# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-30 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 3 of 4

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 217 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 176 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 5th Mini Four-Wheel-Drive WECARS CUP confirmed!

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:56:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000176464.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487700-en.html
- anchor: #n3659203
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WECARS、WECARS、ITOCHU ENEX WECARS TEAM、IMPUL、さだはるTV

株式会社WECARS will hold the “5th Mini Four-Wheel-Drive WECARS CUP” on Dec. 12 and 13, 2026, at WECARS Kasuga Store in Kasuga City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The event will offer a variety of activities, including races for everyone from beginners to advanced racers, hands-on building experiences, an SF14 display and a racing simulator. Guests Nanami Miyase, Anna Abiru, Rinko Omiya and Sadaharu will also take part.

Facts:
- Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
- 13 (Sun.)
- 10:00～17:00
- Free
- 1,500 yen (tax included) / unit

## Due to overwhelming demand, ENNE ZERO is selling faster than ever. Get it now at a special limited-time discount price! Don’t miss this opportunity before the price returns to normal! Special sale announcement: ENNE T350Pro to T600GR power-up kit

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:56:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000272.000078121.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487702-en.html
- anchor: #n3659204
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ENNE、ENNE、Panasonic

株式会社ENNE is holding a special discount sale on its electric scooter “ENNE ZERO” and a clearance sale on a kit that upgrades the existing “T350Pro” model to “T600GR” specifications. It has also announced the launch of a new accessory, “ENNE専用配線コードカバー,” plans to sell front baskets, and details of its standard warranty for purchasers.

Facts:
- Special price: 25,000 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 50,000 yen
- 199,000 yen (tax excluded)
- Sale price: 14-inch, 199,000 yen (before tax)
- 16-inch ¥229,000 (before tax)
- Sales are nearing 5000 units
- High-torque 600W motor
- Maximum instantaneous power (W) 1500W
- Speed mode 20 km/h
- Weight (KG) 22
- 48V battery
- 48V10.5Ah
- Waterproof rating: IP54
- 2-year frame warranty
- Battery and motor: 1 year

## Non-metal tire chains | Latest “Easy Fit” model fits popular vehicles including the Yaris and Alphard

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:55:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000313.000017074.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487704-en.html
- anchor: #n3659205
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カーメイト、カーメイト、BIATHLON、バイアスロン、JASAA、一般財団法人日本自動車交通安全用品協会

株式会社カーメイト will launch 8 new sizes of its non-metal tire chains “バイアスロン・イージーフィット” on Oct. 1, expanding the range of compatible sizes and increasing vehicle coverage from 52% to 81%.

Facts:
- 8 new sizes
- On sale Thursday, October 1
- The previous 79 sizes
- Expanded to 125 sizes
- From the previous 52%
- Now 81%
- A total of 17 SKUs
- A total of 5 patents registered
- 3 related to the self-fit reel
- Cumulative shipments for the series: approximately 3.9 million pairs

## 株式会社さくらキャピタルジャパン’s “サクラドリームベトナム” activities aired on ベトナム国営放送（VTV）. The company has established a new scholarship program that does not require repayment, further expanding support for students in financial hardship and startups.

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:54:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186490.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487705-en.html
- anchor: #n3659206
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社さくらキャピタルジャパン、ベトナム国営放送、VTV、ダナン新聞、Báo Đà Nẵng、Vietnam.vn、ダナン放送、テレビ局、Tiger Funding Vietnam、タイガーファンディングベトナム、東証グロース市場

株式会社さくらキャピタルジャパン announced that the activities of “サクラドリームベトナム,” a program supporting Vietnamese entrepreneurs and students in financial hardship, aired on ベトナム国営放送（VTV）. A scholarship program that does not require repayment was established during filming in October 2026, and a representative of a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market is scheduled to participate as an ANGEL in November.

Facts:
- October 3, 2026
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Nov. 13–15, 2026
- Summer 2025
- Aired 2 times

## For the season of thinking of those dear to us. Gifts for a more comfortable winter. For a partner, family, parents—and yourself. Teva’s fall/winter staple “ReEmber Camp” brightens the holiday gifting season

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:54:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000791.000003434.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487706-en.html
- anchor: #n3659207
- Companies mentioned: Teva、Deckers Japan合同会社、Deckers Brands、UGG、HOKA

Teva’s fall/winter staple model “ReEmber Camp” is being promoted for the holiday gifting season as a product offering comfortable wear both outdoors and in everyday life.

Facts:
- 1984
- 100% recycled polyester ripstop upper
- 30% recycled EVA midsole
- 50% recycled rubber outsole
- Price: ¥11,000 (¥10,000 before tax)
- Price: ¥8,800 (¥8,000 before tax)

## 独自の基準で育てる熊本 宇土の河野FARMが11月発送分のメロンを予約販売

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:53:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000193618.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487707-en.html
- anchor: #n3659208
- Companies mentioned: 河野FARM、JA

Following its recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake, 河野FARM is taking preorders through its official online store for its homegrown melons (Andes and Lennon), cultivated to its own standards, for shipment in November 2026.

Facts:
- November 2026 shipments
- Grade: 2L or larger
- 2 melons per pack
- Spanning 三 generations since 1965
- Located approximately 300 m away
- Inside a greenhouse with a total length of 100 m

## [Mie, Ise] Bringing joy to everyday life through woodblock prints: “Masashi Okuno Woodblock Print Exhibition” to be held in Okage Yokocho

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:52:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000123773.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487708-en.html
- anchor: #n3659209
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社伊勢福、乃村工藝社、マングローブ、レティシア書房、tunagu、西武、近鉄、そごう、アルペン、鳴海製陶、桂新堂

An exhibition of works by woodblock print artist Masashi Okuno will be held at Okage Yokocho, operated by 株式会社伊勢福, from Nov. 7 to 15, 2026. In addition to displaying and selling more than 60 New Year’s card designs, the event will include a workshop on making eraser stamps.

Facts:
- Saturday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
- 60 New Year’s card designs
- Price: from 1,500 yen
- Born in Momotori-cho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture, in 1955.
- Joined 乃村工藝社 in 1980.
- Opened the design studio “マングローブ” with his wife in 2007.
- Time required: approximately 30 minutes or more

## SoVeC’s “audio AR experience using acoustic beacons,” developed with Sony, adopted for “SPACE VOICE,” the sound experience at the “YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition: Communicating with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH”

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:52:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000045734.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487710-en.html
- anchor: #n3659210
- Companies mentioned: SoVeC株式会社、ソニー株式会社、森ビル株式会社、株式会社YAR、株式会社博展、カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、CCCアートラボ、ソニーグループ株式会社、大日本印刷株式会社

“Audio AR experience using acoustic beacons,” a technology jointly developed by SoVeC株式会社 and Sony, has been adopted for “SPACE VOICE,” the sound experience at artist YOSHIROTTEN’s solo exhibition “YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition.”

Facts:
- Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
- Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 (national holiday)

## Fager completes project registration under the livestock waste management methodology (AG-002) to generate livestock-derived J-Credits

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:52:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000114514.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487711-en.html
- anchor: #n3659211
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フェイガー、農林水産省、国立環境研究所

株式会社フェイガー announced that a project using the J-Credit Scheme’s “Change in livestock waste management methods (AG-002)” has completed registration with the Certification Committee. The program-type project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by changing waste management for cattle, pigs and chickens to methods such as forced fermentation. Revenue sharing with producers is scheduled to begin in fiscal 2026.

Facts:
- The 70th Certification Committee meeting on Sept. 29, 2026
- Approximately 5.55 million t-CO₂
- CH₄ 2.48 million t
- N₂O 3.07 million t
- Cumulative total: 6,898 t-CO₂
- Emissions reductions exceeding 1 million t-CO₂
- Credits totaling approximately 225,000 t-CO₂
- Certification obtained for 225,735 t-CO₂

## [New service × AI support] A Fukuoka brand design company launches “External (Not) PR Department,” a service providing ongoing support for corporate PR activities, along with “janai,” an automated aggregation tool, and “Jay-kun,” an AI advisor.

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:52:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000168883.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487713-en.html
- anchor: #n3659212
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スタジオグラム、スタジオグラム

Fukuoka brand design company 株式会社スタジオグラム has launched a flat-fee PR support service, “社外（じゃない）広報課,” an automated aggregation tool, “janai,” and an AI adviser, “ジェイくん,” to address PR and social media management challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses.

Facts:
- For 16 years
- Founded: January 2010
- Incorporated in August 2016

## リグニス愛知 specializes in the ZDC series｜A specialist shop that supports customers through post-purchase service

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000108902.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487716-en.html
- anchor: #n3659214
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プロト、リグニス愛知、PEV、MORBIDELLI、BENDA、ZERO ENGINEERING、エフェックス、スウェッジライン

リグニス愛知, a directly operated sales shop of 株式会社プロト, has announced that it will transition into a specialist shop focused on sales and maintenance of the custom-complete Harley-Davidson “ZDC series.”

Facts:
- Founded in April 1981
- Established: Feb. 24, 1984
- Business hours: 10:00am-19:00pm

## 【岐阜県飛騨市】約1億2,700万年前の“宝の地層”で恐竜発掘へ挑む！「神岡化石フォーラム2026」を11月7日（土）に開催。現地の最新情報や本物の化石発掘を体験！

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000120394.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487714-en.html
- anchor: #n3659213
- Companies mentioned: 岐阜県飛騨市、岐阜県博物館、福井県立恐竜博物館

岐阜県飛騨市は、2026年11月7日に「神岡化石フォーラム2026」を開催する。2024年に国内最古級のワニ形類歯化石が発見されたことを契機に、「神岡恐竜渓谷プロジェクト」が本格始動しており、本フォーラムでは発掘現場の最新情報や研究者による講演、実物化石の展示、および化石発掘体験ワークショップが行われる。

Facts:
- About 127 million years ago
- Nov. 7, 2026
- Material costs: 300 yen
- First 200 people
- Capacity: First 150 people
- Population of approximately 21,000
- About 93% of the total area

## ワタミ手づくり厨房 栃木センター, the production site for “ワタミの宅食ダイレクト,” receives FSSC 22000 certification

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:48:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001945.000009215.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487718-en.html
- anchor: #n3659215
- Companies mentioned: ワタミ株式会社、ワタミ手づくり厨房 栃木センター

ワタミ手づくり厨房 栃木センター, the production site for ワタミ株式会社’s frozen prepared meal delivery service “ワタミの宅食ダイレクト,” has received FSSC 22000 certification, an international food safety management system standard.

## クラフティア begins operating strategic investment fund “クラフティア サクセッション・バリュー・パートナーズ投資事業有限責任組合” — Supporting increased corporate value and sustainable growth through business succession and growth investment —

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:48:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000137972.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487720-en.html
- anchor: #n3659216
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラフティア、クラフティア、クラフティア サクセッション・バリュー・パートナーズ投資事業有限責任組合、本ファンド、CVCファンド、クラフティアイノベーション投資事業有限責任組合、クラフティアグループ

株式会社クラフティア established the strategic investment fund “クラフティア サクセッション・バリュー・パートナーズ投資事業有限責任組合” in August 2026 to promote sustainable increases in the corporate value of domestic companies, and will begin operating it on Nov. 2.

Facts:
- August 2026
- Nov. 2

## 長屋/NAGAYA (紬株式会社) selected for the 11th cohort of Tokyo’s women’s venture growth program “APT Women”

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:47:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000160935.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487722-en.html
- anchor: #n3659217
- Companies mentioned: 紬株式会社、長屋/NAGAYA、Tokyo Innovation Base、伊勢丹新宿店、阪急うめだ本店、TRUNK HOTEL、楽天市場

長屋/NAGAYA, a koji brand operated by 紬株式会社, has been selected for the 11th cohort of Tokyo’s women’s venture growth program “APT Women.” The company will now work to expand in the domestic market and pursue global expansion.

Facts:
- 11th term
- September 11, 2026
- More than 300 entities
- Meiji 33
- about 4 years
- Held 8 times in total
- More than 100 participants to date

## Beers from 5 breweries and event-exclusive merchandise at “小田原・箱根 クラフトビールフェス 2026”

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:46:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000135819.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487723-en.html
- anchor: #n3659218
- Companies mentioned: 鈴廣かまぼこ株式会社、GORA BREWERY、小田原ガレージブリューイング、カウボーイクラフト、HUMANS BEER、箱根ビール、CAFE107、すず天

鈴廣かまぼこ株式会社 will hold “小田原・箱根 クラフトビールフェス 2026” on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. 5 breweries, including GORA BREWERY, will take part, offering exclusive merchandise and food.

Facts:
- 5 breweries
- Nov. 7, 2026
- Sunday, the 8th
- ¥3,000 each
- 200 yen each
- 500 yen each
- 如倶楽部会員3,500 円
- General admission: 4,000 yen
- First 100 people each day

## Ahead of the launch of Season 2 of “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds”! “Season 2 Eve Festival! Sonic vs. World Championship Players: Revenge Match! — The Development Team Talks About Season 2’s Behind-the-Scenes Story” to stream from 20:00 on Tuesday, Nov. 3!

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:46:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007801.000005397.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487725-en.html
- anchor: #n3659219
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ、SEGA、Amazon、amazon.co.jp、YouTube、Twitch、Nintendo Switch、PlayStation、XBOX、Steam、Epic Games Store

株式会社セガ has announced that it will release the major “Season 2” update for the game “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds” on Nov. 4, 2026, and will hold a live-streamed event featuring the development team at 20:00 on Nov. 3, the day before.

Facts:
- Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
- November 3 (Tuesday)
- 20:00
- Donpa tickets × 1000
- Watched for 30 minutes or more
- Watched for 60 minutes or more
- 10 winners in total
- A series-high 50 people
- More than 100 types of gadgets
- Up to 12 players

## Musk's Neuralink unveils 2 new products to help people with paralysis communicate and restore sight for the visually impaired

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:43:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202610300298.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489093-en.html
- anchor: #n3659937
- Companies mentioned: Neuralink、中央社、Benzinga、美國食品暨藥物管理局、FDA

Elon Musk's Neuralink has unveiled two new brain-computer interface products, “Telepathy” and “Blindsight,” to help people with paralysis communicate through thought and restore vision for people with visual impairments.

Facts:
- 2 new brain implant devices
- had already been obtained as early as September 2024

## New Taipei man strangled friend, used victim's phone to send messages and cover his tracks; sentenced to life

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:41:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610300297.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489094-en.html
- anchor: #n3659938

Zhou Zhirong, a man from Zhonghe, New Taipei, strangled his friend Yang after an argument and used the victim's phone to send messages to cover his tracks. After a citizen-jury trial at the New Taipei District Court, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and deprived of his civil rights for life.

Facts:
- After leaving the body at his residence for 4 days
- Sentenced to 6 months in prison
- 以3000元折算1日

## A multisensory opening to the imagination of “sound”: Ryuichi Sakamoto exhibition comes to Taiwan

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:36:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202610300296.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489099-en.html
- anchor: #n3659939
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、北美館、台北市立美術館

「坂本龍一｜觀音．聽時」作品展將於明日在台北市立美術館登場，展期至2027年3月14日。展覽展出橫跨超過20年的7組裝置作品，包含與真鍋大度、高谷史郎合作的創作，並設有以廢棄鋼琴為基礎的互動區「聲音盒」，旨在透過多感官體驗讓大眾感知聲音的多樣性。

Facts:
- 7 groups of installation works
- More than 20 years
- Sensing the Flow 2026
- Since 1999
- 2024
- March 14, 2027

## One of the largest crypto heists affects $6.3 billion; 幣安 confirms sophisticated attack as multiple vulnerabilities emerge

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:36:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610300295.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489086-en.html
- anchor: #n3659932
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、幣安、Binance、法新社、X、Bybit、TRM Labs、Sony Pictures、比特幣、Ethereum、BNB

幣安, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, confirmed it was hit by a sophisticated attack affecting about $6.3 billion in funds, and has frozen about half of the assets. U.S. blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs said it strongly suspects the attack was orchestrated by TraderTraitor, a hacking group linked to North Korea.

Facts:
- About $6.3 billion in funds affected
- About half of the funds have been frozen
- 4 times the highest losses from a similar cyberattack to date
- The previous record was the theft of $1.5 billion from the Bybit platform in February last year
- About $3 billion in affected assets have been frozen
- 比特幣 (Bitcoin) and Ethereum each fell nearly 5%
- and nearly 6%, respectively
- 幣安's BNB token plunged nearly 10%

## Foreign investors' net selling ranks 7th largest in Taiwan stocks; they trim 0050 and active ETFs

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:34:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300294.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489077-en.html
- anchor: #n3659929
- Companies mentioned: 元大台灣50、主動統一台股增長、主動中信台灣收益、中信台日韓PCB、主動統一升級50、友達、力積電、主動國泰動能高息、群益台灣精選高息、國巨、台達電、台積電、復華富時不動產、陽明、台泥、群益優選非投等債、台企銀、中華電、合庫金、長榮、寶成、統一、中央社

Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$112.467 billion in Taiwan stocks, the 7th-largest amount on record, mainly trimming 元大台灣50 and several active ETFs. 陽明, 台泥 and 中華電 were among the favored stocks they bought.

Facts:
- fell 1,156.5 points
- Ended at 45211.83 points
- Net sales of NT$112.467 billion
- The 7th-largest amount on record
- More than 97,000 lots
- Trading value of NT$877.73 billion
- Combined net sales of NT$139.844 billion
- Proprietary traders posted net sales of NT$51.37 billion
- Investment trusts posted net purchases of NT$23.993 billion
- This October
- Trimmed 71,000 lots
- Net purchases of more than 34,000 lots
- About 16,000 lots
- 13,000 lots

## Keelung council candidate Li Yunjing suspected of vote buying; husband released on bail, father-in-law detained

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:31:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610300293.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489079-en.html
- anchor: #n3659930

Independent Keelung City Council candidate Li Yunjing was suspected of vote buying and released on bail of NT$200,000 after questioning by prosecutors. Her husband, Zhang Bingjun, was ordered released on bail of NT$300,000, while her father-in-law, Zhang Jinhuang, was detained without visitation rights over concerns he might collude with witnesses.

Facts:
- Li Yunjing ordered released on bail of NT$200,000
- Zhang Bingjun ordered released on bail of NT$300,000
- Market value of about NT$400

## vivo: Mid- to high-end sales rise against the trend; memory prices expected to keep climbing through the first quarter of next year

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:31:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300292.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489078-en.html
- anchor: #n3659931
- Companies mentioned: vivo、中央社

Chen Yiting, general manager of vivo Taiwan, said soaring memory prices have prompted the brand to shift its strategy toward the mid- to high-end market. Sales of its X series rose 2 tenths year on year this year, bucking the trend, while it has scaled back its entry-level Y series lineup. Memory prices are expected to continue rising at least through the first quarter of next year.

Facts:
- About 20% year-on-year growth
- The entry-level price threshold raised to under NT$10,000
- 高階旗艦動輒4、5萬元
- Some older models were already affected on October 1

## Kaohsiung mayoral election debate held; Ko Chih-en and Lai Jui-lung both say they will take it in stride

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:21:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610300291.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489053-en.html
- anchor: #n3659922

A televised debate for the 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral election was held, with Kuomintang candidate Ko Chih-en and incumbent Democratic Progressive Party Mayor Lai Jui-lung both saying they would approach it with a level head. Ko praised Chen Chi-mai for using high technology to drive the economy, but said air and water quality needed improvement. Lai stressed that amendments to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures had left Kaohsiung short of NT$20 billion in funding, and reviewed past changes in city governance and gains in employment and wages.

Facts:
- NT$20 billion
- 20 years in politics
- Won by 20 percentage points
- Golden 10 years

## 退輔會慶祝榮民節 傳承「衛國無悔」榮民精神

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:21:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610300290.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489054-en.html
- anchor: #n3659923
- Companies mentioned: 國軍退除役官兵輔導委員會、退輔會、中央社、台北榮總、北中高三家榮總

退輔會舉行成立72週年暨第48屆榮民節慶祝大會，主委嚴德發強調榮民精神與醫療體系成果，並宣布就醫補助範圍擴大及軍民專長轉銜平台預計明年啟動。

Facts:
- 72nd anniversary
- 48th
- 26 overseas
- The world's top 100 hospitals
- 3 hospitals in northern, central and southern Taiwan
- 2027 World's Best Smart Hospitals
- September 1 last year
- October 1 this year
- Jan. 1 next year

## 3 years after Wang Wen-hsing's death, posthumous work “Xingyulou Xuchao and Other Writings” published

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:19:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202610300289.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489049-en.html
- anchor: #n3659921
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、文訊雜誌社、洪範書店、中央研究院歐美研究所

作家王文興逝世3週年，文訊雜誌社策劃出版其遺作「星雨樓續抄及其他」並舉辦特展，活動於紀州庵文學森林舉行。

Facts:
- Passed away in 2023
- 50 journal entries
- On view through November 19

## Xi Jinping lays groundwork for 21st Party Congress; Ming Chu-cheng says Taiwan must guard against CCP coercion and inducements

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:14:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610300288.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489035-en.html
- anchor: #n3659918
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國策研究院、亞太和平研究基金會、台灣大學、美國普林斯頓當代中國研究中心、中山大學

Scholars say Xi Jinping is laying the groundwork to secure another term at next year's 21st CCP Congress, with the Party entering a year-long period of “martial law.” Ming Chu-cheng urged Taiwan to be alert to Beijing's use of coercion and inducements, as well as its efforts to pressure the United States into pushing for peace talks. Dong Li-wen and Kuo Yu-jen also analyzed internal purges, U.S.-China relations and the China-Japan situation.

Facts:
- CCP 20th Fifth Plenum
- Next year's 21st Party Congress
- A “martial law” period lasting 1 year
- Seeking a fourth term
- Secure a third term
- The 12-point consensus on the “one country, two systems Taiwan plan”
- As long as cross-strait relations can be brought closer within 1 year
- Even less willing to see it happen in 2028
- China will stabilize its domestic situation in 2027
- (Editors: Liao Wenqi / Chen Kaiyu) 1151030

## CCP symposium with non-Party figures: Xi Jinping says the longer a party is in power, the more it must remain vigilant

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:10:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610300287.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489036-en.html
- anchor: #n3659919

The CCP Central Committee held a symposium with non-Party figures on August 21. General Secretary Xi Jinping said that the longer a party remains in power, the more it must remain vigilant, and said efforts to comprehensively strengthen Party discipline would continue without letup.

Facts:
- Aug. 21
- The CCP's 18th National Congress

## Round 2 of the 緯創 Women's Open: Shih Cheng-hsuan shoots another 66 to take sole lead

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:09:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610300286.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489037-en.html
- anchor: #n3659920
- Companies mentioned: 緯創、TLPGA、女子歐洲巡迴賽、LET、台灣女子職業高爾夫協會、揚昇高爾夫鄉村俱樂部、中央社

In Round 2 of the 緯創 Women's Open, 27-year-old Shih Cheng-hsuan shot a 66 to take the sole lead at 12 under par with a total of 132. Tseng Ya-ni, seeking to defend her title, shot a 72 and is tied for 27th.

Facts:
- 66 strokes
- 132 strokes
- 12 strokes under par
- US$1.2 million
- NT$38.95 million
- 7 birdies
- Had 1 bogey
- 72 strokes
- 4 strokes under par
- 140 strokes

## 聚陽 earns 11.62 yuan per share in first 3 quarters; aims for full-year growth

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:07:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300285.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489025-en.html
- anchor: #n3659913
- Companies mentioned: 聚陽、中央社

聚陽 reported its third-quarter financial results, with after-tax earnings per share of 11.62 yuan for the first 3 quarters. Its CEO said operations had returned to a year-on-year growth trajectory, and the company was aiming for full-year growth.

Facts:
- Revenue of NT$9.483 billion
- Up 6.7% year over year
- Gross margin of 24.87%
- Up 2.46 percentage points from a year earlier
- Up 0.5 percentage points from the second quarter
- Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$980 million
- Up 14.2% year over year
- Up 2 tenths quarter over quarter
- Quarterly earnings per share of 3.97 yuan
- Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$2.867 billion in the first 3 quarters
- Up 4.5% year on year

## World Weightlifting Championships: Taiwan's Chen Kuan-ling wins 2 silver medals and 1 bronze in women's 57-kilogram category

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:02:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610300284.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4489026-en.html
- anchor: #n3659914
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Taiwanese lifter Chen Kuan-ling won a bronze in the snatch and silver medals in the clean and jerk and total at the women's 57-kilogram competition at the World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, with lifts of 90 kilograms in the snatch and 125 kilograms in the clean and jerk for a total of 215 kilograms.

Facts:
- Women’s 57-kilogram division
- 90 kilograms in the snatch
- 125 kilograms in the clean and jerk
- Total: 215 kilograms
- The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

## Lin Po-lee: Use APEC to bring AI healthcare out of the lab and benefit patients across Asia-Pacific

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:02:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300283.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488994-en.html
- anchor: #n3659911
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、廣達、麻省理工學院電腦科學暨人工智慧實驗室、MIT CSAIL

廣達 Chairman Lin Po-lee said cooperation among government, industry and academia, together with the APEC platform, could bring AI healthcare technology from the lab to real-world patients.

Facts:
- Taipei, 30th
- 1151030

## Asian chipmakers expect AI demand to remain strong, but capital markets remain skeptical

- Published: 2026-10-30T20:01:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610300282.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488996-en.html
- anchor: #n3659912
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、鴻海、東京威力科創、輝達、NVIDIA、蘋果、Apple、Google、Alphabet、英特爾、Intel、亞馬遜、Amazon、SK海力士、SK Hynix、台積電、愛德萬測試、Advantest、Tokyo Electron

Asian chipmakers including 鴻海, 東京威力科創 and SK海力士 said AI demand was strong, but capital markets remained skeptical about returns on hefty investments, sending related share prices fluctuating.

Facts:
- Operating profit estimated to surge 87%
- 來到1兆1700億日圓
- Invest as much as 150 billion yen
- Buy back about 25 million of its own shares
- Return about US$75 billion to shareholders

## Ye Chun-hsien: Build silicon photonics verification lab, with overseas reciprocal certification in 2027

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:55:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300281.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488853-en.html
- anchor: #n3659773

National Development Council Minister Ye Chun-hsien said the government would actively develop silicon photonics and quantum technologies to strengthen industrial competitiveness, and establish a silicon photonics verification lab. Reciprocal certification with overseas labs is expected in 2027, with certification by the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) targeted for 2028.

Facts:
- 2027
- 6 months
- 2 years
- 2028
- 10-bit

## Typhoon Sepat causes NT$660 million in agricultural losses; 8,867 hectares of crops affected

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:52:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610300280.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488854-en.html
- anchor: #n3659774
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、農業部、農糧署、漁業署、畜牧司

Typhoon Sepat caused agricultural damage totaling NT$665.64 million, with 8,867 hectares of crops affected.

Facts:
- NT$665.64 million
- 8,867 hectares
- 21%
- 1,884 hectares
- NT$550,000
- NT$80,000
- 0.08 hectares
- NT$8.77 million
- NT$177.33 million
- NT$154.09 million
- NT$94.43 million
- NT$81.56 million
- NT$81.08 million
- NT$50.77 million

## Chinese female executive with close ties to Jensen Huang suspected of being a Beijing spy, U.S. media reveal startling résumé

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:47:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610300279.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488846-en.html
- anchor: #n3659771
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、紐約時報、湖南衛視、中央電視台、匯豐銀行、中信證券、上海和熙投資管理公司、紐郵、Megaspeed、第七大道、阿里巴巴、彭博、美國商務部、司法部、DeepSeek

美媒報導中國籍女主管黃樂疑為北京間諜，與輝達執行長黃仁勳密切往來並傳遞資訊。黃樂履歷涵蓋湖南衛視、央視、匯豐銀行及中信證券等機構，目前擔任上海和熙投資管理公司職務，並曾協助經營新加坡晶片公司Megaspeed，該公司購入大量輝達設備引發走私疑慮。

Facts:
- Purchased at least US$4.8 billion worth of 輝達 equipment
- Résumé lists 4 years in media and 8 years in securities
- Megaspeed has imported about 136,000 輝達 graphics processing units (GPUs)

## Eurozone economy grows 0.4% in third quarter, beating market expectations

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:45:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610300278.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488848-en.html
- anchor: #n3659772
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、歐盟統計局、Eurostat、法新社、彭博、Bloomberg

Data released by 歐盟統計局 showed the eurozone economy grew 0.4% in the third quarter of this year, beating market expectations of 0.2% but slowing from 0.6% in the second quarter.

Facts:
- Economic growth of 0.4%
- 0.6% in the second quarter
- Forecast 0.2%

## Showcases 5G AI smart geothermal power plant; 台灣大 seeks cross-border opportunities

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:42:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300277.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488826-en.html
- anchor: #n3659769
- Companies mentioned: 台灣大哥大、將捷集團、結元能源開發、中央社

台灣大哥大 joined with 結元能源開發, a subsidiary of 將捷集團, to build Taiwan's first smart geothermal power plant using 5G and AI-RAN in the Jinshan geothermal area of New Taipei City. The site showcased 6 applications, including smart security and robot-dog inspections, as it seeks opportunities for overseas partnerships.

Facts:
- More than 95%
- Reaching 90%
- More than 5%
- More than 99.5%

## Taiwan stocks plunge 1,156 points, fall below six-month moving average; 金管會: closely monitoring international markets

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:38:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300276.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488827-en.html
- anchor: #n3659770
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、Google、亞馬遜、金管會、證交所、櫃買中心

Taiwan stocks were hit by U.S. technology companies' earnings reports and concerns over monetizing AI investments, falling 1,156.5 points at the close and dropping below the six-month moving average. 金管會 said it had asked 證交所 and 櫃買中心 to closely monitor developments in international markets.

Facts:
- Closed down 1156.5 points
- Ended at 45211.83 points
- down 2.49%
- Trading value of about NT$877.73 billion
- Price-to-earnings ratio of about 26.68 times
- Cash dividend yield of 1.54%
- Cumulative revenue of about NT$49.89 trillion
- Up 38.21% from the same period last year

## Taiwan dollar plunges intraday before recovering late; hot money flees as monthly losses extend to 2 consecutive months

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:38:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300275.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488811-en.html
- anchor: #n3659760
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、Google、亞馬遜

Asian stocks fell amid concerns over AI investment sparked by earnings reports from U.S. tech giants, while Taiwan stocks plunged more than 1,000 points and foreign investors made heavy net sales. The Taiwan dollar tumbled past 32.6 intraday, but recovered late to close slightly higher amid exporters' currency sales and central bank intervention. It still plunged 6.26 jiao in October, marking a second consecutive monthly loss.

Facts:
- Plunged more than 1,600 points intraday
- Closed down 1156.5 points
- Ended at 45211.83 points
- Foreign investors dumped NT$112.467 billion worth of Taiwan stocks today
- Hit an intraday low of 32.676
- Closed at 32.478
- Still plunged 6.26 jiao in October

## Criminal Investigation Bureau teams up with 7 companies on clean-net project, removes nearly 300,000 scam-related accounts

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:37:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610300274.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488812-en.html
- anchor: #n3659761
- Companies mentioned: LINE、智冠科技、露天市集、遊戲橘子、蝦皮購物、8591寶物交易網、Yahoo拍賣

Since April this year, the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the National Police Agency under the Ministry of the Interior has partnered with 7 platform operators on the “Clean Net Project,” removing nearly 295,000 scam-related accounts. Statistics from the 165 Anti-Fraud Dashboard show that in September, the number of fraud cases and financial losses fell 13.3% and 28.9%, respectively, from a year earlier.

Facts:
- Nearly 295,000 entries
- More than 73,000 entries
- 10,775 cases
- More than NT$3.93572 billion
- 13.3%
- 28.9%

## Taiwan stocks log 三 consecutive weekly losses; listed market capitalization falls below NT$150 trillion, average daily trading below NT$1 trillion

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:35:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300273.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488789-en.html
- anchor: #n3659753
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台灣證券交易所

Taiwan stocks logged 三 consecutive weekly losses, closing at 45,211.83 points. The total market capitalization of listed companies fell below NT$150 trillion to NT$148.0257 trillion, while this year's average daily trading value fell below NT$1 trillion to NT$999.268 billion.

Facts:
- Plunged 1,156.50 points
- closing at 45211.83 points
- Down 829.60 points from last week
- Or 1.8%
- Latest total market capitalization of listed companies: NT$148.0257 trillion
- Down about NT$2.69 trillion from last week
- Fell below 150 trillion yuan
- Shipping index rises 1.49%
- Optoelectronics index falls 8.31%
- The index excluding financial stocks fell 852.20 points
- A decline of about 2.09%
- The index excluding electronics stocks fell 77.19 points
- A decline of about 0.29%
- The index excluding financial and electronics stocks fell 235.46 points
- A decline of about 1.36%
- This week, total trading value for all listed stocks was NT$3.2167 trillion
- Semiconductor stocks had a trading value of NT$1.1805 trillion
- Accounting for 36.70% of the total trading value of all listed stocks
- Electronic components stocks had a trading value of NT$879.109 billion
- Accounting for 27.33%
- Optoelectronics stocks had a trading value of NT$239.818 billion
- Accounting for 7.46%
- The stock turnover rate on the centralized market was 2.01%
- Glass and ceramics: 11.15%
- Information services: 8.92%
- And optoelectronics: 8.08%
- A total of 198 trading days
- Total trading value on the centralized market was NT$197.855 trillion
- 市場日平均成交金額為9992.68億元
- The stock turnover rate was 155.74%
- The average daily stock turnover rate was 0.79%

## CCP Central Military Commission vacancies remain unfilled; scholar says institutional change is possible

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:33:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610300272.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488790-en.html
- anchor: #n3659754

The CCP's 20th Central Committee Fifth Plenum concluded without filling vacancies on the Central Military Commission. A scholar said the commission now has only Xi Jinping and Zhang Shengmin as members, and estimated that this arrangement is sufficient to function. The possibility of changes to the military leadership system cannot be ruled out, while a break in the chain of command and rigid leadership could affect risks in the Taiwan Strait.

Facts:
- 5th Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee
- Only Xi Jinping and Zhang Shengmin

## Taiwan's per-capita flower consumption is about 1/3 of Europe's and the U.S.'s; Agriculture and Food Agency holds first interactive flower appreciation exhibition

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610300271.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488791-en.html
- anchor: #n3659755
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、農業部農糧署、台灣蘭花育種者協會、阿榮影業、韓國繁星音樂-馬賽克公司、the Mosaic

Agriculture and Food Agency Deputy Director Chen Chi-jung said Taiwan's per-capita flower consumption is only about 1/3 of that in Europe and the U.S. To boost domestic consumption and promote locally grown flowers, the agency is combining music and visual technology for the first time in an interactive exhibition, “Flower Spectacle,” at Syntrend Creative Park in Taipei.

Facts:
- Only about 1/3 of Europe's and the U.S.'s
- Annual output value of about NT$18 billion
- Nearly NT$6 billion in exports
- Per-capita consumption of about NT$1,148
- More than NT$3,000
- A 360-degree “floral panorama”

## Japan's inflation rate reaches 2% target; Bank of Japan governor calls it an important milestone after 13 years of effort

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:29:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610300270.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488794-en.html
- anchor: #n3659756
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行、中央社

日本銀行 Governor Kazuo Ueda announced that Japan's underlying inflation rate has reached the central bank's 2% price target, marking an important milestone since the target was set in 2013. 日本銀行 decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at 1.25% and stressed that it will continue to raise rates to stabilize prices.

Facts:
- 2% price target
- An important milestone after about 13 years
- Unchanged at 1.25%

## Guidelines to prevent workplace misconduct at schools stipulate teachers' “right to disconnect”

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:28:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610300269.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488793-en.html
- anchor: #n3659757
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、立法院、中央社

教育部 has issued the “Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Misconduct at Schools and Childcare Service Institutions at All Levels,” stipulating teachers' “right to disconnect.” Except in cases involving campus safety or major emergencies, parent-teacher communications should be avoided outside working hours to protect teachers' right to rest.

Facts:
- Late November
- 6 p.m.

## Campaign office: Chiang Wan-an will definitely attend televised debate on the 31st

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610300268.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488805-en.html
- anchor: #n3659758
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、民主進步黨

蔣萬安競選辦公室執行總幹事徐巧芯表示，儘管台北市長蔣萬安身體不適，但為避免影響參選人及媒體與主辦方，確定於31日出席電視辯論會。徐巧芯亦提及辯論流程複雜，並評論民主進步黨參選人沈伯洋應能完整回答問題。

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- 4 years of achievements

## Malaysia receives its first South Korean-made FA-50M fighter jet, bolstering air defenses

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610300267.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488806-en.html
- anchor: #n3659759
- Companies mentioned: 韓國航空宇宙產業公司、KAI

Malaysia has received its first South Korean-made FA-50M light fighter jet. Defense Minister Khaled Nordin said the move will bolster air defense capabilities and replace the Hawk fleet, which is due to retire in 2028.

Facts:
- First FA-50M light fighter jet
- 18 FA-50M jets ordered
- Scheduled to retire in 2028
- A total of 6 received
- By April 2027
- 57 core personnel

## 文策院's TCCF conference welcomes overseas buyers, partners with 金馬獎 for the first time to promote emerging Taiwanese actors

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:25:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202610300266.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488770-en.html
- anchor: #n3659656
- Companies mentioned: 文策院、金馬獎、Wētā FX、韓國文化振興院、富川市政府、泰國動畫協會、泰國BL內容推廣協會TBLC

文策院's TCCF Creative Content Fest will take place in November, welcoming 251 international buyers. It will partner with 金馬獎 for the first time to recommend emerging Taiwanese actors, and collaborate with visual effects company Wētā FX to discuss AI trends.

Facts:
- More than 200 international buyers
- 251 international buyers
- From 28 countries and regions
- 占比突破6成
- A prize of more than US$30,000

## Altman makes low-profile Taiwan visit; 鴻海's Liu Yang-wei says cooperation with OpenAI will become more concrete

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:24:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300265.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488771-en.html
- anchor: #n3659657
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海、OpenAI、中央社、Anthropic、台積電

鴻海 Chairman Liu Yang-wei disclosed that he met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and said cooperation between the two sides will become more concrete. Altman's Taiwan visit has prompted market speculation over whether he will meet with supply chain companies such as 台積電.

Facts:
- HHTD 26
- 1151030

## 台灣美光 rewards deposited today; more than 700 employees receive over 60 months' pay for the year

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:22:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300264.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488750-en.html
- anchor: #n3659602
- Companies mentioned: 台灣美光、美光、中央社

台灣美光 employees received various rewards for fiscal 2026 with their October salaries, including incentive bonuses, Maxout mass production bonuses and a one-time NT$1 million thank-you bonus. More than 700 employees received total compensation for the year exceeding 60 months' salary. 美光 expects to introduce quarterly profit-sharing bonuses in fiscal 2027.

Facts:
- More than 700 employees
- Over 60 months' salary
- NT$1 million
- More than 4,300 production-line employees
- Equivalent to about 7.5 to 12.5 months' salary
- 20% of annual salary

## Philippine defense chief does not rule out 2028 presidential bid; known for hard-line stance toward China

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:21:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610303004.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488749-en.html
- anchor: #n3659601
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、彭博

Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro said he has not ruled out running for president in 2028, potentially facing incumbent Vice President Sara Duterte. Known for his hard-line stance toward China, he has been sanctioned by Beijing and has actively promoted closer defense cooperation with the United States. He warned that Chinese funding and investment in critical infrastructure should be viewed with caution.

Facts:
- 2028
- 62-year-old Teodoro
- 2010
- Sept. 8
- September 10
- September 11

## Finance ministry: 國票金 pay plan aligned with state-owned peers; respects corporate governance

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:18:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300263.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488740-en.html
- anchor: #n3659599
- Companies mentioned: 國票金、財政部、台灣金聯資產管理公司、兆豐金、第一金、華南金

財政部次長阮清華表示，國票金通過的薪酬改革方案已對齊兆豐金、第一金等公股金控標準，且經營津貼屬非固定薪資，並非加薪；針對華南金大股東林家爭取席次報導，稱目前公民共治和諧，並澄清增加持股為空穴來風。

Facts:
- 國票金 held a board meeting in September
- 台灣金聯資產管理公司25週年慶祝茶會
- Closed down 1156.5 points
- Net selling exceeded NT$100 billion
- As low as 0.01% to 0.04%

## New Taipei City Expo opens with 7 zones featuring vinyl history and fitness challenges

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:17:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610300262.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488742-en.html
- anchor: #n3659600
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、新北市文化局

The 2026 New Taipei City Expo has opened at Sanchong Anxin Center, spanning 7 exhibition zones across 4 floors and offering interactive experiences including vinyl history and fitness challenges. It runs through December 27.

Facts:
- 7 exhibition zones
- 4 floors
- Dec. 27

## 中國海警 ships make 2 incursions into Kinmen waters; Coast Guard drives them away

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:13:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610300261.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488670-en.html
- anchor: #n3659596
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、海洋委員會海巡署、金馬澎分署、中國海警

中國海警船兩度侵擾金門水域，海洋委員會海巡署金馬澎分署驅離並回應兩岸互不隸屬。

Facts:
- 2 degrees
- Around 8 a.m.
- About 2 p.m.
- 「14608」
- 「14531」
- 「14607」
- 「14529」
- 11:03 a.m.
- 5 p.m.

## Russian forces attack central Ukraine, leaving more than 200,000 people without electricity

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:12:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610300260.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488671-en.html
- anchor: #n3659597
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、DTEK、Ukrenergo

Russia attacked Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in central Ukraine, leaving more than 200,000 people without power. Ukraine’s air force said Russian forces used ballistic missiles and drones in the attack. Private energy company DTEK said its equipment was severely damaged and it was working to restore power.

Facts:
- More than 200,000 people
- At least 14 people were killed

## Exports and investment exceed expectations; Q3 economic growth reaches 14.36%, highest for the same period in 48 years

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:11:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300259.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488672-en.html
- anchor: #n3659598

The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics reported Q3 economic growth of 14.36%, the highest for the same period in 48 years. Growth for the first 3 quarters totaled 14.22%, also a half-century high. AI demand drove exports and investment both above expectations, while private consumption continued to recover, with the economy buoyant both at home and abroad.

Facts:
- Third-quarter economic growth is estimated at 14.36%
- Up 2.94 percentage points from the August forecast
- A 48-year high for the same period
- Economic growth rate of 14.22% for the first 3 quarters
- Reached double-digit growth for 4 consecutive quarters
- Between Minguo 75 and 76
- High growth for 6 consecutive quarters
- Third-quarter exports of goods priced in US dollars rose 44.63% year on year
- Real growth in exports of goods and services of 21.12%
- 1.46 percentage points above forecast
- 8月預測第3季出口為2380億美元
- 實際值2449億美元
- Q3 imports of capital equipment, denominated in New Taiwan dollars, rose 58.5% year on year
- Semiconductor equipment rose 35.66% year on year
- Estimated real growth in capital formation of 26.36%
- 4.26 percentage points above forecast
- Largest increase in 20 quarters
- Real growth in private consumption in Q3 of 5.37%
- 0.01 percentage points above the August forecast
- Growth exceeded 5% for 2 consecutive quarters
- Q3 consumer price index (CPI) inflation reached 2.43%

## 國泰投信AUM年增55.6% 3面向強化資產管理

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:04:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300258.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488625-en.html
- anchor: #n3659567
- Companies mentioned: 國泰金控、國泰投信、貝萊德、PIMCO、摩根大通、摩根士丹利、高盛、國泰人壽、BlackRock Aladdin

國泰投信截至9月底AUM達新台幣3.61兆元，年增55.6%；國泰金控總經理李長庚與董事長李偉正表示將透過TISA、高資產客製化服務及私募公募支持企業成長等面向強化資產管理，並升級BlackRock Aladdin系統。

Facts:
- Up 55.6% year on year
- AUM of approximately NT$3.61 trillion
- Attracted nearly 12,000 registrants
- Surpassed NT$23 trillion
- Growth of more than 76%
- Targeting 15 trillion yuan by 2035
- Up approximately NT$1.29 trillion year on year
- Nearly 60 investment research professionals transferred
- 45 full-time researchers
- More than 70 fund managers

## Taipei Veterans General Hospital launches AI radiopharmaceutical dispensing system to reduce radiation risks for medical staff

- Published: 2026-10-30T19:03:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610300257.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488612-en.html
- anchor: #n3659566
- Companies mentioned: 台北榮民總醫院、國立陽明交通大學

台北榮民總醫院啟用自主研發的AI核藥自動分裝系統，整合分裝、運送與回收作業，以降低醫護人員輻射暴露與肌肉骨骼負荷風險。

## 屏東獲天下雜誌城市治理獎 周春米：打造農漁大縣、科技新城

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:55:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610300256.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488457-en.html
- anchor: #n3659431
- Companies mentioned: 天下雜誌、中央社

屏東縣長周春米出席天下雜誌舉辦的「2026天下標竿城市頒獎典禮」，領取標竿縣市首長獎及城市治理卓越獎。周春米表示將打造農漁大縣與科技新城，並感謝總統賴清德推動均衡台灣政策，讓屏東迎來科技產業發展契機。

Facts:
- And 2 other awards
- 90-centimeter city governance
- 七十 percent pass through the Hengchun Peninsula

## 川湖擬投資197億元 拚打造全球最大滑軌工廠

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:50:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300255.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488458-en.html
- anchor: #n3659432
- Companies mentioned: 川湖、川益科技、中央社

川湖啟動擴廠計畫，透過子公司川益科技投資197.12億元於高雄興建3廠及5廠，目標打造全球最大滑軌工廠；資金來源包含現金增資及發行無擔保轉換公司債。

Facts:
- Planned investment of up to NT$19.712 billion
- Approximately NT$11.733 billion
- Total of NT$10.5 billion
- The former has a total issuance cap of NT$9 billion
- The latter has a total issuance cap of NT$1 billion

## Taiwan Pride parade to take place; Tsai Ing-wen: You are not alone; stand under one another’s umbrellas

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:49:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610300254.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488456-en.html
- anchor: #n3659433
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Former President Tsai Ing-wen posted on Facebook on the eve of Taiwan Pride, urging society to protect freedom and equality. Addressing LGBTQ+ people who have felt afraid, she said, “You are not alone,” and stressed that people should stand under one another’s umbrellas.

Facts:
- Taipei, 30th
- 1151030

## Monga Qingshan Temple procession set for Nov. 28; Taipei police urge people to follow the “三不” principle

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:47:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610300253.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488459-en.html
- anchor: #n3659434
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台北市警察局萬華分局、台北地檢署、台北市政府

艋舺青山宮遶境活動將於11月28日至30日登場，台北市警察局萬華分局召開約制座談會，呼籲參與者遵守「不串聯、不動員、不以幫派名義參加」的三不原則，違者依法查處。

Facts:
- Nov. 28 to 30
- 115
- 1151030

## Taipei teacher charged with molesting and sexually assaulting 38 boys; Taipei court orders continued detention without visitation

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:46:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610300252.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488460-en.html
- anchor: #n3659435

A male teacher surnamed Chou at a Taipei elementary school is suspected of molesting and sexually assaulting 38 boys and filming sexual images of them since Minguo 99. Prosecutors have charged him and are seeking a 30-year sentence. The Taipei District Court today ordered that he remain in detention without visitation for 3 months.

Facts:
- As many as 38 victims
- Prosecutors seek a 30-year sentence
- Ordered to remain in detention without visitation for 3 months
- Over a period of 16 years

## 日系車中國產量暴跌32% 本田較高峰萎縮近9成

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:45:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610300251.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488450-en.html
- anchor: #n3659429
- Companies mentioned: 本田、Honda、豐田、Toyota、日產、Nissan、馬自達、Mazda、比亞迪、BYD、小糸製作所、Mobility Global、廣州汽車集團、中國第一汽車集團

日系車在中國產量大幅下滑，本田較高峰期萎縮近9成，反映中國燃油車市場萎縮及電動車競爭激烈。

Facts:
- Down 32%
- Fell to about 1.02 million vehicles
- Contracted 63%
- 暴跌近9成
- Combined production totaled 1,020,579 vehicles
- About 2.8 million vehicles at the peak
- Produced 131,716 vehicles
- Down 60% year on year
- Produced 163,192 vehicles
- Down 49% year over year
- Produced 663,079 vehicles
- Down 18% year over year
- Up 43%
- Still down 52%
- Sales fell 22% year on year
- 減少超過3成
- 更萎縮6成
- Sales fell 48% year on year
- Fell to 161,372 vehicles
- Overall sales fell 46% year on year
- Fell to 182,854 vehicles
- Down 62% year on year
- Just 2,991 vehicles
- Down 47%
- Fell to about 1.6 million vehicles
- 占豐田全球銷量17%
- 本田18%
- 日產21%

## Countries promote emergency preparedness; Thailand denies urging stockpiling due to Middle East situation

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:45:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610300250.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488451-en.html
- anchor: #n3659430
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、MCOT電視台

Thailand’s National Security Council clarified that it had not urged the public to stock up on supplies because of the Middle East situation. In response to discussion sparked by emergency preparedness recommendations issued by about 20 countries, the government said the rumors were false and reiterated that it had previously advised people to prepare at least 3 days’ worth of necessities for risks such as natural disasters.

Facts:
- About 20 countries
- Ranging from at least 3 days to 2 weeks
- Stock enough food, medicine and necessities for 72 hours
- Prepare at least 3 days’ worth of drinking water

## Artist Zhu Weilong returns to Matsu with kinetic ox mural hoped to become new landmark

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:39:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610300249.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488379-en.html
- anchor: #n3659406
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、南竿牛角社區發展協會、連江縣政府文化處、連江縣社區營造中心、入村處、曹老七水果行、曹老七水果店

At the invitation of 南竿牛角社區發展協會, artist Zhu Weilong created an ox-themed mural incorporating kinetic art in Matsu, hoping it will become a new landmark.

Facts:
- Service suspended for 5 consecutive days
- Nearly a hundred kilograms of mechanical transmission parts

## Chiang Wan-an campaign photographer shoves reporter, sparking controversy; Shih Fangheng greets media with handshake

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:35:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610300248.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488354-en.html
- anchor: #n3659399
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、一手中新聞

A campaign photographer shoved reporters while Chiang Wan-an’s wife, Shih Fangheng, was canvassing, triggering controversy. Campaign office director-general Hsu Chiao-hsin apologized on behalf of the team and said the photographer would no longer work for the campaign. The team will strengthen crowd-flow guidance and personnel management in the future.

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- Taipei, 30th

## 長榮航空 joins 鴻海科技日 for first time, creating exclusive lounge to deepen corporate ties

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:32:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610300247.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488355-en.html
- anchor: #n3659400
- Companies mentioned: 長榮航空、鴻海集團、中央社、鴻海科技日、2026鴻海科技日、HHTD26、無限萬哩遊、EVA BizFam全球企業差旅回饋計畫

長榮航空 participated in 鴻海科技日 for the first time as a partner, setting up an exclusive lounge at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and bringing in Boeing 787 “Royal Laurel Class” seats for visitors to try, in a bid to deepen corporate cooperation and expand its corporate travel market.

Facts:
- 2026鴻海科技日
- Oct. 30 to 31
- 4th floor

## Li Guande recalled over bullying allegations; Executive Yuan approves Kang Jiaqi as Geneva office director

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:32:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610300246.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488356-en.html
- anchor: #n3659401
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、外交部、行政院、政治大學、聯合國婦女地位委員會、駐日內瓦辦事處、NGO事務會、駐南非代表、駐開普敦處、駐加拿大代表處、駐杜拜總領事、駐菲律賓代表處、資電處

駐日內瓦辦事處長李冠德因涉霸凌案調查成立遭調回外交部本部，行政院已核定由NGO事務會副執行長康嘉棋接任駐日內瓦處長。

Facts:
- Taipei, 30th
- 1151030

## 7 years after high school learning portfolios launched, student groups recommend allowing revised uploads

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:31:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610300245.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488357-en.html
- anchor: #n3659402
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、EdYouth、國教行動聯盟、教育部

7 years after high school learning portfolios were introduced, student group EdYouth recommended allowing limited revised uploads, provided revision records are disclosed and original versions retained. The 教育部 said it is considering simplifying the framework and carefully assessing fairness and authenticity.

Facts:
- 7 years since the system was introduced
- 有8成學生希望高中學習歷程能開放「重新上傳」
- Nearly half of students prefer using self-made PDF files
- More than 78,000 candidates took part in university applications for the 115 academic year
- 有超過8成的考生在高中階段曾累積學習歷程檔案

## Taiwan’s share of global ICT exports ranked 3rd last year; computers and peripherals rose to 2nd

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:31:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300244.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488360-en.html
- anchor: #n3659403
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、經濟部、經濟部統計處

The 經濟部 said that, benefiting from the AI boom and the reorganization of global supply chains, Taiwan accounted for 13% of global ICT goods exports in 2025, ranking 3rd, while its share of computer and peripheral equipment exports reached 20%, ranking 2nd. ICT service exports totaled more than US$5 trillion, a record high.

Facts:
- Global market share reached 13% in 2025
- Share of computer and peripheral equipment exports reached 20%
- Global ICT goods exports totaled US$3.6 trillion in 2025
- ICT service exports reached US$1.4 trillion
- Total reached US$5 trillion
- Average annual growth rate of global ICT goods exports reached 6.8%
- Average annual growth rate of ICT service exports was even higher, at 11.5%
- Mainland China and Hong Kong led with 35.9%
- ASEAN ranked 2nd with 19.4%
- Taiwan’s average export growth rate from 2016 to 2025 reached 16.3%
- Taiwan’s share of electronic components exports reached 14.9%
- Behind only mainland China and Hong Kong, at 27.9%
- Mainland China and Hong Kong’s average export growth rate from 2016 to 2025 was just 2.7%
- Mainland China and Hong Kong still led with 43%
- Market share rose to 17.5%
- The European Union led with 49.7%
- 印度占9.6%居次
- Average growth rate reached 16.7%
- Taiwan’s share rose from 5.8% in 2016
- to 14.8% in 2025
- Higher than the global average of 14.7%

## Vancouver International Security Summit experts praise Taiwan’s resilience and ability to counter disinformation

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610300243.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488369-en.html
- anchor: #n3659404

Canada released its first national security strategy in more than 20 years. Experts attending the Vancouver International Security Summit praised Taiwan’s economic resilience and ability to counter disinformation in the face of threats from China, calling Taiwan a trusted partner for Canada in strengthening national security and supply-chain resilience.

Facts:
- Over 20 years
- 5 key priorities

## CPC 20th Central Committee Fifth Plenum concludes; scholar says “Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building” may be added to party constitution

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610300242.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488373-en.html
- anchor: #n3659405

The CPC 20th Central Committee Fifth Plenum has concluded. Scholars say “Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building” has been elevated, and estimate it could be written into the party constitution at next year’s 21st Party Congress. Experts say the move aims to unify ideological training for cadres, promote institutional anti-corruption efforts and personnel arrangements, and ensure a transition of power.

Facts:
- 52 people purged to date
- 13.8%

## South Korea to crack down on smart-glasses cheating in college entrance exam, pursue criminal charges and extend exam bans

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:26:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610300241.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488327-en.html
- anchor: #n3659396
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社

South Korean education officials said the government plans to file criminal complaints against candidates caught cheating with smart glasses in the nationwide college entrance exam and extend the exam ban from 1 year to 3 years.

Facts:
- The current 1 year
- Increase to 3 years
- 1 candidate
- 3 candidates
- About 20 days

## New Banqiao health center opens at new site; unclear traffic directions to be improved

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:25:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610300240.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488328-en.html
- anchor: #n3659397
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台灣設計研究院、八里療養院、亞東醫院

The Banqiao District Health Center and Community Mental Health Center in New Taipei City have moved to a new site on Zhongshan Road and opened, introducing smart healthcare. However, residents say the site is hard to find because nearby signs and traffic directions are unclear. The Health Department said it will apply for improvements to the signage as soon as possible.

Facts:
- 3rd floor
- Lane 216
- 2 minutes

## Succumbing to official pressure, Russia’s independent news bastion 新報 announces suspension of publication

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:24:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610300239.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488315-en.html
- anchor: #n3659398
- Companies mentioned: 新報、Novaya Gazeta、中央社、法新社、YouTube

Russia’s independent newspaper 新報 announced it would suspend publication because of official pressure. Editor-in-chief Sokolov said the paper would shut down its servers and leave. The newspaper has faced strict censorship and repression since Russia sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. Its then-editor-in-chief Muratov was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Facts:
- The home we have lived in for 30 years
- On Nov. 9, we will turn off the light in the home where we have lived for 30 years
- 1151030

## 智捷 uses AI to turn medical images into color 3D; aims for emerging-stock listing in Q3 next year

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:23:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300238.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488284-en.html
- anchor: #n3659378
- Companies mentioned: 智捷醫學科技、智捷、Holoeyes、宣捷、聯電

智捷醫學科技 uses its proprietary AI algorithm to convert 2D black-and-white medical images into 3D color images and has received TFDA certification. It acquired Japan’s Holoeyes in October to expand into international markets, and aims to list on the emerging stock market in Q3 next year.

Facts:
- In just 5 minutes
- About 7% stake
- Coverage expected to be completed in 2028
- Capital of about NT$200 million
- Q3 next year

## 輝達: Working closely with 鴻海, with more than 10 plants involved in building Vera Rubin

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:22:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300237.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488286-en.html
- anchor: #n3659379
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、鴻海、亞灣超算、Visionbay.ai

輝達 senior director Harris said at 鴻海科技日 that 輝達 is working closely with 鴻海 to build the Vera Rubin platform, with more than 10 plants involved and a total area of several million square feet. 鴻海’s modular data center technology can shorten AI factory development from several months to several weeks.

Facts:
- More than 10 plants
- Several million square feet
- Several months
- Several weeks
- 800 VDC power architecture
- 8 weeks
- 100MW

## Hsinchu’s 光復中學 holds charity obstacle run; 886 teachers and students take part in support of Family Support Center

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:18:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610300236.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488287-en.html
- anchor: #n3659380
- Companies mentioned: 光復中學、新竹家扶中心、中央社

Hsinchu’s 光復中學 held a charity “Challenge the Obstacles” run, with 886 second-year high school students and teachers taking part. All proceeds were donated to 新竹家扶中心.

Facts:
- 886 second-year high school students and teachers
- 3 to 5 kilometers
- 17 consecutive years

## 民進黨 caucus: Support harsh penalties for drug-impaired driving; do not smear procedural disputes as condoning crime

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610300235.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488289-en.html
- anchor: #n3659381
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨、立法院、行政院、司法院

立法院 passed amendments to Article 185-3 of the Criminal Code in the third reading, increasing penalties for drug-impaired driving; repeat offenders who cause a death face a maximum penalty of death. 民進黨 caucus Secretary-General 莊瑞雄 supports harsh penalties for drug-impaired driving, but criticized 國民黨 and 民眾黨 for abruptly proposing a further amendment and rushing it to a vote, then smearing a procedural dispute as condoning crime. He said the move distorted the facts and that the details of the provisions had not been sufficiently discussed.

Facts:
- Reoffending within 10 years
- The maximum penalty can be the death sentence
- Current maximum: 3 years
- Increased to 6 months to 5 years
- Only 27 minutes apart
- 12:33 p.m.
- Voting began at 13:00

## Tainan to improve anti-slip manhole covers, with more than 280,000 completed by the end of 117

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:14:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610300232.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488044-en.html
- anchor: #n3659373
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央通訊社、一手新聞

The Tainan City Government is improving the slip resistance of manhole covers larger than 900 square centimeters. More than 280,000 are registered across the city, and nearly 200,000 have been completed. The city plans to finish all improvements by the end of year 117 to reduce risks for motorcyclists.

Facts:
- Larger than 900 square centimeters
- More than 280,000
- Nearly 200,000
- By the end of ROC year 117
- March 111
- 改善率近7成

## 輝達 expands its AI investment footprint: Impact and potential risks

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610300233.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488303-en.html
- anchor: #n3659383
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、NVIDIA、Meta、OpenAI、Anthropic、SpaceX、xAI、CoreWeave、Nebius、Mistral、Wayve、SK集團、SK Group、D.A. Davidson、微軟、中央社

輝達 announced a US$3 billion investment in Meta stock and is expanding its AI investment footprint through stakes in OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as backup computing capacity arrangements. The move is seen as a way to sustain demand for processors and fill gaps in the ecosystem, but has also prompted Wall Street concerns that it could fuel an AI bubble and create risks from excessive customer concentration.

Facts:
- Invested US$3 billion
- Approximately NT$97.89 billion
- Up to US$6.3 billion in unused computing capacity
- Approximately US$36 billion in cloud backup arrangements
- Up to US$105 billion in financing guarantee commitments
- Each accounts for 22% of fiscal 2026 revenue
- And 14%

## 中聯油脂 shutdown hits salad oil supply; Ministry coordinates expanded Q4 imports of 5,000 tons

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300234.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488290-en.html
- anchor: #n3659382
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、大統益、長輝、台糖

中聯油脂's shutdown has affected the domestic supply of salad oil. The Ministry of Economic Affairs coordinated with 大統益, 長輝 and 台糖 to increase production, and encouraged importers to bring in an additional 5,000 tons in Q4. To date, it has helped 89 businesses secure a total of 1,842 tons.

Facts:
- Increase imports by 5000 tons in the fourth quarter
- A total of 1,842 tons of salad oil
- Combined monthly salad oil supply to increase by 4,400 tons
- Monthly supply expected to increase by another 500 tons starting in December
- Import tariff on salad oil cut from 5% to zero
- Of this, 1,100 tons were imported in October
- Imports of 2,000 tons expected in November
- 1,900 tons in December

## 義美食品 invests NT$1.7 billion to expand capacity; 7 more companies join Taiwan investment program

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:12:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300231.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488050-en.html
- anchor: #n3659374
- Companies mentioned: 義美食品、東野精機、台塑尖端能源科技、南茂科技、金葡萄蛋黃酥、易發精機集團、台塑新智能

The Invest Taiwan Office approved expansion investments by 7 companies in the semiconductor, energy and food industries. 義美食品 will invest NT$1.72 billion to expand capacity, 南茂科技 will invest NT$23.5 billion, 台塑尖端能源科技 NT$1.31 billion, 東野精機 NT$560 million, and 金葡萄蛋黃酥 NT$140 million.

Facts:
- Investment of approximately NT$1.72 billion
- Investment of approximately NT$23.5 billion
- Investment of approximately NT$1.31 billion
- Investment of approximately NT$560 million
- Investment of approximately NT$140 million
- 7 companies approved
- Expected to add 225 domestic jobs
- Expected to add 100 domestic jobs
- Expected to add 13 jobs

## Legislature passes drug-driving repeat offender death penalty amendment in third reading; 民眾黨 caucus says it will deter offenders from taking chances

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:11:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610300230.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488056-en.html
- anchor: #n3659375

立法院 passed amendments to Article 185-3 of the Criminal Code in the third reading, increasing penalties for drug-impaired driving. The law stipulates that repeat offenders who drive under the influence again within 10 years and cause a death face a maximum penalty of death; 民眾黨 caucus hopes the measure will strengthen deterrence.

Facts:
- Within 10 years
- The maximum penalty can be the death sentence
- Imprisonment of 6 months to 5 years
- Current maximum: 3 years
- Imprisonment of 5 to 12 years

## More than 200 vote-buying cases investigated in Hualien, 8 detained; prosecutors partner with food service industry to promote anti-vote-buying campaign

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:11:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610300229.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488058-en.html
- anchor: #n3659376
- Companies mentioned: 麥當勞

Police and prosecutors in Hualien have investigated more than 200 vote-buying cases, and 8 people have been detained. The Hualien District Prosecutors Office partnered with 麥當勞 to hold an anti-vote-buying campaign, offering a task card redeemable for a meal voucher with a purchase.

Facts:
- More than 200 cases
- 8 people
- 223 cases
- 558 people
- 10,000 tickets

## 3 surges of northeasterly monsoon winds in the coming week; localized lows of 19 degrees on the 31st, with rain on windward areas

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610300228.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4488198-en.html
- anchor: #n3659377
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署、交通部中央氣象署

The Central Weather Administration said 3 surges of northeasterly monsoon winds will affect Taiwan over the coming week. The first will last through tomorrow, with localized lows of 19 degrees; the winds will strengthen again on Nov. 2 and 3, and once more on the 5th, bringing more rain to windward areas. Typhoon Yanhua is about 2,000 kilometers from Taiwan and is not expected to have a direct impact, but rough seas should be watched for.

Facts:
- 3 surges of northeasterly monsoon winds in the coming week
- Localized lows of 19 degrees Celsius
- Northeasterly monsoon winds to strengthen again on Nov. 2 and 3
- 5日又有1波
- Lows of 20 to 23 degrees across Taiwan
- Tomorrow, highs of about 26 to 27 degrees in the north and northeast
- About 31 degrees in central and southern Taiwan
- 28 to 29 degrees in eastern Taiwan
- Highs of about 28 to 32 degrees across Taiwan
- Even at its closest, it will be nearly 2,000 kilometers from Taiwan
- Expected to turn north in earnest on Nov. 4

## 劉揚偉: If TEEMA model takes root in Texas, hopes to build a third-generation science park

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300216.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487862-en.html
- anchor: #n3659285
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海、電電公會、中央社

鴻海 Chairman 劉揚偉 said the group will continue expanding in Texas, and hopes to build a third-generation science park with a complete ecosystem starting from the supply chain if the TEEMA science park model takes root there. He also stressed that 鴻海 has not withdrawn from mainland China and that revenue remains stable.

Facts:
- Already has 6 factory buildings
- 1151030

## ASEAN News Brief, Oct. 30, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:03:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610303003.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487861-en.html
- anchor: #n3659284
- Companies mentioned: 國際貨幣基金（IMF）、新加坡人力部（Ministry of Manpower）、彭博、菲律賓統計局、匯豐銀行（HSBC）、泰國投資促進委員會（BOI）、柬埔寨信用局（CBC）

2026年10月30日東協快訊涵蓋多國財經動態：IMF預測越南2026年經濟成長率達8.4%居東協之冠；寮國10月通膨率降至7.7%；新加坡第3季裁員增至4800人，居民失業率微升至3%；菲律賓9月出口年增35.6%優於預期；緬甸伊洛瓦底省波山米種植面積超130萬英畝；匯豐上修馬來西亞2026年經濟成長率至5.5%並預期明年Q1升息；泰國前9個月吸引投資申請金額達1兆7074.3億泰銖；柬埔寨擴大中小企業籌資管道；印尼2026年經濟成長率預估為5.1%。

Facts:
- Vietnam's economic growth to reach 8.4% in 2026
- More than 3 percentage points ahead of Malaysia, ranked No. 2...far above Malaysia's 5.2%
- Laos' October inflation edged down to 7.7% from 7.8% in September
- Q3 layoffs rose to 4,800
- Resident unemployment rate also edged up to 3%
- September exports rose 35.6% year over year
- Philippines' September exports rose to US$9.87 billion
- Rainy-season rice cultivation in Pawsan rice fields covered 1.3 million acres
- Raised its forecast for Malaysia's 2026 economic growth from 5.2% to 5.5%
- Average overall inflation was 1.8%
- 申請投資總額達1兆7074.3億泰銖
- Indonesia's economic growth to reach 5.1% in 2026

## New Taipei's Xinzhuang First Market, serving the community for more than 50 years, reopens after a NT$70 million renovation

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:02:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610300215.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487863-en.html
- anchor: #n3659286
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、事實站

New Taipei City's Xinzhuang First Market, with a history of more than 50 years, officially reopened today after the city government invested about NT$70.35 million in renovations to its exterior and surroundings, including improving vendors' signs and renovating restrooms and ventilation equipment. Mayor Hou You-yi emphasized preserving local character and noted that NT$7 billion had been invested over the past 8 years to renovate 10 markets.

Facts:
- More than 50 years
- NT$70 million
- NT$70.35 million
- ROC year 64
- ROC year 108
- In the past 8 years
- 70億元
- 10 markets
- 16 markets

## Fifth Plenum concludes; scholars say personnel purges continue and Xi Jinping's position was once unstable

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:02:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610300214.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487864-en.html
- anchor: #n3659287

The Fifth Plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee concluded, with scholars noting that personnel purges are continuing and military restructuring is not over. The communique mentioned that "the Party's leadership had once weakened," suggesting Xi Jinping's position was once unstable.

Facts:
- 33 Central Committee members and alternate members were expelled from the Party
- Yet only 10 Central Committee members were appointed to fill vacancies
- Breaking a convention of about 30 years
- Xi Jinping appeared more than 9 times
- In nearly 5,000 characters

## U.S. tech earnings miss expectations; most Asian markets close lower

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:02:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300213.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487865-en.html
- anchor: #n3659288
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、亞馬遜、Amazon、英特爾、Intel、谷歌、Google、Alphabet

U.S. tech earnings missed expectations, deepening market concerns about the AI investment boom, and most Asian markets closed lower.

Facts:
- More than 12%
- More than 7%
- More than 4%
- Plunged 23%
- More than 1%
- More than 3%
- More than 2%

## Citizen judges concluded 91 cases last year; attendance rate among prospective citizen judges was 47.6%

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:02:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610300212.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487827-en.html
- anchor: #n3659281
- Companies mentioned: 司法院、中央社

司法院 released statistics for the 3rd year of the citizen judge system. In 114年, citizen judge courts nationwide concluded 91 cases, an increase of 28 from the previous year. A total of 546 citizen judges were selected, and the attendance rate among prospective citizen judges was 47.6%, with the system's overall operation becoming increasingly stable.

Facts:
- Concluded 91 cases
- Attendance rate: 47.6%
- Selected 546 citizen judges
- Increased by 28 cases
- 257 alternate citizen judges
- An average of 4.1 days
- 20.4 hours
- An average of 13.2 hours
- 12,742 prospective citizen judges were notified
- 9,779 were required to appear
- 4,655 actually appeared
- Increased by 1,037 people
- Accounted for 51.4%
- Accounted for 48.6%
- The largest group was people aged 40 to 49, with 1,246
- 1,156 people aged 30 to 39
- The largest group was university and college graduates, with 2,601
- 1,117 high school and vocational high school graduates
- The largest occupational group was entrepreneurs and self-employed business owners, with 892
- 879 service, sales and labor workers
- 865 technicians, associate professionals and administrative staff
- 93 Indigenous people
- Representing 11 Indigenous groups
- 131 people who acquired citizenship through naturalization
- 115 people with disabilities
- 204 newly accepted cases involving citizen participation in trials
- Murder was the most common offense, with 64 cases
- 186 cases concluded
- Rulings denied citizen participation in trials in 87 cases
- Another 8 cases concluded for other reasons
- 75 cases concluded at the second-instance level
- Involving 89 defendants
- Appeals by 71 people were rejected
- 43 cases concluded at the third-instance level
- Involving 48 defendants
- 46 people had their appeals rejected as inadmissible
- 32 cases concluded at the second-instance level
- 11 third-instance cases

## Traffic accidents frequent at 2 Taipei intersections; multi-function smart enforcement equipment testing to begin in November

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:01:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610300211.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487828-en.html
- anchor: #n3659282
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台北市警察局交通警察大隊

Due to frequent traffic accidents at the intersections of Zhongshan North Road and Minquan West Road, and Shishang Road and Chengde Road in Taipei, city police began testing multi-function smart traffic enforcement equipment on November 1. The equipment will officially be used to issue citations for violations starting February 1 next year.

Facts:
- 2 intersections in the city with frequent accidents
- Testing of multi-function smart traffic enforcement equipment at intersections begins on November 1 this year
- The public information period will last 3 months
- Enforcement against violations officially begins on February 1 next year

## Legislature passes hillside land amendment on third reading; illegal cultivation causing death punishable by a maximum fine of NT$100 million

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:00:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610300210.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487830-en.html
- anchor: #n3659283

The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to some provisions of the Hillside Land Conservation and Utilization Act on third reading, substantially increasing fines for illegal cultivation. Where illegal cultivation causes a person's death, an additional fine of up to NT$100 million may be imposed.

Facts:
- A fine of up to NT$100 million
- A fine of up to NT$25 million
- A fine of up to NT$80 million

## 台灣金聯 marks its 25th anniversary; continues to promote the 2.0 version of "sustainable housing justice and 3 forms of security"

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:57:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610300209.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487727-en.html
- anchor: #n3659220
- Companies mentioned: 台灣金聯、中央社、財政部、金管會、內政部

On its 25th anniversary, 台灣金聯 said it had acquired a cumulative NT$288 billion in nonperforming loans. It will launch the 2.0 version of "sustainable housing justice and 3 forms of security," expanding its work in urban renewal, rental housing management and affordable housing.

Facts:
- 25th anniversary
- NT$288 billion
- 1,427 households
- 27,000 people
- 1,096 households
- 168.42%
- 7.32%
- NT$17.784 billion
- NT$27.818 billion

## Legislature passes Soil and Water Conservation Act on third reading; unauthorized cultivation in state-owned forests punishable by up to NT$100 million

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:50:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610300208.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487670-en.html
- anchor: #n3659138

The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to some provisions of the Soil and Water Conservation Act on third reading, substantially increasing penalties for violations. For unauthorized cultivation in state-owned forests that causes a person's death, the fine was raised from NT$1 million to up to NT$100 million; for causing serious injury, the fine was raised to up to NT$80 million. The full increase in fines under the amendments resulted from insistence by the Taiwan People's Party legislative caucus.

Facts:
- An additional fine of up to NT$100 million may be imposed at most
- An additional fine of up to NT$25 million may be imposed
- From the current NT$1 million
- Increased to up to NT$80 million
- From up to NT$800,000
- Imprisonment for 6 months to 5 years
- Imprisonment for 3 to 10 years
- May also be fined up to NT$10 million
- A fine of NT$60,000 to NT$3 million
- may also be fined up to 5 million yuan

## Lin Chi-ling's rejection of 文策院 board position sparks controversy; Wang Shih-ssu apologizes, saying consideration was inadequate

- Published: 2026-10-30T17:49:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202610300207.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4487668-en.html
- anchor: #n3659139
- Companies mentioned: 文策院、中央社、TCCF

Lin Chi-ling declined a position on the 文策院 board. Chairperson Wang Shih-ssu apologized and said the board had enough members, so no one else was sought to fill the vacancy.

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