# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-11 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 4 of 4

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 211 items from 7 sources; Japan, 132 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Boosting the fight against liver cancer! 國研院 and 成功大學 AI platform detects liver lipid droplets with 98% accuracy, cutting mouse pathology analysis from 2 months to 2 weeks

- Published: 2026-06-04T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
- Original: https://www.niar.org.tw/xmdoc/cont?xsmsid=0I148622737263495777&sid=0Q155462330639208461
- anchor: #n1590586
- Companies mentioned: 國研院、成功大學、肝病防治學術基金會

Facts:
- The domestic prevalence of fatty liver is as high as 54.8%
- for every 10,000 fatty liver patients, 8 may progress to liver cancer
- quantitative reports are ready in just 2 weeks
- traditional fully manual interpretation takes at least 2 months
- the "distribution range of fatty liver cells" in the livers of mice on a high-fat, high-sugar diet was as high as 88.39%
- only about 0.09% in the regular diet group
- normal liver sections have only 3.07 inflammatory foci per square millimeter
- while the steatohepatitis group has as many as 39.7

## Taiwan-France Science and Technology Cooperation Upgraded Again: NIAR Takes Part in the 2nd Taiwan-France Science and Technology Conference to Deepen International Ties

- Published: 2026-04-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
- Original: https://www.niar.org.tw/xmdoc/cont?xsmsid=0I148622737263495777&sid=0Q153556195376446452
- anchor: #n1590587
- Companies mentioned: 國家實驗研究院、NIAR、國科會、格勒諾布爾 - 阿爾卑斯大學、UGA、台灣半導體研究中心、國家高速網路與計算中心、法國國家健康與醫學研究院、Inserm、CEA 電子暨資訊技術實驗室、CEA-Leti、LID World Summit 2026、台灣海洋科技研究中心、TORI、法國海洋開發研究院、Ifremer

Facts:
- April 2026
- Bringing together nearly 200 representatives
- June this year

## Damage caused by the earthquake whose epicenter was in western Shizuoka Prefecture and the response by fire service agencies, etc. (3rd report, updated R8.11.9)

- Published: 2026-11-08T01:04:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20261108shizuokakennseibujishin3.pdf
- anchor: #n3801123

消防庁が令和8年11月9日に発表した、静岡県西部を震源とする地震の被害状況（死者1名、負傷者21名など）および対応状況に関する第3報。

Facts:
- Maximum seismic intensity: Upper 5

## Damage and response status of fire departments and other agencies following the earthquake with its epicenter in northeastern Chiba Prefecture (3rd report; updated R8.11.5)

- Published: 2026-10-29T00:41:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20261029chibahokutoubujishin3.pdf
- anchor: #n3749115
- Companies mentioned: 消防庁、気象庁

消防庁 announced in its 3rd report the damage and response status following the earthquake centered in northeastern Chiba Prefecture on 令和8年10月29日, which registered a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower. No casualties or damage to homes have been reported, and there is no concern about a tsunami.

Facts:
- Seismic intensity 5 lower

## Damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoon No. 30 and a weather front, and response by fire service organizations, etc. (Report 5; updated R8.11.2)

- Published: 2026-10-25T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/7d405f8906d8cad0907c50783eff688954bbd370.pdf
- anchor: #n3728896

The 5th report on damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoon No. 30 and the seasonal rain front reports human casualties—2 deaths and 3 injuries—as well as damage to homes and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency’s response structure.

## 令和8年10月21日からの大雨による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第6報・R8.11.2更新）

- Published: 2026-10-21T19:45:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/b3d6a85090a3e878859ddb8951b344a9c1d45283.pdf
- anchor: #n3712054

Report No. 6 on damage in Akita Prefecture from heavy rain since Oct. 21, Reiwa 8, and the response of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. 1 death was confirmed in Yurihonjo City, and the evacuation order was lifted.

Facts:
- 1 death
- Report No. 6

## Damage and Response Status of Fire Departments and Other Agencies Following Typhoon No. 25, Typhoon No. 26, and the Front, Reiwa 8 (Report No. 26; updated R8.11.10)

- Published: 2026-09-20T09:38:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260918taihuu25gou26.pdf
- anchor: #n3828450

## 十勝岳の火山活動による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第2報・R8.10.16更新）

- Published: 2026-09-12T10:47:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260912tokatidakefunka2.pdf
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4354471-en.html
- anchor: #n3399702
- Companies mentioned: 消防庁、気象庁、北海道

Report No. 2 on the change in the volcanic alert level due to volcanic activity at Mount Tokachidake, and the establishment and dissolution of disaster response headquarters by 北海道 and 消防庁.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- Eruption alert level 3
- Reiwa 8
- Sept. 12
- Oct. 16
- ＴＥＬ 03-5253-7527

## 令和8年8月27日からの大雨、令和8年台風第24号及び前線による大雨被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第35報・R8.9.18更新）

- Published: 2026-09-11T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260827ooame35.pdf
- anchor: #n2839140

## 台風第18号による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第3報・R8.9.4更新）

- Published: 2026-08-26T08:50:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260825taifu18gou3.pdf
- anchor: #n2499893
- Companies mentioned: 鹿児島県、沖縄県、消防庁

Facts:
- of which
- Serious injuries
- Minor injuries
- Total
- Completely destroyed
- Half-destroyed
- 【鹿児島県】８月２５日 ９時００分 災害対策本部 設置 → ８月２６日１８時３０分 廃止
- 【沖 縄 県】８月２４日 ９時００分 災害対策本部 設置 → ８月２７日１３時００分 廃止
- ８月２５日 １３時００分 応急対策室長を長とする消防庁災害対策室を設置（第１

## 茨城県南部を震源とする地震による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第６報・R8.8.31更新）

- Published: 2026-08-23T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260823ibarakijishin6.pdf
- anchor: #n2386375
- Companies mentioned: 茨城県、埼玉県、千葉県、東京都、神奈川県、消防庁

Facts:
- Maximum seismic intensity: lower 5

## Damage from a ship fire in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and the response of fire-fighting agencies and others (Report No. 2)

- Published: 2026-08-21T11:18:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/torimatome.pdf
- anchor: #n2149056
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 カナサシ重工

Facts:
- Human casualties: 10 (1 dead, 6 moderately injured, 3 slightly injured)
- Ship damage: approx. 6 ㎡ partially burned

## 阿蘇山の火山活動による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第２報・R8.9.1更新）

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:33:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/2026asosanhunka2.pdf
- anchor: #n2413215
- Companies mentioned: 気象庁、熊本県、消防庁

Facts:
- Volcanic alert level 2 (restrictions around the crater)
- Volcanic alert level 3 (restrictions on entering the mountain)
- 令和８年９月１日（火）１６時００分

## 令和８年８月千葉豪雨による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第20報・R8.9.9更新）

- Published: 2026-08-13T07:06:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260813chibagouu20.pdf
- anchor: #n2621092
- Companies mentioned: 千葉県、千葉市、市川市、船橋市、松戸市、佐倉市、習志野市、柏市、市原市、八千代市、鎌ヶ谷市、四街道市、白井市、我孫子市、印西市、東金市、八街市、茂原市、大網白里市、長柄町、白子町、山武市、九十九里町、埼玉県、いすみ市、消防庁

Facts:
- Deaths
- Injured

## 令和8年台風第15号による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第4報・R8.8.17更新）

- Published: 2026-08-11T17:01:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260810taifu15gou4.pdf
- anchor: #n2050221
- Companies mentioned: 岩手県、福島県、茨城県、栃木県、埼玉県、宮城県、新潟県、消防庁

Facts:
- Human casualties, housing damage: Prefecture, Deaths, of which disaster-related deaths, Missing persons, Injured persons (serious, minor, subtotal), Total, Completely destroyed, Half-destroyed, Total, Flooded above floor level, Flooded below floor level, Partially damaged. Persons, persons, persons, persons, persons, persons, persons, buildings, buildings, buildings, buildings, buildings, buildings. 岩手県 2 2 2 福島県 1 1 茨城県 5 5 5 2 2 栃木県 1 1 1 73 73 埼玉県 1 1 1 1 1 Total 9 9 9 1 76 77

## 令和8年台風第13号による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第6報・R8.8.17更新）

- Published: 2026-08-07T08:01:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/d5451dd4d02edfd2bd2a46fd63f1c3f6425ff0e1.pdf
- anchor: #n2050222
- Companies mentioned: 鹿児島県、沖縄県、消防庁

Facts:
- Deaths
- Injured
- Disaster-related deaths

## 令和８年熊本地震による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第66報.R8.10.5更新）

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:27:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/5995cd83e1266305fb4cf055946ff7b442b3923b.pdf
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4250121-en.html
- anchor: #n3208317
- Companies mentioned: 消防庁、消防庁応急対策室、消防研究センター、緊急消防援助隊

A flash report compiled by 消防庁 on damage from the Kumamoto earthquake that struck at around 16:27 on July 28, Reiwa 8 (Report No. 66, updated Oct. 5), and the response of fire-fighting agencies and others. A maximum seismic intensity of 7 was observed in Uki City, Hikawa Town and elsewhere in Kumamoto Prefecture. Human casualties were 38 deaths and 376 injured; housing damage was 2,408 completely destroyed, 7,802 half-destroyed and 59,394 partially damaged, for a total of 69,604 buildings. All 11 fires and 64 rescue cases have been dealt with, all evacuation orders have been lifted, and 緊急消防援助隊 have been withdrawn in stages.

Facts:
- Seismic intensity 7 Kumamoto Prefecture: Uki City, Hikawa Town
- Kumamoto Prefecture 38
- Total 38 43 333 376
- Fires: all 11 fires that had occurred have been extinguished
- Rescue: all 64 cases that had occurred have been dealt with
- Number of people rescued … total 98
- Support teams from within the prefecture assisted the local emergency medical system with a force of about 30 personnel

## One sentence to capture a century and the future! 中研院 launches contest for centennial slogan

- Published: 2026-11-10T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/56/4039
- anchor: #n3821450
- Companies mentioned: 中研院、本院

中研院 is preparing for its 2028 centennial celebrations and is soliciting submissions for a “centennial slogan” from now through December 6, 2026. The winning entry will be used in future anniversary events.

Facts:
- 2028
- 2026
- December 6
- Top 3
- 10,000 yen
- NT$8,000
- NT$6,000
- 2 winners
- NT$3,000
- 2027
- January

## Academician Li Yuan-che celebrates 九十th birthday; academic peers and friends gather to offer congratulations.

- Published: 2026-11-09T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/55/4037
- anchor: #n3812027
- Companies mentioned: 中央研究院、原子與分子科學研究所、原分所、美國西北大學、加州大學柏克萊分校、和信醫院、海基會、清華大學光電所、微相科技、中山大學

中央研究院 held a celebration and banquet for Nobel Prize-winning chemist and Academician Lee Yuan Tseh's ninetieth birthday. President Chen Chien-jen and academic friends gathered to offer their congratulations and recognize Lee's contributions to Taiwan's scientific research and academic freedom.

Facts:
- Ninetieth birthday
- More than a hundred people gathered
- Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1986 for the crossed molecular beam method
- In 1982, joined several academicians of this institute in proposing the establishment of 原分所
- During his tenure as the institute's seventh president from 1994 to 2006

## 本院農生中心葉國楨特聘研究員榮獲第70屆教育部學術獎

- Published: 2026-11-09T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/56/4036
- anchor: #n3805423
- Companies mentioned: 本院、農生中心、農業生物科技中心、教育部

本院農生中心葉國楨特聘研究員榮獲第70屆教育部學術獎，獲獎類科為生物及醫農科學類科。

Facts:
- 70th edition

## Event Registration | 2026 Knowledge Feast—Hu Shih Director’s Popular Science Lecture: “From Western Europe to East Asia: The Early Development of Public Museums After Their Introduction to China”

- Published: 2026-11-09T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/56/4035
- anchor: #n3805422
- Companies mentioned: 本院、歷史語言研究所、YouTube、院本部秘書處

Research Fellow Tai Li-chuan of the 本院歷史語言研究所 will give a Hu Shih Director’s Popular Science Lecture on Dec. 8, 2026, on the early development of public museums after their introduction to China. Registration is online, with 30 spots available for in-person attendance. Popular science publications will be given away, and continuing education credit hours are available for civil servants and teachers.

Facts:
- Dec. 8, 2026
- 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Room 1, 2nd Floor, 本院 Academic Activities Center
- By Dec. 7, 2026
- 30 spots available for same-day, on-site registration
- 6 p.m. on the day of the event
- 1 hour of training credit
- 1.5 hours for teachers
- (02) 2787-2565

## 中研院藝文活動〉鞋子兒童實驗劇團：卡達

- Published: 2026-11-06T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/56/4033
- anchor: #n3772901
- Companies mentioned: 中研院、鞋子兒童實驗劇團、成長文教基金會、光啟社、國立故宮博物院、國家通訊傳播委員會、經濟部能源署、國立臺灣師範大學

中研院將於2026年12月4日舉辦鞋子兒童實驗劇團《卡達》演出，該劇講述環保冒險故事，免費入場需報名。

Facts:
- December 4, 2026
- 70 minutes
- Ages 3 and up
- 1987
- 1985
- 2006 to 2009

## Call for Entries〉“Science in Shorts 2027” Science Communication Short Video Competition

- Published: 2026-11-06T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/56/4032
- anchor: #n3772900
- Companies mentioned: Springer Nature、Nature Awards、Nature

Nature Awards, part of Springer Nature, is holding the global “Science in Shorts 2027” science communication short video competition, inviting researchers with specified qualifications to introduce their research in 1-minute English-language vertical videos. Each video will receive prize money of 5,000 euros, and the submission deadline is December 2, 2026。

Facts:
- 1 minute
- Up to 10 videos
- 5,000 euros
- August 12, 2024
- July 2027
- December 2, 2026

## Academia Sinica and the 國際電機電子工程師學會 (IEEE) explore AI development, academic ethics, and technology talent development.

- Published: 2026-11-04T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/55/4030
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4529658-en.html
- anchor: #n3740107
- Companies mentioned: 中央研究院、國際電機電子工程師學會、IEEE、Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers、Georgia Tech Research Institute、GTRI、陽明交通大學

Academia Sinica President Chen Chien-jen hosted IEEE President-Elect Jill Gostin. The two sides exchanged views on AI development, academic ethics, talent development, and international cooperation. IEEE emphasized setting technical standards and maintaining the quality of academic publications, and shared its career support mechanisms. The two sides also discussed the potential of On-Device AI applications and women's participation in STEM fields.

Facts:
- The institute has 3 IEEE fellows.
- Founded more than 140 years ago.
- Publishes more than 160 journals each year.
- Holds more than 2,300 international conferences.

## Registration now open〉“中研講堂” heads to Keelung! Seeing Taiwan’s environmental changes, history and future through the ocean

- Published: 2026-11-04T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/55/4026
- anchor: #n3728947
- Companies mentioned: 中央研究院、國立臺灣海洋大學

中央研究院115年「中研講堂」跨縣市演講基隆場將於11月19日在國立臺灣海洋大學登場，邀請陳鎮東院士、林玉茹研究員及林千翔副研究員分享海洋科學、歷史與生物學相關研究成果，活動即日起開放報名。

Facts:
- 115
- Nov. 19
- 1:10 to 3:05 p.m.

## Leadership handover at Academia Sinica's 資訊服務處：Thanking Director 陳伶志 for nearly 10 years of dedicated service; Director 王協源 takes over

- Published: 2026-11-03T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/55/4025
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4514601-en.html
- anchor: #n3724789
- Companies mentioned: 中央研究院、資服處、資訊服務處、美國加州大學洛杉磯分校、UCLA、本院資訊科學研究所、教育部、台灣人工智慧學校、國際科學與技術資料委員會中華民國委員會、國立陽明交通大學、資訊科技創新研究中心、史丹佛大學

中央研究院資訊服務處舉行處長交接茶會，感謝陳伶志處長近10年貢獻，由王協源處長接任。

Facts:
- Today (3)
- 2005
- October 2017
- January 2018
- 2025
- 1999
- 2000
- 2024
- Since 2021

## 聖安德魯斯大學 principal leads delegation on first visit to Academia Sinica, focusing on Taiwan studies and interdisciplinary research collaboration

- Published: 2026-11-03T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/55/4023
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4512374-en.html
- anchor: #n3718745
- Companies mentioned: 中央研究院、聖安德魯斯大學、教育部、臺灣大學、政治大學、國家圖書館、史語所、政治學研究所、近代史研究所、台積電、Nature Medicine

聖安德魯斯大學 principal Sally Mapstone led a delegation to visit Academia Sinica. The two sides discussed Taiwan studies, biomedical collaboration and net-zero technologies, and explored talent development and long-term academic partnerships.

Facts:
- Founded in 1413
- A three-day itinerary
- More than 130 countries worldwide
- This year (2026)
- 70th anniversary
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2035

## Prospects for ending the US-Iran war remain uncertain; Iran's national security chief says there are currently no talks with Washington

- Published: 2026-11-11T05:35:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611110009.aspx
- anchor: #n3828461
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、馬雅丁電視台、Al-Mayadeen、路透社

Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said Tehran and Washington are currently holding no talks. 路透社 reported that Tehran insists Washington must meet the 7 conditions Iran set out in the June interim agreement before shipping through the Strait of Hormuz can resume and US-Iran talks can restart. US President Trump played down the prospect of major hostilities resuming in the short term but remained unwilling to accept Iran's existing ceasefire proposal.

Facts:
- 7 conditions
- June interim agreement

## US ties ending the Russia-Ukraine war to a European security architecture; Europe expresses doubt

- Published: 2026-11-11T05:23:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611110008.aspx
- anchor: #n3827615
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、華盛頓郵報、華爾街日報

US, Russian and Ukrainian representatives held closed-door talks in Abu Dhabi on the 10th. The US proposed linking an end to the Russia-Ukraine war with the establishment of a new “European security architecture,” prompting concern in Europe that the move could benefit Russia; Moscow welcomed it.

Facts:
- US, Russian and Ukrainian representatives begin 2 days of closed-door talks in Abu Dhabi on the 10th
- 2 days of closed-door talks
- First direct talks since February
- The NATO-Russia Council, established in 2002
- But it was suspended after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014
- The talks on the 10th lasted about 5 hours

## Rubio says US has severely damaged Iran's economy; no need to resume large-scale military action for now

- Published: 2026-11-11T03:59:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202611110006.aspx
- anchor: #n3826976

US Secretary of State Rubio said US economic sanctions on Iran have been highly effective and severely damaged its economy, so there is no need to resume large-scale military action against Tehran for now; the US military is ready if Iran crosses a red line.

Facts:
- Group of Seven
- 1151111

## Huang Renxun's affair allegation drags 輝達 down more than 6%; market value plunges, falling behind 蘋果 and 微軟

- Published: 2026-11-11T03:36:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611110005.aspx
- anchor: #n3826915
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、NVIDIA、蘋果、Apple、微軟、Microsoft、中央社

輝達 CEO Huang Renxun acknowledged an extramarital affair, prompting a board investigation and sending 輝達 shares down more than 6%. Its market value shed more than US$400 billion, dropping to third place globally behind 蘋果 and 微軟.

Facts:
- Down 6.3%
- US$167.35
- More than US$400 billion
- About NT$13.2 trillion
- Down 0.4%
- US$543.25

## Inflation exceeds expectations; Treasury yields surge across the board, with a 2-tick rate hike feared in December

- Published: 2026-11-11T03:05:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202611110004.aspx
- anchor: #n3826774
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、CNBC、道瓊、英格蘭銀行、高盛資產管理公司

After US October CPI came in higher than expected, Treasury yields surged across the board, with the 10-year yield breaking above 5%. Federal Reserve Governor Waller said a 2-tick rate hike may be needed in December if inflation remains elevated.

Facts:
- The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield again broke through the key psychological threshold of 5%
- Rose more than 14 basis points
- Reached 5.004%
- Rose more than 10 basis points
- Reached 5.364%
- Rose more than 20 basis points
- Reached 4.755%
- A 24-year high
- Up 0.4% month over month
- The forecast of 0.3%
- September's 0.6%
- Core CPI rose 0.3% month over month
- Market expectations of 0.2%
- The biggest rate hike since 2022
- Raised rates by 2 notches
- A 2-tick rate hike (50 basis points)
- Raise interest rates by 1 notch
- A 1-tick rate hike (25 basis points)
- To persist through 2027

## AI chips bought but potentially unusable! 微軟 lobbies Trump not to ban Chinese optical communications components

- Published: 2026-11-11T05:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6657705
- anchor: #n3827037
- Companies mentioned: 微軟、MSFT-US、Cleanview、資訊科技產業協會、ITI、Counterpoint Research、新易盛、中際旭創、300502-CN、300308-CN、美國創新基金會、Coherent、COHR-US、Lumentum、LITE-US、摩根士丹利、MS-US、美國聯邦通訊委員會、FCC、美國國防部

微軟 is lobbying the Trump administration not to ban Chinese optical communications components, warning that AI chips could sit idle without connectivity equipment, undermining US leadership in AI.

Facts:
- 微軟 is lobbying the Trump administration to halt plans to restrict imports of Chinese-made optical transceiver modules.
- China accounts for about two-thirds of the global optical transceiver module market.
- The Trump administration is considering a ban on Chinese-made optical transceiver modules with a transmission speed of 3.2Tbps.
- 微軟 currently has 35 data centers under construction in the United States, with another 134 in the planning stage.
- 中際旭創 has been added to the 美國國防部 list of Chinese military companies.
- 資訊科技產業協會 (ITI) wrote to FCC on Aug. 13, urging it not to add optical transceiver modules to the trade blacklist.
- Bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill in September seeking to ban the federal government from using China-made optical transceiver modules in sensitive systems.

## Were AI stocks unfairly punished? 超微 and Coherent rebound 29% after plunge—what does Wall Street think?

- Published: 2026-11-11T04:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6657838
- anchor: #n3827038
- Companies mentioned: 超微、Coherent、標普500指數、博通、Comfort Systems、邁威爾、Lumentum、巴隆周刊、輝達、微晶片科技、摩根士丹利、William Blair

AI stocks were sold off after the U.S. midterm elections, but 超微 and Coherent rebounded about 29%. Wall Street sees the market reaction as excessive, expecting only project delays rather than a break in the investment trend.

Facts:
- 超微 (AMD-US) and Coherent (COHR-US) have both risen about 29% since the Nov. 5 close, ranking first and second among 標普500指數 constituents by gains.
- 博通 (AVGO-US) rose 12% over the same period, while Comfort Systems (FIX-US), which provides air-conditioning and electromechanical systems services, gained 15%.
- 邁威爾 (MRVL-US) and Lumentum (LITE-US) rebounded 15% and 16%, respectively.
- The selling pressure stemmed from Democrats taking control of Congress, raising market concerns that tighter data center regulation could slow AI construction.
- 摩根士丹利 believes the ultimate impact may be that some projects are pushed from 2028 to 2029, rather than an interruption to overall capital-spending growth.
- Among Philadelphia Semiconductor Index constituents, only 輝達 (NVDA-US) and 微晶片科技 (MCHP-US) have yet to rise.

## Even 輝達’s lone bear backs him! Analyst warns: Ousting Jensen Huang would be bad for everyone.

- Published: 2026-11-11T04:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6657837
- anchor: #n3826916
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、Seaport Research、Megaspeed、CoreWeave

Seaport Research analyst Jay Goldberg maintains a “sell” rating on 輝達 but has publicly opposed replacing CEO Jensen Huang over suspicions of Chinese intelligence activity. Goldberg said Huang’s role would be difficult to replace and that ousting him would cause significant harm to the company.

Facts:
- Seaport Research analyst Jay Goldberg is the only Wall Street analyst to give 輝達 a “sell” rating.
- Jay Goldberg opposes replacing Jensen Huang, saying that forcing him out over the controversy would be the wrong decision for everyone involved.
- A total of 73 research analysts on Wall Street currently follow 輝達.
- The New York Times reported that Jensen Huang’s relationship with former Megaspeed executive Huang Le is linked to suspicions of Chinese intelligence activity.
- U.S. intelligence agencies believe Huang Le is a collaborator with China’s intelligence apparatus, but she is not related to Jensen Huang.
- Jensen Huang has actively cultivated ties with the Trump administration over the past two years, including attending a meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping.
- 輝達 has a flat management structure, with dozens of executives reporting directly to Jensen Huang.

## Office territory under attack! Claude launches new office tools as 微軟 shares plunge 3% intraday.

- Published: 2026-11-11T03:16:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6657839
- anchor: #n3826917
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、微軟、MSFT-US

Anthropic launched Claude Sheets, Whiteboards and Data office tools on Tuesday in a bid to enter a market dominated by 微軟. The move sparked market concerns, sending 微軟 shares down more than 2.5% intraday and reflecting the potential threat AI poses to traditional office software.

Facts:
- Anthropic launched several Claude office tools on Tuesday covering spreadsheets, digital whiteboards and data dashboards.
- Claude Sheets lets users work with AI to build spreadsheets, organize data and edit formulas.
- Claude Data can connect to enterprise data sources to build dashboards and visual analytics.
- Anthropic is moving forward with an initial public offering (IPO) and has updated its regulatory filings.

## Should you hold off on buying the dip in 輝達? Foreign media commentary highlights three major questions behind the Jensen Huang controversy.

- Published: 2026-11-11T02:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6657795
- anchor: #n3826654
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、NVDA-US、QTR’s Fringe Finance、ZeroHedge、The Information、上海世紀立通、Culper Research

A controversy involving 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang has weighed on the stock. Commentary says leadership stability, Chinese demand and management credibility are in question, and advises investors to stay on the sidelines for now.

Facts:
- 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang has been caught up in suspicions of an extramarital affair and Chinese intelligence activity, sending the stock lower.
- Financial commentary platform QTR’s Fringe Finance says the risks from the controversy extend to leadership stability, demand in China and management credibility.
- Huang Le reportedly built a corporate network spanning China and Singapore that helped ship at least US$7.5 billion worth of chips to China.
- 輝達’s board currently supports Jensen Huang, and an independent investigation is underway.

## Minutes of the 212th Labor Policy Council Working Conditions Subcommittee, October 14, 2026

- Published: 2026-11-10T19:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77343.html
- anchor: #n3828235

## Minutes of the 8th Study Group on Medical Assistance, Health Management Support, and Related Matters

- Published: 2026-11-10T19:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_77344.html
- anchor: #n3828234

## Summary of Minister Ibayashi's press conference

- Published: 2026-11-10T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/interview/daijin261110.html
- anchor: #n3828440

## 寶山第二水庫(放水至 石井溪)：自由溢流（新竹市,新竹縣）

- Published: 2026-11-11T03:18:40+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_20261111021840_0000&info=20044590
- anchor: #n3827182

## 株式会社マシュマロエンタメ (M2IE) completely overhauls its corporate website, becoming a company that builds its business around creators and fully embraces AI

- Published: 2026-11-11T05:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000144699.html
- anchor: #n3827387
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マシュマロエンタメ、M2IE、Tonakai、Tonakai OS、Tonakai App、AI Play、Google、TikTok

株式会社マシュマロエンタメ (M2IE) completely overhauled its corporate website in November 2026 and moved to the new domain “m2ie.com.” It highlighted its commitment to fully embracing AI and developing its business around creators, and launched Tonakai, an AI platform specializing in influencer marketing, and AI Play, an AI creator community.

Facts:
- More than 200 client companies
- It works directly with more than 7,000 creators
- The workload is expected to be reduced by about 80%
- M2IE has data on more than 80,000 Japanese creators
- More than 800 AI creators are part of the AI Play network
- Of those, about 200 continue to work with the company on client projects
- Total followers on X of creators in AI Play: 6.76 million
- Capital: 20 million yen

## 11/11 Morning News Brief | 台積電 approves record quarterly dividend of “this amount”; old farmers’ allowance raised to “NT$15,000 per month” and sent to the president for promulgation; 好市多 extends Black Friday for the first time to “14 days,” starting 11/23.

- Published: 2026-11-11T03:33:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11180437
- anchor: #n3826977
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、Anthropic、OpenAI、好市多、輝達

台積電 announced a record dividend of NT$9 per share for the third quarter and an investment in an AI startup; the legislature passed an increase in the old farmers’ allowance to NT$15,000; 好市多 extended its Black Friday promotion to 14 days.

Facts:
- 台積電’s third-quarter cash dividend is NT$9 per share, a record high.
- 台積電 reported consolidated third-quarter revenue of about NT$1.4942 trillion and after-tax net income of about NT$763 billion.
- 好市多’s annual Black Friday event will be extended from 7 days to 14 days for the first time, running from Nov. 23 to Dec. 6.
- 台積電 approved a capital budget of about US$40.9 billion for advanced processes, advanced packaging and facility construction.