https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 73 items from 6 sources; Japan, 10 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694624Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:39:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFrom Nov. 2, 中國央行 will conduct overnight reverse repo operations every working day, converting its policy rate to the overnight reverse repo rate (1.25%) in order to routinely inject funds and stabilize market liquidity. Experts from 中信證券 and 國信證券 say the move aims to improve the precision of regulation and smooth fund fluctuations, and should not be simply viewed as a rate cut. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694625Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:34:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADuring the 2026 nine-in-one local elections, former President Tsai Ing-wen campaigned in support of 民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen. At the "Ocean Current Vehicle Sweep" event in Daan Forest Park, Tsai said Shen has a reassuring quality, and urged voters to be wary of AI disinformation and to support Shen and 民進黨 city council candidates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694623Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:34:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording to sources, OPEC+ is expected to keep its December output target unchanged at its production review meeting, in response to the export shock caused by the US-Iran war. Core member states have agreed to the decision in principle, and it is expected that OPEC+ will postpone adjusting its output policy until next year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694483Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:09:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA shooting occurred outside Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, after a college football game, leaving 1 dead and 8 injured. Police have detained one suspect. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694480Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:06:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWorries have resurfaced over China's economy, with both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMIs falling into contraction territory. To stabilize the stock market, 中國央行, 金融監督管理總局 and 證券監督管理委員會 plan to hold a meeting on Nov. 2 to study optimizing the relending policy for share buybacks and increases in holdings, and to promote the use of capital market support tools. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694419Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:56:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese weightlifter Kuo Hsing-chun, competing in the women's 61 kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships, lifted 104 kg in the snatch and 137 kg in the clean and jerk for a total of 241 kg, finishing 4th in the clean and jerk and the total and missing the podium. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694356Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:55:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIf the Democrats win the US midterm elections, they may create resistance to Trump's tariff policy and hold symbolic votes, but because they lack the two-thirds majority needed to override a veto, and the Trump administration tends to rely on executive measures, it would be difficult to fully overturn his trade agenda. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694353Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:39:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKuomintang Tainan mayoral candidate Hsieh Lung-chieh held a rally to launch his campaign headquarters, with KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun, TPP Chairperson Huang Kuo-chang and several blue and white camp politicians turning out in support, calling for flipping greater Tainan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694354Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:38:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn preparation for the possibility that Democrats win the midterm elections and retake Congress, 白宮 has drawn up plans to keep advancing Trump's agenda through executive power. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694355Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:37:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapanese singer Vaundy held a 2-day run of "HORO" concerts at the Taipei Arena, drawing 26,000 fans. He twice rushed off the stage to interact with the audience and arranged different setlists to create surprises, finally building to a climax with anime songs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694351Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:28:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 新北市選委會 plans to hold a debate-style publicly run televised policy presentation for mayoral candidates on Nov. 13. 國民黨's Lee Szu-chuan said he will prepare well and explain his vision to residents, while 民進黨's Su Chiao-hui said she envies Taipei and Kaohsiung, the 2 cities where TV stations hold debates, and believes New Taipei's 4 million residents deserve such an opportunity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694352Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:25:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAServices under Japanese major IT company GMO網際網路集團 were improperly accessed. The company's analysis suggests the attackers may be linked to a North Korean hacker group, as the connecting IP addresses were found to match those North Korea has used in the past, and the attackers deliberately mixed in overseas traces to disrupt the investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694349Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:22:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording to 南華早報, scholar Bonnie Glaser analyzes that if Democrats control both chambers of Congress after the midterms, they could push to enshrine the "Six Assurances to Taiwan" in law and exert greater influence on US-China issues such as AI, technology and tariffs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694350Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:20:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMinister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin attended a results presentation for the action plan rewarding youth in local revitalization, saying the government provides seed funding, and if there is later a need for commercialization or overseas expansion, 經濟部中小及新創企業署 can offer assistance. President Lai Ching-te announced an additional NT$100 billion over the next 8 years to help small and micro enterprises upgrade and transform. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694348Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:05:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndependent Penghu County magistrate candidate Yeh Chu-lin has launched "Policy Island," an online interactive platform that combines game-style challenges with county governance ideas, offering residents a way to explore policies, collect stamps and submit suggestions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694286Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:57:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFueled by AI investment, South Korea's October exports rose 93.7% year on year to US$115.28 billion, the biggest increase in 52 years. Semiconductor and computer exports grew sharply, and full-year exports are expected to exceed US$1 trillion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694287Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:56:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANational Development Council Minister Yeh Chun-hsien said the sharp drop in US tech stocks over AI monetization concerns mainly affects software, while Taiwan is hardware-focused with no concerns over orders or funding, so the impact is only a brief market adjustment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694224Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:54:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHsinchu City Baseball Stadium is holding a 50th anniversary exchange tournament and opening event, inviting 4 teams: 日本栃木金色勇士, 韓國尚武鳳凰, 國立體育大學 and 新竹城市棒球隊. Mayor Ann Kao presided over the first-pitch ceremony. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694225Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:49:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKo Wen-je and Han Kuo-yu gathered in Kaohsiung to back 國民黨 Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en. Ko Wen-je accused Lai Jui-lung of accepting a political donation of 3 million yuan from 雲豹能源 and argued he should be detained incommunicado just as Ko himself was, while Han Kuo-yu praised Ko Chih-en's vision and urged support for Lee Szu-chuan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694223Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:40:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADPP Kaohsiung City councilors Kang Yu-cheng, Cheng Meng-ju and Ho Chuan-feng jointly opened a campaign headquarters. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai and mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung attended to show support, aiming for a council majority. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694221Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:36:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATens of thousands of people gathered in an Indian opposition rally demanding that the Election Commission chief step down. The Cockroach Janta Party, although supportive of the protest, stayed neutral and did not take part. The chamber of commerce estimates the rally will cause daily trading losses of 100 billion to 120 billion rupees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694124Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:27:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Chinese Communist Party's 5th Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee adopted a decision on fully and strictly governing the Party, requiring stronger oversight of leading officials and their family members, focusing on investigating top leaders, young officials and family-style corruption, and checking abnormal family assets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694125Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:25:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本火腿隊 agreed to let ace pitcher Hiromi Itoh move to 美國職棒大聯盟 through the posting system, and manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo said he supports the decision. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694079Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:20:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn TPBL, 新北中信特攻 beat 高雄全家海神 128-100 at Kaohsiung Arena, with Abass scoring 29 points to lead the way, giving the team its first win of the season. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694077Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:14:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te attended the awards ceremony for the 2026 National Sports Event, the President's Cup 3x3 Basketball Tournament, thanking Sports Minister Lee Yang's team and the participants, and hoping the event keeps getting better. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694078Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:12:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe US midterm elections will be held in two days, and President Trump traveled to Iowa and Kansas to campaign and boost Republican prospects. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693826Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:58:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民眾黨創黨主席柯文哲今明兩天赴屏東輔選，陪同3位黨籍候選人掃街拜票。面對媒體詢問是否期待3席全壘打，柯稱這是最卑微的目標；候選人林育先則表示這是唯一目標。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694420Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:55:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu campaigned in support of Ko Chih-en, dropping a golden line that Kaohsiung can elect 2 mayors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694421Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:53:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Poland's Constitutional Court President Święcicki was suspended by judges who were not sworn in by the president, sparking a constitutional crisis. President Nawrocki stormed into the court late at night in protest, Prime Minister Tusk called it restoring the rule of law, and the opposition alleged a coup, leaving the two sides in fierce confrontation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694422Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:37:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tsai Ing-wen publicly praised Puma Shen's idea of "warmth against darkness," and used the metaphor of planting trees and blueberries to express optimism and confidence about future development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694423Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:33:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chiang Wan-an's mother Huang Mei-lun appeared at Puma Shen's "car sweep finish line" event and explained in person why she attended. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694424Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:22:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen responded to the Chiang Wan-an campaign office's questions about the "unlimited urban renewal" policy, saying the land and funding have already been planned, the core difficulty lies in staffing and amending the pricing mechanism, and the related proposals have been drafted and await council review. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694425Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:15:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒While campaigning in Kaohsiung for Kuomintang legislative candidate Ko Chih-en, Ko Wen-je had a heated exchange with Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung city councilor Lai Jui-lung. Ko accused Lai of accepting 3 million yuan from 雲豹能源, and retorted that if the accusation were true, Lai should follow his example and be detained incommunicado for a year first. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694426Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:08:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsinchu City Baseball Stadium held a 50th anniversary relaunch event on Nov. 1, and Mayor Ann Kao threw the first pitch to open the international exchange games. The event combined matches between international teams with performances by artists, symbolizing the passing on of Hsinchu's baseball culture and the renewal of its facilities, and looking ahead to hosting professional baseball games in the future. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694289Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Pakistan briefly banned Taiwanese airlines from flying through its airspace for political reasons, then restored permission through March next year. Media commentator Tang Hsiang-lung warned that the move could trigger a chain reaction, with Russia and other countries possibly following with restrictions, obstructing Taiwan's international air routes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694288Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒《紐約時報》 reported that Megaspeed executive Huang Le is suspected of transshipping Nvidia chips to China, drawing attention because of her close relationship with Jensen Huang. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang analyzed that US chip controls are hard to enforce, and that the report is meant to warn Jensen Huang to be cautious in his dealings with Chinese figures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694429Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:33:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui held multiple campaign headquarters opening events on the 1st, presenting platforms on industrial upgrading and infrastructure for Zhonghe, Wugu and Sanxia, including a biomedical park, an international convention center and an AI transportation system, aimed at boosting the local economy and attracting international orders. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694430Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:31:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The international symposium "Challenges and Opportunities in the AI Healthcare Ecosystem," co-organized by 國際外科學會中華民國總會, 高雄醫學大學 and other bodies, was held at Kaohsiung Medical University on Oct. 31. Experts from 7 countries gave 17 talks exploring AI applications and ethical issues in clinical care and surgery, stressing that AI should assist rather than replace doctors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694290Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒At the Taipei mayoral candidates' debate on Oct. 31, Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen clashed over urban renewal. Taiwan People's Party figures including Huang Kuo-chang commented that Shen's answers were vague and exposed a lack of knowledge of city affairs, and that Chiang's questioning was seen as a statement of fact. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694291Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tung Tzu-wei spoke about his friendship with James Soong, saying Soong watched him grow up. The headline indicates he has cross-party support from James Soong and Hsieh Li-kung. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694292Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:05:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒基隆市議員童子瑋指出當地六成住宅為三十年以上老屋，並透露都市更新規劃將參考日本橫濱模式進行推動。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694293Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:03:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒高雄市政府客家事務委員會於10月31日在新客家文化園區舉辦「2026客家大地餐桌」，邀請美濃主廚吳昇蓉以在地食材創作創意料理，百席迅速額滿，結合客語音樂展現客家飲食文化新貌。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694294Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:01:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Yunlin County magistrate candidate Chang Chia-chun established a religious groups support association, backed by over 1,000 people from religious circles. Chang pledged to continue the policy of protecting temple property rights and to promote the construction of elder-friendly temple plazas, combining culture with economic development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693827Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:55:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City councilor Lin Chih-hung held a campaign headquarters opening ceremony on Oct. 31, drawing support from more than 2,000 people. During the event, a grandmother took the stage to thank Lin for helping her grandson, who had eye cancer, travel to Japan for medical treatment six years ago, showing deep ties and backing his re-election. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693829Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en held a support association opening ceremony in Sanmin District on the 1st, drawing nearly 3,000 people. The Taiwan People's Party's Ko Wen-je and the Kuomintang's Han Kuo-yu appeared on the same stage for the first time to back her, showing the strength of the blue-white alliance and adding momentum to the campaign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693828Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 桃園市政府 and private associations unveiled the "Dalongmen Ancient Trail" brand, linking a 65-kilometer loop trail network. Hsiao Ching-yang designed the identity, and the first Sankeng route mini-trip was launched, revitalizing century-old industrial trails. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693830Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:48:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chiang Wan-an made an impromptu visit to cheer on Hsu Fu's campaign headquarters, and Lu Shiow-yen will also visit Taiwan People's Party Taipei city councilors tomorrow, showing the dynamics of blue-white cooperation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693832Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:37:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui rushed through three campaign headquarters opening ceremonies in a row with 27 days left in the campaign, proposing Sanchong 2.0, Banqiao urban renewal and Yingge craft city policies, showing a united momentum and seeking support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693831Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:37:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chairs for Lai Jui-lung's campaign event were placed in large numbers in front of the joint campaign headquarters of Ko Chih-en and Li Ya-ching, obstructing access routes. Li Ya-ching criticized the DPP's arrogance and demanded a review of the chair arrangement. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693833Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:32:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 高雄市模特兒協會 announced the launch of the "2027 1st International Ocean Muse Goddess Pageant" and invited LaLa Su Hsin-ning to serve as ambassador. The competition has two groups, emerging entrepreneurs and business succession leaders, aiming to combine southern Taiwan's tourism resources and raise international visibility. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694626Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:39:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES買取マクサス仙台泉店 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture will launch a pre-check service for removal conditions for drum-type and large top-loading washing machines starting October 5, 2026, and will run a minimum 10,000 yen purchase guarantee campaign for family-use washing machines manufactured within the past 3 years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694527Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:16:34 +0900JapanPR TIMES5 craft gin brands from Cambodia will make their Japan debut on November 11, 2026 through 株式会社全世界で売れ. Advance sales will begin on October 27. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694481Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:08:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コネクトマーケティングは、学生フットサルチーム10チームを対象に、自社スポーツブランド「PIF」のユニフォーム上下セット（1チーム15,000円相当）を提供するパートナーを募集している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694482https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694482Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:01:57 +0900JapanPR TIMESコネクトマーケティング has begun multifaceted support, including chest sponsorship through LiGA DiVeRTiDA, for "FC TRIDENT TOKYO" of the Kanto Division 4 Society Football league. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694417Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:47:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES横浜ビール will hold a 27th anniversary event at its flagship restaurant UMAYA on November 3, 2026. Planned activities include all-day all-you-can-drink, sales of a 27th anniversary beer and collaboration products with Whale Brewing, and a special booth appearance by a former head brewer. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694418Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:46:34 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社大井ぐるーぷ, a comprehensive disaster prevention company based in the Tokai region, recommends reviewing disaster preparedness at home as well as in facilities, and has produced 2 types of disaster prevention checklists, one for facilities and one for homes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694222Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:40:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社FLEXII Japan will appoint Keizo Okawa, Director and CFO of AnyMind Group, as its first outside director effective October 1, 2026, strengthening the management and governance structure that supports its multi-location expansion in Asia. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694076Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:06:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES買取マクサス仙台泉店, based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, will launch a LINE photo appraisal and removal feasibility pre-check service for large family-use refrigerators starting November 1, 2026. It will also run a minimum 20,000 yen purchase guarantee campaign for refrigerators from specific manufacturers made within the past 3 years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693824Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:50:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESHoYoverse announced that the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of its slow-life game "Petit Planet" will be released in 2027. The PC, iOS and Android versions are scheduled for simultaneous worldwide release on December 4, 2026, and pre-registrations have surpassed 10 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693825https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693825Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:49:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESFrom November 4, 2026, for 7 days, the "K-BEAUTY POP UP" will be held at 大丸梅田店, featuring Korean beauty brands including GRAMIX, PH HUBBY and zeroset, with campaigns and special events. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693894Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:24:54 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Hornet activity is frequent in autumn. In Miaoli's mountain areas, 3 hornet sting incidents in 12 days left 9 people injured. Fire department statistics show 2516 hornet-catching cases in the first 9 months of this year, up 27% year over year. A scholar noted that the warm winter has allowed nests to keep developing through December, and reminded the public to be vigilant when heading into the mountains. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693893Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:23:50 +0900Taiwan公視新聞民主剛果爆發第17次伊波拉疫情，確診逾1萬400人、死亡超過5300人，非洲聯盟疾管局警告死亡率達5成，因病毒株新穎、缺乏疫苗藥物及當地武裝衝突，防疫工作面臨巨大挑戰。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693892Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:22:43 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The 2026 APEC summit is set to be held in Shenzhen. It is rumored that China invited Taiwan with an informal letter, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that it will protest immediately if Taiwan is demeaned. Looking back, China's attitude toward Taiwan at APEC has varied between absence and delivering invitations. Meanwhile, the Ministry of National Defense and the Coast Guard Administration said Chinese military aircraft and vessels continue to harass Taiwan, and that several China Coast Guard ships were driven away. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693891Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:21:22 +0900Taiwan公視新聞運安會 said 17 power bank fire and smoke incidents occurred from 2024 to June this year, and recommended including such incidents in mandatory reporting so that risk data can be gathered; 交通部 responded that it will study the matter further. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693890Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:19:24 +0900Taiwan公視新聞國光客運 was fined NT$450,000 for missed runs caused by a driver shortage. 交通部 plans to seek to allow foreign students and overseas Chinese students to work as drivers to ease the shortage, but the industry questions whether this can solve the urgent problem and suggests relaxing the retirement age for veteran drivers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693889Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:18:22 +0900Taiwan公視新聞台糖's crude oil procurement tender failed because no suppliers bid, and it plans to rebid on Nov. 4. The move aims to fill the market gap left after 中聯油脂 halted operations, but a scholar cautioned that geopolitics and cost pressure could affect subsequent tenders and operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693887Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:13:12 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang, at a labor group event, respectively proposed raising sanitation workers' night duty pay and strengthening labor inspection policy, and continued to clash over urban renewal. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693888Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:09:48 +0900Taiwan公視新聞President Lai Ching-te and Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai campaigned for 民進黨 candidate Lai Jui-lung, while 國民黨 candidate Ko Chih-en attended her support group's founding event accompanied by Han Kuo-yu and Ko Wen-je. The two Kos attacked Lai Jui-lung for accepting political donations from Yunbao and called for judicial fairness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694357Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:04:49 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The US released a report saying Iranian attacks damaged 26 US military bases in the Middle East, causing hundreds of damaged buildings and billions of dollars in losses. The US military has therefore withdrawn some Persian Gulf assets, its defense capabilities are being questioned, and they could be damaged again if US-Iran relations worsen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694358Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:50:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網US stocks face three major tests this week: the midterm elections, earnings and jobs data. Concerns about returns on AI investment are rising, with earnings from tech stocks such as 蘋果 and 超微 key, post-election regulatory prospects drawing attention, and defensive sectors taking turns to prop up the market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694359Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Meta partners with 傅里葉 to develop humanoid robot Max, equipped with 輝達 chips; prototype completed and second-generation development launched, targeting a physical embodiment of a consumer-grade AI agent. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694226Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網輝達 showcased a prototype of its OOI optical interconnect technology at SEMICON West 2026, improving performance by integrating the optical engine into the silicon interposer. Because of the high difficulty of thermal management and packaging, the technology is expected to enter mass production after 2030, while existing CPO technology has already entered large-scale mass production. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693764Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網高盛 analysts Josh Schiffrin and Dominic Wilson said on a program that AI capital spending growth may be peaking and tech giants' ability to monetize is being tested; the Federal Reserve's rate hikes may be smaller than expected, and the key for markets at year-end is the situation in the Middle East and oil prices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693911Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:08:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署發布寶山第二水庫自由溢流訊息，放流至石井溪，影響新竹縣寶山鄉、峨眉鄉及新竹市東區、北區、香山區，請民眾加強注意並遠離河床。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693913Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:00:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Jiafang Village in Xinying District and Qiaonan Village in Yanshui District, Tainan City. The cause is a fire hydrant on Nanmen Road in Yanshui District that was knocked off. Service is expected to be restored at 21:00 on Nov. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693912Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:18:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into the Beigang River, affecting multiple townships in Yunlin County and Chiayi County; residents along the river are asked to stay alert and keep away from riverbeds。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693914Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:10:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Dakan Village and Pitou Village in Bali District, New Taipei City. Due to emergency repairs of a broken pipe, the affected period is from 18:08 to 22:00 on Nov. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3693915Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:26:55 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued a strong wind advisory for land areas (yellow alert), saying northeasterly winds will strengthen, with average wind speeds of level 6 or above or gusts of level 8 or above in some areas of multiple counties and cities from the morning to the evening of the 2nd. It reminds the public to be mindful of outdoor safety and to slow down when driving. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694066Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部消防署A fire broke out on the 31st at an unmarked stamping factory on Zhongzheng Road, Shulin District, New Taipei City. The fire department dispatched 44 vehicles, 102 personnel and a firefighting robot to extinguish the blaze. There were no casualties, and the burned area was about 150 square meters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694065Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部消防署A fire broke out on the 31st at 興達發電廠 in Yong'an District, Kaohsiung City. The fire department was dispatched and extinguished the blaze, with no casualties. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694064Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部消防署A shop fire broke out at 18:52 on the 31st on Zhongzheng Road, Miaoli City, burning down 5 shops in total. The fire was extinguished at 20:50, with no casualties. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694063Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部消防署A fire broke out at 20:42 at 桃園北區水資源回收中心, No. 177, Section 1, Fuhua Road, Luzhu District, Taoyuan City. When firefighters arrived at 20:58, it had already been extinguished by employees with fire extinguishers, with no casualties. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-21/index-en.html#n3694062Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan內政部消防署A fire broke out at a townhouse residence on Weixin Road, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung City. The fire department dispatched 16 vehicles and 41 personnel to extinguish it, with no casualties.