https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 228 items from 7 sources; Japan, 67 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/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716363Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:46:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADue to the school's transition, the baseball team of 新北市穀保家商 will be taken over by 市立三重高中; next August, the 新北市穀保家商 baseball team, formed 31 years ago, will become history. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716364Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:43:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe US midterm elections take place tomorrow, with Democrats favored to retake the House majority and a fierce contest in the Senate. The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's request to suspend the counting of some mail-in ballots in California; Michigan candidate Mallory McMorrow set a single-day fundraising record. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716361Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:41:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS media reported that the United States is pushing to restore Russian natural gas flows to Europe through Ukrainian pipelines, planning to use American intermediaries to circumvent sanctions and pave the way for a peace process; the move has US backing but has drawn strong skepticism from European officials, who see it as a departure from values and similar to Chamberlain's policy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716362Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:40:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA scaffolding collapse occurred during the demolition of the old Beitou Market in Taipei City, injuring 4 people. Mayor Chiang Wan-an said the collapse was caused by scaffolding not being lowered as required, and that a heavy fine of NT$2.5 million will be imposed along with a stop-work order. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716358Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:38:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYunlin County has launched the "Yunlin Home Acute Care Information Platform," introducing AI voice-to-text, automatic form filling and 4-party instant messaging functions, aiming to reduce the paperwork burden on medical staff and integrate cross-hospital information. County Magistrate Chang Li-shan and Health Bureau Director Tseng Chun-mei attended the launch ceremony, noting that AI speech recognition accuracy is about 90%, and stressing that the move will help the development of home-based care in an aging society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716359Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:38:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABenefits of 中油 Capital Increase; Kung Ming-hsin: Lower Debt Ratio Helps Borrowing https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716356Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:31:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASun Ding-hsiang, vice chairman of 漢皇集團, noted that poor site conditions, time-consuming integration and rising construction costs have lowered developers' willingness to invest in urban renewal; looking ahead to next year's housing market, he expects it to improve from the current situation, with old urban districts outperforming land readjustment zones. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716357Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:30:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKo Chih-en, the Kuomintang's candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, said Kaohsiung is her dream harbor and she hopes to achieve shared prosperity for 3 generations. She proposed the nation's first "respite vouchers" policy and suggested using AI technology to ease traffic congestion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716352Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:27:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWang Zhijun, the new secretary of the CCP Hunan Provincial Committee, and Hunan acting governor Xie Weijiang visited the Mao Zedong Memorial Hall and former residence in Shaoshan, stressing the importance of Party governance and discipline for economic and social development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716353Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChen Yu-jen, the Kuomintang's candidate for Kinmen County magistrate, released the policy white paper "Golden Decade, Action Kinmen," proposing nine major areas including long-term care and healthcare, plus three major blueprints, and stressing alignment with central government policy resources. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716354Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:25:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 5th Plenary Session of the CCP's 20th Central Committee adopted a decision to rectify the "yes-man" style within the Party, characterized by a lack of principles and fear of conflict, stressing opposition to a culture of self-preservation and passive self-protection. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716355Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:24:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to reports claiming that 輝達 moving into Beishi Science Park was subject to political interference, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an clarified that the city government is not an obstacle but is removing obstacles, and explained the process of complying with the contract, coordinating the termination of the contract with 新壽 and budget oversight. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716348Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:23:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic Progressive Party Hsinchu County magistrate candidate Cheng Chao-fang proposed a "Dream-Chasing Plan," intending to establish a training and participation support mechanism for student competitions covering fields such as sports, music, art and science, and to subsidize the expenses needed to take part in competitions outside the county, nationwide and internationally. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716349Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:22:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMedia reported that a shop in Taipei's Chenggong public housing estate distributing Puma Shen campaign giveaways was driven away by the borough warden, who also called the police, and police determined there was no violation of the law. Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen said that if the distribution is done properly, it should be tolerated and respected even if positions differ, and he urged supporters not to argue and to pay attention to the safety and compliance of campaign events by water and land. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716350Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:20:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThree Democratic Progressive Party candidates for county and city chief in Taoyuan, Hsinchu and Miaoli, Huang Shih-chieh, Chuang Ching-cheng and Chen Pin-an, together with Secretary-General Lin Hsi-yao, jointly announced new immigrant policies, advocating measures such as adjusting organizations, increasing budgets and manpower, and establishing dedicated units and single windows to help new immigrants start businesses and improve the convenience of public services. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716345Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:19:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina, host of the APEC summit, sent the invitation by email. Premier Cho Jung-tai said the move falls short of the convention of international organizations, and stressed that the government will actively participate in international events. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716346Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:16:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormosan Groove, a jazz band led by Taiwanese American Lee Hsin-yi, performed at the well-known Washington jazz club Blues Alley, adapting classic Taiwanese songs such as "Tian Hei Hei" and "Wang Chun Feng" into a variety of styles including contemporary jazz, R&B and Latin, and adding original pieces by Spanish and Japanese band members to introduce Taiwan's history and music to American audiences. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716347Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:16:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man surnamed Su secretly photographed a prosecutor's affairs officer in an interview room at the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office and uploaded it to a social media site. Although he claimed the photo was AI-generated, prosecutors held that it is technically difficult to precisely reproduce the details of the scene and that there was no related record, so he was indicted on charges including violating secrecy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716341Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:13:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is promoting the ownership of overseas premises. The embassy in Belize is reassessing its purchase and construction budget because of rising raw material prices; the office in Sydney has been handed over and is being renovated. It also mentioned that repairs to the Taipei Guest House wall will take 2 years, and, regarding the restrictions on Pakistan aviation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on ICAO to take it seriously and to cooperate with like-minded countries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716342Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:10:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANepal police said two helicopters collided and crashed while landing at a snow-covered site in Solukhumbu in the Mount Everest region, killing one foreign national and injuring another person. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716343Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:07:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man surnamed Wang from New Taipei stole a pair of scissors, then burst into a 台新銀行 branch in Banqiao and robbed it of over NT$400,000, brandishing the scissors to threaten customers and bank staff. The New Taipei District Court, considering his prior record and repeated offenses, sentenced him to 7 years 6 months in prison for robbery with a deadly weapon. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716344Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:07:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer Changhua County Councilor Hung Po-wei, to repay debts, bought financial accounts while in office for use by a fraud ring, causing 6 people to be deceived into transferring money. The Changhua District Court sentenced them to 2 years 2 months in prison for joint fraud. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716322https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716322Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:06:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADefense Minister Wellington Koo denied media reports that the US side proposed changing the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer arms sale to an upgrade and remanufacture of used M109A6 units, stressing that the procurement case has had its letter of offer and acceptance signed and is being executed according to milestones, and that it insists on procuring the M109A7. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716323Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:06:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPremier Cho Jung-tai urged both ruling and opposition parties to put the people first and opposed the opposition's deep cuts to the supplementary budget for the 115 fiscal year central government general budget, particularly the 233.8 billion yuan capital increase for 中油 and the subsidy for 台電, stressing that the move is aimed at stabilizing consumer prices and people's livelihoods. Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun said it falls within the debt control limits, and Economics Minister Kung Ming-hsin explained that 中油 needs to budget for a capital increase early because of its deteriorating finances in order to maintain operations and infrastructure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716324Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:04:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA child in Lewis County, New York, died of measles complications, the state's first related death in more than 30 years. Nearly 3900 measles cases have been reported nationwide this year, the highest since 1991. Pennsylvania has the worst outbreak, with 1433 cases and 5 deaths reported. The CDC has dispatched experts to help New York State with disease control. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716325https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716325Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:02:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, in an interview on Shen Chun-hua's YouTube program, said he is inclined to join the 2nd debate and is willing to participate if details such as format and timing are settled. He also mentioned continuing to go out into communities to meet the public, and confirmed that he has invited 國民黨 Chairperson Cheng Li-wun to help campaign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716321https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716321Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:01:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA屏東里港鄉無黨籍鄉長參選人藍婉茜與父親藍信義等4人，涉嫌於5月底借宗親會名義辦餐會賄選，屏檢聲押後，法院裁定藍婉茜父女各繳20萬元交保。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716326Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:01:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA內政部與交通部宣布自11月起，每逢週休二日在合歡山地區實施高乘載管制，以改善假日違規停車造成的交通壅塞與安全問題，違規者最高可處新台幣1200元罰鍰。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716197Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:55:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA scaffolding collapse occurred during the demolition of the old Beitou Market in Taipei City, injuring 4 people. The Taipei Building Administration Office has ordered a full work stoppage and asked the 結構與土木技師公會 to determine the cause and assign responsibility. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716198https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716198Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:54:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe DPP youth volunteer campaign team went to Penghu to canvass for votes on the streets with county magistrate candidate Wu Shu-chin and Magong mayoral candidate Huang Chien-chung, emphasizing support for Penghu youth development and local construction. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716199https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716199Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:53:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Ocean Technology and Unmanned Vehicle Expo (MATURE Taiwan) was held at the Greater Tainan Convention Center, gathering 88 exhibitors. 台船公司 showcased its self-built unmanned vessel "Fenjin Manta Ray" and, together with 美國自主系統公司Havoc, demonstrated the Rampage unmanned surface vehicle, hoping to enhance national defense self-reliance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716200Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:49:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai instructed the 消防局 at a municipal meeting to continue introducing smart technology for disaster relief, strengthen live-troop drills for water, mountain and drone operations, and deepen public-private cooperation with volunteer firefighters to protect public safety. He also asked all agencies to adhere to the principle of administrative neutrality and ensure local election operations run smoothly. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716196https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716196Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:44:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATsai Wang-lien, a 中國國民黨 Keelung City councilor seeking re-election, and a village chief surnamed Chan were reported for suspected vote-buying at a banquet. The 台灣基隆地方檢察署 directed the 法務部調查局基隆市調查站 and others to launch searches and summon suspects, taking 2 people in to clarify the case. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716195Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:41:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Army has completed its administrative investigation into the fall of a platoon leader surnamed Wang of the 206th Brigade, dismissed officials for dereliction and imposed administrative penalties. The case has now entered the judicial investigation stage, and the Army said it will fully cooperate with prosecutors in clarifying the truth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716191https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716191Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:40:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Petroleum Union said that 中油's losses stem from absorbing energy costs in line with government policy, and called on the government to provide, through a supplementary budget, an allocation of 101.431 billion yuan and a capital increase of 233.834 billion yuan to maintain financial soundness and fund major energy projects. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716192Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:40:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe team of Tong Chun-chih at 長庚大學 collaborated with 日本東京大學 and other institutions and published research results in the leading international journal Nature, successfully growing monolayer boron carbon nitride (BCN) p-type 2D semiconductor material on a 2-inch wafer, breaking through the bottleneck of chip development in the post-Moore era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716193Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:40:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 大崎村落創藝基地 in Guantian District, Tainan City promotes the "Village Play Island," which won an award in the systems and services category of Japan's Good Design Award through space revitalization and experience service design. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716183https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716183Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:35:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國FDA核准低成本HIV預防注射劑利那卡韋學名藥，由芮迪博士實驗室製造，將以每人每年40美元價格在120國供應，打破貧富用藥落差。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716184https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716184Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:34:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 航警局 cooperated across borders with Indonesian law enforcement agencies and apprehended a Chinese male suspect surnamed Huang in Jakarta, who is suspected of stealing property on international flights, and deported him to Taiwan. About NT$110,000 worth of property was seized. The 桃園地檢署 recently indicted him on aggravated theft charges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716185https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716185Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:33:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA customer who bought a 台鐵 lunch box found a foreign object, a red plastic string. 台鐵 apologized and launched an ingredient tracing and production process investigation, and will properly handle refunds. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716186https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716186Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:31:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 信民協會 and polling expert Dai Li-an released the latest poll on the Taichung mayoral race. Democratic Progressive Party candidate Ho Hsin-chun leads with 41.1% support over Kuomintang candidate Chiang Chi-chen at 30.4%, a gap of 10.7 percentage points. Ho said it reflects the public's desire for change, while Chiang's campaign headquarters said it respects the poll results and will refer to them. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716187https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716187Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:30:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國佛州發生空難，一架由龐巴迪製造的里爾60型噴射機墜毀於住宅區，造成9人全數罹難，包括20歲副駕駛。調查人員指出天候狀況為重點，並發現飛機可能在高速撞地前已解體。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716188https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716188Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:30:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國軍少校嚴力行赴美拍攝F-22戰機作品，在美國在台協會（AIT）舉辦的「鏡頭下的美國」攝影比賽中，榮獲「美國創新」主題首獎。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716189https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716189Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨 Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung will hold a campaign rally in Okayama on Nov. 7, and Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang will offer remote support, symbolizing mutual encouragement between Taipei and Kaohsiung. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716190https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716190Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA屏東縣政府's "Pingtung Big Store Manager" course enters its 12th year, and the basic operations class of the 13th term opened in Fangliao, southern Pingtung, having cultivated a cumulative total of 367 business operators and young entrepreneurs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716085Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:25:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMexican prosecutors investigating alleged possession of child sexual abuse material searched a warehouse in Tijuana rented by Meghan's father, Thomas Markle Sr. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716086Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:24:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKuomintang New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Szu-chuan responded to media reports that the Taipei City Government interfered in 輝達 moving in, stressing that the city government acts in accordance with the law to ensure the legitimacy of the contract, and urged that this matter not be used for smears and attacks during the election period. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716087Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:24:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang gave an interview on a political talk show, and the video surpassed 1 million views on YouTube in less than 1 day of going online. The campaign office said it will remain cautious and vigilant in the final stretch and keep stepping up canvassing and get-out-the-vote efforts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716038Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:22:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA鏡週刊 reported that Kuomintang Yilan County magistrate candidate Wu Tsung-hsien had uncannily profitable investments in 裕慶─KY stock, suggesting suspected insider trading. Wu Tsung-hsien denied the allegations in a press release, stressing that all his shareholdings and trades were declared to the Control Yuan and the election commission as required by law, and noting that 永成環科 is an unlisted company and is not subject to the insider trading rules of the Securities and Exchange Act. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716036Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:17:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Labor released statistics on deaths in major occupational accidents in the first 3 quarters of this year. The total of 193 was down 9% from the same period last year, but deaths in the construction industry rose to 102. Of these, 74% were subcontractor workers, and the Ministry of Labor will strengthen contracting management and cross-ministry joint inspections to reduce risks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716037Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:15:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨 Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung said the Taipei mayoral race is tight and urged voters not to be misled by polls but to turn them into votes. He also affirmed candidate Shen Po-yang's name recognition and positive campaign strategy, stressing that Chinese Communist interference is ineffective. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716033Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:14:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina's central bank announced the launch of the third Securities, Fund and Insurance Company Swap Facility (SFISF) operation, and will turn the relending for share buybacks and increases in holdings into a long-term institutional arrangement, with the interest rate cut to 1%. Analysts believe the move helps stabilize market sentiment and lower financing costs, but it is unlikely to replicate the strong rebound of 2024 and may trigger short-term speculation, and is seen as treating the symptoms rather than the root cause. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716034Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:12:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUS think tanks and experts believe Japan's plan to introduce nuclear-powered submarines would help deter China and safeguard Indo-Pacific security. Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said options will be examined, and security documents are expected to be revised by the end of the year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716035Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:12:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAResponding to the controversy over 輝達 settling in Taipei, the DPP caucus said the cooperation project is not the sole achievement of Chiang Wan-an, stressing the joint efforts of the central and local governments and the contribution of the Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716017Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:06:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHualien Health Bureau chief Chu Chia-hsiang says he was dismissed for refusing to mobilize support for Kuomintang county magistrate candidate Yu Shu-chen. Independent candidates Chang Chun and Wei Chia-hsien question whether the county government is using public resources to influence the race. Yu Shu-chen's campaign office stated it had no knowledge and has no authority to interfere in personnel matters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716018Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:05:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATFC台北生殖中心 released the "2026 Taiwan Fertility Needs Survey," showing that prospective parents believe they need to prepare NT$1.5 million and a dual-income monthly income above NT$90,000 before having children, but most respondents have annual incomes below NT$700,000. Doctors recommend setting up fertility preparation accounts and establishing regional shared childcare sites to ease the problem of declining birthrates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716019Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:05:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe NT dollar provisionally closed at midday at 32.763 against the US dollar, a sharp drop of 1.71 cents, with turnover reaching US$1.563 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715859Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:00:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA滙豐（台灣）銀行發布2026年全球企業家財富報告指出，受惠AI進展等因素，高達98%台灣企業家對未來商業前景持樂觀態度，高於全球平均的95%；近8成台灣企業家預計增加AI投資，個人資產配置則偏向務實穩健。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715796Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:58:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA civic group says 台積電's workplace safety has collapsed in recent years, with 6 deaths in construction-related occupational accidents this year, and demands that the government establish a shareholder oversight system for occupational accidents. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715797Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:57:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJoshua Wong, former secretary-general of Demosistō, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, and the Hong Kong High Court is scheduled to sentence him on the 5th. Wong is already serving time in other cases, and has been in custody in this case for more than 2000 days since Nov. 2020. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715798Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:56:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 民進黨 Hualien County branch (花蓮縣黨部) questioned whether Hualien County Health Bureau chief Chu Chia-hsiang was removed for refusing to cooperate with election mobilization, alleging that the 縣府 used public-office appointments to pressure the campaign of 國民黨 candidate Yu Shu-chen, and called on her to condemn the move. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715733Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:55:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAScaffolding collapsed during the demolition of the old Beitou Market in Taipei, injuring 4 people who were sent to hospital. Chiang Wan-an's wife, Shih Fang-hsuan, was campaigning nearby at the time, and her schedule has been suspended. Chiang Wan-an said the construction contractor will be heavily fined, and he is rushing to the scene. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715734Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:50:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt the opening ceremony of "Taiwan Week 2026," President Lai said the government will strengthen financial markets in three directions: building an Asian asset management center, pushing innovation board reforms to become an Asian innovation fundraising platform, and aligning with IFRS sustainability disclosure standards and launching TISA accounts, hoping to combine technological and financial strength to create shared prosperity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715731Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:48:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA8大工商團體發布聯合聲明，呼籲立法院支持政府撥補台電與中油的政策性虧損，並建立公平、透明且可預期的能源價格調整機制，以確保產業競爭力及財務健全。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715732Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:44:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Korea Open badminton tournament has begun. Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen is aiming for his 2nd title after an 8-year wait. The top 3 men's doubles pairs are sitting out, leaving Chen Zi-rui and Lin Yu-chieh to carry the load. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715730Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:42:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA聯發科's return on equity in the 25 years since listing reached 16290%; CEO Rick Tsai said in a Taiwan Week speech that the company's market capitalization has surpassed US$200 billion, and encouraged investors to buy shares. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715724Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:38:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA village chief candidate surnamed Tsai from Zhongsheng Village, Emei Township, Hsinchu County is suspected of buying votes at NT$1000 to NT$2000 per vote, with total bribes of NT$18,000; the Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office concluded its investigation and indicted the candidate surnamed Tsai and 2 vote captains. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715725Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:37:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAContinued declines on US stocks dragged Taiwan stocks down more than 1,000 points, breaking below the 44000 mark; the New Taiwan dollar exchange rate weakened again under pressure from foreign investors selling shares and repatriating funds, hitting a morning low of NT$32.746, and although the central bank eased restrictions on exporters selling foreign currency to slow the decline, there is still considerable short-term depreciation pressure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715717Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:35:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中央大學太空系學生王瞳於校內宿舍頂樓，利用攝影設備在5月至9月間3度成功拍下罕見的高空放電現象「紅色精靈」，其中包含形似天使翅膀的「天使精靈」結構，為台灣地區難得的觀測紀錄。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715718Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:34:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA2026年達卡青年奧運會5人制棒球4強賽，台灣代表隊擊敗墨西哥晉級金牌戰，將於明日凌晨迎戰古巴爭奪隊史首金。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715719Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:31:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA US State Department strategy document shows Washington plans to expand its influence and obtain mining rights to local rare earth resources by promoting Myanmar peace talks and brokering a ceasefire, while also cracking down on scam compounds. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715720Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:27:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn the first day of 台鐵 Safety Week, General Manager Feng Hui-sheng visited the Hsinchu Locomotive Depot to inspect train operation safety and SOP implementation, and called for stronger checks in response to the recent human error incident at the Taipei Locomotive Depot; Deputy General Manager Liu Shuang-huo also went to Keelung, Badu and other locations to review duty and scheduling systems. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715723Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 食藥署 announced border inspection results: 1 batch of imported Indonesian shrimp crackers was found with non-compliant sweeteners, and a total of 700 kilograms was returned or destroyed; Indonesian processed cereal foods remain under 100% batch-by-batch inspection. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715722Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAParaguay's Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare Fred led a delegation to visit Taiwan; Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended and hoped to deepen Taiwan-Paraguay smart healthcare cooperation and talent training; Fred said he wants to draw on Taiwan's healthcare system experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715721Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALegislator Hung Yu-hsiang questioned whether the supplementary budget leads to new borrowing; Premier Cho Jung-tai of the 行政院 responded that it was compiled based on increased tax revenue and fiscal capacity; the reduction in 中油 debt drew questions, and Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin explained that repaying debt first with a capital increase can save interest. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715715Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:24:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the nearly 8 years since taking office, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-cher has actively expanded international city partnerships, forming ties with 23 cities in 9 countries across Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Caribbean, and promoting citizen diplomacy to deepen substantive exchanges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715716Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:22:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHualien County Health Bureau Director Chu Chia-hsiang resigned after refusing to help campaign for a specific county magistrate candidate; County Magistrate Hsu Chen-wei said it was a normal personnel reshuffle. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715710Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:22:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks opened lower and fluctuated today, at one point falling 908.04 points to 44012.10 points and entering a fight to defend 44000 points; electronics and financial stocks weakened, but cybersecurity concept stocks strengthened due to the 幣安 theft incident. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715711Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:21:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapanese pro team 樂天金鷲 announced that it will not renew the contract of Taiwanese pitcher Sung Chia-hao next year, ending his 11-year career with the club and making him a free agent, with his next move drawing attention. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715709Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:14:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAI startup OpenAI appointed former US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll as senior adviser for national security modernization, responsible for advancing modernization in the national security field and developing "democratic AI," and for working with government officials and industry leaders. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715684Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:07:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中國央行 announced that starting on the 15th, it will raise the foreign exchange deposit reserve requirement ratio for financial institutions by 2 percentage points to 6%, the first increase in nearly 5 years, aiming to strengthen liquidity management and ease upward pressure on the yuan against the US dollar. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715682Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:03:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe officially licensed PIKMIN : RUN FESTIVAL in Taiwan will hold 3.5-kilometer running races in Kaohsiung, Taichung and New Taipei in turn, starting March 14, 2027. The event includes UNIQLO themed T-shirts, a Nintendo Switch 2 experience zone and the sale of 任天堂-licensed merchandise. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715683Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:01:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man surnamed Wu in Taipei and his wife, surnamed Chou, allegedly beat and molested an Indonesian female migrant worker, and forced her to drink a beverage containing a Category 3 narcotic, over dissatisfaction with her work performance. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted the couple and their son, 3 people in total, on multiple charges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715619Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:59:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA tour bus was struck by a rock in the Wenshan Tunnel of Taipei's Xinyi Expressway, cracking the windshield. The driver was taken to hospital, and all 30 passengers were safe. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715620Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:57:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA蘋果公司 reported earnings, with fourth-quarter revenue and profit both beating expectations thanks to strong demand for the iPhone 18 Pro series. However, due to continuing increases in memory chip costs and AI service costs, gross margin for the year-end holiday shopping quarter is expected to fall to between 45% and 46%, and the company has increased purchase commitments to secure supply. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715621Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:56:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFinancial Supervisory Commission Chairman Peng Chin-lung said that Taiwan's total stock market capitalization reached NT$158 trillion as of the end of October, up more than 61% year on year, while assets under management in the financial sector rose by 12 trillion, up 33% year on year. The 金管會, together with the 證交所, 櫃買中心, 期交所 and 集保結算所, plans to hold "Taiwan Week 2026" from Nov. 3 to 13 to promote Taiwan as an Asian asset management center. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3715554Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:48:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA法務部行政執行署台中分署於雙11舉辦拍賣會，拍賣標的包含泰達幣（USDT）、美元幣（USDC）及波場幣（TRX）等虛擬貨幣，以及多款轎車與重型機車。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716261https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716261Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒French football star Mbappé sparked controversy by mentioning a Mao Zedong meme, was dropped by a sponsor, and apologized to China. The incident is likened to Kevin Tsai's apology to China, showing the sensitivity of transnational entertainers' remarks in the Chinese market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716262Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:53:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Physician Shen Cheng-nan analyzed the focus of the debate between Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang in the 2026 mayoral and magistrate race, especially the 輝達 Beitou-Shilin Technology Park land case. He noted that Lee Szu-chuan contributed a great deal and argued that Chiang Wan-an's thanks to Ko Wen-je was reasonable, because legal and political concerns caused by the Core Pacific City case obstructed the land transfer, leading civil servants to adopt defensive administrative practices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716263Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:46:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Macroeconomist Wu Chia-lung analyzed the political situation after the U.S. midterm elections, predicting that Republicans may lose control of Congress and that Trump, to avoid a lame-duck predicament, may take tough military action against Iran. Wall Street alarm bells are ringing over policy uncertainty and geopolitical risk, and foreign investors continue to net sell Taiwan stocks, signaling that the stock market will face selling pressure and consolidation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716264https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716264Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:36:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A Taiwanese woman was caught at Kansai Airport smuggling liquid containing etomidate. The liquid was hidden in a Moutai bottle and weighed more than 2.6 kilograms. Japan has already placed this substance under control, and experts warn of its high addictiveness and health risks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716265https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716265Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:35:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taipei National Tax Administration said that a father surnamed Li misunderstood the calendar-year rule for gift tax, combining NT$3.88 million in gifts to 3 children in 2026 and, after deducting the NT$2.44 million exemption, had to pay NT$144,000 in tax. The case reminds the public that the gift tax exemption is calculated per donor, and the calculation period runs from January to December each year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716266Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The US midterm elections will be held on Nov. 3. Alaska, a traditional Republican stronghold, is seeing its electoral dynamics shift due to internal factional splits and a growing number of independent voters. The Democrats' momentum has strengthened, making the state a key battleground in the fight for control of the Senate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716267Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:25:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒At the 財訊 forum, Lee Shih-hui and Akio Yaita analyzed the new landscape of Taiwan-Japan economic security, pointing out that the Taiwan-Japan supply chains are highly complementary, that the Sanae Takaichi government values supply chain resilience, and that Taiwan-Japan cooperation is expected to enhance substantive relations and Taiwan's security. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716268Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:19:43 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's new car sales in October reached 33,271 units. Affected by a sharp drop in Tesla registrations, three Toyota models took the top three spots, and Foxtron鴻華 entered the top ten. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716269Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:19:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒風傳媒 reported and analyzed the accuracy of Taipei polls in the nine-in-one election and the lead of Puma Shen and Chiang Wan-an. A scholar pointed out that there are variables that could balance the operation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716270Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:18:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Finance issued an explanation on 2026 land value tax reductions and exemptions, clarifying the differences in how arcades and ordinary vacant land are recognized. It stressed that undeveloped vacant land and legally required open space cannot receive reductions or exemptions, and only arcades or private roads that meet specific conditions can apply. The application deadline is Sept. 22. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716271https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716271Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:18:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A female netizen shared a tip on the social platform Threads: by deleting all apps on the phone and reinstalling them, she successfully freed up 62GB of space on a 128GB phone. The method aims to clear the cache junk that apps accumulate, but users should be aware of messaging app backups and data usage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716272Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:16:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As the issuance of New Year postcards has shrunk year after year, 日本郵局 has pushed back the acceptance schedule for 2026 New Year cards to Dec. 20. A 東京商工調查 survey shows that 64% of companies have decided to stop sending paper New Year cards, reflecting the decline of traditional business amid digitalization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716273https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261103-12/index-en.html#n3716273Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:14:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒US President Trump revealed on Nov. 2 that Iran is seeking a swift settlement with the US, causing oil prices to plunge by nearly US$10. Washington confirmed progress in the negotiations, but Iran still insists on conditions such as lifting the blockade, and the two sides continue to mediate through Qatar.