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Yunlin County Councilor Su Chun-hao announced he will not seek reelection in the year-end election, citing career plans and family reasons. His aide Chao Yu-hsiang will run to succeed him, and his father, Su Jin-huang, said he respects his son's wishes.
General Chamber of Commerce Chairman Hsu Shu-po rejected claims that China is pressuring Taiwanese industries. He urged China not to halt opening measures for political reasons and to buy agricultural and fishery products regardless of political affiliation. He also called on Taiwan’s government to prioritize the interests of industry.
Companies mentioned：全国商業総会、中国中央台弁
A 58-year-old man in Tainan had a catheter in place long-term because of an enlarged prostate. After undergoing an upgraded water-vapor ablation procedure, he successfully regained the ability to urinate while preserving sexual function.
Companies mentioned：奇美醫院
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Companies mentioned：統一超、7-ELEVEN、DAISO大創、中央社、野獸國、TOP TOY、Norns
Banks are introducing fast cross-border remittance services to meet demand for overseas shopping and investment. 國泰世華銀行 has partnered with Visa to offer small-value transfers that arrive in as little as 30 minutes. LINE Bank has also expanded its remittance coverage, enabling faster movement of funds.
Companies mentioned：國泰世華銀行、LINE Bank、Visa、SWIFT
The main installation of the 2026 Taoyuan Lantern Festival, 'Pegasus Shines Over Taoyuan,' has been relocated to 'Thousand Ponds Journey' in Bade, where it has been transformed into permanent public art to preserve memories of the festival. Other lantern installations have also been adopted and put on display at different locations, giving the resources a new use.
Companies mentioned：登瑞集團
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Companies mentioned：兆豐銀行
A U.S. guided-missile destroyer seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, underscoring geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Trump will send representatives to resume talks with Iran, while threatening to destroy its infrastructure if negotiations fail. The fighting continues to push oil prices higher.
Shunting accidents have not declined since Taiwan's railway was corporatized, with 76 recorded over the past 6 years, mostly due to human factors. The National Transportation Safety Investigation Committee says the accident rate is high and is investigating issues including staffing, training and compliance with SOPs.
Companies mentioned：台鐵
The baseball venue for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games has a standard Japanese black-soil field. Players will need to adjust to its soft, fine granules and faster bounces. Accommodation arrangements for athletes are also being coordinated with the organizing committee.
Companies mentioned：中華棒球代表隊
Taiwan’s Ministry of Education Human Rights Education Resource Center has completed 4 local editions of its “White Terror Trail Maps,” which depict the lives of victims of the White Terror era. The maps have been released as educational resources to promote transitional justice and human rights awareness.
Companies mentioned：Ministry of Education (教育部)、Kaohsiung Museum of History (高雄歷史博物館)、National Development Council Archives Bureau (國家發展委員會檔案管理局)
Reports say several oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, including the Jun Shan, carrying around 2 million barrels of crude oil to Taiwan.
The New Taiwan dollar surged 1.12 jiao against the U.S. dollar by midday, provisionally closing at 31.484. The move is a significant financial development, reflecting volatility in the currency market.
President Lai Ching-te is set to visit Eswatini. Ahead of the trip, more than 40 officials from 11 African countries expressed their welcome and praised Taiwan's model of cooperation with Africa. The visit highlights Taiwan's efforts in international diplomacy.
Companies mentioned：中共、外交部
A 47-year-old man in Taichung was arrested in the act after running a red light, verbally abusing police and resisting them. He grabbed an officer’s helmet and struck the officer, causing injuries. He was referred for prosecution on suspicion of obstructing official duties, assault and public insult.
President Lai Ching-te will visit the Kingdom of Eswatini from April 22 to 27. Former Transportation Minister Lin Chia-lung said the United States welcomes President Lai’s transit and urged confidence in this matter. The article also touches on China’s zero-tariff pressure on its African allies and Taiwan’s firm diplomatic ties with Eswatini.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visited India, stressing that the 2 countries should work together to safeguard security in the Strait of Hormuz and deepen their strategic partnership in energy, trade, AI and other fields to address geopolitical uncertainty.
Taiwan donated information equipment to police in District 13 of Buenos Aires, Argentina, to mark Police Day. The donation aims to strengthen long-standing ties of trust and cooperation with police who protect the safety of the local Taiwanese community.
Companies mentioned：アルゼンチン台湾僑民連合会、ブエノスアイレス第13区警察局
In an article for 人民日報, Zheng Shanjie, head of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, argued that the country must urgently strengthen its economic security and achieve technological self-reliance to counter external sanctions and technological restrictions.
Companies mentioned：国家発展改革委員会 (発改委)、人民日報
The appointment of Chinese nationalist Hu Xijin in a new ボルボ・カーズ advertisement has sparked a backlash in Sweden. Critics say his past inflammatory remarks conflict with values Volvo has promoted, including equality and corporate responsibility.
Companies mentioned：吉利集団 (Geely Group)、ボルボ・カーズ、H&M
Billie Eilish performed with her longtime idol Justin Bieber at Coachella. The stage appearance, made possible at the urging of Justin’s wife Hailey, moved fans as global superstar Billie appeared once again as an ordinary fan.
A family has accused police in Taipei of detaining a man for 4 hours on suspicion of drunk driving after he vomited on the street due to a brain hemorrhage, delaying medical treatment. Police say they followed proper procedures, but the case has been referred to prosecutors and is under investigation.
Companies mentioned：鏡週刊、台北市警察局万華分局、西門町派出所、台北地検
The Democratic Progressive Party flatly denied an online rumor that imports of sprouted potatoes would be allowed. It stressed that strict checks are in place at 3 stages, from importation to market distribution, and that food safety will be protected without exception.
Companies mentioned：民進党 (民主進歩党)、国民党、衛生福利部
Road-opening work on Lane 57, Ziguan Road, in Kaohsiung’s Ziguan District has been completed after years of limited and inconvenient access. The road was built to a planned width of 8 meters, with improvements to local traffic and emergency vehicle access expected.
Companies mentioned：高雄市工務局新建工程処
A new study has found that even people who do not exercise regularly can substantially lower their risk of death and cancer by incorporating short bursts of vigorous activity (VILPA), such as climbing stairs or carrying heavy loads, into their daily routines. The findings offer busy people a new way to maintain their health.
Companies mentioned：英国バイオバンク
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Companies mentioned：デトロイト・タイガース、ボストン・レッドソックス
Taiwan archery head coach Liao Chien-nan inspected the venue for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games. He said the wind direction was stable but raised concerns that the sun would shine directly into the athletes’ eyes during morning matches.
Companies mentioned：名古屋射箭協會
Taiwan stocks surged, with the TAIEX briefly climbing 540 points to 37,344, setting a record high. TSMC and stocks related to AI server cooling led the rally.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、台達電 (Delta Electronics)、聯電 (UMC)、健策 (Jentech)、奇鋐 (AVC)、尼得科超眾 (Nidec Chaun-Choung)、泰碩 (Taisol)
The Taiwan Space International Annual Conference (TASTI 2026) will be held in Tainan from Nov. 8. More than 18 countries and 3,500 people are expected to participate, promoting international exchange in the space industry.
Companies mentioned：国家太空中心 (TASA)、台南市政府、国科会、NASA、環境部、內政部、交通部中央氣象署、台灣雲端物聯網產業協會 (CIAT)、台灣太空產業發展協會 (TSIDA)、Clarivate、Keysight、Electronics Engineering Times
大發食材行 in Kaohsiung was found to have sold sesame seeds and shiitake mushrooms from China and Vietnam to schools and other buyers while falsely labeling them as Taiwanese products. The Education Bureau indicated it could impose fines or terminate contracts for breach of contract.
Companies mentioned：高雄市教育局、高雄市衛生局、高雄地検署
Lee Chen-hsiu, who was expelled from the Taiwan People’s Party and lost her proportional-representation legislative seat, has filed for an interim injunction, formally known as a provisional disposition to maintain a temporary status, against the party in Taipei District Court.
Companies mentioned：台灣民眾黨 (TPP)、台北地方法院、民眾黨中央評議委員會
教育部 has launched a plan to recognize university staff responsible for special education. Starting this year, the awards have been expanded to include long-serving staff with at least 5 years of service.
Companies mentioned：教育部、高雄師範大學
The annual Balikatan military exercise between the United States and the Philippines has begun amid rising tensions in the Middle East. This year, Japan’s Self-Defense Forces are taking part on a large scale for the first time.
Companies mentioned：美國軍隊、菲律賓軍隊、日本自衛隊
Taichung Girls’ Senior High School removed air-conditioning outdoor units for exterior wall work, leaving 18 classes without air conditioning. In response to students’ complaints, the school brought in water-cooled fans, and the city’s Education Bureau also called for improvements.
Companies mentioned：台中市議会、台中市教育局
European diplomatic sources have voiced concern over the Trump administration’s efforts to hastily reach a framework for a nuclear deal with Iran.
Companies mentioned：国際原子力機関 (IAEA)、革命防衛隊 (Revolutionary Guards)
In response to concerns that the motorcycle-only lane on the Tamsui-Kavalan Bridge is too narrow, a legislator proposed a mixed-traffic lane. The Transportation Safety Board said it would discuss the matter at future meetings and propose that the 交通部 expand the scope of its safety review.
Companies mentioned：交通部、公路局、國家運輸安全調查委員會
Taichung City’s Environmental Protection Bureau announced that it would keep the price of “Jiu Shi Fei,” an organic fertilizer made from food waste, unchanged to support residents and agriculture.
Companies mentioned：台中市環保局、台中地區農會
Taiwan-born Astros pitcher Teng Kai-wei made a relief appearance against the Cardinals, pitching 2 scoreless innings and recording 3 strikeouts. His ERA improved to 1.98.
Companies mentioned：休士頓太空人隊 (Houston Astros)、聖路易紅雀隊 (St. Louis Cardinals)
The Changhua District Court sentenced a man to 1 year and 2 months in prison for stealing copper cables from a radio station in Changhua City and disrupting communications.
Companies mentioned：台灣彰化地方法院
大發食材行, a food company run by the husband of a Kaohsiung city councilor, is under investigation on suspicion of falsely labeling the origins of shiitake mushrooms and sesame seeds as Taiwanese. The company said the issue stemmed from a “misinterpretation” of the registration requirements on an administrative platform.
Companies mentioned：大發食材行、高雄市政府衛生局、食藥署（FDA）
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Companies mentioned：奧蘭多魔術（オーランド・マジック）、底特律活塞（デトロイト・ピストンズ）、夏洛特黃蜂（シャーロット・ホーネッツ）
With support from 世平（WPI）, a subsidiary of IC distribution giant WPG Holdings, Jingfeng Mingyuan (BPS)’s multiphase controller has secured mass-production approval and certification for AI server platforms from NVIDIA and AMD.
Companies mentioned：大聯大控股、世平（WPI）、晶豐明源（BPS）、輝達（NVIDIA）、超微（AMD）、易沖
A horrific shooting in Louisiana left 8 children aged 3 to 11 dead. The suspected gunman was their father, and domestic violence is believed to have been the motive.
Companies mentioned：ABC News、NBC News、シュリーブポート警察署
Acerpure (宏碁智新), Acer Group’s smart home appliance brand, debuted on the emerging stock market, with its share price surging more than 25% on its first day. The company plans to accelerate its expansion into emerging markets such as Southeast Asia.
Companies mentioned：宏碁（Acer）、宏碁智新（Acerpure）
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Companies mentioned：香港大学、星島日報、ThinkChina、中国科学院、中国工程院、復旦大学
Taiwan Defense Minister Wellington Koo said the proposed NT$1.25 trillion special military budget was based on defense needs and called for bipartisan support. He also said coordination was continuing on further U.S. arms sales.
Companies mentioned：立法院、台湾国防部、米国防総省（戦争部）、DSCA
An Iranian woman was arrested and charged in Los Angeles, United States. She is suspected of brokering weapons trafficking to Sudan, including drones and bombs, and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Companies mentioned：国連、法新社、快速支援部隊（RSF）
Vessels and military aircraft of 中国人民解放軍 have been confirmed operating around Taiwan. 台湾国防部 is closely monitoring and responding to this activity.
Companies mentioned：中国人民解放軍、台湾国防部