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<title>AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-30 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 8 of 9</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html</link><description>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.</description><language>en</language>
<item><title>Did you know your car is secretly selling your driving data for profit？ This automaker was forced to pay $220 million to settle</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655077</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655077</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:46:17 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11177068">風傳媒</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655078</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655078</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:36:59 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176891">風傳媒</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Does November have 1 more workday than October? Online users lament: “It still feels different”; this other thing is the most maddening</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655079</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655079</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:31:13 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11177061">風傳媒</source><description>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.”</description></item>
<item><title>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？</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655080</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655080</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:24:41 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11177059">風傳媒</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>The invisible respiratory threat of fall and winter! Respiratory syncytial virus poses a major threat; experts urge people to complete “five layers of protection”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655081</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655081</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:15:07 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11177018">風傳媒</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655082</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655082</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:11:55 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11177058">風傳媒</source><description>Public Reform Force revealed that 88 government agencies use commendations instead of overtime pay; the personnel authority pledged to provide guidance and make improvements.</description></item>
<item><title>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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658102</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658102</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11177109">風傳媒</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Water outage (Yunlin County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658153</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658153</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:10:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301610&amp;info=20043399">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (New Taipei City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658150</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658150</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:10:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301610&amp;info=20043400">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Water outage (Nantou County, Changhua County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658152</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658152</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301600&amp;info=20043397">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Taoyuan City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658151</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658151</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301600&amp;info=20043398">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Hualien County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658155</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658155</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:50:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301550&amp;info=20043396">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Major fire incident alert (Yunlin County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658154</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658154</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:46:57 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA_Fire_2026103013540500199&amp;info=20043395">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Taoyuan City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658156</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658156</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:40:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301540&amp;info=20043394">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Pingtung County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658195</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658195</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301530&amp;info=20043392">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Water outage (Yunlin County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658157</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658157</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301530&amp;info=20043393">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Miaoli County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658160</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658160</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:20:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301520&amp;info=20043391">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Tainan City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658158</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658158</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:20:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301520&amp;info=20043390">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658159</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658159</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:08:40 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261030150840_0000&amp;info=20043389">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Tainan City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658162</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658162</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301440&amp;info=20043382">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Miaoli County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658161</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658161</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301440&amp;info=20043383">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Taichung City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658164</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658164</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:20:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301420&amp;info=20043379">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658163</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658163</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:18:40 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261030141840_0000&amp;info=20043378">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Taoyuan City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658215</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658215</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:10:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301410&amp;info=20043376">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Taichung City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658165</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658165</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301400&amp;info=20043375">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Chiayi City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658166</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658166</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:50:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301350&amp;info=20043373">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Hualien County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658170</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658170</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:40:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301340&amp;info=20043372">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Changhua County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658168</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658168</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:30:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301330&amp;info=20043370">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water outage (Chiayi County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658167</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658167</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:30:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301330&amp;info=20043371">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Water outage (Taitung County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658169</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658169</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:20:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301320&amp;info=20043368">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Tainan City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658185</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658185</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:10:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301310&amp;info=20043363">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Tainan City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658184</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658184</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:10:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301310&amp;info=20043365">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Tainan City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658183</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658183</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:10:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301310&amp;info=20043364">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Tainan City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658180</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658180</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:10:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301310&amp;info=20043366">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Tainan City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658179</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658179</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:10:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610301310&amp;info=20043367">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Tainan “Hear the Silence” advocacy exhibition introduces the public to Deaf culture ｜ 公視新聞 PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658125</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658125</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:40:11 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833611">公視新聞</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658126</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658126</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:08:43 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833610">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Taoyuan plans 40-hectare advanced IC substrate zone, invites residents to visit and promote dialogue ｜ 公視新聞 PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658145</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658145</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:56:43 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833571">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658144</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658144</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:53:55 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833572">公視新聞</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Ammonia leak suspected on fishing boat at Nanfang'ao Harbor; 3 fishermen unconscious, taken to hospital ｜ 公視新聞 PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658141</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658141</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:50:25 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833575">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Passenger's power bank catches fire and emits smoke on Taipei MRT train; no injuries, service continues normally ｜ 公視新聞 PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658137</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658137</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:40:16 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833579">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658135</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658135</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:33:47 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833582">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658143</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658143</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:05:33 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833573">公視新聞</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Kaohsiung councilor Chen Shan-hui implicated in solar power corruption case; court sets bail at 2.5 million ｜ 公視新聞 PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658142</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658142</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:02:57 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833574">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Light-based alarm performance assessment system launched to help people with hearing impairments respond promptly to fires | PTS News PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658127</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658127</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:34:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833594">公視新聞</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Alphabet earnings fall short of expectations, sending U.S. stocks lower; Taiwan stocks open down and fall below 46,000 points | PTS News PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658131</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658131</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:34:44 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833588">公視新聞</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Civic groups urge legal changes to prevent transnational repression; foreign agent registration system proposed to strengthen screening | PTS News PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658130</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658130</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:34:44 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833589">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658129</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658129</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:34:44 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833590">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Nvidia customer who met with Jensen Huang suspected of being Chinese spy; 輝達 says commercial secrets are inaccessible | PTS News PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658128</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658128</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:34:44 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833591">公視新聞</source><description>《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。</description></item>
<item><title>Student learning portfolios enter their 7th year; education groups propose simpler categories and limited resubmission | PTS News PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658134</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658134</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:34:43 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833583">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Yoon Suk Yeol's second trial for insurrection; special counsel seeks death penalty, accusing him of undermining constitutional order | PTS News PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658133</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658133</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:34:43 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833584">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>X-Men actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86; knighted by the British queen | 公視新聞 PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658132</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658132</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:34:43 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833585">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Black-faced spoonbills arrive half a month early; sightings concentrated at Taitung fish farms | 公視新聞 PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658140</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658140</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:34:42 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833576">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Recycled livestock wastewater mixed with farm irrigation water; Yunlin County estimates annual water savings of 175 million tons | PTS News PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658139</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658139</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:34:42 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833577">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Environmental groups accuse Tainan authorities of allowing upstream deforestation, causing sediment buildup downstream on the Jishui River | PTS News PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658138</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658138</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:34:42 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833578">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>8 天母國中 students feel unwell after lunch; tests of retained group meal samples pass | 公視新聞 PNN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658136</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658136</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:34:42 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/833580">公視新聞</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Insurers' technology stock sell-offs and third-quarter loss storm: allocation dilemmas behind forced selling</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3657984</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3657984</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:50:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641757">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>11 banks participate! Mega Bank leads NT$40 billion syndicated loan for GUC; subscription reaches 1.2 times the target</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3657985</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3657985</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:23:10 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641844">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>IMF forecasts Vietnam's per capita GDP will surpass Indonesia's for the first time in 2026.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3657986</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3657986</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:20:04 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641758">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Taiwan stocks plunge more than 1,000 points: Should you sell or buy the dip? 5 key steps to protect yourself.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655531</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655531</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:54:30 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641837">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>South Korea hits Google and 蘋果 with hefty fines, ruling that high commissions hinder competition</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655532</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655532</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:50:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641756">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>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.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655533</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655533</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:40:07 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641770">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Strong AI and semiconductor demand: 國科會 says national R&amp;D spending has exceeded 1 trillion yuan for 2 consecutive years.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655534</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655534</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:26:50 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641783">鉅亨網</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Merger still undecided, but the ticker already in focus? Wall Street bets Musk will choose “X” again.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655535</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655535</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:20:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641755">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>〈鴻海科技日〉東元 and 鴻海 showcase modular data center, offering one-stop integrated delivery to capture AI infrastructure opportunities.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655536</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655536</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:19:06 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641818">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>〈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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655537</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655537</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:12:40 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641797">鉅亨網</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>廣達 and MIT to hold 2026 technology forum, focusing on AI-driven medical innovation and transformation</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655538</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655538</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:09:29 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641753">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>廣達 establishes new smart healthcare company “達穎智能” to bring AI medicine into practice and move toward the market</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655539</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655539</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:07:26 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641749">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>AI demand becomes apparent: 華通 plans annual capital spending of more than NT$20 billion for 3 consecutive years</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655540</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655540</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:06:36 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641724">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3654998</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3654998</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:03:55 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641682">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>〈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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3654999</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3654999</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:00:35 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641741">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Japanese automakers retreat sharply in China: production falls to less than 4-tenths of its peak, while 豐田 sales also drop 25%</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655000</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655000</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:00:04 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641789">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>友達（2409） has NT$18.5 billion in book profit. Why did its share price fall to the limit instead of rising?</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655001</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655001</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:57:39 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641787">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Midterm elections countdown: Filings by AI giants reveal policy costs, with data center tax burdens and regulatory risks rising</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655002</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655002</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:50:07 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641672">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>特斯拉中國 adjusts car-buying incentives again: down payments start at 39,900 yuan, with 0 interest for 5 years</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655003</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655003</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:40:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641761">鉅亨網</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655004</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3655004</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:20:06 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6641727">鉅亨網</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Ensuring thorough security measures in light of incidents including information leaks caused by unauthorized access (alert)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658450</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658450</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:59:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/kinkyu/20261030.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Response to the Supreme Court ruling on the revision of the public assistance standards in Heisei 25</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658451</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658451</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77119.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Response to the Supreme Court ruling on the revision of the public assistance standards in Heisei 25</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658452</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658452</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77114.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Implementation of inspection orders for imported foods</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658453</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658453</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77091.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>November is “Fair Trade Practices Campaign Month”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658454</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658454</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76722.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Notice of the 14th Meeting of the Food Sanitation Monitoring Committee of the Health Science Council</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658461</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658461</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76613.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Notice of the first meeting of the Review Panel on Revisions to the Reiwa 8 National Registered Dietitian Examination Guidelines</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658460</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658460</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76777.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658459</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658459</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76872.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>The 273rd Social Security Council Long-Term Care Benefit Subcommittee will meet via web conference</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658458</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658458</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76901.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Additional preliminary allocation notice for the Reiwa 8 Regional Development Grant for Long-Term Care and Welfare Facilities (first-round consultations)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658457</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658457</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/hard2026-10_00001.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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).</description></item>
<item><title>November is “Human Resources Development Promotion Month”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658456</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658456</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77005.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>An information exchange meeting for the Reiwa 8 Lifelong Active Regional Development Environment Improvement Project will be held</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658455</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658455</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77054.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>Materials for the third Policy Review and Promotion Subcommittee of the Public-Private Council for Enhancing Japan’s Drug Discovery Capabilities</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658472</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658472</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77073.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Response to the Supreme Court ruling on the revision of the public assistance standards in Heisei 25</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658474</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658474</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77069.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Survey underway</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658475</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658475</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000149274_00001.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>One-stop portal for measures related to the situation in the Middle East</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658493</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658493</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/chuto-josei.html">厚生労働省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>“Minato Oasis Miyazu Amanohashidate” is coming! — “Miyazu, a port of human flow,” a place to connect and create together —</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658673</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658673</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/port04_hh_000570.html">国土交通省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>The 101st Port Subcommittee of the Council for Transport Policy will meet — deliberation on port plans —</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658672</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658672</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/port01_hh_000332.html">国土交通省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>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)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658671</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658671</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji05_hh_000350.html">国土交通省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>The Reiwa 8 second Vehicle Safety Measures Study Group meeting will be held — discussions on expanding and strengthening vehicle safety standards and other measures —</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658670</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658670</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha10_hh_000359.html">国土交通省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Awards for distinguished service during the 38th “Housing and Living Month” — recognizing individuals and organizations with notable achievements in housing and building administration —</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658668</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658668</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/house01_hh_000135.html">国土交通省</source><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658667</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658667</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002164.html">国土交通省</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658666</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658666</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002167.html">国土交通省</source><description>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。</description></item>
<item><title>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</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658665</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p8.html#n3658665</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002168.html">国土交通省</source><description>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。</description></item>
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