# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-02 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 128 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 7 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: 2026-11-01T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261101020037_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3697228

Sakurajima is at eruption alert level 3, and ashfall is forecast to the northeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.

Facts:
- Level 3
- The 1st

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261101020033_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3697227

Mount Aso is at eruption alert level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the northeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-11-01T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261101020030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3697226

Meakandake is at eruption alert level 2, and ashfall is forecast to the east of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-11-01T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261031230042_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3697237

The eruption alert level on Satsuma-Iojima remains at Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the north from 09:00 to 12:00 and to the northeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 1st
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 1st
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-11-01T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261031230038_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3697236

Sakurajima is at eruption alert level 3, and ashfall is forecast to the northeast from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.

Facts:
- Level 3
- The 1st
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-11-01T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261031230034_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3697235

Mount Aso is at eruption alert level 2, and ashfall is forecast to the northeast of the crater from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-11-01T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261031230031_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3697234

Meakandake is at eruption alert level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the east of the crater from 09-12 and 21-24 on the 1st.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 1st
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-11-01T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261031230048_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3697233

The eruption alert level for Kirishimayama (Shinmoedake) is 2. Ashfall is forecast to the northeast from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 to 12:00 on the 1st
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-11-01T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261031230045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3697232

Suwanosejima is at eruption alert level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the north from 09:00 to 12:00 and to the northeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-11-01T07:22:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261031222223_0_VXSE53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3697238

Information on the epicenter and seismic intensity indicating that an earthquake occurred at around 07:15 on the 1st.

Facts:
- The 1st
- 07:15

## Information on the epicenter

- Published: 2026-11-01T07:19:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261031221939_0_VXSE52_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3697239

An earthquake occurred at around 07:15 today, the 1st.

## Seismic intensity flash report

- Published: 2026-11-01T07:18:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261031221832_0_VXSE51_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3697240

Flash report notifying the areas where strong shaking from an earthquake at around 07:15 on the 1st was observed at seismic intensity 3 or higher.

Facts:
- The 1st
- 07:15
- Seismic intensity 3

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-11-01T07:13:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261031221318_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n3697241

Information on the epicenter and seismic intensity of an earthquake that occurred at around 07:10 on the 1st.

Facts:
- The 1st
- 07:10

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-11-01T06:23:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261031212318_0_VXSE53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3697242

Information on the epicenter and seismic intensity indicating that an earthquake occurred at around 06:20 on the 1st.

Facts:
- The 1st
- 06:20

## 令和８年秋の褒章について

- Published: 2026-11-02T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kanbo03_hh_000427.html
- anchor: #n3697580
- Companies mentioned: (株)国土開発センター、池原工業(株)、神中工業(株)、日本データーサービス(株)、(株)泉組、泉建設(株)、(株)宇都電設、南部電気工事(株)、(有)陵南開発、(有)協栄調査測量設計事務所、(株)アースデザインコンサルタンツ、後町建設工業(株)、(株)アイテツ、東栄電設(株)、髙井工業(株)、髙山(株)、(株)田野上組、(株)光和設備、(株)グローバルセンター、フタバ興業(株)、(株)中橋工務店、(株)ノーグチ、隆一産業(株)、(株)深松組、(株)スリーエヌ技術コンサルタント、ベニヤ塗装(株)、(株)古津タイル、三建設備工業(株)

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that the Cabinet has approved the recipients of the Autumn 令和8年 Medals of Honor: 2 for the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, 86 for the Medal with Yellow Ribbon, and 2 individuals and 7 groups for the Medal with Green Ribbon. A presentation ceremony will be held on Nov. 18.

Facts:
- Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon: 2 recipients
- 黄綬８ ６ 名
- Medal with Green Ribbon: 2 recipients
- 7 groups
- Total recipients: 90

## Summary of Minister Ibayashi's press conference

- Published: 2026-10-30T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/interview/daijin261030.html
- anchor: #n3697581
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、ボーイング、米国連邦航空局、FAA、ANA、エア・ドゥ、ソラシドエア、鉄道・運輸機構、グリーンエクスポ協会

Minister Ibayashi spoke about ticket sales for the Yokohama Green Expo and measures to raise awareness. On extending the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka, he stated that the environmental impact assessment will proceed based on the Katsuragawa route proposed by the ruling parties. Regarding the responses from ボーイング and the FAA on the Japan Airlines Flight 123 accident aircraft, they were effectively a zero answer, but he said no further confirmation will be made. On the announcement that ANA will make the joint holding company of エア・ドゥ and ソラシドエア a subsidiary, he declined to comment as a management decision of private companies, while expressing expectations from the standpoint of maintaining the aviation network.

Facts:
- The number of advance tickets sold was about 2.9 million as of Oct. 18
- An increase of about 300,000 from the previous month
- Against the target of 10 million visitors
- Equivalent to about 30% of the target of 10 million visitors
- Awareness in Tokyo rose from 34% in August
- to 45% in September
- an increase of more than 10 points

## Summary of Minister Ibayashi's press conference

- Published: 2026-10-27T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/interview/daijin261027.html
- anchor: #n3697582
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、大成建設、鹿島建設、JR東海、内閣府

Minister Ibayashi explained the results of the survey of chimneys following the Kumamoto earthquake (about 40% damaged) and countermeasures, the impact on JR東海 of the business suspension penalties imposed on 大成建設 and 鹿島建設 over bid-rigging in the maglev Shinkansen project, the appropriateness of holding a political fundraising party before taking office, and the reason no record was made of inquiries from former Minister Yanagi.

Facts:
- Oct. 27, 2026
- There are 444 nationwide
- about 40%, or 180
- 90%, or 398
- a 120-day business suspension

## Summary of Minister Ibayashi's press conference

- Published: 2026-10-23T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/interview/daijin261023.html
- anchor: #n3697583
- Companies mentioned: 成田国際空港会社、国土交通省、会計検査院、住宅金融支援機構

Minister Ibayashi called for early completion of the delayed new runway at Narita Airport, instructed the correction of 64 cases of improper use of Flat 35 and the implementation of measures to prevent recurrence, and responded that the issue of the record of the meeting with Representative Yanagi is being handled appropriately in accordance with laws and regulations.

Facts:
- end of 2034
- 64 cases

## Summary of Minister Ibayashi's press conference

- Published: 2026-10-20T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/interview/daijin261020.html
- anchor: #n3697584

Minister Ibayashi explained the false Earthquake Early Warning issued for the Oct. 16 earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula, and revealed that the cause was an overestimate of its magnitude. He also said that, following the Board of Audit's survey of unused park land, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is asking local governments to review the necessity of land left unused for 20 years or more every 5 years and to report on it.

Facts:
- magnitude 9.9
- 12:35 on Oct. 16
- 12:40 on Oct. 16
- ６５.１％
- 20 years or more
- August
- 10 prefectures
- 42 project operators
- about 65%
- every 5 years

## Summary of Minister Ibayashi's press conference

- Published: 2026-10-16T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/interview/daijin261016.html
- anchor: #n3697585
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、東京都交通局、公正取引委員会

Minister Ibayashi reported the Cabinet approval of the bill to amend the Specified Tanker Act and the enforcement of the revised Regional Public Transportation Act. On the bid-rigging problem in Tokyo Metropolitan Government subway construction, he said he is closely watching the moves of the 公正取引委員会, and on the alleged contact with Representative Yanagi, he explained that there was no effect on budget allocation.

Facts:
- 6 construction contractors
- of which 5 companies

## Summary of Minister Ibayashi's press conference

- Published: 2026-10-13T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/interview/daijin261013.html
- anchor: #n3697586

Minister Ibayashi reported on his inspection of the Ishigaki Coast Guard Office and stressed the need to secure personnel and develop housing. On the appropriate cost system for trucking, he said that changing the enforcement date set by law is difficult, but that phased introduction will be considered. On the Representative Yanagi issue, he replied that no record was made, based on the guidelines on whether records need to be created.

Facts:
- Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
- 8:36 ～ 8:43
- June, Reiwa 10

## Summary of Minister Ibayashi's press conference

- Published: 2026-10-09T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/interview/daijin261009.html
- anchor: #n3697587

In response to questions about the reduction of the Social Capital Development Grants for Nasukarasuyama City and Nakagawa Town, Minister Ibayashi explained that allocations are made taking into account requests, progress and other factors. He asserted that there was no influence from approaches by Representative Yanagi, and said that whether to create a record depends on the guidelines. He also instructed that, rather than giving detailed individual explanations to reporters, a session be arranged later for officials to explain the grant system as a whole.

Facts:
- Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
- with about 10% receiving allocations of less than 50% of the previous fiscal year, among other things
- also in the initial budget for Reiwa 8
- an inquiry from Representative Yanagi to the Diet affairs staff around mid-February
- because it had already been made clear as of Oct. 2
- Furthermore, on Oct. 7

## Summary of Minister Ibayashi's press conference

- Published: 2026-10-06T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/interview/daijin261006.html
- anchor: #n3697588
- Companies mentioned: 京成電鉄、成田空港会社、JR東日本、日本バス協会

Minister Ibayashi reported on three items: his inspection of Narita Airport, his inspection of areas hit by the Chiba heavy rain, and the publication of guidelines for preventing underpass flooding accidents. On suspicions regarding budget allocation involving Agriculture Minister Yanagi, he said the facts are under examination, and he explained the securing of alternative transport and recovery support for the Uchibo Line.

Facts:
- 平均して１日あたり約５万３０００人が利用する区間
- about 100 buses secured from inside and outside Chiba Prefecture

## Strengthening on-site purchase of USMハラー in Chiba Prefecture | 買取マクサス市川本八幡店 launches support for advance confirmation of disassembly and removal of large furniture

- Published: 2026-11-02T05:05:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000193077.html
- anchor: #n3697107
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社わたるコーポレーション、買取マクサス市川本八幡店、USMハラー、USM Haller

Starting Nov. 1, 2026, 買取マクサス市川本八幡店, operated by 株式会社わたるコーポレーション, will strengthen on-site purchase of the Swiss modular furniture brand "USMハラー" and begin support for advance confirmation of disassembly and removal of large furniture.

Facts:
- From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
- was born in 1965
- 10:00～20:00

## Nexforge Director and CTO Kosaku Kumamoto earns official "Lovable" certification in 2 areas

- Published: 2026-11-02T05:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000184799.html
- anchor: #n3697109
- Companies mentioned: ネクスフォージ株式会社、Karhu Lab、Lovable

Kosaku Kumamoto, Director and CTO of Nexforge, has obtained official certification for the AI development platform "Lovable" in 2 areas: App Builder and Website Builder.

Facts:
- Oct. 2, 2026
- 2 areas
- in only about 8 months
- exceeding $1 billion
- July 2025
- reached $100 million
- August 2026
- $400 million funding round
- reached $13.3 billion
- exceeding 60 million cumulatively
- reaching more than 900 million per month
- Aug. 12, 2026
- as of Oct. 2, 2026
- For about 20 years

## Connecting Japanese AI creators with global AI companies. M2IE, which supports the Japan expansion of overseas AI firms, launches the AI community "AI Play," energizing Japan's AI industry

- Published: 2026-11-02T05:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000144699.html
- anchor: #n3697108
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マシュマロエンタメ、M2IE、Hi3D、Artificial Analysis、OpenRouter、Swallow LLM Leaderboard、東京科学大学、産総研、Hugging Face、Wikimedia、Claude、DeepSeek、GPT、PicGen3D、ChatGPT、Gemini、Genspark、Cursor、connpass、Luma、Peatix、Tonakai、Amazon

株式会社マシュマロエンタメ (M2IE), drawing on the expertise gained from supporting the Japan expansion of overseas AI companies, launched "AI Play," a community connecting Japanese AI creators with AI companies in Japan and abroad, on Nov. 2, 2026. The platform offers event information, rankings, industry trends, creator profiles and community groups by field, and supports creators' growth and matching with AI companies through its membership program "Token Guy."

Facts:
- Supported marketing in Japan for more than 200 companies
- Carried out more than 7,000 creator campaigns
- Launched on Nov. 2, 2026
- Will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
- Influence (35%)
- Expertise (35%)
- Community contribution (30%)
- Free, 30 participants

## "Let's hand-drip for someone you love." Noriyuki Kinashi and Narumi Yasuda star together as a married couple for the first time, depicting everyday happiness woven by coffee. UCC's new TV commercial for "A Happy Cup of LIFE" starts Nov. 2!

- Published: 2026-11-02T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000316.000074056.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4496576-en.html
- anchor: #n3696768
- Companies mentioned: UCC上島珈琲株式会社、UCC、UCCグループ、インテージSRI、SRI+、小学館

UCC Ueshima Coffee will begin airing a new TV commercial, 'A Happy Cup of LIFE', featuring Noritake Kinashi and Narumi Yasuda, from Nov. 2.

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen
- (30 seconds and 15 seconds)
- In December,
- Nov. 22 (Sun.)
- Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
- Ongoing until 2027
- No. 1 in sales for 26 consecutive years
- Regular ground coffee in bags, January 2000 to December 2025

## Toward a new idol experience of "living with your oshi": Good Choice Entertainment officially opens fan platform "GCE RESIDENCE"

- Published: 2026-11-02T02:46:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000018481.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4496572-en.html
- anchor: #n3696448
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グッドチョイスエンタテインメント、東京CuteCute、Red Radiance

株式会社グッドチョイスエンタテインメントは、所属アイドルとファンをつなぐファンプラットフォーム「GCE RESIDENCE」を2026年11月2日に正式オープンした。このプラットフォームは、「推しと暮らす。」をコンセプトに、MY OSHI登録による日数累積（ROOMMATE DAYS）、時間に応じたメンバー姿の変化、および1日1回のガチャ機能を提供し、デジタル上の応援をリアルイベントや生誕祭などの体験につなげることを目指している。

Facts:
- Officially opened on Nov. 2, 2026
- Attracts more than 700,000 visitors per year
- 1日1回だけ回せる「RESIDENCE GACHA」

## Bulgaria presidential runoff exit poll: Acting President Iotova wins

- Published: 2026-11-02T05:23:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611020004.aspx
- anchor: #n3697641
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社

Bulgaria's acting president Iotova won the presidential runoff, according to exit polls, with about 51% of the vote, and is poised to become the country's first elected female head of state.

Facts:
- About 51% of the vote
- Ahead of 50-year-old former caretaker prime minister Andrey Gyurov's 43% to 45%
- Turnout of about 27% to 29%
- A record low of 23%

## 彭博：美期中選舉添AI監管不確定因素 牽動亞洲股巿和供應鏈

- Published: 2026-11-02T04:47:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611023002.aspx
- anchor: #n3696769
- Companies mentioned: 彭博、Bloomberg News、銳聯財智、Rayliant Global Advisors、華僑銀行、Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.、安本投資、Aberdeen Investments、台積電、三星電子、Samsung Electronics、SK海力士、SK Hynix、鴻海精密、廣達電腦、愛德萬測試、Advantest Corp.、台達電、西太平洋銀行、Westpac Banking Corp.、澳洲聯邦銀行、Commonwealth Bank of Australia、法巴證券（中國）有限公司、BNP Paribas Securities (China)、中央社

The results of the US midterm elections will affect AI regulatory policy, in turn affecting Asian stocks and supply chains. If the Democratic Party controls Congress, it may step up scrutiny of the AI industry and data centers, hitting chipmakers in Taiwan and South Korea; if the Republican Party retains control, policy would be more continuous. In addition, the election results may also affect the currency market, bond market and the performance of Chinese clean energy stocks.

## Hsu Yin-hui/Lin Chih-yun lose to Indonesian pair, finish runners-up for 2nd straight year in women's doubles at German Hylo Open badminton

- Published: 2026-11-02T02:50:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202611020003.aspx
- anchor: #n3696387
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、世界羽球總會、BWF

Taiwan's women's doubles pair Hsu Yin-hui/Lin Chih-yun lost to an Indonesian pair in the final of the German Hylo Open badminton tournament, finishing runners-up for 2 consecutive years.

Facts:
- After a hard-fought 45 minutes
- Lost 18-21, 19-21
- Runners-up for 2 consecutive years
- 已有7場比賽打進4強

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

- Published: 2026-11-02T05:18:40+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_20261102041840_0000&info=20043562
- anchor: #n3697335
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

The 水利署 issued an updated notice on the free overflow of Huoshan Reservoir into the Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are advised to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-02T04:18:40
- Expiry time: 2026-11-02T07:19:00

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

- Published: 2026-11-02T04:08:40+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_20261102030840_0000&info=20043561
- anchor: #n3696914
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署 issued a notice on free overflow from Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County, and East District, North District and Xiangshan District in Hsinchu City. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-02T03:08:40
- Expiry time: 2026-11-02T06:09:00

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

- Published: 2026-11-02T03:18:40+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_20261102021840_0000&info=20043560
- anchor: #n3696915
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir discharging into Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-11-02T02:18:40
- Expiry time: 2026-11-02T05:19:00

## Unmanned self-service KTVs spread across China's county towns

- Published: 2026-11-02T05:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6643399
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4496583-en.html
- anchor: #n3696770
- Companies mentioned: 四個朋友、四方朋友、雀發潮、巨嗨、麥帆

Unmanned self-service KTVs are booming in China's county towns, attracting young consumers with low prices, bring-your-own drinks and 24-hour operation. The brand 四方朋友 is expanding rapidly, reflecting growing consumer demand for cost-effective leisure and entertainment.

Facts:
- During the National Day holiday, large rooms at traditional KTVs in county towns were marked up to more than 500 yuan, while large rooms at unmanned self-service KTVs were priced at about 50 yuan per hour.
- The self-service mahjong and card room brand 四個朋友 had opened more than 14,000 stores across China as of the end of March 2025.
- The unmanned self-service KTV brand 四方朋友 signed 1,200 stores within 18 months of its founding.
- Industry data estimates China has more than 500,000 self-service mahjong and card rooms.
- 小型無人自助KTV店鋪起步資金約六七十萬元人民幣。
- Customers can buy beer at 5 to 10 yuan each from vending machines at the entrance of unmanned self-service KTVs, or bring their own drinks and food.