# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-16 00:00–03:00 JST One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 11 items from 1 source; Japan, 9 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## Trump proposes a Trump-Xi meeting, expects Xi Jinping to “give me a big hug” - Published: 2026-04-16T02:25:06+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604160004.aspx - anchor: #n119311 U.S. President Trump said China had agreed to supply weapons to Iran. He also said he expects a “big hug” at his meeting with President Xi Jinping. Trump added that Xi was “very pleased” about reopening the energy shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. ## Markets weigh outlook for Middle East conflict; European stocks mixed - Published: 2026-04-16T01:37:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604160003.aspx - anchor: #n119310 European major stock markets were mixed and oil prices rose amid uncertainty over Middle East ceasefire talks and concerns about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. ## Dubai’s Burj Al Arab hotel to undergo 18-month renovation; employees confirm temporary closure - Published: 2026-04-16T01:18:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604160002.aspx - anchor: #n119308 Dubai’s Burj Al Arab hotel will temporarily close for a major renovation lasting 18 months. Employees said the plan is unrelated to a fire on the exterior wall caused by drone debris last month. It will be the hotel’s first major renovation since it opened in 1999. ## Suspected food poisoning at National Taiwan College of Performing Arts; Taipei dispatches investigators - Published: 2026-04-16T01:17:08+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604150371.aspx - anchor: #n119309 - Companies mentioned: 鏡週刊、国立台湾戯曲学院、台北市衛生局 A suspected mass food poisoning incident occurred at 国立台湾戯曲学院, and 台北市衛生局 has begun an investigation. ## If Powell remains Fed chair, Trump says, “I’ll fire him” - Published: 2026-04-16T00:30:51+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604150370.aspx - anchor: #n119307 トランプ米大統領は、FRB議長のパウエル氏に対し、任期満了後に辞任しない場合は解任すると圧力をかけた。パウエル氏の任期は5月中旬に満了する。 ## Trump does not rule out scrapping U.S.-UK trade deal; UK prime minister says, “I will not yield” - Published: 2026-04-16T00:21:49+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604150369.aspx - anchor: #n119302 - Companies mentioned: Sky News (英スカイニュース)、The Mirror (英デイリー・ミラー)、BBC Radio 5 (英BBC) U.S. President Trump suggested scrapping the U.S.-UK trade deal in retaliation for Britain’s refusal to support the war against Iran. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would not yield. ## “NO GOOD！歐吉桑” promotion in Malaysia; premiere red carpet turns into a dance floor - Published: 2026-04-16T00:19:47+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202604150368.aspx - anchor: #n119303 - Companies mentioned: 光華日報、星洲網、東方ONLINE、聯合早報 As the film “NO GOOD！欧吉桑（おじさん）,” about a midlife crisis, prepares to open in Malaysia and Singapore, its lead cast held a major promotional event in Malaysia. ## “Thanks, coach, for not calling for a bunt”: Zhang Zhengyu hits game-winning single amid slump - Published: 2026-04-16T00:19:44+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604150367.aspx - anchor: #n119304 - Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊 (Wei Chuan Dragons)、富邦悍將隊 (Fubon Guardians) In Taiwan’s professional baseball league, the Wei Chuan Dragons beat the Fubon Guardians 1-0 in 10 innings on Zhang Zhengyu’s game-winning hit. Zhang, who had been in a slump, thanked his coach for calling for an aggressive swing. ## Zhang Zhengyu delivers key hit in extra innings as Dragons edge Guardians 1-0 - Published: 2026-04-16T00:16:17+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604150365.aspx - anchor: #n119306 In the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL), the Wei Chuan Dragons faced the Fubon Guardians. The teams were scoreless through 9 innings, but the Dragons’ Zhang Zhengyu hit the game-winning single in the top of the 10th to secure a 1-0 victory. ## Chen Wen-pu wins 100-meter gold at Singapore track meet, falls 0.06 seconds short of Asian Games qualifying mark - Published: 2026-04-16T00:06:17+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604150366.aspx - anchor: #n119305 - Companies mentioned: 中華民国陸上協会 台湾の短距離走者・陳玟溥がシンガポール陸上オープン男子100mで10秒26の大会新記録で金メダルを獲得した。 ## Reports say tracking device was placed on Lee Chien-lung’s car; New Taipei police, who have received no report, plan to visit - Published: 2026-04-15T23:56:17+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604150364.aspx - anchor: #n119294 - Companies mentioned: 中国国民党、新北市政府警察局 In response to reports that a tracking device had been placed on the car of KMT Vice Chairman Lee Chien-lung, New Taipei police said they would contact him to hear the details and check on his safety. ## Automates working-hours management required under the improvement standards notice and the Labor Standards Act. Hacobu launches a working-hours management feature for its vehicle management service, MOVO Fleet. - Published: 2026-04-16T00:10:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000394.000018703.html - anchor: #n119295 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社Hacobu The summary of this item is not shown ## Match results: “Daicel Blind Soccer Week 2026 in Umekita” and “IBSA Women’s Blind Soccer Asian Championship 2026 in Umekita”—Japan’s women’s national team beats Australia 5-0 in its opening match! - Published: 2026-04-16T00:08:53+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000158910.html - anchor: #n119296 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイセル Japan’s women’s blind soccer team beat Australia 5-0 in its opening match of the “IBSA Women’s Blind Soccer Asian Championship 2026 in Umekita.” ## [Gunma Crane Thunders: Match results] 4/15 (Wed.) vs. サンロッカーズ渋谷, Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2025-26 season - Published: 2026-04-16T00:03:45+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000116683.html - anchor: #n119297 - Companies mentioned: サンロッカーズ渋谷 Report on the Gunma Crane Thunders’ match results for April 15. The team, based in Ota City and committed to bringing energy to Gunma through basketball, shares its latest news. ## Announcement: “Jupiter Spring Sale 2026” for Nintendo Switch™ - Published: 2026-04-16T00:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000130182.html - anchor: #n119301 - Companies mentioned: 任天堂株式会社、株式会社ジュピター The “Jupiter Spring Sale 2026” for Nintendo Switch™ has been announced. It aims to take on new challenges in entertainment. ## The salesperson who ranked last among 5,000 stopped selling—and became a top performer after being asked, “What if you stopped selling?” - Published: 2026-04-16T00:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000142352.html - anchor: #n119300 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社新星出版社、富永興文堂（旧社名） Shinsei Publishing, with a history spanning 100 years, has released information about the business guidebook “The Salesperson Who Ranked Last Among 5,000 Became a Top Performer After ‘What If You Stopped Selling?’ Led to Soaring Sales,” which recounts a real-life transformation from a struggling salesperson to a top performer. ## Chicken breast is growing in popularity for being affordable, healthy and high in protein. A satisfying chicken-breast recipe book is here, with dishes you can enjoy right down to the last bite—even from a 2 kg pack! - Published: 2026-04-16T00:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000142352.html - anchor: #n119299 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社新星出版社、富永興文堂 Shinsei Publishing has released a new recipe book to help readers enjoy every last bite of chicken breast, a popular, affordable, high-protein ingredient. ## 〈JALUX〉Promoting “human capital management” with videos that convey the appeal of each individual, just as they are - Published: 2026-04-16T00:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000258.000038921.html - anchor: #n119298 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社JALUX A company that supports corporate branding has helped JALUX promote its human capital management efforts through video production. ## Japan’s first※ wellness salon where pets and people can unwind together. PETUNE TOKYO, combining pet massage and head spa treatments, opens a 2-minute walk from Hiroo Station - Published: 2026-04-15T23:40:45+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000173272.html - anchor: #n119292 - Companies mentioned: ヒルミックス ヒルミックス has opened PETUNE TOKYO, Japan’s first wellness salon combining pet massage and head spa treatments, in Hiroo. It aims to promote the health and happiness of pets and their owners. ## ギブクリエーション、26卒新入社員が京都・伏見稲荷大社で社外研修。だるまに「1年目の決意」を刻む。 - Published: 2026-04-15T23:35:15+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000179660.html - anchor: #n119293 ギブクリエーションが26卒新入社員向けに京都・伏見稲荷大社で社外研修を実施。だるまに1年目の決意を刻み、イノベーションカンパニーを目指す。