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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 79 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 73 items from 1 source.
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A photo of an Israeli soldier striking a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon has gone viral. The Israeli military confirmed the photo was authentic, and the foreign minister condemned the act and apologized.
The Central Weather Administration forecast temperatures of up to 36 degrees in Tainan and Pingtung on the 21st. Showers or thunderstorms are expected across Taiwan for three consecutive days from the 23rd, marking the wettest period of the week.
The stage production “Heroes Are All Equally Mean,” part of “The Show Must Go On 2,” is set to tour Taiwan. Combining stand-up comedy and manzai, it also invites audience members onstage to interact and reflect on life through laughter. The production features actors including 鍾欣凌, 曾國城 and 唐從聖.
Companies mentioned：英雄會文創
Professional baseball player Lin Chen-hsun recalled facing Li Hao-yu in high school and praised Li’s perseverance. Lin said he felt honored to have faced Li’s pitching and shared his hopes for Lin Yu-min to make it to the major leagues.
Companies mentioned：味全龍
Scholar 張弘遠 commented on the 10 measures from the Chinese Communist Party toward Taiwan, saying it is positive that procurement is not divided along party lines. However, cross-strait interactions will be affected by U.S.-China relations, and Taiwan's government is unlikely to ease its policies before Trump visits China.
Companies mentioned：中共中央台辦
Russian authorities said a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire in Tuapse, a port city on Russia’s Black Sea coast, killing 1 person. The port is a major oil export hub.
Companies mentioned：ロシア石油会社 (Rosneft)
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tohoku region, prompting a tsunami warning. A tsunami measuring 0.8 meters was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture, and authorities are urging people to remain vigilant.
Companies mentioned：JR東日本、東北電力
桃園國際機場公司 and CPC Corporation signed a biodiversity conservation MOU, joining forces to promote a green airport and ecological sustainability.
Companies mentioned：桃園國際機場公司、台灣中油公司
A man in Yilan is accused of concealing his mother's death and fraudulently collecting more than 200,000 yuan in senior citizen pensions. Prosecutors sought his detention, but the court ordered his release without bail. Citing his years of obstructing welfare visits, prosecutors suspect evidence was destroyed and have appealed.
Easing safe-haven sentiment over the Middle East conflict strengthened the Taiwan dollar against the U.S. dollar, with the currency closing at its highest level in more than a month and a half. Taiwan stocks also rose during the session, signaling reduced market concern about geopolitical risks and a shift of funds into riskier assets.
A former air force noncommissioned officer surnamed Li falsely reported the cost of lunch boxes and drinks while handling procurement, attempting to fraudulently claim 2435 yuan. A court sentenced him to 10 months in prison, suspended for 2 years.
Companies mentioned：空軍司令部防空部隊
Premier 卓榮泰 chaired a meeting to confirm measures to stabilize livelihoods in response to the Middle East conflict, saying the domestic situation had stabilized. Supplies of key commodities, including asphalt and fertilizer, are sufficient, and the government will continue monitoring international developments.
Companies mentioned：中油、中塑
Taiwan stocks hit a record high, but 台積電 fell at the close. Foreign investors turned net buyers, purchasing NT$4.3 billion more than they sold, but remained net sellers of 台積電 for 3 consecutive days.
Companies mentioned：台積電、華邦電、聯電、群益台灣精選高息、國泰永續高股息、臺企銀、緯創、力積電、群創、台新新光金、中信金、長榮航、元大金、宏碁、群益證、上海商銀、正新、和碩、聯鈞、遠傳、聯強
Taiwanese competitor 林紹興 won the WCC World Latte Art Championship in San Diego, United States. He began studying coffee latte art after a comment from a customer and ultimately claimed the championship he had long dreamed of.
The NSO’s animated symphony concert of “Frozen,” conducted by Cheng Li-pin, will be held at Taipei Music Center in June. Broadway singers and visuals will recreate the moving story of sisterly love and self-discovery.
Companies mentioned：NSO（國家交響樂團）
Taipower has released its first illustrated book on hydropower for general readers, “Island Power,” and is holding an illustration exhibition introducing the history and workings of hydropower in Taiwan. The exhibition runs through May 18.
Companies mentioned：台電 (Taipower)
Taichung Police Department Commissioner 吳敬田 sought disciplinary action and apologized to the Taiwan People's Party over the pepper-spray incident involving former party chairman Ko Wen-je. 周俊銘, chief of the Sixth Precinct, was given a demerit and transferred for mishandling the incident.
Companies mentioned：民眾黨 (Taiwan People's Party)
Taiwan’s 国防部 has released surveillance photos taken as China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning passed through the Taiwan Strait. The photos show carrier-based aircraft on deck, illustrating the military’s close monitoring.
Companies mentioned：中国人民解放軍、国防部
The Middle East war has disrupted China's supply of key raw materials, forcing it to turn to U.S. ethane imports. Imports are expected to hit a record high in April, underscoring China's growing dependence on U.S. ethane.
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Companies mentioned：Volkswagen、BMW、Mercedes-Benz、BASF、(中国の国営企業が示唆)
The “Shengsheng Fresh Milk” system in Taipei experienced an outage on the evening of the 19th, temporarily preventing redemptions. The Education Department announced that the redemption deadline would be extended to the 26th for missed redemptions during the period from the 13th to the 19th.
Companies mentioned：悠遊卡公司 (EasyCard Corporation)
The 2-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran announced by U.S. President Donald Trump is set to expire this week, but it is unclear when it will end. Without an agreement to extend it, the 21st will mark 2 weeks since the ceasefire was announced.
Companies mentioned：United States、Iran、Reuters
As tensions rise in the Middle East, markets are hopeful about peace talks, and Asian stocks are broadly higher. The gains come despite Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and soaring oil prices, buoyed by a strong U.S. market and hopes for U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Companies mentioned：激石集團 (Pepperstone Group)
A school visit by Keelung City Council Speaker Tung Tzu-wei to inspect school lunches was criticized by the city’s Education Department as violating administrative neutrality because he is a mayoral candidate. Tung urged people not to politicize the issue.
As part of Pingtung County’s efforts to promote stargazing tourism, a moon-viewing event will be held at Pingtung Martial Arts Hall on May 1. Following last month’s meteor shower viewing event, the county aims to promote tourism by making use of the area’s low light pollution.
A video released by U.S. Central Command shows Marines rappelling from helicopters onto an Iranian cargo ship and seizing it. U.S. President Trump said U.S. forces blew a hole in the ship's engine room.
A fire in Chiayi City killed 3 members of a family: a couple and their 5-year-old daughter. Autopsies were conducted on the 24th, and authorities are working urgently to determine the cause of death. They are also investigating the possibility of a dispute between the couple and searching for a missing cellphone.
During the Mazu pilgrimage at Beigang Chaotian Temple in Yunlin, 24 children from the Fund for Children and Families will ride a parade float for the first time, experiencing local folk culture with support from sponsors and volunteers.
Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force detected 2 Chinese naval vessels off Kagoshima. The sighting came as Japan prepared to formally participate for the first time in the U.S.-Philippines Balikatan joint military exercises.
Companies mentioned：海上自衛隊、中国海軍、アメリカ、フィリピン
Original中国の国家市場監管総局は7つの電子商取引プラットフォームに対し、「幽霊外賣」サービスで総額35.97億元の罰金を科しました。拼多多は最も高額な15.22億元を罰金され、調査妨害の疑いで従業員が証拠隠滅のためにA4用紙を食べたと報じられています。
Companies mentioned：拼多多、美団、京東、淘宝、天猫、抖音、中國質量報
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is considering allowing listed companies to pay dividends in U.S. dollars. The move is expected to reduce currency conversions into New Taiwan dollars and curb short-term fluctuations.
Companies mentioned：金管會 (金融監督委員会)、彭博、台積電
A former police officer surnamed Chen from the Xizhi Precinct in New Taipei City was indicted on fraud, corruption and other charges for allegedly selling fabricated intelligence to Chinese contacts and using police systems to help a creditor collect a debt. Investigators found that the Chinese contacts transferred money to the officer through the account of 中天 reporter 林宸佑.
Companies mentioned：中天
Taiwan's 監察院 clarified that its investigation into reports of alleged plagiarism in Lin Chih-chien's thesis was not a “reinvestigation,” but an inquiry launched for the first time based on a petition from a member of the public. It stressed that inflammatory media descriptions such as “political prosecution” do not reflect the facts.
Companies mentioned：國立台灣大學、監察院
寶佳集團 and 威京集團 have settled their dispute over control of 中華工程（中工） and will jointly form a board focused on corporate governance.
Companies mentioned：寶佳集團、威京集團、中華工程 (中工)、堡新投資
The documentary film “高雄有顆藍寶石” has surpassed NT$1 million in box office revenue. Its account of Yu Tian's final phone call with the late Chu Ke-liang has also drawn attention.
Companies mentioned：高雄流行音楽中心、中央社
In Banqiao District, New Taipei City, a woman wielding a kitchen knife was subdued by police using pepper spray and forcibly hospitalized.
Companies mentioned：新北市政府警察局海山分局、新北地検署、中央社
Original監察院糾正台東縣政府等三機關，因武陵國小發生性平事件調查違失，及豐田國中教練體罰案處理延宕。顯示公部門對校園安全監督鬆散。
Companies mentioned：監察院、台東縣政府、武陵國小、豐田國中、台東縣府警察局、社會處、教育處
Czech Senate President Vystrčil had planned to visit Taiwan in June, but Prime Minister Babiš refused to provide a government aircraft. The prime minister is concerned about harming commercial interests with China, while the opposition has criticized the decision as “narrow-minded.”
Companies mentioned：Škoda Auto
OriginalWBCで日本代表（侍Japan）が8強敗退という過去最悪の成績を記録し、井端弘和総監督が責任を取って辞任しました。大谷翔平らMLB選手擁する強力打線もベネズエラに逆転負けしました。
Companies mentioned：NPB Enterprise、侍Japan
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off Aomori, Japan. Taiwan's weather agency issued a tsunami advisory and said it would closely monitor the impact. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center assessed that the quake could trigger a tsunami threat, and Japan issued a tsunami warning and urged people to evacuate.
A cargo ship traveling from China to Iran was intercepted by U.S. forces in the Gulf of Oman. China expressed concern but declined to disclose details of the cargo; Washington said it had taken control of the vessel.
A magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck off northeastern Japan, prompting tsunami warnings and advisories, and emergency evacuation orders were issued to residents along the coasts of Iwate and Hokkaido. Authorities urged caution, recalling the lessons of 311.
Companies mentioned：中央訊息、日本氣象廳
A contractor hired to clear weeds at the parking lot at Taipei's Meiti Wharf damaged vehicles when gravel flew up because of inadequate protective measures. The city government has ordered the contractor to pay compensation and will impose a fine.
Kaohsiung City's “質譜宅急便” has launched its first service in Qishan District, offering free rapid testing of agricultural products through April 30. The service aims to help farmers quickly assess the safety of their produce.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府農業局、農業部農糧署、國立嘉義大學植物醫學系、旗山區農會
A meta-analysis by research teams in Italy and other countries questioned the clinical benefits of new Alzheimer's drugs, including the anti-amyloid drug Lecanemab. Experts said the study methods were flawed and could obscure treatment progress, while also raising concerns about risks such as brain swelling.
Original通寶半導體已遞件申請公開發行並預計5月中旬登錄興櫃。該公司專注於智慧影像處理與精密動件控制系統SoC，由前高通團隊領導，並獲安謀（Arm）投資，將拓展至無人機、AI機器人等領域。
Companies mentioned：Qualcomm、Arm
The Yangxin Cup youth baseball tournament opens on May 4, with 18 teams vying for the Pony League representative spot. Wei Chuan Dragons catcher 林辰勳 shared his experience, while Yangxin Bank is sponsoring the event for the third consecutive year.
Companies mentioned：味全龍 (Wei Chuan Dragons)、陽信銀行 (Yangxin Bank)、中華棒協 (Chinese Taipei Baseball Association)
The U.S.-Iran war has halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and sent oil prices soaring. The conflict is driving up U.S. inflation and prompting the UAE to consider using the yuan for oil transactions. Electric vehicle sales are growing in Europe, while some Iranian airports have resumed international flights.
Companies mentioned：Kpler (航運追蹤機構)、Fpmc C Lord (君善輪, 油輪)、US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)、International Monetary Fund (IMF)、Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)、Arabian United Emirates (UAE) Central Bank、E-Mobility Europe (產業協會)、New Automotive (研究機構)
ASEAN briefing for April 20, 2026: Vietnam promotes electric buses; Laos establishes an investment fund; Singapore focuses on personnel costs; the Philippine economy is expected to recover; Myanmar invites timber bids; Malaysia's palm oil exports rise; Thailand's auto show sets an order record; inflation accelerates in Cambodia.
Companies mentioned：IMF
The Legislative Yuan's Economics Committee inspected Badouzi Fishing Harbor. The Fisheries Agency announced a budget of NT$170 million for the “Badouzi Fishing Harbor Breakwater Pier Construction Project,” with the contract to be awarded before year-end and completion expected in 2028. The project will improve harbor stability and increase capacity for fishing vessels.
FinTechSpace has launched the “2026 Financial Co-Creation PoC Demonstration Program.” Focusing on smart operations and asset innovation, 10 financial institutions have presented 16 scenario needs. Banks are seeking AI agents for credit cards and virtual asset services. Applications are open through May 29.
Companies mentioned：FinTechSpace、中信金、土銀、台灣中小企銀
A hiker fell about 50 meters at Father-and-Son Cliff on the Batongguan Historic Trail. An 18-member rescue team successfully transported the hiker to a hospital within 1.5 hours.
Companies mentioned：內政部國家公園署玉山國家公園管理處 (Yushan National Park Headquarters, Ministry of the Interior)