https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 336 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 88 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/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66647Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:20:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA large quantity of food smuggled from China was uncovered in Kinmen. A man surnamed Chen is under investigation on suspicion of collecting food legally brought in by travelers and attempting to resell it. Concerns have been raised about threats to food safety and agricultural ecosystems. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66648Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:19:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中油 secured an alternative shipping route via the Red Sea amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. In April, 4 tankers will transport crude oil from the Red Sea. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66649Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA waste fire broke out at a landfill in Xuejia District, Tainan, after debris left by a storm accumulated and caught fire. The Environmental Protection Bureau quickly brought the blaze under control and issued an air-quality advisory, urging residents to take extra precautions. It also promoted proper waste sorting to prevent spontaneous combustion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66650Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:14:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAShohei Ohtani reached base in 42 consecutive games, tying the record for a Japanese player and coming just short of Ichiro Suzuki’s 43-game mark. He drove in a run with a hit and also received an intentional walk. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66653Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:13:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan National Security Bureau Director Tsai Ming-yen said the Chinese Communist Party has changed its infiltration strategy against Taiwan, expanding its focus from mid-ranking officers to rank-and-file service members. He said this points to infiltration activities becoming more systematic, planned and targeted. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66652Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:13:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨 spokesperson Wu Cheng said the Chinese Communist Party continues to use military intimidation against Taiwan, with Chinese military aircraft and vessels harassing the island and puncturing the “illusion of peace” promoted by 國民黨. Wu criticized 國民黨 for delaying arms purchases and the overall budget in the Legislative Yuan, harming national security. He stressed that Taiwan seeks peace but will not yield to Chinese intimidation, and recalled past occasions when the Chinese Communist Party had rebuked 國民黨. Wu urged 國民黨 to call on China to stop its verbal and military threats and to expedite review of arms purchases and the overall budget. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66651Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:13:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA旅美台籍投手沙子宸在高階1A先發5局失1分，無關勝敗。而莊陳仲敖在3A先發3.1局失4分，挨2轟吞敗，防禦率飆升至9.39。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66654Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:10:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Fifth Brigade of the Seventh Special Police Corps received a tip and formed a task force with the Taichung District Prosecutors Office to investigate the illegal logging of Taiwan cypress along the Daxueshan Forest Road. Police intercepted and arrested 3 suspects in the early hours of January 4, seizing more than 3800 kilograms of Taiwan cypress worth approximately NT$680,000. The suspects were detained without visitation because of concerns they might flee, destroy evidence or collude. The task force traced the operation to a timber buyer in Miaoli, where it found 17 pieces of valuable timber, including Taiwan incense cedar, Taiwan red cypress and Taiwan cypress, and summoned the alleged buyer, surnamed Chen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66656Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer U.S. President Trump called the 15-point agreement with Iran a “complete victory” in an interview with AFP. He also mentioned the possibility of mediation by China. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66655Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA華信航空董事長陳大鈞表示，因國際油價上漲，公司預計今年將虧損約6億元。他指出，高雄-花蓮航線搭載率僅2成，台中-花蓮約3成，兩航線全年預計虧損7000萬元。陳大鈞希望民航局能核准停飛花蓮兩航線，並將運能轉移至離島航線。他同時提到，國內線基本票價26年未漲，但營運成本持續增加。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66657Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEr Ya Publishing distribution director Chao Yen-chang clarified that reports claiming the publisher had “closed its doors” were false, stressing that the company is operating normally and continues to publish books this year. It also took part in the Taipei International Book Exhibition at the start of the year. He said founder Yin-ti is resting because of an eye condition but continues to write, and published his 85th book, “But Remember Impermanence,” this year. Chao also clarified reports that the rights had been returned to the author, saying this would cause difficulties for the publisher. Er Ya Publishing has published 908 books since its founding in 1975. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66658Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe fishing vessel “Chuan Chang Long 168” caught this year’s first “Su’ao First Bluefin Tuna,” weighing 276 kilograms. Captain Lin Yi-chun also earned the title last year. The Su’ao mayor stressed the importance of promoting the quality of Nanfang’ao bluefin tuna to safeguard fishermen’s livelihoods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66659Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:01:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe results of the “Fucheng Deqing Creek Design Drawing” project commissioned by 台南市文化局 were unveiled, restoring the landscape of the lost Deqing Creek basin. Based on old maps from the Qing dynasty and the Japanese colonial period, the drawings visualize the city's hydrological memory and cultural heritage, and are expected to be used in cultural education and city tours. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66660Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:59:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe cumulative number of people seeking medical care after a spring roll food-poisoning incident at Kaohsiung City's Zhengyi Market rose to 173. The vendor has been closed for 72 hours since April 5, taking into account the incubation period of Salmonella. Initial tests on 12 patients confirmed Salmonella infection, and Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital identified the pathogen as Salmonella group D. The Health Bureau reported that food safety penalty cases increased from 374 in 2020 to 569 in 2025, while total fines rose from NT$16.46 million to NT$65.088 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66661Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:57:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAReports alleged that Yucheng Intelligent, the winning bidder for a procurement contract to upgrade the next-generation medical system at Ministry of Health and Welfare hospitals, had Chinese capital behind it. The ministry categorically denied the allegation, saying that according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs' list, Yucheng Intelligent is not a Chinese-funded company. Shih Chung-liang stressed that the procurement was transparent and public and had been carried out in accordance with the Government Procurement Act, adding that legal action would be taken against anyone spreading false information. Yucheng Intelligent has also obtained ISO27701 and ISO27001 certifications, and is said to have no information security issues. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66673Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示CTI Engineering Co., Ltd. (securities code: 96210) filed an amended securities report for the 63rd fiscal year (2025/01/01-2025/12/31) on 2026/04/07. The document is listed as a semiannual report. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66672Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示CTI Engineering Co., Ltd. (securities code: 96210) filed an amended securities report for the 62nd fiscal year (2024/01/01-2024/12/31) on 2026/04/07. The document is listed as a semiannual report. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66671Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for the 4th period (2025/01/08-2026/01/07) covering beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts on 2026/04/07. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66670Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Tokio Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for the 14th period (2025/07/08-2026/01/07) covering beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts on 2026/04/07. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66669Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for the 6th period (2025/01/08-2026/01/07) covering beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts on 2026/04/07. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66668Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Tokio Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for the 15th period (2025/07/08-2026/01/07) covering beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts on 2026/04/07. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66667Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for the 10th period (2025/07/08-2026/01/07) covering beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts on 2026/04/07. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66666Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Tokio Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for the 2nd period (2025/01/08-2026/01/07) covering beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts on 2026/04/07. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-15/index-en-p5.html#n66665Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for the 8th fiscal period (2025/01/08-2026/01/07) concerning domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates on April 7, 2026.