillion yen in the first half of fiscal 2026, up 98.8% year over year. The September deficit was 536.5 billion yen, up 93.2% year over year, marking 5 consecutive months in the red. Robust semiconductor exports failed to offset the impact of soaring energy imports. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497927Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:39:14 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網摩根資產管理 strategist Lin Ya-hui released the fourth-quarter outlook, expressing optimism about Taiwan and South Korea's semiconductor sectors benefiting from AI demand. She also noted that corporate reforms and a recovery in domestic demand in Japan are attracting investment, and forecast the yen at 155-160. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497928Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:38:35 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Better-than-expected earnings from SpaceX and 美超微 boosted buying in AI stocks, lifting major U.S. indexes at Wednesday's open. SpaceX revenue surged and 美超微 raised its revenue forecast, while Netflix fell on a weak outlook. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497929Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:24:40 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網摩根資產管理 analyzed 4 key factors driving U.S. Treasury yields higher and forecast that the Fed could raise rates once as soon as December. It said global financial markets are in a high-interest-rate transition period and advised investors to adopt a diversified asset allocation strategy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497930Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:22:28 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網三三企業交流會 Chairman Lin Po-feng called on the government at its October meeting to implement the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act and establish an AI safety framework that allows for testing, accountability and remediation. The group also invited former Google Taiwan chairman and managing director 簡立峰 to speak on new AI trends. He said traditional industries may take 10-20 years to feel the impact. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497931Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:20:55 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The 13th Taiwan-Vietnam Tourism Cooperation Conference was held in Chiayi, where both sides confirmed that two-way travel between January and September this year exceeded 1.13 million, surpassing the pre-pandemic record for the same period. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497932Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:20:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. Department of Energy announced it would lend 315,000 barrels of heating oil to curb surging fuel prices and ease the winter heating burden on households. The move targets diesel shortages caused by the war with Iran, with delivery to the U.S. Northeast expected by mid-November. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497933Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:13:49 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網輝達(NVIDIA)於21日發布DSX POD模組化AI工廠架構，整合Vera Rubin系統與基礎設施。鴻海、台達電等6家台廠入列，預計2027年初交付，將部署時間縮短至14天。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497934Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:06:24 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網亞昕科技, a subsidiary of 德微, plans to list on the emerging stock market on Oct. 23 at NT$120. Revenue in the first half rose nearly one-fifth year on year as it strengthened its presence in the automotive and Edge AI markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497777Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:50:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網E-commerce platform eBay announced it will cut about 9% of its workforce, or about 1,100 jobs, to simplify operations and focus resources on high-growth businesses. Despite a 40% gain in its share price this year, the company is continuing to streamline its organization and says its transformation strategy is working. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497778Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:40:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Yardeni Research said in a report that while an AI bubble has formed in U.S. stocks, with its conditions index at 83, it is unlikely to burst in the near term because trigger factors remain low, at 34, and credit is not excessively tight. Historically, stocks have generally performed well in similar situations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497779Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:32:17 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網E-paper maker 元太（8069-TW）announced a partnership with 日本富士軟片影像系統公司 to expand the market for large-format color e-paper signage in Japan, initially focusing on the railway industry. The 55-inch E Ink Marquee is expected to have samples available in December 2026 and enter mass production in March 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497780Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:20:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Estonian ride-hailing platform Bolt announced plans to launch a self-driving taxi pilot in Madrid in 2027, using 輝達 software and Lucid vehicles as it seeks to expand in Western Europe. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497781Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Ahead of the UK budget, the cost of hedging sterling against the euro hit a 5-month high, with implied volatility rising to 4.88%. Expectations of higher-than-anticipated government borrowing and a renewed rise in inflation have led markets to anticipate a possible first rate hike by the Bank of England. Schroders warned that fiscal stimulus could lead to a longer period of monetary tightening. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497305Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網貝萊德執行長Larry Fink在柏林全球對話活動上警告，AI需求激增若伴隨資料中心建設延遲，將導致算力成本飆升並引發通膨風險。他呼籲加速建設以確保供給充足，同時嚴厲批評美國財政赤字與殖利率上升的隱憂。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497306Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:57:39 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網半導體廠務工程商騏億鑫預計11月中上櫃，手握44-45億訂單見效至2030年，預估今明兩年營收分別成長7成及25-30%，展現強勁動能。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497307Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:50:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網輝達執行長黃仁勳赴歐洲推AI，宣布推出迷你資料中心DSX Pod及新安全機制，並與戴爾、西門子等企業深化合作。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497308Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:45:30 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Shoe manufacturer 志強-KY reported after-tax net profit of NT$681 million for the first 9 months of 2026, down 35.89% year over year. 鈺齊-KY posted cumulative profit of NT$494 million for the first 3 quarters, down 42.13% year over year. The industry continues to expand capacity in Indonesia and Vietnam to meet market demand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497309Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The spread between French and German 10-year government bonds widened to 159.4 basis points, a 15-year high, reflecting market concerns about France's fiscal position and political instability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497310Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:15:33 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網三三會理事長林伯豐於10月21日表示，受AI需求帶動，台灣出口創連35紅紀錄，景氣正面。但他同時警告傳統產業艱困，呼籲企業應融入全球供應鏈而非僅依賴美國，並支持重啟核電以確保能源穩定。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497311Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:13:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網At its earnings briefing, 力積電 forecast double-digit quarter-over-quarter revenue growth in the fourth quarter and announced plans to raise mature-node foundry prices by 10-20% next year. It is also launching a survey of overseas sites to address capacity bottlenecks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497312Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:11:41 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網力積電 (6770-TW) reported third-quarter results, with after-tax net profit of NT$6.5 billion, up 98% quarter over quarter, and gross margin of 47.55%, a 17-quarter high. Higher capacity utilization and average selling prices significantly improved earnings and returned the company to profitability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497313https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497313Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:10:47 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Taiwan dollar opened lower against the US dollar in Taipei's foreign exchange market on the 21st, then rose to close at NT$32.488, gaining 1.29 jiao and ending a four-session losing streak. Strength in US technology stocks after earnings reports and in semiconductor shares encouraged foreign investors to switch from selling to buying, lifting both stocks and the currency. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497984Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:50:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and proposed a trilateral meeting between Russia, the United States and China to discuss ending the war in Ukraine and restoring economic cooperation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497985Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:33:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang announced the launch of the 'Keelung Youth 3+1' program on the 21st, bringing together four major fields, including music and performance, to nurture young talent. The inaugural 'Keelung’s Voice' program is underway, aiming to help young people stay in Keelung to pursue their dreams and connect with resources across Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497986Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:32:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台股大盤出現594點的大幅反彈，市場焦點轉向技術面的關鍵支撐位。分析師明確指出4萬8000點是重要的防守陣地，同時深入剖析近期外資大量賣出手股背後的真實原因與市場邏輯。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497987Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:20:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒TPOC台灣議題研究中心 released an AI simulation report on the 2026 Taoyuan mayoral race, showing Chang San-cheng with 46.8% support, ahead of Huang Shih-chieh’s 34.3% by 12.5 percentage points. The study found that Huang faces a name-recognition gap, particularly among undecided voters, where the proportion who did not know the candidates was higher. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497988Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒South Korea is expected to welcome more than 22 million tourists in 2026, but travel complaints hit a record 2,057 cases. Taxi rip-offs, restaurant overcharging and discrimination against foreigners are serious problems, reflecting how service quality and infrastructure are struggling to cope with the surge in visitors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497989https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497989Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:06:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Foreign media reports say that despite U.S. export controls, China’s three major tech giants, 字節跳動, 阿里巴巴 and 騰訊, have ordered more than 3 million RTX PRO 5500 chips from 輝達, worth over $35 billion in total. 輝達 acknowledged that it may be unable to fulfill the entire order because production capacity is being prioritized for the next-generation Rubin platform. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497990Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:03:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Fair Trade Commission rejected Grab’s bid to acquire foodpanda’s Taiwan operations, citing concerns that Grab’s equity ties with Uber Eats would weaken competition. This marks the second failed attempt to sell foodpanda, and Grab said it was disappointed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497991Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:01:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497837Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:52:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Comedian Huang Yi-hao was injured in a hit-and-run allegedly commissioned by China in retaliation for his satire of Xi Jinping, and prosecutors indicted 5 people. The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the act of transnational repression, stressing that democratic Taiwan will not tolerate foreign forces using violence and intimidation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497838Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:43:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A man in Chiayi is suspected of grabbing an 11-year-old girl by the neck and trying to drag her into an alley, then defending himself by saying he was joking. Police reiterated that violence and stalking are illegal, and urged the public to report incidents and preserve evidence. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497839Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:20:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on October 9, 2026, that SpaceX and Musk decide whether Ukraine can use the Starlink system, and the White House has no authority to intervene. The move has raised concerns about private companies’ influence on foreign policy and contradicts an earlier Reuters report about the White House’s role in the decision. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497840https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497840Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:15:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a trilateral meeting of the Chinese, U.S. and Russian leaders during the APEC summit in Shenzhen, aiming to divide spheres of influence. Trump agreed to attend but is focused on denuclearization, Beijing has remained silent, and Ukraine has strongly objected, underscoring continued geopolitical tensions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497365Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:55:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒保時捷推出純電休旅Cayenne Electric，試駕展現其兼顧家庭出行與極致操控的特性。該車型具備442匹馬力、4.8秒破百性能，以及642公里WLTP續航力，旨在電動化轉型中維持品牌豪華價值。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497366Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:49:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The race for Taipei mayor is heating up ahead of the 2026 nine-in-one elections, with the latest poll showing Puma Shen leading Chiang Wan-an by 17 percentage points. Scholar Niu Ze-xun advised Chiang to seize 3 opportunities to turn the race around: his handling of typhoons, the scale of his campaign headquarters’ rally, and his arguments in televised debates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497367Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒洛克希德馬丁 is planning to build a Ukraine-specific F-16 equipped with AESA radar to strengthen counter-drone capabilities. President Volodymyr Zelensky met with a 洛克希德馬丁 delegation and expressed a strong desire for cooperation; the two sides discussed domestic maintenance and the procurement of Patriot missiles. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497368Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Pollster Tai Li-an analyzed Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s electoral prospects, saying his deep-blue base is stable but support among centrist and light-blue voters is slipping, while public ratings of his suitability as mayor have fallen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497369Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After 信民協會 released polls on the Taipei and New Taipei races, it faced accusations of leaning green. Chair Huang Qing-long and pollster Tai Li-an clarified the matter on a program, denying any connection between the association and the Democratic Progressive Party or Cao Hsing-cheng. They stressed that clients did not pressure the polling process and that interviewers did not identify the client in phone surveys, in order to maintain neutrality. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497370Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Pollster Tai Li-an drew a line on collaboration during a program, stressing that while he respects a client’s decision not to publish a poll, he will not accept “shelving” the results and then distorting the facts. He also refuses to brief candidates. He said accepting a media commission does not mean taking part in campaign PR, and questioned the propriety of some camps criticizing published polls while keeping their internal surveys under wraps. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497391Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:39:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen led a delegation on a 28-hour visit to Okinawa, where she officiated at an airborne wedding ceremony for 66 couples and met with the Okinawa Prefectural Government. The trip aimed to establish channels of communication with Okinawa’s new administration, which took office in September this year, and lay the groundwork for future exchanges and cooperation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497392Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:37:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsinchu's Guanpu No. 8 Pedestrian Bridge opened on the 21st, connecting 好市多 and 迪卡儂 and making it more convenient to get around on foot. 富宇建設 donated the bridge and assisted with construction. The city government will continue to complete the elevated pedestrian network, and the Ci-yun pedestrian bridge is expected to be finished in November. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497393Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:33:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Hsinchu City Government announced that the 2026 Hsinchu Military Dependents' Village Culture Festival will be held at Jiangjun Village on November 7, under the theme “Light in the Village, Warmth in the Neighborhood.” The event will feature musical performances, a specialty market and displays of defense equipment, aiming to promote the cultural assets and historical memories of military dependents' villages. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497874Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:16:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau announced that the 2026 Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival will open on October 31. It is also coordinating with nearby mountain-town B&Bs, the hot spring season and a domestic travel subsidy raffle to promote in-depth travel in autumn. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497875Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen is advancing digital transformation. Transportation Bureau Director Yeh Chao-fu shared Taichung's experience using AI for smart management at its transfer center at the ITS World Congress in South Korea, showcasing an international outlook. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497400Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has proposed a vision for relocating Songshan Airport and developing an AI park, but councilor Chen Yu-cheng questioned the lack of coordination with the central government and supporting measures. Chen urged the city government to form an interagency task force and set out a concrete timeline to prevent the policy from remaining empty talk. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3497401Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:06:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Nantou County Government has completed reconstruction of Lifa No. 1 Bridge on County Road 89, resolving the road closure caused by Typhoon Khanun and improving the safety of the road connecting Ren'ai Township to other areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498124Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:27:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングスが、2026年9月の選定5地区におけるアパート価格指数を調査。直近1か月は全地区で低下したが、Business BayとDubai Marinaには過去12か月の年間上昇が残っている。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498125Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:15:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES6人組アイドルグループ・ドラマチックレコードが、台北やソウルを含む10都市を巡った初の海外ツアー『ドマレコ全国&アジアツアー2026 晴天快晴』を完走し、新曲初披露や来年5月のEX THEATER ROPPONGIでのワンマンライブ開催を発表した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498047Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ミスミグループ本社 established the MISUMI Imprint Foundation to support engineering education and industry-academia collaboration in the United States, with a $2 million seed investment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-21/index-en.html#n3498044Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:57:19 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo-based IT company 株式会社ファーストイノベーション has launched the official website for FI WEB, a specialized web production service that incorporates SEO and AIO from the design stage. The service covers 7 areas, with basic AIO support offered free of charge.