[廣豐] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 35 million (up +32.2% year on year)
Original廣豐は2026年3月の月次売上が0.35億台湾ドルに達し、前年同月比で32.2%の大幅な増加を記録しました。これは同社の業績が好調であることを示しており、今後の事業展開に注目が集まります。
Companies mentioned：廣豐
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[東和] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 40 million (down -24.4% year on year)
Original東和は2026年3月の月次売上が0.40億台湾ドル（39742千台湾ドル）となり、前年同月比で24.4%減少しました。これは同社の主要事業である紡織繊維産業における業績低迷を示唆しており、今後の市場動向に注目が集まります。
Companies mentioned：東和
[宏洲] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 187 million (down -16.8% year on year)
Original宏洲は2026年3月の月次売上が1.87億台湾ドルとなり、前年同月比で16.8%減少しました。これは紡織繊維産業における同社の業績を示す重要なデータです。
Companies mentioned：宏洲
[南染] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 23 million (up +21.5% year on year)
Original南染は2026年3月の月次売上が0.23億台湾ドルに達し、前年同月比で21.5%増加しました。これは同社の業績が好調であることを示しており、紡織繊維産業における成長トレンドを反映している可能性があります。
Companies mentioned：南染
[新纖] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 3,945 million (up +4.8% year on year)
Original新纖は2026年3月の月間売上が39.45億台湾ドルに達し、前年同月比で4.8%増加しました。これは同社の堅調な業績を示しており、紡織繊維産業における安定した成長を反映しています。
Companies mentioned：新纖
[遠東新] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 21,387 million (down -3.3% year on year)
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Companies mentioned：遠東新
[八貫] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 371 million (up +31.7% year on year)
Original八貫は2026年3月の月次売上が3.71億台湾ドルに達し、前年同月比で31.7%の大幅な増加を記録しました。この成長は、同社の堅調な業績と市場での存在感の拡大を示しています。
Companies mentioned：八貫
[富林-KY] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 308 million (up +14.8% year on year)
Original富林-KYは2026年3月の月次売上が3.08億台湾ドルに達し、前年同月比で14.8%増加しました。これは塑膠工業における同社の堅調な業績を示しており、市場の需要が引き続き高いことを示唆しています。
Companies mentioned：富林-KY
[勝悅-KY] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 4 million (down -87.4% year on year)
Original勝悅-KYは2026年3月の月次売上が0.04億台湾ドル（3601千台湾ドル）となり、前年同月比で87.4%の大幅な減少を記録しました。これは同社の業績に大きな影響を与えるもので、塑膠工業における市場の変動を示唆しています。
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[昭輝] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 140 million (down -23.5% year on year)
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Companies mentioned：昭輝
[廣華-KY] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 454 million (up +0.6% year on year)
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Companies mentioned：廣華-KY
[再生-KY] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 62 million (up +35.5% year on year)
Original再生-KYは2026年3月の月次売上が0.62億台湾ドルに達し、前年同月比で35.5%増加したと発表しました。これは同社の業績が好調であることを示しており、特に塑膠工業における成長が注目されます。
[台化] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 33,729 million (up +21.6% year on year)
Original台化は2026年3月の月間売上が337.29億台湾ドルに達し、前年同月比で21.6%の大幅な増加を記録しました。これは同社の主要産業である塑膠工業における堅調な業績を示しており、市場の需要回復や生産能力の最適化が寄与した可能性があります。
Companies mentioned：台化
[恆大] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 18 million (down -39.4% year on year)
Original恆大は2026年3月の月次売上が0.18億台湾ドル（1808.2万台湾ドル）となり、前年同月比で39.4%の大幅な減少を記録しました。同社は塑膠工業に属しており、この売上減少は業界全体の動向や企業戦略に影響を与える可能性があります。
[地球] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 73 million (up +7.7% year on year)
Original地球は2026年3月の月次売上が0.73億円に達し、前年同月比で7.7%増加したと発表しました。これは同社の塑膠工業における堅調な業績を示しており、市場の安定した需要を反映している可能性があります。
[永裕] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 203 million (up +4.2% year on year)
Original永裕は2026年3月の月間売上が2.03億台湾ドルに達し、前年同月比で4.2%増加しました。これは同社の業績が堅調に推移していることを示しており、塑膠工業における安定した成長を反映しています。
Companies mentioned：永裕
[大洋] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 373 million (up +1.5% year on year)
大洋 recorded monthly revenue of 373 million yen in March 2026, up 1.5% from the same month a year earlier. This primarily reflects solid performance in the plastics industry.
[東陽] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 2,045 million (down -19.9% year on year)
東陽 reported monthly revenue of 2.045 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, down 19.9% year on year. This is an important data point on the company's performance in the automotive industry.
[上曜] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 656 million (up +111.2% year on year)
上曜 reported monthly revenue of 656 million Taiwan dollars in March 2026, a sharp 111.2% increase year on year. This reflects solid growth in the company's building materials and construction business and has drawn market attention.
Companies mentioned：上曜
[達新] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 127 million (down -17.7% year on year)
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Companies mentioned：達新
[中石化] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 1,404 million (down -33.3% year on year)
中石化 reported monthly revenue of 1.404 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, down 33.3% year on year. This is an important data point on the company's performance in the plastics industry.
Companies mentioned：中石化
[聯成] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 6,489 million (up +10.7% year on year)
聯成 announced that its monthly revenue reached 6.489 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, up 10.7% year on year. This indicates strong company performance and highlights growth in the plastics industry.
Companies mentioned：聯成
[國喬] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 3,111 million (up +17.5% year on year)
國喬 recorded monthly revenue of 3.111 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, up 17.5% year on year. This indicates strong company performance, with growth in the plastics industry drawing particular attention.
Companies mentioned：國喬
[台苯] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 855 million (up +22.8% year on year)
台苯 (company code 1310) announced that its monthly revenue reached 855 million Taiwan dollars in March 2026, up 22.8% year on year. This reflects the company's solid performance in the plastics industry.
[台達化] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 1,377 million (down -8.4% year on year)
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Companies mentioned：台達化
[亞聚] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 477 million (down -15.6% year on year)
亞聚 announced monthly revenue of 477 million Taiwan dollars in March 2026, down about 15.6%. This is an important data point on the company's performance in the plastics industry.
Companies mentioned：亞聚
[三芳] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 1,011 million (down -1.1% year on year)
三芳 reported monthly revenue of 1.011 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, down 1.1% year on year. This reflects its performance in the plastics industry, its main business, and is important for understanding market trends.
Companies mentioned：三芳
[華夏] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 1,082 million (up +29.4% year on year)
華夏 reported monthly revenue of 1.082 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, a sharp 29.4% increase year on year. This reflects solid growth in the plastics industry, the company's main business, and suggests that market demand remains high.
Companies mentioned：華夏
[台聚] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 4,321 million (up +0.6% year on year)
台聚 reported monthly revenue of 4.321 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, up 0.6% year on year. This indicates stable company performance and that it is maintaining its position in the plastics industry market.
Companies mentioned：台聚
[南亞] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 27,167 million (up +18.1% year on year)
南亞 recorded monthly revenue of 27.167 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, up 18.1% year on year. This indicates strong company performance, with notable growth in the plastics industry in particular.
Companies mentioned：南亞
[台塑] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 17,354 million (up +1.5% year on year)
台塑 recorded monthly revenue of 17.354 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, up 1.5% year on year. This reflects stable performance in the plastics industry, the company's main business.
Companies mentioned：台塑
[鮮活果汁-KY] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 356 million (up +57.2% year on year)
鮮活果汁-KY posted monthly revenue of 356 million yuan in March 2026, a sharp 57.2% increase year on year. This reflects the company's solid growth in the food industry and is an important signal for the market.
Companies mentioned：鮮活果汁-KY
[宏亞] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 103 million (down -22.4% year on year)
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Companies mentioned：宏亞
[興泰] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 27 million (up +49.8% year on year)
興泰 recorded monthly revenue of 27 million Taiwan dollars in March 2026, a sharp 49.8% increase year on year. This reflects the company's solid growth in the food industry and is an important indicator of its strengthening market presence.
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[黑松] 2026-03 monthly revenue: 728 million (up +19.5% year on year)
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Companies mentioned：黑松
【天仁】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$176 million (up +3.9% year on year)
天仁 recorded monthly revenue of 176 million Taiwan dollars in March 2026, up 3.9% year on year. This reflects the company's solid performance in the food industry and stable market demand.
Companies mentioned：天仁
【大統益】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$2.020 billion (up +4.4% year on year)
大統益 recorded monthly revenue of 2.020 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, up 4.4% year on year. This reflects the company's solid performance in the food industry and indicates that it is maintaining and strengthening its market presence.
Companies mentioned：大統益
【聯華食】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$974 million (down -2.8% year on year)
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Companies mentioned：聯華食
【聯華】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$932 million (up +21.3% year on year)
聯華, a food industry company, announced that its monthly revenue reached 932 million yuan in March 2026, up 21.3% year on year. The strong performance reflects the company's solid growth in the market.
Companies mentioned：聯華
【佳格】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$2.102 billion (up +4.8% year on year)
佳格, a food industry company, announced that its monthly revenue reached 2.102 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, up 4.8% year on year. This reflects the company's solid performance and stable growth in the food market.
Companies mentioned：佳格
【福懋油】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$1.079 billion (up +1.6% year on year)
福懋油 recorded monthly revenue of 1.079 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, up 1.6% year on year. This reflects the company's stable performance in the food industry.
Companies mentioned：福懋油
【台榮】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$260 million (down -3.4% year on year)
台榮 recorded monthly revenue of 260 million Taiwan dollars in March 2026, but was down 3.4% year on year. The performance of the food industry company points to market fluctuations.
Companies mentioned：台榮
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【福壽】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$1.304 billion (up +0.7% year on year)
福壽 recorded monthly revenue of 1.304 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, up 0.7% year on year. This reflects the company's stable performance in the food industry, maintaining solid growth despite market fluctuations.
【泰山】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$872 million (up +5.7% year on year)
泰山, a food industry company, announced its monthly revenue for March 2026. Revenue was 872 million Taiwan dollars, up 5.7% year on year, indicating solid performance.
Companies mentioned：泰山
【愛之味】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$385 million (down -4.5% year on year)
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Companies mentioned：愛之味
【統一】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$57.379 billion (up +2.6% year on year)
統一企業 announced that its monthly revenue reached 57.379 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, up 2.6% year on year. This reflects the company's solid performance in the food industry and stable market demand.
Companies mentioned：統一
【卜蜂】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$2.511 billion (up +7.5% year on year)
卜蜂 recorded monthly revenue of 2.511 billion yuan in March 2026, up 7.5% year on year. This reflects the company's solid performance in the food industry and indicates that it is maintaining and expanding its market presence.
Companies mentioned：卜蜂
【大飲】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$23 million (up +18.4% year on year)
大飲 announced that its monthly revenue reached 23 million Taiwan dollars (23,319 thousand Taiwan dollars) in March 2026, up 18.4% year on year. This reflects the company's solid performance in the food industry.
【大成】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$9.210 billion (up +5.0% year on year)
大成, a major food industry company, announced its monthly revenue for March 2026. Revenue was 9.210 billion Taiwan dollars, up 5.0% year on year, indicating solid growth.
Companies mentioned：大成
【味王】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$465 million (down -10.9% year on year)
味王 reported monthly revenue of 465 million Taiwan dollars in March 2026, down 10.9% year on year. The food industry company's performance may be affected by market fluctuations and the competitive environment.
Companies mentioned：味王
【味全】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$1.685 billion (down -5.0% year on year)
味全, a food industry company, announced that its monthly revenue was 1.685 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, down 5.0% year on year. The decline may affect the company's performance.
Companies mentioned：味全
【東泥】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$225 million (down -18.3% year on year)
東泥 reported monthly revenue of 225 million Taiwan dollars in March 2026, down 18.3% year on year. This is an important data point on the company's performance in the cement industry.
【信大】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$314 million (down -29.7% year on year)
信大 reported monthly revenue of 314 million Taiwan dollars in March 2026, down 29.7% year on year. This suggests weak performance in the cement industry, the company's main business, drawing attention to market trends.
Companies mentioned：信大
【幸福】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$347 million (down -15.0% year on year)
幸福 announced monthly revenue of 347 million Taiwan dollars (346,885 thousand Taiwan dollars) in March 2026. This represents a 15.0% decline year on year and suggests worsening performance in the company's cement business.
Companies mentioned：幸福
【環泥】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$581 million (down -17.3% year on year)
環泥 (code 1104) announced that its monthly revenue was 581 million Taiwan dollars (580,759 thousand Taiwan dollars) in March 2026, down 17.3% year on year. This reflects the company's performance in the cement industry.
Companies mentioned：環泥
【嘉泥】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$243 million (down -8.9% year on year)
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【亞泥】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$5.349 billion (down -18.1% year on year)
亞泥 (Asia Cement Corporation) announced monthly revenue of 5.349 billion Taiwan dollars in March 2026, down about 18.1%. This is an important data point on the company's performance in the cement industry.
Companies mentioned：亞泥
【台泥】March 2026 monthly revenue: NT$12.413 billion (down -9.0% year on year)
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Companies mentioned：台泥
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Yang Ming Chiao Tung University uses camera to detect carotid artery stenosis, wins 5th place in international competition
A team from the medical school at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University developed a system that uses an ordinary camera to detect carotid artery stenosis early. The innovative technology placed 5th in an international biomedical engineering competition, opening the way to noninvasive, low-cost diagnosis.
Companies mentioned：陽明交通大學、美國伊利諾大學香檳分校、新加坡南洋理工大學
Lin An-ko hits first NPB homer, a walk-off: 'I'm happy I could help the team'
西武ライオンズ' 林安可 hit his first home run in Japanese professional baseball with a dramatic walk-off homer. After the game, he said he had been aiming for an extra-base hit but had not expected it to be a home run, and expressed his joy at helping the team win.
Companies mentioned：西武ライオンズ、千葉ロッテマリーンズ
Lin An-ko hits first NPB homer, a walk-off blast lifts Seibu past the Marines [Video]
Taiwanese baseball player Lin An-ko hit his first home run in Japanese professional baseball, and it was a walk-off home run. The hit gave 西武ライオンズ a win over Lotte. It was a milestone for Lin and an important victory for the team.
Companies mentioned：西武ライオンズ、千葉ロッテマリーンズ
Czechs are avid hikers; comprehensive forest signage system helps prevent hikers from getting lost
Czechs are such passionate hiking enthusiasts that it is practically encoded in their DNA. This article explores how a highly developed forest trail-marking system with more than 130 years of history supports their hiking culture, allowing them to enjoy nature without worrying about getting lost.
Companies mentioned：Czech Hiking Club
Man trespasses to bathe at Bihou Hot Spring during renovations, injures staff member after being warned
A man who illegally bathed at Bihou Hot Spring in Yilan County despite its closure for renovation became angry when reprimanded and assaulted the staff member in charge with his companions. Police identified the group from surveillance footage and arrested 7 people on suspicion of group assault and other offenses.
Companies mentioned：南澳鄉公所、宜蘭地檢署
Cheng Li-wun wraps up China visit; Song Tao sees her off
Taiwanese politician Cheng Li-wun concluded her visit to China and was seen off by Song Tao, director of China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, and others. During her stay, she met with General Secretary Xi Jinping, and officials emphasized that they had agreed to uphold the 'Ninety-Two Consensus' and oppose Taiwan independence.
Companies mentioned：小米汽車
China rolls out 10 measures for Taiwan; MAC says they are divisive united-front tactics fraught with risks
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council criticized China's announcement of 10 measures to promote cross-strait exchanges, saying they were part of united front work intended to sow division. It warned that the measures came with political preconditions and carried significant risks.
Taichung City optimizes bus service on mountain and coastal routes; 20 routes to be adjusted starting April 13
台中市政府 will reorganize bus routes on the Mountain-Sea Line starting April 13 to improve public transport efficiency. Based on data analysis, 20 routes will be adjusted. Some unprofitable routes will be discontinued, but service will be maintained through alternative routes.
Companies mentioned：台中市政府、豐原客運
April 12: Impact of the U.S.-Iran war on the global economy, financial markets and people's livelihoods
Original米国とイランの戦争が国際経済に深刻な影響を与えている。燃料価格の高騰を受け、香港のキャセイパシフィック航空と香港エクスプレスは5月中旬から6月末にかけて減便を発表した。ウクライナの農家は、イラン戦争による肥料価格の高騰とディーゼル燃料の確保に苦慮しており、生産コストが10%から15%上昇すると予測されている。また、ホルムズ海峡の封鎖により、インドのコーヒー輸出は西アジア市場の最大80%を失う可能性があり、運賃がほぼ2倍に高騰している。フィリピンではLPG価格が急騰し、飲食店経営者の利益を圧迫している。
10 CCP measures on Taiwan: Ministry of Culture says there is no need to turn back the clock
In response to China's announced measures on imports of Taiwanese video productions, Taiwan's Ministry of Culture pointed out that a framework for content review already exists. It criticized the measures for undermining a free creative environment, saying there is no need to return to the propaganda of the party-state era.
Woman burned in Sanchong gas explosion; elderly man critically injured in Sanxia townhouse fire
A gas explosion in Sanchong left a woman with burns, while a separate fire in Sanxia left an elderly man critically injured and hospitalized. Police and firefighters have arrived at the scenes; the causes of the fires remain under investigation.
Lai Jui-lung takes Tsai Ing-wen to Cijin's Qieding Fishing Harbor; vendors offer seafood, showcasing local warmth
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and legislator Lai Jui-lung visited the Kezailiao Fish Market yesterday. They toured the market, spoke with local vendors and bought seafood. Lai mentioned plans to establish a 'Kaohsiung Fisheries Team' and promote the 'Kaohsiung's Finest Seafood' brand.
Shohei Ohtani hits first home run at home; reaches base for 45th straight game as Dodgers sink Rangers
Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run at home and extended his on-base streak to 45 games. The ドジャース beat the レンジャーズ and opened the season with a league-best 11 wins and 3 losses.
Companies mentioned：ドジャース、レンジャーズ
CCP measures on Taiwan offer food industry incentives; Chen Shih-chung says to watch for risk of disruption
China announced measures to make registration and imports easier for Taiwanese food companies. Chen Shih-chung welcomed the move but voiced concern about the risk of a suspension. Kang Chao-chou pointed to the possibility of politically motivated suspensions and reduced competitiveness in the Chinese market, and also noted that Taiwanese companies were shifting toward Southeast Asia.
Companies mentioned：統一、泰山
Original民進黨代表、黨部主委5月改選 4/13日起領表登記
The Democratic Progressive Party will hold elections for its party chair and county and city party branch chiefs on May 24. The election is seen as a prelude to the 2026 mayoral and county executive elections, but competition among factions is less intense than last time, with an emphasis on cooperating for the local elections at the end of the year.
From butcher to painter: Cao Chih-ling's solo exhibition weaves light and shadow in 'Trepidation'
Painter Cao Zhiling loved painting from childhood and studied art at university, but took a break to help with the family business. After getting married, she picked up her brush again at her husband's encouragement and has continued creating for more than 20 years. A graduate of Tung Fang Design University, she learned to capture light and shadow through photography and focuses mainly on flowers and portraits. She is now studying visual arts at the graduate school of National Chiayi University as she develops her own artistic vocabulary. Her solo exhibition, 'Trepidation,' runs through April 30 and features both realistic and abstract works.
China announces 10 measures for Taiwan; Ko Chih-en hopes they will have a lasting impact
After KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun visited China and met with General Secretary Xi Jinping, the CCP Central Committee's Taiwan Affairs Office announced 10 policy measures for Taiwan. They include a pilot program for independent travel to Taiwan by residents of Shanghai and Fujian, as well as opening up fisheries and agricultural products. Ko Chih-en said the policies could benefit Kaohsiung's deep-sea fishing, agricultural exports and tourism. She particularly hoped they would lower costs for deep-sea fishing vessels, secure stable markets for agricultural products such as pineapples and wax apples, and increase passenger traffic at Xiaogang Airport. She said she hoped the policies would not be subject to political factors and would benefit people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait over the long term.
Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage: Ministry of Transportation offers limited-edition keepsakes, with Weather Boy joining the journey
The Mazu pilgrimage from Gongtian Temple in Baishatun, Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County, began on an 8-day, 7-night journey. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications is supporting travel by Taiwan Railways, high-speed rail and bus. A booth at Baishatun Station is promoting traffic safety. Transportation and Communications Deputy Minister Chen Yen-po distributed limited-edition 'Yong' character tickets and 'Yield to Stay Safe' patches to pilgrims, urging them to drive safely. The Central Weather Administration introduced a 'mobile weather station' to provide real-time weather information. This year's attendance reached a record 463,588.
Indonesia's president heads to Russia to meet Putin amid pressure from surging oil prices
Facing pressure from soaring crude oil prices, Indonesian President Prabowo is scheduled to depart for Russia this evening to meet with President Vladimir Putin. Indonesia's foreign minister said global geopolitics and the energy situation will be key topics. Indonesia is Southeast Asia's largest economy and an oil-producing country, but it is a net importer and spends heavily on fuel subsidies. Last month, the government introduced fuel rationing and remote work for civil servants, and announced that it would not raise fuel prices for the time being. Russia has long expressed interest in selling oil to Indonesia, and both countries are members of BRICS.
E75 European Art Bus sets off; Lin Chang-tso hopes art will forge deep connections between souls
The 'E75 Arts Bus,' organized by the Finnish Artists' Association MUU ry, held a launch celebration in Helsinki and began a 6-week journey across Europe from north to south. The bus will hold exhibitions, workshops and other events at more than 20 stops, aiming to deeply connect people through art. Taiwanese installation artist Yao You-heng was also selected, and her work will be shown during the tour. The project is one of the main events in Oulu 2026's European Capital of Culture program and is scheduled to conclude in Norway on May 16.
Amid Japan-China tensions, more Shanghai students attend event wearing kimonos
Amid strained Japan-China relations, a 'Japan-China Coming-of-Age Ceremony' was held in Shanghai, where Chinese students in kimono and Japanese students in hanfu celebrated coming of age together. Attendance rose from about 70 last year to about 100. The event has been organized by the Shanghai Japanese Students Association since 2012 and is for young people aged 18 and older, the legal age of adulthood in both countries. Although some participants canceled their attendance at a coming-of-age ceremony hosted by the Japanese Embassy after pressure from Chinese universities, this private exchange event was well attended.
Kaohsiung hardware store threatened with knife, cash taken; police arrest suspect and refer case for prosecution
Kaohsiung's Fengshan Precinct arrested a 48-year-old suspect, surnamed Luo, about 4 hours after a robbery at a hardware store on Zhonglun 4th Road. Luo stole about NT$10,000 from the cash register while a store employee was checking merchandise. When the employee tried to stop him, he threatened the employee with a knife and fled. Police analyzed surveillance footage, identified Luo, who had a criminal record for theft and drug offenses, and apprehended him in Xiaogang District. No one was injured, and Luo was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of robbery.
Original台塑石化：汽柴油13日起價格不調整
台塑石化 announced that it would keep retail gasoline and diesel prices unchanged from 1 a.m. on April 13. Despite rising international crude oil prices, it is prioritizing stable domestic supply and cooperation with policies to curb prices, absorbing about NT$2 billion.
Companies mentioned：台塑石化
Wei Ping-cheng reportedly parachuted in to run; Hsieh Yi-feng and 3 others urge party headquarters to choose 1 candidate
Original2026年彰化県長選挙において、民進党は陳素月氏を擁立する一方、国民党では魏平政氏の空降説が浮上し、謝衣鳯、洪榮章、柯呈枋の3氏が反発している。3氏は連名で声明を発表し、空降人選は地方の安定を損ない、選挙戦に悪影響を与えると指摘。中央に対し、既に立候補を表明している3氏の中から1人を選んで推薦するよう求めている。国民党主席の鄭麗文氏が大陸から帰台後、最終的な候補者が決定される予定。
White House ballroom construction temporarily allowed to continue; court demands clarification of safety concerns
A U.S. federal appeals court overturned a lower court's order halting construction of a ballroom on the site of the White House East Wing, temporarily allowing work to continue through April 17. It nevertheless called for clarification of safety issues.
Companies mentioned：国家歴史保存信託基金会 (National Trust for Historic Preservation)
Middle East conflict drives up gas prices, squeezing Filipino street food vendors
Surging liquefied petroleum gas prices due to the Middle East conflict have seriously affected Filipino street food vendors, forcing them to raise prices or risk losing customers.
Smoke and flames beneath Mount Fuji are not a wildfire: ecological 'mountain burning' tradition passed down for millennia
A large-scale controlled burn will be carried out in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, and Yamanakako Village. It is not a wildfire but a traditional practice to protect the scenery and ecosystem at the foot of Mount Fuji. The controlled burn clears dead grass, encourages new growth, reduces pests and lowers the risk of forest fires. The practice has been passed down for more than a thousand years and is based on the idea of 'living in harmony with nature,' maintaining ecological balance through human intervention.
2 babysitters in Madou, Tainan, charged with abusing infants; prosecutors indict them on charges including causing serious injury
Two nursery school workers, surnamed Zheng and Zhang, were indicted in the Tainan City district of Madou for abusing an 11-month-old boy and causing serious injuries. The boy suffered severe brain damage and impaired vision and hearing, among other injuries. Investigators found that only 1 caregiver was registered and that a total of 6 infants and toddlers were being cared for illegally.
Li Sichuan says blue-white alliance will reach a result in April; Su Chiao-hui wishes them well
Politicians Li Sichuan and Su Chiao-hui commented on the 'blue-white alliance' and the election. Li said there would be a result in April, while Su offered her best wishes and said she would focus on her own campaign strategy.
Marathon U.S.-Iran talks end without agreement; expert says Iran has more leverage than the U.S.
There has been no progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, and experts say Iran has more leverage than the United States. Iran is using its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, its control of the Strait of Hormuz and its ability to threaten regional security as bargaining chips. The United States is demanding that Iran stop uranium enrichment, transfer enriched uranium abroad and relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran has criticized these as 'excessive demands.'
Hungary's parliamentary election results could reshape dynamics among Europe, the U.S. and Russia
Hungary held parliamentary elections, with the Fidesz party led by nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán trailing the new center-right opposition Respect and Freedom Party by 7-9 percentage points in support. Voters are dissatisfied with Orbán over economic stagnation and corruption allegations, and the election results could have a major impact on European Union (EU) support for Ukraine and relations with Russia. Orbán has framed the election as a choice between “war and peace” and defended the legitimacy of his policies.
Bay Sound Orchestra concert uses strings to express female lyricists' perspectives on love
灣聲樂團 will hold a concert, “Taiwan’s Mother Vowels VI,” themed around 4 female lyricists: Shen Zhi, Chen Chia-li, Chen Yu-chen and Ding Hsiao-wen. The concert will present classical renditions of popular songs beloved in Taiwan, including “The Road of Love” and “My Future Is Not a Dream.” Lyricist Ding Hsiao-wen will serve as the guide, sharing stories behind the lyrics and the historical context. The concert will be held at the Eslite Performance Hall on May 2 and 3.
Factory fire in Hsinchu's Xiangshan District; water tankers from Miaoli and Hsinchu County rush to assist
A fire broke out at an electronic-waste collection and processing plant in Xiangshan District, Hsinchu City, after a citizen called in the blaze at 7:49 a.m. When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke and flames were billowing from the building, and the fire was upgraded to a Level 3 fire at 8:23. Fire crews from Miaoli County and Hsinchu County also rushed to assist, and a firefighting robot was deployed. An area of about 1000 square meters burned, but cooperation among firefighters from the 3 counties and cities brought the blaze under control about 3 hours later. Heavy equipment was used to extinguish remaining hotspots. No one was injured or trapped.
U.S. warship turns back after passing through Strait of Hormuz; U.S.-Iran talks unaffected
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a warning as a US vessel attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Iran had agreed to a 2-week ceasefire, but the IRGC took control of navigation through the strait and began collecting transit fees. US Central Command said the vessel carried out its mission and withdrew without a clash. Iranian media reported that the Iranian military’s response had been coordinated with the negotiating team and that the US vessel turned back after a standoff. An expert at a London think tank said the US was testing Iran’s restraint.
CCP measures on Taiwan: Kinmen County government says they reflect needs and urges central government to assess them carefully
The CCP Central Taiwan Affairs Office announced 10 policy measures for Taiwan concerning Kinmen and Matsu. Kinmen County Government called for the central government to carefully assess the measures, which include restoring water, electricity, gas and bridge links, resuming regular direct cross-strait flights and sharing access to Xiamen’s new airport, saying they reflect local needs.
China announces 10 measures for Taiwan; Fu Kun-chi urges government to respond pragmatically
After China announced 10 policy measures for Taiwan, KMT legislator Fu Kun-chi and others described them as a breakthrough in cross-strait relations and urged the DPP government to respond pragmatically. A KMT vice chairman also welcomed the measures and voiced support for promoting cross-strait exchanges and cooperation.
U.S.-Iran talks end without agreement; 伊朗 says it never expected a deal from a single meeting
Original美伊間的核談判破裂，雙方未能達成協議。美國外交官表示已提出最終方案，伊朗則稱不期待單次會談能達成協議，核心分歧在於核武發展。
Companies mentioned：美國、以色列、伊朗
First-quarter inspections of hotels and B&Bs completed; illegal daily rental suites on the rise
The Tourism Administration announced the results of its first-quarter inspections of hotels and B&Bs this year. The number of illegal daily rental suites rose by 42, mainly in urban areas, reflecting active enforcement by local governments. There are 15,973 licensed lodging establishments in total.
Teng Kai-wei records 2 strikeouts after a walk; allows no runs over 0.2 innings to keep game tied
In a professional baseball game between the アストロズ and マリナーズ, アストロズ pitcher Deng Kai-wei came on with the bases loaded. Though he issued a walk, he struck out the next 2 batters in succession, helping his team remain tied without allowing a run.
Companies mentioned：アストロズ、マリナーズ
China rolls out 10 measures for Taiwan; scholars say they use political detours to reshape dependency
Scholars said China’s 10 measures for Taiwan amounted to a “political detour” aimed at restructuring Taiwan’s dependency on China.
Companies mentioned：国民党、中共中央台弁 (中国国務院台湾事務弁公室)、淡江大学中国大陸研究中心
Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez visits China, focusing on economic and trade ties
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited China for talks on the economy and trade, renewable energy, and expanding agricultural exports. He is also scheduled to meet President Xi Jinping.
Taoyuan's Northern Cross-Island Highway firefly season begins in mid-April; Tourism Bureau releases viewing map
Original桃園北橫賞螢季將於4月中旬登場，最佳觀賞期預計為4月中旬至5月上旬，高峰在4月下旬。觀光旅遊局公布了賞螢地圖，並呼籲遊客遵守賞螢規範。