https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 400 items from 10 sources; Taiwan, 272 items from 14 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/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619626Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:34:35 +0900Taiwan公開資訊觀測站大略-KY announced that it had received an accountant's special review report on internal controls, with an unqualified opinion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619115Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article compiles the top 10 most beautiful heroines in modern Chinese romance dramas of the past 3 years, based on character portrayals and online discussion of dramas broadcast from October 2023 to October 2026. Wang Churan takes the top spot, while Zhang Ruonan and Zhao Lusi rank second and third, respectively. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619114Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The OECD released its PISA 2025 ranking for computational problem-solving, with Macao taking the top spot and Taiwan ranking 5th. Asian students excelled thanks to strong math foundations; Europe and the United States also performed well, with the U.S. ranking 15th. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619113Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒SK海力士 benefited from the AI boom, with third-quarter operating profit surging 7 times to 83.3 trillion won. The company announced an additional 60 trillion won in shareholder returns and said its production capacity is sold out through 2029, while the HBM shortage will continue until 2030, sending its share price sharply higher. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619116Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A yes123求職網 survey in October 2026 found that 60.6% of respondents aged 45 and older who had retired and returned to work took a pay cut. Insufficient retirement savings, contributing to household expenses and caring for elderly family members were the main reasons for returning to work, while 84.1% faced age discrimination. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619117Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:57:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒At the Central Standing Committee meeting on the 28th, KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun said the Taipei mayoral race had become a close fight and emphasized that turnout would be key to victory. She announced the creation of a “citizen election-monitoring system” in response to allegations of electoral unfairness, urged pan-blue supporters to return home to vote on Nov. 28, and criticized polls for being heavily influenced by short-term events. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619118Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:50:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT legislator Weng Hsiao-ling slammed Lai Ching-te and Cho Jung-tai for trampling Taiwan’s democracy and rule of law, listing 7 welfare bills that have not been implemented as a “debt-dodging list.” Regarding amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, Cho Jung-tai cited procedural irregularities and hinted that he would not countersign them. Weng urged voters to punish the DPP in the Nov. 28 election. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619119Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:47:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 30th typhoon, Fengshen, has intensified into a super typhoon and is forecast to turn north over waters south of Japan on Sunday, posing no direct threat to Taiwan. Weather expert Jia Xinxing forecast 2 stages of weather ahead, with the northeast monsoon strengthening from Nov. 2 and bringing significant rain to Yilan and Hualien. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619120Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:35:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Citing recommendations from the U.S. Department of State and Travel+Leisure, this article details safety precautions for travelers staying at accommodations at home and abroad. It covers assessing the surroundings before booking, 7 room-safety checks after check-in, and practical advice on keeping key cards secure and avoiding meetings with strangers, with the aim of reducing travel risks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619121Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:31:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒輝達 and 甲骨文 announced an expansion of Vera Rubin deployment to a scale of millions of kilowatts, and made Vera Rubin NVL72 and Vera CPU available on OCI to support AI agent and model computing needs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619123Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article looks back at Taiwan under martial law in the 1960s and 1970s, when the government strictly cracked down under the Police Offenses Act on long hair, bell-bottoms and other clothing and hairstyles deemed “outlandish.” Police carried out large-scale sweeps and forced people to get haircuts. The relevant provisions became invalid after martial law was lifted in 1987 and the Police Offenses Act was repealed in 1991, safeguarding social freedoms and individual liberty. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619122Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒全聯即溶咖啡貨架前，網友針對想戒糖又怕苦的消費者展開討論。雀巢金牌與西雅圖白咖啡獲高票推薦，內行建議選擇中重焙產品，並提倡以黑咖啡加鮮奶取代含奶精的二合一飲品以追求更健康。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619124Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:23:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s highway toll collector profession ended on Dec. 30, 2013, with the full launch of ETC, and 947 employees were laid off. The event marked a historic shift from manual toll collection to electronic toll collection and reflected advances in Taiwan’s transportation technology and changing times. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619125Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:23:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The new amendments to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, drafted by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, are set to take effect on October 31, 2026. The amendments significantly increase penalties for drug-impaired driving, refusing a drug test, repeat offenses and passengers in the same vehicle, with the aim of improving road safety and stamping out drug-impaired driving. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619126Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:23:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The campaign headquarters of Kuomintang Taitung County magistrate candidate Wu Xiuhua released the campaign video 《臺東無限》 on the 28th. The video conveys hopes for Taitung's future, covering young people, families, care for older people and cultural heritage, and calls on local residents to unite and create boundless possibilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619127Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:20:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan is set to hold its 九合一 election in late November, with the Taipei mayoral race heating up as Shen Po-yang's poll numbers rebound. Beijing has criticized Shen through 國台辦 and has been accused of conducting cognitive warfare. The New Taipei City race and the performance of political second-generation candidates are also in focus. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619128Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The vote count in Israel's 26th Knesset election showed that neither the Netanyahu nor Eisenkot camp won a majority of seats, while market volatility sent the shekel lower. Military voter turnout hit a record high, and the count of a large number of double-envelope ballots will determine the final coalition picture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619129Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:14:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Media commentator Lo Wang-che compared the latest Taipei mayoral polls from 《ETtoday民調雲》 and 《聯合報》, noting that Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang each lead in one poll, making the outcome hard to predict. Neither candidate has a key trump card in the final 30 days, shifting the focus of the race to avoiding mistakes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619130Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:10:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming announced plans to advance a “special law on urban forests” by the end of the year. It aims to regulate procedures for tree removal and pruning, prevent old trees from being felled without cause, and protect trees as living things and infrastructure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619131Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:07:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On the eve of the 2026 Taipei mayoral election, DPP candidate Shen Po-yang drew number 3. Former President Chen Shui-bian recalled on social media how Shen ran onto a stage as a young child 32 years ago, and predicted that he would become mayor 32 years after Chen did. The remark sparked heated online discussion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619132Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:05:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Serbia held parliamentary elections, with the party of pro-China President Aleksandar Vučić losing to the student-led “Student List,” which won a majority of seats. The new government has emphasized anti-corruption and transparency, putting China-Serbia ties in line for adjustment, while EU accession has become a key variable. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619133Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:04:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks rallied on the strength of U.S. equities, surging 939 points on the 28th to reclaim the 47,000-point level. Foreign investors swung from selling to buying 15.9 billion, while investment trusts bought for 12 straight sessions. The 三 major institutional investors recorded combined net buying of nearly 29.9 billion, signaling a strong return of funds. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617795https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617795Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:01:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Transportation and Communications is considering revising the law in response to a surge in drug-impaired driving cases involving micro electric scooters (up 717% year over year). It proposes tougher penalties on par with those for cars and motorcycles, with fines of up to 450,000 and vehicle confiscation. It also plans to shorten the notice period for impounded vehicles involved in drunk or drug-impaired driving cases to 1 month, addressing a shortage of storage space. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617794https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617794Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications released Tainan tourism figures for January to August 2026. Guohua-You'ai Shopping District took the top spot with 21.67 million visits, surpassing Chihkan Tower and the Anping Recreation Area and highlighting the popularity of local cuisine and shopping district culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617793https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617793Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒網路溫度計DailyView published a ranking of online discussion about children's extracurricular activities, with language learning in first place, followed by sports and fitness and visual arts. The survey found that parents value their children's interests and tend to let them try things they enjoy to support their development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617796Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:59:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒是方電訊（6561）公布2026年第三季財報，EPS達4.31元，毛利率升至51.5%，受惠於LY2客戶進駐及高毛利服務增長，預期全年營收獲利創新高。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617797Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:51:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese phone brands HTC and 華碩 once achieved impressive sales. HTC topped the U.S. market in 2011, while 華碩 ZenFone shipments peaked in 2015. But product yield issues, patent litigation, and competition from Chinese brands led both companies to decline. HTC's revenue in 2024 fell to NT$3.08 billion, and it posted losses for 6 consecutive years. 華碩 also announced it would stop developing new phone models, marking a turning point in the rise and fall of Taiwan's phone industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617798Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:48:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A woman surnamed Liao in Kaohsiung was injured after falling into an uncovered roadside drainage ditch and sought 940,000 in compensation from the Water Resources Bureau. The court found there were no warning signs at the scene and no illegal parking, and ordered the bureau to pay more than 310,000. The case may still be appealed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617799Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:46:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒凌霄航太 held a brand launch press conference at Taipei 101 and announced it had signed MOUs with U.S. companies Rajant and SiMa.ai. Chairman 羅正方 stressed the importance of developing the supply chain through international markets and proposed the concept of 'distributed manufacturing' to cope with market fluctuations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617800Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:39:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former Kuomintang chair Hung Hsiu-chu criticized a minority in Taiwan at a Fuzhou symposium, saying they had been influenced by the legacy of Japan's imperialization policies and were 'taking the enemy as their father.' Mainland Affairs Council Minister 邱垂正 strongly rebutted her, stressing that the Republic of China is a sovereign, independent state. Citing polls showing that most people reject rule by the Chinese Communist Party, he urged Hung not to denigrate the country. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617801Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:38:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒桂冠 Foods is launching Snoopy family crossover tangyuan for the start of winter, with new pistachio and mushroom braised pork flavors. Limited-edition gift sets go on sale Nov. 6 and include 5 randomly selected character spoons, bringing traditional craftsmanship together with a feel-good IP to capture the winter dessert market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617802Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:36:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒信誼基金會 released a survey on parent-teacher relations in kindergartens, finding that discussing children's developmental assessments was the main source of pressure (41.2%). It also noted that most teachers face challenges caring for children with special needs, and that negative news affects their enthusiasm for teaching, calling for a healthy early childhood education environment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617803Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:36:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration has released the 2027 government work calendar. The total number of days off rises to 121, with no make-up workdays. The Lunar New Year break lasts 7 days and can be extended to 16 days using annual leave. Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers' Day fall on weekdays and do not create extended breaks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617805Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Research by Hsu Ching-yen of National Taiwan University reveals that Taiwan blue magpies practice cooperative breeding. In the Yangmingshan area, 97% of breeding groups have helpers, mostly male offspring who stay home to help raise the young, a behavior that aids gene transmission and family survival. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617804Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Transport Minister Chen Shih-kai confirmed that reaching this year's target of more than ten million international visitors to Taiwan will be difficult because conflict in the Middle East is affecting global travel. In response to a lawmaker's proposal for conditional entry by mainland Chinese tourists, the Ministry of Transportation said it would work to assess the idea. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617806Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:29:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒During the U.S. midterm elections, Democrats have turned AI data centers into a campaign battleground. The DCCC issued a guide targeting Republican candidates, accusing them of supporting tax breaks and accepting donations, while highlighting the impact of data centers on electricity and living costs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617807Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:27:24 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-lung denied in the Legislative Yuan that Taiwan was facing a cash crunch, saying that a drop in domestic banks' LCR to 120% was reasonable and reflected changing demand for funds. He stressed that Taiwan has ample excess savings and forecast that inflation would fall below 2% next year, unless energy subsidies are withdrawn and oil prices rise; otherwise, prices should remain under control. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617808Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:25:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒U.S. personal finance platform MoneyLion outlines 4 ways to save on travel: airline stopover programs, repositioning cruises, home swaps and off-season travel. It highlights free half-day tours and shopping voucher offers at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport for international transit passengers, helping them cut travel costs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617809Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:23:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒財信傳媒 Chairman Hsieh Chin-ho analyzed the results of Brazil's presidential election, saying that the victory of left-wing President Lula caused the market to crash, triggering a triple sell-off in stocks, currency and bonds. Lula defeated Jair Bolsonaro's son with 51.79% of the vote; his pro-China stance and left-wing platform were seen as the main reasons for the market plunge. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617810Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:20:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The U.S. midterm elections will be held on Nov. 3, with control of Congress at stake. Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 37%, and Republicans hold only a slim advantage in the House of Representatives. A Democratic victory would obstruct Trump’s policies and could trigger investigations or impeachment. The result is also seen as a referendum on Trump’s performance in office and could affect the 2028 election. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619151Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒KMT candidate Huang Yu-wen accused the DPP of interfering in the nine-in-one elections through judicial searches, internal polling and online bullying, and called for a return to fair competition. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619152Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government’s Economic Development Bureau has promoted a program to accelerate rooftop solar installations in households. As of Oct. 22, year 115, it ranked first nationwide on all three indicators: approved applications, subsidized capacity and subsidy amount, demonstrating concrete results. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617811Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:12:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks rebounded 939 points on Wednesday and retook the quarterly moving average. Expert Tu Chin-lung said 46,000 points and the half-year moving average provide bottom support. He has already bought the dip in 台積電 and is bullish on turnaround stocks such as memory chips and CCL, forecasting a promising Lantern Festival rally. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619154Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Wang Hsin-yi, a KMT candidate for the Taipei City Council, drew number 5 in the ballot-number draw for the 2026 nine-in-one elections, matching Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s number. Wang called it a good omen and pledged to continue serving residents in the Da’an and Wenshan districts, hoping they would both win reelection. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617812https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617812Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:08:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih recognized the Zhuwei High School rugby team and Hsing Wu High School women’s soccer team at a city government meeting for winning championships, presenting each with NT$200,000 in training funds. Zhuwei High School went undefeated in five matches in the year 115 national rugby league, while Hsing Wu High School won all four of its matches in the National Youth Cup, showcasing the strength of school sports in New Taipei. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617813https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617813Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:03:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long told the Legislative Yuan that foreign investors had made more than US$200 billion in profits from the Taiwan stock market’s rally and remitted large sums abroad, exceeding Taiwan’s trade surplus and causing the New Taiwan dollar to weaken. The central bank has set no specific defense line, intervening only to stabilize the exchange rate when the market behaves abnormally. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617336Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒外媒《Android Authority》舉辦票選，三星Galaxy S26 Ultra擊敗對手成為iPhone 18 Pro系列最佳Android替代機，憑藉頂級硬體與智慧防窺螢幕獲高評價。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617337Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:52:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In summer 2026, 賽門鐵克 uncovered a hacker-built autonomous attack AI agent in “Skynet mode.” The tool hijacks unprotected LLM endpoints through LLMjacking and uses jailbreak prompts to force models to ignore safety restrictions, autonomously planning and carrying out attacks such as scanning, intrusion, crypto mining and data theft, with the aim of obtaining free inference computing resources. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617338Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:52:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Xi Jinping used a condolence message on the death of Yasuo Fukuda to make a rare call for Japan’s incumbent leaders to adhere to the four Sino-Japanese political documents, a move interpreted as a warning over Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan. Relations between China and Japan have deteriorated over the Taiwan issue, high-level dialogue has stalled, and the prospects for talks at APEC remain unclear. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617339Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:46:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A contractor’s negligence put the personal information of 1,573 candidates at potential risk of exposure through the Central Election Commission’s asset declaration system. The commission has made emergency fixes and launched an investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617340Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:38:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Several well-known restaurant groups are offering limited-time deals in October 2026, including lobster from 夏慕尼 based on ID numbers, a name-based offer from 王品牛排, and a discounted A5 wagyu deal at 屋馬燒肉. In addition, 森森燒肉, 肉次方 and other barbecue and hot pot restaurants are offering receipt redemptions, movie tie-ins, and birthday discounts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617341Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:37:24 +0900Taiwan風傳媒銘傳大學副教授杜聖聰分析2026九合一台北市長選戰五份民調，中位數顯示蔣萬安41%對沈伯洋42.8%，差距微小。他指出綠營動員已頂，藍營基本盤雖在但民眾黨支持者未完全回流，加上沈伯洋陣營敘事完整且網路聲量佔優，導致選情膠著。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617342Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:27:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration said the draft Act on Adjustments to Remuneration for Military, Civil Service and Education Personnel was approved by the Executive Yuan on June 8, 2026, but has not been sent to the Legislative Yuan because other urgent bills are being prioritized and the government is still reviewing its legislative schedule. KMT legislator Hsu Yu-chen criticized the slow progress and urged the opposition to push for a CPI threshold to be written into law, while the personnel agency warned that a formula-based system could affect resource allocation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617343Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:15:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒DPP New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui and former president Tsai Ing-wen visited a temple in Luzhou together on the 28th. Tsai praised Su’s record of service in New Taipei and revealed that Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang’s campaign foundations came from Su’s guidance. Su said her team had assembled a strong lineup and put forward several policy proposals on the economy and local development, vowing to campaign with a positive and upbeat attitude. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617344Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:14:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Changhua County Government opened a new multipurpose public service facility in Tianzhong Township on the 28th, bringing together a childcare center, parent-child center and community activity center. The project aims to address the declining birthrate, provide affordable childcare and improve local community resources. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619166Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:06:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2027 Taiwan Lantern Festival will be held in Miaoli, where 群聯電子 has been invited to create the “Woven Light Core” installation for the corporate lantern zone. Centered on the company’s Pascari enterprise SSD, the installation combines bamboo-weaving techniques with technological lighting effects to showcase the fusion of Miaoli’s technology and culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619167Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Asian University Women's Softball Championship closed in Nantou County, with Japan taking the title. The international event fostered exchanges among university players from across Asia. The Nantou County Government said it would continue to build on the local softball foundation and seek more opportunities for international exchanges to raise the county's international profile. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3617345Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:04:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Labor clarified that the 2027 zero-fee policy for migrant workers applies only to manufacturing and fishing, rejecting online claims that the NT$190,000 figure is a current, unreasonable brokerage fee. Future B2B direct hiring will reduce costs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619204Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:10:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Yangmei District, Taoyuan City, after a pipe break cut off water in Yangming Village. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619202Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:10:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for several villages in Fengyuan District, Taichung City, as crews repaired a broken pipe at No. 223, Yuanhuan South Road. The outage is scheduled from 16:06 to 20:00 on Oct. 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619201Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:10:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Taoyuan City due to repairs to a leak at Lane 79, Jinshan Street, Pingzhen. The outage affects several villages in Zhongli and Pingzhen districts and is scheduled from 16:09 to 17:00 on Oct. 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619205Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司發布嘉義市西區重興里友忠路827巷5弄附近因水管遭挖破導致停水的警報，影響時間為2026年10月28日15:51至17:00。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619203Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:57:04 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心國家通訊傳播委員會 issued an update saying that landline communication outages in Yilan County, Nantou County, Pingtung County and several other areas had all been repaired. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619206Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:50:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for several villages in Zhushan Township, Nantou County, as crews repair a broken pipe on Dazhong Road. Affected areas include Xiaping, Zhongshan, Zhonghe, Zhongqi, Zhushan, Zhuwei, Yanhe and Yunlin villages. The outage is scheduled from 15:41 to 18:30 on Oct. 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619272Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:40:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心To improve water quality and strengthen supply stability in the Shulin area, 台灣自來水公司 will coordinate with Phase (2) of the MRT Yongqian advancement project to carry out a water shutdown for the connection work on the 1350mm pipeline on Daan Road. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619209Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:20:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Miaoli City, Miaoli County, as pipeline repairs affect Zhongmiao and Qingmiao villages. The outage is scheduled from 15:14 to 18:00 on Oct. 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619208Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:20:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for repairs to a 50mmPVCP pipeline at the Erkengpu pressurization station in Qingshan Village, Dongshan District, Tainan City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619207Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:18:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署發布寶山第二水庫自由溢流訊息，影響新竹縣寶山鄉、峨眉鄉及新竹市東區、北區、香山區，請沿岸民眾注意並遠離河床。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619212Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:50:13 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage update for Tianxin Village, Daxi District, Taoyuan City, due to routine leak repairs in front of No. 2, Lane 70, Zhonghua Road. The outage is scheduled from 14:20 to 20:30 on Oct. 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619211Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:50:13 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage update for Douliu City, Yunlin County, affecting Bade and Wenhua villages. The outage is scheduled from 14:43 to 17:00 on Oct. 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619210Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:50:13 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is carrying out pipe disconnection and connection work for a water supply extension project in Fanlong Village and other areas of Changzhi Township, Pingtung County, resulting in partial water outages and reduced water pressure in the area. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619215https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619215Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:20:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 said a pipe break and emergency repairs have caused a water outage in Wantan and Yanguan villages, Zhongpu Township, Chiayi County. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619213https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619213Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:18:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署發布湖山水庫自由溢流至北港溪之更新訊息，影響雲林縣及嘉義縣多處鄉鎮，請民眾注意並遠離河床。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619214Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:10:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Yanshui District, Tainan City, as crews conduct emergency repairs to a broken pipeline. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619216https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619216Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:50:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is conducting a district metering and leak-sealing test on the water network in Dachi, Chixi and Chidong villages, Xiyu Township, Penghu County, resulting in a water outage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619219Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:40:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City, as crews repair a leaking pipeline at the intersection of Nansan Road in the Qianzhen Export Processing Zone. The outage affects Zhenbei Village and is scheduled from 13:30 to 17:00 on Oct. 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619218Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:40:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Guashan, Shishan, Xinshan, Tongshan and Lianxin villages in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, as crews repair a broken pipe on Fifth Road. The outage is scheduled from 13:34 to 16:30 on Oct. 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619217https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619217Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:40:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for several villages in Guanmiao District, Tainan City, due to emergency repairs to a broken pipe. Affected areas include Songjiao, Huayuan and Xiangyang villages. Water service is expected to resume at 17:00 on Oct. 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619224Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:20:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司因台東系統管線汰換工程，於2026年10月29日每日08:30至16:00對臺東市中華里實施停水。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619220Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:20:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心A regional water outage will be implemented in Zhongren Village, Chenggong Township, Taitung County, to allow temporary pipeline relocation for a drainage ditch repair project by 成功鎮公所. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619221Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:40:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Xiaguoli in Bali District and Taipingli in Linkou District, New Taipei City, due to emergency repairs to a burst pipe. The outage will last from 12:37 to 17:00 on October 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619222Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:30:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs to a leak beside No. 38-16, Baiji Road, in Sanxia District, causing a water outage in Dapuli, Zhongzhengli and Jiatianli in Sanxia District, New Taipei City. The outage will last from 12:21 to 17:00 on October 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619223Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:20:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Minxiong Township and Xingang Township in Chiayi County due to emergency repairs to a leak in front of No. 209, Niudoushan. The affected areas include Shanzhong Village and Sanjian Village. The outage takes effect from noon to five in the afternoon on October 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619176https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619176Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:38:33 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Israeli election exit polls show the opposition “Change Bloc” alliance, led by Gadi Eisenkot, narrowly leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc by about 2 to 3 seats. Voter turnout hit its highest level since 1999. With no single party securing a majority, an alliance of Arab parties could play a key role, and the final results will take several days to confirm. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619182https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619182Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:29:56 +0900Taiwan公視新聞外交部長林佳龍表示台美關係正轉型為合夥人，擬打造新共生夥伴關係。美國總統川普第2任期迄今兩度宣布對台軍售總額超111億美元，雙方簽署ART及「矽盛世宣言」。針對台灣加入CPTPP進度，林佳龍支持設立常設行政機構以加速審查，並指出中國政治因素為最大阻礙。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619192Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:23:03 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Residents in Xinying District have long been troubled by unexplained odors. Tainan’s Environmental Protection Bureau said the district received 848 environmental nuisance complaints from January to September this year, and 400 cases have been cited, with fines exceeding NT$5.57 million. The bureau said it will combine AI with sensor technology to step up inspections, while the Agriculture Bureau will help livestock farms improve odor-control equipment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619193Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:19:17 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming said 環境部 and 北科大 signed a memorandum of cooperation to promote smart energy efficiency and climate-resilient governance. In the future, technology will be used to improve urban energy efficiency, create digital ID cards for urban trees, and conduct visual simulations using digital twin systems to optimize urban greening and environmental planning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619196https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619196Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:14:26 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Kuroshio Ocean Education Foundation compiled 20 years of records, confirming a resident population of goose-beaked whales off Hualien and Taitung. Image comparisons identified at least 26 individuals, with some records spanning more than 10 years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619195Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:11:01 +0900Taiwan公視新聞美國休士頓動物園 has sent a male bongo antelope named Harris, aged over 3, to 台北市立動物園 to help preserve genetic diversity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619194Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:05:37 +0900Taiwan公視新聞環團批評南科4期開發案對草鴞生存構成威脅，指出棲地補償面積不增反減，質疑台積電董事長魏哲家讓草鴞數量成長至400隻的目標恐難達成；南科管理局回應將調整規劃並評估替代方案。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619191https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619191Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:58:29 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A crane truck was swept into the sea by typhoon-driven waves at Fugang Fishing Harbor, obstructing the channel. After coordination between the county government and the contractor, divers helped locate the truck during the day on the 28th, and a tugboat successfully lifted the crane ashore. The truck’s chassis is still being salvaged. Ferry departures have been delayed, disrupting services between Green Island and the mainland and affecting visitors’ itineraries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619190https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619190Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:54:56 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A survey by 信誼基金會 found differences between preschool teachers and parents in their views on cooperation. Teachers’ recommendations for assessments of children’s development were the biggest factor affecting parent-teacher relationships. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619189https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619189Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:50:50 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A girl in Taichung was shouted at and slapped by her father in public after she failed to bring her medication, causing her to fall. 台中市社會局 proactively visited the family and confirmed the girl’s safety. It will order the father to attend parenting education under the Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act. Social welfare groups urged early intervention through a 3-tier prevention support network to prevent cycles of violence and childhood trauma. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619188https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619188Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:44:47 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Yilan County currently subsidizes its senior dining halls NT$30 per person per meal. Rising prices have increased the burden on communities, prompting local representatives to recommend raising the subsidy to NT$50. The county government said this year's subsidy has already been increased by NT$10 and decided to provide an additional month of administrative funding before the end of the year to help communities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619187https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619187Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:27:42 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A fire broke out at a garment factory warehouse in Luzhu, Kaohsiung, on the evening of the 27th, burning an area of about 400 square meters. Firefighters dispatched 23 vehicles and 62 personnel to battle the blaze. There were no casualties, and the fire was extinguished shortly before 11 p.m. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619185https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619185Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:22:58 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Police said the Road Traffic Act does not clearly define which substances are controlled drugs, making enforcement difficult. They have sent a letter recommending that 交通部 improve the regulations; 交通部 responded that it would arrange a meeting to discuss the matter. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619184https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619184Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:20:40 +0900Taiwan公視新聞South Korea believes North Korea has deployed 3 older 122mm self-propelled howitzers near the border. The move is seen as a diplomatic gesture accompanying Pyongyang's protest to the 聯合國安理會 over South Korea's landmine case, intended to intimidate on both military and political fronts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619183https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619183Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:19:18 +0900Taiwan公視新聞交通部民航局 reported to 立法院 on the relocation of Songshan Airport, saying differences in aircraft types could reduce flight efficiency at 桃園機場 to fewer than 30 movements per hour. Legislators raised concerns about transportation arrangements, while the chairman of 桃園機場 said there was room for development. On the return of Taiwanese airlines to Russian airspace, 交通部民航局 emphasized that operators would make their own assessments and decisions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619181https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619181Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:16:02 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Central bank Governor Yang Chin-long told the Legislative Yuan that, in response to fluctuations in the Taiwan dollar exchange rate, the central bank was intervening as needed under its 'willow theory' to maintain stability. He said foreign investors taking profits was the main reason for the currency's weakness and denied that the market was experiencing a cash crunch, saying tight liquidity was due to AI expansion investments and a buoyant Taiwan stock market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619180https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-15/index-en-p6.html#n3619180Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:14:20 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Lin Yi-min, a representative of Baozhong Township in Yunlin County, cut the sanitation team's budget, angering a man surnamed Chen. The latter led friends into Lin's home, where they beat him and damaged property. Prosecutors indicted 11 people on charges including disrupting public order and assault.