AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-21 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.htmlOne 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.en “2026 Reading MVP” program gives away baseball tickets; Sung Sheng-jui attends sharing sessionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n176792https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n176792Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:32:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACTBC 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 expansionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n176793https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n176793Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:31:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 participatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n176794https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n176794Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:28:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 peakhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n176795https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n176795Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:27:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 partnershipshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174492Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:27:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANVIDIA 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 talkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174485Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:25:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 growthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174486Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:22:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 lightinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174501Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:21:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174490Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:20:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn 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 discriminationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174487Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:16:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn 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 corehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174497Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:16:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 residencieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174488Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:15:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 pushhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174489Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:15:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn 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 stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174491Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:14:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’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 Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174493Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:12:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter 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 losshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174494Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:12:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 reasonablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174500Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:11:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174495Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:11:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174496Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:10:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapan’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 shiftshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174499Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:06:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn 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 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174498Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:06:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 qualityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174455Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:53:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 lawhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174459Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:53:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALi 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 contrasthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174460Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:51:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 inflationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174456Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:48:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 homerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174457Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:47:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANippon 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174458Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:47:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 5/1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174462Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:46:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 serieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174463Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:41:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 Nikkeihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174461Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:36:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapan’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 subsidiaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174454Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:34:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACentury 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%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174464Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:32:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACanada’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 wrongdoershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174407Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:26:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANTNU 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 operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174403Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:24:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 councilhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174404Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:22:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174405Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:19:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 teamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174406Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:18:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 allegationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174408Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:18:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOlympic 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 harassmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174409Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:17:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOlympic 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 finehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174410Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:16:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKaohsiung 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 goodshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174411Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:15:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 Marchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174412Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:14:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina’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 recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174413Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:14:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’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 standardshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174414Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:08:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMeat 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 responsibilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174416Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:06:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer 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 glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174402Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:04:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVarious 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174415Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:01:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA21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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174417Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:59:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA21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 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174418Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:57:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 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$2,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174338Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:56:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’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 productshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174340Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:56:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATAITRA 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 worldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174344Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:56:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVice 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 missionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174334Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:55:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer 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 economyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174335Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:53:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’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 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174336Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:52:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’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 publichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174337Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:51:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 cybersecurityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174345Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:51:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 complainthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174343Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:49:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALiu 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 cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174339Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:45:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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 injurieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174341Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:45:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 三聯集團吸金22億 調查局再列2人為外逃通緝犯https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174342Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:43:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn 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 powerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174346Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:32:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEnvironmental 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 accounthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174347Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:32:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn 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 stophttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174348Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:28:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174465Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174420Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174419Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-15/index-en-p3.html#n174349Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:39:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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.