South Korea surpasses China in Q1 to become ASML's largest market, with Taiwan in second place
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the 1st quarter of 2026, South Korea overtook China to become the largest market for semiconductor equipment maker ASML. Shipments to South Korea accounted for 45% of total sales, Taiwan ranked 2nd, and China's share fell to 19%.
Reuters: Iran proposes allowing partial free passage through the Strait of Hormuz
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Iran is reportedly considering a proposal to allow partial free passage for ships in Omani waters of the Strait of Hormuz as a measure to ease tensions in negotiations with the United States.
Godfather of emerging markets, legendary investor Mark Mobius, dies at 89
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Renowned investor Mark Mobius, known as the “father of emerging markets,” died at the age of 89 on April 15, 2026. His death is a major loss to the financial world, given his global influence as a pioneer of emerging markets investing.
Kyoto boy's murder case in Japan: 37-year-old father arrested on suspicion of abandoning body
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, an 11-year-old boy who had been missing since late March was found dead, and police arrested his 37-year-old father on suspicion of abandoning the body.
AI tool launched to automatically generate business plans for opening hair salons and beauty-related businesses simply by answering questions
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
An AI tool that automatically generates the “business plan” required to open a hair salon or beauty-related business simply by answering questions has been launched. It supports greater operational efficiency for beauty salon operators.