AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-24 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 15 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 5 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en The first event for “The Turn of Haraiichi!” has been announced: “The Turn of Haraiichi! 10th Anniversary Zepp TOUR!”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202837Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTBSラジオの番組『ハライチのターン！』が放送10周年を記念し、全国5都市を巡る初のZeppツアーイベントを開催する。 Fragrance house KITOWA creates a special incense for LEXUS and Milan Design Week 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202824Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESFragrance brand KITOWA has created a special incense for LEXUS’s Milan Design Week 2026 exhibition. Featuring Japanese hinoki cypress and traditional packaging, the scent is designed to let visitors take the lingering impression of the exhibition home with them. Racing car aerodynamic analysis powered by AI-CAE: validation begins with Toyota Gazoo Racing Developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202834Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRICOS Inc. and Toyota Gazoo Racing Development (TGR-D) have begun validating the use of machine learning for racing car aerodynamic analysis. They aim to dramatically shorten development cycles with their proprietary AI-CAE system, IsoGCN. Key’s latest full-price title “anemoi” launches today! More news revealed on the original soundtrack and “KSL2026”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202833Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESVisual Arts game label Key released its latest PC game, “anemoi,” today. Other new announcements include the release of the original soundtrack and additional artists and ticket information for the live event “KSL Live World 2026.” Started investing through NISA? Find out where to invest next! “Business Basics Made Easy: The Fundamentals of Investing” goes on sale 4/24 (Fri.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202832Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESShinsei Publishing will release “Business Basics Made Easy: The Fundamentals of Investing,” a book for NISA beginners, on April 24, 2026. Supervised by Kazushige Okuno of Norinchukin Value Investments, it explains the importance of long-term investment in strong companies. Yokuyama passionately discusses how to spend 1.2 billion yen in new MEGA BIG TV commercial, “Yokuyama, the 1.2 Billion Yen Guide: Street Interviews,” airing from April 25, 2026; behind-the-scenes footage and interviews releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202831Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Japan Sport Council will air a new nationwide TV commercial for the sports lottery MEGA BIG, featuring actor Ryohei Suzuki, starting April 25, 2026. Bringing the ultimate JOY to your table! “Hut Alien” delivers JOY across Japan!? 3 new TV commercials to air nationwide from April 24 (Fri.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202830Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan Pizza Hut will begin airing new TV commercials nationwide on April 24, 2026, featuring its new character, “Hut Alien.” Coupons offering half off selected pizzas will also be available across the country. New Pip Elekiban TV commercial “Changing the Fate of Stiff Shoulders” to air from April 24, 2026 (Fri.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202829Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPip Co., Ltd. will begin airing a new TV commercial for the magnetic therapy device Pip Elekiban, titled “Changing the Fate of Stiff Shoulders,” on April 24, 2026. The company president appears in the ad, using humor to promote its circulation-improving effects. MSI announces the FORGE GM340 WIRELESS series gaming mouse, supporting both wired and wireless connectionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202828Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMSI will release the FORGE GM340 WIRELESS series, a lightweight 57g gaming mouse that supports both wired and wireless connections, on May 14. It features a sensor with up to 12,000 DPI and comes in 5 colors. “Ordinary Low,” a collaboration between Finnish producer Misha and LA-based singer Jessica Jolia, to be released on April 24https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202827Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFinnish producer Misha and LA-based singer Jessica Jolia released their new song “Ordinary Low” on April 24. Through its R&B sound, the track explores emotional instability and fluctuations. Dutch and South African singer-songwriter Joya Mooi to release new EP “All The Things” on April 24https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202826Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESArtist Joya Mooi, who has roots in the Netherlands and South Africa, will release her new EP “All The Things” on April 24, 2026. The work portrays complex emotions from multiple perspectives. [New series announcement] “Gyakusatsu Kigen,” a new manga by Yuichiro Momose, creator of the “Hypnosis Mic” series, and Shiwasu Hoshikawa, artist of “Bungo Stray Dogs: STORM BRINGER,” to begin serialization in the July 2026 issue of “Afternoon”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202825https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202825Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new manga series, “Gyakusatsu Kigen,” by Yuichiro Momose, creator of “Hypnosis Mic,” and Shiwasu Hoshikawa, artist of “Bungo Stray Dogs,” will begin serialization in “Afternoon.” “Daicel Blind Soccer Week 2026 in Umekita” — “IBSA Men’s Blind Football Asian Championship 2026 in Umekita,” Day 5: South Korea defeats Australia to finish 5thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202820Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:35:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn April 23, 2026, during Day 5 of the “IBSA Men’s Blind Football Asian Championship 2026 in Umekita,” held as part of “Daicel Blind Soccer Week 2026 in Umekita,” South Korea beat Australia 3-0 in the 5th-place playoff to secure 5th place. Japan is scheduled to face Thailand in the semifinals on April 24. Case study published on reducing workloads for co-hosted webinars — How i-plug and FCE made operations more efficienthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202821https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202821Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBizibl Technologies has published a case study on how i-plug and FCE reduced the workload of co-hosted webinars using the webinar marketing tool Bizibl. The solution addressed challenges such as increased workloads and complex data processing, enabling more efficient operations. [Award-winning U.S. design evolves] New model added to “ESM - Essential Support Module -,” a modular bag inspired by space stations.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202822Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:25:55 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new model, “ESM -Active Model-,” has joined the “ESM” modular bag line inspired by space stations, combining everyday use with practical applications for disaster preparedness and emergencies. Developed in collaboration with 2 companies in Oita Prefecture, it will go on presale on Makuake. U.S.-Iran talks stall; most European stocks close lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202839Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:49:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGlobal stock markets fell back as hopes for an early end to tensions in the Middle East receded, with major European markets also closing broadly lower. First year under the new system: Cathay Life issues its first overseas subordinated bond, worth US$500 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202838Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:57:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACathay Life issued US$500 million in U.S. dollar-denominated subordinated bonds through its Singapore subsidiary to meet the capital requirements of the new standards (IFRS17 and TIS). The offering was oversubscribed by about 3 times, earning strong market approval. Changhua warehouse fire causes no casualties; cause under investigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202835Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:11:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA major fire broke out at a sheet-metal-roofed warehouse storing plastic raw materials in Xiushui Township, Changhua County. Firefighters responded quickly and extinguished the blaze by nightfall; there were no casualties. Vice president: Build consensus on maintaining peace through strength and safeguard democracy and freedomhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202836Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:57:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVice President Hsiao Bi-khim met with the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), emphasizing the importance of achieving “peace through strength” through the draft Special Defense Act and of mutual support between Taiwan and the United States. Taichung police surround fraud ring driver; shoot to subdue suspect who rammed police and resisted arrest, who will face prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260424-00/index-en.html#n202823Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:56:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau and Taichung police pursued a fraud ring’s money mule and fired one shot to prevent a getaway and collision, successfully making an arrest.