AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-23 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 12 of 12https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1111 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 33 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 22nd Fiscal Period (2025/01/28–2026/01/26)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193450https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193450Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:06:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示三井住友ＤＳアセットマネジメント株式会社 has filed its annual securities report for the 22nd fiscal period. The period runs from 2025/01/28 to 2026/01/26. Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 8th Fiscal Period (2025/01/31–2026/01/30)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193449https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193449Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:04:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示大和アセットマネジメント株式会社 has filed its annual securities report for the 8th fiscal period concerning beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. The report provides detailed disclosures of performance and other information for the reporting period. Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 25th Fiscal Period (2025/01/28–2026/01/26)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193448https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193448Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed its securities report for the 25th period. The period runs from 2025/01/28 to 2026/01/26. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)—58th Period (2025/07/25–2026/01/26)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193447https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193447Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed its securities report for the 58th period. The period runs from 2025/07/25 to 2026/01/26. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)—23rd Period (2025/07/24–2026/01/23)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193446https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193446Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Asset Management One Co., Ltd. filed its securities report for the 23rd period. The period runs from 2025/07/24 to 2026/01/23. Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 8th Fiscal Period (2025/01/31–2026/01/30)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193445Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:02:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示大和アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 8th-period securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. The report provides detailed disclosures on the funds' financial condition, investment performance and other matters during the period, and is extremely important to investors. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)—20th Period (2025/01/28–2026/01/27)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193444Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed its securities report for the 20th period. The period runs from 2025/01/28 to 2026/01/27. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)—30th Period (2025/07/24–2026/01/23)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193443Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Franklin Templeton Japan Co., Ltd. filed its securities report for the 30th period. The period runs from 2025/07/24 to 2026/01/23. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)—24th Period (2025/01/25–2026/01/26)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193442Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed its securities report for the 24th period. The period runs from 2025/01/25 to 2026/01/26. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)—23rd Period (2025/07/24–2026/01/23)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193441Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Asset Management One Co., Ltd. filed its 23rd-period securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. The period runs from 2025/07/24 to 2026/01/23. Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)—7th Period (2025/01/28–2026/01/26)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193328https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193328Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed its 7th-period securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. The period runs from 2025/01/28 to 2026/01/26. 55 U.S. House members jointly write to accuse South Korean authorities of pro-China suppression of U.S. companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194447https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194447Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:27:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA55 members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to South Korea's ambassador, accusing the South Korean government of tilting toward China and unfairly cracking down on U.S. companies. National Museum of Natural Science anti-drug exhibit uses AI shadow-puppet animations and fables to expose the harms of drugshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194443Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:26:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe special exhibition 「有影在反毒」 is being held at 国立自然科学博物館, using AI shadow-puppet animation to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs. President's overseas trip blocked; AIT says Beijing is again intimidating Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194444Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:23:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAIT condemned several countries' revocation of flight clearances for Taiwan's president under pressure from China, calling it an act of intimidation against Taiwan. CCP blocks President Lai's overseas trip; DPP says next step could be full implementation of long-arm jurisdictionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194445Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:21:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Democratic Progressive Party's China Affairs Department condemned China's obstruction of the Taiwan president's visit as a violation of sovereignty and warned against the full implementation of "long-arm jurisdiction." Nikkei index tops 60,000 for the first time; South Korea's KOSPI hits a record highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194450https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194450Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:18:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Nikkei Stock Average topped the 60,000-point mark for the first time, while South Korea's KOSPI also hit a record high. Deadly fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court; public opinion points to government departments shirking responsibilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194446https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194446Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:17:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA public hearing into the massive fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court, which killed 168 people, exposed government departments shifting blame and sparked public backlash. Pitcher Li Yu-peng drove drunk without a license; Rakuten Monkeys terminate his contracthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194448https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194448Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:07:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALi Yu-peng, a pitcher for Taiwan's Rakuten Monkeys professional baseball team, was caught driving drunk without a license, and the team terminated his contract. Security concerns over China's Amap; Liu Shih-fang: ban it if it affects national securityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194449https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194449Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:57:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARegarding the use of China's navigation app 「高徳地図」 in Taiwan, the interior minister said it would be banned if it posed a serious national security risk. NONO's case involving sexual assault and indecent assault of 6 people; appeals court upholds 2-year, 6-month sentencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194451https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194451Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:56:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台湾のタレントNONO（陳宣裕）の性的暴行事件について、二審の台湾高等裁判所は一審と同じ懲役2年6ヶ月の判決を下した。 UK Parliament passes law to create a smoke-free generation; people aged 17 and under will be barred from buying cigarettes for lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194064Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:55:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe UK Parliament passed a bill to permanently ban young people born in 2009 or later from buying cigarettes. The historic measure aims to prevent harm to public health and reduce the burden on the NHS. People born after 2009 in UK barred from buying cigarettes for life; Shih Chung-liang says Taiwan is considering whether to adopt the policyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194065Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:54:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing the passage in the UK of a "generational smoking ban," Taiwan Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang indicated that Taiwan would consider adopting the policy. Iran says it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless the U.S. lifts its blockadehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194067Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:53:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIran said it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless the U.S. naval blockade was lifted, and seized 2 vessels. President Trump extended the ceasefire deadline, but tensions in the Middle East remain high. Pro-Taiwan U.S. Representative Scott dies at age 80https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194066Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:48:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. Democratic Representative David Scott, who had long supported Taiwan and backed its fair participation in international organizations, has died at the age of 80. 21 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate around Taiwan Strait; military keeping close watch and respondinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194068Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:39:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA15 Chinese military aircraft and 6 vessels and other craft were detected operating around Taiwan. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said it was closely monitoring and responding to the activity. Ju Teng's sensitive information pending disclosure; TDR trading suspendedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n194069Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:28:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Stock Exchange halted trading in the Taiwan Depositary Receipts (TDRs) issued by Getac International starting at 9 a.m. today, citing the pending release of "sensitive information that could affect the share price." TSMC hits a record high; Taiwan stocks surge more than 900 points to 38,800, setting a new recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193982Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:24:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's stock market surged more than 900 points, driven by TSMC shares hitting a record 2125 yuan, and the Taiex set a record high of 38800 points. U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia adopts Ukrainian technology to counter Iranian drone attackshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193981https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193981Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:22:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. military has deployed Ukraine's "Sky Map" anti-drone technology at a base in Saudi Arabia to counter Iranian drone attacks. The adoption of combat-proven technology has highlighted weaknesses in U.S. air defenses. Tesla's Terafab to use Intel's 14A process, giving Intel its first major customerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193983Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:15:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATesla said it plans to use Intel's next-generation 14A process technology for its AI chip project, "Terafab." The move would mark a major breakthrough for Intel in securing a key external customer. New Taiwan dollar opens up 1 cent at 31.53https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193984Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:08:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA23日の台北外国為替市場で、新台湾ドルは対米ドルで1セント上昇し、1米ドル＝31.53元で取引を開始した。 Taiwan stocks open up 93.22 pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193985Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:04:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taipei stock market opened today up 93.22 points at 37971.69 points. Trading value was NT$12.985 billion. Former UK deputy minister: Taiwan Strait has entered a period of strategic warning; UK should preparehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193986Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer British deputy foreign minister Trevelyan said the Taiwan Strait had entered a "period of strategic vigilance" and warned that the UK should urgently prepare for China's threat. TSMC's North America Technology Symposium opens; A13 process to enter production in 2029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193507Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:53:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt its North America Technology Symposium, TSMC announced plans to begin mass production of its next-generation "A13" process for AI in 2029. It also unveiled advanced packaging technologies and other developments. Taitung County Councilor Wang You-li accused of fraudulently claiming aide fees; released on NT$300,000 bailhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193506Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:53:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWang Youli, a Taitung County councilor elected from Green Island Township, was questioned by prosecutors over allegations of improperly receiving an assistant's expenses and was released on bail of NT$300,000. Chemical leak in West Virginia, U.S., kills 2; about 30 people hospitalizedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193508Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:52:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA chemical leak occurred at a silver recycling plant in West Virginia, killing 2 people from toxic gas exposure and sending about 30 people to hospital. Wu Derong: Front approaches from this afternoon; rain expected north of central Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193505Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:48:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWeather expert Wu Der-rong said a front would approach Taiwan from this afternoon, increasing the likelihood of localized rain and thunderstorms in central and northern areas. Severe weather will require attention from tomorrow onward. Strong bench performance all season earns Spurs' Johnson NBA 6th Man of the Year [Video]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193509Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:39:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASan Antonio Spurs player Keldon Johnson won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award for this season. He came off the bench in all 82 games and contributed to the team's victories. U.S. Navy Secretary Phelan steps down without warning; another shake-up among senior defense officialshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193440Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:26:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan abruptly announced his resignation. The move is one of a series of senior defense personnel changes in the Trump administration as tensions rise in the Middle East; Deputy Secretary Hung Cao will succeed him. Taiwan index futures hit a record high in overnight trading; institutions say Taiwan stocks could extend their rallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193438Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:17:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAgainst the backdrop of gains in U.S. stocks and a sharp rise in TSMC's ADR, overnight trading in Taiwan's Taiex futures hit a record 38746 points. TSMC's new technology announcements and strong results from AI-related companies are driving the bullish market in Taiwanese stocks. Global conference on moving away from fossil fuels opens; Brazil's initiative takes center stagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193439Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:09:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels opened in Colombia, with about 60 countries taking part. Brazil's proposed "Energy Transition Roadmap" is at the center of discussions on the energy transition and climate action. U.S. official: Various military aid options for Taiwan under consideration; urges Taiwan to pass special budgethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193327Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:56:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn adviser to 米国戦争省, John Noh, said he was proposing measures to strengthen security assistance for Taiwan to the department's leadership and urged Taiwan to pass a special defense budget. Good Morning World: President Lai's visit to Eswatini blocked; international leaders join in condemning Beijinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193324Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:56:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA morning digest of key domestic and international news, including President Lai Ching-te's postponed overseas trip, the extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Taiwan stocks surpassing 38,000 points and the impact of the Middle East situation on energy. TSMC: ASML's latest equipment is too expensive; will not adopt it before 2029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193325https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193325Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:55:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATSMC said it would defer adoption of ASML's latest high-NA EUV lithography equipment until 2029 to cut costs. The decision could adversely affect ASML's ability to meet its sales targets. U.S. media: Shadow tankers travel between China and Iran; U.S. interceptions could cut off Tehran's source of fundshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-09/index-en-p12.html#n193326Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:41:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording to The Wall Street Journal, the United States seized some tankers from the “shadow fleet” operating between China and Iran in the Indian Ocean. If this action continues, it could cut off a vital source of funding for Iran.