# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-01 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 112 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 14 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261031020037_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3683930

If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is expected to the south of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 31st. It is currently at eruption alert level 3 (entry restrictions).

Facts:
- Level 3
- The 31st

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261031020033_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3683929

Mt. Aso is at eruption alert level 2. Ashfall is expected to the southeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 31st.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 31st, 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-31T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261031020030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3683928

The eruption alert level for Mt. Meakandake is 2, and ashfall is expected to the east of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 31st.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 31st
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-31T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261030230042_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3683939

Satsuma Iwojima is at eruption alert level 2. Ashfall is expected to the southeast from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 31st, and to the south from 21:00 to 24:00.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 31st
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-31T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261030230038_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3683938

Eruption alert level 3 has been issued for Sakurajima, and ashfall is expected to the southeast and south during specific time periods on the 31st.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- The 31st
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-31T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261030230034_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3683937

Mount Aso is at eruption alert level 2. Ash fall is expected to the southeast of the crater from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 31st.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 31st
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-31T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261030230030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3683936

Mt. Meakandake is at eruption alert level 2. Ashfall is expected to the east from 9-12:00 and 21-24:00 on the 31st.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 31st, 09:00
- 12:00
- The 31st, 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-31T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261030230049_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3683935

Ashfall forecast for Kirishima (Shinmoedake). At eruption alert level 2, ashfall is expected to the southeast from 9-12:00 and to the south from 21-24:00 on the 31st.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 31st, 09:00
- 12:00
- The 31st, 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-31T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261030230045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3683934

The eruption alert level for Suwanosejima is 2, and ashfall is expected to the south of the crater during specific time periods on the 31st.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 31st
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-10-31T06:18:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261030211819_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n3683940

Information on the epicenter and seismic intensity for an earthquake that occurred at around 06:15 on the 31st.

Facts:
- The 31st
- 06:15

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-10-31T05:50:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261030205031_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n3683941

An earthquake occurred at around 05:47 on the 31st.

Facts:
- The 31st

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-10-31T05:29:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261030202946_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n3683942

Epicenter and seismic intensity information for an earthquake that occurred at around 05:26 on the 31st.

Facts:
- The 31st
- 05:26

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

- Published: 2026-11-01T05:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261101041840_0000&info=20043513
- anchor: #n3684040
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署發布湖山水庫自由溢流至北港溪之更新訊息，影響雲林縣及嘉義縣多個鄉鎮市，請民眾注意並遠離河床。

Facts:
- Effective: 2026-11-01T04:18:40
- Expires: 2026-11-01T07:19:00

## Poor Air Quality (Changhua County)

- Published: 2026-11-01T05:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=MOENV_airQuality_202611010410_003&info=20043512
- anchor: #n3683509
- Companies mentioned: 環境部

環境部針對彰化縣二林地區發布空氣品質紅色警示，AQI大於150，建議民眾減少戶外活動。

Facts:
- AQI above 150
- Effective: 2026-11-01T04:10:00
- Expires: 2026-11-01T05:10:00

## Major Fire Incident Report (New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-11-01T05:04:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA_Fire_022026110119148599&info=20043511
- anchor: #n3683510
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署發布新北市汐止區重大火災事件通報，該事件已結案。

Facts:
- Effective: 2026-11-01T04:04:52
- Expires: 2026-11-01T05:05:00

## Major Fire Incident Report (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-11-01T04:23:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA_Fire_20261101020614004&info=20043510
- anchor: #n3683511
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署發布高雄市鳳山區維新路重大火災事件通報，提醒民眾避免圍觀並預先規劃行程避開警示區域。

Facts:
- Effective: 2026-11-01T03:23:34
- Expires: 2026-11-02T03:24:00

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

- Published: 2026-11-01T04:08:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261101030840_0000&info=20043509
- anchor: #n3683512
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署發布寶山第二水庫自由溢流放流至石井溪之更新訊息，影響新竹縣寶山鄉、峨眉鄉及新竹市東區、北區、香山區，請沿岸民眾注意並遠離河床。

Facts:
- Effective: 2026-11-01T03:08:40
- Expires: 2026-11-01T06:09:00

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

- Published: 2026-11-01T03:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261101021840_0000&info=20043508
- anchor: #n3683513
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署發布湖山水庫自由溢流至北港溪之更新訊息，影響雲林縣及嘉義縣多處鄉鎮，請民眾注意並遠離河床。

Facts:
- Effective: 2026-11-01T02:18:40
- Expires: 2026-11-01T05:19:00

## 威旭(7933): Announcement of Change of Acting Spokesperson

- Published: 2026-10-31T22:18:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=7933&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=4&spoke_time=211827&spoke_date=20261031
- anchor: #n3683883
- Companies mentioned: 威旭

威旭(7933) announced that its acting spokesperson is being changed from 胡婉禛 to 葉佩盈, effective 115/10/31.

Facts:
- 115/10/31

## 威旭(7933): Announcement of Change of Corporate Governance Officer

- Published: 2026-10-31T22:17:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=7933&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=211736&spoke_date=20261031
- anchor: #n3683882
- Companies mentioned: 威旭

威旭(7933) announced that Corporate Governance Officer 胡婉禛 has stepped down due to a job reassignment. A successor will be appointed once a suitable candidate is found. Effective 115/10/31.

Facts:
- 115/10/31

## 威旭(7933): Announcement of Resignation of Chief Information Security Officer

- Published: 2026-10-31T22:16:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=7933&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=211637&spoke_date=20261031
- anchor: #n3683881
- Companies mentioned: 威旭

威旭(7933) announced that Chief Information Security Officer 劉心陽 has resigned for personal career planning reasons, with 袁佳鈴 serving as acting officer.

Facts:
- 115/10/31

## 威旭(7933): Announcement of Resignation of Chief Financial Officer

- Published: 2026-10-31T22:14:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=7933&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=211413&spoke_date=20261031
- anchor: #n3683880
- Companies mentioned: 威旭

威旭(7933) announced that Chief Financial Officer 劉心陽 has resigned for personal career planning reasons, effective 115/10/31.

Facts:
- 115/10/31

## 金居(8358): On Behalf of Subsidiary COTECH DEVELOPMENT (PENANG) SDN. BHD., Announcement of Acquisition of Land Use Right Assets

- Published: 2026-10-31T19:16:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=8358&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=181650&spoke_date=20261031
- anchor: #n3683872
- Companies mentioned: 金居、COTECH DEVELOPMENT (PENANG) SDN. BHD.、KULIM TECHNOLOGY PARK CORPORATION SDN. BHD.、Knight Frank Malaysia Sdn Bhd、SOLID REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS SDN BHD.

金居(8358) announced that its subsidiary COTECH DEVELOPMENT (PENANG) SDN. BHD. has acquired land use right assets at Kulim Hi-Tech Park Phase 4A in Malaysia. The total transaction amount is RM77,698,180, with a lease term of 60 years.

Facts:
- Land area of approximately 25.481 acres
- Approximately 103,120 square meters
- 1,109,974 square feet
- RM70 per square foot
- Total transaction amount of RM77,698,180
- Lease term of 60 years
- Appraised value: RM79,000,000
- Appraised value: RM83,248,000

## US Embassy Warns of Possible Attack in Moscow; Russia Takes Action in Response

- Published: 2026-11-01T04:56:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611010005.aspx
- anchor: #n3683363
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、Baza、路透社

The US Embassy in Russia has warned of a possible attack at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow. Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has received the warning and taken countermeasures, and the park is currently closed.

Facts:
- Today, Oct. 31
- Causing more than 140 deaths

## Hundreds of Thousands in France Protest Cost of Living, Take to Streets in Halloween Costumes

- Published: 2026-11-01T04:06:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611010004.aspx
- anchor: #n3683362
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、路透社、巴黎警察局

Hundreds of thousands of people in France took to the streets on Halloween to protest soaring living costs and police violence. Clashes broke out in Paris, Lyon and other places, and police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds.

Facts:
- About 320,000 people took part in rallies across France
- Of which 70,000 were in Paris
- Nearly 500,000 people took to the streets nationwide
- Paris alone had 200,000 people

## Partial Humanitarian Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine; Residents of Russian-Occupied Town: Surviving by Eating Grass

- Published: 2026-11-01T03:24:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611010003.aspx
- anchor: #n3683146
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社、法新社

A rare humanitarian ceasefire has been reached after more than 4 years of the Russia-Ukraine war, and residents of the southern town of Oleshky, occupied by Russian forces, have been evacuating to Ukrainian-controlled areas. Some residents revealed that they had been forced to survive by eating grass and even boiling dog meat, and the devastation in the town is shocking. This 6-day partial ceasefire was brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump with the participation of the Pope. Officials from both sides cooperated to distribute supplies and clear landmines, and the ceasefire will end on Nov. 1.

Facts:
- More than 4 years into the Russia-Ukraine war
- This 6-day partial ceasefire
- Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022
- Valera, 29, who gave only his first name
- He has lost 20 kilograms over the past year
- Since the ceasefire took effect on Oct. 27
- The ceasefire will end on Nov. 1
- Occupied by Russian forces in 2022
- Oleshky still has about 2000 residents
- Far below the 24,000 residents before Russia's 2022 invasion
- The oldest is 94 years old
- The youngest is a baby just over one year old