https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1059 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 34 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246719Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESYakiniku restaurant “USHIHACHI,” operated by 株式会社Brand Bank Company, will run a “ticket-back” campaign at all locations during the 2026 GW period (4/29-5/6), giving customers gift certificates worth 1,000 yen multiplied by the number of people in their party. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246718Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNILAX Buffet has launched a campaign offering 10% off the limited-time “Kiwami Premium Nigiri Sushi Course” for web reservations only. Through May 13, customers can enjoy all-you-can-eat sushi, including premium items such as golden eye snapper and Japanese snow crab, with a drink bar and no time limit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246717Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESChiba University and Tokushima University will hold a symposium at Kashiwanoha Campus on June 19, 2026, to mark their partnership agreement following their selection for the J-PEAKS research university strengthening program. The universities aim to build a new, frontline-led model for university collaboration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246716Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社mov has released a survey on choosing restaurants when dining out with children. Google Maps was the most-used service, at 58.3%, and the findings showed that about 80% exclude restaurants with no reviews related to dining with children. The results highlight the importance of accumulating and managing reviews in restaurant operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246715Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESYosuke Watanabe, executive officer at Funai Research Institute Supply Chain Consulting, will speak at a warehouse operations efficiency seminar hosted by 東京流通センター（TRC） on May 15, 2026. He will present immediately effective improvement methods that do not rely on mechanization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246714Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDr.JOY has integrated with NEC’s “MegaOak Cloud Gateway.” Users can now securely access Dr.JOY’s various features from electronic medical record terminals on a closed network, improving operational efficiency in medical settings without requiring additional hardware. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246713Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC Co., Ltd. will hold free online trial classes for its intensive short-term course, “Speedy Preparatory Course,” on May 6 and 13 for students aiming to pass the 2026 Real Estate Transaction Agent exam. It will also distribute coupons for a ¥10,000 tuition discount to support an efficient start to studying. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246712Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC School of Qualifications will hold an online seminar for working professionals, “A Guide to Passing the USCPA Exam for First-Time Candidates,” on April 30, 2026. The seminar will explain the appeal of the U.S. Certified Public Accountant (USCPA) credential, which demonstrates accounting and English skills, as well as study methods and the latest exam system, supporting career advancement. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246711Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Wind-Up Music Box Exhibition” by Yunon, an artist who handcrafts music boxes from natural wood, will open at 阪神梅田本店 on April 29, 2026. The works, each featuring delicate tones and designs unlike any other, will be exhibited and sold. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246710Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMusic streaming service AWA will hold a listening party on April 29, 2026, to celebrate the release of BALLISTIK BOYZ’s new EP “BEAT.” Members Rikiya Okuda and Toshiki Matsui will appear live to interact with fans through audio livestreaming and chat. A limited campaign for subscribers will also be held. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246709Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社うるる will hold a webinar on bidding for “quasi-governmental organizations,” where competition is less intense. It will explain how to break away from the current concentration of bids among government agencies and efficiently find opportunities using NJSS. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246708Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCheck Point will hold a webinar explaining how to make generative AI usage visible and control it while maintaining existing SASE environments. It will propose practical browser-based controls to address the risk of confidential information leaks through shadow AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246707Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本エクセム will hold a webinar on tracking and visualizing performance at the SQL level to address the challenge of identifying the causes of database slowdowns depending on specific individuals. It will explain operational improvements using MaxGauge, from incident response to preventing recurrence. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246706Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNTT East Japan will hold a webinar on moving generative AI use from trial runs to integration into daily operations. It will present practical solutions through its “Minx Plus Generative AI” offering and ongoing support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246705Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESバルテス株式会社 will hold a webinar on web attack trends based on the latest 2025 data and key points for WAF operation. It will introduce countermeasures against evolving techniques such as SQL injection, along with WAF tuning methods that small and midsize businesses can also put into practice. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246704Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESサンワサプライは、光ファイバケーブルやコネクタの端面清掃に特化したクリーニングペーパー「HKB-AC-CL6」を5月中旬に発売。通信品質の劣化を防ぐメンテナンス用品として、高速通信の維持に貢献します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246609Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPatsnap reported on its participation in Pharma IT & Digital Health Expo 2026 and made seminar materials available for a limited time. The materials explain how to use Eureka, an AI agent specializing in life sciences. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246608Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社レインフォレスト has launched Senda-Radar, a domestically developed IP investigation and visualization product specializing in identifying devices used in Japan. It automatically collects assets worldwide and within LANs, visualizing security status including that of Japan-specific vendor equipment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246607Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社リブラン has announced a new brand vision for its soundproof rental apartments, Musision, and its renovation brand, Temahima Real Estate. The vision centers on building an entertainment platform that goes beyond providing functionality and promoting “LDK ‘G’,” a home that integrates a garden. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246606Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJ.League club 奈良クラブ will launch a crowdfunding campaign on April 29 to raise funds for the upkeep and operation of a “3-row-seat large team bus” aimed at helping players maintain their condition. The campaign will be run through Sportunity, a crowdfunding platform specializing in sports. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246610Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:48:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESナレッジコミュニケーション has secured the first domestic order for Cisco’s AI security solution, Cisco AI Defense, and completed a proof of concept at a major company. It is building a governance platform to control the risks of generative AI use and support safe AI operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246611Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:47:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESikigAI株式会社 will exhibit at the Public Day of “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026,” hosted by 東京都. Activities will include an experience generating original vision boards with AI, the first public presentation of new content for children, and distribution of Cheki prints of generated images. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246616Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBrilliant Fitness LLC, operator of personal gym WAPLE, has made a donation to 認定NPO法人フローレンス. Aiming for a society where parents in their 30s and 40s juggling childcare can take care of themselves, the company is supporting the creation of child-rearing support systems by contributing a portion of its sales. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246615Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO法人キーデザイン has launched the “2026 Survey on Job Resignations Due to School Nonattendance” to shed light on parents’ resignations and leaves of absence related to their children’s school nonattendance. The organization aims to collect 1,000 responses and produce a white paper for businesses while promoting greater public understanding. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246614Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESROBOT PAYMENT’s Billing Management Robot and Subscription Pay have won the top “Leader” award at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring for 14 consecutive terms. Automated reconciliation using AI and automation of payment and receivables management received high user ratings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246613Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エアトリCXOサロン has adopted ROBOT PAYMENT’s billing and receivables management system, Billing Management Robot. The system will help ease the accounting workload by addressing the diversification of payment methods as corporate membership grows and automating payment reconciliation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246612Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNippon Bungeisha will release 'How to Write Award-Winning Novels for Creators: Advice from a Professional Editor and Novelist' on May 1, 2026. The practical guide is a collaboration between novelist Jin Hideshima and the creative platform Nola, and is the first to reveal evaluation criteria from an editor's perspective. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246617Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:39:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO AlonAlon has launched remote 'digital farm tours' at AlonAlon Orchid Garden in Chiba Prefecture, using the AI avatar robot temi. The tours make it possible to experience in real time the work of people with disabilities, regardless of distance or physical limitations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246618Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Exa Enterprise AI has added several of the latest models, including GPT Image 2.0 and Claude Opus 4.7, to its business-focused generative AI service, exaBase Generative AI. The additions improve image generation capabilities, reasoning performance and response speed, supporting greater operational efficiency and creative production at companies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246630Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPinelma Inc. has launched 'Megami no Maegami,' an aromatherapy scalp-treatment serum focused on the impression made by bangs, as an early release on Makuake. With 8 active ingredients and the scent of natural cypress, the anti-aging care product helps improve scalp health while promoting peace of mind. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246629Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBusch Vacuum Solutions has unveiled the MINK MV 0360 A ECOTORQUE claw vacuum pump, equipped with the world's first IE5 permanent-magnet synchronous motor. ECOTORQUE technology can reduce energy consumption by up to 50%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246628Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn English children's book donation project independently organized by high school students in Toyama Prefecture has delivered about 250 books and donations to South Africa. The books were donated to a mobile library vehicle through NPO SAPESI-Japan, helping address educational disparities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246627Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSoichiro Matsushima, head of IGSA, a startup from the University of Tokyo's Matsuo Lab, became a DX promotion adviser to Tokyo's Kita Ward in April 2026. He will support administrative transformation and governance development in the ward, serving as a central coordinator for AI adoption. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246626Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTechro Inc. analyzed Google's March 2026 core update and reported that firsthand information and expertise are key to SEO success, while content generated solely by AI tends to see its rankings fall significantly. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246625Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSatsuki Inc. will exhibit new models in its next-generation MIRAI TOUCH X Series electronic whiteboards, the first in the industry to have a built-in document camera, as well as its Mirai Cast in-school broadcasting solution, at the 17th EDIX Tokyo in May 2026. The company will showcase features that meet the latest education DX needs, including an AI-ready NPU and Google EDLA certification. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246624Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDesign COCO has turned Otodama Tamako of the VTuber group Aogiri High into a 1/7-scale figure in a Japanese armor version. Reservations open April 28, 2026, with release scheduled for May 2027. The figure features a dignified pose and finely detailed sculpting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246623Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246622Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDreamArts has secured a patent for SmartDB's Dynamic Branch function. The feature turns complex business structures at large companies into digital twins without code, helping accelerate decision-making and build a strong corporate foundation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246621Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オフィスバスターズ has received pre-owned Telecube high-performance work booths made by Iris Chitose. Meeting demand for web conferences and focused work, the booths are offered as a cost-effective alternative to expensive new office equipment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246620Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ファミワン has decided to continue providing its service in Reiwa 8 (FY2026) as part of the fertility consultation program in 東京都文京区. The service supports ward residents facing concerns about fertility treatment and trying to conceive, offering mental and physical support through anonymous online consultations and seminars led by experts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246619Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSeibundo Shinkosha will release 'Smørrebrød: The Manual,' a definitive guide to smørrebrød (Danish open-faced sandwiches) by leading Danish chef Adam Aamann, on May 9, 2026. Through 74 recipes, the book presents smørrebrød systematically as a form of gastronomy that blends tradition with a modern sensibility. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247690Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:27:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAチャイナエアラインは28日、人気パティスリー「法朋（Le Ruban）」と再提携し、5月から台湾発の全路線でオリジナルスイーツ7種を提供すると発表しました。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247691Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:22:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai criticized pro-China remarks by retired Navy Major Lu Li-shih as 'defeatism' on the 28th, and said the government would move swiftly to amend the law to allow disciplinary action against retired service members who violate their duty of loyalty. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247692Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:17:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo meet AI demand, TSMC plans to bring 5 2nm fabs online this year and forecasts a 70% compound annual growth rate in 2nm production capacity from 2026 to 2028. It also plans to significantly expand production capacity for 3nm chips and advanced packaging. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247693Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:16:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn a corruption case involving former Taichung Land Administration Bureau Director Wu Cun-jin, who fraudulently claimed NT$68,679 in public funds using family meal receipts, the Taichung District Court sentenced him to 2 years in prison, suspended for 5 years, and stripped him of civil rights for 2 years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247694Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:15:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACentral Election Commission Chairman You Ying-lung said the Nationality Act alone was insufficient to address political participation rights for mainland Chinese spouses. Premier Cho Jung-tai said China's legal obligations for Chinese nationals must be taken into account, adding, 'Our approach is not wrong,' and indicating that the current policy would continue. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247695Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:10:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Hong Kong government expects 6 million arrivals and departures during China's May Day holiday, raising concerns about dangerous photo-taking by mainland tourists seeking social media 'check-ins.' Fatal accidents have occurred in the past, and the government is stepping up monitoring and issuing safety warnings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247696Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:08:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIran has made a new proposal prioritizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the war, with nuclear talks to follow, but U.S. President Trump indicated he would reject it. The United States is wary of reopening the strait before the nuclear issue is resolved. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247697Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:01:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith U.S. peanuts set to become duty-free under the Taiwan-U.S. Trade Agreement (ART), Agriculture Minister Chen Chun-chi stressed that this is an opportunity for Taiwan's industry to shift from price competition to value competition. He outlined plans to boost competitiveness through group cultivation and branding. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247330Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:53:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPremier Cho Jung-tai called on the Legislative Yuan to pass the draft special defense act as soon as possible. He stressed that 3 elements are essential to strengthening defense capabilities: the “Taiwan Shield,” the “high-tech kill chain” and the independent development of the defense industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247331Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:48:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that individuals and entities doing business with sanctioned airlines would face sanctions, following Iran’s resumption of commercial flights. He specifically notified Chinese banks that they would face secondary sanctions if they became involved in Iranian oil transactions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247332Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:47:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247333Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:40:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247329Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:40:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe trailer for the film “The Devil Wears Prada 2” has been released, drawing a wave of criticism over its allegedly racist portrayal of an Asian assistant, “Jin Chao.” The character’s stereotypical nerdy appearance and the sound of the name have been criticized. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247248https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247248Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:27:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAShin Kong Mitsukoshi won the operating rights to the Taipei Main Station shopping complex, with a 15-year contract requiring a minimum investment of NT$765 million. Taiwan Railways aims to increase the complex’s annual sales from NT$4 billion to more than NT$5 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247249Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:27:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA4 Hong Kong-linked toy factories have closed in Yulin, Guangxi, leaving about 10,000 workers unemployed. Several thousand people held a gathering to demand unpaid wages and compensation, and the local government intervened to mediate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247251Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:26:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese stocks fell temporarily amid uncertainty over the Middle East situation, but then attracted buying and rose more than 140 points, with the main index trading at 39757.46 points. TSMC fell NT$35, 鴻海 rose more than 1%, and 旺宏 surged nearly 9%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247250Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:18:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taichung Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency worked with local residents and university students to create 100m of moist habitat for land crabs using natural methods in the Gaobei Fanzailiao Protective Forest in Taichung City’s Qingshui District. The effort is an ecosystem conservation initiative timed to coincide with the land crabs’ breeding season. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247256Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:11:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMicrosoft and OpenAI have substantially revised their cooperation agreement, allowing OpenAI to offer services on cloud platforms other than Microsoft’s and setting the stage for intensified competition in the cloud market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247252Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:04:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe New Taiwan dollar opened at 31.49 to the U.S. dollar in Taipei foreign exchange trading, down 2.3 fen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247253Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:04:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei stocks opened 84.7 points lower today, with the TAIEX at 39531.93 points and trading volume at NT$24.068 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247254Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:59:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man in Taoyuan City spread false news on social media, fabricated using AI, claiming that potato products had caused food poisoning in Kaohsiung and sent many people to hospital. The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office sought his detention on suspicion of violating the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247255Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:57:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMore than 600 Google employees sent a letter opposing the company’s contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to deploy its AI in classified military operations. Google has previously canceled military projects over ethical concerns, and the employees are now objecting to expanded use of Gemini. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246786Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:55:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA commuter train and a long-distance train collided near Jakarta, Indonesia, killing at least 7 people and injuring 81. Rescue teams are continuing efforts to free survivors trapped in the wreckage, and the cause of the accident is under investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246784Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:52:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues, some insurers have begun requiring ships to obtain passage permits from the Iranian government as a condition for underwriting “war risk insurance.” Uncertainty over the risks has increased, sending premiums soaring to dozens of times their usual level. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246785Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:52:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaylor Swift has applied to U.S. authorities to trademark her “voice” and “stage likeness” to protect her image rights from the threat of AI-generated deepfakes. Matthew McConaughey has made a similar move, drawing attention to a new approach to protecting rights in the AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246787Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:51:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA45 Taiwanese businesses gathered at “台湾柑仔店,” the first i僑卡 event held in Toronto. The event aims to promote the advanced businesses of a new generation of Taiwanese immigrants, expand awareness of the smart-enabled i僑卡 and strengthen ties within the community. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246788Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:46:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire broke out early in the morning at a single-story home in Douliu, Yunlin County, Taiwan, killing a 92-year-old woman and her 60-year-old son. 11 fire engines and 21 firefighters were dispatched, but the blaze was so intense that the roof was destroyed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246790Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:36:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. state of Illinois announced at a forum in Chicago that it would open an office in Taiwan this year. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by Taiwan’s Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA) and the イリノイ州商工会議所 to strengthen supply chains in high-tech fields such as semiconductors and quantum technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246789Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:30:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs in U.S. trading, as market attention shifted back from geopolitical risks to fundamentals. In Taiwan, 台積電（TSMC） also set a record high, and the index appeared poised to approach the 4万-point mark. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246633Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:20:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA high-temperature warning of 36 degrees or higher has been issued for Tainan, while a front is expected to approach from the afternoon of the 29th, bringing a sharp change in the weather north of central Taiwan. From May 1, conditions are expected to turn sunny and hot again, in unstable weather ahead of the rainy season. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246635Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:15:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Donald Trump and the First Family were furious after U.S. comedian Jimmy Kimmel mocked Melania Trump on his show as “a widow-in-waiting.” Trump demanded that ABC fire Kimmel immediately. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246634Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:10:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead of Brazil’s October presidential election, the United States is playing a complex role between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the Trump-aligned Bolsonaro family. Experts say U.S. intervention and diplomatic considerations could affect the election outlook. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246632Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:05:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA4 former engineers and others were handed prison sentences in a case involving the leak of TSMC trade secrets. It was the first ruling on the theft of core technology since Taiwan amended its National Security Act. The Taiwan subsidiary of 東京エレクトロン（TEL） was also fined NT$150 million over its management responsibilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246631Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:41:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFriedrich Merz, a candidate to become Germany’s next chancellor, said Ukraine’s accession to the EU would require an end to the war and a peace treaty with Russia, and that Ukraine would need to accept the reality of losing some territory in the process. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247698Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:18:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Fukuoka Country Club filed its securities report for its 75th fiscal period. The report detailed the stable financial base and longstanding management record of the historic golf club. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247335Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:39:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Texas Instruments filed a foreign company report. It includes information on the U.S. semiconductor giant’s performance and disclosures for the Japanese market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247334Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:34:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking filed its securities report for the 1st fiscal period. The initial operating status of a newly established trust beneficiary securities scheme was disclosed publicly for the first time. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n247257Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示合同会社渋谷神宮前ＩＯ filed its securities report for the 3rd fiscal period (from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026). It is a regular business report on domestic securities investment business rights and related matters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246791https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246791Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:48:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Howtelevision disclosed its securities report for its 16th fiscal period. It detailed the growth and financial status of its “外資就活ドットコム” job-search support platform for highly skilled professionals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246648Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:20:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Asset Management One filed its securities report for the 41st fiscal period. The report detailed the long-term management record and strong financial base of the established fund. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246647Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:14:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Norinchukin Zenkyoren Asset Management resubmitted its report for the 3rd fiscal period or disclosed it for a specific fund. It is further strengthening transparency for cooperative financial products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246646Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:14:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank filed its securities report for the 4th fiscal period (August 2025 to January 2026) for domestic trust beneficiary securities, etc. The report covers the management of trust assets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246645Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:13:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Norinchukin Zenkyoren Asset Management filed a securities report on domestic investment trust beneficiary securities for the 3rd fiscal period (January 2025 to January 2026). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246644Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:09:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示JPMorgan Asset Management filed a securities report on domestic investment trust beneficiary securities for the 59th fiscal period (July 2025 to January 2026). The report details the management record of a major foreign asset manager. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246643Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:06:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Norinchukin Zenkyoren Asset Management released its securities report for the 3rd fiscal period. It highlights the JA Group’s asset management capabilities and the initial growth of a newly established fund. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246642Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:04:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示野村アセットマネジメント submitted a securities report on domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates for the 35th period (August 2025 to February 2026). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246641Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示野村アセットマネジメント submitted a securities report on domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates for the 16th period (February 2025 to February 2026). It provides investors with detailed disclosures on the fund’s operating and financial conditions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246640Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:03:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示野村アセットマネジメント submitted a report for the 8th period. It provides detailed disclosures on the operating conditions and asset allocation of a fund in its growth phase. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246639Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示野村アセットマネジメント published a securities report on domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates for the 32nd period (February 2025 to February 2026). The report provides a detailed account of the results of long-term management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246638Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示中銀アセットマネジメント submitted a securities report on domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates for the 11th period (January 2025 to January 2026). It reports on the status of community-based asset management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246637Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示野村アセットマネジメント disclosed a securities report for the 8th period. It is based on a legal obligation to ensure transparency regarding the operations and finances of a relatively new fund. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260428-09/index-en-p11.html#n246636Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示野村アセットマネジメント submitted a securities report for the 59th period. It discloses operating conditions and financial statements from July 2025 to January 2026, and is an important legal document aimed at protecting investors and enhancing transparency.