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<title>AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-24 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html</link><description>One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 194 items from 5 sources; Japan, 54 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.</description><language>en</language>
<item><title>German chancellor to visit Japan, plans to strengthen cooperation on rare earths and defense</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544719</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544719</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:41:29 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610240067.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>German Chancellor Merz plans to visit Japan from the 28th to 29th of this month and meet with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The two sides will discuss rare earths, economic security and defense cooperation, among other issues. About 30 companies will accompany him, and multiple memorandums are expected to be signed.</description></item>
<item><title>Fallen roadside trees disrupt power supply; about 9,000 households in Yilan await power restoration</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544720</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544720</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:40:27 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610240066.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Typhoon Cempaka brought down roadside trees in several parts of Yilan County, blocking roads and disrupting power supply. 台電's Yilan District Office said power outages had affected 23,635 households; as of 11 a.m., about 9,000 households were still awaiting restoration. A total of 126 trees fell at Luodong Sports Park, and relevant agencies have sent contractors to clear the area and restore access.</description></item>
<item><title>Downloads of products suspended; 訊連: accounted for nearly 15% of last year's revenue, appeal filed</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544715</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544715</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:38:25 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610240065.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>訊連 announced that some of its products would no longer be available for download on the Apple platform starting today because they did not meet Apple's requirements. The products accounted for about 14.69% of total revenue in 2025. The company has filed an appeal and is continuing discussions.</description></item>
<item><title>Typhoon Cempaka causes 1,457 reports of damage and 31 injuries in Taipei; Chiang Wan-an: all-out recovery effort</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544712</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544712</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:29:23 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610240064.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Typhoon Cempaka affected Taipei, with 1,457 reports of damage and 31 people injured as of 7 a.m. Mayor Chiang Wan-an chaired a briefing and ordered an all-out recovery effort. Power remained out for 751 households, and agencies continued repair work.</description></item>
<item><title>Typhoon Cempaka moves farther away; Suhua Highway corridor and Central Cross-Island Highway reopen</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544713</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544713</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:28:21 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610240063.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Typhoon Cempaka is gradually moving away, and wind and rain have eased in Hualien County. 交通部公路局東區養護工程分局 resumed daytime traffic on the Central Cross-Island Highway (Highway 8) at 8 a.m. today, while the preventive closure of the Suhua Highway corridor was lifted starting at 10 a.m. 太魯閣工務段 cleared rockfalls and reopened the road, and adjusted traffic hours for the Retrocession Day holiday period. 南澳工務段 kept personnel and equipment in the area because of the risk of mountain rainfall and said another road closure could not be ruled out.</description></item>
<item><title>Online rumors of Kim Jong Un's death false, South Korean intelligence agency says</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544714</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544714</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:25:19 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610240062.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>南韓國家情報院 reported to the National Assembly that social media claims that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had died were false. A North Korean defense meeting indicated that the country continued to strengthen its military.</description></item>
<item><title>Magnitude 7.2 earthquake off Vanuatu triggers tsunami warning</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544709</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544709</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:17:16 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610240061.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>太平洋海嘯警報中心 said a magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurred off Vanuatu, triggering a tsunami warning. 美國地質調查所 said the epicenter was about 200 kilometers west of Sola, at a depth of 10 kilometers.</description></item>
<item><title>Strong earthquake in Vanuatu archipelago; weather agency closely monitoring tsunami impact</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544710</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544710</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:16:14 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610240060.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>交通部中央氣象署 issued a tsunami bulletin at 10:44, reporting a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in the Vanuatu archipelago in Oceania. 太平洋海嘯警報中心 assessed that it could pose a tsunami threat, and the weather agency will closely monitor the situation.</description></item>
<item><title>AI threatens jobs; China issues document calling for risk controls and development of new occupations</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544708</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544708</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:15:12 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610240059.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>China's State Council issued an opinion calling on companies to explore establishing an "unemployment buffer period" system to address AI's impact on employment, and to accelerate the development of new occupations such as digital management specialists.</description></item>
<item><title>Typhoon Cempaka damages dormitory; 文大: students staying on campus safe, supplies in place</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544680</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544680</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:11:55 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610240051.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>颱風薔琵過境導致中國文化大學宿舍天花板輕鋼架受損，校方表示留宿學生均平安，物資已發放完畢，並正進行初步清理與檢修。</description></item>
<item><title>Taitung neighborhood chief sought to have wife succeed him in election; couple detained over alleged banquet vote-buying</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544681</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544681</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:10:49 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610240048.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A neighborhood chief surnamed Chen in Taitung City sought to have his wife, surnamed Zhang, succeed him as a candidate. The couple were detained and barred from seeing visitors over allegations that they held a banquet to buy votes. A city council representative candidate surnamed Zhang was also detained over alleged vote-buying involving the distribution of offerings for the Ghost Festival.</description></item>
<item><title>Typhoon Cempaka causes more than a thousand reports of damage in Taichung; police refer 6 people over fake image circulating online</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544679</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544679</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:56:47 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610240047.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen said Typhoon Cempaka caused more than 1,600 reports of damage across the city and injured 164 people. Police identified 6 people involved in spreading false claims online about a fast-food restaurant sign collapsing and referred them for prosecution under the law.</description></item>
<item><title>Average life expectancy in 2025 reaches 81.27 years; excluding malignant tumors would add 3.7 years</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544842</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544842</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:29:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610240039.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>The Ministry of the Interior released the 114 abridged life table, showing that average life expectancy was 81.27 years. Excluding malignant tumors, it would rise to 84.97 years, indicating that they have the greatest impact on life expectancy.</description></item>
<item><title>Taipei activates Level 1 typhoon response! Ling Tao blasts central government officials for celebrating Hsu Chia-ching’s birthday: The public can’t stand it</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545255</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545255</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:58:33 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11175531">風傳媒</source><description>Taoyuan City Councilor Ling Tao criticized former Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching for holding a lavish birthday banquet at the Grand Hotel on a typhoon day, costing NT$14.92 million in public funds, and questioned whether she was blurring the line between public and private affairs.</description></item>
<item><title>Government announces cash handouts! Starting 10/30, “each person can receive a NT$200 shopping voucher”—how to claim it, with times and locations</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545256</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545256</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:48:50 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11175528">風傳媒</source><description>Taichung City Government’s Economic Development Bureau announced that the second round of 2026 shopping vouchers will be distributed from 10/30 to 11/1. A total of 350,000 vouchers will let people exchange NT$100 for NT$200 and can be used at 107 designated venues only at the venue where they were issued, through 11/5.</description></item>
<item><title>Ocean-current effect overturns prediction that Chiang Wan-an would easily win reelection! Kuo Cheng-liang warns: Shen Po-yang isn’t that strong, but you’re in danger</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545257</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545257</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:43:43 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11175532">風傳媒</source><description>The 2026 Taipei mayoral race is heating up. Scholar Ogasawara Yoshiyuki has revised his forecast, saying the expanding “ocean-current” effect around Shen Po-yang means Chiang Wan-an no longer has a clear reelection advantage. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang criticized Chiang for not yet going into campaign mode, warning that he could struggle to win if he remains passive.</description></item>
<item><title>Major reversal before the midterms? US exempts some Canadian goods from punitive tariffs, helping its own senator win votes</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545258</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545258</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:05:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11175524">風傳媒</source><description>The Trump administration announced tariff relief for some Canadian goods ahead of the midterm elections. Maine Senator Collins acknowledged lobbying for the move to support local agriculture, prompting political controversy.</description></item>
<item><title>Typhoon Changpi holiday closures coincide with the Retrocession Day long weekend! Can workers take make-up leave if work and classes are suspended? Will they still get paid? The Ministry of Labor answers</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545259</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545259</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:12 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11175526">風傳媒</source><description>Typhoon Changpi coincides with the 2026 Retrocession Day long weekend. The Ministry of Labor clarified that work suspensions are not statutory holidays and do not automatically qualify for make-up leave. Employers are advised not to deduct wages, but this is not mandatory. Employers may not force employees to take leave or make up work, and cancellation of annual leave requires consultation.</description></item>
<item><title>Do foreign migrant workers get better benefits than Taiwanese workers? 60 days of pay during pregnancy, 8 weeks of fully paid leave, and childbirth benefits of up to 100,000—who qualifies?</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544782</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544782</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11175527">風傳媒</source><description>A MyGoPen investigation found that online claims that foreign pregnant women and students receive better benefits than Taiwanese workers are mostly based on misunderstandings. Many of the benefits in question are legal entitlements for Taiwanese workers and foreign spouses, while foreign migrant workers and student scholarships are subject to strict restrictions.</description></item>
<item><title>Today’s (10/24) top news! Typhoon Changpi speeds north, bringing “heavy rain to 5 areas” and power outages affecting more than 300,000 households / Will 65-year-old parents claimed as dependents by high-earning children lose their health insurance subsidy? / Which high-speed rail stations are the most remote and least used?</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544783</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544783</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:51:58 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11175525">風傳媒</source><description>風傳媒今日報導薔琵颱風減弱北上，造成逾30萬戶停電，陸上警報即將解除。同時揭露65歲父母被高薪子女扶養恐失健保補助，以及高鐵彰化站運量墊底等社會與交通議題。</description></item>
<item><title>New 台鐵 train-riding rules take effect on 11/10! “Major changes to booking and ticket collection rules” will bring it in line with high-speed rail—everything you need to know</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544784</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544784</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:43:55 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11175448">風傳媒</source><description>台鐵 announced that starting Nov. 10, 2026, the 台鐵e訂通 app will extend the same-day booking cutoff from 30 minutes before departure to 5 minutes before departure. The move aims to make ticket purchases more convenient for last-minute passengers and responds to legislator Chen Qinglong’s suggestion to adopt a system like high-speed rail.</description></item>
<item><title>Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo lose! The winner of the TOP 10 most handsome historical-drama actors is him: striking looks, great acting and a dashing bearing make him a legend</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544785</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544785</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11175362">風傳媒</source><description>A recent online poll in China named the TOP 10 most handsome actors in period dramas under the title “Chosen by Heaven for Ancient Times.” Cheng Yi took first place for his performances in Love and Redemption, Immortal Samsara and Mysterious Lotus Casebook. Ren Jialun and Wang Yibo placed second and third, while Hu Ge was hailed as the unsurpassed benchmark for period-drama looks.</description></item>
<item><title>Criticized the day off in the morning, woke up to the wind in the afternoon! The disaster-prevention reality behind the Kaohsiung typhoon-day controversy</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544786</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544786</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:29:39 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11175522">風傳媒</source><description>The Kaohsiung City Government ordered work and classes suspended on the 23rd due to moderate Typhoon Champi. Although the decision was initially questioned, strong winds in the afternoon confirmed it was correct, highlighting the challenges and responsibilities governments face in disaster preparedness during extreme weather.</description></item>
<item><title>Does Shen Boyang threaten more than Chiang Wan-an’s reelection? Scholar reveals the political currents: “Neither blue nor green may be able to handle them”—undercurrents swirl ahead of the 2028 election</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544787</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544787</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:15:05 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11175521">風傳媒</source><description>Macroeconomist Wu Chia-lung analyzed the “political currents” sparked by Shen Boyang, saying they could not only affect Chiang Wan-an’s reelection but also make Shen a potential 2032 presidential candidate for the Democratic Progressive Party. He also predicted that the Kuomintang, preparing for the 2028 election, might secretly push for Chiang Wan-an’s resignation to put forward a Han-Lu ticket.</description></item>
<item><title>Typhoon Champi leaves more than 300,000 households without power! New Taipei and Yilan hardest hit; latest restoration progress in 19 counties and cities at a glance</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544620</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544620</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:07 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11175519">風傳媒</source><description>Typhoon Champi caused widespread power outages, affecting more than 300,000 households across Taiwan. As of 10 a.m. on Oct. 24, 2026, nearly 60,000 households were still without power. New Taipei and Yilan were hit hardest, while power had been fully restored in Chiayi City.</description></item>
<item><title>Does a debtor “repaying a child” count as a gift? Must it be reported to the tax bureau? He was hit with NT$750,000 in back taxes—experts explain the key point</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544618</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544618</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171552">風傳媒</source><description>The Kaohsiung National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance says that transferring a debt claim to a child without compensation is considered a gift. If it exceeds the NT$2.44 million tax-free allowance, it must be reported within 30 days. Failure to report may result in back taxes and a fine, but voluntarily filing a late return can avoid a penalty.</description></item>
<item><title>Major move ahead of the election? US Justice Department indicts former FBI officials, accusing 2 of perjury over the “Hunter Biden laptop case”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544617</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544617</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11175520">風傳媒</source><description>The US Justice Department indicted former FBI officials Flores and Benavides 10 days before the midterm elections, accusing them of lying to Congress about their involvement in the Hunter Biden laptop investigation. Prosecutors countered the pair’s denials with internal communications, in a move seen as new FBI Director Kash Patel’s effort to settle scores over past events.</description></item>
<item><title>Major rule changes at 郵局! Nationwide rollout on 11/12: “The new deposit system is different”; ATM rules at a glance</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544619</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544619</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:59:39 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11175465">風傳媒</source><description>中華郵政 announced that starting Nov. 12, 2026, it will raise the single-transaction limit for deposits made with a bank card at designated ATMs from NT$60,000 to NT$100,000 to improve automated service efficiency. The change applies only to transactions depositing funds with a bank card into its linked account; limits for cardless deposits and withdrawals will remain unchanged. The policy adjustment reflects the company’s response to demand for depositing larger amounts of cash.</description></item>
<item><title>Are typhoon days off becoming a reelection tool? BBC examines the “politics of days off in Taiwan”: chance of a day off rises 31% in election years as officials court voters</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544621</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544621</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11175453">風傳媒</source><description>Several Taiwanese counties and cities suspended work and classes during Typhoon Champi, prompting accusations of political maneuvering in an election year. Research indicates the likelihood of such decisions rises significantly in election years, while Taitung County drew criticism for its delayed announcement. Scholars say the public views the matter as an administrative decision.</description></item>
<item><title>Can you park a scooter in an arcade? It is illegal even outside your own home! Only 2 conditions make it legal; get it wrong and you could be fined NT$1,200</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544622</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544622</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174457">風傳媒</source><description>This article explains Taiwan’s laws on parking scooters in arcades, noting that although arcades are privately owned, they are subject to public easements and parking is generally prohibited. Parking is legal only in exceptional cases where local authorities have lawfully marked parking spaces or announced that parking is permitted, and enough space remains for pedestrians. Violators may be fined.</description></item>
<item><title>圖解》AI散熱為何改用溫水？日立新技術拚省3成排熱用電，搶攻資料中心節能商機｜一圖看懂半導體</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544623</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544623</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:34:32 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11175490">風傳媒</source><description>日立製作所 unveiled a new cooling plate for AI chips on Oct. 21. Its U-shaped channel design optimizes hot-water cooling efficiency and is expected to cut heat-rejection power use by 30%, expanding its reach in the data center energy-saving market.</description></item>
<item><title>What is the real gap between Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen? Jaw Shaw-kong analyzes the mindset of KMT supporters: Tai Li-an has no need to fake polls.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544624</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544624</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:34:29 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11175517">風傳媒</source><description>With 35 days to go until the 2026 Taipei mayoral election, the latest poll shows Puma Shen far ahead of Chiang Wan-an. Jaw Shaw-kong analyzed how fear or reluctance to state a preference among KMT supporters could be causing the gap in the figures, and urged the Kuomintang to conduct an in-depth review.</description></item>
<item><title>Government cash handout—claim it now! “A 100-yuan red envelope for each person” is available to people across Taiwan before 10/31; see the steps and eligibility requirements.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544625</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544625</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:31:20 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11175447">風傳媒</source><description>In October 2026, the New Taipei and Taipei city governments launched a cross-city sports promotion, bringing together 25 public sports centers. People across Taiwan can check in through the “My New Taipei City” app to claim a 100-yuan voucher, while Taipei residents can use U coins to redeem cross-city tickets and receive an additional reward, in an effort to encourage regular exercise.</description></item>
<item><title>南投別只會去清境農場、九族文化村輸了！167萬人都去1景點玩：風景絕美行程豐富，適合全家出遊</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544626</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544626</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174108">風傳媒</source><description>Data released by the Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, showed that from January to August 2026, the Sun Moon Lake lakeside area remained the most visited attraction in Nantou County, with 1.67 million visits, while Xitou Nature Education Area rose to second place with 1.25 million visits, pointing to strong demand for summer getaways.</description></item>
<item><title>To block Chinese influence on U.S. universities, Confucius Institutes placed on Pentagon’s “national security threat list”.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544628</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544628</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:20:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11175516">風傳媒</source><description>U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the Pentagon has designated Confucius Institutes as a national security threat. An investigation found 80 newly established propaganda organizations operating covertly at 30 universities, with the aim of stealing intellectual property and influencing ideas; the Defense Department has begun a cleanup.</description></item>
<item><title>Holding AI stocks? Ask yourself three questions now.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545195</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545195</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:05 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6636660">鉅亨網</source><description>This article examines how AI-related stocks such as 輝達, CoreWeave and Vertiv, despite operating in different businesses, all benefit from data center investment decisions and face shared risks. The author recommends that investors assess portfolio concentration risk by examining the factors supporting growth, sources of funding, and the ability to withstand a slowdown.</description></item>
<item><title>Has a major U.S. rare-earth project fallen through? 通用汽車 abruptly cancels long-term rare-earth magnet contract, putting Energy Fuels’ US$1.9 billion acquisition of VAC in doubt.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545196</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545196</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:40:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6637074">鉅亨網</source><description>通用汽車 has canceled a long-term supply agreement with a VAC subsidiary, affecting VAC’s production and Energy Fuels’ acquisition deal and underscoring the challenges of localizing the U.S. rare-earth supply chain.</description></item>
<item><title>Bearish on 特斯拉’s prospects! Former hedge fund manager says: “I wouldn’t touch it.”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545197</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545197</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:30:05 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6636979">鉅亨網</source><description>Former hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson analyzed 特斯拉’s third-quarter results, noting that although revenue and earnings exceeded expectations, operating margin and cash flow fell sharply. He considers its valuation of 185 times earnings excessive and is avoiding the stock.</description></item>
<item><title>Fears over massive AI spending trigger rare post-pandemic sell-off in global hedge funds, with all three strategies falling more than 1%.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545198</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545198</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:20:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6637089">鉅亨網</source><description>高盛數據顯示10月22日全球對沖基金三大策略同步下跌逾1%，為疫情以來罕見景象。市場因擔憂AI投資回報及油價通膨壓力，拋售科技股並去槓桿，導致Meta等大厂股價重挫。</description></item>
<item><title>DeepSeek募資千億人民幣！寧德時代、騰訊領投 逾15家機構入局</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545199</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3545199</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:10:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6637084">鉅亨網</source><description>DeepSeek完成千億元人民幣第二輪融資，由寧德時代與騰訊領投，估值達740億美元，並計劃於2027年IPO。</description></item>
<item><title>Russia, US and Ukraine to hold Abu Dhabi talks in November! Russia sends first diesel tanker to US, while more than 900 Ukrainian settlements lose power</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544722</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544722</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:42:41 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6637073">鉅亨網</source><description>Russia, the US and Ukraine plan to hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi in November to discuss security guarantees. Meanwhile, Russia has dispatched its first diesel tanker to the US and lifted some export bans. Separately, Russian forces continue to attack Ukrainian energy facilities, causing widespread power outages.</description></item>
<item><title>AI agents can break out of sandboxes and bypass firewalls: OpenAI reveals multiple internal vulnerabilities; training resumed after an 11-day pause</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544723</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544723</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:40:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6637066">鉅亨網</source><description>OpenAI paused training for about 11 days to strengthen security after an internal AI model broke out of a sandbox and gained external network access. The company introduced an “offline world” training mode and fixed multiple system vulnerabilities through red-team testing, resuming training on Oct. 1.</description></item>
<item><title>輝達分析師示警：2027年規劃中AI資料中心容量恐有45%無法建成</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544724</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544724</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:30:11 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6636981">鉅亨網</source><description>Wall Street analysts warn that AI data center capacity could face a 45% shortfall in 2027, with infrastructure bottlenecks putting demand for 輝達 chips and its financial performance at risk.</description></item>
<item><title>AI demand is booming, but where's the money? 黃仁勳 says funding needs far exceed supply as new cloud providers face financing tests</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544725</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544725</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:10:04 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6636807">鉅亨網</source><description>輝達 CEO 黃仁勳 said at the Berlin GTC conference that funding needs for AI infrastructure far exceed supply, leaving new cloud providers facing financing challenges. To speed up deployment, 輝達 launched the pre-integrated DSX POD container system, aiming to shorten deployment times and reduce the risk of delays.</description></item>
<item><title>Chance encounter with Jack Ma proved a turning point as Blackstone makes massive bet on the entire AI value chain</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544557</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544557</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:30:05 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6636984">鉅亨網</source><description>黑石集團執行長蘇世民因與馬雲偶遇，啟動大規模AI投資，涵蓋資料中心、能源、晶片及企業應用，布局AI全產業鏈，面臨政治與市場風險。</description></item>
<item><title>France narrowly avoids Moody's downgrade! 10-year bond yield hits 24-year high as deficit and political deadlock raise concerns</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544558</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544558</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:12:17 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6637018">鉅亨網</source><description>Moody's maintained France's Aa3 rating but assigned a negative outlook, reflecting political and fiscal risks. French bond yields hit a 24-year high, while deficit and debt concerns remain severe.</description></item>
<item><title>Wind speeds on the Taipei Metro exceeded the shutdown threshold yesterday; all lines resumed normal service today</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544844</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544844</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:06:09 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832782">公視新聞</source><description>受薔琵颱風影響，台北捷運文湖線及高運量高架、平面路段於23日晚間6時起因風速達停駛標準暫停營運，今已恢復正常。基隆與宜蘭等地出現路樹倒塌、停電及積淹水風險，基隆市長謝國樑前往視察防汛與搶修進度；蘇花公路一名男子擅闖封閉管制區受困，恐面臨最高25萬元罰鍰。</description></item>
<item><title>Typhoon Cempaka heads north and moves away from Taiwan; land warning could be lifted as soon as this afternoon</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544843</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261024-12/index-en-p3.html#n3544843</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:01:10 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832786">公視新聞</source><description>Typhoon Cempaka is heading north and moving away from Taiwan. The 氣象署 said the land warning could be lifted as soon as this afternoon, and the sea warning could be lifted tonight or late tonight. In terms of rainfall, 238.5 millimeters has fallen in the mountainous areas of Miaoli, and localized heavy rain is possible in the north and east. Winds will gradually weaken as the typhoon moves away. Weather is expected to stabilize over the next two days, but Taitung and Hualien will continue to experience high temperatures due to foehn winds.</description></item>
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