# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-21 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 168 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 100 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## “2026 Reading MVP” program gives away baseball tickets; Sung Sheng-jui attends sharing session

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:32:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604210209.aspx
- anchor: #n176792
- Companies mentioned: 中国信託商業銀行、中信兄弟棒球隊、新北中信特攻籃球隊、中信飛牡蠣電競戦隊、国立公共資訊図書館、漢来日月行館

CTBC Bank has launched the “2026 Reading MVP” campaign to promote reading. People who borrow books from libraries can receive a total of 12,000 tickets to CTBC Brothers professional baseball games.

## Google: AI helps improve energy efficiency; Finland key to global expansion

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:31:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://netzero.cna.com.tw/news/202604210208/
- anchor: #n176793
- Companies mentioned: Google、Tuike Finland

A Google climate sustainability executive stressed that the energy-saving benefits of AI far outweigh its power consumption and said a data center in Finland is key to the company’s global strategy.

## DPP launches new-generation youth development camp, calls on children of new immigrants to participate

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:28:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604210207.aspx
- anchor: #n176794
- Companies mentioned: 民主進步黨（民進党）

The Democratic Progressive Party announced that it will hold a “New Second-Generation Youth Empowerment Camp” in June to encourage young people to participate in public affairs.

## Overseas degrees are no guarantee of success; number of Chinese students studying abroad down 20% from peak

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:27:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202604210206.aspx
- anchor: #n176795
- Companies mentioned: 全球化智庫 (Center for China and Globalization)

The number of Chinese students studying abroad has fallen 20% from its 2019 peak, with observers noting that studying abroad is becoming less advantageous as a path to a high income.

## Jensen Huang to deliver keynote at COMPUTEX on 6/1, focusing on AI ecosystem partnerships

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:27:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604210197.aspx
- anchor: #n174492
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA（輝達）、外貿協会

NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a keynote address at COMPUTEX 2026, focusing on the latest advances in AI technology and partnerships to build the AI ecosystem. NVIDIA is pushing AI into its next stage, and GTC Taipei will also be held from June 2 to 4.

## Rebuilding Gaza over 10 years will cost more than NT$2 trillion; disarmament and troop withdrawal are sticking points in talks

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:25:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604210204.aspx
- anchor: #n174485
- Companies mentioned: 和平理事會、歐洲聯盟 (EU)、聯合國 (UN)

A UN peace envoy said Gaza will need about $71 billion for reconstruction over 10 years and that Hamas’s disarmament is key to negotiations.

## Nova Biomedical's kidney disease test wins approval in more than 40 countries; U.S. commercial launch in third quarter to drive growth

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:22:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604210203.aspx
- anchor: #n174486
- Companies mentioned: 新穎生醫 (BioMosaics)、安富大健康二號私募基金、安富資本、全福生技、台睿生技

新穎生醫 (BioMosaics)’s kidney disease biomarker test has been approved in more than 40 countries and will be commercialized in the United States starting in the third quarter.

## Zhonghe opens its first covered basketball court, offering all-weather use and improved nighttime lighting

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:21:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604210188.aspx
- anchor: #n174501
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府

The first all-weather canopy basketball court in New Taipei City’s Zhonghe District has opened in Sihao Park, with improved nighttime lighting.

## Expert: Geopolitical realignment brings new opportunities, boosting India-Taiwan cooperation【Interview】

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:20:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604210199.aspx
- anchor: #n174490
- Companies mentioned: 印度智庫中國分析及策略中心 (CCAS)、台積電 (TSMC)

An Indian think tank expert said cooperation between India and Taiwan is deepening strategically amid geopolitical realignments.

## Legislator raises security concerns over bringing in Indian migrant workers; Cho Jung-tai urges against discrimination

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:16:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604210202.aspx
- anchor: #n174487
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、立法院、勞動部

In response to security concerns raised in the 立法院 over accepting Indian workers, 行政院 Premier Cho Jung-tai said, “It depends on industry needs. Discriminatory debate should be avoided, but security will be given due consideration.”

## Taiwan-France research collaboration focuses on strategic fields; Wu Cheng-wen says Taiwan's semiconductors are at its core

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:16:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604210192.aspx
- anchor: #n174497

The 2nd Taiwan-France Scientific Research Conference was held in France. Wu Cheng-wen, chair of the National Science and Technology Council, said Taiwan’s semiconductor capabilities make it a reliable supply chain partner as geopolitical factors increase the importance of self-reliance in key industries. Cooperation is expected to expand in strategic fields including AI, quantum technology and space technology.

## Lyon International Illustration Festival opens in September, invites Taiwanese artists for residencies

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:15:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202604210201.aspx
- anchor: #n174488
- Companies mentioned: KIBLIND

The Lyon International Illustration Festival in France will be held in September, with Taiwan invited as this year’s featured country. The Ministry of Culture has launched the “2026 Taiwan-France Illustration Residency Program,” sending 1 to 3 outstanding Taiwanese illustrators to France for a 1-month exchange. The program aims to raise the international profile of Taiwanese illustration.

## U.S.-Iran war drives oil and gas prices higher; UK accelerates clean energy push

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:15:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604210200.aspx
- anchor: #n174489

In response to soaring oil and gas prices caused by the U.S.-Iran war, the British government announced it would accelerate its clean energy plans. It aims to install solar panels and wind turbines on industrial sites and railway land to supply electricity to 5 million households. It will also promote the shift to electric transport and electric heating systems.

## Three major institutional investors buy a net NT$67.656 billion in Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:14:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604210198.aspx
- anchor: #n174491

Taiwan’s stock market rose 646.31 points today to close at 37,605.11. The three major institutional investors were net buyers of about NT$67.6 billion in total.

## Hsinchu City government upgrades restrooms at Dananya Park; work expected to finish by the end of September

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:12:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604210196.aspx
- anchor: #n174493

After public restrooms in Hsinchu City’s Danyahu Park became old and inconvenient to use, the Hsinchu City Government, responding to a city councilor’s proposal, allocated funds for structural improvements and upgrades to ventilation, natural lighting and lighting. The work aims to provide a more user-friendly restroom space and is expected to be completed by the end of September.

## Study: Staying up late and sleeping just 5.5 hours may trigger overeating of 500 calories and derail weight loss

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:12:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604210195.aspx
- anchor: #n174494
- Companies mentioned: Nutrients（医学誌）

睡眠不足（1日5.5時間）は総カロリー摂取量を1日最大500kcal増加させ、特に夜間のスナック摂取を促すため、減量の妨げになることが研究で判明した。

## Keelung's Tung Tzu-wei visits school to check on lunches; KMT says it breaches neutrality, DPP says it is reasonable

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:11:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604210189.aspx
- anchor: #n174500
- Companies mentioned: 国民党、民進党、基隆市議会、基隆市政府教育処

民進党の基隆市長候補である童子瑋議長が小学校の給食を視察したことに対し、国民党が行政の中立性違反だと批判。民進党は職務の一環として妥当だと反論している。

## 種苗場洋蔥育苗新技術 發芽率可提升至8成以上

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:11:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604210194.aspx
- anchor: #n174495
- Companies mentioned: なし

The Taiwan Agriculture Ministry’s seed improvement and propagation station developed a new onion seedling technique and succeeded in raising the germination rate to more than 80% even under extreme weather conditions.

## Helicopter wreckage at Mount Aso crater in Kumamoto; Japan's Environment Ministry orders operator to remove it

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:10:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604210193.aspx
- anchor: #n174496
- Companies mentioned: 匠航空、日本環境省

Japan’s Environment Ministry has formally asked the operator of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed on Mount Aso in Kumamoto to remove the aircraft from the crater.

## Taichung food waste water dumped into drains; councilor says it is not an isolated case, while crews face a dilemma over returning to unload and missing shifts

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:06:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604210190.aspx
- anchor: #n174499
- Companies mentioned: 台中市政府、台中市環保局

In the case of a Taichung City garbage truck dumping food-waste wastewater into a roadside ditch, councilors said the incident reflected a dilemma faced by workers in the field because of flaws in the system.

## Pingtung prosecutors bust fraud ring's business network; influencer clothing shop used to launder more than NT$100 million

- Published: 2026-04-21T16:06:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604210191.aspx
- anchor: #n174498

The Pingtung District Prosecutors Office uncovered a money-laundering operation run by a fraud ring that laundered more than 146 million Taiwan dollars in 8 months. Investigators found that an influencer surnamed Wu used a clothing store as a front and cryptocurrency to launder money. A total of 21 people were arrested and indicted.

## Fire breaks out at 統一倉儲 in Taichung before dawn; no injuries, Environmental Protection Bureau monitors air quality

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:53:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604210187.aspx
- anchor: #n174455
- Companies mentioned: 統一倉儲

A fire broke out at 統一倉儲 in Taichung's Xitun District before dawn today. The blaze was intense, but no one was injured. The fire temporarily worsened air quality nearby, and the Taichung City Environmental Protection Bureau has dispatched staff to monitor conditions and urged residents to take extra precautions. The fire covered about 480 square meters; the cause is still under investigation.

## Yilan's Sanxing Township chief sentenced for bribery; must be suspended from office under the law

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:53:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604210183.aspx
- anchor: #n174459

Li Chih-yung, head of Sansing Township in Yilan County, was indicted on charges of steering public tenders to contractors while in office and accepting bribes. The Yilan District Court sentenced him to 12 years in prison and 3 years of deprivation of civil rights under the Anti-Corruption Act. Li will therefore be suspended from office in accordance with the law.

## Vibrant flower fields beneath the snow-capped mountains: Canada's largest tulip festival showcases a striking contrast

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:51:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604210182.aspx
- anchor: #n174460

The Harrison Tulip Festival in British Columbia, Canada, is in bloom with 14 million tulips, creating a “wonder of ice and fire” against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with new attractions including a nighttime garden.

## Mega Financial collects 32,000 used bags to help microbusinesses weather inflation

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:48:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604210186.aspx
- anchor: #n174456
- Companies mentioned: 環境部

兆豐金は、環境部の「袋袋箱傳」計画に賛同し、子会社を通じて3.2万個以上の清潔な中古袋を募集しました。これにより、商店街や市場の小規模事業者がインフレに対抗し、廃棄物削減と環境保護に貢献します。

## Kuo Lin-jui-yang returns to starting rotation, fires 153-kilometer-per-hour pitch over 2.2 innings and gives up a homer

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:47:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604210185.aspx
- anchor: #n174457
- Companies mentioned: 北海道日本ハムファイターズ、統一ライオンズ

Nippon Ham pitcher Koo Lin-jui-yang reached a top speed of 153 kph in a tune-up appearance in the 2nd team, preparing for a promotion to the 1st team.

## 「剴剴案」後兒少權法大修 首納兒少工作證

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:47:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604210184.aspx
- anchor: #n174458

The Ministry of Health and Welfare released a draft amendment to the Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act following the Kai-kai case. The first major revision in 15 years would introduce, for the first time, a “Children and Youths Work Certificate” for people whose jobs involve contact with children.

## Taitung Forest Park to end entrance fees starting 5/1

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:46:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604210180.aspx
- anchor: #n174462

The Taitung County Government announced that admission and parking at Taitung Forest Park will be free starting May 1 to attract tourists and make the park more accessible to residents. The move will allow more people to enjoy the park’s natural surroundings.

## Anthony Edwards scores 30 as Timberwolves rally from huge deficit to beat Nuggets and tie series

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:41:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604210179.aspx
- anchor: #n174463

The Minnesota Timberwolves erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 119-114 in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference playoffs, tying the series at 1-1. Anthony Edwards led the way with 30 points.

## Hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks and buying in AI stocks support gains in Nikkei

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:36:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604210181.aspx
- anchor: #n174461

Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher today. Optimism about U.S.-Iran peace talks and buying of AI-related stocks lifted investor sentiment, sending the Nikkei 225 up 0.89% to close at 59349.17.

## Century Iron and Steel approves US$14.87 million capital increase for Indonesian subsidiary

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:34:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604213002.aspx
- anchor: #n174454
- Companies mentioned: PT CENTURY INDONESIA WIND ENERGY、世紀重工國際股份有限公司

Century Iron & Steel Industrial Co. decided to inject US$14.87 million in cash into its Indonesian subsidiary, PT CENTURY INDONESIA WIND ENERGY, to strengthen the company’s operational competitiveness and long-term development.

## Middle East war sends energy prices soaring; Canada's March inflation jumps to 2.4%

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:32:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604210178.aspx
- anchor: #n174464
- Companies mentioned: カナダ統計局、カナダ銀行

Canada’s inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March 2026, mainly due to surging energy prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

## Gymnastics coach Weng Shih-hang suspended for 2 years over bullying allegations; NTNU says it will not protect wrongdoers

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:26:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604210173.aspx
- anchor: #n174407
- Companies mentioned: 台灣師範大學、人本教育基金會、中央社

NTNU gymnastics coach Weng Shih-hang has been suspended for 2 years over bullying allegations. The university stressed that it has zero tolerance for bullying and has launched an investigation. The case highlights issues with management culture in school sports training.

## Puli Township sanitation team receives 2 forklifts to improve recycling operations

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:24:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604210177.aspx
- anchor: #n174403
- Companies mentioned: 埔里恒吉宮、埔里鎮公所清潔隊、寶湖宮天地堂地母廟

南投埔里鎮公所清潔隊因堆高機老舊影響回收作業效率，埔里恒吉宮捐贈兩台新堆高機（約110萬元），並有廠商加贈手推掃地機，以強化回收物分類與處理速度，改善環境衛生。

## Huacheng City case: Taipei City Government's Department of Government Ethics considers using it as a case study in a report to the city council

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:22:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604210176.aspx
- anchor: #n174404
- Companies mentioned: 台北市政風處、台北市議會、北市府秘書處、市府人事處、都發局、鼎越開發

Following the first-instance verdict in the Jinghua City case, the Taipei City Government’s Department of Government Ethics is reviewing ways to improve administrative procedures. It plans to submit a report to the city council using the previous administration’s decision-making process as a case study. The department denied conducting political surveillance.

## 新北三重公寓疑室外機起火 7旬女無呼吸心跳送醫

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:19:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604210175.aspx
- anchor: #n174405
- Companies mentioned: 新北市消防局、新北市立聯合醫院三重院區、中央社

A fire broke out at an air-conditioning unit on the 2nd floor of a 5-story apartment building in Sanchong District, New Taipei City, and spread to upper floors. Firefighters rescued a woman in her 70s, who was taken to hospital in cardiac arrest. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

## Bullying allegations repeatedly surface involving NTNU sports coaches; Education Ministry forms special counseling team

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:18:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604210174.aspx
- anchor: #n174406
- Companies mentioned: 台灣師範大學、人本教育基金會、教育部、中央社

台師大體操教練翁士航の霸凌疑惑を受け、教育部が專案輔導小組を設置し、台師大の訓練文化と制度を検証・改善する方針を発表。学生の安全な学習環境確保を強調している。

## Olympic gymnastics bronze medalist Tang Chia-hung says he no longer works with coach Weng Shih-hang, who faces bullying allegations

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:18:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604210172.aspx
- anchor: #n174408
- Companies mentioned: 人本教育基金會、中央社

Olympic gymnastics bronze medalist Tang Chia-hung said he and former coach Weng Shih-hang have ended their working relationship in response to allegations that Weng bullied athletes. Tang said he was not involved in the case and would not comment further. He only hopes the gymnastics training environment and talent development will move in a better direction.

## Gymnastics coach Weng Shih-hang responds to allegations of campus bullying and sexual harassment

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:17:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604210171.aspx
- anchor: #n174409
- Companies mentioned: 人本基金會、台灣師範大學、中華民國體操協會、中央社

Olympic gymnastics coach Weng Shih-hang categorically denied allegations of campus bullying and sexual harassment at a news conference. He said an investigation was underway and called for the facts to be established based on evidence. Some parents also expressed support for Weng.

## Customs: Carrying more than US$20,000 in gold when departing without declaring it could result in a fine

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:16:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604210170.aspx
- anchor: #n174410
- Companies mentioned: 財政部關務署高雄關、台灣銀行、經濟部國際貿易署

Kaohsiung Customs in Taiwan warned that anyone carrying gold worth more than US$20,000 out of the country must declare it to customs and obtain an export permit, citing fluctuations in international gold prices. Violators will be penalized.

## U.S. military boards and seizes Iranian cargo ship suspected of carrying dual-use goods

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:15:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604210169.aspx
- anchor: #n174411
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗伊斯蘭共和國航運公司 (IRISL)

The U.S. military reportedly seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska on suspicion that it was carrying dual-use goods. Iran condemned the move as a violation of international law and demanded the ship’s immediate release.

## Strait of Hormuz blockade: China's crude oil imports from the Middle East plunge 25% in March

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:14:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202604210168.aspx
- anchor: #n174412
- Companies mentioned: 中國海關總署、財新網、日經中文網

China’s imports of Middle Eastern crude oil fell 25% year-on-year in March due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with imports from Saudi Arabia and Iraq seeing particularly sharp declines. China is stepping up alternative sourcing from Russia and Brazil.

## Technology heavyweights and high-priced stocks repeatedly hit record highs; Taiwan stocks rose 646 points at the close, setting another record

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:14:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604210167.aspx
- anchor: #n174413
- Companies mentioned: 台積電 (TSMC)、台達電 (Delta Electronics)、鴻海 (Hon Hai Precision Industry)、信驊 (ASPEED Technology)、健策 (Kenmec)、聯發科 (MediaTek)、世芯-KY (Alchip Technologies)、創意 (GUC)

Taiwan’s stock market hit a record high, driven by technology stocks and high-priced shares. Major companies including TSMC, Delta Electronics and Hon Hai rose, as the market benefited from the AI boom. Stable international oil prices also supported the market.

## Meat slices at Japanese shabu-shabu chain so thin they are translucent; company admits fault and acknowledges they failed to meet standards

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:08:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604210166.aspx
- anchor: #n174414
- Companies mentioned: すかいらーくホールディングス（Skylark Holdings）、しゃぶ葉

Meat served at Japanese shabu-shabu chain しゃぶ葉 became a topic of discussion on social media after customers said the slices were too thin. Parent company Skylark apologized and acknowledged that its manual had not been followed.

## Hsiao Hsu-tsen calls on people to take good care of Ma Ying-jeou; King Pu-tsung says he will await the investigation report and not evade responsibility

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:06:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604210164.aspx
- anchor: #n174416
- Companies mentioned: 馬英九基金会、中央社

Former aide Hsiao Hsu-tsen pushed back against former President Ma Ying-jeou’s remarks about fiscal discipline and called on King Pu-tsung to respond. King said he would explain the facts after the investigation committee’s report was released.

## Countdown to opening of Tamsui River Bridge: times for 4 events allowing the public onto the bridge at a glance

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:04:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604215003.aspx
- anchor: #n174402
- Companies mentioned: 雲門舞集

Various related events are being held ahead of the opening of Danjiang Bridge on May 12. Public access will be limited to the event period, and the bridge may not be open to the public during the opening ceremony.

## 5月台股期指漲808點

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:01:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604210165.aspx
- anchor: #n174415
- Companies mentioned: 台湾期貨交易所、中央社

21日の台湾株式市場で加権指数は646.31ポイント上昇。5月限の台湾株価指数先物も808ポイントの大幅高となった。

## 5月電子期漲 金融期跌

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:59:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604210163.aspx
- anchor: #n174417
- Companies mentioned: 台湾期貨交易所（台湾先物取引所）、中央社

21日の台湾株式市場において、5月の電子株価指数先物は上昇した一方、金融株価指数先物は下落した。

## French master cake maker creates lavish cakes; won't take weddings with budgets under 37 million

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:57:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604210162.aspx
- anchor: #n174418

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## Taiwan stocks rose 646 points to a record close of 37,605; 聯發科 hit the limit-up to set a record high, and 台達電 surged past NT$2,000

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:56:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604210157.aspx
- anchor: #n174338
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、台達電、鴻海、聯發科

Taiwan’s benchmark index closed at a record 37605 points, driven by technology stocks including TSMC and MediaTek.

## Singapore food expo: Huang Min-hui and Huang Wei-che appear at Taiwan pavilion to promote agricultural products

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:56:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604210155.aspx
- anchor: #n174340
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國對外貿易發展協會 (TAITRA)

TAITRA set up a Taiwan Pavilion at the Singapore International Food Fair, where the mayors of Chiayi City and Tainan promoted Taiwan’s agricultural specialties.

## Promoting sustainability, Vice President Hsiao says Taiwan is a trusted partner of the world

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:56:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604210151.aspx
- anchor: #n174344
- Companies mentioned: 5% Design Action社會設計平台

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said at the opening of the “Earth Solution Sustainable Design Action Annual Conference” that Taiwan is a trusted global partner in sustainability and should leverage its strengths in technology and AI to advance the twin digital and net-zero transitions. She stressed that Taiwan is working toward its 2030 targets.

## Trump: Recovering enriched uranium from Iranian rubble is a long and arduous mission

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:55:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604210161.aspx
- anchor: #n174334

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said the effort to excavate enriched uranium from the ruins of Iran’s nuclear facilities, after the U.S. military bombed them last year, would be “a long and difficult process.” He claimed that Iran’s enriched uranium would eventually be transferred to the United States, but Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied the plan.

## 駐汶萊代表處 screens 造山者; Hsiao Sheng-chung discusses how the Taiwanese spirit helps the regional economy

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:53:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604210160.aspx
- anchor: #n174335
- Companies mentioned: 駐汶萊代表處、CPTPP

Taiwan’s representative office in Brunei held a screening of the semiconductor documentary “The Mountain Maker” and promoted Taiwan’s accession to the CPTPP as a way to strengthen the regional economy.

## Taiwan stocks rose 646.31 points

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604210159.aspx
- anchor: #n174336
- Companies mentioned: 統一台股增長、群益科技創新、聯電、友達、群創、蔚華科、聯發科、台亞、揚智、富爾特、光鼎、榮創、台揚、弘凱、艾笛森

Taiwan’s stock market benchmark index rose 646.31 points, or 1.75%, to close at a record 37605.11.

## On arms procurement, Lu Hsiu-yen says strengthening self-defense capabilities is a consensus among the public

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:51:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604210158.aspx
- anchor: #n174337
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、国防部

台湾の立法院で国防特別条例草案の与野党協議が行われる中、台中市長の盧秀燕氏は「自己防衛能力の強化は全国民の共通認識であり、政治操作の対象にすべきではない」と述べた。

## Taiwan-France scientific research meeting deepens cooperation in 6 fields, including AI and cybersecurity

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:51:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604210150.aspx
- anchor: #n174345
- Companies mentioned: 國科會 (NSTC)、國家實驗研究院 (NARLabs)、法國高等教育、研究暨太空部 (MESRE)、法國國家研究總署 (ANR)、法國國家科學研究院 (CNRS)、法國國家健康與醫學研究院 (Inserm)、法國國家資訊暨自動化研究所 (Inria)

The 2nd Taiwan-France Joint Scientific Research Conference was held in France, where participants agreed to deepen cooperation in 6 major fields, including semiconductors and AI.

## Pepper-spray incident during Ko Wen-je's street canvassing in Taichung: candidate Liu Qin-yu withdraws complaint

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:49:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604210152.aspx
- anchor: #n174343

Liu Qin-yu, a candidate for Taichung City Council, withdrew her complaint over an incident in which pepper spray was accidentally discharged during a street speech in Taichung by Ko Wen-je, founding chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party. A police investigation found that the head of the Sixth Precinct had accidentally discharged it. Liu thanked police for their efforts and called for social peace.

## Lin Chia-lung hosts French Senate vice president, promotes Taiwan-France supply chain cooperation

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:45:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604210156.aspx
- anchor: #n174339
- Companies mentioned: 法國參議院、外交部

台湾の林佳龍外交部長がフランス上院の副議長らと会談し、AIおよび半導体のサプライチェーン協力を推進した。

## Military truck crashes onto central divider, apparently after mishandling a turn; no injuries

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:45:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604210154.aspx
- anchor: #n174341
- Companies mentioned: 苗栗縣警察局頭份分局、軍方

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## 三聯集團吸金22億 調查局再列2人為外逃通緝犯

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:43:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604210153.aspx
- anchor: #n174342
- Companies mentioned: 三聯集團、三聯南頻電信公司、法務部調查局、最高法院

In an illegal fundraising case involving about 2.2 billion Taiwan dollars by the Sanlian Group, 2 executives—Wang Chen-kuang and Kuan Tsai-huan—whose prison sentences were upheld by the Supreme Court fled overseas and were placed on the Investigation Bureau’s wanted list.

## Environmental groups fear Nanzi Park will “use up Kaohsiung's electricity,” urge active development of green power

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:32:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604210149.aspx
- anchor: #n174346
- Companies mentioned: 台積電 (TSMC)、地球公民基金會、環境權保障基金會、主婦聯盟環境保護基金會、國家科學及技術委員會南部科學園區管理局

Environmental groups are concerned that the planned Southern Taiwan Science Park Nanzih campus, where TSMC is expected to set up operations, will consume all of Kaohsiung’s electricity. They have urged the Kaohsiung City Government and TSMC to actively develop green power. The developer said tenant companies would install rooftop solar panels and work with green power suppliers.

## National Chamber of Commerce and Industry denies being pressured and offers 2 suggestions; DPP says economic development must also take political intentions into account

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:32:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604210148.aspx
- anchor: #n174347
- Companies mentioned: 商總 (中華民國全國商業總會)、工總 (中華民國全國工業總會)

In response to the 10 measures for Taiwan announced by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the General Chamber of Commerce made 2 proposals while denying that it was under pressure. DPP Deputy Secretary-General Ho Po-wen said China’s political intentions must be considered alongside economic development, questioning whether the measures offer genuine benefits or are an attempt to “use business to pressure politics.”

## Cheng Tzu-wei visits schools to check on lunches; KMT says this violates administrative neutrality and calls for it to stop

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:28:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604210147.aspx
- anchor: #n174348
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、基隆市府、碇內國小、仁愛國小

The Kuomintang criticized DPP mayoral candidate Tong Tzu-wei’s inspection of school lunches in Keelung, saying it “violates administrative neutrality.”

## Securities report—23rd fiscal year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:35:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC23%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F02%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-21%2015%3A35
- anchor: #n174465

R Planner Co., Ltd. filed its securities report for the 23rd fiscal year (from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026). This is an important disclosure concerning the company’s financial condition and operating results.

## Securities Report — 17th Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:13:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC17%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F02%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-21%2015%3A13
- anchor: #n174420

Pole To Win Holdings, Inc. filed its securities report for the 17th fiscal year (from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026). This is an important disclosure concerning the company’s financial condition and operating results.

## Amended Securities Report — 21st Fiscal Year (2025/01/01–2025/12/31)

- Published: 2026-04-21T15:11:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E8%A8%82%E6%AD%A3%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC21%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F01%2F01%EF%BC%8D2025%2F12%2F31)-2026-04-21%2015%3A11
- anchor: #n174419

Allied Architects, Inc. filed its amended securities report for the 21st fiscal year (from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025). This is an important disclosure concerning the company’s financial condition and operating results.

## Securities Report — 58th Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-21T14:39:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC58%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F02%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-21%2014%3A39
- anchor: #n174349
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シーイーシー

CEC (株式会社シーイーシー) released its 58th financial report (2025/02/01–2026/01/31), detailing its performance and operations.