AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-14 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 183 items from 6 sources; Japan, 39 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Latest on the nationwide NT$10,000 handout! “Finance Ministry says the money could arrive as soon as this date”; ATM and post office cash pickup dates revealed; 7 regions offer up to NT$10,000 morehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886938Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:05:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Executive Yuan has budgeted NT$235.7 billion for a NT$10,000 cash handout, which could be distributed before Lunar New Year in 2027 at the earliest. The Ministry of Finance said there are insufficient funds to increase the amount to NT$20,000, with resources covering only 6%-13% of the demand. Opposition party proposals are still awaiting review. Two weeks until election day: Chang Chia-chun urges judicial neutrality and no election interference; supporters mobilize voters to guard against dirty trickshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886939Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:02:47 +0900Taiwan風傳媒With two weeks left until the election, Yunlin County magistrate candidate Chang Chia-chun publicly called on judicial and investigative agencies to strictly maintain neutrality and avoid interfering in the election or becoming political enforcers. She also stressed that the past scandal in which an investigator allegedly instructed someone to commit perjury must not happen again. She said the best way to guard against election dirty tricks is for supporters to turn out in force, making illegal tactics ineffective through high voter turnout, and listed the 10 dirty tricks identified by the KMT caucus as a warning to voters. Today’s (11/14) top news! Government gives out “consumer vouchers worth up to NT$1,000” / No more health insurance premiums! Good news for seniors in 16 counties and cities / This is the top private universityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886940Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:01:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒政府於11月14日宣布發放最高1000元消費券，限量4000份，適用新竹縣指定旅宿，並提供65歲以上長輩健保費補助。QS亞洲大學排名揭曉，桃園某私立大學在非醫科私校中排名第一。天氣鋒面通過，全台午後變天，下周三東北季風帶來低溫。 Paraguay digital bank collapse scandal widens! Former president Peña accused of criminal conspiracy, faces up to 15 years in prisonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886941Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:00:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Paraguayan prosecutors confirmed they have located overseas assets belonging to failed digital bank Ueno Bank and plan to add a criminal conspiracy charge against former president Peña. Peña is accused of abusing his power to benefit the bank and could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted. Jensen Huang resignation storm widens! Friend Liang Jianhou’s company also comes under scrutiny as 美超微 rushes to issue a statement distancing itselfhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886532Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:35:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒美超微 issued a statement denying any connection to Singapore-based Megaspeed, which is implicated in the case, and rebutting accusations that it has been uncooperative with the investigation. It said it is fully cooperating with the cross-border probe to stabilize market confidence. 50 stores in 5 years, targeting revenue of NT$2 billion! 雄獅欣食旅 aims for a 2032 IPO as new brand GIMME enters Xinyi Districthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886533Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:31:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒欣食旅, part of the 雄獅集團, has launched new brand GIMME in Xinyi District, with plans to open 50 stores in 5 years, surpass NT$2 billion in revenue and pursue a 2032 IPO. APEC set to open in Shenzhen! Trump-Xi talks will not address Jensen Huang controversy; Elon Musk to accompany Trump on China visithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886534Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Trump is set to travel to Shenzhen for APEC and meet with Xi Jinping, with Elon Musk accompanying him. The White House confirmed that a trilateral summit involving the United States, China and Russia will take place, and stressed that the Jensen Huang controversy will not affect the trip. Talks will focus on implementing existing trade agreements, not export controls. A 全聯 convenience store purchase and a gas fill-up both won NT$10 million! Check the locations for the 17 winning NT$10 million receipts, as the 財政部 releases detailshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886535Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:28:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 財政部 announced the winning results for the July-August 2026 uniform invoice lottery, with 17 NT$10 million prizes going to customers of retailers including 全聯, 7-ELEVEN, 全家, 中油 and Uber. Winners have until Jan. 5, 2027, to claim their prizes. The ministry encouraged people to set up automatic transfers through cloud invoice carriers to simplify the process. December rate hike now a certainty! Ruan Muhua pinpoints key factors for stocks and bonds: “Two major indicators” will determine the U.S. stock market’s next move—not just how many rate hikeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886536Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:26:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A scandal over 輝達 founder Jensen Huang’s affair has widened, while the U.S. October CPI came in above expectations, sending Treasury yields soaring and pushing market expectations of a December rate hike to 100%. Financial expert Ruan Muhua said the key to the U.S. stock market’s next move is not how many rate hikes there will be, but the policy path shown in the Federal Reserve’s dot plot and inflation expectations. TV dramas fooled you for a lifetime! Portrait of Bao Qingtian revealed: his real appearance was “fair and refined”—a handsome scholar by any measurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886537Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Drawing on an old portrait from the Palace Museum collection and historical records, this article reveals that the historical Bao Zheng had a fair, refined appearance, quite unlike the dark-faced figure in dramas. His dark face and crescent-shaped forehead mark originated respectively in Ming-dynasty novels and the evolution of opera makeup in the late Qing dynasty. Many classic cases, including the “Execution of Chen Shimei,” were also fictional, helping clarify misconceptions about Bao Qingtian. Where can you find a restroom when stomach trouble strikes on the road? Don’t just head to a metro station! Locals share these 5 spots: clean, convenient and easy to findhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886352Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article rounds up places to use a restroom when stomach trouble strikes while you’re out, including metro stations, department stores, gas stations, convenience stores and public facilities, and outlines the advantages, drawbacks and details of using each. New traffic rules officially take effect! “1 motorcycle violation” will no longer be penalized: a guide to the latest rules across Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886353Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:58:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government will allow large motorcycles to park in public roadside motorcycle spaces across the city starting Nov. 1, 2026. Rules vary by county and city, and violations may be penalized. No need to rely on your husband! Women born under 3 zodiac signs grow wealthier in their later years, with many benefactors and built-in good fortune—many are secretly richhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886354Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article cites a report by 《搜狐》, saying that women born in the Years of the Ox, Rabbit and Pig may enjoy prosperity and good fortune in their later years thanks to traits such as frugality, diplomacy and an open-minded nature. It also lists relevant birth years for reference. Taiwan stocks in for a jolt next week? Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunges 3.4%, 輝達 falls again; expert flags major event Tuesday: no Huang Jen-hsun to ride to the rescuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886355Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:41:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks rebounded nearly 4,000 points this week with support from the National Stabilization Fund and the Financial Supervisory Commission's short-selling restrictions, ending 4 straight losing sessions. Foreign investors also ended 11 straight days of net selling. The U.S. Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 3.4%, while 輝達 shares continued to fall amid an alleged extramarital affair involving Huang Jen-hsun. The market is watching next Tuesday's earnings report. Government announces cash giveaway! ‘Shopping vouchers worth up to NT$1,000’ available nationwide through 11/30—how to apply and eligibility detailshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886356Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:37:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒新竹縣政府 has launched an expanded domestic tourism subsidy program. Taiwanese nationals who stay at designated partner accommodations and use the central government's weekday lodging subsidy can receive NT$500 in Zhuyou vouchers per room per night. Those staying 2 consecutive nights can receive up to NT$1,000. The offer is limited to 4,000 sets and is valid through Dec. 20, 2026. Taiwan still has 3 wooden railway stations! Built with cypress nearly a century ago, tickets to ‘Zhuifen Chenggong’ are snapped up by exam candidateshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886358Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article introduces 3 surviving wooden railway stations from the Japanese colonial period in Taiwan: Hsiangshan in Hsinchu, Zhuifen in Taichung and Zhutian in Pingtung. The stations preserve their historic character while also incorporating tourism and the revitalization of cultural assets, as seen in Zhuifen Station's auspicious tickets and the transformation of Zhutian Station Garden. Never use baking soda to clean your washing machine! Tan Tun-tzu uses 2 cheap household products to flush out a tubful of seaweed-like grime, with mold and dirt floating up on their ownhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886357Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Expert Tan Tun-tzu advises people not to use baking soda to clean washing machines because it can clump and clog the machine and has no disinfecting power. She recommends bleach for disinfection or soaking with sodium percarbonate to effectively remove seaweed-like black grime. Could Shen Po-yang shake up Lee Chuan's election prospects? Latest ‘New Taipei tidal wave poll’ released; Lin Cho-shui exclaims: a gap of 15 percentage pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886359Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:10:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒《鋒燦傳媒》 released a poll for the 2026 local elections for New Taipei mayor, showing Su Chiao-hui leading Lee Chuan by 8.4 percentage points. The survey found that 7.5% of voters changed their voting intentions under the influence of Shen Po-yang's ‘tidal wave’ effect. Scholars say the phenomenon reflects a divide between the values of a new generation and traditional politics. 喊超越藍綠卻困政黨利益？竹北整合拷問民眾黨初心https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886364Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:33:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Citing its poor polling and disputes over candidate coordination, the Taiwan People's Party announced it was withdrawing from its original cooperation agreement for the Zhubei mayoral race and insisted on nominating Chiu Chen-yuan. The article criticizes the party for failing to explain its coordination criteria transparently and questions whether it truly practices its stated ideal of transcending the blue-green divide. Officer hit by suspected drug-impaired driver while commuting to work, taken to hospital; driver referred for prosecution, fined NT$240,000 and license revoked | 公視新聞 PNNhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886595Sat, 14 Nov 2026 08:09:43 +0900Taiwan公視新聞A 25-year-old officer surnamed Lin from 彰化員林警分局 was hit by a man surnamed Huang who was suspected of driving under the influence of drugs while the officer was on his way to work. The officer suffered a head injury and was rushed to hospital for treatment. A saliva test showed the driver was positive for the Schedule I drug etomidate. He was referred for investigation, fined NT$240,000 and had his driver's license revoked. Diwali fireworks blanket New Delhi in smog; air pollution reaches ‘purple alert’ level | 公視新聞 PNNhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886596Sat, 14 Nov 2026 08:09:41 +0900Taiwan公視新聞Air pollution in India's capital, New Delhi, reached ‘purple alert’ levels after Diwali, due to fireworks, vehicle exhaust and stubble burning. The air quality index reached 296. Although the Supreme Court allowed green firecrackers to reduce pollution, their effectiveness remains in doubt. Does catching up on sleep over the weekend help? Data from 90,000 people debunks the myth: sleeping the right ‘golden hours’ is best for your heart - Heho健康https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/all/h3/2026-11-14T12/r1/index-en-p3.html#n3886775Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:40:57 +0900TaiwanHeho健康Medical research confirms that catching up on sleep over the weekend can help protect the heart and slow aging, but the key is to sleep no more than 2 hours extra and not sleep until noon.