https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 486 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 27 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/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132623Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:12:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Baishatun Mazu palanquin from Miaoli’s Gongtian Temple completed its pilgrimage to Beigang Chaotian Temple in Yunlin and began its return journey in the early hours of the 17th. People are anticipating a meeting with the Mazu of Dajia Zhenlan Temple, but Gongtian Temple said it would take Mazu’s instructions and traffic conditions into consideration. More than 460,000 devotees took part in this year’s pilgrimage. The palanquin is scheduled to arrive in Tongxiao, Miaoli County, on the afternoon of the 19th and return to Gongtian Temple on the afternoon of the 20th. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132625Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:07:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapanese pair figure skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, known as “RikuRyu,” suddenly announced their retirement after winning gold at the Milan Winter Olympics. The two said they would bring their competitive careers to a close but take on new challenges and continue contributing to the growth of pairs figure skating in Japan. They formed their partnership in 2019 and made history in 2023 as Japan’s first world champions in the discipline, completing a “golden grand slam.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132624Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:06:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s stock market opened 13.64 points higher on the 17th, with the weighted index at 37145.66. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132428Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:45:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAG7 finance ministers said they are prepared to address the economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz blockade and the war in the Middle East. French Finance Minister Lescure said the strait needs to be reopened, but not at any cost. The G7 stressed the need to quickly limit the damage the war in the Middle East is causing to the global economy and reiterated the urgent need for lasting peace. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132429Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:31:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) presented an upbeat outlook at its earnings briefing, but its ADR fell 3.13% and Taiwan stock index futures also declined. Investment advisers, however, said TSMC’s long-term capital spending and earnings outlook exceeded expectations, and that there was no need for panic in Taiwan’s stock market. AI demand remains strong, TSMC earned more than 2 per share in the first quarter and forecast 10% sales growth in the second quarter. TSMC is expanding 3nm production capacity in Taiwan, the United States and Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132359Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:27:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA4 members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee released a letter to Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan calling for the speedy passage of a special arms procurement bill. The letter said they hoped Taiwan’s political parties would quickly reach agreement on arms purchases and invest in critical capabilities to deter Chinese aggression. It also said the United States plans to announce new arms sales to Taiwan in the coming weeks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132362Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:23:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWeather expert Wu Der-rong said a front will pass from this afternoon into tomorrow, bringing localized, brief showers to northern and northeastern Taiwan. The area of rainfall is expected to expand tomorrow, with more notable rain in the north and east. Typhoon Sinlaku is also forecast to pose no threat to Taiwan or Japan. Sunny weather is expected from the 19th through the 21st, with conditions becoming unstable again from the 22nd. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132360Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:22:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe United States may delay weapons deliveries to some European countries as its stockpiles are depleted by the conflict with Iran. The countries affected include those in the Baltic and Scandinavian regions. The delays are prompting European countries to consider European-made weapons systems as alternatives to U.S.-made arms. The United States has stressed that these weapons are essential to the conflict in the Middle East. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132361Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:15:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA report by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) election observers said Hungary’s parliamentary election saw active civic participation and fierce competition, but the governing party blurred the line between the state and the party, creating an unfair playing field. The report stressed that the misuse of administrative resources, government propaganda, media bias and flaws in campaign finance rules undermined equal opportunity. Voter turnout reached a record high, but abuses of power by the governing party compromised the fairness of the election. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132363Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:14:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANetflix共同創辦人哈斯汀が董事長職を辞任すると発表し、株価が約9%急落した。この辞任は、競争激化と収益成長の鈍化、そしてワーナー・ブラザース・ディスカバリーとの合併交渉決裂という時期に重なった。Netflixは、第1四半期の1株当たり利益がアナリスト予想を下回ると予測し、四半期収益成長は過去1年間で最も遅いペースになると見込んでいる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132323Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:56:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA solo exhibition by Taiwanese artist Chang Ling, “If There Were a Hometown (If Home),” opened in Brussels. The exhibition will run at ODRADEK Residence XL from April 16 to May 15. Chang said that homeland is an abstract, dynamic process that is constantly added to, shifted and distorted. Hsieh Chih-wei, Taiwan’s representative to the EU and Belgium, also attended and emphasized the importance of cultural exchange to Taiwan’s diplomacy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132322https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132322Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:53:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADriven by the AI boom, Taiwan’s stock market capitalization reached $4.14 trillion, surpassing the UK. Meanwhile, a range of other news was reported, including political financing, the situation in the Middle East, tensions between the Philippines and China, social issues and system errors at financial institutions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260417-09/index-en-p6.html#n132324Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:46:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAItalian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tajani visited China and discussed bilateral economic and trade ties, as well as the Middle East and the war in Ukraine. Italy is concerned about stalled negotiations with Iran and a global energy crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and hopes China will play an active role in ending the conflict and starting negotiations. The 2 countries also discussed rebalancing trade and investment and removing barriers to Italian products entering the Chinese market.