# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-21 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 123 items from 2 sources; Japan, 35 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【士電】Announcement of changes to the company’s spokesperson and acting spokesperson

- Published: 2026-04-20T01:00:00+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=1503&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=141828&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168778
- Companies mentioned: 士林電機

士林電機 announced changes to the roles of its spokesperson and acting spokesperson. Former spokesperson 郭約瑟 will serve as acting spokesperson, while Deputy General Manager 李盈助 has been promoted to spokesperson.

## 【玉山金】玉山金控 subsidiary 玉山銀行 announces a donation to 玉山志工基金會

- Published: 2026-04-20T01:00:00+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=2884&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140826&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168777
- Companies mentioned: 玉山金控、玉山銀行、財團法人玉山志工社會福利慈善事業基金會

玉山金控 announced that its subsidiary 玉山銀行 will donate NT$5,484,681 to 玉山志工基金會 for the 玉山黃金種子計畫, which helps schools in remote areas establish 「玉山圖書館」.

## 【盛群】Announcement of the expected date of the board meeting to review the company’s consolidated financial report for Q1 of 115: Apr. 28, 115

- Published: 2026-04-20T01:00:00+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=6202&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140408&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168776
- Companies mentioned: 盛群科技

盛群科技 announced that it expects to hold a board meeting on Apr. 28, 115, to submit its consolidated financial report for the first quarter of 115.

## 【信義】Announcement that the board meeting to review the company’s consolidated financial statements for Q1 of 115 is expected to be held on Apr. 28, 115

- Published: 2026-04-20T01:00:00+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=9940&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140357&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168775

信義股份有限公司 announced that its board of directors is scheduled to meet on April 28, 2026, to discuss the consolidated financial report for the 1st quarter of 2026. This is part of the regular financial report approval process.

## 【台虹】Announcement, on behalf of important subsidiary 如東富展科技有限公司, of a change in board chair

- Published: 2026-04-20T01:00:00+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=8039&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=135511&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168774
- Companies mentioned: 台虹科技、如東富展科技有限公司

台虹科技 announced that 陳永恒 will succeed 丁樂群 as board chair of its important subsidiary 如東富展科技有限公司.

## 【台虹】Announcement, on behalf of important subsidiary 如東富展科技有限公司, of changes to directors and a change affecting at least one-third of the board

- Published: 2026-04-20T01:00:00+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=8039&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=135450&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168773
- Companies mentioned: 台虹科技股份有限公司、如東富展科技有限公司

台虹科技 announced changes to the board of its important subsidiary 如東富展科技有限公司. Corporate directors 丁樂群 and 孫達汶 were replaced, with 陳永恒 and 陳孟吾 appointed as new directors. The change ratio reached two-thirds.

## 【台橡】Announcement, on behalf of subsidiary 申華化學工業有限公司, of important resolutions passed at the shareholders’ meeting

- Published: 2026-04-20T01:00:00+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=2103&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=134923&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168772
- Companies mentioned: 台橡、申華化學工業有限公司

台橡 announced that its subsidiary 申華化學工業有限公司 will hold its annual shareholders’ meeting on Apr. 20, 115. The meeting will discuss amendments to the company’s articles of incorporation.

## 【中保科】Announcement, on behalf of important subsidiary 永潤食品股份有限公司, of the ex-dividend record date

- Published: 2026-04-20T01:00:00+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=9917&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=133922&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168771
- Companies mentioned: 中保科、永潤食品股份有限公司

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## 【中鋼】Announcement, on behalf of subsidiary 高磁公司, of a change to the merger effective date with 磁科公司

- Published: 2026-04-20T01:00:00+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=2002&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=133906&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168770
- Companies mentioned: 中鋼、高磁公司、磁科公司

中鋼 announced that the merger effective date with its subsidiary 磁科公司, originally scheduled for May 1, has been changed to June 1 to accommodate the progress of the process.

## 【匯僑】Correction to the company’s revenue figure announced for March 115

- Published: 2026-04-20T01:00:00+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=2904&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=133610&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168769

匯僑股份有限公司 corrected the reported amount of its monthly operating revenue for March 2026. The correction lowered the originally announced revenue for March alone and the cumulative revenue, with the aim of providing investors with accurate information.

## 【敦吉】Clarification of media reports

- Published: 2026-04-20T01:00:00+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=115935&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168768
- Companies mentioned: 敦吉科技、經濟日報

敦吉科技 clarified media reports, stating that the claim that it “could aim to earn more than half its share capital for six consecutive years” was an estimate by the media and institutional investors.

## 【同泰】Announcement of the 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=3321&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=85713&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168767
- Companies mentioned: 同泰電子

同泰電子 announced that it expects to hold a board meeting on Apr. 27, 115, to review its financial report for the first quarter of 115.

## 【京鼎】Board resolution on matters related to convening the 115 annual shareholders’ meeting (amended agenda items)

- 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=3413&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=170705&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168837
- Companies mentioned: 京鼎

京鼎 announced that it will hold its annual shareholders’ meeting on May 27, 115, and amended the agenda items, including revisions to the “Procedures for Loaning of Funds to Others” and the “Procedures for Acquisition or Disposal of Assets.”

## 【高力】Announcement of the board resolution on matters related to convening the company’s 115 shareholders’ meeting (re-uploaded due to garbled text on the electronic voting platform)

- Published: 2026-04-10T01:00:00+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=8996&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=173045&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168847
- Companies mentioned: 高力、高力熱能科技股份有限公司

高力 announced that its board resolved to convene the company’s 115 shareholders’ meeting. Agenda items include a cash capital increase through private placement and a proposed sale of shares in a subsidiary.

## 【保瑞】Announcement of the board resolution on matters related to convening the company’s 115 annual shareholders’ meeting (updated item three of the reasons for convening)

- Published: 2026-03-31T01:00:00+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=6472&year=115&month=4&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=190213&spoke_date=20260420
- anchor: #n168876
- Companies mentioned: 保瑞

保瑞's board resolved to hold its annual shareholders' meeting on June 9, 115, at Guantian Industrial Park in Tainan City. The meeting will report on last year's operations, approve the financial statements and earnings distribution proposal, and conduct a full re-election of directors.

## 【神達數位股份有限公司】2025 Q4 EPS: 2.99 yuan

- Published: 2025-12-01T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t164sb04?encodeURIComponent=1&step=1&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=all&isnew=false&co_id=7821&year=114&season=04
- anchor: #n170928
- Companies mentioned: 神達數位股份有限公司

MiTAC Digital Technology announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of 2.99 yuan, operating revenue of 8.33 billion yuan and after-tax net profit of 323 million yuan. The figures reflect the company's operating results for the quarter.

## [Seminar on Preventing Turnover Due to School Refusal] 1 in 6 people leave their jobs due to school refusal!? 9th free online seminar on preventing turnover due to school refusal for business owners and HR personnel

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000121890.html
- anchor: #n171029

An NPO that supports children struggling with school refusal and their parents will hold its 9th free online seminar for business owners and HR personnel, focused on preventing people who experienced school refusal from leaving their jobs.

## “Choose wisely, live our way”: A spacious 22-tatami-mat living area made possible with a fixed-price plan. Completed condominium renovation open house in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, featuring an island kitchen and a circulation-friendly layout

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000104294.html
- anchor: #n171028
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社sumarch、住まいの窓口ハウスボカン、注文住宅HOLIDAYS

株式会社sumarch will hold a completed condominium renovation open house in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture. Visitors can experience a home featuring a spacious 22-tatami-mat living, dining and kitchen area, an island kitchen, and an efficient circulation-friendly layout, renovated using the fixed-price “LIBEDY” service.

## LEATHERS AND TREASURES - Designer In-Store Event / 2026 In Store Event - Angel's Embrace -

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000188.000119496.html
- anchor: #n171027
- Companies mentioned: BEYOND COOL

Accessories brand “LEATHERS AND TREASURES” will hold its 2026 designer in-store event, “Angel's Embrace.” The event operator, Beyond Cool, will provide an opportunity for direct interaction with fans, guided by its founding concept of “enriching lifestyles.”

## 【LENDEX】Get up to 2,500 yen in Amazon gift cards! Campaign for new customers launches

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000214.000053175.html
- anchor: #n171026
- Companies mentioned: Amazon

LENDEX, a lending-based crowdfunding (social lending) service, has launched a campaign offering new account holders Amazon gift cards worth up to 2,500 yen. Investments start at 20,000 yen, with monthly distributions and prompt repayment among its features.

## Heisei Kensetsu (Nara) launches the “Construction Industry Human Resources Development Academy,” a training foundation for young construction management talent

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:01:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000131864.html
- anchor: #n171030

Heisei Construction (Nara) has launched the “Construction Industry Talent Development Academy” to train young construction management professionals. The company aims to build a foundation for developing the next generation of workers as it pursues locally rooted craftsmanship that will be cherished for years to come.

## Rigaku launches strategic partnership involving Onto Innovation’s acquisition of a 27% stake

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000132608.html
- anchor: #n171031
- Companies mentioned: Onto Innovation

Rigaku has launched a strategic partnership with Onto Innovation, which acquired a 27% stake in Rigaku. Rigaku is a global solutions partner for X-ray analysis, thermal analysis and nondestructive testing equipment.

## “A seriously incredible hit product has come along for the first time in ages!” A fresh idea that seems obvious but wasn’t: shampoo that comes out as foam from the start. The patented “Bath Shaker” combines ease of use with practical benefits.

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000164697.html
- anchor: #n171047

The patented “Bath Shaker” is attracting attention with its novel idea of shampoo that comes out as foam, combining convenience with practical benefits. It is made by joze, founded in 2010, which provides high-quality Japanese products focused on beauty and health.

## [Relaxed! Fun! Great value!] Color Gym, a monthly personal gym and beauty treatment service with more than 20,000 cumulative visits, launches “Yuru Fit,” a fitness plan starting at 1,280 yen per month.

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000115990.html
- anchor: #n171046

Color Gym, which offers monthly personal gym memberships and beauty treatments and has recorded more than 20,000 cumulative visits, has launched “Yuru Fit,” a fitness plan starting at 1,280 yen per month. The plan targets customers looking to get started with fitness easily and is based on the company’s business concept of pursuing health and beauty.

## Selected for the J-StarX U.S. Summit, an overseas expansion support program organized by 経産省 and JETRO.

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000145615.html
- anchor: #n171045
- Companies mentioned: Muscle Blueprints, Inc.、経産省、JETRO

Muscle Blueprints, Inc. has been selected for the J-StarX U.S. Summit, an overseas expansion support program organized by 経産省 and JETRO. The company scientifically supports longevity and youthfulness as it works toward a society that “measures muscle.”

## Exploring collaboration between pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms: Japan PBSS and MEDISO to co-host seminar on May 16

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000170250.html
- anchor: #n171044
- Companies mentioned: PBSS International、MEDISO

Japan PBSS, a general incorporated association, was established in July 2025 and will hold a seminar with MEDISO on May 16 to explore collaboration between pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms. The event is part of efforts to connect knowledge and talent from Japan and abroad and strengthen Japan’s drug discovery capabilities.

## 会社売却の「最初の相談先」が9割を決める――新刊『会社を売るって、こういうこと。〜オーナー社長のためのM&A完全ガイド〜』を4月20日に発売――後継者不在に悩むオーナー社長に向けた実践的なM&A戦略書

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000090146.html
- anchor: #n171043
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーウェイ、株式会社パノラボ

The new book “So, This Is What Selling a Company Means: A Complete M&A Guide for Owner-Presidents” goes on sale April 20. A practical M&A strategy book for owner-presidents grappling with a lack of successors, it explains the importance of choosing the right first point of contact when selling a company.

## 【船橋市/北習志野】「永遠の三日坊主」にサヨナラ！ダイエットで失敗経験のある方こそ安心の”努力が無駄にならないジム”が北習志野で大人気！《5月限定》減量結果で豪華特典プレゼント！

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000179598.html
- anchor: #n171042

東北を中心に全国17店舗を展開するパーソナルジム・リラクゼーション運営企業が、船橋市北習志野で「努力が無駄にならないジム」として人気を集めています。機能解剖学に基づいた「もみほぐし×運動療法」で、無理な食事制限なしに肩こり・腰痛解消からダイエットまでサポート。5月限定で減量結果に応じた豪華特典を提供します。

## “PREMIUM DM,” designed to maximize open and response rates, adds a long-awaited “Case Studies” section to its service website!

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000064289.html
- anchor: #n171041

Mercury Ad Inc. has published a “Case Studies” section on the service website for “PREMIUM DM,” which is designed to maximize open and response rates. The section showcases success stories from a range of clients, including those in the hotel industry.

## 【宮城・多賀城】「え...？癒やしが痩せる近道？」5月限定〈機能改善×ダイエット＝美ボディ〉で多賀城近郊の健康を支えるリアルボディ多賀城店がイマ話題に...！今なら美容系グッズもプレゼント中！

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000179598.html
- anchor: #n171040
- Companies mentioned: リアルボディ

宮城・多賀城のパーソナルジム「リアルボディ多賀城店」が、5月限定で機能改善とダイエットを組み合わせた「美ボディ」プログラムを提供。1回3,500円〜の低価格で、機能解剖学に基づいたもみほぐしと運動療法により、肩こり・腰痛解消からダイエットまで無理なくサポートし、美容系グッズのプレゼントも実施中。

## [Tourism restarts around Oga Station] Toward a town that makes you want to walk, guided by namahage. “Namahage Walking Path” route opens around Oga Station.

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000097044.html
- anchor: #n171039
- Companies mentioned: 稲とアガベ株式会社

Inaho to Agave Brewery has opened the “Namahage Walking Path,” a route around Oga Station, as part of efforts to restart tourism in Oga, Akita Prefecture. Centered on the local culture of namahage, the initiative promotes a town people want to explore on foot and aims to make the area a “sake destination.”

## [New hub by Oga Station] Former ironworks reborn as a hub for sharing “delicious” experiences: New facility “Oishii Factory CADAR” opens; “PZ,” the first pizza specialty shop in Oga’s Funagawa area, opens Wednesday, April 29.

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000097044.html
- anchor: #n171038
- Companies mentioned: 稲とアガベ醸造所、PZ

Inaho to Agave, a craft sake brewery in Oga, Akita Prefecture, will open “Oishii Factory CADAR,” a new facility created by repurposing a former ironworks, by Oga Station. “PZ,” the first pizza specialty shop in Oga’s Funagawa area, will open inside on April 29, making the facility a hub for sharing “delicious” experiences.

## AI support system “Helpdog” releases feature for designing multifaceted FAQ site categories to improve customers’ self-service resolution rate

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000038439.html
- anchor: #n171037
- Companies mentioned: noco株式会社

noco株式会社 has released a feature for designing multifaceted FAQ site categories in its AI support system “Helpdog” to improve customers’ self-service resolution rate. The company aims to make corporate support operations more efficient and deliver a high-quality customer experience.

## Solves what navigation systems can’t: “GetPairr Mirror Cast,” offering screen mirroring and wireless CarPlay, now on sale for 9,999 yen

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000165291.html
- anchor: #n171036
- Companies mentioned: GetPairr

Smart in-car device brand GetPairr has launched “GetPairr Mirror Cast” for 9,999 yen, enabling smartphone screen mirroring and wireless CarPlay at the same time. The product combines ease of use with value for money and aims to enhance the driving experience for younger people and beginners.

## April 25 (Sat.): Seminar on how to get started with vacation rentals the right way. Achieve FIRE through vacation rentals! Aim for annual earnings of 13.5 million yen! Tax-saving benefits. A former banker behind “Profitable Vacation Rentals YouTube,” with more than 4,000 subscribers, shares his expertise and has helped produce many vacation rental investors.

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000125953.html
- anchor: #n171035
- Companies mentioned: 日本政策金融公庫、信用保証協会、中小企業庁、BATONZ

Finance Eye will hold a “How to Get Started with Vacation Rentals the Right Way” seminar on April 25. The presenter, a former banker who runs a YouTube channel with more than 4,000 subscribers, will explain strategies and financing methods for aiming for annual earnings of 13.5 million yen, FIRE and tax savings.

## Investing 200 million yen in an office delivers 4 times the sales conversion rate: Legaseed CEO Yoshiyasu Kondo’s first book, “The Magic of the Office,” to be published by 幻冬舎 on Monday, April 27.

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000056949.html
- anchor: #n171034
- Companies mentioned: 幻冬舎、マイナビ、日本経済新聞社

Legaseed Inc. CEO Yoshiyasu Kondo will release his first book, “The Magic of the Office,” on April 27. It draws on his experience investing 200 million yen in his company’s office and increasing the sales conversion rate by 4 times.

## IAS expands its industry-leading media quality measurement to TikTok brand and performance ads, and adds support for search ad campaigns

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000014440.html
- anchor: #n171033
- Companies mentioned: Integral Ad Science (IAS)、TikTok

Integral Ad Science (IAS) has expanded its industry-leading media quality measurement services to TikTok brand and performance ads, as well as search ad campaigns. This will enable advertisers to measure and optimize the effectiveness of their ads on TikTok more accurately.

## [Niconico Chokaigi 2026] “Muscle Taxi,” a social media sensation, comes to Makuhari Messe! Its high-energy “muscle projects” are also available for festivals and events nationwide.

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000020010.html
- anchor: #n171032
- Companies mentioned: ドワンゴ（ニコニコ超会議）

“Muscle Taxi,” a social media sensation, appeared at Niconico Chokaigi 2026. The service offers the unique experience of being carried by muscular performers and promotes event engagement through muscle-themed entertainment, while highlighting the availability of the project at events nationwide.

## ●Limited to 1000● Honda Hunter Cub CT125 KEY CHAIN BLACK EDITION now on sale to the general public (from April 2026)

- Published: 2026-04-21T07:50:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001292.000040971.html
- anchor: #n171048
- Companies mentioned: Honda、株式会社フェイス、CAMSHOP.JP、CAMSHOP

CAMSHOP.JP, a brand of 株式会社フェイス, will begin general sales in April 2026 of the BLACK EDITION of its Honda Hunter Cub CT125 key chain, limited to 1000 units. It will be offered as vehicle-themed merchandise for adults to enjoy.

## A new proposal for golf wear: “unisex bottoms.” CHECKER48/CFE

- Published: 2026-04-21T07:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000176732.html
- anchor: #n171049
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ａ－Ｂｒａｎｄ

株式会社Ａ－Ｂｒａｎｄ is introducing “unisex bottoms” from its golf wear brand CHEKCER48, designed to respect individuality without being bound by rules. The company aims to offer refined Japanese “casual × luxury” golf fashion and build a fashion community.

## 三洋金属株式会社 adopts invox received-invoice processing, eliminating reliance on individuals following a business succession and cutting payment processing time in half, from 2 days to 1 day

- Published: 2026-04-21T07:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000185.000054319.html
- anchor: #n168762
- Companies mentioned: invox

三洋金属株式会社 has adopted invox received-invoice processing, eliminating reliance on individuals for payment operations following a business succession. This has halved payment processing time, from 2 days to 1 day, while also streamlining compliance with the invoice system and the Electronic Book Preservation Act.

## Strengthening innovation ties between Japan and Israel: Launch of “Venture Creation,” a new collaborative framework in energy and climate technology

- Published: 2026-04-21T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000181670.html
- anchor: #n168764

NGLI Holdings has launched “Venture Creation,” a new collaborative framework focused on energy and climate technology to strengthen innovation ties between Japan and Israel. Since its establishment in 2008, it has supported open innovation between more than 8,000 Israeli startups and Japanese companies.

## 売り上げ好調につき発売1か月で5刷！就活にも転職にも投資にも取引にも役立つ『教養としての三菱・三井・住友』

- Published: 2026-04-21T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000421.000052297.html
- anchor: #n168763
- Companies mentioned: 三菱、三井、住友

日本の出版社が発売した『教養としての三菱・三井・住友』が、発売1か月で5刷を達成し、売り上げが好調です。この書籍は、就職活動、転職、投資、取引など幅広いビジネスシーンで役立つ内容とされています。

## Ibokin and 三井物産 sign strategic business partnership (MOU) to build a stable metal scrap supply system

- Published: 2026-04-21T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000138956.html
- anchor: #n168758
- Companies mentioned: 三井物産

Ibokin and 三井物産 have signed a strategic business partnership (MOU) to build a stable metal scrap supply system. They aim to strengthen resource recycling and stabilize the business foundations of both companies.

## Turning ideas into action: Tackling social issues with prototypes / Final judging results announced for the first university-wide “OECU Monozukuri Contest 2025” at Osaka Electro-Communication University

- Published: 2026-04-21T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000127223.html
- anchor: #n168757

Osaka Electro-Communication University held the final judging and announced the results of its university-wide “OECU Monozukuri Contest 2025.”

## TikTok live-commerce channel 燕チャンネル signs exclusive domestic Japan sales agreement with Korean cosmetics brand NEUTRINOS

- Published: 2026-04-21T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000090341.html
- anchor: #n168756
- Companies mentioned: S-ホールディングスグループ、NEUTRINOS

燕チャンネル, the TikTok live-commerce channel operated by S-ホールディングスグループ, has signed an exclusive sales agreement with Korean cosmetics brand NEUTRINOS for Japan. This strengthens the group’s strategy of delivering inspiring experiences to customers by bringing fashion and IT together.

## 【Applications open】Get your hands in the soil and connect with the world. アジア学院’s “Chokotto Farm Forest” returns in fiscal 2026!

- Published: 2026-04-21T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000119470.html
- anchor: #n168755
- Companies mentioned: アジア学院

アジア学院 in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, will hold its public-participation program “Chokotto Farm Forest” again in fiscal 2026. Through hands-on activities with the soil, participants can interact with aspiring rural leaders from around the world and learn about an international society of “living together.”

## Have you given up, thinking “AI adoption seems difficult…”? With Dify, which requires no programming, you can create AI apps tailored to your company using intuitive controls alone! Leave tedious tasks to AI and embrace a new way of working that dramatically increases your work speed!

- Published: 2026-04-21T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000169048.html
- anchor: #n168754

The no-code AI app creation tool Dify is being introduced as a way for companies to develop their own AI apps through intuitive controls and improve operational efficiency. It aims to lower barriers to AI adoption and speed up business.

## A guide to developing agents with Claude. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to agent development using Computer Use, Agent Skills, Python and Node.js.

- Published: 2026-04-21T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000169048.html
- anchor: #n168753
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic

A comprehensive guide to developing autonomous agents with Anthropic’s AI, Claude, has been published. Covering Computer Use, Agent Skills and implementation using Python/Node.js, it is a definitive guide to learning how to use next-generation AI.

## Power tool brand HiKOKI holds awards ceremony for the “2nd HiKOKI BUILDER’S SPIRIT AWARD,” recognizing craftspeople who pursue the highest standards in their work

- Published: 2026-04-21T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000043886.html
- anchor: #n168752
- Companies mentioned: 工機ホールディングス株式会社

Power tool brand HiKOKI has held the awards ceremony for the “2nd HiKOKI BUILDER’S SPIRIT AWARD,” which recognizes craftspeople with high aspirations. The award honors the spirit of craftspeople working hard on job sites and aims to invigorate the industry.

## 【株式会社健康科学評価アカデミー】Signs regional collaboration agreement with 株式会社ホクノー to support community-based clinical research

- Published: 2026-04-21T05:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000175927.html
- anchor: #n168759
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホクノー、岡山大学

岡山大学発ベンチャーの健康科学評価アカデミーが、株式会社ホクノーと地域密着型の臨床研究支援に関する連携協定を締結。薬学部ネットワークとデータ解析力を活かし、地域での健康食品等の臨床試験受託事業を強化します。

## 台美人傳統週5月登場 美PBS放映「看不見的國家」

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:23:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604210012.aspx
- anchor: #n171050
- Companies mentioned: PBS (Public Broadcasting Service)、FAPA (Formosan Association for Public Affairs)

In May, during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and specifically Taiwanese American Heritage Week, PBS will broadcast the documentary "Invisible Nation," which chronicles Taiwan's democratic journey, aiming to educate American audiences and younger generations about Taiwan's story.

## Ukraine aid loan on EU summit agenda; Hungary may no longer veto it

- Published: 2026-04-21T08:13:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604210011.aspx
- anchor: #n171051
- Companies mentioned: Hungary、Ukraine、European Union (EU)

Hungary may drop its veto on the EU's €90 billion loan for Ukraine if the Friendship oil pipeline is repaired. The loan is now on the agenda for an upcoming EU summit, with potential improvements in Hungary-EU relations following recent political changes.

## Wall Street stocks mostly close lower amid uncertain prospects for U.S.-Iran peace talks

- Published: 2026-04-21T07:10:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604210010.aspx
- anchor: #n168765

Most major U.S. stock indexes fell as investors questioned the prospects for peace talks between the United States and Iran ahead of a temporary ceasefire deadline. Markets are closely watching developments in the Middle East.

## Apple names Ternus as CEO; Cook to become executive chairman

- Published: 2026-04-21T06:43:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604210009.aspx
- anchor: #n168760
- Companies mentioned: Apple Inc.

Apple announced a CEO transition: Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus will become CEO on September 1, while Tim Cook will move to the role of executive chairman. This is the company’s first CEO change since 2011.

## Tensions rise as U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline nears; international oil prices surge

- Published: 2026-04-21T06:28:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604210008.aspx
- anchor: #n168761

The U.S. president expressed opposition to extending the ceasefire with Iran and suggested the Strait of Hormuz blockade would continue. International oil prices consequently surged more than 5%, heightening tensions.

## Taiwan's representative to the UK, Yao Chin-hsiang, visits Parliament to discuss building Taiwan's defense resilience

- Published: 2026-04-21T05:59:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604210007.aspx
- anchor: #n168751

Taiwan's representative to the UK, Yao Chin-hsiang, shared plans for building Taiwan's defense resilience with the UK Parliament, underscoring the determination to resist aggression and presenting the “Little Orange Book” to highlight Taiwan-UK cooperation and Taiwan's security commitments.

## Shooting reported at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramid site; 2 dead and several injured

- Published: 2026-04-21T05:52:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604210006.aspx
- anchor: #n168750

A shooting occurred at the Teotihuacan archaeological site in Mexico, killing 1 Canadian woman and injuring several people. The attacker later died by suicide. The incident highlights the importance of safety measures at popular tourist destinations.