# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-24 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 11 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1005 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 27 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates)－4th Period (2025/07/26－2026/01/26)

- Published: 2026-04-24T09:01:00+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%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC4%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F07%2F26%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F26)-2026-04-24%2009%3A01
- anchor: #n205322
- Companies mentioned: 明治安田アセットマネジメント株式会社

明治安田アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report (domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates) for its 4th period, covering July 26, 2025, to January 26, 2026. The report covers the financial condition and management performance of the investment trusts it manages.

## Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates)－40th Period (2025/08/01－2026/02/02)

- Published: 2026-04-24T09:00:00+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%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC40%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F08%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F02%2F02)-2026-04-24%2009%3A00
- anchor: #n205321
- Companies mentioned: Fidelity International

Fidelity Investment Co., Ltd. filed a securities report for its 40th period (2025/08/01－2026/02/02). It reflects the long-term management record of a major foreign asset manager.

## Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 41st Period (2025/07/26–2026/01/26)

- Published: 2026-04-24T09:00:00+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%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC41%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F07%2F26%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F26)-2026-04-24%2009%3A00
- anchor: #n205320
- Companies mentioned: 三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社

三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report (domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates) for its 41st period, covering July 26, 2025, to January 26, 2026. The report covers the financial condition and management performance of the investment trusts it manages.

## Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates)－34th Period (2025/07/26－2026/01/26)

- Published: 2026-04-24T09:00:00+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%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC34%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F07%2F26%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F26)-2026-04-24%2009%3A00
- anchor: #n205319
- Companies mentioned: 野村アセットマネジメント株式会社

野村アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report concerning domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates for its 34th period (2025/07/26－2026/01/26). This is a periodic financial report for investor disclosure and legal compliance.

## Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates)－2nd Period (2025/01/30－2026/01/29)

- Published: 2026-04-24T09:00:00+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%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC2%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F01%2F30%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F29)-2026-04-24%2009%3A00
- anchor: #n205318
- Companies mentioned: Ｔ＆Ｄホールディングス

T&D Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed a securities report for its 2nd period (2025/01/30－2026/01/29). The report presents the initial management status of the newly established fund.

## Collision between 2 vehicles on Taipei's Shu-Yuan Expressway caused traffic to back up temporarily; 1 child sent to hospital, reportedly in shock

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:28:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604240043.aspx
- anchor: #n206216

A collision involving 2 cars occurred on Taipei's Shuiyuan Expressway. A 5-year-old child was taken to hospital with suspected shock.

## TSMC hits a record high of NT$2,180, contributing 795 points to the benchmark index; market capitalization surpasses NT$56 trillion

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:23:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604240042.aspx
- anchor: #n206217
- Companies mentioned: 台積電 (TSMC)

TSMC's share price hit a record high of 2,180 Taiwan dollars, and its market capitalization surpassed 56 trillion Taiwan dollars. Mass production of next-generation technologies A13 and A12 is also planned for 2029.

## PwC Hong Kong to pay shareholders 4 billion over negligent Evergrande audit

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202604240041.aspx
- anchor: #n206218
- Companies mentioned: 羅兵咸永道香港 (PwC HK)、恆大集團 (Evergrande Group)、香港證券及期貨事務監察委員會 (SFC)、普華永道中天會計師事務所

PwC Hong Kong agreed to pay minority shareholders about 4 billion Taiwan dollars (1 billion Hong Kong dollars) in compensation over audit misconduct involving China Evergrande Group.

## Rare fraud case: Hong Kong crime group uses highly realistic airline tickets and boarding passes to scam insurers

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:09:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202604240040.aspx
- anchor: #n206219
- Companies mentioned: 香港警察、保險業聯會

A fraud ring was busted in Hong Kong for using sophisticated fake airline tickets and boarding passes to pretend to have been injured or fallen ill overseas and defraud insurance companies of 1.7 million Hong Kong dollars in payouts.

## Taichung police bust drug trafficking ring, seizing drug-laced coffee sachets worth more than 1.6 million

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:00:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604240039.aspx
- anchor: #n206220
- Companies mentioned: 台中市警察局、台中地方檢察署、台中地方法院

Taichung police seized 4,200 packets of coffee containing illegal drugs, packaged with characters popular among young people and worth about 1.6 million Taiwan dollars, and busted a drug trafficking ring.

## US invites Russian president to G20 summit; Trump doubts Putin will attend

- Published: 2026-04-24T10:58:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240038.aspx
- anchor: #n206221

The U.S. government announced plans to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 leaders' summit scheduled to be held in Florida. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump has expressed doubt about Putin's attendance.

## China's pressure obstructs presidential overseas trip; Vice President Hsiao: No one has the right to stop us

- Published: 2026-04-24T10:57:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604240037.aspx
- anchor: #n206222
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stressed, regarding the postponement of President Lai Ching-te's visit to African countries due to pressure from China, that “no one has the right to obstruct Taiwanese people's efforts to build friendships with the world.”

## Taiwan donates 68 ambulances and disaster-response vehicles to Ukraine, deepening humanitarian cooperation

- Published: 2026-04-24T10:51:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604240035.aspx
- anchor: #n205907
- Companies mentioned: 台湾コミュニティケア協会、ウクライナ美麗島友誼協会

Taiwanese civic groups and local governments worked together to donate 68 rescue and ambulance vehicles to Ukraine. The vehicles were sent to front-line areas including Lviv and Kharkiv for humanitarian aid and emergency medical care.

## Research firm estimates semiconductor revenue to grow 62.7% in 2026, with memory growth unprecedented

- Published: 2026-04-24T10:46:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604240036.aspx
- anchor: #n205906
- Companies mentioned: Omdia

Research firm Omdia forecast that global semiconductor sales would grow sharply by 62.7% year on year in 2026. The unprecedented growth of the memory market, particularly DRAM and NAND Flash, driven by AI demand, is expected to lead the expansion.

## TSMC gains NT$40; Taiwan stocks rise more than 800 points in morning trading

- Published: 2026-04-24T10:25:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604240034.aspx
- anchor: #n205828
- Companies mentioned: 台積電 (TSMC)、台達電 (Delta Electronics)、鴻海 (Foxconn)

As U.S. stocks trend lower, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) rose NT$40, lifting the entire Taipei stock market by more than 800 points. The TAIEX is trading around 38,517 points.

## 9 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate around the Taiwan Strait; Taiwan military closely monitors and responds

- Published: 2026-04-24T10:23:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604240033.aspx
- anchor: #n205829

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said that between yesterday and 6 a.m. today, 2 Chinese People's Liberation Army aircraft and 7 vessels, a total of 9 aircraft and vessels, were detected operating around the Taiwan Strait. The armed forces are maintaining close surveillance and continuing to respond.

## Only 1 person approved for Trump's Gold Card; US commerce secretary says hundreds await review

- Published: 2026-04-24T10:23:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240032.aspx
- anchor: #n205830

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said only one person has so far been approved for President Trump's "Gold Card" visa program, while hundreds are waiting for review. The million-dollar residency card program is intended to replace the EB-5 investor immigration program and promises rigorous vetting.

## US special forces soldier criminally charged over alleged use of classified information to make more than 10 million in bets

- Published: 2026-04-24T10:11:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240031.aspx
- anchor: #n205831
- Companies mentioned: Polymarket、路透社、Google

A U.S. special forces soldier has been criminally charged with using classified information to bet on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's ouster and earn more than $400,000. He faces charges including the misuse of classified information and fraud.

## New Taiwan dollar opens up 2.5 cents at NT$31.55

- Published: 2026-04-24T10:05:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604240030.aspx
- anchor: #n205832

The New Taiwan dollar opened at 31.55 against the U.S. dollar, up 2.5 cents, in Taipei's foreign exchange market on the 24th.

## Taiwan stocks open up 148.5 points

- Published: 2026-04-24T10:03:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604240029.aspx
- anchor: #n205833

Taipei stocks opened 148.5 points higher today, with the TAIEX at 37,862.65 points and trading value at NT$9.639 billion.

## Fire at an apartment building in East District, Tainan; 5 people rescued and sent to hospital

- Published: 2026-04-24T09:56:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604240024.aspx
- anchor: #n205428
- Companies mentioned: 台南市消防局、成大醫院、永康奇美醫院

A fire broke out early in the morning at an apartment building in Tainan's East District. Firefighters rescued 5 people and took them to hospital. A fan on the 4th floor is suspected to have caused the fire.

## Taipei police officer accused of illegally helping check personal data released on 100,000 bail

- Published: 2026-04-24T09:47:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604240028.aspx
- anchor: #n205424
- Companies mentioned: 台北市政府警察局中正第二分局、台北地検、台北市政府警察局刑事警察大隊

A female police officer surnamed Tseng from the Taipei City Police Department's Zhongzheng Second Precinct is under investigation on suspicion of illegally searching for members of the public's personal information for a former boyfriend surnamed Huang. After questioning by prosecutors, Tseng was released on bail of NT$100,000 and Huang on bail of NT$200,000.

## Beijing pressures 3 countries to block President Lai's overseas visit; US scholar says it is a wake-up call for the world

- Published: 2026-04-24T09:46:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604240027.aspx
- anchor: #n205425
- Companies mentioned: ドイツ・マーシャル財団、ブルッキングス研究所、アメリカ在台協会（AIT）、台湾人公共事務会（FAPA）

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's visit to Africa was postponed after 3 countries revoked flight clearances under pressure from China. A U.S. scholar called the incident a wake-up call for the world.

## UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues: Taiwan shares experience in cultural resilience and human rights

- Published: 2026-04-24T09:41:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604240025.aspx
- anchor: #n205427
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國 (UN)、花蓮縣原住民族公共事務促進會、小米方舟團隊、享想原流原住民族倡議聯盟 (PAFATIS)、國家人權委員會、駐紐約辦事處

Taiwanese Indigenous groups are attending the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York. Overcoming the barrier of Taiwan's non-membership, they are sharing their cultural resilience and experiences of decolonization with the international community.

## Intel forecasts Q2 revenue above expectations as CPU demand remains strong

- Published: 2026-04-24T09:39:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240022.aspx
- anchor: #n205430
- Companies mentioned: Intel、SoftBank、Nvidia、London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

Intel issued a second-quarter revenue forecast that exceeded market expectations. A recovery in demand for CPUs for AI servers was behind the forecast, and the company's shares surged 19% in after-hours trading.

## Most US stocks close lower; TSMC ADR falls more than 1%; analysts say Taiwan stocks face short-term pressure

- Published: 2026-04-24T09:33:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604240026.aspx
- anchor: #n205426
- Companies mentioned: TSMC (台湾積体電路製造)、国泰証券投資顧問、金融監督管理委員会、中央銀行

Taiwan stocks retreated amid record trading volume, following declines on U.S. markets and in TSMC's ADRs. However, fundamentals are considered strong over the long term, supported by AI demand.

## White Sox's Munetaka Murakami's home run streak ends; Benintendi's 3-run homer secures win

- Published: 2026-04-24T09:29:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604240023.aspx
- anchor: #n205429
- Companies mentioned: 芝加哥白襪 (Chicago White Sox)、亞利桑那響尾蛇 (Arizona Diamondbacks)、洛杉磯道奇 (Los Angeles Dodgers)、華盛頓國民 (Washington Nationals)、休士頓太空人 (Houston Astros)

The Chicago White Sox beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 in Major League Baseball. Benintendi hit a go-ahead 3-run homer in the 9th inning, while Munetaka Murakami's streak of consecutive home runs ended at 5 games.

## Taiwanese songs fill Leiden University as Taiwan-based Dutch cellist performs the sounds of the island

- Published: 2026-04-24T09:16:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202604240021.aspx
- anchor: #n205316
- Companies mentioned: 萊登大學 (ライデン大学)

Taiwanese cellist 林聖宭, who lives in the Netherlands, held a concert of Taiwanese songs at Leiden University. Many in the audience were moved by the cultural exchange through music.

## Hungarian scholar acquired hundreds of millions in assets through low-capital transactions; new government probes Orbán confidants

- Published: 2026-04-24T09:16:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240020.aspx
- anchor: #n205317
- Companies mentioned: Bfin Asset Management AG、BIF

A family-owned company of Schmidt, a close aide to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has acquired a 33% stake in major Hungarian real estate company BIF through a low-capital Swiss company. The opaque cross-border deal, which has ties to political power, could become the subject of an investigation by the new government.

## Changing Vietnamese consumer habits undermine low-price strategy as Chinese tea-drink chain Mixue Bingcheng loses its appeal

- Published: 2026-04-24T08:56:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240018.aspx
- anchor: #n205210
- Companies mentioned: 麥當勞 (マクドナルド)、星巴克 (スターバックス)

Chinese tea beverage brand 蜜雪冰城（Mixue） is losing momentum in Vietnam, where its low-price strategy has been undermined by consumers' growing focus on quality and excessive store expansion, leading to the closure of multiple outlets. Once dubbed the "red whirlwind," the brand is facing intensifying competition and rising operating costs in the Vietnamese market, making it harder to stand out through a low-price strategy alone.

## Wu Derong: Front brings thunderstorms and falling temperatures; northern Taiwan will be cool

- Published: 2026-04-24T08:53:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604240019.aspx
- anchor: #n205209

Meteorologist Wu Der-Rong said a front is moving south over Taiwan today, bringing localized showers and thunderstorms, with the effects continuing tomorrow. People should watch out for lightning, strong winds and sudden heavy rain. Temperatures will drop today and tomorrow, bringing chilly weather to northern Taiwan, but it will be sunny and hot on the 26th and 27th. Another front is expected to pass on the afternoon of the 29th.

## Good morning, World》Higher basic living expense deduction and long-term care deduction for income tax to benefit 2.3 million households

- Published: 2026-04-24T08:52:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604245001.aspx
- anchor: #n205208
- Companies mentioned: 台積電 (TSMC)、中油公司

Taiwan's income tax filing season begins on May 1, with about 2.3 million households set to benefit from increases in the basic living expense allowance and the long-term care deduction. The unemployment rate rose in March, but the industrial production index hit a record high on demand for AI and high-performance computing. Other news included the situation between the United States and Iran, cybersecurity risks from Chinese mapping apps, Taiwan's weather forecast, movements in the Taiwan stock market, taxi fuel subsidies, progress on the Taipei Metro, and rulings in murder cases.