# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-18 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 119 items from 2 sources; Japan, 4 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【緯創】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary WisLab EMS Corporation (WisLab) of the acquisition of real estate

- Published: 2026-04-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3231&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=144439&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140472

WisLab EMS Corporation, a consolidated subsidiary of 緯創, acquired a property in Fremont, California, United States, for US$61 million. The property covers 129,808 square feet and will meet business development and strategic planning needs. The board approved the transaction on April 16, 2026. The lease on the factory, previously rented by Alpha EMS Corporation, will end once the transaction is completed.

## 【敦吉】Announcement of the company's unaudited consolidated profit and loss information for the first quarter of 115

- Published: 2026-04-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2459&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=144042&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140471
- Companies mentioned: 敦吉科技股份有限公司

敦吉 (Audix) announced its consolidated results for the first quarter of fiscal 115 (company-prepared), reporting revenue of approximately 1.246 billion Taiwan dollars and after-tax EPS of 1.41 yuan.

## 【台苯】Announcement that the company's board resolved to authorize the chairman to handle matters related to the disposal of securities

- Published: 2026-04-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1310&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=143140&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140469
- Companies mentioned: 台灣苯乙烯工業股份有限公司、美好實業股份有限公司、元捷投資股份有限公司、裕捷投資股份有限公司

台苯 (Taiwan Styrene Monomer) resolved to authorize its chairman to sell securities in 美好実業, 元捷投資 and 裕捷投資 to monetize the value of long-term investments and improve its financial structure.

## 【平和環保-創】Announcement that the company has received the accountant's 114 annual internal control special review report

- Published: 2026-04-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6771&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=135924&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140468
- Companies mentioned: 平和環保-創

平和環保-創 announced that, in accordance with the requirements for companies listed on the Innovation Board, it had obtained an accountant's special review report on internal controls for fiscal 114 and received an “unqualified opinion.”

## 【翔耀】(Correction) No deposit will be collected for the distribution of souvenirs at the 115 annual shareholders' meeting

- Published: 2026-04-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2438&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=134253&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140467
- Companies mentioned: 翔耀實業股份有限公司、台灣集中保管結算所股份有限公司

翔耀実業 revised and announced the conditions for receiving a commemorative gift (premium eco-friendly cup) at its shareholders' meeting on June 8, 2026, including that no deposit would be collected.

## 【慧洋-KY】The group's new 40,000-ton vessel MV Paiwan Glory has been delivered and entered service

- Published: 2026-04-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2637&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=133411&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140464
- Companies mentioned: 慧洋海運 (Wisdom Marine Group)、Harmony Transport S.A.、佐伯重工業株式會社 (Saiki Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.)

慧洋海運 (Wisdom Marine) took delivery of and began operating the new 40,000-ton environmentally friendly bulk carrier “MV Paiwan Glory,” built by Japan's 佐伯重工業.

## 【鋐寶科技】Announcement of a change in the company's chairman

- Published: 2026-04-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6674&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=133343&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140463
- Companies mentioned: 鋐寶科技股份有限公司

翁宗斌 resigned as chairman of 鋐寶科技 (HomeMedia) effective April 17, 115. The new chairman will be announced later, following election by the board.

## 【國票金】Announcement to creditors by subsidiary 樂天國際商業銀行 regarding a capital reduction to cover losses

- Published: 2026-04-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2889&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=133342&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140462
- Companies mentioned: 國票金控、樂天國際商業銀行

Rakuten International Commercial Bank, a subsidiary of 國票金控, announced a capital reduction of approximately 2.779 billion New Taiwan dollars to cover accumulated losses.

## 【國票金】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 樂天國際商業銀行 that its 115 annual shareholders' meeting approved lifting restrictions on director 王世熙 engaging in competing businesses

- Published: 2026-04-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2889&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=133302&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140461
- Companies mentioned: 國票金、樂天國際商業銀行

國票金旗下的樂天國際商業銀行於115年4月17日股東常會通過，解除董事王世熙的競業禁止限制。此決議涉及與公司相同或類似業務的競業行為，為期董事任職期間。

## 【美食-KY】Date of the board meeting to review the financial report for the first quarter of 115

- Published: 2026-04-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2723&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=133246&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140460
- Companies mentioned: 美食-KY

美食-KY announced that it plans to hold a board meeting on May 12, 115, to review and submit its financial report for the first quarter of 115.

## 【鋐寶科技】Announcement of a change in the representative of the company's corporate director

- Published: 2026-04-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6674&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=133231&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140459
- Companies mentioned: 鋐寶科技、仁寶電腦工業股份有限公司

鋐寶科技 announced that its corporate director 仁寶電腦工業股份有限公司 has appointed a new representative. 彭聖華 (director/executive vice president) has replaced 翁宗斌 (director/general manager), effective Apr. 17, 115.

## 【國票金】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 樂天國際商業銀行 of important resolutions passed at its 115 annual shareholders' meeting

- Published: 2026-04-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2889&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=133224&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140458
- Companies mentioned: 國票金、樂天國際商業銀行、王世熙

國票金 announced important resolutions passed at its subsidiary 樂天國際商業銀行's 115 annual shareholders' meeting, including approval of the 114 financial statements, amendments to the rules of procedure for shareholders' meetings, a capital reduction to cover losses, a private placement of a cash capital increase, and the lifting of restrictions on director 王世熙 engaging in competing businesses.

## 【承業醫】Clarification of media reports

- Published: 2026-04-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4164&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=105348&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140457
- Companies mentioned: 承業醫、經濟日報

承業醫 (4164) issued a material information announcement on Apr. 17, 115, clarifying a report by the media outlet 經濟日報. The company emphasized that information on its operating plans, revenue and profits should be based on official announcements to avoid speculation.

## 【強茂】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary EC SOLAR C1 SRL regarding a court-ordered provisional attachment (Correction to item 9, Other matters to be specified: typo in the year of EC SOLAR C1 SRL's acquisition)

- Published: 2026-04-15T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2481&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=201652&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140572
- Companies mentioned: EC SOLAR C1 SRL、Ricciarelli、Aide Energy Europe B.V.、Chiomenti、Leasint、Centro Leasing、MPS Leasing、Ecomag S.r.l.、GSE

強茂 partially corrected its previous material disclosure concerning the provisional attachment of its Italian sub-subsidiary. It revised the year Aide Energy Europe B.V. acquired EC SOLAR C1 SRL to “2012.”

## 【強茂】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary EC SOLAR C1 SRL regarding a court-ordered provisional attachment

- Published: 2026-04-15T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2481&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=191844&spoke_date=20260417
- anchor: #n140569
- Companies mentioned: EC SOLAR C1 SRL、Ricciarelli、Aide Energy Europe B.V.、Chiomenti、Leasint、Centro Leasing、MPS Leasing、Ecomag S.r.l.、GSE

強茂 subsidiary EC SOLAR C1 SRL was subject to a provisional attachment of approximately 55.85 million euros by an Italian court in connection with allegations of fraudulent receipt of Italian solar power subsidies. The impact on its Q1 results is estimated at approximately 120 million Taiwan dollars.

## Trump says Iran will suspend its nuclear program and will not receive frozen funds

- Published: 2026-04-18T07:24:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604183001.aspx
- anchor: #n140454
- Companies mentioned: 彭博 (Bloomberg)

President Trump said Iran had agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely and would not receive frozen funds. An agreement to end the war is largely complete, and talks could be held this weekend.

## Oil and gas prices plunge as Strait of Hormuz reopens and hopes grow for an end to the war

- Published: 2026-04-18T07:11:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604180008.aspx
- anchor: #n140455

Oil and European natural gas prices plunged today after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as markets anticipated that the US-Iran war could end.

## US and Iran may meet again this weekend; Trump expects a deal within 一到兩 days

- Published: 2026-04-18T06:54:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604180007.aspx
- anchor: #n140451

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian negotiators could meet this weekend and that he expected a final agreement to end the Middle East war to be signed within 1-2 days. The agreement would include the United States releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets and Iran giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium. Trump also said Iran had agreed to stop funding terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Palestine. However, the U.S. military continued its blockade of Iranian ports and banned Israeli bombing of Lebanon.

## Iran's reopening of Strait of Hormuz lifts Nasdaq and S&P 500 to record highs

- Published: 2026-04-18T05:44:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604180006.aspx
- anchor: #n140450

Iran's announcement that it was reopening the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices plunging and US stocks soaring, pushing the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to new record highs.

## Pure Growth, the No. 1 consulting firm in the housing industry, establishes a “Healthcare Business Division,” launching management support specializing in osteopathic clinics and treatment centers alongside a YouTube channel.

- Published: 2026-04-18T08:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000155496.html
- anchor: #n142722
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ピュアグロース

Pure Growth, a consulting firm for the housing industry, establishes a “Healthcare Business Division.” It will launch management support specializing in osteopathic clinics and treatment centers, as well as a YouTube channel.

## Entries are now being accepted for the qualifying round of the Hyogo Prefecture Open Golf Ladies Tournament!

- Published: 2026-04-18T08:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000322.000006053.html
- anchor: #n142721
- Companies mentioned: 神戸新聞

Applications have opened for the qualifying round of the “Hyogo Prefecture Open Golf Ladies Tournament,” organized and supported by 神戸新聞.

## ローカル・スタートアップ協会 unveils food tech and implementation strategies ahead of “ONE SUMMIT,” a public-private partnership conference on “cultivating the future” of food and agriculture, to be held in Niigata.

- Published: 2026-04-18T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000181109.html
- anchor: #n140453
- Companies mentioned: ローカル・スタートアップ協会、農林水産省

ローカル・スタートアップ協会 will hold “ONE SUMMIT,” a conference in Niigata focused on addressing challenges in food and agriculture, and share examples of food tech and regional collaboration.

## [New hub opens in Akihabara] Trading card specialty store “TCG GATE” grand opening on April 18, with 5 types of PSA10 mystery packs and lucky bags available in limited quantities

- Published: 2026-04-18T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000178839.html
- anchor: #n140452

Trading card specialty store “TCG GATE” opens in Akihabara on April 18. 5 types of PSA10 mystery packs and lucky bags will be sold in limited quantities.