AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-27 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 7 of 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 381 items from 8 sources; Taiwan, 241 items from 11 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Notice of the 1st meeting of the Reiwa 8 Study Group on Support for Removing Obstacles and Related Mattershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601702Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省環境省 will hold the “Reiwa 8 Study Group on Support for Removing Obstacles and Related Matters (1st meeting)” on Reiwa 8, Nov. 4, to consider how to provide financial support for illegal dumping of industrial waste and related issues. Results of the call for proposals for the Reiwa 8 Project to Promote the Development of Decarbonized Circular Economy Systems (including the Demonstration Project for Developing Plastic and Other Resource Circulation Systems) (contracted project)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601701Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省環境省 selected いなほ化工株式会社 for 1 project under the Reiwa 8 Project to Promote the Development of Decarbonized Circular Economy Systems, as a demonstration project for alternatives to prevent microplastic pollution. Results of the 9th Japan-Singapore Environmental Policy Dialoguehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601700Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省日本国環境省 and シンガポール共和国持続可能性・環境省 held the 9th Environmental Policy Dialogue in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026, and confirmed cooperation in areas including international cooperation, environmental pollutant management, the circular economy, climate change and heatstroke. Notice of the 22nd meeting of the Working Subcommittee on Measures to Restore Fisheries Resources and the 22nd meeting of the Working Subcommittee on Measures to Restore the Marine Environment, under the Committee for Comprehensive Evaluation of Surveys of Ariake Sea, Yatsushiro Sea and Other Areashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601699Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省Notice that the Working Subcommittee on Measures to Restore Fisheries Resources and the Working Subcommittee on Measures to Restore the Marine Environment, both under the Committee for Comprehensive Evaluation of Surveys of Ariake Sea, Yatsushiro Sea and Other Areas, will hold a joint meeting via a web conferencing system on Reiwa 8, Nov. 4. Call for public comments ahead of approval for the first type of use, etc. of a genetically modified live vaccine (for dogs)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601698Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省環境省 is accepting public comments from Reiwa 8, Oct. 27, through Nov. 25, ahead of approval for the first type of use, etc. of a genetically modified live vaccine for dogs. Third call for applications for the Reiwa 8 Project to Promote the Introduction of Green Slow Mobility and Other Initiativeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601697Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省一般社団法人地域循環共生社会連携協会 announced that it will conduct a third call for applications for the Reiwa 8 Project to Promote the Introduction of Green Slow Mobility and Other Initiatives. The application period runs from Oct. 27 to Dec. 23. Notice of the “Discussion Meeting on Changing Consumer Behavior Starting with Zoos”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601696Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省環境省 will hold a discussion meeting at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa City on Reiwa 8, Dec. 11, with the aim of promoting changes in consumer behavior starting with zoos. The 272nd meeting of the Social Security Council’s Long-Term Care Benefits Subcommittee (web conference) will be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601437Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900Japan厚生労働省厚生労働省 will hold the 272nd meeting of the Social Security Council’s Long-Term Care Benefits Subcommittee via web conference on Reiwa 8, Oct. 28. The agenda includes the Reiwa 9 revision of long-term care service fees and an evaluation of the effects of the Reiwa 6 revision. The 5th meeting of the “Study Group on the Future of the Retirement Benefit Mutual Aid System for Social Welfare Facility Employees and Others” will be held (notice)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601436Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900Japan厚生労働省The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it will hold the 5th meeting of the Review Panel on the Future of the Mutual Aid System for Retirement Allowances for Employees of Social Welfare Facilities, etc., on Nov. 2, Reiwa 8. 3 substances in dangerous drugs newly designated as designated drugshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601435Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900Japan厚生労働省The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it has promulgated a ministerial ordinance newly designating 3 substances found in dangerous drugs as “designated drugs,” which will take effect on Nov. 6, Reiwa 8. Notice of the 61st Meeting of the Human Resources Development Subcommittee of the Labor Policy Council (also available online)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601465Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0900Japan厚生労働省厚生労働省は、令和8年11月4日に第61回労働政策審議会人材開発分科会を開催する。議題には経済産業省と国土交通省の取組が含まれる。 野宮食品 “Peanut Tofu” (sold at ニシナ stores) - Exchange/refundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601843Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁野宮食品 will offer exchanges or refunds from Oct. 25, 2026, for “Peanut Tofu” sold at ニシナ stores due to an incorrect best-before date (incorrect: 26.11.28; correct: 26.10.28). 道の駅いたの “Blanched salted wakame seaweed, salted mozuku seaweed” - Refund/recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601842Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁道の駅いたの is offering refunds and recalling “Blanched salted wakame seaweed, salted mozuku seaweed” due to an incorrect best-before date (incorrect: April 2027; correct: end of December 2027). Normal kidney function test results mean everything is fine? Doctor warns: Dialysis risk remains, with a warning sign hidden in 1 key indicator - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3598547https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3598547Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:26:12 +0900TaiwanHeho健康A doctor warns that normal kidney function test results alone cannot rule out the risk of dialysis; protein in the urine is a key indicator for assessing kidney health. Can you get a mammogram after breast augmentation? Could the implants rupture? Breast specialist debunks myths in QA - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3598548https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3598548Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:53:35 +0900TaiwanHeho健康October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month every year. A breast specialist debunks myths about concerns among women with breast implants that mammograms could rupture the implants or affect accuracy. 健康幣帶動公、自費流感、新冠、肺炎鏈球菌疫苗打氣 實施後接種數全面成長 呼籲符合接種資格民眾儘速打疫苗 一起「顧健康」又「賺飽幣」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601546https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601546Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0900Taiwan衛福部疾病管制署疾管署表示自10月1日「健康幣政策」上路以來，18歲以上民眾接種流感、新冠及肺炎鏈球菌疫苗意願顯著提升，公、自費接種數全面成長，呼籲符合資格者儘速接種。 1 new severe case of enterovirus infection reported; parents and staff at childcare and educational institutions urged to monitor young children's health and seek medical care promptly if warning signs of severe illness appearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601545Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0900Taiwan衛福部疾病管制署The Centers for Disease Control announced 1 new severe case of enterovirus infection: a girl under 10 in northern Taiwan who was infected with Coxsackievirus A6. A cumulative 8 confirmed cases have been reported this year, including 1 death. Outpatient and emergency visits have recently declined, and Coxsackievirus A6 is the main strain circulating in the community. The CDC urged parents and staff at childcare and educational institutions to monitor young children's health and observe hygiene measures. Information Security Seminar: “Security Strategies and Challenges in the Age of AI Agents”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601406Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0900Japan日本銀行日本銀行金融研究所 announced that it will hold an information security seminar on “Security Strategies and Challenges in the Age of AI Agents” on Oct. 27, 2026. Registration of a Credit Rating Agency (Kroll Bond Rating Agency Japan株式会社)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601565Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0900Japan金融庁金融庁 notified Kroll Bond Rating Agency Japan株式会社 that it had been registered as a credit rating agency (Registration No. 10). Japanese-language book 《Kickstart Action: Citizen Net-Zero Lab》 publishedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n1590590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n1590590Thu, 14 May 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan國家實驗研究院 10th Taiwan-Philippines Science and Technology Meeting held in the Philippines, continuing to deepen bilateral research cooperation and talent development linkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601485Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan國家科學及技術委員會The 10th Taiwan-Philippines Vice Ministerial Joint Science and Technology Committee meeting was held in Tagaytay City, Philippines, on Oct. 26, 2026, co-chaired by 國科會 Deputy Minister Chen Bing-yu and a deputy minister of 菲律賓科技部. The two sides reviewed the results of cooperation across the four main areas of VOTE, HAT, JRP and SSP, and resolved to launch the third phase of the HAT program (2027) and the fourth phase of the VOTE program (2028), while continuing to deepen bilateral research cooperation and talent development links. The migrant worker zero-fee policy applies to manufacturing and fishing, but not domestic work or constructionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-15/index-en-p7.html#n3601525Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:14:49 +0900Taiwan台灣事實查核中心查核網傳「明年製造業、營建業及家事移工來台雇主最高付19萬元」圖卡，勞動部指出2027年起試行「移工零付費」政策僅適用於製造業及漁撈業，不包含營建與家事類；且未來海外招募服務費通常約為1個月工資，不會達到19萬元，故該訊息為部分錯誤。