https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 114 items from 7 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/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3643080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3643080Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:52:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chiayi City mayoral candidate 張啓楷 was taunted by his opponent 黃宏成 to “knock him down” during the ballot-number draw on the 27th. 張啓楷 responded with a humorous video of himself holding a gold ingot, calling the two of them colleagues and urging less division in the campaign, with a focus on local development and budget issues. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3643081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3643081Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:30:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government Labor Affairs Bureau honored 14 worker-friendly companies for promoting reduced working hours for parents, gender diversity and intergenerational inclusion to create happy workplaces. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3643082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3643082Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:26:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government Public Works Bureau held the 15th Kaohsiung Green Building Awards on the 29th, honoring 20 outstanding projects. A forum explored smart governance and sustainable development, with the aim of strengthening the connection between buildings and nature and creating a livable city. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3643083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3643083Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒After Pakistan's defense minister declared that the country would follow the one-China principle and refuse Taiwanese airlines, its Civil Aviation Authority issued a document just one day later allowing China Airlines and EVA Air to fly through its airspace from 2026 to 2027. The policy reversal leaves China Airlines and EVA Air, which had rerouted to avoid Russia, facing route adjustments and highlights the major impact of geopolitics on airline operating costs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3643084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3643084Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:03:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The New Taipei City Government held the 2026 VentureStar New Taipei Startup Star Challenge finals on the 29th, with Mayor 侯友宜 presenting awards to the top 3. This year, the competition introduced an in-depth mentorship program for the first time. The championship went to 星相科技, and total prize money reached NT$600,000, in a bid to support young entrepreneurs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642605Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒立法院通過警察退休金替代率修法至8成，引發行政院與退警協會爭議。政院擔憂衝擊基金與警力，協會則強調應改善勤務制度而非綁架退休權益。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642606Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:51:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒With 30 days remaining in the campaign, Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate 蘇巧慧 canvassed at Sanchong Fruit and Vegetable Market and received sugarcane and other auspicious gifts from vendors. 蘇巧慧 pledged to advance “Sanchong 2.0” and urged residents to vote for the New Taipei team on Nov. 28. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642607Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:49:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government held a showcase of its AI lighthouse achievements on the 29th, working with 輝達 and other companies to demonstrate generative AI applications in traffic, roads, flood prevention and environmental governance, shifting city management from reactive measures to proactive warnings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642608Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:47:13 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Canadian director Robert Lepage’s epic play Faith, Money, War and Love, created in collaboration with 柏林雷寧廣場劇院, will make its Asian premiere at 臺中國家歌劇院 in late November. The 5-hour production combines technology and storytelling to explore human nature and issues of the times. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642609Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:45:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Democratic Progressive Party Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei canvassed on the 29th, linking the Greater Beimen and Greater Nanke areas with the mountain districts. She stressed the need to get ahead of transportation infrastructure, including railway undergrounding and metro network development, and proposed five major tourism routes to drive local development. Her goal is a sweep for female mayors and councilors in the Nov. 28 election. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642610Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:44:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒中國信託銀行’s “Pass the Ball with Love” project combines basketball, anti-drug education, and financial education to support students needing additional care. It has won the Ministry of Education’s Outstanding Organization Award for 2 consecutive years, and was the only private-sector organization honored this year. It has helped more than 3,600 students in total. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642611Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Israeli Central Elections Committee Chairman Solberg ordered the Shin Bet to investigate allegations that Qatar and other foreign actors sought to interfere in the election through illegal funding. Suspects were also arrested in a vote-buying case involving an Arab party. The far right called for arrests to be expanded, while the opposition stressed the need to safeguard the integrity of the election. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642612Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:15:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The U.S. Army Pacific commander warned that the 2027 threat window remains in place, but intelligence agencies assess that China has no plans for an imminent invasion. A Japan-Germany joint statement focused on peace in the Taiwan Strait, while 三麗鷗 ended a collaboration amid cultural controversy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3643103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3643103Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒新北市政府體育局 launched the “Everyday Fitness Champion” interactive exhibition on October 30, combining an online character quiz with in-person fitness challenges and linking sports centers across the city to encourage people to make exercise part of daily life. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642690Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:08:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署 announced that water is freely spilling from Baoshan Second Reservoir into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan and Emei townships in Hsinchu County and the East, North, and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City. Residents along the river are urged to exercise caution and stay away from the riverbed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642691Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:03:26 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心內政部消防署 issued a major fire incident alert for Annan District, Tainan. The fire was caused by weeds (including waste and a cemetery); severity: Minor. The public is advised to avoid the warning area. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642692Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:18:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署 issued an updated notice that water is freely spilling from Hushan Reservoir into the Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin and Chiayi counties. Residents along the river are urged to exercise caution and stay away from the riverbed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642694Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:10:03 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心To improve water quality and ensure a stable supply, 台灣自來水公司 will carry out district-metered network construction and pipeline equipment replacement projects in Changhua, Hemei, and other areas during fiscal year 114, requiring a temporary water shutdown for the work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642693Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:10:03 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心To improve supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines, including those on Fu’an 9th Street in Xitun District, Taichung City, from October 29 to 30, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642726Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:00:04 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines on Zhongzheng Road in Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, resulting in a water outage in Gangxi Village and Gangdong Village. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642697Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:30:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Yangmei District, Taoyuan City. A pipe rupture and related work will affect Zhongshan Village and Yangming Village from October 29 to 30, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642696Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:30:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心A pipe broke due to vibrations from construction by another agency, prompting 台灣自來水公司 to issue a water outage alert for Zhengshun Village and Zhengxing Village in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642695Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:28:10 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署發布陸上強風特報（黃色燈號），指出東北風增強，30日下午至晚上蘭嶼、綠島及苗栗縣、臺中市、屏東縣局部地區有平均風6級以上或陣風8級以上發生機率。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642698Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:20:02 +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30日08:00至16:00對臺東縣臺東市中華里實施停水。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642906Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊Institutional investor activity on October 29, 2026: 康霈, 藥華藥 and 保瑞 were the top 3 net buys; 漢達, 泰合 and 沛爾生醫*-創 were the top 3 net sells. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642905Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊Biotech stock performance on October 29, 2026: 科妍 posted the biggest gain, rising 9.91%, while 泰合 recorded the steepest decline, falling 8.16%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642904Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊高端疫苗 (6547) submitted an NDA for its EnVax-A enterovirus 71 vaccine to Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642903Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊麗豐-KY (4137) was invited to attend the 2026 Q2 investor conference organized by 中國信託證券 on 10/30. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642902Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊強生化學製藥廠股份有限公司公告115年前三季自結合併財務數據，累計稅後淨利為24,207仟元，每股盈餘0.27元。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642901Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊泰合生技 announced that originators Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against its 505(b)(2) new drug BEQIA (TAH3311), case number 1:26-cv-01374. The drug has entered substantive review by the FDA, with a target review completion date of April 22, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642900Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊明基醫 (4116) announced that its important subsidiary, Kaitu International, resolved at a board meeting on 115/10/29 to issue 4 million new shares in a cash capital increase at NT$35 per share to bolster working capital. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642894Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊明基醫 (4116) announced that its important subsidiary, Kaitu International, resolved at a board meeting on 115/10/29 to issue 4,000,000 new shares in a cash capital increase at NT$35 per share, for a total of NT$40,000,000, to bolster working capital. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642665Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:48:07 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Pakistan once barred Taiwanese airlines from flying through its airspace under its “One China policy,” but withdrew the ban on the 28th and reissued overflight permits for 華航 and 長榮航空 through next March. The Executive Yuan criticized the move for politicizing airspace, while the Mainland Affairs Council warned that Beijing could continue urging other countries to isolate Taiwan. Experts said the move runs counter to the spirit of ICAO and would be difficult to sustain long term. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3642666Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:40:01 +0900Taiwan公視新聞中選會 Chair 游盈隆 apologized over the leak of candidates’ personal data from the asset disclosure system, saying it was caused by an error by an Acer Information engineer at the contracted vendor. A total of 32 IP addresses have so far been identified as accessing the system to download data. 數發部 will help assess website security, and a “four-eyes principle” will be adopted to strengthen management in the future. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3643004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-21/index-en-p2.html#n3643004Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會 held the 4th meeting of its 14th Medical Ethics and Discipline Committee on October 22, year 115, chaired by 王正旭 and 洪德仁, with guidance from 陳相國. The meeting reviewed issues including National Health Insurance violations, LDCT screening, a court ruling on ovarian cancer surgery and infection control at clinics. It recommended strengthening legal compliance education and outreach, and also discussed organ transplant disputes, courses on physicians’ commercial endorsements and procedures for revoking awards, to protect patient safety and uphold the medical profession’s standards.