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Original王品集團旗下的青花驕品牌再度與故宮合作，推出「國寶驕饗宴」，並計畫今年營收突破億元。品牌將拓展新店，同時表示不受通膨影響，將維持現行售價。
Companies mentioned：王品集團、國立故宮博物院
Penghu has launched the “Pengnan Flagship Project,” bringing together 5 communities to promote community welfare and sustainable development. The project runs through 2028 and received NT$1.5 million in funding for its first year. It includes six signature initiatives aimed at fostering mutual support among communities.
朱政騏 is suspected of leaking confidential documents and receiving payment in the 元件 espionage case. The Mainland Affairs Council announced that it had suspended 海峽導報’s Taiwan correspondent operations starting in 2025 and that they have yet to resume.
Companies mentioned：海峽導報、福建日報報業集團
A 71-year-old woman passenger slapped a 33-year-old female flight attendant aboard Tigerair Taiwan flight IT753. The airline said it had placed the passenger on its no-fly list and would pursue legal action over conduct that threatened aviation safety. Tigerair Taiwan stressed that it values the dignity and safety of its employees and is working to establish a safe workplace. It also said it would fully defend the employee’s legal rights through a lawyer.
Original中國國務院國資委新設「境外國資工作局」，旨在指導國企的國際化經營、監督境外資產、防範化解風險，並處理突發事件，以應對「一帶一路」建設中日益增長的風險。
Companies mentioned：中國國務院國資委、中國國企
In its April 8, 2026 ASEAN news briefing, Vietnam said it expects hundreds of billions of dollars in international capital inflows following the easing of foreign investment restrictions and is seeking inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Meanwhile, Laos is stepping up safety measures for tourists, while Singaporean companies face surging fuel costs and supply chain disruptions due to the Middle East conflict. The Philippines’ February unemployment rate improved to 5.1%, and Myanmar’s central bank injected funds for cooking oil and fuel imports. Malaysia’s state oil company said a tanker carrying Iraqi crude had passed through the Strait of Hormuz, while Thailand is using investment promotion measures to improve businesses’ adaptability. Bank Indonesia pledged to intervene in the market in response to the rupiah’s weakness, and Cambodia is advancing a $36 billion plan to strengthen its logistics system.
Concerned about uncertain supplies of petrochemical raw materials due to the situation in the Middle East, a Taipei City councilor warned of price fluctuations and supply instability for plastic bags. The councilor pointed to possible effects on markets, night markets and street vendors, noting that consumers may ultimately bear the costs. The Taipei City Market Administration announced 3 measures: establishing a contact point with the central government, promoting plastic reduction, and encouraging people to bring reusable bags.
The number of people affected by a suspected food poisoning incident involving bento shops in New Taipei City has risen to 118. A growing number of people reported abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever and other symptoms after eating bentos from Qingliu Shitang’s “Gongsuo” and “Zhongxing” branches. 11 people are currently hospitalized, and 20 are under observation. The Health Department is working to identify the pathogen by investigating people, food and the environment, but culturing samples takes time. Many patients had eaten cabbage, fried eggs, braised eggs and white rice in common, prompting concerns that food preparation or storage may have been improper.
The Water Resources Agency announced that recent rainfall would shorten nighttime water-pressure reduction in the Hsinchu area by 2 hours. A weather front during the Qingming Festival holiday brought about 190 million tons of water to reservoirs north of central Taiwan, raising the storage rates at Shimen, Baoshan and Bao'er, Liyutan, and Yongheshan reservoirs. However, Taiwan is still nearing the end of the dry season, and the rainy season remains uncertain. The agency will continue promoting water conservation measures and aims to ensure a stable supply through the end of June.
Original台中台壽霸龍隊的陳敏賜在115年全國棒球春季聯賽中表現出色，擊出3支安打貢獻3打點，並敲出個人本季第3轟，帶領球隊以7比1擊敗全越運動，取得預賽第3勝。
Companies mentioned：台中台壽霸龍隊、全越運動
The 14th Singapore Chinese Film Festival will run from April 24 to May 3, screening a total of 46 films from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, the United States, Singapore and elsewhere. Selected Taiwanese films include the opening film, “人生海海,” and the closing film, “大濛,” which won 4 awards at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards. The documentary section will also screen 3 films, including “造山者－世紀的賭注,” about the history of semiconductor development in Taiwan. The films showcase the diverse themes and styles of Taiwanese cinema, as well as its mature capabilities developed through international collaboration.
The Shilin District Prosecutors Office, working with multiple agencies, has launched a traceability investigation into plastic bag suppliers in Taipei and New Taipei to clarify the reasons for price changes and stabilize consumer prices.
National Central University, the Huang Dayu Culture and Arts Foundation and the Huang Dayu Children’s Theater held a ceremony to present author Huang Chunming with the naming of an asteroid. Huang Chunming is a prominent Taiwanese writer whose works have been translated into multiple languages. National Central University named an asteroid discovered by the Lulin Observatory “Huang Chunming (Huangchunming),” symbolizing the fusion of science and the humanities. Huang Chunming said he had reported to his late grandfather, “I didn’t turn out bad.”
A man repeatedly asking passengers for money has been spotted on the Taipei Metro. Taipei Metro announced that unauthorized fundraising is punishable by a fine of up to 7,500 yuan.
Companies mentioned：台北捷運公司
A late-night dispute involving foreign migrant workers broke out in Taoyuan. Some workers tried to evade police by climbing a utility pole with their bare hands before fleeing. Police arrested one migrant worker who had lost contact with authorities and are continuing to search for others who fled.
A traffic accident in Taitung left a motorcyclist dead after a truck collided with the motorcycle while making a U-turn after pulling away. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
Companies mentioned：台東縣警察局成功分局
Indoor smoking is prohibited in Taiwan, but outdoor smoking is not clearly restricted, and the rate of exposure to secondhand smoke outdoors has reached 48.9%. To promote a smoke-free city, the Taipei mayor is considering installing outdoor negative-pressure smoking rooms in the Zhongshan and Ximen commercial districts. The Health Promotion Administration held an expert meeting at the end of March to gather international experience and practical opinions from local governments. Participants agreed that outdoor smoking rooms should be “non-enclosed,” located away from building entrances, main public walkways and crowds, and designed with appropriate height and good ventilation. The administration said it respects local governments’ decisions on planning smoking restrictions and smoking areas based on local characteristics and public opinion.
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has set a goal of raising the proportion of women in the Self-Defense Forces from 9.1% at the end of fiscal 2024 to at least 13%. Although this is an increase from 5.7% 10 years ago, it remains below the 13.9% average among NATO member countries. In response to labor shortages and the need for women’s perspectives in disaster relief, the ministry is promoting improved working conditions, childcare support and expanded recruitment opportunities. Since 1993, restrictions on assigning women to combat units have been lifted in stages, and restrictions on assignments to Ground Self-Defense Force chemical units were also removed last July. Women can now serve in all units of the Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces, and the ministry is continuing to expand childcare support.
A delegation from the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) visited Taiwan’s Ocean Affairs Council to discuss plans for the traditional voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa to arrive in Taiwan in 2027. From 2023 to 2027, PVS is carrying out its Moananuiākea Voyage global sailing plan, which includes a visit to Taiwan. The delegation hopes to engage in cultural exchanges with the Yami (Tao) people of Lanyu, and the Ocean Affairs Council also strongly welcomes the exchange. Hōkūleʻa has a historic record of completing a voyage from Hawaii to Tahiti in 1976 using traditional navigation without relying on modern equipment. The visit will provide an opportunity to highlight the importance of Taiwan’s Austronesian cultures.
Netflix announced that Season 3 of the live-action One Piece will be released in 2027. An animated LEGO® One Piece special will premiere on Sept. 29, retelling the story of the first 2 seasons.
Companies mentioned：Netflix、Shueisha (集英社)、LEGO Group、Atomic
國巨（Yageo） recorded record sales for March and the 1st quarter. Strong demand from AI-related applications drove the results, and the company expects AI to make a significant contribution to future performance.
Companies mentioned：國巨
In April 2024, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued regulations requiring strict reviews and disclosure of component countries of origin for all surveillance equipment sold in the country, to prevent unauthorized access to surveillance cameras. The rules took effect this April after a 2-year transition period. In Delhi, more than half of the 270,000 Chinese-made surveillance cameras are slated for replacement. Citing national security concerns over Chinese-made surveillance equipment, the Indian government plans to phase out and replace the devices. Domestic brands now account for 80% of India’s surveillance camera market, and these brands avoid Chinese-made chips in favor of chips from Taiwan and the United States.
Global stock markets broadly rose on news of a 2-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Seoul shares closed up nearly 7%, Tokyo surged more than 5%, Dubai stocks in the Middle East jumped more than 8%, and major European markets opened higher and continued to climb.
Original富邦媒は、今年の売上高が昨年を上回ると予測しており、その戦略として有料会員経済の深化を重視しています。価格競争を避け、サービスと会員権益の向上で顧客を惹きつける方針です。物流面では、2027年に稼働予定の中部物流センターにより、北中南の物流網を完成させ、テクノロジーを活用して運営効率を高めます。越境EC事業では、当初の中国商品から日韓商品（菓子、コスメ、小型家電）に焦点を移し、5月には韓国商品専門セクションを開設予定です。中国製品は品質管理を強化し、低価格大量販売戦略は避けます。株価は下落しましたが、高配当利回りであり、今後は基本面と運営動能の強化を継続します。
民進黨 announced it will set up a “Pilgrim Support Station” for the 2026 Bai Shatun Mazu pilgrimage, offering supplies and a place to rest. The move aims to unite party members and project a people-friendly image through participation in a major religious event.
Companies mentioned：民進黨
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke by phone with Chinese Premier Li Qiang to discuss energy security and pave the way for a meeting at the November APEC summit. They agreed to strengthen cooperation, particularly in clean energy and new energy vehicles, and speed up discussions on upgrading their free trade agreement.
Taichung City’s Cultural Affairs Bureau has launched “Wanderer,” a digital puzzle game, at Taichung Green Museumbrary, a combined library and art museum. Across more than 15 stages, visitors can explore the facility and make new discoveries while playing on their smartphones. The game transforms the Green Museumbrary’s architectural design and spatial aesthetics into “stages to read,” offering a cultural adventure. Since opening, the Green Museumbrary has attracted more than 1 million visitors, and the game further enriches the visitor experience.
Taitung Mackay Memorial Hospital announced that it has introduced a new pain treatment for frozen shoulder, arthritis and tendonitis called transcatheter arterial microembolization (TAME). Principal Wu had suffered shoulder pain for 2 years, but regained everyday function within months of TAME treatment. Dr. Chen Jiahong said TAME can help patients for whom conservative treatment has been ineffective and whose condition does not meet the criteria for surgery. It can be used for a wide range of conditions, including degenerative knee arthritis and frozen shoulder. The minimally invasive treatment is performed under local anesthesia and light sedation, with good results maintained for 1–2 years after the procedure.
Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency barred a Chinese man from entering Taiwan for 2 years because he posted a video of his trip to Taiwan on social media labeling the island “Chinese Taiwan” and displaying the five-star red flag. The man argued that the wording was customary and that he had no intention of insulting Taiwan, but the agency determined that his actions maliciously disparaged the dignity of the Republic of China. The Executive Yuan’s Petition Review Committee also upheld the ban to protect national dignity and security, rejecting the man’s appeal. The measure reflects the complexity and sensitivity of cross-strait relations.
A pilot program providing free psychological support to cancer patients and their families in Taiwan could begin as early as July. The program will receive a public budget of NT$80 million and is expected to serve up to 8,000 people. Chen Po-hsi, director of the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Department of Mental Health, said the initial phase will focus on patients with head and neck cancer, lung cancer and breast cancer, with possible expansion to other types of cancer in the future. Depending on their psychological health risks, participants will be offered up to 12 free counseling sessions.
Kaohsiung City Council questioned the outsourcing of municipal hospitals. The city said operating models vary and not all hospitals are outsourced. It added that public health responsibilities are fulfilled under the contracts and that medical capabilities can be managed.
Companies mentioned：高雄市立大同醫院、聯合醫院、民生醫院、小港醫院、鳳山醫院、旗津醫院、岡山醫院
Originalバドミントンアジア選手権男子シングルスで、台湾の周天成（世界ランキング6位）がタイの新星ティララサクルを2-0で破り、初戦を突破した。周天成は昨年敗れた相手に対し、第1ゲームを21-15、第2ゲームを21-17で勝利し、8強入りを目指す。また、戚又仁（世界ランキング20位）も香港の呉英倫を2-0で下し、16強入りを決めた。この大会は世界ランキングポイントがスーパー1000レベルに匹敵する。
A bidding controversy over vendors outside Tainan’s Asia-Pacific Baseball Stadium has prompted the city’s Sports Bureau to issue a public apology and cancel the tender. The city plans to reopen bidding in late April, with operations adjusted to cover the full baseball season.
Companies mentioned：統一獅隊
Taiwan’s March CPI rose 1.20% year on year. Core CPI increased 1.94%. Higher prices for dining out, meat, rent and airfares were among the factors, partly offset by lower prices for vegetables and communications equipment. The impact of the conflict in the Middle East was limited.
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Touch panel maker 宸鴻 (TPK-KY) announced its entry into the semiconductor advanced packaging sector. The company is developing TGV (Through Glass Via) glass substrate technology for high-performance computing with AI chips. Compared with conventional organic materials, the technology offers better thermal stability and high-frequency electrical characteristics, improving signal transmission quality. At its Taiwan factory, a pilot line for TGV advanced packaging glass substrates is scheduled for completion by July 2026, when sample shipments and verification are expected to begin.
President Lai Ching-te referred to the 47th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act and U.S. support for Taiwan at a meeting of the Democratic Progressive Party’s Central Executive Committee. He said Taiwan was increasing defense spending to counter the threat of authoritarianism and had proposed a special defense budget of NT$1.25 trillion over 8 years. The budget proposal is under review in the Legislative Yuan and has the support of more than 70% of public opinion. Lai stressed that strengthening defense capabilities was not a provocation but a way to protect democracy and freedom, and was essential to ensuring genuine peace. He urged the Legislative Yuan to pass the special defense budget promptly and demonstrate to the international community Taiwan’s resolve to defend democracy and freedom and uphold regional peace and stability.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit North Korea on the 9th and 10th to implement the consensus reached by the two countries’ leaders, advance bilateral ties, and strengthen strategic communication and cooperation, the 中國外交部 said.
Companies mentioned：中國外交部
The Kaohsiung spring roll poisoning case has sent 173 consumers to seek medical care, with 13 testing positive for Salmonella. The city’s consumer protection official is helping victims seek compensation from the business and is considering a class-action lawsuit to protect residents’ rights.
The Kaohsiung City Government will help consumers affected by the spring roll poisoning case seek compensation and assess whether to file a class-action lawsuit, demanding that the business provide full compensation to protect consumer rights.
After the drama “乩身” began streaming on Netflix, it ranked No. 1 in Taiwan and Hong Kong and No. 6 worldwide, recording 1.4 million views. Lead actor Kai Ko spoke about filming an intense fight scene with Leon Dai.
Companies mentioned：Netflix
Yang Zhibin, commander of the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command, wrote in Study Times, stressing the importance of improving the military’s operational capabilities and rooting out corruption. He said false claims of combat readiness must be strictly rectified and realistic training promoted. He also said ideological corruption was more dangerous than the corrosion of firearms, and that instability in the international situation should serve as a vivid lesson to heighten awareness of the risk of war. He called for preventing mental complacency and paralysis and maintaining a high state of alert at all times.
European natural gas futures fell sharply in response to news of a Middle East ceasefire, while the U.S. dollar also weakened against the euro and pound.