https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1161 items from 5 sources; Taiwan, 98 items from 9 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/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594810Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will co-host a webinar with エフサステクノロジーズ株式会社 on using generative AI to turn audio containing personal information from resident interviews at local governments into meeting minutes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594809Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA webinar hosted by エフサステクノロジーズ with support from マジセミ will focus on how to safely use generative AI to prepare discharge summaries in healthcare settings without sending patient and medical information outside the organization. It will present case studies on implementing a local LLM and “Private AI Platform on PRIMERGY（PAPP）.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594808Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn announcement for a webinar co-hosted by エフサステクノロジーズ株式会社 and マジセミ株式会社. It will present a case study on using a local LLM to apply generative AI to the comparison of manufacturing specifications without sending technical information outside the organization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594807Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar co-hosted by エフサステクノロジーズ株式会社 and present a case study on implementing a local LLM to use generative AI in preparing loan approval documents for the financial industry without sending highly confidential customer and financial results information outside the organization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594806Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on using generative AI in the public sector without sending personnel and work information outside the organization. It will present a case study on creating work schedules with a local LLM using エフサステクノロジーズ’ “Private AI Platform on PRIMERGY.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594805Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar co-hosted by エフサステクノロジーズ on using generative AI to prepare board meeting minutes for universities and educational institutions. It will present a case study using a local LLM and “Private AI Platform on PRIMERGY” to prevent data from being sent outside the organization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594804Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will co-host a webinar with ジュピターテクノロジー株式会社 on the challenges of detecting unauthorized access in log collection and storage environments, and introduce a phased approach to strengthening security using the integrated log management platform “SGBox.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594803Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar hosted by 株式会社アルバイトタイムス and explain how to develop communication and critical thinking skills among technical professionals in the AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594802Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA webinar hosted by マジセミ株式会社 and 株式会社トゥモロー・ネット will explain how to use the on-premises IaaS platform “OKESTRO” to automate the provisioning of VMs and containers and reduce reliance on specialists. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594517Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:59:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn September 24, 2026, Polimill株式会社 provided introductory training on the generative AI tool “QommonsAI” for 長野県市町村自治振興組合. Participants, including experienced users, deepened their learning by reviewing the features and exploring ways to apply them to their work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594518Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社リサーチ・アンド・イノベーション reported that an analysis of purchasing data after the Liquor Tax Act revision found that 33% of new-category beer and happoshu users switched to beer. The result exceeded the advance forecast of 19% and particularly stimulated demand among men in their 40s to 60s. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594519Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:46:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES売れるネット広告社グループ appointed 3 directors at its regular shareholders’ meeting on October 26, 2026, and transitioned to a new management structure incorporating expertise in marketing support, M&A and AI. For the fiscal year ending July 2027, it forecasts consolidated sales of 5,004 million yen, operating profit of 202 million yen and net profit of 130 million yen, aiming to return to profitability after an operating loss in the previous fiscal year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595754Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:52:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595551Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:33:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595447https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595447Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:56:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示ａｕアセットマネジメント filed its annual securities report for fiscal 2025–2026. Revenue and net assets increased, and the scale of its investment trusts expanded. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595446https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595446Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:55:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示au Asset Management filed its report for fiscal 2025–2026, disclosing a substantial increase in net assets. The high profitability of its NASDAQ 100-linked product was confirmed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595445Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595342Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Nissay Asset Management filed on October 27, 2026, the securities report for the 2nd period (January–July 2026) of the Nissay S&P 500 Equal Weight Index Mother Fund, an investment trust it manages. Net assets reached approximately 6.58 billion yen, and returns were 9.7% in the first half and 14.8% in the second half. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595341Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595240Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:28:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Amova Asset Management filed the 4th-period report for its agriculture and food-related stocks fund. The return was 17.92%, and net income exceeded 800 million yen, marking a return to profitability. The fund's asset scale is on a shrinking trend. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595239Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:27:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595238Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:26:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示According to the securities report filed by susten Capital Management on October 27, 2026, the net assets at the end of the current period of its fund investing in U.S. stock ETFs reached approximately 7.238 billion yen. The fund performed well, with a 62.1% return in the 3rd period, but posted a net loss of approximately 362 million yen for the current period. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595236Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Amova Asset Management filed a securities report for the fiscal year ending July 2026. The emerging-market bond fund had net assets of approximately 3.8 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 280 million yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595235Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:22:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示SBI Okasan Asset Management filed its 45th-period securities report. Net income for the current period fell sharply from the previous period to approximately 13.33 million yen. Total assets contracted to approximately 1.59 billion yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595172Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:22:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示UBS Asset Management filed its 16th-period securities report, disclosing increases in net assets and operating profit, as well as its investment performance in Chinese yuan-denominated bonds. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595171Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示UBS Asset Management filed its 16th-period report, disclosing an increase in the net assets of its Chinese yuan bond fund. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595170Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:17:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Resona Asset Management filed a securities report for the period from November 2025 to July 2026. Financial data for the Resona Gold Fund (with and without currency hedging) was disclosed, and both funds posted losses for the period. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595097Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Resona Asset Management filed a securities report for the 1st period for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities. It recorded a return of 32.67% and net assets of approximately 1.29 billion yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595096Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:14:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Resona Asset Management filed a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities. The period covered was August 2025 to July 2026, and the fund recorded a return of 40.20% and net assets of approximately 594 million yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595094Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:14:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595093Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:14:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management filed a securities report for the 42nd period (January–July 2026). It recorded operating revenue of approximately 4.19 billion yen and net assets of approximately 29.3 billion yen, showing growth year on year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595092Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:13:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management filed a securities report. Assets at the end of the period totaled approximately 43.1 billion yen, and the operating loss was approximately 2.64 billion yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595091Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:13:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Amundi Japan filed a report for the 42nd period for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities. Net income for the period was approximately 315 million yen, and net assets increased. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595090Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:13:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595054Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:12:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Monex Asset Management filed a securities report for the 8th period. It disclosed that net assets had reached approximately 44.8 billion yen, indicating an expansion in the scale of its assets under management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595053Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:12:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management filed a securities report for the 16th period. It recorded total assets of approximately 37 billion yen and net income for the period of approximately 4.09 billion yen, disclosing the performance of a fund for defined contribution pension plans. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595052https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595052Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:11:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Resona Asset Management filed a securities report for the 5th period. Total assets grew to approximately 33.2 billion yen, and operating profit was approximately 3.86 billion yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595049Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:11:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Monex Asset Management filed a securities report for the 8th period (2025/07–2026/07). Net assets and operating profit increased, and assets under management also expanded. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595048Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:10:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Asset Management filed its 25th annual securities report. Net assets and operating profit increased, and its investment trust business expanded. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594951https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594951Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:10:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Amundi Japan filed its 14th annual securities report. Its total assets stood at 173.2 billion yen and net assets at 172.4 billion yen, reflecting an expansion in scale. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594950https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594950Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:10:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Monex Asset Management filed its 8th-period annual securities report. Assets and net assets increased, indicating strong operating performance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594949https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594949Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:10:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Resona Asset Management filed its 9th-period annual securities report for beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. Total assets grew to about 107.2 billion yen, and the rate of return reached 22.15%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594897Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:08:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Monex Asset Management filed its 8th-period annual securities report, disclosing financial data including net assets and operating profit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594896Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:07:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Asset Management filed the 16th-period annual securities report for a fund dedicated to defined-contribution pension plans. Total assets rose sharply from the previous period, confirming growth in the scale of assets under management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594880Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:07:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Asset Management filed a report on investment trust beneficiary certificates for fiscal 2025-2026. Net assets stood at about 3.15 billion yen and the rate of return reached 64.7%, while the operating loss was about 135 million yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594879Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Asset Management One filed its 4th-period annual securities report in October 2026. Operating profit for the period was about 174 million yen, and total net assets reached about 11 billion yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594878Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Eastspring Investments filed a report on an Indonesian equity investment trust. It recorded a net loss of 375 million yen for the period and a rate of return of -12.4%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594777Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Asset Management filed the 16th-period report for a family fund for defined-contribution pension plans. Net assets were about 217.1 billion yen, up from the end of the previous period, indicating an expansion in the scale of assets under management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594776Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:03:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Eastspring Investments filed the 4th-period report for an investment trust linked to Vietnamese equities. Net assets were about 5.4 billion yen, and the rate of return was -1.4%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594584Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:03:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Asset Management One filed its securities report for the 27th fiscal period. Operating profit was approximately ¥1.1 billion, and total assets were approximately ¥17.7 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594583Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:02:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Nomura Asset Management filed the 5th-period report for the Brandywine U.S. Bond Strategy Fund. Net assets and revenue declined, and the fund posted an operating loss. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594582Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:02:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594521Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:02:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Eastspring Investments filed the 4th-period report for an India equity-linked investment trust. Net assets were approximately ¥15.7 billion, and the return was 1.3%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594520Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社 filed its securities report for the 33rd fiscal period. Operating revenue and ordinary profit declined year on year, while net assets increased and current liabilities fell sharply. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594456Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示イーストスプリング・インベストメンツ株式会社 filed its securities report for the 12th fiscal period. Net assets grew to approximately 293億5千万円, and the return was a strong 48.5%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594455Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594454Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management filed its 16th-period securities report. It reported total assets of approximately ¥172.2 billion and operating profit of approximately ¥12.68 billion, and disclosed the management status of a fund for defined contribution pension plans. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595815Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Legislative Yuan’s Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee has completed its initial review of draft amendments to the National Pension Act. The Executive Yuan plans to raise the additional amount under the old-age pension formula A, among other benefits, from NT$4,049 to NT$5,000, and increase disability pension protection as well. More than 1.76 million people are expected to benefit, but key provisions still await cross-party negotiations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595816Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:59:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Several private universities in Taiwan have announced closures or mergers in response to declining birthrates. 中華大學 and 修平科技大學 are transforming their campuses and donating the land to national universities; 華夏科技大學 will be taken over by National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, while 大漢技術學院 and 一貫道天皇學院 are ending their operations. A merger between 國立中山大學 and National University of Kaohsiung has been delayed by a dispute over the university’s name. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595817Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Labor Insurance Bureau has clarified the rules for applying for the Farmers’ Pension, saying that anyone whose application is rejected for having less than 15 years of Farmers’ Insurance coverage must reapply once they meet the service requirement, or their benefit entitlements will be affected. It also explained the differences between transitional protection under the old system and the full benefit under the new system. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595818Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:56:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒自由亞洲電台 fact-checked an online open letter purportedly signed by “14 Chinese universities” calling for constitutional amendments. It found that the letter listed only university names and had no signatories, while the website’s registration and server locations raised questions, making it impossible to verify the author’s identity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595819https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595819Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:52:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Yunlin County’s Beigang Sugar Factory has been transformed into the “Beigang 1911 Good Warehouse Cultural and Creative Park” and officially opened on October 26. Restored through an initiative by 雲林縣政府, the park offers free admission to three themed exhibitions and market events. It aims to revitalize century-old sugar industry assets and promote local cultural tourism. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595820Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:51:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒益普索公布2026年全球職業信任度調查，醫師、科學家、教師獲最高信任，政治人物信任度最低。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595821https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595821Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:48:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japan’s 柯尼卡美能達 officially introduced a “skills-sharing program” in July 2026, allowing employees to take on short-term assignments in other departments in addition to their regular jobs and earn allowances. The program aims to address internal talent shortages and boost employees’ income. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595822Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:47:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article compiles the candidate numbers and party affiliations for mayoral and county magistrate candidates in all 22 counties and cities in Taiwan’s 2026 local elections. The numbers for prominent politicians including Chiang Wan-an, Puma Shen, Su Chiao-hui and Lee Chuan have been confirmed. Numbers in some counties and cities are still pending announcement. Voters are also reminded of the voting time and required identification. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595823Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:41:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Elliott Report says hotel rooms on the first floor, next to stairwells, or with connecting doors may pose risks. Experts recommend staying on floors 3 to 6 and carrying out additional safety checks inside the room. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595824Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:31:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article explains that retired seniors receiving Labor Insurance annuity benefits can still be covered by their children's National Health Insurance, and details the legal basis for choosing whose coverage to join, calculating premiums, and changing coverage status after returning to work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595825https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595825Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks have risen 61.89% this year, the biggest gain globally. Of 95 ETFs, 52 have outperformed the broader market, with 群益 Taiwan Weighted Index 2x ETF (00685L) leading with a gain of 125.46%. Leveraged 2x and semiconductor technology ETFs are the main highlights. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595826Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:28:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒South Korean Defense Minister 姜信哲 publicly questioned the reliability of the U.S. military, sparking controversy over the transfer of wartime operational control between South Korea and the U.S. The U.S. has been accused of adding conditions, while Seoul has cited its GFP ranking to argue for independent defense capabilities. Media have questioned the reliability of the ranking's data sources and raised concerns about equipment failures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595827Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:15:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台股休市4日後於周二開盤，受美股費半大漲2.8%及台積電ADR上漲影響，專家預期台股可能開低走高。本周焦點在於台達電、聯發科法說及聯準會決議。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595829Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:05:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Driven by a stronger U.S. stock market and Anthropic's IPO filing, Asian markets rebounded across the board today (27). Taiwan stocks opened up more than 400 points, led by semiconductor shares. The Fed's interest rate decision on Wednesday is a key focus for markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595830Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:01:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台鐵 released its 2025 passenger figures, with Neishi Station again ranking as the most desolate. Issues with facilities at Haituan Station have drawn attention, while passenger numbers at Guangfu Station surged due to disaster-relief efforts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595174https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595174Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒網路溫度計DailyView released its ranking of Taiwan's 10 most-discussed digital deposit accounts for 2026. 王道銀行 O-Bank ranked tenth with a 12% high-interest demand deposit account, while 華南銀行 SnY, 臺灣銀行, 星展銀行, 中國信託 and 第一銀行 iLEO also made the list with their respective offers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595173Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒University of California, Berkeley professor Barry Eichengreen spoke in Taipei on October 15, 2026, saying the Spanish dollar was history’s first global hegemonic currency. He explained that it circulated in Asia via Manila galleons and influenced the early monetary history of Taiwan and the United States. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595175https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595175Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:59:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Masashi, a 60-year-old Japanese man, received 20 million yen upon retirement. Concerned about the burden of household chores, his wife Yuko handed him a list laying out how they would divide tasks, including handling their own lunches and dinners and respecting each other’s private space. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595176https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595176Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:51:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As the northeasterly monsoon strengthens, temperatures in northern Taiwan have fallen to around 20 degrees, while southern Taiwan will reach 31 degrees, bringing cooler conditions in the north and warmer weather in the south. Rain is expected in northern and eastern Taiwan, and a second surge of the northeasterly monsoon will bring another change in the weather this weekend. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595177https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595177Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article reviews Douban ratings and production data to rank the TOP 10 most acclaimed post-90s Chinese drama heartthrobs. Li Xian, Bai Jingting and Bai Yu take the top 3 spots, while Liu Yuning and other actors also make the list. Xiao Zhan and others miss the TOP 10. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595178Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:30:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The OURs Urban Reform Organization released a report reviewing public housing performance in Taiwan’s 6 special municipalities, finding that their combined total remains 78,000 units short of the target. Hou Youyi recorded the largest net increase in local supply, while planned projects in Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung fell to zero, highlighting major differences in local contributions and the risk of a future supply gap. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595182https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595182Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article explores differences in medical decision-making authority for unmarried couples in Taiwan when one partner is unconscious. It notes that the Medical Care Act recognizes a person with a close relationship to the patient as a concerned party who can sign a surgery consent form, but that hospice care is restricted by the definition of next of kin. It recommends making an advance decision and appointing an agent under the Patient Right to Autonomy Act, while warning that a legatee may lose eligibility to serve as an agent. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595181https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595181Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Labor Ministry has launched an employment incentive for care workers, offering subsidies of up to NT$108,000 to encourage unemployed workers to enter the long-term care industry and ease the pressure of changing careers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595180https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595180Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Executive Yuan released its 2026 gender equality poll, showing support for same-sex marriage falling to 63.6% and support for a third-gender option for transgender people plunging to 41.9%, reflecting more conservative views on some issues. However, support for access to assisted reproduction using donor sperm for single women and lesbian couples rose to 62.3%, indicating greater acceptance of reproductive autonomy. Views also differed significantly by age and education level. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595179https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595179Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former U.S. Army Green Beret major Yu Jing has published his memoir, Second Chance, shedding light on the high suicide rate among U.S. veterans. He said suicides during the war on terror were 4 times the number killed in combat, largely because of an identity crisis after leaving the military. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595183https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595183Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:25:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Feng Media’s 10/27 international morning briefing covers political developments in several countries, including escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, Israel’s coalition deadlock, a crisis of trust in U.S. forces in South Korea, and an upset in Brazil’s election. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595184https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595184Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As the 2026 local elections enter their final sprint, the breakdown of a KMT-TPP alliance has narrowed Chiang Wan-an’s lead to 8 percentage points, while DPP council candidates are gaining across the board, putting the KMT in serious danger. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595185https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595185Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article analyzes changes in the internal power structure of the Chiang Kai-shek family from the 1940s to 50s, focusing on the struggle for influence between Soong Mei-ling and her eldest son, Chiang Ching-kuo. Through key episodes such as the Yangtze Company case and the Wu Kuo-chen incident, it reveals how Soong Mei-ling tried and failed to use outside forces to check her stepson, ultimately paving the way for Chiang Ching-kuo to succeed his father. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594522Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This is a preview of an article from 《Six Charts on Wall Street》, covering six major international finance and geopolitical issues: shortages of the 蘋果 iPhone Duo, unrest fueled by France’s fiscal crisis, Iran’s depleted crude oil inventories, rotation of funds in technology stocks, development of U.S. super military dogs, and the impact of Chinese aluminum exports on global prices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594523Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒《I Forgot That You Remembered》 won the most awards at the 61st Golden Bell Awards, with Hsueh Kai-hsun and Yang Kuei-mei winning the leading actor and actress awards. 味全龍 claimed the 6th title in team history, but Wei Ying-chiao’s speech sparked controversy. The weather is turning cooler on the first day back at work, Toucheng is distributing stimulus payments, and the Legislative Yuan is reviewing the central government’s total budget. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3594524Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article analyzes the political storm sparked by the invitation of Kevin Tsai to Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters, saying Shen turned Tsai’s clarification into fuel for anti-China sentiment, while Chiang Wan-an demonstrated a democratic governance approach that respects diverse views. It criticizes the current election for devolving into an ideological confrontation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596900Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:44:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGlobal super central bank week is underway, with markets widely expecting the U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of Japan to leave interest rates unchanged, while rate hikes are expected from the Bank of Canada and the central banks of Australia and New Zealand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596901Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:43:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHousing prices in Hanoi, Vietnam, have soared in recent years, with the price-to-income ratio ranking 5th globally and making homeownership difficult for young people. Although the market has cooled and undergone a reset amid high interest rates, the wage gap and high prices still leave young people feeling hopeless. The government is promoting social housing and regulatory measures to ease housing affordability problems. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596902Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:42:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHost Tsai Kang-yung sparked anger in China after attending the launch of the campaign headquarters of 民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, then clarified on 微博 that he had not supported Taiwan independence. 陸委會 Deputy Minister Shen You-chung said the existence of the Republic of China is an objective fact and there is no Taiwan independence issue at this stage, stressing that Taiwan and the People's Republic of China are not subordinate to each other. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596793https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596793Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:31:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADuring the 20th Central Committee's Fifth Plenum, former head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Liu Jianchao was dramatically demoted from ministerial to division-level rank over serious legal and disciplinary violations. Meanwhile, about 45 Central Committee members are expected to be removed from the committee. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596794https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596794Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:30:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALegislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu criticized the Executive Yuan's refusal to countersign, saying it left Taiwan's democracy “kidney-deficient.” Premier Cho Jung-tai responded that the executive and legislative branches should respect each other, and questioned whether, if the innate condition is poor, Speaker Han would have to prescribe a tonic later. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596795https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596795Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:30:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 路透社/益普索 poll found that U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating edged up to 32%, while Democrats lead Republicans in the congressional midterm election race, with inflation a key concern. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596796Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:30:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe ballot numbers for candidates in the 2026 local elections for Taoyuan mayor have been drawn: 民進黨 candidate Huang Shih-chieh drew 1, while 國民黨 candidate Chang San-cheng drew 2. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596797Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:29:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man surnamed Chen, dissatisfied with a judicial outcome, threw excrement in the lobby of 台北地院 and 北檢. Police arrested him at the scene and are investigating him for offenses including obstruction of official duties; the incident was also reported to the Environmental Protection Bureau for a fine. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596798Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA行政院長卓榮泰回應在野黨指控，澄清僑委會舉辦的惜別晚宴對象為僑務委員而非個人徐佳青，強調未將公帑用於個人。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596799Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAData released by the Bank of Korea showed that strong semiconductor demand helped South Korea's economy grow 1.0% in the third quarter, far exceeding expectations. Exports and equipment investment rose sharply, and the current-account surplus hit a record high. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3596478Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:24:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABallot numbers for New Taipei mayoral candidates have been drawn: 民進黨's Su Chiao-hui drew 1, independent Su Hui-huang drew 2, and 國民黨's Lee Szechuan drew 3. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-09/index-en-p12.html#n3595914Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:07:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Taiwanese woman surnamed Ching was stabbed to death at a hotel in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Her husband, surnamed Lee, is suspected of a sham marriage, taking out a high-value insurance policy and participating in the killing. He was detained upon returning to Taiwan, and the 台南地檢署 secured approval for his detention without visitation.