# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-27 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 5 of 5

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 356 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 74 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Pingtung Christian Hospital and National Sports Training Center sign cooperation agreement to build sports medicine safety net

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:19:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604270134.aspx
- anchor: #n239274
- Companies mentioned: 屏東基督教醫院 (屏基)、國家運動訓練中心 (國訓中心)

Pingtung Christian Hospital and the National Sports Training Center signed a medical cooperation agreement. The hospital will bring together its orthopedic, rehabilitation and pain-treatment teams to build a comprehensive sports medicine system. The partners aim to help develop more sports talent in Taiwan through resource-sharing and a division of professional roles.

## Mika Nakashima can’t wait to perform at Taipei Music Center; Pan Yueyun previews a setlist with no songs left out

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:18:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202604270133.aspx
- anchor: #n239275

日本の歌手中島美嘉が5月中旬に台北で2日間のコンサートを開催。台湾の歌手潘越雲も9月に台北流行音楽センターで「零遺珠」歌単コンサートを予定しており、両者ともファンとの交流を楽しみにしています。

## Chiang Shao-ching to make CPBL first-team start on May 3 after 596 days; Lions to issue commemorative card

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:17:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604270132.aspx
- anchor: #n239276
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅、富邦悍將、楽天モンキーズ

Uni-Lions pitcher Chiang Shao-ching will return to the starting lineup for the first team for the first time in 596 days in a May 3 game against the 楽天モンキーズ. The club is planning to mark his return by distributing commemorative cards and setting up a stamp station.

## Tainan oysters are in season; city partners with businesses to promote creative dishes

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:16:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604270127.aspx
- anchor: #n239281
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府

The 台南市政府 is partnering with more than 50 local food businesses and oyster farmers to promote “Tainan oysters” during the season, featuring creative dishes such as oyster bowl cakes and oyster hot dogs. The effort aims to showcase diverse ways to enjoy fresh oysters, raise the brand's profile and boost the local economy.

## Juyuan, Taiwan’s first department store, approved for elevation to Taipei-designated historic site

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:13:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202604270122.aspx
- anchor: #n239285
- Companies mentioned: 国泰建設

The cultural heritage value of Taiwan's first department store, 菊元百貨店, was reviewed in Taipei, and its promotion from a historic building to a municipal-designated historic site was approved based on new tangible and intangible evidence. It is recognized as a representative example of the department store industry's history and earthquake-resistant building technology.

## Cybersecurity Institute’s “vulnerability hunting” helps companies identify potential risks and boost MIT competitiveness

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:13:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604270131.aspx
- anchor: #n239277

Taiwan's cybersecurity agency (資安院), under the guidance of the Ministry of Digital Affairs' Administration for Cyber Security, conducted the 1st Product Cybersecurity Vulnerability Hunting Program. 11 IT companies and 179 researchers took part, identifying 20 valid vulnerabilities in 20 products. The program aims to identify potential risks before products are launched and strengthen the competitiveness of MIT (Made in Taiwan) products.

## War disrupts energy markets; European Central Bank considers holding rates as it monitors developments

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:13:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604270130.aspx
- anchor: #n239278
- Companies mentioned: ヨーロッパ中央銀行（ECB）

The European Central Bank (ECB) is monitoring whether inflation driven by the Middle East war will be short-lived or hinder economic growth, and is expected to leave interest rates unchanged again this week. Economists say that despite rising energy prices, the impact will not be as dramatic as that of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.

## Iran war disrupts PCB supply chain, sending tech companies’ costs soaring

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604270129.aspx
- anchor: #n239279
- Companies mentioned: SABIC、Reuters、Goldman Sachs、Prismark

Supplies of PPE resin, a key raw material for PCBs (printed circuit boards), have been disrupted by the Middle East conflict, sending prices soaring. The rising demand for AI servers in particular is increasing cost pressures on electronics manufacturers.

## Ministry of Digital Affairs launches disaster-prevention building-block component innovation contest, urges public to work together to strengthen resilience

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:05:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604270128.aspx
- anchor: #n239280

Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs has launched the Disaster-Prevention Building Blocks Component Innovation Competition and is accepting entries through June 1. The competition aims to work with the public to develop reusable, flexible digital disaster-prevention tools and strengthen Taiwan's digital disaster-prevention system.

## 台中北區東區停電逾5千戶 中友百貨周邊受影響

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:02:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604270126.aspx
- anchor: #n239282
- Companies mentioned: 中友百貨

Power outages affected more than 5,000 households in Taichung's North and East districts, including the area around 中友百貨. Taipower said a fault in an underground cable caused the outages and that inspections and repairs are underway. The department store directed customers to areas where power had not been cut.

## Taiwan stocks rise 684.23 points

- Published: 2026-04-27T14:58:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604270125.aspx
- anchor: #n239283
- Companies mentioned: 主動統一台股增長、元大台灣50正2、凱基台灣TOP50、華邦電、主動群益科技創新、立萬利、鈞寶、台橡、聯策、南亞科、瑞儀、沛爾生醫-創、尖點、全新、汎銓

Taipei stocks rose 684.23 points on April 27 to close at 39616.63. Trading value reached NT$1.18445 trillion, with gains in major stocks leading the advance.

## Elderly man’s reckless scooter U-turn causes crash; wife riding behind him dies; Chiayi prosecutors indict him

- Published: 2026-04-27T14:56:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202604270124.aspx
- anchor: #n239284
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Last October, a motorcycle driven by a man in his 80s collided with an oncoming vehicle in Chiayi County, Taiwan, killing his wife, who was riding on the back. Both the man and the female rider of the oncoming vehicle were held responsible for negligence and indicted on charges of negligent homicide.

## Taiwan’s first department store, Juyuan, approved for elevation to Taipei-designated historic site

- Published: 2026-04-27T14:54:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604270122.aspx
- anchor: #n239171
- Companies mentioned: 国泰建設

台北市の菊元百貨店が、文化資産価値が認められ、市定古蹟に昇格することが決定しました。これは台湾初の百貨店であり、その歴史的・建築的価値が高く評価されています。

## Penghu promotes marine education, releases more than 100,000 shrimp, snails and sea urchins in Huxi

- Published: 2026-04-27T14:51:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604270118.aspx
- anchor: #n239175
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖水産種苗場

The Huxi Township Office in Penghu County released more than 100,000 juvenile shrimp, shellfish and sea urchins at Baikeng Beach to deepen marine environmental education. The effort aims to replenish marine fishery resources and foster the principle of marine sustainability.

## 台積電尾盤回檔 台股未站穩4萬點仍收新高39616點

- Published: 2026-04-27T14:48:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604270123.aspx
- anchor: #n239170
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

台積電 shares hit a new high, and Taiwan's Taiex briefly broke above the 40,000 level. However, the index failed to hold above 40,000 at the close, ending at 39616. This was still a record high, reflecting a buoyant market.

## White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting; authorities confirm gunman charged toward Trump and officials

- Published: 2026-04-27T14:47:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604270121.aspx
- anchor: #n239172
- Companies mentioned: 紐約時報、華爾街日報

Documents from authorities revealed that the suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner had targeted President Trump and senior officials in his administration. The incident has once again drawn attention to security arrangements for Trump.

## Rockets get contributions from across the lineup to topple Lakers and stay alive; series stands at 1-3

- Published: 2026-04-27T14:45:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604270120.aspx
- anchor: #n239173

NBA西区プレーオフ1回戦で、ヒューストン・ロケッツがロサンゼルス・レイカーズを115対96で大破し、シリーズを1勝3敗としました。先発5人全員が2桁得点を記録し、劣勢からの脱却に成功しました。

## Spring League baseball social-team qualifiers confirmed; Lietebo to vie for a wild-card spot

- Published: 2026-04-27T14:42:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604270119.aspx
- anchor: #n239174
- Companies mentioned: 新北凱撒、桃園市隊、屏東紅尾隊、台南市隊、台電、合庫、台壽霸龍、台北興富發、列特博生技

台湾の成棒春季リーグ社会人予選が終了し、新北凱撒と屏東紅尾が勝利を収めました。台電、合庫、台壽覇龍、新北凱撒、台北興富發の5チームが16強に進出し、列特博生技はワイルドカード獲得を目指します。

## Hsinchu City’s first-30-minute YouBike subsidy attracts riders; daily rentals top 10,000 as more bikes are added

- Published: 2026-04-27T14:33:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202604270117.aspx
- anchor: #n239176
- Companies mentioned: 微笑單車

Use of YouBike in Hsinchu City rose sharply after the introduction of a policy subsidizing the first 30 minutes of rides, with daily trips surpassing 10,000. The city will add 250 YouBikes, bringing its fleet to 2505 and improving convenience for residents.

## Annual Securities Report — 2nd Period (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-27T16:14:00+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%AC2%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F02%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-27%2016%3A14
- anchor: #n239439

Kab & Peace Co., Ltd. has published its annual securities report for the 2nd period (February 2025 to January 2026). The report details the financial position of the company, led by Yusaku Maezawa, and the progress of its distinctive business model, which lets customers acquire shares through everyday infrastructure services.

## Securities report — 25th fiscal year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-27T16:13:00+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%AC25%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F02%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-27%2016%3A13
- anchor: #n239438

Double A Co., Ltd., which plans and sells women's shoes, has published its annual securities report for the 25th period, covering February 2025 through January 2026. The report reflects the results of its store expansion and e-commerce strategy.

## Securities Report—18th Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-27T16:13:00+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%AC18%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F02%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-27%2016%3A13
- anchor: #n239437

Ascentech Co., Ltd. has filed its annual securities report for the 18th period, covering February 2025 through January 2026. The report details the company's business results, financial position and cash flows for the period, and serves as a basis for investment decisions.

## Securities report — 34th fiscal year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:46:00+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%AC34%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F02%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-27%2015%3A46
- anchor: #n239369

NeoJapan Inc. has filed its annual securities report for the 34th period (February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026). This is a periodic disclosure of the company's financial position and business performance.

## Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities) — 19th Period (2025/08/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:35:00+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%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC19%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F08%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-27%2015%3A35
- anchor: #n239368

Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park Inc. has filed its annual securities report (domestic investment securities) for the 19th period (August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026). This is a periodic disclosure of the corporation's financial position and business activities.

## Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities) — 21st Period (2025/08/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:31:00+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%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC21%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F08%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-27%2015%3A31
- anchor: #n239367

Ichigo Hotel REIT Investment Corporation has filed its annual securities report (domestic investment securities) for the 21st period (August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026). This is a periodic disclosure of the corporation's financial position and business activities.

## Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities) — 20th Period (2025/08/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:30:00+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%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC20%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F08%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-27%2015%3A30
- anchor: #n239290
- Companies mentioned: スターアジア不動産投資法人

スターアジア不動産投資法人 has filed its annual securities report (domestic investment securities) for the 20th period, covering August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026. The report provides details on its financial and operating positions.

## Annual Securities Report (Domestic Investment Securities) — 22nd Period (2025/08/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:30:00+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%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC22%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F08%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-27%2015%3A30
- anchor: #n239289
- Companies mentioned: ヘルスケア＆メディカル投資法人

ヘルスケア＆メディカル投資法人 has filed its annual securities report (domestic investment securities) for the 22nd period, covering August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026. The report outlines the financial and operating position of its healthcare-related real estate investments.

## Annual Securities Report—27th Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:21:00+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%AC27%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F02%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-27%2015%3A21
- anchor: #n239288
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イタミアート

株式会社イタミアート has filed its annual securities report for the 27th period, covering February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026. The report provides details on the company's financial position and business performance.

## Foreign Company Report

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:05:00+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%B8-2026-04-27%2015%3A05
- anchor: #n239287
- Companies mentioned: サノフィ

サノフィ has filed a foreign company report. This is a periodic disclosure required of international companies operating in Japan's financial markets, reporting on the company's financial position and business activities in the Japanese market.

## Annual Securities Report — 22nd Fiscal Year (2025/02/01–2026/01/31)

- Published: 2026-04-27T15:00:00+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%8D%E7%AC%AC22%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F02%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F01%2F31)-2026-04-27%2015%3A00
- anchor: #n239286
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エニグモ

株式会社エニグモ has filed its annual securities report for the 22nd period, covering February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026. The report provides details on the company's financial position and business performance.