# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-28 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 7 of 7

One 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.

## Chiang Wan-an to launch 'Citizens Take the Stage'; Shen Po-yang says soapboxes are not intellectual property | PTS News PNN

- Published: 2026-10-28T14:12:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833267
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460700-en.html
- anchor: #n3619179

Chiang Wan-an is set to launch the 'Citizens Take the Stage' event. Shen Po-yang responded that soapboxes are not intellectual property; Su Chiao-hui, Lee Chuan and Hou Yu-ih are actively campaigning and canvassing for votes.

Facts:
- Ballot position No. 1
- No. 3
- The 28th
- New Taipei’s 29 districts
- The evening of the 27th
- Neihu's 737 Night Market

## Exit polls show neither bloc winning a majority in Israel's parliamentary election on the 27th | PTS News PNN

- Published: 2026-10-28T14:07:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833268
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460699-en.html
- anchor: #n3619178

Exit polls in Israel's parliamentary election showed that the opposition bloc led by Eisenkot was projected to win 53 seats, while Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc was projected to win 50. Neither side reached the 61-seat threshold. Likud was expected to become the largest party, although the right-wing bloc lost seats. Turnout reached 77.7%, the highest since 1999.

Facts:
- 53 seats
- 50 seats
- 61 seats
- 77.7%

## Bolsonaro Jr. flees after losing Brazil presidential race; U.S. confirms it will issue visas to his family | PTS News PNN

- Published: 2026-10-28T13:34:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833269
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460698-en.html
- anchor: #n3619177

After losing the Brazilian presidential election, Bolsonaro Jr. fled to the United States. With U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio coordinating, the Trump administration approved his entry and issued visas to his family.

Facts:
- 81st birthday
- 45-year-old Bolsonaro Jr.

## Van crashes into utility pole in Pingtung's Yanpu; driver dies, 7 migrant workers injured | 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-28T13:34:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833260
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460707-en.html
- anchor: #n3619186
- Companies mentioned: 公視新聞 PNN、屏東基督教醫院、屏東醫院、寶建醫院、榮泉榮民醫院、屏東縣警局交通小隊、屏東縣消防局第一大隊

A van crashed into a utility pole on an embankment road in Yanpu Township, Pingtung. The 56-year-old driver died, while 7 migrant workers and 1 volunteer firefighter in the vehicle were injured and taken to hospital. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

Facts:
- There were 8 people in the vehicle at the time
- Police and firefighters dispatched 20 people to assist
- The vehicle was carrying 7 migrant workers who had completed medical examinations
- 3 of them suffered fractures
- The other 4 suffered external injuries
- The 56-year-old man driving
- About 500 meters from the crash site
- Taken into the operating room for surgery at 23:00
- The surgery was successfully completed at 1:30 on October 28

## 370→450！特斯拉一夜被重新定價 巴克萊喊「加碼」：合併SpaceX恐重塑特斯拉AI版圖

- Published: 2026-10-28T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639110
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460530-en.html
- anchor: #n3619043
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉、SpaceX、巴克萊

Citing the potential of a Tesla-SpaceX merger, 巴克萊 raised its price target for 特斯拉 to $450. Elon Musk confirmed that the two companies have formed committees to assess a merger, aimed at combining computing power and hardware resources, though the market remains cautious about a deal being reached in the short term.

Facts:
- 巴克萊 raised its rating on 特斯拉 from 'equal weight' to 'overweight' and lifted its price target from $370 to $450 per share.
- 特斯拉 and SpaceX have each formed independent special board committees to assess a merger, but the deal structure has not been finalized.
- 特斯拉's Q3 results showed that FSD had 1.74 million active users, up 67% year over year.
- The market estimates that the probability of 特斯拉 and SpaceX formally announcing a merger by the end of 2026 is just 15%.
- 巴克萊 analyst Dan Levy said that, if completed, the merger would make the combined entity more agile in adapting to the shift toward 'software-defined vehicles.'
- 特斯拉's energy business is benefiting from demand from AI data centers, and its energy storage capacity for 2027 is nearly sold out.

## DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng enters top 10 on rich list, but still rents an apartment in Beijing

- Published: 2026-10-28T16:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639371
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460531-en.html
- anchor: #n3619044
- Companies mentioned: 胡潤研究院、DeepSeek、開潤股份、騰訊、寧德時代、君聯資本、吉利汽車產業基金、胡潤集團、華為、中信證券、幻方量化、路透社、財經

DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng made his first appearance at No. 7 on the 2026 Hurun China Rich List, with wealth of 280 billion yuan. The company's valuation has risen to 500 billion yuan, and it is actively preparing for a 2027 listing on the STAR Market, marking a strategic shift from technological breakthroughs toward operating a large AI company.

Facts:
- DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng made his first appearance at No. 7 on the 2026 Hurun China Rich List, with wealth of 280 billion yuan.
- DeepSeek's latest funding round valued the company at about 500 billion yuan before investment.
- DeepSeek plans to build a gigawatt-scale data center in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, with procurement worth more than 40 billion yuan.
- DeepSeek aims to list on the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2027.
- Liang Wenfeng leads a low-key personal life and has rented an apartment in Beijing for many years.
- DeepSeek posted about 150 job openings in September to expand its workforce.
- 開潤股份 invested 2.9 billion yuan to acquire approximately 0.8265% of DeepSeek's equity.

## Google Genie 4 world model debuts! AI generates virtual worlds, sounds and interactive characters in real time

- Published: 2026-10-28T16:20:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639057
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460532-en.html
- anchor: #n3619045
- Companies mentioned: Google、DeepMind、Runway、World Labs、Apptronik

Google DeepMind released the Genie 4 world model, which combines with Gemini to generate interactive virtual environments in real time. A single simulation can run for 2 minutes and supports native audio, advancing the development of AI agents and robot training.

Facts:
- Google DeepMind launched its next-generation world model, Genie 4, bringing AI generation technology into virtual environments that can be explored and interacted with in real time.
- Genie 4 shifts video generation toward real-time interaction, extending the duration of a single simulation to about 2 minutes.
- For the first time in the series, Genie 4 supports native audio generation, including ambient sounds, music and character dialogue.
- Google is bringing the Gemini model into world simulation, with the language model handling planning and reasoning and Genie 4 generating the environment.
- Genie 4 has invited testers from fields including film, gaming, news, education and engineering to explore possible applications.
- Runway has launched GWM Worlds 2, which supports real-time audio and interaction, while World Labs focuses on spatial intelligence.
- Genie 4 simulations currently run for about 2 minutes at a time, and object details may change as the runtime increases.

## Trump: Putin-Zelenskyy meeting to be arranged “soon” in bid to end Russia-Ukraine war

- Published: 2026-10-28T16:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639443
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460533-en.html
- anchor: #n3619046

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he would arrange a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy as soon as possible to end the Russia-Ukraine war, saying negotiations had made progress. The move aims to ease domestic economic pressure and address challenges in the midterm elections; if the meeting succeeds, it would be the first of its kind since the war began.

Facts:
- U.S. President Donald Trump said he would soon arrange a meeting between Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in an effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Trump stressed that the U.S. had made significant progress in Russia-Ukraine negotiations and that talks would not necessarily be limited to an in-person meeting.
- Trump discussed the situation in Russia and Ukraine with Secretary of State Rubio and envoy Witkoff while aboard Air Force One on his way back to Washington.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said trilateral talks are expected to take place in November, aiming to restart stalled peace negotiations.
- Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has yet to achieve a substantive diplomatic breakthrough, and the battlefield remains deadlocked.
- The United States is facing pressure from high oil prices and inflation, sending a warning signal from voters to the governing Republican Party ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

## Taiwan stocks rebound strongly as foreign investors turn bullish and buy back NT$15.9 billion; 3 major institutional investors join in, with net purchases of NT$29.895 billion

- Published: 2026-10-28T16:08:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639449
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460534-en.html
- anchor: #n3619047
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Taiwan stocks surged 2.04% on the 28th, led by technology shares, reclaiming the 47000-point level. Foreign investors made net purchases of NT$15.922 billion, investment trusts recorded net purchases for 12 consecutive months, and the 3 major institutional investors posted combined net purchases of nearly NT$29.9 billion, signaling strong buying demand.

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks closed at 47035.58 points on the 28th, up 939.35 points, or 2.04%.
- Foreign investors made net purchases of NT$15.922 billion on the 28th.
- Investment trusts made net purchases of NT$11.807 billion on the 28th, marking 12 consecutive sessions of net buying.
- Dealers made net purchases of NT$2.165 billion on the 28th.
- The 3 major institutional investors made combined net purchases of NT$29.895 billion on the 28th.

## Is the safest currency becoming “tech collateral”? AI is changing the dollar’s safe-haven calculus. Experts warn that a reversal in the trade could make foreign investor withdrawals a new risk

- Published: 2026-10-28T16:00:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639399
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460077-en.html
- anchor: #n3617718
- Companies mentioned: 野村證券、Convera、富國銀行、加拿大帝國商業銀行、CIBC、加拿大豐業銀行、Scotiabank、CoreWeave

Experts warn that the AI boom is undermining the dollar’s safe-haven status. Foreign inflows of hot money are turning the dollar into a high-beta asset, and a reversal in the AI trade could bring the risk of capital outflows.

Facts:
- 野村證券 head of G10 FX strategy Dominic Bunning believes that if the AI trade reverses, the likelihood of the dollar benefiting will become more uncertain.
- Convera chief FX and macro strategist Kevin Ford said foreign inflows into U.S. stocks have hit a record, while FDI growth has lagged.
- The dollar’s trade-weighted real exchange rate has remained above its long-term average for 12 consecutive years, the longest stretch since 1973.
- Credit default swap (CDS) spreads for companies such as CoreWeave have widened sharply in recent weeks, signaling that risks are spreading.
- The U.S. government has less fiscal room than it did in 2000 and is currently running a massive deficit.

## 〈Taiwan stocks after the close〉Electronics lead gains in CCL and memory chips; market surges 939 points to reclaim the 47000-point threshold

- Published: 2026-10-28T15:56:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639442
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460080-en.html
- anchor: #n3617719
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、日月光投控、台達電、鴻海、廣達、晶豪科、南亞科、華邦電、旺宏、金像電、台燿、台光電、聯茂、東台、上銀、大銀微系統、盟立

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Facts:
- Taiwan stocks closed at 47035.58 points on the 28th, up 939.35 points, reclaiming the 47000-point threshold.
- 台積電 rose NT$25 on the 28th to close at NT$2425.
- 聯發科 surged NT$275 on the 28th to close at NT$4235.
- 金像電 hit its limit-up price of NT$1185 on the 28th, gaining 9.72%.
- 晶豪科 surged 9.98% on the 28th to close at NT$275.5.
- 東台 surged 9.97% on the 28th to close at NT$49.65.
- Taiwan stock trading volume contracted to NT$722.135 billion that day.

## Anthropic's computing capacity spending could reach as much as $567 billion, driving a rebound in AI stocks

- Published: 2026-10-28T15:48:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639056
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460078-en.html
- anchor: #n3617720
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、亞馬遜、Alphabet、Google、輝達、超微半導體

Anthropic's first public offering prospectus disclosed that future spending on computing capacity and infrastructure could reach $567 billion, highlighting a sharp increase in demand for AI computing power and driving a rebound in semiconductor stocks.

Facts:
- Anthropic's future spending on computing capacity and infrastructure could reach as much as $567 billion.
- Anthropic plans to list on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ANT.
- Anthropic使用亞馬遜Trainium、Google TPU、輝達與超微半導體GPU等四種晶片。
- The prospectus estimates that the cost of additional computing capacity from 2028 to 2031 will be about $125 billion to $150 billion, an amount not included in the table of major committed expenditures.

## 廣州白雲機場 passenger numbers return to the top of China’s rankings as the Greater Bay Area’s world-class airport cluster accelerates expansion

- Published: 2026-10-28T15:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639373
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460076-en.html
- anchor: #n3617721
- Companies mentioned: 廣州白雲機場、上海浦東機場、美國亞特蘭大機場、日本東京羽田機場、深圳寶安機場、香港國際機場、北京首都機場、大興機場、天津濱海機場、石家莊正定機場、成都雙流、成都天府、重慶江北

With hardware expansion and route adjustments, 廣州白雲機場 handled 67.029 million passengers in the first 3 quarters, returning to the top of China’s rankings. The Greater Bay Area airport cluster is showing the effects of coordination, with growth outpacing other regions nationwide and demonstrating strong development potential.

Facts:
- 廣州白雲機場 handled a cumulative 67.029 million passengers in the first 3 quarters, up 9.7% year over year.
- After Baiyun Airport’s Terminal 3 and fifth runway entered service, its annual designed passenger capacity rose to 120 million.
- In 2025, passenger traffic across the airport cluster serving the 9 Pearl River Delta cities grew 8.5% year over year, outpacing growth in the Yangtze River Delta, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Chengdu-Chongqing airport clusters.
- In 2025, the 9 Pearl River Delta cities alone handled 168.146 million passengers.
- In 2025, the Yangtze River Delta airport cluster handled 306.441 million passengers.
- In 2025, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei airport cluster handled 158.601 million passengers.
- In 2025, the Chengdu-Chongqing airport cluster handled 151.48 million passengers.

## CISA issues emergency directive with a deadline for patches! Critical PHP vulnerabilities spark wave of precautionary website shutdowns worldwide

- Published: 2026-10-28T15:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639376
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460079-en.html
- anchor: #n3617722
- Companies mentioned: Calif、Wiz、Cloudflare、亞馬遜、SoftBank、PHP基金會

Critical PHP vulnerabilities have drawn global attention. CISA issued an emergency directive requiring patches, while governments and businesses in multiple countries took precautionary steps to shut down websites in response to the risk of potential intrusions.

Facts:
- PHP has 2 highly critical security vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, with risk scores as high as 9.2.
- CISA added the PHP vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog and ordered federal agencies to patch them by a deadline.
- AI-assisted discovery led to the PHP vulnerabilities being found within 2 days, lowering the barrier to attack.
- Within a short time after the vulnerabilities were disclosed, global attack attempts surged to several million.
- Japan’s SoftBank temporarily suspended emergency disaster alert push notifications, including those for earthquakes and tsunamis.
- The PHP vulnerabilities are unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities.
- Experts warn that poorly maintained small websites will create a long-tail effect, posing an ongoing threat of attacks.

## $3.5 trillion! Why does Space want to merge with 特斯拉? Analysts warn it may be a numbers game on the balance sheet

- Published: 2026-10-28T15:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639190
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4459384-en.html
- anchor: #n3617262
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、特斯拉

A potential merger between SpaceX and 特斯拉 has entered the governance process, with the two sides forming independent committees to assess its feasibility while Musk recuses himself from negotiations. The merger is expected to create a $3.5 trillion conglomerate, but it must overcome a high voting threshold and governance concerns.

Facts:
- SpaceX and 特斯拉 have each formed special committees of independent directors to assess the feasibility of a merger.
- SpaceX is valued at about $2 trillion, while 特斯拉 is valued at nearly $1.5 trillion.
- SpaceX posted Q3 revenue of $14.575 billion this year, up 161% year over year.
- SpaceX's capital expenditure for the third quarter reached $19.593 billion, up 185% year over year.
- SpaceX purchased about $151 million worth of Megapack energy storage batteries from 特斯拉 in the third quarter.
- 特斯拉 needs approval from holders of more than 50% of all issued shares for the merger to pass.
- SpaceX's superintelligence (SI) business generated $7.56 billion in revenue, accounting for more than half of total revenue.

## Market movers: Lumentum and Coherent surge; 眾達-KY leads optical communications stocks higher

- Published: 2026-10-28T14:55:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639382
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4459388-en.html
- anchor: #n3617263
- Companies mentioned: Lumentum、Coherent、AXT、眾達-KY、IET-KY、全新、環宇-KY、上詮、波若威、華星光、前鼎、聯鈞、Playground Global、Ayar Labs、PicoJool

Driven by demand for AI infrastructure, U.S. firms including Lumentum surged, spurring Taiwan-listed optical communications stocks including 眾達-KY to hit their daily limit. Lumentum said its capacity is fully booked through 2029, benefiting Taiwan's supply chain.

Facts:
- U.S. optical component makers AXT, Coherent and Lumentum all surged at Tuesday's close.
- Taiwan optical communications stocks 眾達-KY, IET-KY and 全新 hit their daily limit intraday.
- Lumentum's CEO said optical component capacity through early 2029 is fully booked.
- Lumentum said it expects to be unable to meet about seven-tenths of product demand through 2027.
- Ayar Labs and PicoJool, backed by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Playground Global, are entering the silicon photonics and laser light source markets.

## 惠譽 upgrades viability ratings for China's 6 largest banks, citing improved operating conditions and easing credit risks

- Published: 2026-10-28T14:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639378
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4459390-en.html
- anchor: #n3617264
- Companies mentioned: 惠譽、中國工商銀行、中國農業銀行、中國建設銀行、中國銀行、中國郵政儲蓄銀行、交通銀行、招聯、華贏東方證券

惠譽 upgraded the viability ratings of China's 6 largest state-owned banks, reflecting improved operating conditions and easing credit risks. The market reaction was positive.

Facts:
- 惠譽 raised the operating environment (OE) score for 中國銀行業 from "bbb-" to "bbb".
- ICBC, Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank and Bank of China were upgraded from "bbb" to "bbb+"; Postal Savings Bank of China rose from "bbb-" to "bbb"; and 交通銀行 rose from "bb+" to "bbb-".
- 惠譽 said the adjustments reflect structural improvements in China's financial system over the past 5 years, including reduced shadow banking risks and a shift toward net-value-based wealth management products.
- The upgrades for the 4 largest banks were mainly driven by their dominant market positions, exceptionally strong funding and liquidity, and significantly improved risk profiles.

## Analysis: 高盛 says AI's boost to the U.S. economy could peak as early as year-end; watch interest rates and the wealth effect

- Published: 2026-10-28T14:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639361
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4459385-en.html
- anchor: #n3617265
- Companies mentioned: 高盛

In a report dated October 26, 高盛 chief economist Jan Hatzius said AI's boost to U.S. economic growth is expected to peak from late 2026 to early 2027, mainly because its marginal contribution is diminishing, not because of a crash.

Facts:
- 高盛 chief economist Jan Hatzius expects AI's contribution to U.S. economic growth to peak from late 2026 to early 2027.
- Long-term government bond yields in developed markets have risen by an average of about 100 basis points since early 2026. If they stay at current levels, they are estimated to weigh on GDP by a cumulative 0.6%.
- Over the past year, stock market gains fueled by the AI boom contributed 0.4 percentage points to U.S. consumer spending growth through the wealth effect.
- The boost from last year's Big Beautiful Bill, which restored 100% bonus depreciation and allowed businesses to immediately expense equipment costs, is fading.
- Among U.S. non-manufacturing industries, those with higher AI adoption rates show a statistically significant negative correlation between employment growth and AI adoption.
- As tensions in the Middle East rise, energy prices, including gasoline and diesel, have returned to or exceeded their highs from March and April this year.

## 輝達 CDS soar more than 3 times, overtaking Meta! CoreWeave stake and increased AI investment could bring risk exposure

- Published: 2026-10-28T14:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639055
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4459387-en.html
- anchor: #n3617266
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、NVDA、Meta、META、標普全球市場情報、S&P Global Market Intelligence、Benzinga、CoreWeave、CRWV、甲骨文、ORCL、Nebius、NBIS、I/O Fund、Yardeni Research

輝達 CDS costs have soared more than 3 times and surpassed Meta, reflecting market concerns over financing risks in AI infrastructure. This is largely due to close financial ties between 輝達 and cloud operators such as CoreWeave, including equity stakes and purchase commitments, which have made their credit risks highly correlated.

Facts:
- 輝達's 5-year CDS price rose from 39 basis points at the end of 2025 to 127 basis points, a gain of 226%.
- 輝達 bought $2 billion worth of CoreWeave shares at $87.20 per share.
- 輝達 announced a $3 billion investment in Meta's equity offering.
- 輝達's CDS spread currently stands at 127 basis points, higher than Meta's.

## Era of heavy borrowing arrives: Taiwan's personal loan balance hits a record 22.9 trillion yuan

- Published: 2026-10-28T14:11:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639353
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4459386-en.html
- anchor: #n3617267
- Companies mentioned: 台灣房屋集團、台灣房屋集團趨勢中心、台灣央行

台灣房屋集團趨勢中心 of 台灣房屋集團 said the total balance of personal loans across Taiwan reached a record 22.9 trillion yuan as of August this year. Robust stock market activity and inflation have fueled strong borrowing demand, particularly for working capital, driving up the overall balance.

Facts:
- As of August this year, personal loans across Taiwan's banks totaled 22.9 trillion yuan, up 9.2% year over year.
- The balance of personal loans for real estate purchases exceeded 13 trillion yuan, up 3.6% year over year.
- Personal loans for business investment recorded the highest year-over-year growth, at 26.6%.
- This year's personal loan balance increased by about 1.4 trillion yuan from the end of last year, with working capital loans rising by more than 1 trillion, accounting for over 75% of the increase.
- People today increasingly find themselves with "three loans under one roof" or even "five loans under one roof" as they seek access to credit.

## 美股資金大風吹！標普500等權重指數10月逆轉幅度創紀錄、科技巨頭風光不再

- Published: 2026-10-28T14:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639019
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4459389-en.html
- anchor: #n3617268
- Companies mentioned: 標普500、輝達、CoreWeave、Wealth Enhancement、Anthropic、那斯達克、Alphabet、Meta Platforms

10月美股資金流向逆轉，標普500等權重指數大幅領先市值加權指數，反映AI融資瓶頸擔憂導致科技巨頭遭拋售，而傳統類股獲喘息。

Facts:
- 標普500等權重指數10月領先市值加權指數4.1個百分點，創下史上最大逆轉幅度。
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell more than 10% through October 27.
- Anthropic filed pre-IPO financial information on Monday.
- Wealth Enhancement senior investment strategist Ayako Yoshioka said AI financing faces bottlenecks.
- Most U.S. stocks performed weakly in September, with only the information technology sector closing higher.

## 2026 Hamaguchi Goryo International Tsunami and Coastal Disaster Prevention Awareness Award for Distinguished Service (Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award): recipients selected

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/port07_hh_000273.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461139-en.html
- anchor: #n3619735
- Companies mentioned: 国際津波・沿岸防災技術啓発事業組織委員会、(国研) 海・港湾・航空技術研究所 港湾空港技術研究所、関西大学、京都大学、人と防災未来センター、国土交通省、内閣府、国立研究開発法人海上・港湾・航空技術研究所 港湾空港技術研究所、国立研究開発法人土木研究所、(公社)日本港湾協会、(一財)国際臨海開発研究センター、(一財)沿岸技術研究センター、(一財)みなと総合研究財団、(一財)港湾空港総合技術センター、(一財)国土技術研究センター、(一財)河川情報センター、(公財)河川財団、(一財)日本建設情報総合センター、(一財)先端建設技術センター、(一社)国際建設技術協会、(公社)日本河川協会、(一財)水源地環境センター、(公社)全国防災協会、(一社)全国海岸協会、(一財)土木研究センター、(国研)防災科学技術研究所

国際津波・沿岸防災技術啓発事業組織委員会 announced that it has selected Dr. 河田惠昭, specially appointed professor at 関西大学 and director of 人と防災未来センター, for the 2026 Hamaguchi Goryo International Tsunami and Coastal Disaster Prevention Awareness Award for Distinguished Service (Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award). The award ceremony will be held on Reiwa 8年11月11日.

Facts:
- 2026
- Tsunami Disaster Prevention Day (November ５)
- The United Nations General Assembly in Heisei 27年12月
- October 28, Reiwa 8
- Nov. 11, Reiwa 8
- Hirokawa Town was struck by another earthquake and tsunami in 1946, but
- Ansei 元 (1854)

## Deliberations on revising the minimum wage for the fishing industry (squid fishing) to be held—Second meeting of the Fishing Industry (Squid Fishing) Minimum Wage Special Committee, Seafarers’ Subcommittee, Marine Division, Transport Policy Council

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji04_hh_000407.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461138-en.html
- anchor: #n3619734
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、海事局、明治大学、東京海洋大学、全日本海員組合、全国いか釣り漁業協会、株式会社ヤマツ谷地商店

国土交通省 海事局 will hold the Second Fishing Industry (Squid Fishing) Minimum Wage Special Committee meeting of the Seafarers’ Subcommittee, Marine Division, Transport Policy Council, on Reiwa 8年10月30日 to deliberate on the amount of the minimum wage revision for the fishing industry (squid fishing).

Facts:
- ２ members each
- 10:00～11:30

## Deliberations on revising the minimum wage for the marine passenger transport industry to be held—Second meeting of the Marine Passenger Transport Industry Minimum Wage Special Committee, Seafarers’ Subcommittee, Marine Division, Transport Policy Council

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji04_hh_000408.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461137-en.html
- anchor: #n3619733
- Companies mentioned: 全日本海員組合、ハートランドフェリー株式会社、阪九フェリー株式会社

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the second meeting of the Marine Passenger Transport Industry Minimum Wage Special Committee of the Seafarers’ Subcommittee, Marine Division, Transport Policy Council, on Reiwa 8年10月30日 to deliberate on revising the minimum wage for the marine passenger transport industry.

Facts:
- ２ members each
- Oct. 30, Reiwa 8

## Japan and Denmark strengthen maritime cooperation—sign memorandum between their maritime authorities to bolster the maritime industry and promote decarbonization

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji01_hh_000599.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461136-en.html
- anchor: #n3619732
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省海事局、デンマーク海事庁、在京デンマーク大使館、国際海事機関（ＩＭＯ）、経済協力開発機構（ＯＥＣＤ）

The maritime authorities of Japan and Denmark signed an updated “Memorandum of Cooperation in the Maritime Sector” to strengthen the maritime industry and promote decarbonization.

Facts:
- Reiwa 8, Oct. 27 (Tuesday)
- Heisei 29, Oct. 6

## Recall notice (Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS and others)

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005877.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461135-en.html
- anchor: #n3619731
- Companies mentioned: ポルシェジャパン株式会社、ポルシェカスタマーケアセンター

Porsche Japan reported a recall of a total of 95 vehicles, including models in the 911 series, to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism because a manufacturing defect in the center-lock mechanism poses a risk of wheels coming off.

Facts:
- (Total: 95 vehicles)
- October 28, Reiwa 8

## Recall notice (Hitachi ZX125W-6 and others)

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005878.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461134-en.html
- anchor: #n3619730
- Companies mentioned: 日立建機株式会社

日立建機株式会社 has reported a recall of a total of 558 ZX125W-6 and ZX125W-7 excavator-loaders to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Because a manufacturing defect in the travel motor relief valve could prevent the machines from moving forward or backward, the company will replace the parts with modified ones.

Facts:
- Total: 558 units
- Number of defects: 16

## 17th Meeting of the Shinkansen Derailment Countermeasures Council

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tetsudo07_hh_000329.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461133-en.html
- anchor: #n3619729
- Companies mentioned: 北海道旅客鉄道(株)、東日本旅客鉄道(株)、東海旅客鉄道(株)、西日本旅客鉄道(株)、九州旅客鉄道(株)、（独）鉄道建設・運輸施設整備支援機構、（公財）鉄道総合技術研究所、国土交通省

国土交通省 will hold the 17th Meeting of the Shinkansen Derailment Countermeasures Council on Oct. 30 to share information and exchange views on damage to the Kyushu Shinkansen and other matters resulting from the Kumamoto earthquake in July of Reiwa 8.

Facts:
- 17th
- 5 operators
- Oct. 30, Reiwa 8
- 10:30

## Deliberations on revisions to the river improvement basic policies for the Monobe and Ashida river systems — 79th meeting of the River Subcommittee of the Council for Social Infrastructure Development

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/mizukokudo01_hh_000054.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461132-en.html
- anchor: #n3619728
- Companies mentioned: (株)フジテレビジョンコーポレート本部アナウンス局、学校法人先端教育機構事業構想大学院大学

The 79th meeting of the River Subcommittee of the Council for Social Infrastructure Development will be held on Oct. 30 to deliberate revisions to the river improvement basic policies for the Monobe and Ashida river systems, as well as revisions to tsunami inundation assumptions in multiple prefectures.

Facts:
- 79th edition
- Reiwa 8
- October 28
- October 30
- 15:00～17:00

## Promoting the provision of parking spaces for motorcycles and other vehicles in urban areas! — Casebook on securing motorcycle parking facilities published

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/toshi09_hh_000146.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461131-en.html
- anchor: #n3619727

国土交通省 has compiled a casebook of local government initiatives to promote the provision of parking spaces for motorcycles and other vehicles in urban areas. It features examples from 10 cities that have enacted ordinances requiring parking facilities under the Parking Lot Act (Saitama, Kawagoe, Chiba, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Fukuoka and Naha), as well as municipalities addressing the issue through their own ordinances.

Facts:
- The following 10 cities
- Approximately 260 locations
- Approximately 510 parking spaces

## Showcasing the appeal of construction-related industries that support Japan’s national land to students! — Public- and private-sector partnership to share information and secure the next generation of talent

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo14_hh_000001_00387.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461130-en.html
- anchor: #n3619726
- Companies mentioned: 中央大学、国土交通省、建設関連業イメージアップ促進協議会

建設関連業イメージアップ促進協議会 will hold a briefing for students at 中央大学’s Faculty of Science and Engineering on Nov. 5, aiming to secure talent by showcasing the appeal of construction-related industries and presentations by young engineers.

Facts:
- Nov. 5
- Reiwa 8
- Heisei 24

## Holding the 2nd meeting of the Bid and Procurement Working Group of the Study Group on the Future of the Construction Industry as a Sustainable Growth Industry — Discussion of bidding and procurement systems for public works commissioned by local governments

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo13_hh_000001_00366.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461128-en.html
- anchor: #n3619725
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、東洋大学、九州大学、独立行政法人都市再生機構、東京大学

国土交通省 will hold the 2nd meeting of the Bid and Procurement Working Group on Nov. 2 to discuss bidding and procurement systems for public works commissioned by local governments.

Facts:
- As it approaches the 10-year mark
- To be held on Monday, Nov. 2
- 13:00～15:00

## Island festival “Islander 2026” to be held! — More than 170 islands from across Japan will gather to showcase their appeal

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kokudoseisaku11_hh_000144.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461129-en.html
- anchor: #n3619724
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、公益財団法人 日本離島センター、サンシャインシティ

“Islander 2026,” hosted by 国土交通省 and the Japan Islands Center, will be held at サンシャインシティ in Ikebukuro on Nov. 21 and 22 of Reiwa 8. More than 170 islands from across Japan will take part, with relocation consultations and sales of local specialties among the activities.

Facts:
- Celebrating its 34th year
- More than 170 islands across Japan
- Reiwa 8, Nov. 21 (Saturday), 10:00–18:00
- Nov. 22 (Sunday), 10:00–17:00

## Overview of the Coastal Shipping Statistics Monthly Report (July of Reiwa 8)

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/joho05_hh_000924.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461126-en.html
- anchor: #n3619723

Overview of the Coastal Shipping Statistics Monthly Report for July of Reiwa 8, released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Total transport volume increased year on year, as did fuel consumption and voyage distance.

Facts:
- 26,514 thousand tons
- Up 7.2%
- 13,615 million ton-kilometers
- Up 10.3%
- 193,565 thousand liters
- 11,420 thousand kilometers

## 国土交通月例経済（令和８年１０月号）

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/joho03_hh_000240.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461127-en.html
- anchor: #n3619722
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省

国土交通省が令和8年10月号の「国土交通月例経済」を発表。建設分野では2026年8月の元請受注高が前年同月比3.3%増、新設住宅着工戸数は6.1%増となった。交通分野では、JRや民鉄の旅客輸送人員は横ばいまたは微増、航空や貨物輸送は減少傾向にある。

Facts:
- 6 兆 4,897 億円
- Up 3.3%
- 63,974 units
- Up 6.1%
- 3 億 3,008 万人
- 7 億 4,353 万人
- 1,014 万人

## 【Ｌｉｎｋ－Ｕグループ株式会社】Securities Report—13th Fiscal Year (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)

- Published: 2026-10-28T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100ZA5J,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460558-en.html
- anchor: #n3619112
- Companies mentioned: Ｌｉｎｋ－Ｕグループ株式会社

Link-Uグループ株式会社 filed its securities report for the fiscal year ended July 2026, reporting sales of ¥4.8 billion, a pretax loss of ¥380 million and a loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥550 million. The report presents its financial position under IFRS and lists 171 employees.

## 【デジタルグリッド株式会社】Securities Report—10th Fiscal Year (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)

- Published: 2026-10-28T16:41:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100ZAEK,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460425-en.html
- anchor: #n3617925
- Companies mentioned: デジタルグリッド株式会社

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## 【株式会社デリバリーコンサルティング】Securities Report—24th Fiscal Year (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)

- Published: 2026-10-28T16:12:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100ZAJ1,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460227-en.html
- anchor: #n3617861
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デリバリーコンサルティング

株式会社デリバリーコンサルティング filed its securities report for the fiscal year ended July 2026. Sales increased, net profit showed signs of recovery, and the company maintained a healthy equity ratio.

## 【総合商研株式会社】Securities Report—55th Fiscal Year (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)

- Published: 2026-10-28T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100ZAAO,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460063-en.html
- anchor: #n3617717
- Companies mentioned: 総合商研株式会社

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## 【森ヒルズリート投資法人】Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—40th Fiscal Year (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)

- Published: 2026-10-28T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100ZA3V,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460062-en.html
- anchor: #n3617716
- Companies mentioned: 森ヒルズリート投資法人

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## 【株式会社Ｌｉｂｅｒａｗａｒｅ】Securities Report—10th Fiscal Year (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)

- Published: 2026-10-28T15:57:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100ZAH4,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460061-en.html
- anchor: #n3617715
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ｌｉｂｅｒａｗａｒｅ

株式会社Libraware filed its securities report for its 10th fiscal year (2025/08–2026/07) on Oct. 28, 2026. Sales increased, but the company recorded a substantial net loss and expanded its workforce.

## 【株式会社クラシコム】Securities Report—20th Fiscal Year (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)

- Published: 2026-10-28T15:39:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100Z9TW,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4459928-en.html
- anchor: #n3617674
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラシコム

株式会社クラシコム filed its securities report for the 20th fiscal year ended July 2026, reporting sales of more than ¥10.3 billion and an increase in operating profit. Total assets grew to ¥7.1 billion, and its financial foundation remains solid.

Facts:
- The 20th fiscal year had 103 employees and 17 temporary employees.

## 【フリービット株式会社】Securities Report—26th Fiscal Year (2025/05/01–2026/04/30)

- Published: 2026-10-28T15:35:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100ZAC4,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4459920-en.html
- anchor: #n3617672
- Companies mentioned: フリービット株式会社

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## 【いちごホテルリート投資法人】Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—22nd Fiscal Year (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)

- Published: 2026-10-28T15:31:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100ZA9W,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4459890-en.html
- anchor: #n3617574
- Companies mentioned: いちごホテルリート投資法人

いちごホテルリート投資法人 announced its results for the fiscal year ended July 2026. It recorded operating revenue of ¥2.9 billion and operating profit of ¥1.6 billion, with total assets of approximately ¥80.9 billion.

Facts:
- いちごホテルリート投資法人 filed its 22nd-period securities report on October 28, 2026.

## 【株式会社ニッソウ】Securities Report—38th Fiscal Period (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)

- Published: 2026-10-28T15:30:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100ZA5W,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4459889-en.html
- anchor: #n3617573
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニッソウ、株式会社ヤナ・コーポレーション、株式会社ささき、株式会社平成ハウジング

株式会社ニッソウ filed its securities report for the 38th fiscal period (2025/08–2026/07). Although sales increased, both ordinary income and net income turned to losses, and business performance deteriorated.

Facts:
- Ordinary income for the 38th fiscal period was a loss of 51,822 thousand yen.
- The net loss attributable to owners of the parent for the 38th fiscal period was 139,198 thousand yen.
- Cash flow from operating activities for the 38th fiscal period was negative 296,826 thousand yen.

## 【ヘルスケア＆メディカル投資法人】Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—23rd Fiscal Period (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)

- Published: 2026-10-28T15:30:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100ZA9E,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4459888-en.html
- anchor: #n3617572
- Companies mentioned: ヘルスケア＆メディカル投資法人

ヘルスケア＆メディカル投資法人 filed its securities report for the 23rd fiscal period. It reported total assets of 88.5 billion yen and net assets of 38.5 billion yen, and is operating steadily with 48 investment properties.

Facts:
- ヘルスケア＆メディカル投資法人 filed its securities report on October 28, 2026.
- The EDINET code is E31280.

## 【株式会社山王】Securities Report—68th Fiscal Period (2025/08/01–2026/07/31)

- Published: 2026-10-28T15:30:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100ZA1D,,
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4459887-en.html
- anchor: #n3617571
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社山王

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## Passenger cars (ポルシェ 911 Carrera GTS and 9 other models) - Repair

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000036059&screenkbn=03
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461204-en.html
- anchor: #n3619918
- Companies mentioned: ポルシェ

9 ポルシェ models, including the 911 Carrera GTS, are subject to repair due to a defect in the running gear.

Facts:
- Oct. 28, 2026

## パナケイア製薬 “Shin Kurief Gastrointestinal Medicine Plus” — Recall

- Published: 2026-10-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000036054&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3619913
- Companies mentioned: パナケイア製薬

パナケイア製薬 began recalling 「新クリエフ胃腸薬プラス」 after confirming lots with active ingredient levels below the approved standard.

Facts:
- Oct. 27, 2026

## みまつ食品「セブンプレミアム海老焼売」 (sold at ヨークベニマル in North Kanto–Tohoku) - Refund/Recall

- Published: 2026-10-26T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000036057&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3619916
- Companies mentioned: みまつ食品、ヨークベニマル

みまつ食品 will issue refunds and conduct a recall starting October 26, 2026, for 「セブンプレミアム海老焼売」 sold at ヨークベニマル in North Kanto–Tohoku due to mold contamination.

Facts:
- Oct. 26, 2026

## さとう「きぬごし豆腐：鍋八」（バザールタウン篠山 ニュース館で販売） - 返金／回収

- Published: 2026-10-26T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000036053&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3619912
- Companies mentioned: さとう

Refunds and a recall will be carried out starting October 26, 2026, after さとう’s 「きぬごし豆腐：鍋八」 was found to have been sold at バザールタウン篠山ニュース館 past its best-before date (originally 26.10.24).

Facts:
- 26.10.24
- Oct. 26, 2026

## スターバックスコーヒージャパン「チョコレートマカロン」 - 返金／回収

- Published: 2026-10-26T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000036052&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3619911
- Companies mentioned: スターバックスコーヒージャパン

スターバックスコーヒージャパン will issue refunds and conduct a recall starting October 26, 2026, due to possible mold-like contamination of 「チョコレートマカロン」.

Facts:
- Oct. 26, 2026

## NEXT INNOVATION「侍のプリン」 (sold at 近鉄百貨店草津店) - Exchange/Refund

- Published: 2026-10-25T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000036056&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3619915
- Companies mentioned: NEXT INNOVATION、近鉄百貨店草津店

NEXT INNOVATION will offer exchanges or refunds starting October 25, 2026, for 「侍のプリン」 sold at 近鉄百貨店草津店 because the best-before and use-by dates were mislabeled.

Facts:
- Oct. 25, 2026
- 26.11.05
- 26.10.27

## タクス「ソイプロテインスイートポテト風味1kg」（ezobolicのオンラインで販売） - 返金／回収

- Published: 2026-10-25T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000036055&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3619914
- Companies mentioned: タクス、ezobolic

A foreign object (a fragment of a plastic spoon) was found in タクス’s 「ソイプロテインスイートポテト風味1kg」, prompting refunds and a recall through ezobolic’s online store starting October 25, 2026.

Facts:
- 1 kg
- Oct. 25, 2026

## 金宮黒糖「角切り加工黒糖200g」 (sold at サンエー) - Exchange/Refund

- Published: 2026-10-23T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000036058&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n3619917
- Companies mentioned: 金宮黒糖、サンエー

Exchanges or refunds will be offered for 金宮黒糖’s 「角切り加工黒糖200g」 sold at サンエー because it may melt or develop mold even before its best-before date.

Facts:
- 200g
- 6 months
- 3 months
- Oct. 23, 2026

## Permission for a worker dispatching business and a fee-charging employment placement business has been revoked

- Published: 2026-10-28T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76850.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460943-en.html
- anchor: #n3619465
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＩＮＣ

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare revoked 株式会社INC’s licenses for the worker dispatch business and paid employment placement business because a fine for violating the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act had become final.

Facts:
- October 28, Reiwa 8
- License No. 派24-300833
- License No. 24-ユ-300429

## 1st Joint Meeting on the Handling of Personal Information in Life Sciences and Medical Research, 1st Task Force

- Published: 2026-10-28T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76975.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460942-en.html
- anchor: #n3619464

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 1st Task Force of the 1st Joint Meeting on October 30, Reiwa 8, to review the ethical guidelines for life sciences and medical research involving human subjects.

Facts:
- 1st meeting
- 1st Task Force
- Reiwa 8
- October 28
- October 30
- 13:00～15:00

## Minutes of the 8th Labor Conditions Subcommittee of the Labor Policy Council, “Subcommittee on Adjustments to Labor Relations Associated with Organizational Restructuring,” September 14, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-28T12:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76987.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460944-en.html
- anchor: #n3619466
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レコフデータ

At a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare council meeting, M&A research firm 株式会社レコフデータ reported on trends in Japan’s M&A market and the use of company splits. M&A transactions reached a record high in 2025, with 5,115 deals valued at 37.9082 trillion yen, driven by cross-border deals, business succession and fund investment.

Facts:
- This year marks its 41st year.
- There were 5,115 M&A deals in 2025.
- Separately, there were 1,336 intra-group restructuring deals.
- 161 M&A deals.
- And 308 intra-group restructuring deals.
- The combined number of acquisitions and business transfers in 2025 was 2,875.
- In 2025, the total was 37.9082 trillion yen.
- It reached 1,500 deals in 2025.
- The number exceeded 1,000 in 2025.
- It exceeded 1,100 in 2025.
- The most recent peak was in 2022, at 1,780 deals.

## IASR Vol.47, No.10 (No.560) October 2026 HIV/AIDS 2025

- Published: 2026-10-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国立健康危機管理研究機構
- Original: https://id-info.jihs.go.jp/surveillance/iasr/pathogens/vol47/560/index.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461171-en.html
- anchor: #n3619899

The October 2026 issue of IASR Vol.47, No.10 features HIV/AIDS and reports on infectious disease cases in Japan and abroad.

Facts:
- HIV/AIDS 2025
- PDF: 1,856 KB
- 11 cases of Listeria bacteremia

## IASR Vol.47, No.9 (No.559) September 2026 Invasive meningococcal disease, April 2013–April 2026

- Published: 2026-09-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国立健康危機管理研究機構
- Original: https://id-info.jihs.go.jp/surveillance/iasr/pathogens/vol47/559/index.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461173-en.html
- anchor: #n3619908

The contents of IASR Vol.47, No.9, featuring epidemiological data on invasive meningococcal disease from April 2013 to April 2026, related feature articles and domestic information.

Facts:
- April 2013
- April 2026
- PDF: 1,975 KB

## Results of the call for applications for eligible counterparties for fiscal 2026 monetary market operations, etc.

- Published: 2026-10-28T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/mopo/measures/select/s_release/srel261028a.htm
- anchor: #n3619369
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行

日本銀行 published lists of eligible counterparties for each operation based on the results of its call for applications for fiscal 2026 monetary market operations.

Facts:
- FY2026
- Oct. 28, 2026

## National Health Insurance drug price list (NHI Review No. 1150672889) — November 115

- Published: 2026-10-28T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 社團法人中華民國牙醫師公會全國聯合會
- Original: https://www.cda.org.tw/cda/news_detail.jsp?nid=3338
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461217-en.html
- anchor: #n3619947
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部中央健康保險署、牙醫門診醫療服務審查執行會、台北市牙醫師公會、新北市牙醫師公會、基隆市牙醫師公會、宜蘭縣牙醫師公會、金門縣牙醫師公會、桃園市牙醫師公會、新竹市牙醫師公會、新竹縣牙醫師公會、苗栗縣牙醫師公會、台中市牙醫師公會、大台中牙醫師公會、彰化縣牙醫師公會、南投縣牙醫師公會、雲林縣牙醫師公會、嘉義市牙醫師公會、嘉義縣牙醫師公會、台南市牙醫師公會、高雄市牙醫師公會、屏東縣牙醫師公會、澎湖縣牙醫師公會、花蓮縣牙醫師公會、台東縣牙醫師公會

The 衛生福利部中央健康保險署 released the National Health Insurance drug price list for November 115 and provided contact information for dentists' associations in various regions.

Facts:
- 131 items

## 中選會 statement on the release of candidates' asset declaration data

- Published: 2026-10-28T13:56:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央選舉委員會
- Original: https://web.cec.gov.tw/central/article/65410
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461247-en.html
- anchor: #n3620006
- Companies mentioned: 中選會

中選會 addressed the leak of candidates' personal information in asset declaration data, saying an initial assessment found that a contracted vendor had mistakenly included identity card numbers in a non-public file. 中選會 suspended the service to investigate and make corrections, blocked further leaks, then reopened access to the data and launched an investigation under the Personal Data Protection Act.

Facts:
- 115年10月16日
- Yesterday (27)

## Damage caused by the earthquake with its epicenter in eastern Yamanashi Prefecture and the Fuji Five Lakes area, and response by fire services and other agencies (Report 9, updated R8.7.6)

- Published: 2026-06-26T22:29:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/260626yamanasikentoubujishin9.pdf
- anchor: #n1590843
- Companies mentioned: 消防庁、東京消防庁、横浜市、川崎市、静岡市、浜松市

Facts:
- Total 22 22 22
- Seismic intensity 6 lower
- Date and time: Reiwa 8, June 26, 22:28

## Announcement of a symposium co-hosted by 金融庁 and 一橋大学 (December 10, Reiwa 8)

- Published: 2026-10-28T13:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 金融庁
- Original: https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r8/sonota/20261016/symposium.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460964-en.html
- anchor: #n3619595
- Companies mentioned: 金融庁、一橋大学、金融研究センター

The 金融庁 will hold a symposium jointly with 一橋大学 at Hitotsubashi Hall on December 10, Reiwa 8. The themes are “Revitalizing Regional Economies and Finance” and “Enhancing Corporate Value and the Management of Japanese Companies.”

Facts:
- December 10, Reiwa 8
- Starts at 14
- Doors open: 13:30

## Make a million a month selling figurines? 法鬥文創 and 財富女神 fined NT$800,000 over false advertising

- Published: 2026-10-28T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公平交易委員會
- Original: https://www.ftc.gov.tw/internet/main/doc/docDetail.aspx?uid=126&docid=18510
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461156-en.html
- anchor: #n3619815
- Companies mentioned: 法鬥文創股份有限公司、財富女神股份有限公司、公平交易委員會

The Fair Trade Commission found that 法鬥文創 and 財富女神 had posted false advertisements on social media claiming franchisees could "make a million a month." An investigation found the claims were fabricated and violated the Fair Trade Act, resulting in fines of NT$600,000 and NT$200,000, respectively.

Facts:
- Fined NT$800,000
- 法鬥 company fined NT$600,000
- 財富女神 company fined NT$200,000
- Claimed franchise outlets could "make a million a month" in sales

## 基米 partners with Alamar to bring in protein testing platform, prioritizing Alzheimer's research — Global Bio & Investment Monthly

- Published: 2026-10-28T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=90938&range=news
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4459867-en.html
- anchor: #n3617545
- Companies mentioned: 基龍米克斯生物科技、Alamar Biosciences、Illumina

基龍米克斯生物科技 announced a partnership with U.S.-based Alamar Biosciences to introduce a highly sensitive protein detection platform. The platform has been installed in Taiwan and incorporates NULISA technology and the ARGO HT fully automated analysis system. The two sides will initially focus on Alzheimer's disease biomarkers and disease mechanisms, promoting the technology's use in Taiwan and serving research institutions, medical centers and biotech pharmaceutical companies.

Facts:
- 基龍米克斯生物科技 (4195)
- Alamar was founded in 2018
- and was listed on the Nasdaq in the United States in April 2026

## Can't get up in the morning? It's not laziness! Doctor: If you still don't want to get up after enough sleep, beware of “avoidance sleep” - Heho健康

- Published: 2026-10-28T14:16:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/154174
- anchor: #n3617605
- Companies mentioned: Heho健康

The article discusses how difficulty getting up in the morning or still feeling tired after enough sleep may not be simple laziness, but a sign of “avoidance sleep.” A psychiatrist explains the difference between frequently lingering in bed and being unable to get up due to depression, and offers self-assessment and coping methods to help people regain motivation in life.

Facts:
- Get a full 8 hours of sleep

## Status of highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in wild birds (suspected case, Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture)

- Published: 2026-10-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/111118_00070.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461154-en.html
- anchor: #n3619760
- Companies mentioned: 国立環境研究所

On October 27, Reiwa 8, an A-type avian influenza virus tested positive in one dead greater white-fronted goose in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture. Confirmation of whether the strain is highly pathogenic is pending genetic testing, and the Ministry of the Environment designated the area within a 10km radius as a priority wild bird monitoring zone.

Facts:
- 1 dead wild bird
- Within a 10-kilometer radius
- Reiwa 8, Oct. 27

## Online claims that “國民黨 blocked a bill this week to revoke the pensions of military personnel who pledge allegiance to the Chinese Communist Party” are outdated information, not a recent event

- Published: 2026-10-28T12:35:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/outdated-claim-kmt-blocked-military-pension-bill
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4460948-en.html
- anchor: #n3619554
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、行政院、立法院、國防部、陸委會、國家安全局、內政部、法務部、大陸委員會

Online claims that “國民黨 blocked a bill this week to revoke the pensions of military personnel who pledge allegiance to the Chinese Communist Party” are outdated. The image first circulated in May 2025. The relevant amendment bill is still under review in the 立法院, and 國民黨 has not blocked the bill recently.

Facts:
- The image circulating online had already been shared in May 2025
- Published: 2026-10-28
- Punishable by imprisonment for 1 to 7 years
- Punishable by imprisonment for 3 to 10 years
- A fine of 2 million to 10 million may be imposed

## [Association Affairs Report] Association holds online course offering in-depth analysis of HPV cancer prevention and the latest clinical strategies for pneumococcal protection

- Published: 2026-10-28T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會
- Original: https://www.tma.tw/meeting/meeting_info.asp?/14865.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4461297-en.html
- anchor: #n3620145
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會、嘉義基督教醫院、臺大醫院

中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會 held an online course on 115年10月20日, hosted by 陳相國 and 黃振國, with about 1,100 medical professionals taking part. 王壯銘, a physician at 嘉義基督教醫院, discussed HPV cancer prevention, while 呂俊毅, a physician at 臺大醫院, examined clinical strategies for pneumococcal protection. The course aimed to deepen understanding of vaccination.

Facts:
- 115 年 10 月 20 日
- About 1,100 medical professionals nationwide

## 【東擎科技股份有限公司】2026 Q2 EPS: 4.30 yuan

- Published: 2026-06-01T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t164sb04?encodeURIComponent=1&step=1&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=all&isnew=false&co_id=7710&year=115&season=02
- anchor: #n3618911
- Companies mentioned: 東擎科技股份有限公司

東擎科技 (7710) reported its 2026 Q2 financial results, with basic EPS of 4.30 yuan, revenue of 1.758 billion and after-tax net profit of 267 million, demonstrating steady profitability.

Facts:
- 東擎科技股份有限公司's basic earnings per share for the 2nd quarter of 2026 were 4.30 yuan.
- 東擎科技股份有限公司's operating revenue for the 2nd quarter of 2026 was 1.758 billion.
- 東擎科技股份有限公司's after-tax net profit for the 2nd quarter of 2026 was 267 million.
- 東擎科技股份有限公司's company code is 7710.
- 東擎科技股份有限公司 is in the computer and peripheral equipment industry.