https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 104 items from 5 sources; Japan, 26 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605519Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:15:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Netizens discussed on social media how many days 1000 dollars could last in Taiwan, drawing attention to rising prices. The Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics reported that the September CPI rose 2.73% year over year, with restaurant meals and vegetables both becoming more expensive, signaling mounting price pressures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605035Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:56:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒With 32 days left in the campaign, Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en drew No. 3 and launched a jeep campaign linking roads numbered one through ten. She also hit back at the DPP’s accusations over her remarks at a temple-front speech, urging voters to use their ballots to make the DPP reflect. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605036Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:42:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government Marine Bureau is promoting an ocean conservation education program, visiting 42 schools and arranging for rural students to take part in water activities at Love River Bay to promote the idea of ocean sustainability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605037Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:38:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Kaohsiung Halloween event will be held at Weiwuying from late October to early November, with an expanded program and a family costume base added for the first time. The iconic giant pumpkin will make its final appearance, and Mayor Chen Chi-mai urged the public to seize the opportunity to join in. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605038Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Dai Li-an’s poll released its October Taiwan public opinion survey. On the 2026 local elections, it found that 38.1% expect the DPP to win a majority, and the KMT leads only in Taoyuan among the six special municipalities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605039Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:13:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Shen Po-yang, the DPP’s Taipei mayoral candidate, missed the Legislative Yuan’s Procedure Committee for the third time, prompting KMT lawmakers to hold up signs mocking him as a “salary thief.” A DPP lawmaker’s retort sparked controversy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605040Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:00:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Central Weather Administration forecasts that 3 surges of the northeasterly monsoon will affect Taiwan over the coming week，bringing fluctuating temperatures and rain to northern Taiwan，with cooler weather starting next Monday。Typhoon In-fa is also expected to strengthen into a strong typhoon and move toward waters south of Japan，while coastal areas of Taiwan should watch for long-period waves。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605122Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:03:55 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心內政部消防署發布臺中市北區進化北路重大火災事件通報，該事件已結案，嚴重程度為Minor，生效時間為2026-10-27T20:03:55。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605204Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:20:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will install a pressure-reducing valve at the intersection of Xucuo Harbor Road and Gongsi Road for a pipeline replacement project on Huaxing Road and other roads in Dayuan District，causing a water outage in Beigang and Nangang villages in Dayuan District，Taoyuan City。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605124Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:20:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will carry out a pipeline replacement project in Shengang District，Taichung City，to improve the stability of the water supply and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks，resulting in a water outage in Shennan Village。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605123Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:10:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines in Shennan Village，Shengang District，Taichung City，to improve water supply stability and water quality safety。The scheduled water outage runs from 2026年10月27日18:49 to 10月28日18:30。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605125Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:18:40 +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/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605126Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:50:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines on Xian Street and elsewhere in Fengyuan District，Taichung City，to improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks。Affected areas include Xian and Xishi villages in Fengyuan District。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605202Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is contracting out inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment at Mingde Water Treatment Plant，affecting water service in multiple villages in Miaoli County。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605140Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心After Typhoon Chiang Saen，pressure at a pressure-reducing valve on Provincial Highway 26’s Ping’e Highway section became abnormal。台灣自來水公司 will conduct emergency repairs and inspections on October 28，causing a water outage in some areas of Checheng Township and Hengchun Township，Pingtung County。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605127Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency pipeline work in some villages in Anding District，Tainan City，in coordination with drainage work by 安定公所，resulting in a water outage。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605129Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:50:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心A water leak in front of No. 81，Lane 840，Section 1，Zhongzheng East Road，Dayuan District，is being repaired，resulting in lower water pressure and an outage in some areas。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605128Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:50:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines on Baoyi Road，Baokang Road and other roads in Chiayi City，resulting in a water outage in some areas of Houhu Village，East District，Chiayi City。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605133Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:40:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is conducting a pipeline network isolation survey and water meter maintenance to improve water quality and strengthen supply stability，resulting in a water outage in some villages in Yangmei District，Taoyuan City。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605131Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:40:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is carrying out a water outage in Gangdong Village，Kouhu Township，Yunlin County，for a pipeline replacement project on Zhongzheng Road in Kouhu Township. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605130Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:40:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines，cutting water service in Mingli Village，Qianzhen District，and Wufu and Fuxing villages，Fengshan District，Kaohsiung City，from 2026年10月27日至28日。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605132Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:27:50 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605134Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:20:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will connect old and new pipelines as part of the 115-116年度 Shengu Plant pipeline network improvement project，cutting water service in Nanqiao Village，Yilan City，Yilan County，from 2026年10月27日至28日。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605102Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:57:20 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The subjects used for admissions under the 116學年度 university application system have been announced。Among 2240 programs，the largest group requires 3 subjects；339 programs require only 1 subject，including 207 that consider only Chinese。Experts say the trend reflects declining birthrates，with lower-tier schools lowering their standards to attract students，while some top universities such as 陽明交大 are adjusting subjects to align with their departments’ specialties。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605099Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:54:07 +0900Taiwan公視新聞近期高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院及高雄長庚醫院發生醫師猝逝事件，引發過勞討論。衛福部長石崇良表示將調整臨床負荷，包括下調論文發表比例、推動評鑑自動化以減少行政負擔，並與醫療品質策進會討論調整教學醫院評鑑制度。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605098Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:52:52 +0900Taiwan公視新聞An elementary school special education teacher in Pingtung has been reported by fellow teachers and parents for repeated misconduct。The school has convened a school affairs meeting and requested an investigation by the Special Review Committee。全教產 called for risk isolation measures to be implemented。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605097Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:51:28 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Independent legislator Ko Chin-sum，accused of corruption involving fraudulent claims for assistant expenses and the illegal import of rapid test kits，pleaded not guilty at her first court appearance on the 27th。She said she had fully authorized aide Chang Chun-chieh to handle administrative matters。Key witness Chang Chun-chieh has been on the run for more than 50 days after jumping bail in early September；police have accumulated 6.2 million in reward money for tips，and his whereabouts remain unknown，potentially affecting the course of the trial。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605101Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:49:50 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A tractor-trailer collided with a motorcycle on Zhangshui Road in Changhua City，killing a married couple。The driver said a blind spot prevented him from noticing the crash。Police statistics show that 11 injury or fatality crashes have occurred at the intersection in the past year。The case was referred for investigation on suspicion of negligent homicide。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605100Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:45:09 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Japan’s new tax-free system takes effect on November 1。Visitors must pay tax-inclusive prices and claim refunds when departing，a measure intended to prevent goods from being resold。The new system abolishes the spending cap at a single store，but shoppers should be aware of service fees and possible queues。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261027-21/index-en-p2.html#n3605103Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:29:12 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The French student movement has sparked a wave of Gen Z protests across Europe，with students and workers in various countries continuing to demonstrate over issues including the cost of living，education investment and defense budgets。