https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 175 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 70 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/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164161Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:25:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKo Wen-je was apparently sprayed with pepper spray while campaigning door to door. Police found that the spray drifted in the wind when precinct chief Zhou Jun-ming was testing it, causing several people at the scene to feel unwell. Zhou was given a formal reprimand and referred for prosecution. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164167Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:25:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIranian lawmakers proposed legislation to strengthen control over the Strait of Hormuz, saying Tehran would set the rules for passage. The move drew strong objections from neighboring countries and highlighted regional geopolitical tensions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164163Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:25:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is stepping up diplomatic efforts amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. She is seeking a role in international mediation through pledges of financial support for Asia and intensive dialogue with relevant countries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164162Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:21:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHong Kong Wang Fuk Court residents were allowed to return for the first time since the fire to collect their belongings, but the government’s decision not to rebuild on the site angered some elderly residents. An independent investigation into the cause of the fire is still underway. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164164Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:18:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGogoro Rental announced its 2025 green operations results, saying its expanded hybrid and electric vehicle fleets helped cut carbon emissions by 12,000 metric tons, up 20% from 2024. The company also launched a “Vehicle Carbon Management System” to help corporate clients track emissions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164165Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:13:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHopes that the U.S. and Iran will reach an agreement to end the crisis supported gains in Japanese stocks. The Nikkei 225 rose 0.60%, while the TOPIX gained 0.43%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164166Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:08:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHsinchu Logistics suffered a cyberattack on April 17, disrupting multiple services. The company reported the incident to the Taipei City Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division, which is investigating. The company said services are gradually being restored and operations have not been significantly affected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164168Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:07:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s stock market rose, but the three major institutional investors—investment trusts and proprietary traders—were net sellers of a total of NT$2.11 billion. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors, meanwhile, were net buyers of NT$4.346 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164169Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:06:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWen Shih-cheng, the 民進黨 candidate for Nantou County magistrate, proposed a “cocktail approach” to solving the waste problem, emphasizing a range of measures to protect local economic lifelines such as the tea industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164119Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:56:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt the Asian Defense Exhibition, Malaysia’s prime minister called for using the country’s neutral position and high-precision manufacturing base to rebuild supply chains amid geopolitical tensions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164170Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:56:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA民進黨 criticized neighborhood warden subsidy proposals by 國民黨 Yilan County magistrate candidate Wu Tsung-hsien as “all show and no substance.” Wu's camp retorted that 民進黨 was distorting the facts and explained the actual funding situation after amendments to the Fiscal Allocation Act. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164113Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:55:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台電が約55.57億元の追加支払いに同意したため、正崴は子会社森崴能源を通じ約14億元の損失回収を見込み、株価が急騰しました。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164114Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:55:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency announced stricter quarantine measures for potatoes imported for processing. If they are moldy or sprouting, they must be discarded in their entirety to protect food safety and domestic agriculture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164122Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:54:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABlue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully recovered its booster but failed to place its AST SpaceMobile satellite into the correct orbit. The satellite will be deorbited. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164115Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:51:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign investors were net buyers of more than NT$150 billion in Taiwan’s stock market last week, marking 2 consecutive weeks of net buying. Formosa Plastics’ three major companies were among the main targets of their purchases. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164116Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:50:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGolden Bell Awards host Wang Boyuan emphasized respecting children’s autonomy at a children’s rights event. About 100 groups of children took part and expressed themselves. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164117Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:48:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs pork prices in China plunge, the government is calling for measures to encourage a reasonable recovery in prices, including curbing production capacity and adjusting the pace of shipments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164118Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:47:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Philippines and the United States began the joint military exercise Balikatan. No activities are taking place near Taiwan, and advanced missile systems are being showcased. The exercise aims to strengthen regional security. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164120Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:42:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPenghu County Magistrate Chen Kuang-fu is showing signs of recovery. He reacted to the aroma of his favorite pork rice, and signs of regaining consciousness were observed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164121Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:40:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEDF is withdrawing from an offshore wind power project in Taiwan, and the Energy Administration will put it out to tender again. The move highlights the challenges foreign companies face in Taiwan’s renewable energy development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164123Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:29:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASemiconductor engineering company Qiyixin Technology held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new global operations headquarters. It aims to improve production efficiency by adopting AI and automation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164063Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:27:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe pepper spray incident involving former Taiwan People’s Party chairman Ko Wen-je at Fengjia Night Market on the 17th was caused by wind dispersing the spray when Sixth Precinct Chief Zhou Junming test-sprayed it toward the ground, a Taichung police investigation found. Zhou was given a demerit and transferred. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164064Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:25:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn April 20, 2026, Taiwan’s stock market rose, led by AI-related shares, and briefly hit a record high of 37344.50 points. It closed at 36958.80 points, up 154.46 points, or 0.42%. Selling in TSMC shares late in the session weighed on the market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164070Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:22:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKMT Chair Cheng Li-wun plans to visit the United States in June to convey her impressions after meeting Xi Jinping and stress that the world should move toward reconciliation and exchanges rather than a Cold War. She is seeking meetings with U.S. officials and influential members of Congress to deepen the international community’s understanding of cross-strait relations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164065Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:20:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Zealand’s capital, Wellington, was hit by historic rainfall that caused severe flooding. Residents in low-lying areas were evacuated urgently, and some homes were inundated or buried. The mayor said the city recorded its highest rainfall in one hour, while fire and emergency response services received a large number of calls for help. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164066Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:20:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPenghu Prison has launched refrigeration and air-conditioning job training for the first time, with 12 inmates taking part. The program was made possible by a US$75,000 donation from 國際扶輪 and aims to improve inmates’ skills and help them find “employment upon release.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164067Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:16:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKMT Yilan County magistrate candidate Wu Tsung-hsien proposed 5 subsidies for neighborhood wardens, drawing criticism from the DPP caucus in the Yilan County Council, which called him fiscally inexperienced. The DPP questioned the mismatch between Wu’s revenue figures and county government data, calling his platform “all puff and no substance.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164069Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:16:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe topping-out ceremony for the Nanguo Road multi-story parking garage in Changhua City was held today. It is expected to be completed in November and will provide 280 car spaces and 610 motorcycle spaces, along with electric-vehicle spaces and commercial areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164073Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:11:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA星展銀行（台灣） announced an investment of NT$30 million to work with 荒野保護協會 on the “Ecological Tamsui River Guardian Star Project,” aiming to make Wugu Wetland northern Taiwan’s first international-standard wetland. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164068Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:07:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北股市在2026年4月20日上漲154.46點，收於36958.8點。5月電子期貨和金融期貨均出現上漲，分別收於2353.45點和2508點，均帶有正價差。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164071Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:01:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA5月台股期貨今日收盤上漲176點，以37254點作收，與現貨相比有295.2點的正價差，顯示期貨市場看好後市。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164072Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:59:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei stocks rose 154.46 points at today’s close to 36,958.8, a gain of 0.42%. Trading value reached NT$919.977 billion, indicating brisk market activity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164074Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:56:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA受美伊戰爭推升油價影響，歐洲主要汽車市場純電動車（BEV）銷量在今年第一季顯著成長近3成，顯示消費者轉向環保能源車。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164015Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:56:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe “Taiwan Team” took part in the Vancouver Sun Run in Vancouver, Canada, calling for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO). Participants displayed slogans including “WHO+TAIWAN” to highlight Taiwan’s contributions to health care. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164013Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:55:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANBAプレーオフでサンアントニオ・スパーズのヴィクター・ウェンバンヤマがデビュー戦で35得点を記録し、チームをポートランド・トレイルブレイザーズ戦での勝利に導きました。これはNBAのプレーオフデビュー戦における前半最多得点記録と、スパーズのプレーオフデビュー戦最多得点記録を更新する快挙です。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164005Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:52:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih responded to candidate Lee Chuan’s remarks on easing traffic congestion in the Shuanghe area, saying the city government would do its utmost to keep traffic flowing smoothly across Taipei and New Taipei. Lee also defended his efforts to improve traffic. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164006Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:49:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA tutor in Taichung continued teaching after receiving deferred prosecution for secretly filming women. Deputy Mayor Cheng Chao-hsin said sex offenders’ personal data need not be protected and called for an inquiry system to identify unsuitable personnel to be made available. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164007Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:48:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s stock market rose today as funds poured into AI cooling, the server supply chain and the semiconductor sector, where prices are expected to rise. The TAIEX gained 154.46 points to close at 36958.80, a record high. However, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) shares came under pressure late in the session, closing at NT$2,025. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164014Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:46:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADefense Minister Koo Li-hsiung briefed lawmakers on the arms procurement program, noting that only one KMT legislator attended. He said he would continue communicating with all parties to seek support for a NT$1.25 trillion budget to strengthen defense capabilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164008Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:46:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Kaohsiung City Police Department announced that, following revisions to the Executive Yuan’s police duty allowance schedule, monthly workload supplements for criminal and administrative police will increase effective March 1. The monthly increase will be NT$2,910 for administrative police and NT$4,850 for criminal police. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164009Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:45:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFour anti-narcotics officers who had completed a major drug enforcement operation in northern Mexico died in a traffic accident on their way back. Two of the dead were U.S. Embassy employees who had been serving as “instructor-level personnel” on a training mission as part of U.S.-Mexico anti-drug cooperation. The tragedy highlights the risks faced by officials from both countries working to combat drugs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164010Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:43:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter China proposed increasing the number of direct cross-strait flights, Taiwan’s General Chamber of Commerce urged the government to begin talks. Reduced routes have led to higher fares and longer travel times, and the proposal is expected to promote economic and tourism exchanges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164011Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:43:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe science documentary “Return to the Moon: A New Space Era,” involving 中央大學, is set to air. Centered on NASA’s Artemis program, it also features 中央大學 research achievements in deep-space radiation detection and the effects of lunar dust. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164012Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:42:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man carrying a knife tried to enter Japan’s House of Councillors members’ office building this morning and was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. He told police he wanted to meet lawmaker Satsuki Katayama, the finance minister. No one was injured in the incident. Police are investigating the man’s background and motive. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260420-15/index-en-p3.html#n164124Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:42:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示サンバイオ株式会社 filed its securities report for the 13th fiscal period (February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026). The statutory document discloses the company’s financial position and business activities to investors and other stakeholders, demonstrating corporate transparency and compliance.