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Women's volleyball team Kanoya Laurels Fukuoka announced their entry into SVG and the start of a new chapter at a press conference. They were the first women's team in Fukuoka to join the V.LEAGUE in FY2023.
Companies mentioned：カノアラウレアーズ福岡、V.LEAGUE
A company offering AI phone services has added a new “Free Web Calls” feature that lets users call hospitals for free. The service aims to reduce the communication burden on healthcare workers and patients.
Ujiie Bussan, which specializes in brand design, has revamped its official website and launched an English version, stepping up its global expansion.
Hotel Arc Riche Toyohashi held “SPECIAL FARMERS COLLECTION SPRING 2026,” a spring food event connecting local farmers from Higashi-Mikawa with guests through food. About 130 people attended and enjoyed the region’s culinary offerings.
Companies mentioned：Hotel Arclash Toyohashi、Sala Real Estate
Personal machine Pilates gym “Lucio” will open on May 2, 2026, a 4-minute walk from Tsurukawa Station. The company, which operates 9 fitness gyms across Tokyo and Kanagawa, aims to contribute to the community through fitness and foster a positive environment.
Companies mentioned：Lucio
Startup support company Socialups has raised funds through a third-party allotment from TV Niigata Network and Kiyama Sangyo. The investment aims to expand its startup support programs and events in regions such as Niigata and Kumamoto, advancing its mission to make entrepreneurship an accessible life choice.
Companies mentioned：Socialups、テレビ新潟放送網、木山産業
AvePoint Japan has joined the Financial IT Association (FITA) to enhance its cloud data management solutions, aiming to optimize cloud operations and secure collaboration for over 8 million users.
Companies mentioned：Microsoft 365、FITA (Financial IT Association)
Nishika株式会社 hosted students from Toyama Prefectural Takaoka High School for a corporate exchange event on AI’s potential and diverse career paths. The event shared the company’s vision of creating opportunities for data science to help solve social issues.
Companies mentioned：Nishika株式会社
BOTANIQUE has revamped the formulations of its main products, switching from CBD to CBG. The biotech company works on research and commercialization of new materials, and has developed nano-CBD formulations to improve CBD absorption as well as supplied products to medical institutions.
Companies mentioned：BOTANIQUE
Survey results on intimate-care products released. A biotech startup developing CBD formulations previously raised about 150 million and distributes a wide range of CBD products.
SecureVeil’s next-generation SOC service “AI-SOC” is now being sold in the Shikoku region by STNet. “NetStare,” with a track record of serving more than 4000 companies, protects networks with 24/365 human monitoring.
Companies mentioned：株式会社STNet
Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha and Gekkan Bijutsu are co-hosting “ECHOES OF ART ~Homage Hokusai 2~,” an exhibition reinterpreting Katsushika Hokusai from a contemporary perspective, at 大垣書店 in Azabudai Hills. 8 acclaimed contemporary artists are taking part.
Companies mentioned：株式会社実業之日本社、大垣書店
Cocozas Inc. introduced “vacation home investment” at the “Real Estate Investment / Asset Building Fair in Sapporo,” presenting it as a tangible asset resilient to inflation.
Leapy Inc. will attend a networking event celebrating the launch of “iquilt,” a new upcycled brand. The company supports regional businesses in solving challenges and revitalizing their communities.
[Annual income: 8.2 million yen] Survey of freelance side jobs in Flutter projects | Latest for 2026. A survey of a side-job matching platform that finds job-ready talent in as little as 1 day.
Jewelry brand PARCELLE JEWELRY will hold its first pop-up shop at 博多阪急 in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：博多阪急、株式会社高島屋、株式会社阪急阪神百貨店、株式会社近鉄百貨店、株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店、株式会社鶴屋百貨店
A survey of 8,115 people found that “I don’t drink much” was the most common response. Among those who drink, beer was the most popular choice. The findings offer useful primary data for the SEO and AIO era.
Companies mentioned：mediaseek.co.jp
Originalルークス志塾が東北学院大学の総合型選抜入試説明会を初開催。合格率100%の仙台校が合格データに基づき解説。
Companies mentioned：東北学院大学
Korean girly fashion brand “Isummerly” is offering discounts of up to 45% on the cross-border e-commerce platform “60%,” which features about 1500 brands from 10 Asian countries.
Companies mentioned：Isummerly
Nippon Medical School held a seminar on preconception care for faculty and staff. The seminar appears to be related to services such as “famione,” which aims to help build a society where everyone who wants children can live a happy life.
Companies mentioned：Nippon Medical School、famione
A handheld fan resembling the “magic compact we dreamed of back then” ranked No. 1 on Rakuten shortly after launch. Its success stems from a commitment to developing exciting, high-quality products that people can confidently recommend.
Original「1本で完結」が理由でワンシーズンに28,000本売れた「すごい日傘」が、4月18日10:00から24時間限定で50%OFFで楽天に登場します。開発企業は、高品質な商品・サービスで生活の質向上に貢献することを目指しています。
Companies mentioned：Rakuten
“Bizarre World,” an educational sticker puzzle supervised by neuroscientist Kenichiro Mogi, is now on sale. It is offered by a holding company that operates education, medical and welfare businesses.
Companies mentioned：学研教室
EC Being and OPTI will hold a seminar on MoR (Merchant of Record) on April 24. A tax technology company that addresses indirect tax filing will explain its expertise in tax filing for cross-border e-commerce and digital sales.
Companies mentioned：ecbeing、OPTI、JETRO、経産省
“Spot Mode,” a stamp rally feature that guides users around multiple stores and locations, has been added to “L Members Card,” a LINE mini app that provides digital membership cards.
Companies mentioned：LINEヤフー株式会社
Despite the rise of giant chains, Himeji supermarket “Gin Building” has survived since its founding in 1956 by staying true to its commitment to “safety, security and health” and “freshness and deliciousness,” while continuing to serve the local community.
Sysdig released its 2026 Cloud-Native Security Report, revealing a shift away from human-dependent security towards more automated solutions in cloud-native environments.
Companies mentioned：Sysdig、Yahoo Japan、Mercari、NTT Data
株式会社sumarch announced that it has expanded its meal subsidy program as part of its employee benefits.
Companies mentioned：株式会社sumarch
キスケ株式会社 is holding a “Hot Spring Prepaid Card Campaign: Save up to ¥29,550” in Ehime Prefecture. Amid rising prices, it aims to support household budgets and create enjoyable experiences and jobs for local customers.
A company serving customers and society through web marketing and sales technology offers AI optimization, SEO, web development, advertising, and SFA/CRM tools. It supports everything from customer acquisition to order receipt under one roof and helps advance digital transformation.
Sumitomo Life and Famione held sex education training and outreach classes at Tokyo Katsushika Ward Tokiwa Junior High School as part of their co-creation project, promoting femtech and well-being.
Companies mentioned：住友生命、ファミワン
A company seeking to address social issues through breath will hold a free webinar on May 14 about cloud-based management and automated roll calls suited to the times.
A preparation course for the Level 1 Construction Management Engineer Examination will be held at the Takamatsu venue from May 31 to June 2. It is hosted by an organization that supports the development of construction engineers.
The “ing Cloud” work chair from コクヨ has newly arrived at Office Busters’ Kansai Branch. The company proposes reuse and circular office solutions.
Companies mentioned：コクヨ
A former キーエンス sales executive has launched “Piece Axis,” a sales-focused recruitment service designed to support hires through to success. The service helps companies move away from dependence on individual salespeople and sheer grit, and build repeatable sales.
Companies mentioned：キーエンス
株式会社ゆうき aims to realize a society where everyone can feel secure, with “food” and “health” as its focus. The company is based in Kuki, Saitama Prefecture.
Areti is holding a weekly clearance sale at its official store. The lifestyle brand, based in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, offers beauty and home appliances.
公益財団法人佐賀県産業振興機構 has opened applications for the “Saga Industry Mirai Creation Base Startup Commercialization Subsidy” to support the growth of small and medium-sized businesses in Saga Prefecture and create startups that address local issues.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人佐賀県産業振興機構
The Kurumeiki Terraced Rice Fields and Enshu Textiles project will hold a cotton planting event on April 29. The traditional Enshu textile brand aims to link new community-based initiatives with regional revitalization.
Riedel Communications has acquired premium manufacturer ARRI社. Riedel provides video, audio and communications systems for broadcasting, theater and live events, and the acquisition is seen as an effort to expand its business.
Companies mentioned：Riedel Communications、ARRI社
しんきんアセットマネジメント投信株式会社 filed a securities report for the 5th fiscal period (2025/07/23–2026/01/20), disclosing its investment status and asset details.
Companies mentioned：しんきんアセットマネジメント投信株式会社
ダブル・スコープ株式会社 filed a securities report for the 21st fiscal period (2025/02/01–2026/01/31), providing detailed disclosures on its business and financial data.
Companies mentioned：ダブル・スコープ株式会社
ＳＢＩ岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts for the 12th fiscal period (2025/01/21–2026/01/20). The document is a statutory disclosure providing transparency on the fund.
Companies mentioned：ＳＢＩ岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社
アムンディ・ジャパン株式会社 filed a securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts for the 8th fiscal period (2025/01/21–2026/01/19). The statutory document discloses the fund’s management status and financial information.
Companies mentioned：アムンディ・ジャパン株式会社
SBI Okasan Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed a securities report for the 8th fiscal period.
Originalしんきんアセットマネジメント投信株式会社が第12期の有価証券報告書を提出しました。
Original三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社が第31期の有価証券報告書を提出しました。
ファイブスター投信投資顧問株式会社 filed its 9th-period Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts). The reporting period runs from Jan. 21, 2025, to Jan. 19, 2026. This is an important statutory disclosure document providing investors with information on financial condition and investment performance.
Companies mentioned：ファイブスター投信投資顧問株式会社
ＳＢＩ岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 32nd-period Securities Report, disclosing the investment trust's operating status.
三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 18th-period Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts). This is an important disclosure for investors.
三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 38th-period Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts). The reporting period runs from July 18, 2025, to Jan. 19, 2026. This is an important statutory disclosure document providing investors with information on financial condition and investment performance.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社
しんきんアセットマネジメント投信株式会社 filed its 28th-period Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts). The reporting period runs from July 23, 2025, to Jan. 20, 2026. This is an important statutory disclosure document providing investors with information on financial condition and investment performance.
Companies mentioned：しんきんアセットマネジメント投信株式会社
ＳＢＩ岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 41st-period Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts). It provides important financial information for investors.
三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 15th-period Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts). The reporting period runs from Jan. 21, 2025, to Jan. 20, 2026. This is an important statutory disclosure document providing investors with information on financial condition and investment performance.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社
アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 24th-period Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts). The reporting period runs from July 19, 2025, to Jan. 19, 2026. This is an important statutory disclosure document providing investors with information on financial condition and investment performance.
Companies mentioned：アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社
ＳＢＩ岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 30th-period Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts). The reporting period runs from July 19, 2025, to Jan. 19, 2026. This is an important statutory disclosure document providing investors with information on financial condition and investment performance.
Companies mentioned：ＳＢＩ岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社
アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 32nd-period Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts). The reporting period runs from July 18, 2025, to Jan. 19, 2026. This is an important statutory disclosure document providing investors with information on financial condition and investment performance.
Companies mentioned：アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社
Ｇｌｏｂａｌ Ｘ Ｊａｐａｎ株式会社 filed its 11th-period Securities Report.
Original三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社が第5期の有価証券報告書を提出しました。
三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 5th-period Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts). The reporting period runs from July 18, 2025, to Jan. 19, 2026. This is an important statutory disclosure document providing investors with information on financial condition and investment performance.
Companies mentioned：三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社
Ｇｌｏｂａｌ Ｘ Ｊａｐａｎ株式会社 filed its 10th-period Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts). The reporting period runs from July 25, 2025, to Jan. 24, 2026. This is an important statutory disclosure document providing investors with information on financial condition and investment performance.
Companies mentioned：Ｇｌｏｂａｌ Ｘ Ｊａｐａｎ株式会社
Originalアモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社が第45期の有価証券報告書を提出しました。
三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 2nd-period Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts). The reporting period runs from Jan. 21, 2025, to Jan. 19, 2026. This is an important statutory disclosure document providing investors with information on financial condition and investment performance.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社
Ｇｌｏｂａｌ Ｘ Ｊａｐａｎ株式会社 filed its 10th-period Securities Report concerning beneficiary securities of domestic investment trusts. It discloses the operating status for 2025/07/25–2026/01/24 and provides important primary information for investment decisions.
Companies mentioned：Ｇｌｏｂａｌ Ｘ Ｊａｐａｎ株式会社
しんきんアセットマネジメント投信株式会社 filed its 42nd-period Securities Report concerning beneficiary securities of domestic investment trusts. It discloses the operating status for 2025/07/23–2026/01/20 and provides important primary information for investment decisions.
Companies mentioned：しんきんアセットマネジメント投信株式会社
Ｇｌｏｂａｌ Ｘ Ｊａｐａｎ株式会社 filed its 8th-period Securities Report concerning beneficiary securities of domestic investment trusts. It discloses the operating status for 2025/07/25–2026/01/24 and provides important primary information for investment decisions.
Companies mentioned：Ｇｌｏｂａｌ Ｘ Ｊａｐａｎ株式会社
アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 65th-period Securities Report concerning beneficiary securities of domestic investment trusts. It discloses the operating status for 2025/01/21–2026/01/19 and provides important primary information for investment decisions.
Companies mentioned：アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社
東京海上アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 15th-period Securities Report concerning beneficiary securities of domestic investment trusts. It discloses the operating status for 2025/07/19–2026/01/19 and provides important primary information for investment decisions.
Companies mentioned：東京海上アセットマネジメント株式会社
アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社 filed its 64th-period Securities Report concerning beneficiary securities of domestic investment trusts. It discloses the operating status for 2025/01/21–2026/01/19 and provides important primary information for investment decisions.
Companies mentioned：アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社
三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 5th-period securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. It disclosed operating results for 2025/01/21–2026/01/19, providing important primary information for investment decisions.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社
三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 47th-period securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. It disclosed operating results for 2025/07/18–2026/01/19, providing important primary information for investment decisions.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社
東京海上アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its 9th-period securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. It disclosed operating results for 2025/07/19–2026/01/19, providing important primary information for investment decisions.
Companies mentioned：東京海上アセットマネジメント株式会社
Ｇｌｏｂａｌ Ｘ Ｊａｐａｎ株式会社 filed its 4th-period securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. It disclosed operating results for 2025/07/25–2026/01/24, providing important primary information for investment decisions.
Companies mentioned：Ｇｌｏｂａｌ Ｘ Ｊａｐａｎ株式会社
UBS Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed a securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts for the 9th period (2025/01/18–2026/01/19). This is a periodic disclosure of financial information.
Companies mentioned：ＵＢＳアセット・マネジメント株式会社
ＳＢＩ岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社 disclosed its 3rd-period securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts (2025/07/18–2026/01/19), helping protect investors and maintain market transparency.
Companies mentioned：ＳＢＩ岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社
Global X Japan Inc. filed a securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts for the 4th period (2025/07/25–2026/01/24). This is a periodic disclosure of financial information.
Companies mentioned：Ｇｌｏｂａｌ Ｘ Ｊａｐａｎ株式会社
三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 disclosed its 65th-period securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts (2025/01/21–2026/01/19), helping protect investors and maintain market transparency.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社
UBS Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed a securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts for the 45th period (2025/07/18–2026/01/19). This is a periodic disclosure of financial information.
Companies mentioned：ＵＢＳアセット・マネジメント株式会社
東京海上アセットマネジメント株式会社 disclosed its 26th-period securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts (2025/07/19–2026/01/19), helping protect investors and maintain market transparency.
Companies mentioned：東京海上アセットマネジメント株式会社
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed a securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts for the 5th period (2025/01/21–2026/01/19). This is a periodic disclosure of financial information.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社
株式会社タカショー disclosed its 46th-period securities report (2025/01/21–2026/01/20), reporting the company's financial position and business performance.
Companies mentioned：株式会社タカショー
Original明治安田アセットマネジメント株式会社が第26期（2025/01/21-2026/01/20）の内国投資信託受益証券に関する有価証券報告書を提出しました。これは定期的な財務情報の開示です。
Companies mentioned：明治安田アセットマネジメント株式会社
Global X Japan Inc. filed a securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts for the 3rd period (2025/07/25–2026/01/24). This is a periodic disclosure of financial information.
Companies mentioned：Ｇｌｏｂａｌ Ｘ Ｊａｐａｎ株式会社
Original野村アセットマネジメント株式会社が第65期（2025/01/21-2026/01/19）の内国投資信託受益証券に関する有価証券報告書を提出しました。これは定期的な財務情報の開示です。
Companies mentioned：野村アセットマネジメント株式会社
Asset Management One Co., Ltd. filed a securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts for the 55th period (2025/01/21–2026/01/19). This is a periodic disclosure of financial information.
Companies mentioned：アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社
明治安田アセットマネジメント株式会社 disclosed its 26th-period securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts (2025/01/21–2026/01/20), helping protect investors and maintain market transparency.
Companies mentioned：明治安田アセットマネジメント株式会社
Pan Shiyi, founder of SOHO China and a prominent Chinese property entrepreneur, published an essay after 3 years of silence comparing the development of mainland China's property market over the past 30 years to a “Ponzi scheme.” He said the system—where developers rely on presale revenue, companies repay old debts with new borrowing, local governments rely on land sales for income, and buyers believe property prices will rise—would collapse if any one part failed. Pan said some property companies' practices were no different from a Ponzi scheme and warned that industry losses amounted to trillions of yuan. He stressed that China's property market had declined for 47 consecutive months and that rebuilding confidence was paramount.
菡生婦幼診所 in Banqiao, New Taipei, is under investigation on suspicion of defrauding Taiwan's National Health Insurance system of several million Taiwan dollars. The clinic director was released on NT$1.5 million bail.
Companies mentioned：菡生婦幼診所
Optimism that the worst of the Middle East conflict had passed sent the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record highs for 2 consecutive days. A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon and U.S. President Trump’s suggestion of renewed U.S.-Iran talks buoyed markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.24% to 48578.72, the S&P 500 gained 0.26% to 7041.28, and the Nasdaq rose 0.36% to 24102.70. The Nasdaq advanced for 12 consecutive trading days, its longest winning streak since July 2009.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said 5 Chinese military aircraft, including 3 that entered the airspace southwest of Taiwan, and 6 vessels—11 aircraft and vessels in total—operated around Taiwan. The armed forces are closely monitoring and responding.
Original米大リーグのドジャースは、2年連続で優勝し、その栄誉を傘下のマイナーリーグにも広げている。1Aのジョン・シューメーカー監督もチャンピオンリングを受け取った。シューメーカー監督は、ドジャースの文化は前向きで楽観的であり、何事も良い面を見ることを重視していると語った。彼は50年間ドジャースの選手、コーチとして活躍し、陳金鋒や郭泓志などの台湾人選手を指導してきた。
China provided emergency humanitarian aid to Iran and criticized the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, saying they should not have happened. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the war between the U.S. and Iran is having a serious impact on international energy security and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and urged the resumption of dialogue and a political solution. China supports Pakistan's mediation, and Italy is also seeking China's cooperation on fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Central News Agency has released a new book, “When AI Meets ESG.” It describes how 36 companies successfully transformed their businesses by combining AI technology with ESG goals. It focuses in particular on practical strategies for reducing emissions, optimizing processes and creating new revenue models. The book is considered essential reading for small and medium-sized businesses seeking to achieve a “dual-axis transformation” by integrating AI and ESG. It is priced at NT$550 and was published to coincide with Earth Day on April 22.
President Trump has announced his intention to nominate Erica Schwartz to head the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Schwartz has experience working on the Trump administration’s response to COVID-19. The nomination is seen as signaling a return to a traditional public health approach amid repeated personnel changes at the CDC. The White House is seeking to shift its policy focus from disputes over vaccine policy to more popular issues such as lowering drug prices and food safety. If confirmed, Schwartz will lead the CDC, which is based in Atlanta.
Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis 2 mission said their return to Earth went smoothly during atmospheric reentry. However, the commander noted scorch marks on the Orion spacecraft’s critical heat shield. During the uncrewed Artemis 1 mission in 2022, damage to the heat shield far exceeded expectations, prompting NASA to conduct a detailed investigation over 2 years. NASA did not upgrade the heat shield, instead adjusting Artemis 2’s reentry angle and trajectory to reduce heat intensity. The astronauts said they witnessed minor charring and shedding 2 times during reentry.
The Trump administration is seeking to reshape the United States’ global role by advocating “aid through trade” in place of traditional assistance. The goal is to encourage trade among countries through a declaration at the United Nations and create business opportunities for U.S. companies. The U.S. State Department argues that trade and free-market capitalism are the surest paths to prosperity. The policy shift has also drawn criticism from humanitarian organizations.
At around 3 a.m. on the 17th, an accident involving a truck and a total of 4 chemical tankers occurred on Taiwan Provincial Highway 61, the West Coast Expressway, in the Shengang section of Changhua County, injuring 3 people. Traffic in both directions has been closed amid suspicions of a methyl acetate leak.
Companies mentioned：彰化県消防局、台中市消防
According to Stanford University’s annual AI Index report, the United States is far ahead of other countries in AI computing capacity, with 5427 data centers. Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) holds a vital position in the global AI hardware supply chain and dominates AI chip manufacturing. Taiwan achieved an AI adoption rate of 28.4% in the second half of 2025 and recorded the world’s highest annual growth rate in industrial robot installations, at 33%.
Taiwan’s stock market fell more than 200 points in morning trading on the 17th, reversing from the previous day’s record high and slipping below the 37000 mark. Profit-taking in TSMC shares weighed on the broader market.
Companies mentioned：台積電（TSMC）、大立光（ラーガン）、聯發科（メディアテック）、聯電（UMC）、國巨（ヤゲオ）、台達電（デルタ電子）、鴻海（フォックスコン）、穎崴（WinWay）、信驊（ASPEED）
In the 台北外国為替市場, the Taiwan dollar opened at 31.59 against the U.S. dollar on the 17th, down 3.4 fen.
Companies mentioned：台北外国為替市場