# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-30 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 8 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 609 items from 8 sources; Taiwan, 232 items from 10 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Did you know your car is secretly selling your driving data for profit？ This automaker was forced to pay $220 million to settle

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:46:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177068
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4485123-en.html
- anchor: #n3655077
- Companies mentioned: 通用汽車、General Motors、全州保險、Allstate、前進保險、Progressive、波克夏海瑟威、蓋可、Berkshire Hathaway、Geico、聯邦貿易委員會、FTC

通用汽車 will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold drivers’ data, in a case involving attorneys general from 35 states。 The company violated its privacy promises by reselling data to insurance companies that used it to raise premiums, and has pledged to obtain explicit consent before collecting or sharing data in the future。

Facts:
- 通用汽車 will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold drivers’ data。
- The settlement resolves claims by attorneys general from 35 U.S. states and the District of Columbia regarding 通用汽車’s Smart Driver program。
- 通用汽車曾於5月與加州達成1,275萬美元的和解。
- 通用汽車與FTC協議同意在5年內不得向消費者信用報告機構揭露車輛地理位置與駕駛行為數據。
- 和解協議要求通用汽車在蒐集或分享數據前取得駕駛者的明確同意。

## Chinese tourists are no longer going to Japan and South Korea! They are now flocking to 1 country, where their numbers have surged to 3.54 million; it offers diverse itineraries and abundant snacks, and Taiwanese people love visiting too

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:36:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176891
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4485124-en.html
- anchor: #n3655078
- Companies mentioned: 中國東方航空、春秋航空

Amid strained China-Japan relations, fewer Chinese travelers are visiting Japan, and the number of Chinese tourists in Okinawa has plunged 74%. By contrast, Thailand attracted 3.54 million Chinese tourists in the first 8 months of 2026, up 16.05% year over year, reclaiming its position as the top source market, thanks to visa-free entry and convenient transportation.

Facts:
- From January to July 2026, approximately 60,600 Chinese tourists entered Okinawa, down approximately 74% from the same period last year.
- 中國東方航空宣布停飛那霸至上海航線，預計停飛至2027年3月27日。
- 泰國2026年前8個月接待中國旅客累計達354萬3,272人次，年增16.05％。
- 2026年1月1日至8月31日泰國整體入境觀光人數為2,093萬5,135名，較去年同期減少3.08％。
- The number of South Korean visitors to Thailand fell 24.78% year over year during the same period, while visitors from Malaysia declined 11.87%.

## Does November have 1 more workday than October? Online users lament: “It still feels different”; this other thing is the most maddening

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:31:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177061
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4485125-en.html
- anchor: #n3655079

Online users compared the number of workdays in October and November 2026, finding that November has just 1 more day and no long weekend, prompting discussion of the “perceived difference.” The post also offers a guide to taking leave around Constitution Day in December to “take 4 days off and get 10 off.”

Facts:
- After excluding the National Day and Retrocession Day long weekends, October 2026 has 20 workdays.
- November 2026 has no national holidays and has 21 workdays.
- The online user’s post garnered approximately 10萬 views in less than 2 hours.
- After excluding Constitution Day, December 2026 has 22 workdays.
- Constitution Day was reinstated as a public holiday starting in 2025.
- Taking 4 days off from December 28 to 31 would give people 10 consecutive days off, through January 3, 2027.

## 聯發科跌回3800元、從天價蒸發3成！法說會前為何重挫，「TPU v9良率」疑慮今下午有解嗎？

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:24:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177059
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4485126-en.html
- anchor: #n3655080
- Companies mentioned: 聯發科、Google、Alphabet、邁威爾、英特爾、亞馬遜、字節跳動

聯發科第三季營收創新高，但受美股走弱及TPU v9良率疑慮影響，股價在法說會前重挫近6%。市場聚焦於AI ASIC量產時程與毛利率展望。

Facts:
- 聯發科第三季合併營收達1,680.57億元，創單季新高。
- 聯發科股價盤中最低來到3,805元，跌幅約5.9%。
- The market is concerned that Google’s TPU v9 project may face yield challenges with EMIB-T advanced packaging.
- 聯發科首款AI加速器ASIC預計今年第4季量產。
- 美系外資重申聯發科「買進」評等，目標價6,800元。

## The invisible respiratory threat of fall and winter! Respiratory syncytial virus poses a major threat; experts urge people to complete “five layers of protection”

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:15:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177018
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4485127-en.html
- anchor: #n3655081

Taiwanese experts say RSV is entering its peak season in fall and winter, posing a serious threat to older adults and people with chronic illnesses. They urge the establishment of “five layers of protection,” including an RSV vaccine.

Facts:
- The number of RSV-positive specimens hit a monthly record in September this year, 6 times the January figure.
- RSV is 2.7 times as likely as influenza to cause pneumonia.
- The risk of death among patients hospitalized with RSV is 2.3 times higher than for those with influenza.
- The risk of hospitalization after RSV infection is 9.7 times higher for patients with COPD than for the general population.
- RSV vaccination can reduce the risk of RSV-related hospitalization by 62%.

## Civil servants get no pay or compensatory leave for overtime! “Commendations as compensation” uncovered at 88 agencies; personnel authority responds as Public Reform Force reveals concerns over a dark workplace culture

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:11:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177058
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4485128-en.html
- anchor: #n3655082

Public Reform Force revealed that 88 government agencies use commendations instead of overtime pay; the personnel authority pledged to provide guidance and make improvements.

Facts:
- The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration (DGPA) recently admitted during questioning at the Legislative Yuan that an investigation found that civil servants at 88 government agencies received neither pay nor compensatory leave for overtime, but were instead given commendations as compensation.
- The National Police Agency issued an official directive stating that if compensatory leave expires after 2 years without being used, it should be settled at 1 commendation for every 40 hours.
- Some frontline firefighters have accumulated more than 10萬 hours of unused compensatory leave over the years; converting it to overtime pay would amount to NT$60 million.
- The DGPA said it does not support converting overtime into commendations and is currently providing guidance to make improvements, hoping to see progress within six months.
- Public Reform Force said many civil servants are forced to clock out before returning to their desks to continue working; some are even afraid to submit overtime forms for fear of being given a hard time.
- The 2023 amendment to Article 23 of the Civil Service Protection Act, responding to the requirements of Judicial Interpretation No. 785, provides in principle for overtime pay or compensatory leave for excess hours and extends the deadline for using compensatory leave to 2 years.
- 軍公教明年起通案調薪4%。

## Ministry of Labor’s Kaohsiung-Pingtung-Penghu-Taitung Regional Branch to explore new solutions for cross-sector collaboration at the “2026 Social Innovation Forum”; registration opens today

- Published: 2026-10-30T13:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11177109
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486659-en.html
- anchor: #n3658102
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部勞動力發展署高屏澎東分署、逢甲大學

勞動部勞動力發展署高屏澎東分署將於11月19日在高雄舉辦「2026社會創新論壇」，旨在透過企業與非營利組織的跨域對話，促進地方產業發展與社會影響力擴大。

Facts:
- The forum’s theme is “Cross-Sector Impact, Local Empowerment.”
- 逢甲大學合作經濟暨社會事業經營學系助理教授汪浩將擔任論壇主持人。
- The forum will focus on 三 key areas: “channel impact,” “deepening local engagement” and “technology application.”
- The forum information hotline is (07)332-3228, extension 32, Ms. Wu; extension 33, Mr. Lin.

## Water outage (Yunlin County)

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:10:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301610&info=20043399
- anchor: #n3658153
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

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.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T15:50:10
- Expiry time: 2026-10-31T18:00:00

## Water Outage (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:10:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301610&info=20043400
- anchor: #n3658150
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

因瑞芳區五號路4號前制水閥漏水搶修，台灣自來水公司發布新北市瑞芳區瓜山里、石山里、新山里及銅山里停水通知。

## Water outage (Nantou County, Changhua County)

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301600&info=20043397
- anchor: #n3658152
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布南投縣名間鄉及彰化縣二水鄉部分區域停水警報，影響時間為2026年10月30日15:50至18:00。

Facts:
- Next to No. 78, Fengbai Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T15:50:28
- End time: 2026-10-30T18:00:00

## Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301600&info=20043398
- anchor: #n3658151
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Emergency repairs are being carried out on a leaking 150mm PVCP pipe in front of No. 51, Fuguo Street, Bade District. Water service will be suspended in Dacheng, Guanglong, Guangde and Guangxing villages in Bade District, Taoyuan City.

Facts:
- 150mmPVCP

## Water Outage (Hualien County)

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301550&info=20043396
- anchor: #n3658155
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布花蓮縣吉安鄉仁安村與東昌村停水警報，因南海一街123系33號漏水搶修，影響時間為2026年10月30日15:46至17:00。

Facts:
- 123 Series
- No. 33
- 2026-10-30T15:46:16
- 2026-10-30T17:00:00

## Major fire incident alert (Yunlin County)

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:46:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA_Fire_2026103013540500199&info=20043395
- anchor: #n3658154
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署通報雲林縣元長鄉鹿寮薛府宮發生火災，該事件已結案。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T15:46:57
- End time: 2026-10-30T16:47:00

## Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301540&info=20043394
- anchor: #n3658156
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布桃園市楊梅區停水警報，因斷管導致中山里與楊明里受影響。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T15:30:51
- Expiry time: 2026-10-31T18:00:00

## Water Outage (Pingtung County)

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301530&info=20043392
- anchor: #n3658195
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司於屏東縣屏東市光復路六合橋路段實施自來水斷管連接施工，影響長安里與潭墘里，停水時間為2026年10月29日13:12至10月30日20:00。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-29T13:12:34
- End time: 2026-10-30T20:00:00

## Water outage (Yunlin County)

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301530&info=20043393
- anchor: #n3658157
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布雲林縣臺西鄉牛厝村及溪頂村停水更新，原因為50mm PVC管搶修，影響時間為2026年10月30日15:29至17:00。

Facts:
- 50mmPVCP
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T15:29:59
- End time: 2026-10-30T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Miaoli County)

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301520&info=20043391
- anchor: #n3658160
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布苗栗縣苗栗市勝利里及新苗里停水更新，因管線搶修影響，生效時間為2026年10月30日14:54至19:00。

Facts:
- No. 54-2, Lane 136, Xindong Street
- 2026-10-30T14:54:19
- 2026-10-30T19:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301520&info=20043390
- anchor: #n3658158
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Emergency repairs to a road leak on Section 2, Ximen Road, West Central District, Tainan City, will cause a partial water outage and reduced water pressure in the area.

Facts:
- 10/30 15:00-18:30
- No. 273, Section 2, Ximen Road

## Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:08:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261030150840_0000&info=20043389
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486759-en.html
- anchor: #n3658159
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署發布寶山第二水庫放流至石井溪之自由溢流訊息，影響新竹縣寶山鄉、峨眉鄉及新竹市東區、北區、香山區，請民眾注意並遠離河床。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T15:08:40
- End time: 2026-10-30T18:09:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301440&info=20043382
- anchor: #n3658162
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司、六甲區公所

To accommodate road improvement works by 六甲區公所, 台灣自來水公司 is replacing water pipelines, including along County Route 174 at the 22K mark in Xiaying and Hejian, requiring a water outage that will affect Guigang Village in Liujia District, Tainan.

Facts:
- County Road 174
- 22K

## Water Outage (Miaoli County)

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301440&info=20043383
- anchor: #n3658161
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is urgently relocating a 100mm pipeline for a county government project, resulting in a water outage in Hexing and Houzhuang villages in Toufen City, Miaoli County.

Facts:
- 100mm

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301420&info=20043379
- anchor: #n3658164
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is repairing a ruptured pipe at No. 53, Lane 81, Sanmei Road, Guoxing Village, Qingshui District, causing a water outage in Guoxing and Yujia villages in Qingshui District, Taichung. The outage is scheduled from 14:18 to 18:00 on 2026年10月30日.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T14:18:31
- End time: 2026-10-30T18:00:00

## Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261030141840_0000&info=20043378
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486763-en.html
- anchor: #n3658163
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署 issued an update on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into the Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin and Chiayi counties. The public is urged to take note and stay away from riverbeds.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T14:18:40
- End time: 2026-10-30T17:19:00

## Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301410&info=20043376
- anchor: #n3658215
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

To improve water quality for residents on Guangrong Road and strengthen the stability of regional water supplies, 台灣自來水公司 will carry out pipeline replacement work and connections in the areas of Guangrong Road and Guangming Street in Guishan District, Taoyuan City, requiring a water outage.

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301400&info=20043375
- anchor: #n3658165
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Dadu District, Taichung, as emergency pipe repairs affect Dadong and Xinxing villages.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T13:55:10
- End time: 2026-10-30T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Chiayi City)

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301350&info=20043373
- anchor: #n3658166
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines along Section 2 of Daya Road, Minsheng North Road and other locations in the East District of Chiayi City, causing a water outage in parts of Wenya Village.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T13:48:49
- Expiration time: 2026-10-31T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Hualien County)

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301340&info=20043372
- anchor: #n3658170
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is repairing a ruptured pipe in front of Wujiang Bridge in Fuli Township, causing a water outage in Wujiang Village, Fuli Township, Hualien County.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T11:33:39
- End time: 2026-10-30T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Changhua County)

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301330&info=20043370
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486768-en.html
- anchor: #n3658168
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines in Zhongyang Village, Yuanlin City, and Taiping and Jingkou villages in Puxin Township, Changhua County, to improve the stability of water supplies and reduce the risk of leaks. The work will require a water outage.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T13:20:33
- End time: 2026-10-30T17:00:00

## Water outage (Chiayi County)

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301330&info=20043371
- anchor: #n3658167
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司因破管搶修，於2026年10月30日13:27至17:00暫停嘉義縣太保市後潭里、春珠里、梅埔里及鹿草鄉後寮村供水。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T13:27:07
- End time: 2026-10-30T17:00:00

## Water outage (Taitung County)

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301320&info=20043368
- anchor: #n3658169
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is repairing a ruptured pipe next to No. 187, Zhongshan Road, causing a water outage in Zhongzheng and Wenhua villages in Taitung City, Taitung County. The outage is scheduled from 13:10 to 17:00 on 2026年10月30日.

Facts:
- No. 187, Zhongshan Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T13:10:59
- End time: 2026-10-30T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301310&info=20043363
- anchor: #n3658185
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司、安定區公所

台灣自來水公司 is carrying out a drainage emergency extension and improvement project in coordination with 安定區公所, resulting in a water outage in Xinji and Jiatong villages in Anding District, Tainan.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T08:26:44
- Expiration time: 2026-11-03T18:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301310&info=20043365
- anchor: #n3658184
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines along South Route 133 and in Xuzhongying, Rongli Village, Anding District, Tainan. A water outage is scheduled from 2026年10月30日 to 11月2日.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T08:37:41
- Expiration time: 2026-11-02T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301310&info=20043364
- anchor: #n3658183
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司、安定區公所

台灣自來水公司 is carrying out a drainage emergency extension and improvement project in coordination with 安定區公所, resulting in a water outage in Xinji and Jiatong villages in Anding District, Tainan.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T08:41:29
- Expiration time: 2026-11-04T18:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301310&info=20043366
- anchor: #n3658180
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is carrying out pipeline replacement works on Dade Road and Daxin Road in Xinhua, resulting in water outages in parts of Xinhua and Xinshi districts, Tainan.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T09:18:08
- Expiration time: 2026-11-05T18:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301310&info=20043367
- anchor: #n3658179
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supplies in parts of Xinhua and Xinshi districts, Tainan, from 2026年10月30日 to 11月5日 for pipeline replacement works on Dade Road and Daxin Road in Xinhua.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-30T09:27:31
- Expiration time: 2026-11-05T18:00:00

## Tainan “Hear the Silence” advocacy exhibition introduces the public to Deaf culture ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:40:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833611
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486699-en.html
- anchor: #n3658125
- Companies mentioned: 公視新聞 PNN、台南市聽障體育協會

台南市聽障體育協會舉辦「聽見寂靜」倡議展，由聾人和聽障者設計，展示科技輔具與藝術作品，並透過導覽讓大眾認識聾人文化及溝通障礙，展覽持續至11月3日。

Facts:
- Nov. 3

## Legislature passes tougher penalties for drug-impaired driving; repeat offenders who cause a death within 10 years may face the death penalty ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:08:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833610
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486702-en.html
- anchor: #n3658126

The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to Article 185-3 of the Criminal Code in third reading, toughening penalties for drug-impaired driving and stipulating that repeat offenders who cause a death within 10 years may face the death penalty.

Facts:
- Penalties for drug-impaired driving raised to imprisonment of at least 6 months and no more than 5 years
- Raised to imprisonment of at least 7 years
- If a person drives under the influence of drugs again within 10 years and causes a death
- Drug-impaired driving cases this year (2026) are up 2.8 times from the same period last year (2025)
- The number of people killed or injured is 6.2 times higher

## Taoyuan plans 40-hectare advanced IC substrate zone, invites residents to visit and promote dialogue ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:56:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833571
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486716-en.html
- anchor: #n3658145

The Taoyuan City Government is planning a 40-hectare advanced IC substrate zone. Mayor Chang San-cheng led village chiefs on a visit to a circuit board exhibition and plans to tour factories to help residents better understand industry technology and pollution prevention measures and foster communication.

Facts:
- 40 hectares
- The northeast monsoon affects the area for about 9 to 10 months a year
- The number of people affected should be around 3, 4,000 households

## Cho Jung-tai invites James Soong to inspect Hualien Harbor, calls for review of ice-making equipment at fishing ports nationwide ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:53:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833572
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486712-en.html
- anchor: #n3658144
- Companies mentioned: 公視新聞 PNN、親民黨、花蓮縣政府、行政院、花蓮區漁會、漁業署、港公司

行政院長卓榮泰邀親民黨主席宋楚瑜視察花蓮漁港，因當地製冰廠毀損致漁民缺冰近2年，指示全面檢討全台漁港製冰設備並提高經費比例至70%。花蓮縣府與區漁會說明現況，原計畫興建製冰廠經漁業署評估後修正為儲冰廠，新設施預計118年底完工，期間漁會爭取簡易型製冰廠以解燃眉之急。

Facts:
- Nearly 2 years
- Increase to 70%
- The 2024 0403 major earthquake
- last year (2025)
- More than 600 blocks of ice
- 經費約1.2億
- By the end of 118
- Produce 3 to 5 tons of ice a day
- More than 500 fishing boats in Hualien

## Ammonia leak suspected on fishing boat at Nanfang'ao Harbor; 3 fishermen unconscious, taken to hospital ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:50:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833575
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486709-en.html
- anchor: #n3658141

An ammonia leak is suspected on a fishing boat at Nanfang'ao Harbor, leaving 3 Indonesian fishermen unconscious and requiring hospitalization. The Environmental Protection Bureau has gone to measure concentrations, and the cause of the incident remains under investigation.

Facts:
- 3 Indonesian fishermen
- Today (30)

## Passenger's power bank catches fire and emits smoke on Taipei MRT train; no injuries, service continues normally ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:40:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833579
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486724-en.html
- anchor: #n3658137
- Companies mentioned: 台北捷運、公視新聞、PNN

A power bank caught fire and emitted smoke inside a Taipei MRT train car. No one was injured, and train service continued normally. 台北捷運 and police have stepped in and urged the public to use electronic products safely.

## Microplastics detected in air at 3 petrochemical complexes; environmental groups call for emerging pollutants to be included in development impact assessments ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:33:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833582
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486720-en.html
- anchor: #n3658135
- Companies mentioned: 新四輕

Environmental groups called for emerging pollutants to be included in environmental impact assessments for petrochemical developments such as 新四輕 after microplastics were detected in the air. A doctor said organophosphate esters may affect women's health.

## 牛奶針治失眠病患疑成癮 衛福部稱不排除全面普查 ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:05:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833573
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486706-en.html
- anchor: #n3658143
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部、台灣麻醉醫學會、公視新聞 PNN

新北市診所因病患家屬指控自費施打「牛奶針」治療失眠疑有成癮而暫停營業，衛福部長石崇良表示不排除全面普查醫療院所使用狀況，以確保病人安全。

Facts:
- Nearly 1 million
- Level 4

## Kaohsiung councilor Chen Shan-hui implicated in solar power corruption case; court sets bail at 2.5 million ｜ 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:02:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833574
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486714-en.html
- anchor: #n3658142

Kaohsiung independent councilor Chen Shan-hui is suspected of involvement in a solar power corruption case. The Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office sought his detention and a ban on visits, but the court ordered bail of NT$2.5 million. The case could affect the election prospects of his son, Chen Guan-yu.

Facts:
- 2.5 million yuan
- 2 terms

## Light-based alarm performance assessment system launched to help people with hearing impairments respond promptly to fires | PTS News PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833594
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486700-en.html
- anchor: #n3658127
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國聾人協會、內政部消防署、消防安全中心基金會、台灣能美防災公司

光警報性能評定機制上路，內政部消防署發布指引建議公共場所加裝，消防安全中心基金會制定標準以解決過去缺乏檢測規範問題，台灣能美防災公司表示推廣將更順利。

Facts:
- 9% of audio-only alarms
- Raised to 89%
- Issued in a letter on March 19, 115

## Alphabet earnings fall short of expectations, sending U.S. stocks lower; Taiwan stocks open down and fall below 46,000 points | PTS News PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T13:34:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833588
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486704-en.html
- anchor: #n3658131
- Companies mentioned: Alphabet、鴻海科技集團、鴻海、Google、輝達、台積電

Alphabet財報不如預期導致美股收黑，間接影響台股開低跌破4萬6000點；鴻海科技日強調垂直整合與自動化能力，並與輝達合作開發新一代伺服器。

Facts:
- A total of 941 new products introduced in 2025
- Launch 2.5 new products for customers every day
- Opened at 46,139 points
- Hit an intraday low of 44,726 points
- 台積電 also opened lower at NT$2,380

## Civic groups urge legal changes to prevent transnational repression; foreign agent registration system proposed to strengthen screening | PTS News PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T13:34:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833589
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486707-en.html
- anchor: #n3658130

Civic groups called for legal changes to prevent transnational repression. Following the assault on comedian Huang Yi-hao by people allegedly commissioned by China, lawyers recommended introducing a foreign agent registration system, including related conduct under the Anti-Infiltration Act, and strengthening entry screening and training for public officials.

Facts:
- September
- The 30th

## Couple in charge of 亞拓科技 detained and barred from visits over alleged use of Chinese-made chips in military drones | PTS News PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T13:34:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833590
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486701-en.html
- anchor: #n3658129
- Companies mentioned: 亞拓科技、航見科技公司、錦明實業

The couple in charge of 亞拓科技 were detained and barred from visits over suspected use of Chinese-made chips in a bid for a military drone procurement contract, in violation of the National Security Act.

Facts:
- 在全球市占率曾達到7成
- 至少有2筆約800多萬元的標案

## Nvidia customer who met with Jensen Huang suspected of being Chinese spy; 輝達 says commercial secrets are inaccessible | PTS News PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T13:34:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833591
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486703-en.html
- anchor: #n3658128
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、《紐約時報》

《紐約時報》報導美國情報機構監控與輝達執行長黃仁勳密切接觸的前新加坡資料中心黃姓中國籍主管，疑為間諜。輝達回應稱客戶無法接觸商業機密，且政府未告知懷疑；台灣外交部、陸委會及內政部表示將依法律審查並處理可能違反國安法令者。

## Student learning portfolios enter their 7th year; education groups propose simpler categories and limited resubmission | PTS News PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T13:34:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833583
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486718-en.html
- anchor: #n3658134
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、EdYouth、國教盟

As student learning portfolios enter their 7th year, education groups recommend simplifying categories, allowing limited resubmission of coursework, and disclosing data to improve the system.

Facts:
- 7th year
- Nearly half of students
- 8成的學生

## Yoon Suk Yeol's second trial for insurrection; special counsel seeks death penalty, accusing him of undermining constitutional order | PTS News PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T13:34:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833584
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486715-en.html
- anchor: #n3658133

The Seoul High Court held the closing hearing on the 29th in the second trial of Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges. The special counsel again asked the court to sentence Yoon to death, accusing him of staging a coup to seize power indefinitely and undermine the constitutional order by declaring martial law. Yoon's lawyers countered that the special counsel was a “political special counsel,” arguing that only troops without live ammunition had been deployed to hold the opposition party in check. The first trial sentenced him to life in prison, and the special counsel appealed, deeming the sentence too lenient.

Facts:
- On the 29th
- Deployed only 280
- Set the clock back 40 years
- Since December 1997
- Nearly 29 years
- After serving 20 years
- Fixed-term sentences ranging from 30 years to 12 years
- Expected on Nov. 5

## X-Men actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86; knighted by the British queen | 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T13:34:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833585
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486711-en.html
- anchor: #n3658132
- Companies mentioned: 公視新聞、PNN、漫威電影

British actor Patrick Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 86. He was widely known for playing Captain Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in X-Men, and was knighted by the British queen.

Facts:
- He was 86.
- Starting in 1987
- Played the role for 7 years
- Cast in 2000
- 2010

## Black-faced spoonbills arrive half a month early; sightings concentrated at Taitung fish farms | 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T13:34:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833576
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486705-en.html
- anchor: #n3658140
- Companies mentioned: 公視新聞 PNN、屏東科技大學野保所、林保署

Black-faced spoonbills arrived at Taitung fish farms half a month early, accounting for 61% of the global population. Experts say their arrival is not directly related to typhoons, while birdwatchers worry that habitat changes could lead to conflicts between people and birds.

Facts:
- There were 9 black-faced spoonbills
- About half a month earlier than in previous years
- October is normally when black-faced spoonbills ride favorable winds south from Korea to spend the winter
- The number found in Taiwan accounts for 61% of the global total
- This year (2026), the 林保署 also announced
- Taitung County has recorded as many as 13 in winter

## Recycled livestock wastewater mixed with farm irrigation water; Yunlin County estimates annual water savings of 175 million tons | PTS News PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T13:34:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833577
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486713-en.html
- anchor: #n3658139

The Yunlin County Environmental Protection Bureau is promoting the recycling of livestock wastewater, turning biogas residue and slurry into fertilizer for irrigation. So far, 950 farms have joined, reducing wastewater discharged into rivers by 2.6 million metric tons annually. If expanded countywide, the program is estimated to save 175 million tons of water each year.

Facts:
- Save 175 million tons of water a year
- Reduce livestock wastewater by 2.6 million metric tons annually
- 950 farms have joined the livestock waste recycling program
- There are currently more than 1,200 livestock farms in Yunlin

## Environmental groups accuse Tainan authorities of allowing upstream deforestation, causing sediment buildup downstream on the Jishui River | PTS News PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T13:34:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833578
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486710-en.html
- anchor: #n3658138
- Companies mentioned: 台灣水資源保育聯盟、台南市政府、台南市水利局、農業部農村水保署、經濟部水利署、農業部農水署嘉南管理處

Environmental groups allege that land in the Guanziling section of Baihe, Tainan, was cleared, causing sediment to build up downstream on the Jishui River and affecting farmers' cultivation. 台南市政府 and relevant agencies said they had acted in accordance with the law and that the work was not illegal as long as it did not alter the terrain. The groups questioned whether the work had damaged soil and water conservation.

Facts:
- The area excavated and leveled exceeds 1 hectare
- Typhoon Gaemi last year (2025)
- The farmland was raised by 2 meters

## 8 天母國中 students feel unwell after lunch; tests of retained group meal samples pass | 公視新聞 PNN

- Published: 2026-10-30T13:34:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833580
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486722-en.html
- anchor: #n3658136
- Companies mentioned: 天母國中、公視新聞、PNN

8 students at 天母國中 felt unwell after lunch. Taipei's Department of Health tested retained samples of the group meals, and all results passed. The city government stressed its zero-tolerance policy on food safety among meal providers and is advancing both subsidies for rapid tests following lunch-related illness and a dual-track system for submitting meals for testing, to determine whether the cause was influenza or a food safety issue.

## Insurers' technology stock sell-offs and third-quarter loss storm: allocation dilemmas behind forced selling

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:50:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641757
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486577-en.html
- anchor: #n3657984
- Companies mentioned: 華泰證券、新華保險、中國平安、中國人壽、摩根大通、海南希瓦、中泰證券、中金公司、平安壽險

Amid a market downturn in Q3 2026, Chinese listed insurers face pressure from massive losses. Expanded equity allocations have intensified volatility and triggered a wave of stop-loss selling. Although participating insurance policies are growing rapidly, the slow transition from traditional policies has left insurers struggling with allocation dilemmas.

Facts:
- 華泰證券 expects listed A-share insurers to post combined pretax losses of 109.6 billion to 200.2 billion yuan in the third quarter of 2026.
- The stock and fund allocation ratio at 7 listed insurers rose from about 12% in 2023–2024 to 19.4% at the end of the first half of 2026.
- 新華保險's equity allocation reached 25.6%, higher than 中國平安's 21.1% and 中國人壽's 19.2%.
- The CSI 800 Index fell 13.97% in the third quarter, while assets directly recognized in profit or loss (FVTPL) rose to an average share of 13%.
- Participating insurance premiums reached 1.0126 trillion yuan in the first half of 2026, up 94.4% year over year.

## 11 banks participate! Mega Bank leads NT$40 billion syndicated loan for GUC; subscription reaches 1.2 times the target

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:23:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641844
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486578-en.html
- anchor: #n3657985
- Companies mentioned: 創意電子、兆豐銀行、台積電

A NT$40 billion syndicated loan for 創意電子, arranged by 兆豐銀行, was signed on the 30th, with 11 banks subscribing 1.2 times the target amount. The funds will support business expansion and global development, reflecting strong market confidence in 創意電子's AI chip business.

Facts:
- A NT$40 billion syndicated loan for 創意電子, led by 兆豐銀行, was signed on the 30th, attracting 11 financial institutions and receiving subscriptions of 1.2 times the original target.
- 創意電子 is a major domestic ASIC design services provider, maintaining close, long-term partnerships with 台積電 and major cloud service providers worldwide.
- 創意電子 reported cumulative revenue of NT$44.099 billion in the first 3 quarters of 2026, up 102.83% from the same period last year.
- The NT$40 billion syndicated loan will mainly provide working capital needed to support the company's rapid business expansion and help deepen its global market presence.
- The syndicated loan incorporates a sustainability performance-linked mechanism, with ESG indicators including greenhouse gas reductions, energy savings and water conservation tied to interest rate adjustments.
- 兆豐銀行 has been named Taiwan's Best Syndicated Loan Bank of the Year by the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association four times since 2020.
- According to data from the London Stock Exchange Group, 兆豐銀 ranked first in Taiwan for syndicated loan facility management in the first 3 quarters of 2026.

## IMF forecasts Vietnam's per capita GDP will surpass Indonesia's for the first time in 2026.

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:20:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641758
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486579-en.html
- anchor: #n3657986
- Companies mentioned: 國際貨幣基金(IMF)、台灣鴻海集團、南韓三星電子

IMF forecasts Vietnam's per capita GDP will reach US$5,259 in 2026, surpassing Indonesia's for the first time. With high-tech manufacturing shifting to the country and strong investment, Vietnam's economic growth is projected to reach 8.4%, demonstrating stronger economic momentum than regional rivals.

Facts:
- IMF forecasts Vietnam's nominal per capita GDP will reach US$5,259 in 2026.
- Vietnam's per capita GDP will surpass Indonesia's US$5,153 for the first time in 2026.
- Vietnam's exports totaled US$434.3 billion in the first 9 months of this year, up 25% year over year.
- Vietnam's government plans to invest about 1,000 trillion dong in infrastructure development throughout 2026.
- IMF forecasts Vietnam's economic growth will reach 8.4% in 2026.

## Taiwan stocks plunge more than 1,000 points: Should you sell or buy the dip? 5 key steps to protect yourself.

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:54:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641837
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486008-en.html
- anchor: #n3655531
- Companies mentioned: 豐雲學堂

Taiwan stocks plunged more than 1,000 points on Oct. 30, 2026, as electronics shares fell and financial stocks provided a haven. The article offers 5 steps to protect yourself, urging investors to review their funds and positions and avoid blindly averaging down.

Facts:
- On Oct. 30, 2026, the Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index plunged 1,156.5 points, or 2.49%.
- The OTC index also plunged 4.42% that day, with more than 1,600 stocks closing lower across the market.
- A total of 18 stocks hit the daily limit down that day.
- Electronics and semiconductor shares fell in tandem.
- Financial stocks became a safe haven for funds as the market fell.

## South Korea hits Google and 蘋果 with hefty fines, ruling that high commissions hinder competition

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641756
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486010-en.html
- anchor: #n3655532
- Companies mentioned: 南韓廣播通訊委員會、Google、蘋果

South Korea's 南韓廣播通訊委員會 (KMCC) ruled on the 28th that U.S. tech giants Google and 蘋果 had abused their dominance in app stores and violated the Telecommunications Business Act, fining them a combined approximately 63.7 billion won. The move is intended to punish them for forcing developers to use their official payment systems and charging high commissions. The regulator also ordered both companies to open up to external payment links to promote market competition.

Facts:
- 南韓廣播通訊委員會 announced combined fines of approximately 63.7 billion won against Google and 蘋果.
- Google was separately fined 42.9 billion won for abusing its dominant position.
- 蘋果 was separately fined 20.8 billion won for abusing its dominant position.
- The 2 companies were accused of forcing developers to use the official IAP system and charging commissions of up to 30%.
- 蘋果 was found to have calculated commissions based on prices including VAT from 2015 to 2023, placing a heavier burden on South Korean developers.
- South Korea passed legislation in 2021 banning app stores from requiring the use of their own payment channels.

## Google's earnings fire the first shot! Hong Kong AI stocks face their harshest valuation reset on Thursday; experts say investment logic is shifting: only companies that make money deserve high valuations.

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:40:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641770
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486012-en.html
- anchor: #n3655533
- Companies mentioned: Alphabet、微軟、聯想、中芯、華虹、騰訊、阿里、智譜、MiniMax、天孚通信、新易盛

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Tech Index prompted a reassessment of the AI supply chain after Alphabet's disappointing third-quarter results. Related companies in Hong Kong and mainland China's A-share markets broadly fell, as investors shifted their focus to profitability and cash flow.

Facts:
- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Tech Index rebounded 1.4% at midday today (the 30th), but had yet to recoup the full 2.84% loss from yesterday (the 29th).
- Third-quarter results released by Google parent Alphabet on Wednesday (the 28th) showed revenue of US$127.58 billion, below expectations, while free cash flow plunged to negative US$9.07 billion.
- The market is no longer rewarding companies that dare to spend; it is starting to reward companies that make money.
- Three types of players in the Hong Kong AI supply chain face revaluation: “shovel sellers” such as 聯想、中芯 and 華虹; “payers” such as 騰訊 and 阿里; and “storytellers” such as 智譜 and MiniMax.
- The Hang Seng Tech Index had a PE-TTM of 20.3 times as of yesterday, placing it around the 8th percentile of the past 10 years and at a historic valuation low.

## Strong AI and semiconductor demand: 國科會 says national R&D spending has exceeded 1 trillion yuan for 2 consecutive years.

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:26:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641783
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486014-en.html
- anchor: #n3655534

國科會公布2025年全國科技動態調查，研發經費達1兆1,380億元連2年破兆，民間投入占86.2%，受AI與半導體需求帶動出口成長。

Facts:
- 2025年全國研發經費達1兆1,380億元，年增8.5%，連續2年突破兆元。
- In 2025, R&D conducted by the business sector accounted for 85.9% of national R&D spending.
- Taiwan's full-time equivalent (FTE) R&D workforce totaled 318,000 people in 2025, an annual increase of 2.3%.
- Average R&D spending per researcher, measured in FTEs, rose to 6.11 million yuan nationally in 2025.
- Companies with 500 or more employees accounted for 83.2% of all business-sector R&D spending.
- The share of all business-sector R&D spending conducted by science park companies rose to 47.8%.

## Merger still undecided, but the ticker already in focus? Wall Street bets Musk will choose “X” again.

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641755
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486009-en.html
- anchor: #n3655535
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉(TSLA-US)、SpaceX(SPCX-US)、PayPal、推特(Twitter)、美國鋼鐵公司(U.S. Steel)、日本製鐵(Nippon Steel)、Roundhill Investments、Karobaar Capital、富蘭克林坦伯頓(Franklin Templeton)、巴克萊(Barclays)

Musk is pushing for a Tesla-SpaceX merger to create a group valued at US$3.5 trillion. Wall Street is focused on the “X” ticker and financial synergies, but governance risks have raised concerns.

Facts:
- Musk is pursuing a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, and the 2 companies have established independent special committees of directors to assess its feasibility.
- If completed, the merger is expected to create a tech giant with a total market value of about US$3.5 trillion.
- SpaceX reported third-quarter revenue of US$14.575 billion and net profit of US$4.404 billion, reversing its losses.
- SpaceX's third-quarter capital expenditures reached US$19.593 billion, with 84% allocated to computing infrastructure for its SI business.
- Tesla generated US$1.53 billion in free cash flow in the third quarter and sold energy storage batteries to SpaceX.
- Only 5 single-letter tickers—I, K, N, X and Y—remain unused in U.S. stocks.
- If SpaceX acquires Tesla in an all-stock deal, Musk's voting stake in the combined company would reach 53% to 56%.

## 〈鴻海科技日〉東元 and 鴻海 showcase modular data center, offering one-stop integrated delivery to capture AI infrastructure opportunities.

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:19:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641818
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486011-en.html
- anchor: #n3655536
- Companies mentioned: 東元、鴻海、輝達、NVIDIA

東元 showcased a modular data center based on 輝達 DSX POD design at 鴻海科技日, integrating IT and electromechanical systems and displaying robotic joint modules. The company is deepening its partnership with 鴻海 to pursue opportunities in the AI infrastructure market.

Facts:
- 東元 made its second appearance at 鴻海科技日, focusing on the modular data center (MDC) developed in partnership with 鴻海.
- The MDC is based on the 輝達 NVIDIA DSX POD reference design and uses a 40-foot container as its platform.
- 東元's overall MDC solution encompasses 5 core modules: IT, cooling, power, generators and EMS.
- 東元 is currently carrying out a megawatt-scale modular data center project in Malaysia.
- 東元 also showcased an 800VDC high-voltage direct current power architecture and solid-state transformer (SST) technology.
- 東元 showcased M1/M2 quadruped robot joint modules, TJM humanoid robot biomimetic joint modules, and UTX customized high-performance joint modules.

## 〈台股盤後〉美企AI疑雲攪局 收跌1156點摜破半年線 艱苦守住45K

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:12:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641797
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486013-en.html
- anchor: #n3655537
- Companies mentioned: 谷歌、英特爾、台北股市、台積電、鴻海、台達電、聯發科、欣興、南電、景碩

台股30日受美股科技股疑慮影響收跌1156點至45211點，跌破半年線。台積電、聯發科等權值股領跌，市場成交值8777億元。專家認為雖有短多殺多，但未見大幅走空。

Facts:
- 台股30日收盤下跌1156.5點至45211.83點，跌破半年線但守住45000點。
- Outlooks from U.S. stocks including 谷歌 and 英特爾 have fueled market concerns about tech companies' cash flow and returns on investment.
- 台積電 closed down 1.86% at 2,370 yuan, falling below the consolidation range.
- The broad market index fell 829.6 points for the week and 2,728.3 points for the month, a decline of 5.69%.
- 聯發科 closed below the 4,000-yuan mark at 3,915 yuan, down 3.21%.
- 台達電 closed at the limit-down price of 1,335 yuan, with trading volume expanding to 18,300 lots.

## 廣達 and MIT to hold 2026 technology forum, focusing on AI-driven medical innovation and transformation

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:09:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641753
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486015-en.html
- anchor: #n3655538
- Companies mentioned: 廣達、廣達研究院、廣達醫療科技基金會、達穎智能、DaVinCare

廣達 joined MIT to hold the 2026 technology forum, focusing on AI medical innovation. Chief Technology Officer 張嘉淵 said that to address an aging population and labor shortages, 廣達 will use newly established 達穎智能 to cultivate MIT’s rainforest-scale research成果 in a greenhouse and bring it into practical use, advancing predictive and personalized precision medicine.

Facts:
- 廣達, 廣達研究院, 廣達醫療科技基金會 and MIT CSAIL jointly held the 2026 technology forum.
- The forum’s theme was “Better AI Together for Health Innovation.”
- 廣達 Chief Technology Officer 張嘉淵 represented the forum as a speaker.
- 廣達 likened its partnership with MIT to the relationship between a greenhouse and a rainforest.
- 廣達 established a new company, “達穎智能(DaVinCare),” to bring medical products into practical use.
- AI development is shifting from large data centers to integration into wearable products.

## 廣達 establishes new smart healthcare company “達穎智能” to bring AI medicine into practice and move toward the market

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:07:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641749
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486016-en.html
- anchor: #n3655539
- Companies mentioned: 廣達、達穎智能(DaVinCare,DVC)

廣達 established a new company, 達穎智能, with the aim of bringing AI medical technology into practice and commercializing it, integrating technologies such as AIoT to build a smart healthcare platform.

Facts:
- 廣達 established a new company, “達穎智能,” to bring AI medicine into practice and move toward the market.
- 達穎智能 focuses on smart healthcare and AI solutions, with an AIoT integrated architecture at its core.
- 廣達研究院’s 12th business unit covers a full range of technical capabilities, including AI development, software, hardware, cloud services and production lines.
- Bringing medical products into practical use requires a separate unit to coordinate with healthcare institutions, because 廣達’s existing business model differs from the model for implementing products in healthcare.
- 達穎智能 is building a highly flexible, secure and scalable smart healthcare platform to improve medical workflows and patient interactions.

## AI demand becomes apparent: 華通 plans annual capital spending of more than NT$20 billion for 3 consecutive years

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:06:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641724
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4486017-en.html
- anchor: #n3655540
- Companies mentioned: 華通、Starship

HDI maker 華通 plans capital spending of more than NT$20 billion annually from 2026 to 2028 to meet demand from AI data centers and low-Earth orbit satellites. The company’s September revenue hit a record, and it is actively expanding mSAP capacity and high-end HDI technology to capture opportunities from AI infrastructure upgrades.

Facts:
- 華通 plans capital spending of more than NT$20 billion annually for 3 consecutive years from 2026 to 2028.
- 華通’s revenue in September this year hit a record NT$8.617 billion.
- 華通 has successfully mass-produced high-end multilayer boards with more than 6 HDI layers.
- 華通 has the technical capability to mass-produce 8- to 9-layer HDI boards.
- 華通 has worked with major customers on space-grade PCB boards for 10 years.
- 華通’s after-tax net profit in the first half of 2026 rose 39.08% year over year.

## Administration of Commerce: This year’s target of training 20,000 people in AI technology has been met; aims to achieve an AI adoption rate of more than half

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:03:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641682
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4485072-en.html
- anchor: #n3654998

The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Administration of Commerce released the 2026 Commercial Services Industry Yearbook on the 30th, announcing that it had met this year’s target of providing AI training to 20,000 people and noting that services account for more than half of GDP. It will work to raise AI adoption to 50%, using a new support system to accelerate the industry’s intelligent transformation.

Facts:
- Taiwan’s service industry generated NT$15.60 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, up 3.57% from the previous year.
- The Administration of Commerce has met its annual target of providing guidance and training in AI technology to 20,000 people this year.
- According to the latest 2026 survey, 35.8% of commercial services companies have begun adopting AI.
- A total of 12.7% of companies have reached large-scale AI use and allocated dedicated budgets and internal resources.
- The Administration of Commerce aims to achieve an adoption rate of 50% and will establish a tiered, end-to-end support system.

## 〈鴻海 Technology Day〉劉揚偉: This year showcases the group’s combined strengths and vertical integration; AI server rack capacity has doubled from last year

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:00:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641741
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4485075-en.html
- anchor: #n3654999
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海、輝達(NVIDIA)

鴻海 held its 2026 Technology Day, where Chairman 劉揚偉 showcased the group’s combined strengths and vertical integration. Weekly AI server rack production capacity doubled to 2,000 racks, while digital twin technology is accelerating the company’s transformation.

Facts:
- 鴻海’s weekly AI server rack production capacity has doubled from last year to 2,000 racks per week
- 鴻海 achieves mold precision of 2 microns and improves material utilization by 3.3 times
- AI server computing tray assembly time has been cut to 20 minutes
- 鴻海 can supply more than 50% of mobile phone components
- 鴻海 manages a total global land area of more than 40 million square meters

## Japanese automakers retreat sharply in China: production falls to less than 4-tenths of its peak, while 豐田 sales also drop 25%

- Published: 2026-10-30T15:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641789
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4485076-en.html
- anchor: #n3655000
- Companies mentioned: 豐田、本田、日產、馬自達、Lexus、小糸製作所、Mobility Global、廣汽集團、一汽集團

Japanese automakers continue to shrink in the Chinese market. Combined production by 豐田, 本田, 日產 and 馬自達 from April to September this year plunged 63% from the 2020 peak, falling to less than four-tenths of that level. Amid declining demand for gasoline-powered cars and intensifying competition from electric vehicles, 豐田 sales fell 25%, weighing on its global performance, while 本田 suffered the steepest decline. The automakers are seeking a way forward by reorganizing joint ventures, shifting toward exports and developing new models.

Facts:
- The 4 Japanese automakers produced a combined 1,020,579 vehicles in China from April to September this year, down 63% from the 2020 peak
- 豐田 sold 684,903 vehicles in China from April to September this year, including Lexus, down 25% year over year
- 本田’s flagship EV “GT,” originally scheduled to launch by the end of 2025, has been postponed indefinitely
- 小糸製作所 announced it will dissolve and liquidate its Chinese subsidiary that manufactures automotive lights
- U.S. research firm Mobility Global forecasts that the annual China production of the 4 Japanese automakers in 2030 will fall a further 47% from 2025
- 豐田 plans to produce a next-generation EV with longer driving range under the Lexus brand in 2027 and to build extended-range electric vehicles in China

## 友達（2409） has NT$18.5 billion in book profit. Why did its share price fall to the limit instead of rising?

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:57:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641787
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4485077-en.html
- anchor: #n3655001
- Companies mentioned: 友達（2409）、台積電（2330）、廣達（2382）

友達（2409） sold its Taichung plant to 台積電（2330） for NT$38.8 billion, booking a gain of NT$18.5 billion. But uncertainty has emerged over the sale of its Huaya plant to 廣達（2382）, its core business swung to a loss in the third quarter, and its share price fell to the limit.

Facts:
- 友達（2409） announced it would sell its Taichung plant to 台積電（2330） for NT$38.8 billion, estimating a disposal gain of as much as NT$18.5 billion.
- A deal had reportedly been reached to sell the Huaya plant to 廣達（2382）, but complications have emerged, casting doubt on the expected proceeds.
- 友達’s financial results showed its core business swung to a loss in the third quarter, with a substantial amount lost.
- 友達 shares plunged at the open the day after its investor conference, briefly hitting the limit-down price.
- The market is watching whether 友達 can narrow its core-business losses and how quickly it can clear inventory.

## Midterm elections countdown: Filings by AI giants reveal policy costs, with data center tax burdens and regulatory risks rising

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:50:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641672
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4485073-en.html
- anchor: #n3655002
- Companies mentioned: Meta、Anthropic、微軟、美光、OpenAI

On the eve of the U.S. midterm elections, AI giants such as Meta disclosed data center tax and regulatory risks in SEC filings. Bipartisan legislation to advance AI oversight, a surge in lobbying spending and growing public opposition to infrastructure expansion are increasing policy uncertainty.

Facts:
- Meta warned in its third-quarter 10-Q report that legal changes increasing taxes on data center operations could raise capital spending or operating costs.
- Anthropic spent $5.6 million on lobbying in the first 3 quarters of this year, far more than the $2.29 million spent in the same period last year.
- Republican Representative Jay Obernolte introduced bill H.R.9925 in July, proposing federal oversight of the development and deployment of frontier AI models.
- Polls show that about two-thirds of U.S. respondents oppose building new data centers in the United States.
- Independent Senator Sanders introduced the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act (S.4214), proposing a pause on new data center construction.

## 特斯拉中國 adjusts car-buying incentives again: down payments start at 39,900 yuan, with 0 interest for 5 years

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641761
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4485074-en.html
- anchor: #n3655003
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉中國、每日經濟新聞、乘聯分會、瑞銀(UBS)

特斯拉中國於10月底至11月底推出新購車優惠，降低Model 3與Model Y首付至3.99萬元並提供5年0息，同時調整尾款立減金額。此舉反映特斯拉在中國市場面臨銷量下滑與財務壓力，但投資機構看好其自動駕駛等長線業務發展。

Facts:
- 特斯拉中國在10月30日至11月30日推出新一輪購車優惠政策。
- The minimum down payment for 5-year, 0% financing on the Model 3 and Model Y was lowered to 39,900 yuan.
- The end-payment discount for the rear-wheel-drive and long-range versions of the Model 3 was increased to 10,000 yuan.
- Tesla’s net profit in the third quarter of 2026 was $787 million, down 43% year over year.
- Tesla’s cumulative retail sales in China from January to September 2026 totaled 381,100 vehicles, down 11.9% year over year.

## Nearly 200 million a day! US-Iran conflict disrupts shipping routes and boosts the shipping market; 中遠海控’s net profit rose 13% in the first three quarters, and its A and H shares hit record highs

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:20:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641727
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4485078-en.html
- anchor: #n3655004
- Companies mentioned: 中遠海控、東方海外國際、中遠海能、國泰海通證券

Benefiting from strong third-quarter results and capacity constraints caused by geopolitical conflicts, 中遠海控’s net profit in the first three quarters rose 13.22% year over year, as Hong Kong-listed shipping stocks rallied across the board.

Facts:
- 中遠海控’s net profit attributable to parent-company shareholders for the first three quarters of this year was 30.649 billion yuan, up 13.22% year over year.
- 中遠海控’s net profit attributable to parent-company shareholders in the third quarter alone reached 17.230 billion yuan, up 80.73% year over year.
- Houthi attacks have forced ships to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope, adding 10 to 14 days to Asia-Europe round trips.
- 中遠海控 benefited from the CCFI index averaging 19.46% higher year over year in the first three quarters of this year.
- Hong Kong-listed shipping stocks rallied across the board today (30), with 中遠海控 gaining 7.7%.

## Ensuring thorough security measures in light of incidents including information leaks caused by unauthorized access (alert)

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:59:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/kinkyu/20261030.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487077-en.html
- anchor: #n3658450
- Companies mentioned: 内閣官房国家サイバー統括室、厚生労働省、個人情報保護委員会、JPCERTコーディネーションセンター、JPCERT/CC、独立法人情報処理推進機構、IPA、Adobe Reader

厚生労働省 is urging businesses to strengthen their security measures following incidents of personal information leaks caused by unauthorized access. It is calling in particular for action by medical institutions and information system providers.

## Response to the Supreme Court ruling on the revision of the public assistance standards in Heisei 25

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:47:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77119.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487079-en.html
- anchor: #n3658451

厚生労働省 has expressed its remorse and apology after the Supreme Court ruled that errors and omissions in the decision-making process for the deflation adjustment in the revision of the public assistance standards in Heisei 25 were illegal. Based on a report compiled by an expert committee in November Reiwa 7, it decided to provide an additional uniform benefit to plaintiffs and non-plaintiffs equivalent to the standard-level adjustment (-2.49%), and included the funding in a supplementary budget. From March 1, Reiwa 8, benefits will be paid in stages without requiring an application to households currently receiving public assistance; other households will receive benefits upon application.

Facts:
- Height adjustment: minus 二・四九 percent
- Revision rate for the deflation adjustment (▲4.78%)

## Response to the Supreme Court ruling on the revision of the public assistance standards in Heisei 25

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:33:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77114.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487081-en.html
- anchor: #n3658452

厚生労働省 announced a policy to provide additional public assistance payments or special benefits to plaintiff and non-plaintiff households, and included related funding in the budget, following the Supreme Court ruling that found the procedures for the deflation adjustment in the revision of the public assistance standards in Heisei 25 to be illegal.

Facts:
- Supreme Court ruling of June 27, Reiwa 7
- The Expert Committee on Responses to the Supreme Court Ruling, established in August Reiwa 7 by the Social Security Council’s Public Assistance Standards Subcommittee
- The expert committee’s report was compiled on November 18 of the same year
- From October of the same year, the national and local governments also held working-level consultations on responses to the Supreme Court ruling
- In November of the same year, the health, labor and welfare minister and local government leaders held national-local consultations on responses to the Supreme Court ruling
- On November 21 of the same year, the government announced “The Direction of Responses Based on the Report of the Expert Committee on Responses to the Supreme Court Ruling of the Social Security Council’s Public Assistance Standards Subcommittee, and Other Materials”
- To be implemented uniformly at a height adjustment level of minus 二・四九 percent
- The supplementary budget was passed by the Diet on December 16, Reiwa 7
- The “Special Exception to the Standards for Public Assistance under the Public Assistance Act for the Period from August, Heisei 二十五, to March, Reiwa 8 (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Notice No. 43 of Reiwa 8)” was promulgated on February 20, Reiwa 8
- It took effect on March 1
- This is a period affected by the deflation adjustment at the time of the revision in Heisei 25 and thereafter
- Minor deduction (renamed the under-20 deduction from April, Reiwa 4.)
- As the standard level was revised in October, Heisei 30, the period covered is through September, Heisei 30
- The period covered is from August, Heisei 25, through September, Heisei 27
- Revision rate for the deflation adjustment (▲4.78%)
- Revision rate for the height (standard-level) adjustment (▲2.49%)

## Implementation of inspection orders for imported foods

- Published: 2026-10-30T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77091.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487078-en.html
- anchor: #n3658453
- Companies mentioned: クラレイ株式会社、株式会社桜通商、神栄株式会社、ZHANGZHOU MINGDE FOODS CO.,LTD.、FUJIAN JINGSHENG AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CO.,LTD.

厚生労働省 ordered importers to conduct inspections under the Food Sanitation Act after the pesticide residue mepiquat chloride was detected above the permitted limit in okra and processed products from China.

Facts:
- 0.3 mg per day per 1 kg of body weight
- Mepiquat chloride residue: 0.24 ppm
- Even if a person continued to consume 75 kg of okra every day
- Mepiquat chloride detected: 0.12 ppm
- Standard: 0.01 ppm
- 12,500.00 kg
- Mepiquat chloride detected: 0.04 ppm
- 9,000.00 kg
- Mepiquat chloride detected: 0.24 ppm

## November is “Fair Trade Practices Campaign Month”

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:02:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76722.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487083-en.html
- anchor: #n3658454
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、中小企業庁、公正取引委員会、都道府県労働局

厚生労働省 has designated November as “Fair Trade Practices Campaign Month” to prevent the burden of work-style reforms from being unfairly shifted to small and medium-sized business partners and to promote work-style reforms. It will conduct intensive public awareness activities, including displaying posters, updating a special website and making requests to large companies and others.

Facts:
- November
- October 30, Reiwa 8

## Notice of the 14th Meeting of the Food Sanitation Monitoring Committee of the Health Science Council

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76613.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487088-en.html
- anchor: #n3658461

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 14th Food Sanitation Monitoring Subcommittee of the Health Science Council on Reiwa 8, Nov. 9. Topics include a review in the fifth year after enforcement of the revised Food Sanitation Act and a review of BSE measures. Attendance is open only to members of the press, and the meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube.

Facts:
- 14th
- 5 years
- Reiwa 8 Nov. 9

## Notice of the first meeting of the Review Panel on Revisions to the Reiwa 8 National Registered Dietitian Examination Guidelines

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76777.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487084-en.html
- anchor: #n3658460
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、健康・生活衛生局、Adobe Reader

厚生労働省 will hold the first meeting to review the Reiwa 8 National Registered Dietitian Examination Guidelines online on Nov. 5. Those wishing to observe must apply by email.

Facts:
- Reiwa 8, Nov. 5 (Thursday)
- 10:00～12:00
- Must arrive by 15:00

## Decision on the Recipients of the Reiwa 8 Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Awards for Certified Employment Training Providers for People in Financial Hardship

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76872.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487087-en.html
- anchor: #n3658459
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、特定非営利活動法人UNE、社会福祉法人名張育成会、企業組合伊丹市雇用事業団、株式会社 お福、企業組合しまね就労福祉事業団松江事業場

厚生労働省 has selected the recipients for Reiwa 8, the inaugural year of the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Awards for Certified Employment Training Providers for People in Financial Hardship, which recognize providers and others for outstanding initiatives under the self-reliance support system for people in financial hardship.

Facts:
- 令和８年度
- Oct. 30, Reiwa 8
- Nov. 7, Reiwa 8

## The 273rd Social Security Council Long-Term Care Benefit Subcommittee will meet via web conference

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76901.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487082-en.html
- anchor: #n3658458
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、Adobe Reader

厚生労働省 will hold the 273rd Long-Term Care Benefit Subcommittee of the Social Security Council via web conference on Reiwa 8, Nov. 2. The agenda is the revision of long-term care service fees for Reiwa 9, and the meeting will be streamed live on YouTube.

Facts:
- 273rd
- Monday, November 2
- 10：00～13：00
- 17th floor
- １－２－２

## Additional preliminary allocation notice for the Reiwa 8 Regional Development Grant for Long-Term Care and Welfare Facilities (first-round consultations)

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/hard2026-10_00001.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487086-en.html
- anchor: #n3658457

厚生労働省 has issued an additional preliminary allocation notice for the Reiwa 8 Regional Development Grant for Long-Term Care and Welfare Facilities (first-round consultations).

Facts:
- 令和８年度
- (3970)
- (3928)

## November is “Human Resources Development Promotion Month”

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77005.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487080-en.html
- anchor: #n3658456
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、中央職業能力開発協会、独立行政法人 高齢・障害・求職者雇用支援機構、職業能力開発総合大学校、リーガロイヤルホテル東京、Adobe Reader

厚生労働省は、職業能力の開発・向上と技能の振興を目指し、11月を「人材開発促進月間」、11月10日を「技能の日」としている。期間中、「現代の名工」表彰や障害者人材開発支援などの催しを開催する。また、令和10年の技能五輪国際大会開催を見据え、「全世代型リ・スキリング国民運動」を展開している。

Facts:
- Scheduled to be held for the first time in 21 years
- The 3 years leading up to the competition

## An information exchange meeting for the Reiwa 8 Lifelong Active Regional Development Environment Improvement Project will be held

- Published: 2026-10-30T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77054.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487085-en.html
- anchor: #n3658455
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニッセイ基礎研究所、富士市新就労推進協議会、一般社団法人パレットぶぜん

厚生労働省は、高年齢者の雇用・就業支援を目的とした「生涯現役地域づくり環境整備事業」の6協議会による取組の質向上と情報展開を図るため、令和8年11月17日に情報交換会を開催する。

Facts:
- 現在６協議会で実施しています
- To be held on Nov. 17 (Tuesday)
- Reiwa 8, Nov. 17 (Tuesday), 13:00–16:15
- Participation fee: Free
- Application deadline: Nov. 10 (Tuesday)

## Materials for the third Policy Review and Promotion Subcommittee of the Public-Private Council for Enhancing Japan’s Drug Discovery Capabilities

- Published: 2026-10-29T15:25:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77073.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487120-en.html
- anchor: #n3658472

A page listing materials for the third Policy Review and Promotion Subcommittee of the Public-Private Council for Enhancing Japan’s Drug Discovery Capabilities, held by the Medical Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on Reiwa 8, Oct. 30. Materials include documents on manufacturing and domestic investment, as well as submissions from members.

Facts:
- 3rd
- Oct. 30, Reiwa 8
- 54KB
- 1.7MB
- 992KB
- 315KB
- 873KB
- 737KB
- 1.3MB

## Response to the Supreme Court ruling on the revision of the public assistance standards in Heisei 25

- Published: 2026-10-29T13:36:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77069.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487121-en.html
- anchor: #n3658474

厚生労働省 has decided to provide additional public assistance payments to plaintiff and non-plaintiff households and has included funding in a supplementary budget, following the Supreme Court ruling in Reiwa 7, June, on the Heisei 25 revisions to public assistance standards, which found the deflation adjustment procedure unlawful.

Facts:
- Height adjustment: minus 二・四九 percent
- Revision rate for the deflation adjustment (▲4.78%)

## Survey underway

- Published: 2026-10-28T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000149274_00001.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487091-en.html
- anchor: #n3658475
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人国立病院機構久里浜医療センター、厚生労働省

独立行政法人国立病院機構久里浜医療センター is conducting a “Survey on Recreation and Health Among the Public” as a project subsidized by 厚生労働省, pursuant to the Basic Act on Gambling Addiction Countermeasures. The survey period runs from Reiwa 8, Nov. 1, to around Reiwa 9, March.

Facts:
- Heisei 30
- Nov. 1, Reiwa 8
- March, Reiwa 9

## One-stop portal for measures related to the situation in the Middle East

- Published: 2026-10-25T14:20:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/chuto-josei.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487095-en.html
- anchor: #n3658493

厚生労働省 announced that it had established a headquarters for measures to secure pharmaceuticals, medical devices and medical supplies affected by the situation in the Middle East, and that sales of the 70 million medical gloves held in reserve would shift to general sales from Reiwa 8, Oct. 6. The portal also lists consultation desks for supply-related inquiries and various notices and administrative communications.

Facts:
- 70 million medical gloves held in the national stockpile
- From Reiwa 8, Oct. 6

## “Minato Oasis Miyazu Amanohashidate” is coming! — “Miyazu, a port of human flow,” a place to connect and create together —

- Published: 2026-10-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/port04_hh_000570.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487321-en.html
- anchor: #n3658673
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省港湾局、近畿地方整備局、宮津市、一般社団法人ウォーターフロント協会、京都丹後鉄道

国土交通省港湾局 has re-registered the “Minato Oasis” at Miyazu Port as “Minato Oasis Miyazu Amanohashidate” and will promote tourism and regional revitalization by making use of local resources.

Facts:
- Reiwa 8, Nov. 15
- 9:00～
- PDF format: 241KB
- PDF format: 1126KB
- PDF format: 682KB
- PDF format: 620KB
- About a 5-minute walk
- About 4 minutes by car
- About 1.8km
- Approximately 12 minutes on foot
- About 800m

## The 101st Port Subcommittee of the Council for Transport Policy will meet — deliberation on port plans —

- Published: 2026-10-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/port01_hh_000332.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487320-en.html
- anchor: #n3658672
- Companies mentioned: (一社)日本船主協会、(一社)日本港運協会、(一社)日本経済団体連合会、トヨタ自動車(株)

国土交通省 will hold a meeting of the Port Subcommittee of the Council for Transport Policy on Reiwa 8, Nov. 5, to deliberate on port plans under the Port and Harbor Act. The main agenda items concern the port plans for Aomori Port and Yatsushiro Port.

Facts:
- 101st
- 10–15 years from now

## Agreement reached at OECD to begin discussions on new international rules to ensure a sound international shipbuilding market — summary of the results of the 143rd Shipbuilding Committee of the 経済協力開発機構 (OECD)

- Published: 2026-10-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji05_hh_000350.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487319-en.html
- anchor: #n3658671
- Companies mentioned: OECD、経済協力開発機構、国土交通省、日本造船工業会、Adobe Acrobat Reader

At the OECD Shipbuilding Committee, a proposed revision to the rules for export financing of ships to promote the greening of international shipping received final agreement and is expected to take effect early next year. The committee also received reports on large subsidies to China’s steel industry and low-priced steel, and agreed to begin discussions on new international rules to ensure a sound international shipbuilding market.

Facts:
- 143rd OECD Shipbuilding Committee
- Around 50% of Japan’s level
- Reached 15 times the level of steel companies in other countries
- The 4-year period from 2027 to 2030

## The Reiwa 8 second Vehicle Safety Measures Study Group meeting will be held — discussions on expanding and strengthening vehicle safety standards and other measures —

- Published: 2026-10-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha10_hh_000359.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487318-en.html
- anchor: #n3658670
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、AP日本橋、株式会社ＪＡＦメディアワークス、公益社団法人自動車技術会、一般社団法人日本自動車工業会、一般社団法人日本自動車車体工業会、一般社団法人日本自動車部品工業会、日本自動車輸入組合、一般社団法人日本損害保険協会、一般社団法人全国ハイヤー・タクシー連合会、公益社団法人日本バス協会、公益社団法人全日本トラック協会、一般財団法人日本自動車研究所、自動車技術総合機構、自動車基準認証国際化研究センター、一般社団法人日本交通科学学会、東京大学、東京科学大学、芝浦工業大学、名古屋大学

国土交通省 will hold a meeting of the Vehicle Safety Measures Study Group on Nov. 4 to discuss expanding and strengthening vehicle safety standards and efforts toward traffic accident reduction targets.

Facts:
- Reduce traffic fatalities within 30 days by 1,200
- Reduce the number of seriously injured people by 11,000

## Awards for distinguished service during the 38th “Housing and Living Month” — recognizing individuals and organizations with notable achievements in housing and building administration —

- Published: 2026-10-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/house01_hh_000135.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487317-en.html
- anchor: #n3658668
- Companies mentioned: (公社)日本しろあり対策協会、東京都市大学、(一社)木を活かす建築推進協議会、東洋大学、太豊建設（株）、日本木造住宅耐震補強協会、株式会社ジェクトワン

国土交通省 announced that it had selected the recipients of the 38th Housing and Living Month Awards for Distinguished Service as of Reiwa 8, Oct. 30, and that the ceremony would be held within the ministry due to the effects of the Kumamoto Earthquake. The awards comprise 39 ministerial awards, 7 bureau director general awards and 3 letters of appreciation.

Facts:
- 38th “Housing and Living Month”
- <Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award> 39 awards
- <Director General of the Housing Bureau Award> 7 awards
- <Director General of the Housing Bureau Letter of Appreciation> 3 awards
- About 1,500 vacant houses confirmed

## E84 Seisho Bypass to Conduct Japan’s 2nd Social Experiment with Time-Based ETC Tolls Nationwide — Starting Nov. 28, Reiwa 8, to Ease Congestion on Weekends and Holidays

- Published: 2026-10-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002164.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487316-en.html
- anchor: #n3658667
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、道路局、高速道路課、関東地方整備局、横浜国道事務所、中日本高速道路株式会社、NEXCO 中日本

国土交通省と中日本高速道路は、西湘バイパス石橋料金所出口において、土日・祝日の混雑緩和を目的としたETC時間帯別料金の社会実験を令和8年11月28日から実施する。

Facts:
- The 2nd case nationwide
- 110 yen
- 210 yen
- 150 yen

## The 1st Japan-Italy Long-Span Bridge Conference Held (Report) — Discussions Held to Strengthen Cooperation in Technical Exchange Between Japan and Italy on the Construction and Maintenance of Long-Span Bridges

- Published: 2026-10-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002167.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487315-en.html
- anchor: #n3658666
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、イタリア共和国・インフラ運輸省、インフラ運輸省

国土交通省は令和8年10月23日、ローマでイタリア共和国・インフラ運輸省と「第1回日伊長大橋会議」を開催し、メッシーナ海峡大橋プロジェクトを念頭に技術交流の強化を確認した。

Facts:
- 1st

## Discussion with local government leaders on the future of utility-pole-free streets under the theme “Working Nationwide to Remove Utility Poles: Passing Beautiful Skies and Resilient Communities on to the Next Generation,” to be held Nov. 10

- Published: 2026-10-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002168.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487314-en.html
- anchor: #n3658665
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、東京都、Tokyo Innovation Base、TIB、S.O.R.A.サミット、Peatix

国土交通省と東京都は11月10日、「無電柱化の日」に合わせ、自治体首長らを集めて無電柱化の推進を議論するパネルディスカッションを開催する。

Facts:
- Nov. 10
- Reiwa 8
- 13：00～13：50
- 12：30
- Free