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NHK Publishing’s English-learning app “Pocket Language” is holding an X campaign to celebrate the launch of a new course. Follow and repost the account for a chance to win a JTB travel voucher worth ¥50,000; 3 winners will be selected by lottery. The campaign aims to boost user engagement.
Companies mentioned：NHK、JTB
Originalグリップインターナショナルが、日本橋髙島屋で欧州ゴルフブランド「CHERVO」と「J.LINDEBERG」のPOPUPストアを開催。CHERVOの日本上陸20周年を記念し、限定商品やカスタマイズ企画を実施。新たな顧客層へのアプローチを狙う。
Companies mentioned：グリップインターナショナル、髙島屋
OriginalタチバナE酒販が、シリーズ累計5万口を突破した「ウイスキーみくじ」の第115弾を4月7日より販売。今回は目玉として「山崎18年」が登場し、3,980円で入手困難なウイスキーが当たるチャンスを提供する。
Companies mentioned：タチバナE酒販、株式会社アップライジング、Amazon、サントリー、イチローズモルト
A pop-up store for the popular light novel “Ascendance of a Bookworm” will open for a limited time at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA. New products featuring newly drawn illustrations will be available starting April 25, aiming to boost fan engagement.
Companies mentioned：SHIBUYA TSUTAYA、TOブックス
Originalビクトリア州政府観光局がHIS、カンタス航空と協力し、池袋で「メルボルンフェア」を開催。メルボルンの魅力を伝えるため、カフェ文化やアートなどをテーマにした店内演出や限定メニューを提供。観光促進と文化理解を深めることが目的。
Companies mentioned：ビクトリア州政府観光局、HIS、カンタス航空、モークチョコレート
CJ FOODS JAPAN’s new product, “bibigo Mandu Dumplings,” recorded the series’ highest sales in its first month on the market. Sales reached 528% of the series benchmark, while the number of stores carrying the product reached 338%. Helped in part by the campaign featuring entertainer Eiko Kano, the product has become a major hit, far exceeding expectations.
Janpara, a seller of used smartphones and PCs, will open its “Fuchu Le Cigne Store” on April 24, 2026. Located in a commercial facility directly connected to Fuchu Station on the Keio Line, the store aims to improve convenience for local residents and support their digital lives.
Original株式会社ビジョナリーエンジンは、東京都の「人材交流支援事業」を活用し、大企業からの兼業人材との協働を開始した。これにより、AIを活用した新規事業の創出を加速させることを目指す。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビジョナリーエンジン、東京都
G.A. Group was featured in a booklet published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Kinki Bureau as an advanced example of employing and retaining highly skilled foreign professionals. The company’s efforts to build an organization that respects diversity were highly praised.
Companies mentioned：経済産業省 近畿経済産業局
Nittetsu Bussan System Construction has released a video on NewsTV featuring candid comments from young employees as part of its recruitment activities. The video aims to convey the workplace atmosphere and the rewards of the job to students seeking employment and people considering a career change.
Companies mentioned：NewsTV、YouTube
Dream market, an outlet store operated by Trust Co., Ltd., is opening its first location in Mie Prefecture. The store will open at イオンモール Toin on April 18, 2026, offering products at discounts of up to 99% to help consumers amid rising prices.
Companies mentioned：イオンモール
ClassLab. will exhibit at “Marketing Week Spring,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from April 22 to 24, 2026. The company will introduce “RIRIFE,” an all-in-one platform app for people starting a new life, and propose ways to attract customers to stores and encourage repeat visits. The app offers information on nearby spots, hazard maps, how-to articles and coupons, and can directly reach users immediately after they move. Visitors to the booth can try live demos and the store management screen, and register their stores on the spot.
Tajima Kensou Co., Ltd. has renewed its Bronze Partner agreement with KAWAGOE BC/LAFESTA KAWAGOE for the 2026-27 season. Based in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Tajima Kensou handles exterior wall and roof painting renovations. KAWAGOE BC/LAFESTA KAWAGOE is a basketball team based in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture. The agreement will further strengthen the partnership between the two parties.
22nd Century Art Co. announced an expansion of its “100 Years of Showa” history project, with plans to publish 47 volumes, one for each of Japan’s 47 prefectures. The project will record voices from local communities, and the completed books will be donated to libraries and schools nationwide.
Compass Group Japan has welcomed Morinaga Shokken, a Kyushu-based company specializing in food services for medical and nursing care facilities, into its group. To address labor shortages, it is strengthening a hybrid food service system that combines on-site cooking with freezing technology, aiming to achieve both service quality and operational efficiency.
Companies mentioned：コンパスグループ・ジャパン株式会社 (CGJ)、森永食研株式会社、コンパスグループ (英国)
Original浜松市の運送会社アトランスが、経済産業省の「健康経営優良法人2026」に10年連続で認定。社員の健康を経営基盤と捉え、事故防止と輸送品質向上を目指す。
Companies mentioned：経済産業省、日本健康会議
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Panasonic Finance held its 2026 entrance ceremony and welcomed 29 new employees. The company expressed its determination to serve as a “partner in co-creating customers’ futures,” in line with its new medium-term management plan.
Companies mentioned：三井住友トラスト・パナソニックファイナンス株式会社、三井住友トラストグループ、パナソニックグループ
Original少数株ドットコム株式会社は、2026年4月6日より東京メトロ霞ヶ関駅にて、非上場株式の売却を啓蒙する大型広告の掲出を開始した。法律・税務の専門家や悩める株主に解決策を提案する。
Companies mentioned：東京メトロ
D4 Enterprise will begin free distribution of “Crimson II (PC-8801 version)” on the retro game distribution service Project EGG on April 7, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ｄ４エンタープライズ
Original一般社団法人青山まちづくり協議会は、女性起業家を育成・支援する実践型塾「青山まちづくり起業塾」を2026年4月に開講する。青山地区の地域活性化を目的に、第一期生の募集を開始した。
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人青山まちづくり協議会、青山表参道商店会、事業構想大学院大学
Original福井県坂井市、NTT西日本、事業構想大学院大学の3者連携による「三国湊共創プロジェクト研究」の最終成果発表会が開催された。12名の研究員が地域活性化策を提案した。
Companies mentioned：NTT西日本、事業構想大学院大学、住友林業、福井銀行、オテシオ、ふくいヒトモノデザイン、頂マーラータン、天晴データネット、TOPPAN、NTTビジネスソリューションズ、Good Loser、北陸マシナリ―、ぶちでざいん、ふへん、西川工務店、UDCS
Hankyu Travel International has announced travel trends for Golden Week 2026. With the prospect of up to 12 consecutive days off, overseas travel is performing well at 1.1 times the previous year's level, including Europe and Taiwan, while domestic travel is at 1.3 times the previous year's level, including the Kinki region and Okinawa.
The Asia Classic Ice Hockey ～Japan-Korea National Team Match 2026～ will be held in April 2026, with the men's national teams of Japan and South Korea facing off. The roster and ticket information have been announced.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本アイスホッケー連盟、公益財団法人東京都アイスホッケー連盟、神奈川県アイスホッケー連盟、株式会社朝日新聞社、TBSスポーツ
日本公益通報サービス株式会社 has begun recruiting sales agents to offer companies its whistleblower and harassment consultation hotline, including access to its call center services. The company plans to expand its partner network amid rising demand resulting from legal amendments.
Companies mentioned：日本公益通報サービス株式会社
AndTech will hold an online Zoom seminar on May 26, 2026, covering corrosion and degradation mechanisms in electronic equipment and components, evaluation technologies, trouble case studies and countermeasures. The course will explain the fundamentals of corrosion and degradation, accelerated testing methods, evaluation technologies, and trouble case studies and countermeasures, providing practical insights for people involved in manufacturing, design and quality control of electronic equipment and components. The fee is 49,500 yen (tax included), and the seminar will be streamed live via Zoom.
Hakuhodo DY ONE has begun collaborating with Global Growth in the TikTok Shop LIVE commerce field. The collaboration will strengthen its TikTok Shop management support service, “BUZZ BUY BOOSTER™,” with the aim of helping businesses grow and enhancing brand value.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Hakuhodo DY ONE、株式会社Global Growth
菰野町 received a 1 million yen corporate hometown tax donation from 株式会社中西製作所 and presented the company with a letter of appreciation. The donation will be used to support the transition of junior high school club activities to community-based programs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社中西製作所、菰野町
Hankyu Hanshin Properties is participating in the township development project “(provisional name) Meraki” in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area of Texas, U.S. It will be the company's 2nd detached-home subdivision project in the U.S.
Companies mentioned：阪急阪神不動産株式会社、Bridge Tower Homes
Hitachi's AI-powered integrated logistics planning technology has won the top honor, the Prime Minister's Award, at the 55th Japan Industrial Technology Awards. It was recognized for optimizing delivery, warehousing and EV charging and helping address challenges in the logistics industry.
Companies mentioned：日刊工業新聞社
Original千葉県市原市の市民団体「いちたね」が、2026年5月9日に小湊鉄道のトロッコ列車を貸し切り、ユニークな成人式「市原はたちトロッコ2026」を開催。これはコロナ禍で中止になった成人式の代替として始まり、若者に地域の魅力を伝える重要なイベントとなっている。
Companies mentioned：小湊鉄道
AndTech will hold an online seminar on May 14 about dry-process manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries. Experts will explain the latest trends in electrode manufacturing and binder technologies aimed at improving performance and reducing costs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スズキ・マテリアル・テクノロジー・アンド・コンサルティング、物質・材料研究機構、株式会社ＡＤＥＫＡ
Korean daily care brand “LACTOMEDI” focuses on gentle daily care products formulated with lactic acid bacteria and is seeing strong sales growth in Japan. It will open its official online store in Japan in April 2026 to further strengthen its presence in the Japanese market.
The 4/14 issue of Newsweek Japan features “Trump's Great Miscalculation,” an analysis of the Trump administration's failed Iran policy. It examines how the killing of leaders backfired, the current state of a war with no clear way out, and what may come next.
Companies mentioned：アマゾン
HDC Atlas Clinic will move prescriptions for the popular weight-loss drug Zepbound to a full membership system starting April 1, 2026. The change aims to improve service quality for members in response to a sharp increase in Prime members and a high retention rate.
Companies mentioned：MyMedipro株式会社
Swedish bag brand “SANDQVIST” is beginning a full-scale expansion in Japan. To mark the launch, a launch party and pop-up event, “SANDQVIST TOKYO,” will be held in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, on April 28 and 29.
The Rural Electronic Library, an agricultural database operated by 農文協, has marked its 30th anniversary. To celebrate, it will run campaigns including an extended free trial and seminar discounts.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人農山漁村文化協会
A survey by Omotesando Skin Clinic found that 1 in 3 women with female bosses assess their bosses' self-care based on their first impression. A lack of self-care can undermine trust, and interest in aesthetic medical treatments tends to be higher among people in more senior positions.
Companies mentioned：PRIZMA
“ABEMA” will mark the birthday of Panda-kun, a character from the popular anime “Hamtaro,” by streaming every episode of the TV anime's 2nd season free and without interruption on April 8. The series was one of the Heisei era's signature hits, and the event aims to boost fan engagement.
Companies mentioned：ABEMA
東京都 and the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture are seeking participants for the “Next Creation Program,” an arts experience for children. Participants can receive direct instruction from professionals in 3 fields: film, fashion and opera.
Companies mentioned：東京都、公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団、アーツカウンシル東京、株式会社分福、株式会社ヒロココシノ、東京文化会館
Park24 will open 32 new parking facilities offering Park & Ride and 166 new stations offering Rail & Car Share in April 2026, as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative aims to lessen environmental impact by linking cars with public transportation.
Seven-Eleven Japan will relaunch “Freshly Baked in Store Mentaiko French Bread” at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide, beginning April 7 (Tue). The price is 232 yen (250.56 yen including tax). Sales begin April 7 (Tue) in Hokkaido, Saitama Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture, Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture and the Kinki region, and April 14 (Tue) in Tohoku, Ibaraki Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Tochigi Prefecture, Koshinetsu, Hokuriku, Tokai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu. The lineup of Seven Cafe Bakery products, including “Freshly Baked in Store Apple Pie” and “Freshly Fried Curry Bread,” is also featured.
Transit Group today launched a feature page on reward restaurants for making special days shine. It introduces 8 restaurants to choose from for a variety of occasions, including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and treating yourself. With the freedom to choose the ideal seat and time for a memorable evening, the feature suggests booking a gift for your future self.
株式会社With Midwife will hold an online seminar on “parenting × careers” for HR professionals and managers on May 12. Seigetsu Kishihata, author of A Survival Guide for Working Parents, will speak and explain how to build organizations that support work-family balance.
Companies mentioned：株式会社With Midwife、朝日放送テレビ
Uni Research, a direct research platform, has begun connecting to GMO Research & AI’s JAPAN Cloud Panel, which has 35 million members.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プロダクトフォース、GMOリサーチ&AI株式会社
Original株式会社ベクトルの独自のショート動画メディアネットワーク「ショート動画取材班」に、ガジェット特化のTikTokメディア「GearWave」が新規加盟した。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベクトル
A new service, G-Blueprint50, harnesses big data with 14.1 billion patterns to put an end to the reasons so many websites fail. It cuts the strategic planning process for web production from 20 hours to 24 minutes and aims for a 97.2% success rate.
A hands-on disaster preparedness event, One Heart Disaster Preparedness Day vol.3, will be held at Kobe Port on April 18 and 19, 2026. Admission is free, and the event offers fun ways for children and adults alike to learn about disaster preparedness through activities such as an earthquake simulation and emergency water-supply experience.
Companies mentioned：神戸市水上消防署、神戸市消防音楽隊、神戸水道局 東部水道管理事務所、神戸市水上警察署、兵庫県警察 音楽隊
古野電気株式会社 has launched a high-precision global ocean conditions forecasting data service based on its proprietary Phizmo forecasting system. The service aims to support public safety and economic activity in response to climate change and the growing sophistication of ocean industries.
Companies mentioned：古野電気株式会社
全国社会保険労務士会連合会 issued a statement following Cabinet approval of the bill to partially amend the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act and related laws. It welcomed the inclusion of measures it had advocated, including eliminating gender disparities in survivor compensation pensions.
Companies mentioned：全国社会保険労務士会連合会、全国社会保険労務士政治連盟
Photo Studio Palette Sapporo Chuo has launched a hakama rental service for elementary school graduation ceremonies. The studio will help celebrate girls’ new beginnings and create lifelong memories with outfits reflecting the latest trends.
Psychal Trust has obtained a new patent to ensure the reliability of AI agents and on-chain finance. The patent will strengthen verification before AI moves assets and establish an “authenticity (trust) foundation” that improves the accuracy of blockchain records.
Companies mentioned：JPYC、JPYSC
株式会社ＢＳ日本（BS日テレ） has announced the first official event since the start of its long-running hit program The Story of a Small Italian Village. The much-anticipated event will give fans a chance to experience the world of the program.
JR East Marketing & Communications has installed the Sobaniru One-Touch Visiting TV video-call terminal in all 81 paid private rooms at JR東京総合病院. It provides an environment where hospitalized patients and their families can stay connected with simple操作.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェイアール東日本企画、JR東京総合病院、JR東日本グループ
The JAF Fukuoka Branch will exhibit at Thanks Festa 2026, to be held on April 12 at トヨタ自動車九州’s Miyata Plant, offering child safety license cards and a seatbelt crash simulation.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 日本自動車連盟 (JAF)、トヨタ自動車九州
Horus AI Inc. has launched a custom app development service for OpenAI’s Apps in ChatGPT. It will help e-commerce sites and booking service providers create new customer touchpoints by presenting their services on ChatGPT.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI
Hokkaido skincare brand Natural Island will hold a pop-up shop at 京都髙島屋 from April 8 through 21. Products on sale will include popular bath products and a new UV mist.
Companies mentioned：京都髙島屋
IPG’s G Guide TV listings app has partnered with model agency TRAPEZISTE. It will display official profiles and images of the agency’s talents to enrich program information, attract viewer interest and drive more traffic to the talents’ official websites.
Companies mentioned：株式会社IPG、株式会社TRAPEZISTE
Kakaku.com Insurance has announced its popular insurance rankings for April 2026. The rankings cover a wide range of insurance categories, with 第一ネオ生命’s cancer insurance drawing particular attention after rising to 2nd place.
Companies mentioned：カカクコムグループ、第一ネオ生命
Information about Card2Gold 名片金, an AI-powered business card digitization and management platform. It combines business card OCR scanning, company research and AI sales-opportunity analysis to provide end-to-end sales prospecting support.
Browser extension Arc-like Sidebar v1.2 has been released. This open-source tool features vertical tabs and bookmark management, along with automatic organization powered by 100% local AI using Gemini Nano.
Companies mentioned：Google (Gemini)、YouTube、GitHub、Vercel、Figma、Slack、Netflix、Spotify、Notion
Landing page for Qlite 快來報價, a CRM for solo businesses in Taiwan. It offers free AI-powered tools for creating quotes, contracts and invoices.
Companies mentioned：Qlite
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Companies mentioned：Creation.com
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Lee Che-hua, head of the KMT's Organization and Development Committee, announced that Hsiao Ching-tien would return as chief of the party's Changhua County chapter and that Hsieh Yi-feng would be promoted to deputy secretary-general. However, Hsieh said on Facebook that she would decline the post and continue seeking the KMT's nomination for Changhua County magistrate. The personnel arrangement has sparked controversy over the party's nominee for county magistrate. Hung Jung-chang and Ko Cheng-fang also voiced dissatisfaction with the recruitment process and urged the party leadership to make a decision as soon as possible and unite local forces.
The Nantou County Government Environmental Protection Bureau is promoting the replacement of motorcycles with electric models and the installation of electric vehicle charging equipment to improve air quality. Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua said this year’s subsidies are the highest on record and will encourage people to replace old motorcycles and purchase new ones. The subsidy is up to 27,300 yuan for replacing a motorcycle with an electric model and up to 12,000 yuan for purchasing a new one. The installation of each AC charger for electric vehicles is also eligible for a subsidy of 50,000 yuan, with a total budget of 900,000 yuan.
The 2026 金穗影展 will screen 16 Taiwanese independent films with a distinct local flavor and host salon discussions with multiple festival award winners. The festival will be held in Taipei from April 24 to May 1, with online ticket sales beginning April 13.
Companies mentioned：金穗影展、台灣影評人協會
SMAT analyzed 4 key features of electric motorcycle subsidy policies announced by the six special municipalities, including Taipei City. The main features are increased subsidy amounts, various additional incentives, direct fee subsidies and the creation of sales incentive programs. Taoyuan City, in particular, has introduced an incentive program for motorcycle dealerships, supporting sales channels as well as consumers. SMAT emphasized that these policies are important for encouraging the transition to electric motorcycles and building a low-carbon, sustainable future for smart mobility in Taiwan.
研華（Advantech）posted record revenue in March and the first quarter, driven mainly by strong demand for edge AI and the effects of price increases.
Companies mentioned：研華
The Workforce Development Agency’s Central Taiwan-Changhua-Nantou Branch has obtained ISO 14064-1 international certification for greenhouse gas emissions accounting. The certification addresses rising demand for green talent with knowledge of “technology and decarbonization,” in response to global decarbonization trends and businesses’ needs to meet carbon taxes, carbon tariffs and supply chain decarbonization requirements. Since 2024, the branch has incorporated ESG and net-zero emissions topics into vocational training courses to foster trainees’ understanding of sustainability and decarbonization. It has also comprehensively surveyed emissions sources at 13 workshops at its Taichung Training Center and at the Changhua Labor Academy, and installed solar power equipment and energy management systems at 2 training workshops.
Former Foreign Minister David Lee spoke about Taiwan’s geopolitical challenges and hedging strategy at the Hoover Institution ahead of the 47th anniversary of the U.S. Taiwan Relations Act. He said President Lai Ching-te’s policies toward the United States and China are consistent and pragmatic, and noted that Taiwan-U.S. relations have improved significantly compared with 47 years ago. He also discussed the deliberations on Taiwan’s special defense budget and KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun’s visit to China, saying that Xi Jinping would not yield on core sovereignty issues. Lee said he personally believed Xi favored peaceful unification and regarded the use of force as a last resort.
宏匯廣場 aims to boost sales by 20% during its Mother’s Day campaign, rolling out 2 waves of promotions starting April 16. LOPIA, the Japanese supermarket chain introduced at the mall in June 2024, currently records the highest sales there. In the first quarter of this year, sales of 3C products rose 56% and supermarket sales increased 53%, while food and beverage accounted for about 40% of the mall’s total sales. The mall is also enhancing its lifestyle experience offerings by introducing an indoor pickleball court and the family-friendly 享樂園, and attracting SPA brands.
The Chinese government will raise gasoline and diesel prices starting late on April 7. In response to a sharp rise in international oil prices, the government will continue its unusual price adjustment measure, absorbing about 48% of the increase to cushion the impact on the domestic economy.
Companies mentioned：中石油、中石化、中海油（三桶油）
The Suao fishing boat “全昌隆168號” caught a live blackfin tuna estimated to weigh 250 kilograms and is returning to port to determine whether it is the “first tuna of the year in Suao.” The boat also caught the first tuna last year.
Companies mentioned：蘇澳區漁會、富漁慶2號
香港食物環境衛生署 plans to add national security clauses to food and beverage business licenses by September, prohibiting operators and related parties from engaging in acts that endanger national security and warning that violators could have their licenses revoked. The measure aims to strengthen national security management in public places.
Companies mentioned：香港食物環境衛生署
陸委會 urged Cheng Li-wun, during her meeting with Xi Jinping, to ask him to recognize the existence of the Republic of China, respect the wishes of the people of Taiwan, and stop military aircraft from entering Taiwan's airspace, demonstrating sincerity about cross-strait peace.
Companies mentioned：陸委會、民進黨、國共兩黨
Taiwan has confirmed its first imported case of Lyme disease in 2025. A woman in her 60s who had been living in Sweden developed skin symptoms after being bitten by a mosquito during a forest outing and was diagnosed with Lyme disease there. Her symptoms did not improve after she returned to Taiwan, and a follow-up examination at a Taiwanese hospital confirmed the infection. Lyme disease is transmitted by hard ticks, and cases are increasing worldwide, making prevention important during outdoor activities.
Original台湾の再生可能エネルギー大手、泓徳能源（HD Renewable Energy）が1株あたり2.5元の配当と、3,000株の自己株式取得を発表。海外市場への注力も加速しており、日本やオーストラリアでの事業展開を強化する方針。
Companies mentioned：中部電力ミライズ、欣欣生技食品
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Original新北市新店區の清六食堂便當店で、食中毒の疑いがある患者が累計44人に達し、うち5人が入院、7人が経過観察中です。衛生局の調査によると、4月5日に公所店、4日に中興店で購入された弁当が原因とみられています。現場検査では、刀具の不適切な保管、作業員の爪の不衛生、冷凍設備の温度不足などの問題が確認されました。現在、清六食堂の3店舗（公所店、中興店、民權店）は一時的に営業を停止しています。検体検査結果は2〜3週間後に判明する予定です。
Taiwan stocks rebounded 657 points today on lower trading volume as investors awaited developments in the Middle East conflict. Heavyweight tech stocks including TSMC and Delta Electronics performed strongly, while silicon photonics and low-Earth-orbit satellite concept stocks hit limit-up or posted sharp gains. Printed circuit board stocks also strengthened, with Taiwan Union Technology and TUC rising. Huang Kuo-wei, deputy general manager of Mega International Investment Services, said Taiwan stocks outperformed U.S. stocks as investors were optimistic about the U.S.-Iran conflict, but the market had yet to break out of its trading range.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that presidential envoy Lin Chia-lung, at the invitation of the Marshall Islands government, will lead a trade delegation on a visit to the Marshall Islands from April 7 to 9. The delegation includes representatives from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund, along with more than 60 people from industries including fisheries, shipping, logistics, medical equipment, food processing, clean energy, and information and communications technology. The visit aims to advance the “Prosperous Allies Project” and hold preparatory talks for the first consultation and an investment opportunities briefing on the “Taiwan-Marshall Islands Economic Cooperation Agreement” (ECA), which took effect in 2025. Lin will meet Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine and other officials and visit the results of bilateral cooperation.
As the situation in the Middle East remains tense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its overseas offices are helping citizens who wish to return home. The Kuwait Representative Office escorted 5 Taiwanese exchange students from Kuwait University by land to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With assistance from the Taiwan representative office in Saudi Arabia, they later returned safely to Taiwan via Dubai on April 7. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged people to avoid travel to the Middle East and provided emergency contact information.
Compal has established SYLUX, a new company specializing in infrared technology, to expand its automotive electronics business in the United States. The move aims to strengthen collaboration with customers and speed up development cycles.
Companies mentioned：仁寶 (Compal)、SYLUX
On April 7, 2026, Taiwan’s 3 major institutional investors—proprietary traders, investment trusts, and foreign and mainland Chinese investors—were net buyers of stocks worth a combined NT$19.559 billion. Proprietary traders were net buyers of NT$7.033 billion, investment trusts NT$2.451 billion, and foreign and mainland Chinese investors NT$10.075 billion.
On March 27, 2026, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump on the situation in Iran, the Nikkei Stock Average edged up, while the TOPIX also rose. The market continued to factor in geopolitical risks, but stocks posted only modest gains.
Hannah, wife of U.S.-based baseball player Stuart Fairchild, helped make Ogu a sensation after carrying merchandise featuring the CPBL mascot throughout the World Baseball Classic. CPBL chairman Tsai Chi-chang said Ogu's fan base had surged thanks to Hannah's exposure. Hannah met Ogu today and received an Ogu plush toy wearing Fairchild's No. 17 jersey, shouting, “I Love Ogu.” Taiwanese food was also served at the event, and Hannah said her favorite was tianbula. The CPBL announced that 6,000 Ogu plush toys wearing Fairchild's No. 17 jersey will go on sale in a limited release tomorrow.
Iranian officials called on young people to form a human chain in protest against U.S. attacks on public facilities. The move is intended to deter Trump's bombing threat and has revived controversy over Iran's past recruitment of child soldiers.
Companies mentioned：美國有線電視新聞網 (CNN)
The legislative office of lawmaker Chen Kuan-ting, the United Pacific Innovation Alliance, and the Taiwan Generation Education Foundation co-hosted a forum, inviting U.S. defense policy experts to discuss maritime security and the integration of unmanned systems. Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery said Taiwan needs to increase its defense budget to address threats from unmanned vehicles in the Taiwan Strait and advanced threats along its east coast. He stressed that if Taiwan does not actively defend itself, U.S. President Donald Trump could respond punitively. Chen said Taiwan is advancing cooperation in the defense industry and that an aerospace park in his constituency is expected to open in August this year, welcoming U.S. companies to set up there.
An explosion at a fuel tanker loading facility near the Panama Canal killed 1 person and injured 2. Canal operations were unaffected, but the nearby Bridge of the Americas was temporarily closed for inspection.
Companies mentioned：巴拿馬運河管理局