https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 23 items from 4 sources; Japan, 14 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559666Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Retired Yang Ming Chiao Tung University professor Lin Chih-chung compares the success models of 台積電 and Japanese Nobel laureate Masatoshi Koshiba, emphasizing the importance of passing knowledge from generation to generation and of social support. He also criticizes Taiwan’s current policy of rushing to establish science high schools, saying it lacks careful consideration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559667Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Writer An Hai-cheng (Hazem) published the essay “My Mother’s Land, My Mother’s Home,” recounting a trip to Egypt to visit family members displaced from Gaza. Through his mother’s absence after she was killed in a bombing and his family’s weary life, the essay vividly depicts the destruction war wreaks on family structures and mental health. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559668Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Wang Chih-hsiung, a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, writes that protests in the streets of France and Taiwan’s “three-no generation” point to a shared crisis: government policies have failed to give young people hope for their lives. The article sharply criticizes lax fiscal discipline and mounting debt under the Democratic Progressive Party government, which have led to soaring housing prices, stagnant wages and heavy childcare costs, forcing young people to “lie flat.” The author says political polarization has eroded social trust and that the government should reflect on its contradictory policies rather than simply blame young people. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559669Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Professor Chang Jui-hsiung says political appointments must balance loyalty with professional qualifications. He criticizes Taiwan’s current culture of patronage and urges the Lai Ching-te government to establish clear accountability mechanisms and put the merit principle into practice. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559670Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The opposition proposed a special bill to distribute 2萬元 to everyone. The Legislative Yuan’s decision to send it directly to a second reading sparked constitutional and fiscal legal disputes. The Executive Yuan and legal experts questioned its constitutionality and the lack of a clear funding source, while supporters cited legislative authority and the legitimacy of returning tax revenue. The Executive Yuan stressed the need for lawful procedures and fiscal discipline. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559671Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒許詠翔專欄探討華為尊界V800煞車踏板踩斷事件，論述其背後反映中國社會因否定物理定律等更高次元力量而失去良知與底線，並對比NBA薪資上限制度強調懲罰機制的重要性。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559401Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒By comparing the Anthropic team’s cautious approach to AI consciousness with Academia Sinica Academician Lin Ben-jian’s moral accusation against Tsinghua president Wei-yuan Kao, this article explores whether conscience should be institutionalized. It questions whether academic authority is equivalent to moral judgment and argues for replacing personal moral pronouncements with charter-based procedures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559402Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article comments on violence sparked by the recent escalation of protests in France, saying the burning of city halls and looting of businesses have turned the streets into a site of violent punishment. The author condemns these acts as a degradation of humanity and a betrayal of the social contract, and urges society to reject the justification of violence in order to restore the rule of law and justice. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559403Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Author Chang Qingrui applies the principle of virtual work in physics and the concept of sandbox testing to criticize former Nike CEO John Donahoe’s management failures. Donahoe pushed ahead with a D2C direct-sales and virtual-assets strategy without conducting localized tests, causing Nike’s market value to evaporate by 80% and stalling research and development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559404Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This opinion piece was written by an employee of 漢翔航空 and uses a fable about fish and the sea to draw a comparison with the current state of elections in Taiwan. The author says opinion polls are only surface ripples, while the real threats facing Taiwan are structural currents such as an aging population, a declining birthrate and young people’s economic difficulties. The author urges voters not to be misled by ideology and to confront substantive challenges through voting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559405Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A financial industry writer criticized the pan-Green camp for using outdated anti-Communist slogans for political ends, noting that companies such as 聯發科 and 鴻海 still rely on the mainland market and manufacturing capabilities, and stressing the reality of mutual economic and trade needs across the Strait. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559407Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A young writer who has long supported Shen Po-yang says the controversy over his father’s alleged “red money” dealings has shaken supporters. The author criticizes official clarifications for skirting the key issues and urges Shen to publicly distance himself from his father to restore confidence among his core supporters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559406Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The article discusses how the time-consuming, low-paid work of conducting psychological assessments prevents special education teachers from focusing on student support. The author suggests that if part of the assessment work were handled by the medical system, the funding difference would be small, while special education staff could return to teaching and cooperation across systems could be promoted. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559277https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559277Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article examines how the Kuomintang government in the 1970s used Taiwanese-language serial dramas such as The Qianlong Emperor and Wang De-lu to instill a greater-China ideology and reinforce opposition to Taiwan independence. Despite their clear political intent, the dramas focused on the everyday lives of ordinary people in Taiwan, unexpectedly fostering local culture and a sense of identity rooted in Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559732Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ディスカヴァー・トゥエンティワン published Yoichi Ito’s latest work, 『君は、君だけの人生を歩め』, on October 23, 2026. Ito, whose books have sold a total of more than 1 million copies, presents in this book—an Audible Original re-edited and published in print—ways of thinking and guidelines for action to transform yourself after a setback. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559730Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO法人光探索協会 is seeking equipment partners and insurance companies to help popularize a search system using green lasers and retroreflective variable QR codes. The system can search underwater to a depth of 10 m in disaster scenarios such as a Nankai Trough earthquake, and crowdfunding is underway on Makuake. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559729Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人夢洲新産業・都市創造機構 will hold the 4th Japan International Arts Festival Summit at Daitokuji Temple in Kyoto on November 5, 2026. Government officials and corporate leaders will take the stage to discuss topics including carrying on the legacy of the World Expo and sharing Japanese culture internationally. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559728Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESドリームフーズ株式会社 will hold an Anniversary Festival on October 25, 2026, to mark the 11th anniversary of 近江ちゃんぽん亭ららぽーと磐田店 and the 1st anniversary of ピエリ守山店. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559727Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ディスカヴァー・トゥエンティワン published 『17万人の分析データから導き出したトップ５％社員の感情に振り回されない習慣』 by Shinji Koshikawa on October 23, 2026. Based on data from 170,000 people at 815 companies, the book explains emotional management techniques practiced by the top 5% of employees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559726Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES野口観光マネジメント株式会社が運営する函館湯の川温泉「湯元啄木亭」は、B.LEAGUE所属プロバスケットボールチーム「レバンガ北海道」を応援する宿泊プランを販売開始。公式グッズやユニフォーム持参でサッポロクラシック特別デザイン缶ビールがプレゼントされる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559464Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES平川接骨院 marked its 50th anniversary on October 25, 2026, and operates a total of 24 clinics: 14 in Kyoto, 6 in Osaka, 2 in Shiga, and 2 in Hyogo. Management was passed from founder Teruo Hirakawa to current representative Kenshu Hirakawa. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559463Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イーカムグループ has announced the first collaboration collection between fashion brand LOVEBOAT and Fukuoka-born lifestyle brand NO COFFEE. All 24 items will be available for preorder from October 25. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559462Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to an analysis by Teikoku Databank, the number of companies using “CEO” as the title for their representative reached 1,911 as of October 2026, up 1.6 times over the past 5 years. Adoption is also spreading in manufacturing and wholesale. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559733Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:42:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATyphoon Chiangmi left 1 dead and 616 injured across Taiwan, with agricultural losses of about NT$130 million; 工研院 plans to meet 50% of rare-earth demand domestically by 2030; CPC Taiwan says gasoline and diesel prices will remain unchanged; 亞馬遜’s cloud capacity is fully booked through 2027; North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559731Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:39:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAbout 410,000 people across France took part in protests against the rising cost of living. A march in Paris ended relatively peacefully; the Interior Ministry and unions gave different estimates of the turnout. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559465Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:19:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATrump confirmed that he discussed the situation in Ukraine with Musk but did not disclose details; Ukraine says 星鏈 connections have returned to stable operation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559461Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:07:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. midterm elections will be held on Nov. 3. President Trump and his wife, Melania, voted early in Florida. Polls show the outlook is unfavorable for Trump, and Republicans risk losing control of Congress. If they lose, his legislative agenda will be constrained, and he could face congressional investigations launched by Democrats. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559337Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:19:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMusk acknowledged that SpaceX had throttled Starlink service in Ukraine to prevent it from being used in attacks by offensive drones. The Ukrainian government later announced that Starlink and the military Starshield network had regained stable connectivity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559575Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comResults of a ranking of the top 10 gifts selected for doctors before the system revision, based on furusato tax donation applications made through m3.com to さとふる from September 28 to October 11, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559574Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comAn article featuring recipes for busy doctors’ dinners and quick meals made when they are at their limits. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559573Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comTo meet the year-end rush, the article encourages readers to consider where to make furusato tax donations, noting growing interest in travel-related gifts such as accommodation vouchers. This year, the travel site じゃらんnet began partnering with さとふる, improving convenience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559572Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comThe final installment in a series on doctors’ use of business hotels. Building on the broader trends covered so far—including rising accommodation costs, use of points, preferences for amenities, and shifts in brand loyalty—it focuses on doctors’ experiences amid busy schedules. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559571Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comThe popular manga series 'Medical Student, So What? Phase2' has been renewed, depicting the daily life of Megumi, who has advanced to her 4th year of medical school, and her classmates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559340Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:08:50 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所台端興業發布重大訊息，公告截至115/10/24持有基金餘額折合新台幣1,732,070仟元且公允價值為0元，另有待收回贖回款新台幣66,333仟元亦減損至0元，公司將委請專業人士維護權益。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559339Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所泰合生技 announced that BMS and Pfizer in the United States had filed a patent infringement lawsuit over its new drug BEQIA. The drug's NDA is under review, with a decision expected in April 2027. The company assessed that there would be no material financial impact and will respond in accordance with the law. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559338Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:45:19 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所訊連科技 announced that some of its products would no longer be available for download on Apple platforms starting 115/10/24 because they did not meet Apple's requirements. The affected business accounted for 14.69% of its revenue in 114. The company has filed an appeal and is strengthening its presence on other platforms to diversify risk. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261025-06/index-en.html#n3559606Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Funds held by South Korean retail investors have contracted sharply, with investor deposit balances falling by 51 trillion won to 88.68 trillion won, signaling a potential decline in buying power. The KOSPI has fallen for 7 straight days and plunged more than 7% in a single day, while foreign investors continue to sell. Although retail investors remain net buyers, the shrinking pool of funds is weakening market support. Credit risks in the AI industry and semiconductor earnings are key variables for the market's direction ahead.