https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 132 items from 5 sources; Japan, 21 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623072Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Yemen's Houthi movement attacked Saudi energy facilities, sending European natural gas prices to their highest level since 2022. Low storage levels have heightened the risk of supply chain disruptions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623073Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:35:13 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網蘋果 is expected to unveil its first touchscreen MacBook on Wednesday U.S. time and hold a media hands-on event. The move reverses the opposition to touchscreen laptops previously expressed by Jobs and Cook, but the market's focus has shifted to whether the touch feature can withstand consumers' growing emphasis on AI computing performance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623074Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:33:20 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網穩懋 (3105-TW) reported its third-quarter results, with peak-season demand and non-operating investments lifting quarterly EPS to NT$4.55, nearly double. Looking ahead to Q4, despite the seasonal slowdown in mobile phones, the introduction of new aerospace and satellite specifications is expected to drive revenue growth of 1-3%, while gross margin is forecast to remain at 37-39%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623075Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:31 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網美國聯準會利率決議前夕，摩根大通警告金價短期因流動性不足與利率預期仍有下行風險，但看好2027年前景；東方匯理則認為最糟階段已過，預估金價將反彈至4500美元。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623076Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:24:57 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網金屬中心 joined 新揚科技 and 群創光電 to sign an agreement on GAI adoption, witnessed by 南科管理局. The partnership aims to establish replicable models for smart manufacturing and operational optimization through validation in real-world settings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623077Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:22:55 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網National Development Council Chairman 葉俊顯 announced at the AIoT Alliance annual meeting that the government would incorporate computing infrastructure into public-private partnerships and ensure stable energy dispatch to make Taiwan a sovereign AI demonstration island, while focusing on four key sectors to promote real-world applications. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623078Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:16:51 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網集邦諮詢 analyzed initial reactions to Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, noting that despite delivery delays and software compatibility challenges, it is expected to reshape the foldable market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623079Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網紐西蘭央行 voted 4-3 on the 28th to keep its interest rate at 2.75%, defying market expectations for a hike. Governor Breman said a rate increase remains possible, but the bank chose to wait and see given the fragile economic recovery and global risks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623080Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:09:32 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網大都會投信 announced on the 28th that it would consolidate its brands under “One MIM,” combining the strengths of 柏瑞投資 and 大都會投資. Chief Investment Officer 黃軍儒 said headquarters would fully support the Taiwan team, leveraging global resources of US$748 billion in AUM to seize opportunities in Taiwan’s stock market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623081Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:07:31 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網創奕能源 Chairman 黃振聲 said the benefits of the company’s overseas expansion were emerging amid the global shift to electric vehicles, with overseas revenue expected to double next year and plans to list on the emerging stock market next year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623853Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:24:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社集英社ゲームズ announced that the school-life sci-fi and ball-sports boss-rush action game BAKUDO was revealed at Indie World 2026.10.28, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version added. A new trailer and information on 3 main characters were also released. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623854Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:23:44 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Medical Paradigm Shift Summit 2026 in Tokyo, hosted by internal medicine physician and psychological counselor Nogami Noriko, will be held on Oct. 31, 2026, at 損保会館 in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. The theme is “Taking back control of your health.” Speakers including Ikegawa Akira, Oda Tsuyoshi and Sakata Takeshi will give talks and take part in panel discussions. The crowdfunding campaign has surpassed ¥1.5 million in total support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623806Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:11:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES買取マクサス市川本八幡店, operated by 株式会社わたるコーポレーション, has expanded its purchases of commercial ice makers and launched a preliminary appraisal service that checks water supply and drainage equipment, removal routes and other details. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623807Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:07:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESGaudencia Maroba (16), who came through the Kibera A-GOAL League run by 一般社団法人A-GOAL, will compete in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 as a member of the Kenya U-17 women’s national team and face Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623744Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社zen space has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with the Department of Food Environment Data Science at 九州栄養福祉大学 and will launch a practical program in which students handle everything from sourcing products to sales and marketing evaluation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623681Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:33:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES共同ピーアール株式会社 has launched Cyber Crisis Communications, a crisis communications support service for cyberattacks, in partnership with its group company 株式会社ULM. With ransomware damage in the first half of 2026 reaching a record high, according to National Police Agency statistics, the service provides one-stop support connecting technical and communications departments to address the accelerating discovery of vulnerabilities by AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623669Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESスターテイル has been named to CB Insights’ 2026 Fintech 100 in recognition of its efforts to build blockchain infrastructure and put real-world assets on-chain. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623668Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人Ｔリーグ announced the players whose registrations have been completed for the 2026-2027 season, as of Oct. 27, 2026. The list names players belonging to each men’s and women’s team. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623536Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:41:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESTatsuro Hoshino, CEO of 株式会社NIJIN, spoke at a seminar hosted by Osaka Kyoiku University and introduced the work of NIJIN Academy, which combines the metaverse with the real world. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623537Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:31:54 +0900JapanPR TIMESSeiichi Sakakibara, CEO of 株式会社EMOLVA, spoke at a seminar on using social media to attract customers and expand organizations for Japan Junior Chamber (JC) members, explaining next-generation promotion strategies for the AI era. The seminar recorded a 100% satisfaction rate and drew a strong response, including changes in participants’ perceptions of social media and a surge in individual consultation requests. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623538Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:30:19 +0900JapanPR TIMESソフトバンクグループ4社（ソフトバンク、PayPay、SB C&S、PayPay銀行）は、福岡ソフトバンクホークスのSMBC日本シリーズ2026優勝を記念し、計9つのキャンペーンを開始する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623539Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIn Mushoku Tensei: Chronicle of Echoes, a featured gacha for the new character “[Guardian Mage] Fitz” and a scenario event will begin on Oct. 30, 2026. A campaign will also be held to mark 100 days since the service launched. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623382Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:10:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マッシュスタイルラボが展開し、株式会社サンリオが監修する「sanrio house」の3号店である名古屋PARCO店が10月29日にオープン。特別ゲストとしてガンバレルーヤのよしこさんとまひるさんがオープニングイベントに登場し、くす玉開きや試食を通じて新店舗を祝った。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623383Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESA lodging-based murder mystery, “星廻る夜は終わらない,” planned and produced by Akiyama Create and hosted by WooHoo企画（株式会社CHAMPION）, will be held from December 5, 2026, at Pension “Limelight” in Chino, Nagano Prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623387Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOnline wine school “ヴィノテラス” will hold courses in November by Taizo Okurano and Masaki Katayama, who took second place representing Japan at the World Tasting Championship in October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623386Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESEsports team “VARREL,” operated by 株式会社REJECT and 株式会社CELLORB, will hold “REJECT×VARREL SFL2026 Joint PUBLIC VIEWING” at AKIBA Cultures Theater on November 3, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623385Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESVoice actor and artist Yui Ogura announced that she will release her new single “すーぱーとくべつみらくるパフェ♡” on February 3, 2027. The song was written by Sasaki Kissa and will be released in 3 editions: First-Press Limited Edition Y and Regular Editions U and I. Release events, a lottery, live performance information and more were also announced. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623384Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFollowing the success of its Tokyo venue, the “Hetalia 20th Anniversary Original Artwork Exhibition WorldFesta” will be held in Nagoya, Fukuoka and Yokohama in 2027. The Osaka venue will be held in November 2026, and tickets are on sale through イープラス. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623128Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:59:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NoBorder released “NoBorderニュース #60” on October 26, 2026. The episode examines the background to large-scale demonstrations and riots in France, with Yoichi Masuzoe and Akira Iiyama discussing issues including the education environment, rising prices, political division, immigration and misinformation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623129Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:45:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESMiコーポレーション株式会社は、福岡ソフトバンクホークスのSMBC日本シリーズ2026優勝を記念し、お好み焼専門店「どんどん亭」全店で2026年10月29日から11月3日までアルコール4種の半額キャンペーンを実施する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623388Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Brave group announced that the VTuber unit “すずみあ” will be developed into a project called “PROJECT NANAIRO,” launching in spring 2027. Applications have opened for auditions for new members. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623217https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623217Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:18:40 +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/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623218Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:18:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple towns and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623223Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will shut off water to parts of Tianwei Township, Changhua County, from 8:30 to 17:30 on October 29, 2026, for pipeline replacement work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623222Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心A water leak near the entrance to Lane 241, Section 2, Xinren Road, in Dali District has prompted emergency repairs and reduced water pressure; some areas of Dali District, Taichung, may lose water. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623221Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will shut off water in Taizi, Gangxi and Gangdong villages in Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, for pipeline replacement work on Zhongzheng Road. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623220Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心Pipeline replacement work by 台灣自來水公司 on Zhongzheng Road in Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, has caused water outages in Gangxi and Gangdong villages. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623219Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心Water service will be suspended in Nanxi Village, Nanxi District, Tainan City, for emergency repairs to a 100mm PVC pipeline beside No. 13, Zhongzheng Road. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623237Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is carrying out district metering network installation and leak detection work in the Xinying service area in 115. Some villages in Liuying District, Tainan City, will experience brief localized water outages. Water service will be restored after a shutoff test lasting about 10 to 30 minutes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623236Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心To accommodate pipeline relocation work for the widening of Fuxing Road in Xinying, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Jiafang Village, Xinying District, Tainan City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623235Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心To accommodate pipeline relocation work for the widening of Fuxing Road in Xinying, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Nanzhi Village and Jiafang Village, Xinying District, Tainan City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623226Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心To accommodate a road improvement project by 六甲區公所, 台灣自來水公司 is suspending water service for work to replace water pipes along County Road 174 at 22K in Xiaying-Hejian, affecting Guigang Village, Liujia District, Tainan City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623224Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心Water service will be suspended for work to replace water pipes along Municipal Routes 173 and 171 as part of a road improvement project by the Public Works Bureau. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623230Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:30:03 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心To improve the stability of water supply and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines in Qingkunshen and other areas of Jiangjun District, Tainan City, resulting in water outages in Xiliao Village, Qigu District, and Kunming Village and Kunshen Village, Jiangjun District. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623229Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:30:03 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心To improve the stability of water supply and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines in Xiliao Village, Qigu District, and Kunming Village and Kunshen Village, Jiangjun District, Tainan City, resulting in water outages. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623228Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:30:03 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued an update on water outages due to pipeline replacement in parts of Donggang Township and Xinyuan Township, Pingtung County. The affected areas are Dingzhong Village, Chao'an Village, Fude Village and Gonghe Village. The outage is effective from 2026-10-28 16:19 until 2026-10-29 21:00. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623225Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:30:03 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心To support government efforts to reduce water loss, 台灣自來水公司 is suspending water service for pipeline replacement work along County Road 174 at 22K in Xiaying-Hejian, Guigang Village, Liujia District, Tainan City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623227Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:24:52 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued a land-based strong wind alert (yellow light), warning that parts of Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County and City, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Pingtung County, Taitung County, Penghu County and Lienchiang County may experience average winds of force 6 or higher or gusts of force 8 or higher from the afternoon into the evening of the 28th. The public was urged to take care outdoors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623195Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:59:36 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A Taipei elementary school teacher surnamed Chou allegedly used Lego, snacks and video games to lure 38 students into indecent acts and sexual assault, and filmed sexual images. Taipei prosecutors have concluded their investigation and indicted the teacher on charges including forced sexual intercourse, seeking the maximum sentence of 30 years. The Taipei Department of Education has dismissed the teacher in accordance with the law and imposed a fine of NT$13.5 million. 勵馨基金會 called on schools to strengthen oversight. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623193Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:49:57 +0900Taiwan公視新聞New Taipei City councilor Liao Yi-kun of the Democratic Progressive Party was searched and taken in for questioning by the Investigation Bureau over allegations of vote-buying involving a knife-sharpening service and meals. Chen Chung-wen, an independent candidate for the Taipei City council in the Shilin-Beitou district, was accused of holding a banquet at an upscale Yangmingshan restaurant in an alleged vote-buying scheme and was searched by prosecutors and investigators. Fan Liang-yu, a candidate for township representative in Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County, was accused of buying votes with cash and was released on bail by court order. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623192Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:40:19 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Strong AI demand has caused shortages and sharp price increases for components and memory, triggering a wave of price hikes for 3C products such as smartphones and laptops. Consumer confidence has fallen to a 17-year low. Experts say investment in AI computing power is driving supply chain adjustments and keeping finished-goods prices high, while the Central Bank says AI has a limited impact on the domestic CPI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623194Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:40:18 +0900Taiwan公視新聞外交部 Minister Lin Chia-lung confirmed that Ambassador to the Marshall Islands Hsu Wei-min would be transferred, and that some conduct by Lee Kuan-te, head of the office in Geneva, constituted bullying, resulting in his demotion. Chen Ying-lien, former head of the office in Guam, was dismissed for absenteeism. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623196https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-21/index-en-p2.html#n3623196Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:04:03 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A high-speed train collision in Toledo, Spain, has left 10 people dead, and rail service between Madrid and Andalusia has been disrupted.