https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 108 items from 5 sources; Taiwan, 13 items from 4 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/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3591579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3591579Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatDataset information on the monthly Litigation Case Statistics for August 2026, published by the Ministry of Justice. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3591578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3591578Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan政府統計 e-StatMetadata for the revised Coincident Index for August Reiwa 8, announced by the Cabinet Office. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590419Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:59:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIran said it had reached a consensus with the 3 signatories to the Mecca Accord—Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan—arguing that regional security should be maintained by countries in the region themselves to prevent foreign interference. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590358Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:24:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGermany’s 經理人雜誌 reported that 福斯汽車 is considering introducing into the European market a vehicle software architecture developed in cooperation with 小鵬汽車, a move that could affect its partnership with U.S. electric vehicle startup Rivian. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590296Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:59:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Vatican said Pope Leo XIV of the Catholic Church was recovering as expected after lung cancer surgery and would visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru as planned from November 6 to 17. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590094Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:01:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA微軟 is offering a voluntary buyout program to cut costs and address pressure from AI investments. About 60,000 employees at the vice president level and below are eligible, accounting for one-quarter of its workforce. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590359Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A 高盛 report shows U.S. retail trading activity has fallen sharply to 9%, reflecting weak consumer confidence and macroeconomic pressures. However, U.S. households still made net purchases of $840 billion in stocks in the first half of the year, with holdings heavily concentrated among the wealthiest 10% of households. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590236Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The retreat in U.S. Treasury yields has eased concerns about the Federal Reserve tightening financial conditions, and markets expect the Fed to leave rates unchanged at its late-October meeting. Chair Warsh faces a communications test: He must explain the case for pausing rate hikes while maintaining credibility on inflation and responding to upcoming inflation data. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590237Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:30:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A 高盛 report says concerns over returns on AI investments have fueled market volatility, with trend-following hedge funds posting their worst weekly performance since 2024. Meta shares plunged as the company needs to raise funds to support AI investment, while selling pressure on tech stocks continued and hedge funds also trimmed positions to reduce risk. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3589974https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3589974Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網彭博 reported that 蘋果’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, has suffered screen cracks soon after launch, with some users reporting cracks and display abnormalities when unfolding the device. 蘋果 has launched an internal investigation and helped some users replace their phones, but has not disclosed the proportion of devices affected or the root cause. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3591497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3591497Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ウォーカー has begun offering an MCP server and public API through cccskills, its Agent Skills marketplace for AI agents. Users can search more than 100,000 skills, and the service offers a selection feature based on execution scores and safety assessments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590773Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESActor and artist Dean Fujioka will release First Kiss, his first photo book in 5 and a half years, through 講談社 on December 24. It features scenes from the photo shoot in Sweden, Scandinavia, and images showcasing his physique. The price is 4,400 yen (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590357Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社あきんどスシロー will begin nationwide broadcasts of a new TV commercial, “スシロー: The Fun of Choosing — Domestic Scallops,” featuring actor Hiyori Sakurada, on October 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590095Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:09:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaiwanese castella specialty shop “GRAND CASTELLA” will release “Brown Sugar Rum Raisin Castella” for November only to mark its 5th anniversary in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3591009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3591009Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:18:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心The 水利署 issued an updated notice on the free-overflow discharge from Hushan Reservoir into the Beigang River, affecting multiple townships in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. The public is urged to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590505Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:10:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心Some areas in the jurisdiction will have water service suspended for pipeline replacement work on Baoyi Road, Baokang Road and other roads in Chiayi City. Residents are asked to conserve water and store water in advance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590506Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:18:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into the Beigang River, affecting multiple townships in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. The public is advised to stay alert and keep away from riverbeds. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590858Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:14:08 +0900Taiwan公開資訊觀測站永虹先進 (6618) announced that its board resolved on Oct. 26, 115, to appoint 孫正華 as general manager, succeeding departing general manager 吳家幸. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590857Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:12:57 +0900Taiwan公開資訊觀測站永虹先進 (6618) announced that its board elected 孫正強 as the new chairperson on 115/10/26, succeeding 吳家幸, who resigned. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3590847Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁味の素ヘルシーサプライ announced it will recall “アミノシューティカル クリームn.” The reasons are that market shipment approval has not been completed and the full ingredient list is missing. The response will begin on October 26, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3578045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-03/index-en-p2.html#n3578045Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900Japan消防庁3rd report on damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoon No. 30 and the frontal system (2 dead, 3 injured) and response efforts by fire departments and other agencies.