# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-24 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 8 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 646 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 73 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Tree along Keelung Road in Taipei suspected of being pulled down, hitting 2 cars; no injuries

- Published: 2026-04-24T12:18:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604240060.aspx
- anchor: #n208803

A roadside tree fell on Keelung Road in Taipei, hitting a moving bus and taxi. No one was injured. Police are reviewing surveillance footage to determine the cause of the accident and investigate the possibility of a hit-and-run.

## Woman on Mazu pilgrimage forgets medication and insulin injection, nearly dies of ketoacidosis

- Published: 2026-04-24T12:16:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604240055.aspx
- anchor: #n208808
- Companies mentioned: 大甲李綜合醫院

A 53-year-old woman forgot to take her medication and inject insulin while on the Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage, putting her life at risk from diabetic ketoacidosis. Her blood sugar level reached 7.2 times the reference level, but she recovered after treatment in intensive care.

## Japan’s core inflation rises 1.8% year on year in March as subsidies drive down energy prices

- Published: 2026-04-24T12:14:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240058.aspx
- anchor: #n208805

Japan's core inflation rate accelerated to 1.8% in March, mainly driven by rising food prices. Government subsidies brought energy prices down, but a weaker yen and the situation in the Middle East have raised concerns that inflation could climb further.

## Police investment scam case: Ringleader sentenced to 20 years; all 3 officers found guilty and must serve prison terms

- Published: 2026-04-24T12:10:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604240056.aspx
- anchor: #n208807
- Companies mentioned: 銀河紅利、長征資本公司、澳門氹仔銀河娛樂場

In the fraud case involving the 銀河紅利 group led by 徐正倫, an appellate court sentenced 徐正倫 to 20 years in prison and 3 police officers to terms ranging from 2 years to 2 years and 2 months. The Supreme Court rejected the appeals, making the ruling final, and prosecutors began measures to prevent the defendants from fleeing. The appellate ruling against some defendants, including 徐正倫's secretary, was also overturned and sent back to the High Court.

## National Teachers’ Association: Tainan junior high after-school tutoring hourly pay sees smallest increase among 6 special municipalities; calls for review

- Published: 2026-04-24T12:07:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604240054.aspx
- anchor: #n208809
- Companies mentioned: 全国教育産業総工会、台南市政府、台北市政府、新北市政府、桃園市政府、台中市政府、高雄市政府

The 全国教育産業総工会 said the adjustment to hourly fees for junior high after-school tutoring in Tainan was 11.1%, the lowest compared with the 20% in the other 5 special municipalities, and expressed concern about declining teacher morale. It urged Tainan to raise the adjustment to at least 20%, matching the other 6 special municipalities, and ideally to 600 yuan.

## IntelliEPI reports February earnings of NT$0.68 per share, returning to profitability; stock has gained more than 2 times this year

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:56:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604240053.aspx
- anchor: #n208810
- Companies mentioned: 英特磊（IET-KY）、光聖

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## President’s overseas trip blocked; DPP caucus proposes motion condemning China’s coercion

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:55:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604240052.aspx
- anchor: #n208558

After Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to Africa was postponed due to China's interference, the Democratic Progressive Party's Legislative Yuan caucus submitted a resolution condemning China's actions. The move aims to alert the international community to China's diplomatic and economic coercion.

## Chen Chun-chi: If sprouting potatoes are found during border inspections, each one will be checked

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:54:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604240051.aspx
- anchor: #n208559

Agriculture Minister Chen Chun-chi said that if sprouting is found during import quarantine inspections of U.S. potatoes for processing, the entire shipment will be inspected item by item at designated processing plants if an improvement plan is submitted and approved. He made the comments in response to questions from opposition lawmakers, spelling out the meaning of Premier Cho Jung-tai's call for inspections of every item.

## 00685L Capital Taiwan Weighted Index 2x ETF rises 20 times since launch; begins share-split process

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:49:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604240044.aspx
- anchor: #n208566
- Companies mentioned: 群益投信、元大投信

With Taiwanese stocks repeatedly hitting record highs, 群益台灣加權正2 (00685L) has risen 20 times since its launch in 2017, prompting a decision to split the fund. The move follows 元大台灣50正2 (00631L), which completed a split in March. Electronic voting begins on April 25. After the split, the market price is expected to move closer to the original issue price of 10 yuan, lowering the investment threshold and boosting liquidity.

## Cross-university team accurately simulates laser processing to analyze transient heat transfer mechanisms

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:49:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604240050.aspx
- anchor: #n208560
- Companies mentioned: 中央大學、清華大學

A joint research team from 中央大學 and National Tsing Hua University used numerical simulations to analyze instantaneous heat transfer mechanisms in laser processing, advancing research into frontier materials. The findings were published in the international journal Advanced Functional Materials. The technology helps clarify physical phenomena that are difficult to observe experimentally and contributes to the design of high-performance materials.

## Money laundering using HSR ticket refund mechanism; Yunlin prosecutors indict 5 and seek heavy sentences

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:46:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604240047.aspx
- anchor: #n208563
- Companies mentioned: 台湾高鐵公司、台新銀行

The Yunlin District Prosecutors Office indicted a 5-member fraud group, including a man surnamed Lin, in a money-laundering case involving abuse of the high-speed rail ticket refund system. The group had victims buy high-speed rail tickets using Taiwan PAY, then converted the tickets into cash to launder about NT$260,000.

## New round of China-US giant panda conservation cooperation; Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to go to the US for 10 years

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:40:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202604240049.aspx
- anchor: #n208561
- Companies mentioned: 中国野生動物保護協会、成都大熊猫繁育研究基地、アメリカ合衆国アトランタ動物園

The 中国野生動物保護協会 announced that Chengdu giant pandas 平平 and 福雙 will go to the United States for 10 years as part of new cooperation on panda conservation. The move is based on an existing agreement and aims to improve conditions for pandas in the United States and continue panda conservation research and cultural exchanges between China and the United States. The history of past “panda diplomacy” was also mentioned.

## 南華早報：美參議員戴恩斯將率團訪中 為5月峰會鋪路

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:38:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240048.aspx
- anchor: #n208562
- Companies mentioned: 南華早報、路透社

米共和党連邦上院議員のスティーブ・デインズ氏が、トランプ大統領の5月訪中（習近平国家主席との会談）に向けた準備のため、来週中国を訪問する予定です。これはイラン情勢で延期されていたトランプ氏の8年ぶりの訪中となります。

## National Development Council leads delegation to startup event in Japan; Taiwan and Japan to sign MOU to expand cooperation

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:33:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604240046.aspx
- anchor: #n208564
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部中小及新創企業署、台灣證券交易所、新北市政府、好食好事基金會、陽明交通大學產業加速器暨專利開發策略中心（IAPS）、中華開發資本、NTT East、邁特創新加速器、比翼加速器、三菱集團、瑞穗銀行Mizuho、三井住友銀行SMBC、JR東日本

Taiwan's National Development Council (國發會) will send a delegation to SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, to be held in Tokyo from April 27 to 29, and sign a memorandum of cooperation with Japan. The move aims to raise the international profile of Taiwanese startups in AI, sustainability and deep tech, and deepen cooperation between Japan and Taiwan.

## Technical and vocational exams take place on 4/25 and 4/26; watch out for road races and Mazu processions

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:28:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604240045.aspx
- anchor: #n208565

The 115 academic year Technical and Vocational Education Joint College Entrance Examination will be held on April 25 and 26, with 71,000 people expected to take it. The National Geographic Run in Taipei and 旱渓媽祖遶境十八庄 in Taichung will take place around the same time, prompting a warning to examinees to allow ample travel time to avoid traffic restrictions and congestion. Information was also provided about the ban on bringing mobile devices into test venues and what to do if air conditioning fails.

## Amended Annual Securities Report—47th fiscal period (2025/01/01–2025/12/31)

- Published: 2026-04-24T14:28:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E8%A8%82%E6%AD%A3%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC47%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F01%2F01%EF%BC%8D2025%2F12%2F31)-2026-04-24%2014%3A28
- anchor: #n209215

シリウスビジョン株式会社 filed an amended securities report for its 47th fiscal year (January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025). The filing revises the contents of an earlier report.

## Foreign Company Report

- Published: 2026-04-24T14:04:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E5%A4%96%E5%9B%BD%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8-2026-04-24%2014%3A04
- anchor: #n209214

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) filed a foreign company report, a statutory disclosure document reporting on its activities in Japan.

## Annual Securities Report — 42nd Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-24T12:16:00+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%8D%E7%AC%AC42%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F02%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-24%2012%3A16
- anchor: #n208811
- Companies mentioned: 新都ホールディングス株式会社

新都ホールディングス株式会社 filed its securities report for its 42nd fiscal year. It provides a detailed account of the company's financial position and business activities from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026.

## Securities Report—56th Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-24T11:40:00+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%8D%E7%AC%AC56%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F02%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-24%2011%3A40
- anchor: #n208567
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＯＳＧコーポレーション

株式会社ＯＳＧコーポレーション filed its securities report for its 56th fiscal year. It provides a comprehensive overview of its financial and business activities for the period from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026.