https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 940 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 22 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/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51712Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA restaurant at O Park Ogose, operated by 株式会社温泉道場, will begin offering free baby food for infants on weekends starting April 11, 2026. The initiative supports families with children when they go out. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51711Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人JapanBlockchainWeek has confirmed that “Japan Blockchain Week 2026” will be held. The international event will bring leaders from the global blockchain industry together in Tokyo. Details are expected to be announced later. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51710Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社PeopleX has published the book “A Guide to HR AX — Foundational Knowledge for Opening Up a Path to Success.” The release contains no text, only images, but appears to offer knowledge about accelerated transformation in the HR field. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51709Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESトヨクモクラウドコネクト株式会社 has officially released the “Review UI Plugin,” designed for reviewing benefit and subsidy applications. It displays only the information needed, improving review speed and accuracy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51785Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:56:14 +0900JapanPR TIMESモノリス法律事務所 has hired 6 newly qualified lawyers from the 78th cohort, expanding its team to 30 in total. It will significantly strengthen its capacity to handle IT legal affairs and cross-border cases. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51787Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESセンダ技研 unveiled its urban motorcycle garage, “Micro Garage,” at the 5th Nagoya Motorcycle Show 2026. This innovative solution fits a compact car and a motorcycle in the space of 1 parking spot. Its core technology, the TT360 motorcycle stand, makes it easy to move even heavy, large motorcycles and is patent-pending. Reservations open April 10, 2026; the standard set costs 990,000 yen, including tax, and delivery is scheduled for June 2026. The product received an encouragement award at the 6th Tokyo Senior Business Grand Prix 2025 in January 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51786Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Delight surveyed 500 recruitment professionals about AI adoption. The survey found that 95% of respondents felt AI had reduced their workload, and that using the time saved for “core work,” such as strategic planning, was improving the quality of recruitment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51788Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:49:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本ペット防災協会 has been established and will hold its 1st founding press conference on May 20, 2026. It will announce a new disaster-prevention model aimed at solving the problem of “stranded pets” during disasters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51789Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:46:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Helpful has launched “Store Inventory Viewer,” an app that displays brick-and-mortar inventory in real time on Shopify e-commerce sites. The app is expected to improve the efficiency of omnichannel operations and enhance the customer experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51439Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:40:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESTWOSTONE&Sons has established a new company, “TWOSTONE Financial Technologies,” and launched “Mid-CASH,” an invoice prepayment service for freelancers. The service aims to address cash flow challenges and support flexible working styles. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51443Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ROBOT PAYMENT’s subscription management system “Subsc Pay” has been adopted by “STUDIO LUX,” a newly established dance school by Sega Sammy Holdings. This is expected to automate tuition management and payment operations at the dance school, scheduled to open in January 2026, easing back-office workloads and substantially reducing management costs. Founded in 2000, ROBOT PAYMENT is a financial solutions company with annual payment processing volume of more than 200 billion yen. Sega Sammy Holdings is a comprehensive entertainment group established in 2004 through the integration of Sega and Sammy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51442Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESかっこ株式会社 (Cacco) has consolidated its “O-MOTION” service for detecting fraudulent logins at financial institutions under the “O-PLUX” brand. It provides consistent fraud prevention measures in line with 金融庁 guidelines. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51441Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES京都の山田製油 has launched additive-free “Sesame Cream (Black),” inspired by the sesame spreads trending in Europe. Together with the existing white version, the product is now available in 2 colors, offering a new food habit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51440Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ロコタビ has launched a “BPaaS Enablement Partner Program” for AI-related companies, providing resources that cover the operational phase of AI tools. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51444Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:38:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES喜助の湯, operated by キスケ株式会社 in Ehime Prefecture, has announced that it will keep admission fees unchanged through the end of September 2026 to contribute to the local community despite rising prices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51458Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn event bringing together 3 sweets brands from pavilions that drew crowds at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, will be held at Daimaru Umeda. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51457Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOffice Busters has launched “Circular Eco Lease,” a lease for new office furniture that keeps initial costs down by deducting the future purchase price in advance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51456Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTECHBLITZ will hold its online seminar “BLITZ LIVE” on April 15, 2026. Speakers from Jiangxin (匠新), an accelerator for Japan-China innovation, and SenseTime will take part. The event will discuss rapid technological advances in AI and manufacturing in China, as well as promoting open innovation by combining the strengths of Japanese and Chinese companies. It will also introduce cross-border collaboration and examples of technology adoption in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51455Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エムール began selling special-price sets combining its natural bamboo folding slatted bed “WABINE-侘寝-” with a choice of 2 types of mattresses on April 6, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51454Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Municipal AI zevo,” jointly developed by Shift Plus and Miyakonojo City, has been selected as a product for joint use of generative AI in Saitama Prefecture. This decision means it will be jointly used by 15 municipalities in Saitama Prefecture, promoting municipal digitalization and operational efficiency. Municipal AI zevo is a platform that enables the use of LLMs such as ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini in an LGWAN environment, and includes a wide range of features such as RAG, image generation, speech recognition, and sentiment analysis. It also integrates with the business chat tool LGTalk and the AI speech-recognition transcription tool eRex to support digital transformation in local governments. Shift Plus was established in December 2006 and, as of the end of August 2025, had implemented its hometown tax donation management system “LedgHOME” in more than 520 municipalities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51453https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51453Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDynamic Map Platform Co., Ltd. has unveiled a new logo to mark the 10th anniversary of its founding on June 13, 2026. The logo expresses its vision, “Modeling the Earth.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51452https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51452Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDr. Martens will hold a special exhibition at its WITH HARAJUKU store to mark 15 years of artist LiSA’s career. The event will feature displays of costumes and boots, as well as a giveaway campaign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51451https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51451Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESabc株式会社 will hold an online summit with audience participation on April 23, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary of CROSS FM’s radio program “Meme Forest.” The official website has also been launched. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51450https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51450Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMEN’S BIGI, operated by 株式会社ビギ, has launched a limited-edition collection in collaboration with COLE HAAN. It combines urban tailoring with footwear technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51449https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51449Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社IOBI and 兵庫県西脇市 have launched the “MILC Project,” a regional revitalization initiative using corporate hometown tax donations. It will raise funds from companies in the “100 Leading Regional Companies” program and invest in children and education. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51448https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51448Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESテクロ株式会社 will speak at a seminar hosted by 株式会社Emooove on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The seminar will cover follow-up strategies and the use of IS to convert leads generated at trade shows and on websites into sales meetings. テクロ株式会社 President and CEO Hisato Amano will speak on “How to Build a Website Recommended by AI That Generates Sales Meetings [23% Increase in Document Requests],” explaining a website strategy that combines SEO and LLMO. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51447https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51447Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Premium Food Show will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 15 to 17, 2026, alongside “VEG FOOD EXPO,” a collaborative event with NPO法人ベジプロジェクトジャパン. The event will feature “Vegan Selection,” dedicated to vegan foods, with 12 companies involved in vegan ingredients scheduled to exhibit. A seminar on how to promote your own products will also be held on April 17, featuring TV director Takahiro Shirakawa and Yoko Kawano, representative director of ベジプロジェクトジャパン. The 3-day exhibition expects more than 50,000 industry visitors. Admission is free with advance registration and costs 5,000 yen on the day. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51446https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51446Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社MQue, a deep-tech company originating from the University of Tokyo, has adopted “Microsoft Azure” as its R&D platform for complex fluid analysis and AI surrogate models. With support from 日本マイクロソフト, the company aims to accelerate the practical application of cutting-edge simulation technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51445Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMEST&Fアセットマネジメント株式会社が、車好き向けSNS「CarVibes®」に他SNSへの自動転載機能と、愛車を最大10台まで登録できる新機能を追加した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51459Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:23:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Kiei will exhibit at “AI Expo Spring 2026,” held on April 7 and 8, 2026, showcasing its “Quality and Technical Knowledge Transfer AI Agent” for the manufacturing industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51461Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社sumarch (KULABO) will hold a completed condominium renovation tour in Showa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on April 25 and 26, 2026. Visitors can experience actual examples of renovation work, including a wall-mounted kitchen and a design that makes use of existing pipes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51460Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Orthostatic Dysregulation Improvement Association surveyed 149 parents. It found that about 70% of children struggle to get up in the morning, while the possibility of OD (orthostatic dysregulation) and the need to consult a medical provider are often overlooked. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52369Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:28:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESThis is not a news article, but a webpage introducing 3M Taiwan’s “Command™ 無痕™” products. It contains information about adhesive hooks and storage products that do not damage walls, but is not content in an analyzable article format. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52366Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:14:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe website of “(ENLIV)恩莉芙,” a specialist brand of silicone hydrogel colored contact lenses. The content consists mainly of JavaScript code for tracking and analytics, and provides no specific information about the products or company. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52365Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:13:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESThis article provides structured data about 融德資產管理股份有限公司 (Longte Asset Management Corporation). The company provides asset management, tax calculation and legal consulting services, and has branches in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung. It also includes contact information and a website URL, and says the company aims to create long-term value for clients based on principles of integrity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52364Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:11:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESA reference to medium.com, an online publishing platform. The text contains no specific information beyond the domain name and no details about any particular article, author or topic. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52363Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:09:43 +0900JapanPR TIMESA redirect instruction to 永豐銀行’s website (bank.sinopac.com). The text consists only of the JavaScript code “location.href = 'http://bank.sinopac.com/sinopacBT/index.html';”. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51801Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:46:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn introduction to 保策通, an AI platform for insurance and wealth management advisers in Taiwan. It streamlines preparation before client meetings and automatically generates AI reports that comply with regulations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51800Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:41:44 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe website for Wave Taipei, an event space in Taipei. The text consists of technical JavaScript code and configuration information related to the website’s rendering and functions, and contains no specific description of the venue. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51790Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:26:20 +0900JapanPR TIMESStructured data for the homepage of the online store Buy Carl. It offers appliances, home decor, apparel and other products with free shipping. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51808Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:15:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn ‘electricity sharing’ model is gaining traction in Czechia, where surplus power generated by household solar panels is matched with users in need through an ‘energy matchmaking platform.’ The platform uses algorithms to pair small-scale electricity producers with households seeking cheaper power, allowing them to share electricity even when they are hundreds of kilometers apart. More than 4,000 people have successfully been matched, with over 64 GWh of electricity exchanged. The model was introduced in August 2024, and demand continues to grow as solar installations increase and awareness spreads. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52267Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:55:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASurging demand for AI data centers is expected to drive Samsung Electronics’ first-quarter operating profit up 755% year on year to a record high. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52268Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan government official Liu Shih-fang cited figures showing that the number of people acquiring Taiwanese nationality is about 3 times the number losing it, rejecting some media reports of a “rush to obtain overseas passports.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52269Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:41:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer U.S. President Trump claimed that a large number of guns sent to support anti-government protesters in Iran had been diverted, and warned that those involved would pay for it. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52270Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA8 Chinese warships, 1 government vessel and 1 military aircraft were detected around Taiwan, and Taiwan’s 国軍 is monitoring the situation and responding. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52271https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52271Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATSMC shares rose, lifting its market capitalization past Saudi Aramco’s to rank sixth in the world. Gains in U.S. stocks and demand for advanced processes were cited as factors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52272Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan stocks surged more than 600 points in early trading, breaking through the 33,000 mark, with the weighted index reaching 33,223.71 points. TSMC shares rose NT$40 to NT$1,850, lifting its market value back to NT$47.97 trillion and contributing 317 points to the benchmark. Hon Hai and Delta Electronics also gained. Investors played down concerns about an escalation in the US-Iran conflict, and all major US indexes closed higher on the 6th. TSMC’s ADR also rose 0.8%. Its ADR market value reached $1.77 trillion, surpassing Saudi Aramco and returning to 6th place globally. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52273https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52273Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:20:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAArtist Chen Chao-pao died at 10:30 a.m. on April 5, 2026, from acute pneumonia triggered by influenza. He was 78. Born in Tianzhong Township, Changhua County, in 1948, he showed a talent for drawing from an early age. After completing military service, he debuted as a cartoonist and published serial comics in Crown Magazine and the United Daily News. After holding his first solo exhibition in 1979, he moved with his family to Paris in 1983 to pursue his art, developing a distinctive style that blended modern ink painting and oil painting. Chen returned to Taiwan in 2002 and taught at the National Taiwan University of Arts. In 2021, he held a major solo exhibition at the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52274https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52274Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:11:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAReports said that a Japanese national believed to be the head of NHK’s Tehran bureau, who had been detained in Iran in January, was released. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52275https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52275Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe New Taiwan dollar rose 5.2 cents against the U.S. dollar, opening at 31.92 yuan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52276https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n52276Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIEA Executive Director Birol warned of a “Black April” crisis due to the situation in the Middle East, while predicting that it would accelerate the shift to renewable energy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51803Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:52:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz. China opposes the use of force and says a ceasefire should be reached as soon as possible. Iran has effectively closed the strait since the US and Israel launched attacks on the country, sending international oil prices soaring. The Bahrain-led resolution has been revised several times, with all explicit authorization for the use of force removed. The latest draft encourages coordinated defensive measures to ensure safe navigation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China is willing to work with Russia to help de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, adding that a ceasefire is the key to resolving the Strait of Hormuz issue. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51804Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:31:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. stocks rose despite tensions in the Middle East. Taiwan stocks, meanwhile, fell, as analysts cited pressure on the market from persistently high oil prices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51805Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中央気象署 issued a dense fog advisory, and Wu Der-rong urged caution over changing weather and heavy rain in northern Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51806Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire broke out late at night in a 3-story house in Taiping District, Taichung City. 4 people were taken to hospital after inhaling smoke, but were alert. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51807Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAService on the Taiwan Railways line between Rinan and Dajia was temporarily suspended after bamboo beside the tracks fell toward the overhead wires, causing a power outage. Service resumed about 1 hour later. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51809Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer U.S. President Trump criticized NATO as a “paper tiger” and revived his interest in buying Greenland, while also expressing dissatisfaction with allies’ responses to the confrontation with Iran. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51802Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:58:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Agriculture announced that WOAH has formally approved Taiwan’s return to African swine fever-free status. Premier Cho Jung-tai instructed officials to stabilize prices. The Ministry of Economic Affairs is coordinating with CPC and Formosa Plastics to increase production, while the Ministry of Agriculture is taking measures to support farmers and fishers. The Central Weather Administration forecast rain across Taiwan on the 7th, with locally heavy rain in the north; conditions are expected to stabilize on the 8th. A National Security Bureau report detailed pressure from China on Taiwan, including Chinese military aircraft operating near Taiwan, incursions by Chinese coast guard vessels and online cognitive warfare. The National Atomic Research Institute is studying small modular reactors (SMRs), with the goal of generating electricity by 2035. A food poisoning outbreak linked to spring rolls at Zhengyi Market in Kaohsiung has sent 140 people to seek medical care, and the business has been fined. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51436Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn Italy’s Salento region, a distinctive foraging culture of gathering wild plants and snails has taken root against a history of poverty. The culture has made local residents experts on seasonal vegetables and offers visitors opportunities to experience it through activities such as cooking classes at farms. Salento is also known for sweet desserts, iced coffee with almond milk and handmade pasta. The region was once devastated by an olive tree disease, but is now working to combat the disease and maintain the quality of its olive oil. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51435Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIranian Foreign Minister Araghchi warned that damage to infrastructure would affect global energy supplies and the economy, and vowed to retaliate. The conflict has stalled diplomatic engagement between Brazilian President Lula and US President Trump, while talks on agricultural tariffs have hit an impasse. Soaring energy prices are directly affecting Brazilians’ cost of living: diesel prices rose 45% in 11 days, prompting the government to introduce tax cuts and an export surcharge. State-owned Petrobras announced a plan to achieve diesel self-sufficiency within 5 years. The war could also affect Brazil’s October election, shifting the campaign focus to leadership in a crisis. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51437Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGermany’s manufacturing industry is accelerating its shift toward defense production, with about 17% of manufacturers involved in the defense industry’s value chain. The automotive sector has the highest participation, with about 36% of companies involved directly or indirectly. German defense spending is expected to exceed €108 billion in 2026 and rise to about €152 billion in 2029. The government has amended the constitution to loosen the ‘debt brake’ restrictions, ensuring companies receive stable, long-term orders. Volkswagen is in talks with an Israeli state-owned defense company about converting an idle factory to produce equipment related to the Iron Dome missile defense system. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p10.html#n51438Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:21:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn Easter Monday, the nationwide average price of diesel in Germany rose to about €2.48 per liter, setting a record. To address fuel price fluctuations, Germany introduced a new rule on April 1 allowing gas stations to raise prices only once a day, at noon, but prices have continued to climb. The federal government is speeding up work on relief measures, considering either a cut in vehicle taxes or cash subsidies through a ‘direct payment mechanism.’ Although a vehicle tax cut has faced criticism over unequal distribution, the direct payment mechanism is seen as more immediate and equitable. Decisions are expected after the Easter holiday.