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Hakka TV’s reality program “細細山路私密達” reached its finale, bringing its emotional 10-day “樟之細路” challenge to an end. Cast member Kim Ha-neul tearfully expressed her hope that they would meet again.
Companies mentioned：客台
Original日本の京都で11歳の男児が行方不明になってから21日後、自宅と学校の間の山中で男児が履いていたとみられる靴が発見された。この失踪事件は日本国民の注目を集めており、警察と家族による捜索活動が続いている。
Companies mentioned：Nike
中信兄弟 manager 平野恵一 praised the team’s improved batting after it struggled early in the season, singling out 陳俊秀’s performance. He said he hopes the players will analyze situations themselves and find ways to break through.
Companies mentioned：中信兄弟
Taiwanese civic group 福和會 held a joint civil defense exercise in Nantou to address geopolitical risks. In a scenario simulating a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, 100 citizens took part in training that included battlefield casualty care and evacuation guidance. The initiative aims to strengthen public awareness of defense and practical skills.
Companies mentioned：福和會
Taiwanese professional basketball star 林志傑 announced his retirement. After retiring, he will become vice president of 台北富邦勇士, the team he plays for. As a spiritual pillar of the team, he is expected to pass on his experience and “Beast Spirit” to younger players.
Companies mentioned：台北富邦勇士、富邦金控
Artist 蘇匯宇’s film “三廳電影” has returned to Taiwan for screenings after a touring exhibition in Colombia. Blending exhibition and filmmaking, the constantly evolving experimental film addresses social issues including geopolitics. Its next presentation is planned for Denmark.
Companies mentioned：台北當代藝術館 (MOCA Taipei)、誠品電影院 (Eslite Cinema)、波哥大美術館 (Bogotá Museum of Modern Art)
TVBS news anchor 吳安琪 acknowledged that she had been fired. She sees it as an opportunity to rest and travel. TVBS said only that it would continue its organizational restructuring, while the treatment of other anchors has also drawn attention.
Companies mentioned：TVBS、聯合報
Tensions have emerged within the Kuomintang in Taiwan’s Yilan County over the nomination of a candidate for the next county magistrate election. Incumbent council speaker 張勝徳 and others did not register as candidates, stirring controversy within the party. Party leaders plan to review candidates’ qualifications and are also considering direct party nomination for incumbents who did not register.
Companies mentioned：國民黨 (KMT)、民進黨 (DPP)
Singer and actor 楊烈 held his first-ever concert in Japan. Veteran Japanese singer 千昌夫 appeared as a guest, while singer 詹雅雯, who is undergoing treatment for an illness, also came to show her support. Many prominent figures celebrated his Japan concert, which ended successfully.
The 3-member family of the son of a former Iranian vice president was arrested in the United States, and their green cards were revoked. His mother served as a spokesperson during the 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis. The U.S. State Department announced that the family was not eligible to live in the United States and was undergoing deportation proceedings.
Companies mentioned：美國移民暨海關執法局 (ICE)
The Japanese government has approved an additional 631.5 billion yen in support for semiconductor maker Rapidus. The move aims to promote domestic production of advanced semiconductors and reduce reliance on Taiwan’s TSMC, the industry’s largest company. Rapidus aims to begin mass production of 2-nanometer products in fiscal 2027.
Companies mentioned：Rapidus、台積電 (TSMC)、輝達公司 (NVIDIA)、蘋果公司 (Apple)
Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League team 中信兄弟 claimed its second win of the season, avoiding the record for the fastest team to open with 9 losses. The bats came alive, with 江坤宇 and 宋晟睿 hitting their first home runs of the season. Pitcher 江忠城 was also injured in an accident.
Companies mentioned：兄弟
富邦勇士 won 2 straight games in the retirement series for basketball player 林志傑. Coach 許晉哲 praised him as “the eternal spiritual leader,” while player 周桂羽 said he had helped secure the victory to show his respect for 林.
Companies mentioned：富邦勇士、洋基工程
U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, ended without an agreement after 21 hours of negotiations. Iran said the United States had failed to win its trust.
An event was held to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of renowned dancer 羅曼菲. 鄭宗龍 expressed his gratitude to his mentor and said her spirit lives on. 羅曼菲 devoted her life to dance and trained many younger performers.
Companies mentioned：雲門舞集、台北越界舞團
The Philippines reiterated that any joint development of South China Sea oil fields with China would require that its sovereignty not be violated. Against a backdrop of soaring fuel prices at home and an energy crisis, Manila is exploring all options to ensure national energy security.
Taiwan President 賴清德 attended the send-off ceremony for 白沙屯媽祖’s pilgrimage to 北港朝天宮, purified the deity’s palanquin and prayed for peace in Taiwan and the well-being of its people. More than 460,000 people are expected to take part in this year’s pilgrimage, which is growing in scale.
Companies mentioned：白沙屯拱天宮、北港朝天宮
林志傑’s retirement game in the P. LEAGUE+ was played before a sellout crowd, with his father making a surprise ceremonial first pitch. 林 scored 8 points, and his team won after a hard-fought game. Many former teammates and legendary players also attended.
Companies mentioned：洋基工程
Taiwan’s Cyber Security Agency held a specialist training course focused on operational technology (OT) security to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure in the medical sector. The program aims to train personnel with practical skills to respond to emerging cyber threats.
Companies mentioned：Change Healthcare
交通 accidents killed 50 people on the first day of Thailand’s Songkran holiday. The main causes were speeding and drunk driving. The period is known as the “seven dangerous days,” when traffic deaths and injuries typically surge.
Companies mentioned：道路安全營運中心 (RSOC)、民族報 (The Nation)
The 3-day 環花東 international cycling race concluded, with 李亞倫 taking the men’s overall title and 許書瑋 winning the women’s overall title. The 178km route from Taitung to Hualien tested the riders’ endurance.
Companies mentioned：CYTO TRIGON、CCN Factory Racing、TSL cycling team、Team MSG、Liv-GA、Bryton Racing Team
福和會 invited retired generals from the United States, Japan, South Korea and the Philippines to observe the 2026 civil defense joint exercise in Zhongliao, Nantou. The exercise simulated an invasion of Taiwan by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army and included tasks such as battlefield casualty care, evacuation assistance and setting up emergency medical stations. Former General Montgomery said he was impressed by the enthusiasm of Taiwanese citizens taking part in civil defense training. He recommended that citizens aged 19 to 60 take part-time roles in public service, including medical care, civil defense, emergency response and the reserves. Former General 基尼德 said placing civil defense under the Ministry of the Interior would not hinder the Ministry of National Defense’s operations and was the right decision, as civil defense is responsible for wartime evacuation and transporting the wounded.
A workplace accident in Taipei left 1 worker injured after he fell from a work ladder. He was conscious and taken to hospital. The Labor Inspection Office is investigating the cause of the accident and whether the Occupational Safety and Health Act was violated.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office announced 10 Taiwan-related measures, including support for exhibitions and sales of Taiwan's agricultural and fishery products. Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi said the decision had an obvious political intent and urged farmers to keep improving quality and expand into markets around the world to reduce dependence on any single market.
Scaffolding collapsed at the “BanG Dream!” event held at Dajia Riverside Park in Taipei. No one was injured, but the Labor Inspection Office has launched an investigation and plans to fine the organizer if violations are found. The city’s Department of Hydraulic Engineering called for stronger safety measures at future events.
Companies mentioned：星樂全球股份有限公司
In Taiwan’s TPBL, the Taishin Mars defeated 海神, handing 海神 its 3rd straight loss. Mars player 丁聖儒 set a league record with 16 assists. 海神 played with only 7 players because of injuries.
Companies mentioned：戰神、海神
鄭麗文 returned to Taoyuan International Airport from China on Air China flight CA-189. The Taiwan Affairs Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee announced 10 preferential policies for Taiwan, and 鄭麗文 instructed the vice chairman to set up a working group. The policies are intended to bring tangible benefits to young people, agriculture and fisheries, tourism, and microbusinesses in Taiwan. The Kuomintang aims to deliver the benefits of peaceful cross-strait development to the public and help improve their lives and realize their dreams.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Hong Kong is helping Iran evade international sanctions and obtain Western technology. The U.S. Treasury Department has identified Hong Kong companies involved since 2019 in funding companies connected to Iran’s missile program, and the proliferation of shell companies in Hong Kong has come under scrutiny.
Companies mentioned：華爾街日報、美國財政部
楊鴻裕 was reappointed president of the Philippine-Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, and new officers took office. Taiwan’s representative to the Philippines, 周民淦, praised the chamber’s contribution to economic and trade cooperation between Taiwan and the Philippines. 柯特羅, a deputy director of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), pledged to build a welcoming investment environment. The chamber signed memorandums of understanding with the Philippine-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and 中華民國全國創新創業總會 to expand multilateral cooperation.