AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-30 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 9 of 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.htmlOne 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.en Existing Green Space Certification Achievements to Be Recognized under “ＴＳＵＮＡＧ認定” — Obtaining “ＡＢＩＮＣ認証” or “ＳＥＧＥＳ” Will Improve ＴＳＵＮＡＧ認定 Ratingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658664Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省国土交通省は、優良緑地確保計画認定制度（ＴＳＵＮＡＧ認定）において、「ＡＢＩＮＣ認証」又は「ＳＥＧＥＳ」を取得・更新している緑地を評価項目「先進的取組」で評価することを令和９年度申請分から適用すると発表した。 Existing Home Sales Volume Index for July, Reiwa 8, Released (Trial Operation) — Up 0.2% Month on Month Nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658663Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省国土交通省は、登記データに基づく既存住宅販売量指数の令和8年7月分（試験運用）を公表した。全国合計の季節調整値は132.4で前月比0.2％増加し、戸建住宅は1.1％増、マンションは0.4％減となった。 Corporate Transaction Volume Index for July, Reiwa 8, Released (Trial Operation) — Down 2.1% Month on Month Nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658662Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism released the Corporate Transaction Volume Index (trial operation) for July, Reiwa 8. The seasonally adjusted nationwide total was 290.1, down 2.1% month on month; residential properties fell 1.4%, and nonresidential properties fell 3.1%. Designation of “Sites in Harmony with Nature” under the Regional Biodiversity Enhancement Act — 2nd Round of Designations for Fiscal Year Reiwa 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658661Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省Under the Regional Biodiversity Enhancement Act, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism designated 122 sites as “Sites in Harmony with Nature” in the 2nd round for fiscal year Reiwa 8. This brings the nationwide total to 700 sites, covering 127,000 ha. Results of the September, Reiwa 8, Construction Orders Received Survey (Survey of 50 Major Companies)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658660Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省According to the September, Reiwa 8, Construction Orders Received Survey (survey of 50 major companies), private-sector construction fell 14.6% year on year, while the overall total declined 11.1%, with decreases continuing in both categories. 2nd Term, 1st “Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Gender Network Meeting” Held! — Discussions Held on Challenges and Concrete Actions Beyond the Boundaries of the Private Sector and Industryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658659Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省国土交通省は令和8年10月22日、第2期第1回「国土交通ジェンダーネットワーク会議」を開催し、民間企業・団体と官民でジェンダー主流化に関する課題や取組について意見交換を行った。 Report on the Building Starts Statistics Survey (September, Reiwa 8)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658658Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省According to the September, Reiwa 8, building starts statistics, new housing starts fell 2.7% year on year. Among privately built nonresidential buildings, factories increased, but the overall figure declined. Planned housing investment totaled 1,306.2 billion yen, up 1.6% year on year. November Is Eco-Driving Promotion Month!! — Start Eco-Driving That’s Kind to the Planet and Your Wallethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658657Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省The Eco-Driving Promotion Liaison Council, comprising the National Police Agency, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and the Ministry of the Environment, has designated November as “Eco-Driving Promotion Month” and will promote and encourage eco-driving through symposia and events across Japan. The 45th Awards for Contributions to Hot Spring-related Activitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658706Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省The Ministry of the Environment will present the Environment Minister’s Award, now in its 45th year, to individuals and organizations with outstanding achievements in protecting hot springs and ensuring their appropriate use. There are 6 award recipients (5 individuals and 1 organization), and the awards ceremony will be held on Nov. 9, Reiwa 8. Regarding the 6th Business Forum of 2030生物多様性枠組実現日本会議（J-GBF）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658705Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省2030生物多様性枠組実現日本会議（J-GBF） and 経団連自然保護協議会 will co-host a business forum on Reiwa 8, December 4. The in-person event will feature a symposium, business matching and other activities, with capacity for 180 people. Regarding the FY Reiwa 8 awards for contributions to nature trailshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658704Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省環境省 will present its FY Reiwa 8 awards for contributions to nature trails to a total of 5 recipients: 1 individual and 4 organizations that have made notable contributions to the maintenance and management of nature trails. （仮称）北海道厚田風力発電事業に係る環境影響評価準備書に対する環境大臣意見の提出についてhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658703Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省環境省は、東急不動産株式会社が実施する北海道厚田風力発電事業の環境影響評価準備書に対し、経済産業大臣に環境大臣意見を提出した。意見では、石狩市のゾーニング計画との整合性確保や、オジロワシ等の希少種への影響回避・低減措置、バードストライク対応協議会の設置などが求められている。 Regarding the submission of the Environment Minister's opinion on the preliminary environmental considerations document for the (provisional name) offshore wind power project off Choshi Cityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658702Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省環境省 submitted the Environment Minister's opinion to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry on the planned offshore wind power project off Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, with a maximum output of 420,000 kW, planned by 東京電力リニューアブルパワー株式会社. The opinion calls for assessments of impacts on seabirds such as the black guillemot, biodiversity and scenic views, as well as conservation measures. Regarding the lifting of the designation of priority survey areas for contamination under the Act on Special Measures concerning the Handling of Pollution by Radioactive Materialshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658701Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省環境省 lifted the designation of Kawamata Town, Fukushima Prefecture, as a priority survey area for contamination. The number of designated municipalities is now 58. Regarding the submission of the Environment Minister's opinion on the environmental impact assessment draft for the (provisional name) Tahara Nakayama Wind Power Projecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658700Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省環境省 submitted the Environment Minister's opinion to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry on the environmental impact assessment draft for the (provisional name) Tahara Nakayama Wind Power Project, which 渥美風力開発株式会社 will carry out in Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture. The opinion calls for consideration of cumulative impacts, bird-strike surveys, and measures to reduce impacts on the landscape of the national park. Results of population estimates for sika deer and wild boar nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658699Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省環境省 announced its population estimates for sika deer and wild boar as of the end of FY Reiwa 6. Nationwide populations were estimated at approximately 3.1 million sika deer and 1.57 million wild boar. As it will be difficult to meet the goal of halving their populations, the deadline has been extended through FY Reiwa 10. Regarding the 10th meeting of the Soil Systems Subcommittee of the Water Environment and Soil/Agricultural Chemicals Committee, 中央環境審議会https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658697Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省The 10th meeting of the Soil Systems Subcommittee of the Water Environment and Soil/Agricultural Chemicals Committee, 中央環境審議会, will be held on Reiwa 8, November 6, using a web conferencing system. It will be streamed live on YouTube. Regarding the 2nd meeting of the Food Recycling Subcommittee of the Circular Economy Committee, 中央環境審議会https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658696Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省The 2nd joint meeting of the Food Recycling Subcommittee of the Circular Economy Committee, 中央環境審議会, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will be held via web conference on Reiwa 8, November 9. Extension of the application period for the Airport Decarbonization Promotion Project and the Port Decarbonization Promotion Projecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658695Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省The application period for the airport and port decarbonization promotion projects administered by 公益財団法人北海道環境財団 has been extended until 18:00 on Reiwa 8, November 30. Highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in wild birds (negative result confirmed, Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658694Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan環境省A rapid test of 1 dead greater white-fronted goose recovered in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture, detected a positive reaction for influenza A virus. However, genetic testing by 国立環境研究所 did not detect highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, confirming a negative result. The priority wild-bird monitoring zone has therefore been lifted. Offer schedule for U.S. dollar funds-supplying operations (November 2026–March 2027)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658317https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658317Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0900Japan日本銀行日本銀行 announced the offer schedule for U.S. dollar funds-supplying operations from November 2026 through March 2027. The operations will be conducted at a fixed rate with no limit on the amount offered. Quarterly schedule for outright purchases of Japanese government bonds (yield/price competitive auction method) (October–December 2026) [schedule updated]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658316https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658316Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0900Japan日本銀行日本銀行 updated its quarterly schedule for outright purchases of Japanese government bonds using the yield/price competitive auction method for October–December 2026, and released the monthly offer amounts and auction dates for each remaining-maturity category. Partial revision of the Guidelines for the Disposal of Exchange-Traded Funds and Other Index-Linked Beneficiary Certificateshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658319https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658319Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900Japan日本銀行 Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices (October, Main Text)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658321https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658321Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0900Japan日本銀行In its October 2026 Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices, 日本銀行 projected continued moderate growth, supported by global AI demand and government measures. Prices are expected to rise above 2% due to higher crude oil and semiconductor prices, then ease. On the Conduct of Monetary Policyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658320https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658320Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0900Japan日本銀行日本銀行は2026年10月30日の金融政策決定会合で、無担保コールレートを1.25%程度で推移させる方針を決定した。また、ETFの年間売却ペースを従来の3,300億円から8,600億円程度（簿価ベース）へ引き上げると発表した。 (Reference) Decision on the Review of the Pace of ETF Sales (October 2026)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658323Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:02:00 +0900Japan日本銀行日本銀行 will raise the pace of ETF sales from January 2027 to approximately 0.1% of annual trading value, revising the plan so that sales are completed in approximately 43 years. (Reference) Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices and Various Indicators Related to the Underlying Rate of Inflationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658322https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658322Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:02:00 +0900Japan日本銀行According to 日本銀行’s October 2026 Outlook Report, the economy is expected to continue growing moderately, while prices are expected to remain at around 2% over the medium to long term. The median projections for real GDP growth and the consumer price inflation rate are presented, and upside risks to prices are noted. 【スターツ信託株式会社】Securities Report (Domestic Trust Beneficiary Certificates, etc.)—2nd Period (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3655530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3655530Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:55:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示スターツ信託株式会社は2026年10月30日、2026年2月〜7月期の有価証券報告書を提出した。当期は経常利益691万5千円を達成し、前期の損失から回復した。 【東急リアル・エステート投資法人】Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities)—46th Period (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3655464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3655464Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:33:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 【三菱ＵＦＪ信託銀行株式会社】Securities Report (Domestic Trust Beneficiary Certificates, etc.)—8th Period (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3655461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3655461Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:33:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 【三菱ＵＦＪ信託銀行株式会社】Securities Report (Domestic Trust Beneficiary Certificates, etc.)—1st Period (2025/08/25–2026/07/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3655460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3655460Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking filed its 1st-period securities report for domestic trust beneficiary certificates, etc. It recorded assets of 71.2 billion yen and profit of 157 million yen. 【三菱ＵＦＪ信託銀行株式会社】Securities Report (Domestic Trust Beneficiary Certificates, etc.)—6th Period (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3655459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3655459Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:31:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking filed its 6th-period securities report. Assets totaled approximately 8.138 billion yen, and net profit for the period was approximately 50 million yen. 【三菱ＵＦＪ信託銀行株式会社】Securities Report (Domestic Trust Beneficiary Certificates, etc.)—8th Period (2026/02/01–2026/07/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3655297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3655297Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 【株式会社ＳＭＢＣ信託銀行】Securities Report (Domestic Trust Beneficiary Certificates, etc.)—4th Period (2026/01/31–2026/07/31)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3655296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3655296Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 シェルパン (in-store): “Baked sweets: Sablé Nantais and 9 other products” — Refund/Recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658858Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁シェルパン announced a recall and refunds for 10 products, including “Baked sweets: Sablé Nantais,” due to missing allergen labeling. The response will begin on October 29, 2026. 木次乳業: “Kisuki Pasteurized Milk and 6 other products” — Refund/Recallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658857Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan消費者庁木次乳業 will issue refunds and recall 7 products, including “Kisuki Pasteurized Milk,” after coliform bacteria tested positive. The action will begin on October 28, 2026. ★Tender Notice for the 115 Annual Taiwan Dental Journal Design and Printing Project★https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658908Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan社團法人中華民國牙醫師公會全國聯合會社團法人中華民國牙醫師公會全國聯合會 announces a tender for the 115 Annual Taiwan Dental Journal Design and Printing Project. Bidding documents will be available from Nov. 2 to Nov. 16 of ROC year 115. National Referendum Proposal No. 22: 5 televised presentations to begin Nov. 12; CEC announces moderators and representatives for both sideshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658940Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:44:03 +0900Taiwan中央選舉委員會The CEC announced the moderators and representatives for both sides in 5 televised presentations on National Referendum Proposal No. 22. Voting is scheduled for Nov. 28 of ROC year 115. Promulgation of the Cabinet Office Order Partially Amending the Cabinet Office Order on Financial Instruments Business, etc., and the Order Partially Amending the Order Prescribing Standards for Determining Whether the Capital Adequacy of a Special Financial Instruments Business Operator and Its Subsidiaries, etc. Is Appropriate in Light of Their Assets, etc., and Results of the Public Comment Processhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658579Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0900Japan金融庁The Financial Services Agency promulgated Cabinet Office orders setting out the treatment of fixed assets, etc., related to cancellable leases in calculating the capital adequacy ratios of financial instruments business operators, and solicited 27 public comments. 蘋果公司 cuts App Store commission rates to address competition concernshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658749Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan公平交易委員會The Fair Trade Commission accepted 蘋果公司’s commitment to lower the standard commission rate for App Store in Taiwan from 30% to 26% to address competition concerns. Accounts claiming that Terry Gou and C.C. Wei share investment advice on social media are fake.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-15/index-en-p9.html#n3658539Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:44:43 +0900Taiwan台灣事實查核中心Recently, accounts on Threads claiming to belong to business figures such as Terry Gou and C.C. Wei have said they share investment experience. Fact-checking found that all were fake impersonation accounts; many have disappeared after being reported or originated overseas. The public should avoid sending them private messages to guard against scams.