https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 112 items from 5 sources; Japan, 26 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/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751742Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:25:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The well-known longtime restaurant 周胖子餃子館 has seen multiple branches, including its Longjiang and Dazhi locations, close one after another for unknown reasons. The Xihu branch has also confirmed it will close at the end of November, prompting nostalgia and concern among customers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751743Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:22:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒風傳媒 reported that a Trump stronghold flipped in the U.S. midterm elections, with columnist Lin Cho-shui warning that Taiwan could be affected and face a political tsunami. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751744Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:18:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former minister Chang Ching-sen criticized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an for claiming 輝達's move to Beitou-Shilin Technology Park as an achievement, saying the city government delayed the land-rights transfer by 7 months and created the obstacle itself. The real contributor, he said, should be 新壽 Chairman Wu Tung-liang. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751745Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:13:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Xie Jinhe, chairman of 財信傳媒, analyzed how, after the U.S. midterm elections, Democratic women elected as governors in Texas, Ohio and Georgia plan to pause data center construction. Combined with the fading premium from Trump's policies, which sent 英特爾 shares plunging, this has triggered a correction across the AI supply chain. Taiwan's industries should be highly alert. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751746Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:02:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 ITF Taipei International Travel Fair will be held at Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 from Dec. 6 to 9, with multiple travel agencies offering winter break and Lunar New Year deals. Korea trips start at NT$8,499, while the second traveler on long-haul routes can get up to NT$30,000 off, reflecting rising demand for high-quality travel. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751747Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:00:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台塑's four major companies are investing NT$13 billion to expand 台塑新智能's capacity and target green energy opportunities from AI data centers. The second phase of the Changbin project is expected to begin production in 2028. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751597Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:36:24 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A truck carrying 輝達 hardware went missing on Aug. 29 while traveling from Oakland, California, to Texas. Equipment worth $11.4 million was stolen. Police lost track of it in San Bernardino County in Southern California, and the delayed report made the investigation difficult. No suspects have been arrested so far. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751598Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:36:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒主計總處公布10月進口物價指數創歷史新高，年增33.32%，主因油價與AI需求推升原物料成本。官方評估因多為生產用途未直接轉嫁消費端，暫無輸入性通膨，但CPI連6個月破2%警戒線，外食費漲勢持續。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751599Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:35:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tamburella, an Italian chef at La Costa餐廳 in Brisbane, Australia, was fired after refusing to make pineapple pizza. His complaint was dismissed as out of time, in a case reflecting cultural clashes and workplace management issues. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751600Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:27:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taiwan dollar has plunged toward 33 per U.S. dollar. In a rare appeal, Central Bank Foreign Exchange Department Director 蔡烱民 urged exporters to convert foreign currency at an appropriate time to avoid crowding in the market, while clarifying that the limit on foreign-exchange sales had not been relaxed. The bank also reported that foreign-exchange reserves fell below US$600 billion and discussed the potential effects of international oil prices and AI investment on Federal Reserve policy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751601Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:20:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Taipei mayoral race in the local elections is tight, with polls showing KMT candidate 蔣萬安 leading DPP candidate 沈伯洋. Media commentator 黃暐瀚 looked back at the 1994 debate between 趙少康 and 陳水扁 to analyze the current race, advising 沈伯洋 to keep smiling and focus on city governance to win over centrist voters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751602Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:10:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan Network Certification required financial institutions to update certificates by November 6 due to a security issue, affecting app use for tens of millions of users. The FSC said it is not the company’s regulator and that web logins are unaffected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751188https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751188Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:36:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Taipei mayoral race is tight, and the KMT’s Taipei branch has eased its ban on White Camp candidates sharing the stage in a bid to secure 蔣萬安’s reelection. 蔣萬安 said he would be happy to attend the Taiwan People’s Party rally on the 21st, while 柯文哲 said he would see if his schedule allowed. Cooperation between the KMT and the TPP has taken a new step forward. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751189https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751189Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:35:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former Chinese Communist Party Politburo member 馬興瑞 has been arrested by the Supreme People’s Procuratorate on suspicion of bribery and his case assigned to the Yichang Municipal People’s Procuratorate in Hubei Province for review and prosecution. Prosecutors allege that he took advantage of positions including senior roles at 中國航天科技集團公司 and governor of Guangdong to illegally accept an especially large amount of property. The alleged bribery may have spanned 25 years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751190https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751190Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:30:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On November 5, Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister 梁文傑 confirmed several recent cases in which Taiwanese people with backgrounds in cybersecurity or semiconductors were detained for questioning and had their freedom restricted while visiting mainland China. The cases have raised concerns that China’s new exit and entry regulations, which took effect on September 15, may target professionals in specific fields. The MAC is continuing to investigate and monitor the situation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751275https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751275Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:10:36 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心內政部消防署 issued a major fire incident report for Lanyu Township, Taitung County. The incident was a grass fire (including waste and cemetery fires), classified as Minor in severity, and is now closed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751276https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751276Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:28:09 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心內政部消防署 issued a notice that the major fire incident on Minsheng Street, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, has been closed, reminding the public to stay away from the alert area. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751277https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751277Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:16:48 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心內政部消防署 issued a report that the factory and warehouse fire on Guangfu Road, Hukou Township, Hsinchu County, has been closed, reminding the public to stay away from the alert area. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751278https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751278Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:10:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert affecting several neighborhoods in Luzhou District, New Taipei City, due to emergency repairs to a burst water main. The affected areas include Renyi Village, Yuqing Village, Hengde Village and Louchuo Village. The alert is in effect from 2026年11月5日19:06 to 23:00. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751279https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751279Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:40:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 will shut off water to Gangxi Village and Gangdong Village for pipeline replacement work on Zhongzheng Road, Kouhu Township, Yunlin County. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751280https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751280Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:08:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署 issued an updated notice that water is freely overflowing from Baoshan Second Reservoir into the Shijing River, affecting Baoshan and Emei townships in Hsinchu County and the East, North, and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City. Residents along the river are urged to take care and stay away from the riverbed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751281https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751281Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:40:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is carrying out the Ershui-114年度 district metering network construction, maintenance and leak investigation project to improve water quality and supply stability in the Tianzhong area, resulting in water outages in some areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751284https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751284Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs to a burst 80mm PVCP water main on Section Three of Zhongxing Road, Lane 140, resulting in a water outage in Guangming Village and Fengli, Taitung City, Taitung County. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751283https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751283Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines on Section Two of Daya Road and Minsheng North Road, among other locations, in Chiayi City. The work has caused water outages in some areas. Customers are asked to conserve water and store water in advance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751282https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751282Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines on Section Two of Daya Road and Minsheng North Road, among other locations, in Chiayi City, resulting in water outages in some areas. Customers are asked to conserve water and store water in advance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751285Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:40:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Shengli Village and Weixin Village in Miaoli City, Miaoli County. The outage is in effect from 2026年11月5日16:31 to 11月6日04:00. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751286Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:26:45 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署發布陸上強風特報（黃色燈號），指出東北風增強，桃園市、新竹縣市、苗栗縣、臺中市、彰化縣、雲林縣、屏東縣、臺東縣、澎湖縣及連江縣局部地區於11月5日晚間至6日晚間有平均風6級以上或陣風8級以上發生機率。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751305Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:20:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued an update on water outages in Taoyuan City. Repairs to a leak at No. 146, Guangping Street, Pingzhen District, will affect several neighborhoods in Zhongli and Pingzhen districts. The outage is in effect from 2026年11月5日12:52 to 21:00. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751287Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:20:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines in Xiliao Village, Qigu District, Tainan City, and Kunming Village and Kunshen Village, Jiangjun District, to improve the stability of the water supply and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, resulting in a water outage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751255Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:07:02 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A large US medical study found that slightly overweight people had the lowest mortality rate, illustrating the “obesity paradox.” Doctors in Taiwan say BMI cannot accurately assess health and that muscle mass is the key. They recommend that older adults consume 300 to 500 calories per meal and get enough protein to prevent sarcopenia. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751256Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:05:14 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A female teacher fell and was injured because of an uneven surface on a walkway at a beach volleyball court in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, and filed a lawsuit seeking state compensation. The court found that 運發局 failed to install warning signs, constituting a lapse in management, and ordered it to pay 5000 yuan in damages—far less than the plaintiff's claim of 150萬元. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751254Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:02:23 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A female student at the National Defense Medical College, identified as Ms. J, alleged that a male classmate sexually assaulted her in 2016. She said the school handled the case inadequately and did not separate the students. Although the man was given a demerit, he remained a military doctor. Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung confirmed that his medical duties have been suspended. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751253Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:54:54 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A signal malfunction at a switch at 高鐵 Banqiao Station caused train delays and a reversal. It was the 6th similar incident since 2023. Scholars say hardware maintenance and upgrades will be a challenge going forward. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751251Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:50:30 +0900Taiwan公視新聞The Democratic Party has regained control of both chambers, potentially obstructing Trump's domestic agenda, but foreign media analysis says he still holds power over foreign policy and the military. Experts say Trump may shift toward foreign policy in the final 2 years of his term, focusing on the conflict with Iran, the Russia-Ukraine war and trade ties with China. His tariff policy also faces pressure to change. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751250Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:39:42 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Republicans lost both races in the US midterm elections, blaming the outcome on the war with Iran and tariff policies. Foreign media report that calls to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth are emerging within the Republican Party, while Democrats are also preparing articles of impeachment. But impeachment faces a very high bar because the Senate lacks the two-thirds majority required. Trump has firmly said he is not considering replacing Hegseth and is unconcerned about being impeached himself, and plans to continue using executive orders to advance his policies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751252Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:39:40 +0900Taiwan公視新聞陸委會 Deputy Chairman Liang Wen-chieh strongly condemned and expressed concern over 港府's sentencing of Joshua Wong to 10 years under the national security law, saying the move damages Hong Kong's international image and the foundations of the rule of law. He called for an end to the crackdown on pro-democracy figures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751257Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:31:51 +0900Taiwan公視新聞With the Democratic Party regaining control of Congress in the US midterm elections, the Executive Yuan said it would continue communicating with the US to strengthen the Taiwan-US ART and investment MOU agreements. Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung stressed that Taiwan would work with the US to ensure progress on the 14 billion dollars in arms sales to Taiwan that had been put on hold. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261105-21/index-en-p2.html#n3751258Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:28:15 +0900Taiwan公視新聞退將臧幼俠涉受境外勢力指示介入選舉，經高雄地檢署聲押後以70萬交保並限制出境；檢調搜索多處地點並傳訊多人，陸委會支持偵辦，同時提及多起涉《反滲透法》及選前賄選案件。