https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.htmlOne 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.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659203Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:56:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659204Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:56:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659205Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:55:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES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%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659206Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:54:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659207Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:54:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESTeva’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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659208Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:53:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESFollowing 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659209Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:52:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659210Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:52:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES“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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659211Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:52:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659212Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:52:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESFukuoka 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659214Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659213https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659213Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659215https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659215Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:48:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659216https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659216Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:48:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659217https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659217Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:47:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659218Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:46:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659219Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:46:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659937Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:43:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAElon 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659938Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:41:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAZhou 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659939Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:36:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA「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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659932Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:36:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659929Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:34:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659930Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:31:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndependent 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659931Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:31:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChen 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659922Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:21:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659923Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:21:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659921Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:19:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659918Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:14:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAScholars 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659919Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:10:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659920Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:09:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659913Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:07:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659914Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:02:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659911Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:02:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659912Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:01:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAsian 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659773Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:55:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANational 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659774Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:52:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATyphoon Sepat caused agricultural damage totaling NT$665.64 million, with 8,867 hectares of crops affected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659771Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:47:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659772Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:45:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAData 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659769Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:42:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659770Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:38:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659760Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:38:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAsian 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659761Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:37:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASince 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659753Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:35:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659754Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:33:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659755Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:32:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAgriculture 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659756Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:29:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659757Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:28:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659758Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659759Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMalaysia 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659656Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:25:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659657Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:24:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659602Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:22:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659601Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:21:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPhilippine 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659599Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:18:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659600Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:17:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659596Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:13:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659597Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:12:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARussia 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659598Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:11:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659567Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:04:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659566Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:03:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659431Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:55:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659432Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:50:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659433Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:49:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659434Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:47:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659435Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:46:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659429Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:45:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659430Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:45:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThailand’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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659406Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:39:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659399Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:35:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659400Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:32:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659401Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:32:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659402Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:31:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA7 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659403Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:31:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659404Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACanada 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659405Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659396Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:26:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659397Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:25:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659398Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:24:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARussia’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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659378Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:23:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659379Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:22:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659380Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:18:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHsinchu’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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659381Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659373Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:14:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659383Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659382Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659374Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:12:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659375Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:11:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659376Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:11:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPolice 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659377Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659285Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659284https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659284Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:03:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA2026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%。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659286Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:02:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659287Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:02:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659288Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:02:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. tech earnings missed expectations, deepening market concerns about the AI investment boom, and most Asian markets closed lower. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659281https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659281Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:02:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659282https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659282Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:01:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADue 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659283https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659283Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:00:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659220Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:57:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659138Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:50:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-18/index-en-p3.html#n3659139Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:49:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALin 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.