https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 274 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 76 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184758Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:18:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn Indonesian fisherman was injured off Yilan and was determined to need emergency evacuation following a telemedicine diagnosis. A Coast Guard vessel and a National Airborne Service Corps helicopter worked together to rescue him by hoisting him aboard at night and transport him to a hospital in Hualien. The swift interagency response saved his life. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184768Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:16:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter President Lai Ching-te’s overseas trip was postponed due to interference from China, Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party strongly condemned China for what it called unreasonable suppression aimed at isolating the Republic of China. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184771Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:13:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese actor Wang Ta-lu, also known as Darren Wang, and others were convicted of violating the Personal Data Protection Act for improperly asking police officers and underworld figures to obtain personal information through an acquaintance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184759Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:12:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA hearing was held in the case of a woman who slapped the head of the Taichung Bar Association in court. The association head said he intended to encourage her to reflect on her actions through legal education. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184761Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:11:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn a cryptocurrency robbery case in Taipei’s Shilin District, police arrested 4 additional suspects, including the alleged ringleader, and simultaneously raided an illegal drug manufacturing site in Taoyuan City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184762Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:11:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taitung County Library, built over 14 years at a cost of NT$800 million, has officially opened. It is a new landmark inspired by mountain mist. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184763Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:11:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVoters in Virginia approved a referendum on a new redistricting plan. The plan could give Democrats more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, dealing a blow to President Trump’s strategy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184764Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:07:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead of the 3-day May Day holiday, the Freeway Bureau announced it expects severe congestion on National Freeway 5 and will impose measures including entrance ramp closures and high-occupancy vehicle restrictions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184765Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:04:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe New Taiwan dollar fell 2.7 cents against the U.S. dollar in Taipei’s foreign exchange market today, to 31.516 yuan at noon. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184773Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:03:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te’s planned tour of Africa, including Eswatini, was postponed after countries involved revoked flight clearances under pressure from China. The Legislative Yuan’s Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a resolution condemning China’s intimidation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184766Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:03:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter U.S. President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely while maintaining the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, markets watched developments closely, and oil prices and stock prices fell. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184767Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:02:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe planned visit to Eswatini by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te was postponed after 3 transit countries suddenly revoked flight clearances under intense pressure from China. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184769Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:02:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA国民党の台北市松山・信義区市議予備選の世論調査結果が発表され、李明璇と許原栄が勝利。党内の加点ルールのあり方についても議論が提起されています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184770Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn Taipei’s Wanhua District, a dispute over unpaid rent led a tenant’s friend to stab the landlord and others with a knife, injuring 2 people. Police arrested 3 people and seized illegal drugs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184772Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:57:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA construction site in Taichung’s Xitun District was ordered to stop work and fined by the city after it discharged muddy water into a river without adequate sediment treatment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184684Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:56:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan President Lai Ching-te had planned to visit Eswatini, but the trip was postponed after 3 countries suddenly revoked flight clearance for his special aircraft. New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi pointed to the difficulties facing Taiwan’s diplomacy and stressed the need to unite and face the international community together. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184678Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:54:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAConnector and cable maker Ingrasys has successfully entered the AI server and liquid cooling markets and launched plans for a stock listing. It has signed an agreement with 康和証券, aiming to deepen its technology in AI and high-speed transmission and expand overseas markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184679Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:53:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInternational IDEA, based in Stockholm, released a report saying that over the past 20 years, elections in 94 cases across at least 52 countries were disrupted or postponed because of extreme weather or natural disasters. The findings highlight how climate change threatens elections, a cornerstone of democracy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184680Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:47:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead of the Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan’s Sports Administration and the National Sports Training Center will set up a base in Toyohashi to provide meals and training facilities for karate and taekwondo athletes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184681Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:45:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter Taiwan's General Chamber of Commerce called for accepting China's 10 preferential measures for Taiwan, China's Taiwan Affairs Office demanded that the DPP administration change its stance and promote exchanges. Taiwan criticized the political preconditions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184688Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:41:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta and The Citadel held a symposium on “Taiwan-U.S. defense cooperation,” discussing Taiwan's strategic importance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184682Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:38:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARegarding China's obstruction of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to Eswatini, 中国国務院台湾事務弁公室 stressed the “one China principle” and condemned Taiwan's diplomacy. Taiwan strongly objected, asserting that it is a sovereign state. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184683Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:38:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANBAプレイオフでフィラデルフィア・76ersがボストン・セルティックスを111対97で破り、シリーズを1勝1敗のタイに戻しました。負傷したV. J. Edgecombeが30得点10リバウンドの活躍を見せ、Tyrese Maxeyも29得点9アシストで貢献しました。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184685Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:32:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaoyuan Junior High School in Kaohsiung City won gold in the girls' 4th division of judo at the National Secondary School Games, achieving a 4th consecutive title. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184686Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:31:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA DPP city councilor in Taichung warned that China's 10 preferential measures for Taiwan were “a trap to tame and then slaughter.” Taichung's Tourism Bureau countered that “tourism has nothing to do with politics.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184687Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:29:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Spurs 106-103 in the NBA Western Conference playoffs, tying the series at 1-1. The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama left the game with an injury. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184689https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184689Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:28:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA surge in demand for AI servers sent shares of Taiwanese PCB and CCL-related companies soaring. EMC's stock price topped 4000 yuan, making it the 6th-largest company by market capitalization in Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184690Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:28:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn officer with Taiwan's Fifth Special Police Corps fired into the air after expressing dissatisfaction with an assignment to support-duty work. The officer received 1 major demerit and was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of intimidation and endangering safety. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184652Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:27:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn a fraud scheme, 3 former LINE GO drivers conspired with passengers to submit false fare claims for fictitious rides. They drove empty vehicles to run up the meters and defrauded the company of more than NT$270,000. Taipei prosecutors indicted the 3 on fraud charges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184654Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:26:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 21-year-old man in Tainan mistakenly rode his motorcycle onto an expressway and crashed. He later jumped from the expressway into a nearby river, where he was found by police and firefighters and taken to hospital. He may have mental health issues. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184655Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:20:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. Department of Defense has substantially depleted its key missile stocks in the war with Iran. A CSIS analysis says replenishing them will take 3–5 years, putting the U.S. military's readiness for potential conflicts with major powers such as China at risk. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184653Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:15:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's National Development Council has created a Special Award for AI Applications for the 9th Government Service Award. The award aims to promote AI use by government agencies and improve the efficiency of public services. Nominations are open from May 4 to 14. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184660Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:12:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's stock market today broke through the 38000-point mark for the first time. Demand for AI servers provided a tailwind, with cooling-related and IC design stocks leading the market as bullish sentiment continued. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184656Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:07:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA mass trial of approximately 500 people alleged to be MS-13 members has begun in El Salvador. Human rights groups have voiced concern that due process and defendants' right to defend themselves may be violated. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184657Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:05:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Taichung City fraud ring used AI video calls to impersonate Chinese prosecutors and defraud Hong Kong residents of NT$30 million. A total of 18 people, including the alleged ringleader, a man surnamed Huang, were arrested and indicted. Police seized fake uniforms and office backdrops. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184661Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:02:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184658Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:01:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Nuclear Safety Commission Chair Chen Ming-chen said in response to questions in the Legislative Yuan that nuclear power could help stabilize electricity prices. KMT legislator Lo Chih-chiang argued that the nuclear-free policy would lead to power shortages, higher prices and air pollution. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184659Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:56:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Kaohsiung City Agriculture Bureau announced a subsidy program to support smart agriculture. It covers 4 categories, including smart sensing and environmental control systems, with applications due by April 30. The city is promoting 133 smart farms over 5 years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184562Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:54:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAデトロイト・タイガースの台湾出身選手、李灝宇が本拠地初安打とメジャー初の四球を記録し、二塁の守備にも就きました。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184558Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:53:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe opposition 民進党 criticized the 基隆市政府's procurement of amphibious vehicles, or duck tour boats, as favoring a particular vendor. The city government denied the accusation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184559Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:52:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's 教育部 expanded single sign-on (SSO) services for its digital learning platform, adding 酷英検 and 築学網. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184560Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:51:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFor World Book Day on April 23, Taiwan's 寿山動物園 provided chimpanzees with specially made “cardboard books” containing hidden sunflower seeds. The activity was part of an enrichment program to develop the animals' observational skills and finger dexterity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184561Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:50:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHTC (宏達電) announced a partnership with KDDI to bring its VIVE Eagle AI smart glasses to Japan. Sales in the Japanese market will begin on April 24. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184563Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:46:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASpaceX has reportedly secured the right to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion or to enter a partnership with it for $10 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184564Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:46:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA玉山銀行 has officially launched its Taiwan Individual Savings Account (TISA) fund service, which lets people start investing with small amounts, in line with government policy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184565Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:44:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHKEX CEO Bonnie Chan said geopolitical risks are driving increased interest among international investors in Asian markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184566Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:42:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Lottery is urging the 2 winners of the NT$1.35 billion Power Lottery jackpot, sold on Feb. 12, to claim their prizes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184567Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:40:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Hualien Branch of the Administrative Enforcement Agency will auction trucks and an excavator seized by the Hualien District Prosecutors Office. For the first time, it will use drone footage to show movable property being auctioned. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184568Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:37:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATainan Public Library announced events to mark the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Tainan Canal, including a stamp rally organized with 44 public libraries and local bookstores. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260422-12/index-en-p4.html#n184569Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示