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CTBC Bank has launched the “2026 Reading MVP” campaign to promote reading. People who borrow books from libraries can receive a total of 12,000 tickets to CTBC Brothers professional baseball games.
Companies mentioned：中国信託商業銀行、中信兄弟棒球隊、新北中信特攻籃球隊、中信飛牡蠣電競戦隊、国立公共資訊図書館、漢来日月行館
A Google climate sustainability executive stressed that the energy-saving benefits of AI far outweigh its power consumption and said a data center in Finland is key to the company’s global strategy.
Companies mentioned：Google、Tuike Finland
The Democratic Progressive Party announced that it will hold a “New Second-Generation Youth Empowerment Camp” in June to encourage young people to participate in public affairs.
Companies mentioned：民主進步黨（民進党）
The number of Chinese students studying abroad has fallen 20% from its 2019 peak, with observers noting that studying abroad is becoming less advantageous as a path to a high income.
Companies mentioned：全球化智庫 (Center for China and Globalization)
NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a keynote address at COMPUTEX 2026, focusing on the latest advances in AI technology and partnerships to build the AI ecosystem. NVIDIA is pushing AI into its next stage, and GTC Taipei will also be held from June 2 to 4.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA（輝達）、外貿協会
A UN peace envoy said Gaza will need about $71 billion for reconstruction over 10 years and that Hamas’s disarmament is key to negotiations.
Companies mentioned：和平理事會、歐洲聯盟 (EU)、聯合國 (UN)
新穎生醫 (BioMosaics)’s kidney disease biomarker test has been approved in more than 40 countries and will be commercialized in the United States starting in the third quarter.
Companies mentioned：新穎生醫 (BioMosaics)、安富大健康二號私募基金、安富資本、全福生技、台睿生技
The first all-weather canopy basketball court in New Taipei City’s Zhonghe District has opened in Sihao Park, with improved nighttime lighting.
Companies mentioned：新北市政府
An Indian think tank expert said cooperation between India and Taiwan is deepening strategically amid geopolitical realignments.
Companies mentioned：印度智庫中國分析及策略中心 (CCAS)、台積電 (TSMC)
In response to security concerns raised in the 立法院 over accepting Indian workers, 行政院 Premier Cho Jung-tai said, “It depends on industry needs. Discriminatory debate should be avoided, but security will be given due consideration.”
Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院、勞動部
The 2nd Taiwan-France Scientific Research Conference was held in France. Wu Cheng-wen, chair of the National Science and Technology Council, said Taiwan’s semiconductor capabilities make it a reliable supply chain partner as geopolitical factors increase the importance of self-reliance in key industries. Cooperation is expected to expand in strategic fields including AI, quantum technology and space technology.
The Lyon International Illustration Festival in France will be held in September, with Taiwan invited as this year’s featured country. The Ministry of Culture has launched the “2026 Taiwan-France Illustration Residency Program,” sending 1 to 3 outstanding Taiwanese illustrators to France for a 1-month exchange. The program aims to raise the international profile of Taiwanese illustration.
Companies mentioned：KIBLIND
In response to soaring oil and gas prices caused by the U.S.-Iran war, the British government announced it would accelerate its clean energy plans. It aims to install solar panels and wind turbines on industrial sites and railway land to supply electricity to 5 million households. It will also promote the shift to electric transport and electric heating systems.
Taiwan’s stock market rose 646.31 points today to close at 37,605.11. The three major institutional investors were net buyers of about NT$67.6 billion in total.
After public restrooms in Hsinchu City’s Danyahu Park became old and inconvenient to use, the Hsinchu City Government, responding to a city councilor’s proposal, allocated funds for structural improvements and upgrades to ventilation, natural lighting and lighting. The work aims to provide a more user-friendly restroom space and is expected to be completed by the end of September.
Original睡眠不足（1日5.5時間）は総カロリー摂取量を1日最大500kcal増加させ、特に夜間のスナック摂取を促すため、減量の妨げになることが研究で判明した。
Companies mentioned：Nutrients（医学誌）
Original民進党の基隆市長候補である童子瑋議長が小学校の給食を視察したことに対し、国民党が行政の中立性違反だと批判。民進党は職務の一環として妥当だと反論している。
Companies mentioned：国民党、民進党、基隆市議会、基隆市政府教育処
The Taiwan Agriculture Ministry’s seed improvement and propagation station developed a new onion seedling technique and succeeded in raising the germination rate to more than 80% even under extreme weather conditions.
Companies mentioned：なし
Japan’s Environment Ministry has formally asked the operator of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed on Mount Aso in Kumamoto to remove the aircraft from the crater.
Companies mentioned：匠航空、日本環境省
In the case of a Taichung City garbage truck dumping food-waste wastewater into a roadside ditch, councilors said the incident reflected a dilemma faced by workers in the field because of flaws in the system.
Companies mentioned：台中市政府、台中市環保局
The Pingtung District Prosecutors Office uncovered a money-laundering operation run by a fraud ring that laundered more than 146 million Taiwan dollars in 8 months. Investigators found that an influencer surnamed Wu used a clothing store as a front and cryptocurrency to launder money. A total of 21 people were arrested and indicted.
A fire broke out at 統一倉儲 in Taichung's Xitun District before dawn today. The blaze was intense, but no one was injured. The fire temporarily worsened air quality nearby, and the Taichung City Environmental Protection Bureau has dispatched staff to monitor conditions and urged residents to take extra precautions. The fire covered about 480 square meters; the cause is still under investigation.
Companies mentioned：統一倉儲
Li Chih-yung, head of Sansing Township in Yilan County, was indicted on charges of steering public tenders to contractors while in office and accepting bribes. The Yilan District Court sentenced him to 12 years in prison and 3 years of deprivation of civil rights under the Anti-Corruption Act. Li will therefore be suspended from office in accordance with the law.
The Harrison Tulip Festival in British Columbia, Canada, is in bloom with 14 million tulips, creating a “wonder of ice and fire” against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with new attractions including a nighttime garden.
Original兆豐金は、環境部の「袋袋箱傳」計画に賛同し、子会社を通じて3.2万個以上の清潔な中古袋を募集しました。これにより、商店街や市場の小規模事業者がインフレに対抗し、廃棄物削減と環境保護に貢献します。
Companies mentioned：環境部
Nippon Ham pitcher Koo Lin-jui-yang reached a top speed of 153 kph in a tune-up appearance in the 2nd team, preparing for a promotion to the 1st team.
Companies mentioned：北海道日本ハムファイターズ、統一ライオンズ
The Ministry of Health and Welfare released a draft amendment to the Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act following the Kai-kai case. The first major revision in 15 years would introduce, for the first time, a “Children and Youths Work Certificate” for people whose jobs involve contact with children.
The Taitung County Government announced that admission and parking at Taitung Forest Park will be free starting May 1 to attract tourists and make the park more accessible to residents. The move will allow more people to enjoy the park’s natural surroundings.
The Minnesota Timberwolves erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 119-114 in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference playoffs, tying the series at 1-1. Anthony Edwards led the way with 30 points.
Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher today. Optimism about U.S.-Iran peace talks and buying of AI-related stocks lifted investor sentiment, sending the Nikkei 225 up 0.89% to close at 59349.17.
Century Iron & Steel Industrial Co. decided to inject US$14.87 million in cash into its Indonesian subsidiary, PT CENTURY INDONESIA WIND ENERGY, to strengthen the company’s operational competitiveness and long-term development.
Companies mentioned：PT CENTURY INDONESIA WIND ENERGY、世紀重工國際股份有限公司
Canada’s inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March 2026, mainly due to surging energy prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Companies mentioned：カナダ統計局、カナダ銀行
NTNU gymnastics coach Weng Shih-hang has been suspended for 2 years over bullying allegations. The university stressed that it has zero tolerance for bullying and has launched an investigation. The case highlights issues with management culture in school sports training.
Companies mentioned：台灣師範大學、人本教育基金會、中央社
Original南投埔里鎮公所清潔隊因堆高機老舊影響回收作業效率，埔里恒吉宮捐贈兩台新堆高機（約110萬元），並有廠商加贈手推掃地機，以強化回收物分類與處理速度，改善環境衛生。
Companies mentioned：埔里恒吉宮、埔里鎮公所清潔隊、寶湖宮天地堂地母廟
Following the first-instance verdict in the Jinghua City case, the Taipei City Government’s Department of Government Ethics is reviewing ways to improve administrative procedures. It plans to submit a report to the city council using the previous administration’s decision-making process as a case study. The department denied conducting political surveillance.
Companies mentioned：台北市政風處、台北市議會、北市府秘書處、市府人事處、都發局、鼎越開發
A fire broke out at an air-conditioning unit on the 2nd floor of a 5-story apartment building in Sanchong District, New Taipei City, and spread to upper floors. Firefighters rescued a woman in her 70s, who was taken to hospital in cardiac arrest. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Companies mentioned：新北市消防局、新北市立聯合醫院三重院區、中央社
Original台師大體操教練翁士航の霸凌疑惑を受け、教育部が專案輔導小組を設置し、台師大の訓練文化と制度を検証・改善する方針を発表。学生の安全な学習環境確保を強調している。
Companies mentioned：台灣師範大學、人本教育基金會、教育部、中央社
Olympic gymnastics bronze medalist Tang Chia-hung said he and former coach Weng Shih-hang have ended their working relationship in response to allegations that Weng bullied athletes. Tang said he was not involved in the case and would not comment further. He only hopes the gymnastics training environment and talent development will move in a better direction.
Companies mentioned：人本教育基金會、中央社
Olympic gymnastics coach Weng Shih-hang categorically denied allegations of campus bullying and sexual harassment at a news conference. He said an investigation was underway and called for the facts to be established based on evidence. Some parents also expressed support for Weng.
Companies mentioned：人本基金會、台灣師範大學、中華民國體操協會、中央社
Kaohsiung Customs in Taiwan warned that anyone carrying gold worth more than US$20,000 out of the country must declare it to customs and obtain an export permit, citing fluctuations in international gold prices. Violators will be penalized.
Companies mentioned：財政部關務署高雄關、台灣銀行、經濟部國際貿易署
The U.S. military reportedly seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska on suspicion that it was carrying dual-use goods. Iran condemned the move as a violation of international law and demanded the ship’s immediate release.
Companies mentioned：伊朗伊斯蘭共和國航運公司 (IRISL)
China’s imports of Middle Eastern crude oil fell 25% year-on-year in March due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with imports from Saudi Arabia and Iraq seeing particularly sharp declines. China is stepping up alternative sourcing from Russia and Brazil.
Companies mentioned：中國海關總署、財新網、日經中文網
Taiwan’s stock market hit a record high, driven by technology stocks and high-priced shares. Major companies including TSMC, Delta Electronics and Hon Hai rose, as the market benefited from the AI boom. Stable international oil prices also supported the market.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、台達電 (Delta Electronics)、鴻海 (Hon Hai Precision Industry)、信驊 (ASPEED Technology)、健策 (Kenmec)、聯發科 (MediaTek)、世芯-KY (Alchip Technologies)、創意 (GUC)
Meat served at Japanese shabu-shabu chain しゃぶ葉 became a topic of discussion on social media after customers said the slices were too thin. Parent company Skylark apologized and acknowledged that its manual had not been followed.
Companies mentioned：すかいらーくホールディングス（Skylark Holdings）、しゃぶ葉
Former aide Hsiao Hsu-tsen pushed back against former President Ma Ying-jeou’s remarks about fiscal discipline and called on King Pu-tsung to respond. King said he would explain the facts after the investigation committee’s report was released.
Companies mentioned：馬英九基金会、中央社
Various related events are being held ahead of the opening of Danjiang Bridge on May 12. Public access will be limited to the event period, and the bridge may not be open to the public during the opening ceremony.
Companies mentioned：雲門舞集
Original21日の台湾株式市場で加権指数は646.31ポイント上昇。5月限の台湾株価指数先物も808ポイントの大幅高となった。
Companies mentioned：台湾期貨交易所、中央社
Original21日の台湾株式市場において、5月の電子株価指数先物は上昇した一方、金融株価指数先物は下落した。
Companies mentioned：台湾期貨交易所（台湾先物取引所）、中央社
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Taiwan’s benchmark index closed at a record 37605 points, driven by technology stocks including TSMC and MediaTek.
Companies mentioned：台積電、台達電、鴻海、聯發科
TAITRA set up a Taiwan Pavilion at the Singapore International Food Fair, where the mayors of Chiayi City and Tainan promoted Taiwan’s agricultural specialties.
Companies mentioned：中華民國對外貿易發展協會 (TAITRA)
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said at the opening of the “Earth Solution Sustainable Design Action Annual Conference” that Taiwan is a trusted global partner in sustainability and should leverage its strengths in technology and AI to advance the twin digital and net-zero transitions. She stressed that Taiwan is working toward its 2030 targets.
Companies mentioned：5% Design Action社會設計平台
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said the effort to excavate enriched uranium from the ruins of Iran’s nuclear facilities, after the U.S. military bombed them last year, would be “a long and difficult process.” He claimed that Iran’s enriched uranium would eventually be transferred to the United States, but Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied the plan.
Taiwan’s representative office in Brunei held a screening of the semiconductor documentary “The Mountain Maker” and promoted Taiwan’s accession to the CPTPP as a way to strengthen the regional economy.
Companies mentioned：駐汶萊代表處、CPTPP
Taiwan’s stock market benchmark index rose 646.31 points, or 1.75%, to close at a record 37605.11.
Companies mentioned：統一台股增長、群益科技創新、聯電、友達、群創、蔚華科、聯發科、台亞、揚智、富爾特、光鼎、榮創、台揚、弘凱、艾笛森
Original台湾の立法院で国防特別条例草案の与野党協議が行われる中、台中市長の盧秀燕氏は「自己防衛能力の強化は全国民の共通認識であり、政治操作の対象にすべきではない」と述べた。
Companies mentioned：立法院、国防部
The 2nd Taiwan-France Joint Scientific Research Conference was held in France, where participants agreed to deepen cooperation in 6 major fields, including semiconductors and AI.
Companies mentioned：國科會 (NSTC)、國家實驗研究院 (NARLabs)、法國高等教育、研究暨太空部 (MESRE)、法國國家研究總署 (ANR)、法國國家科學研究院 (CNRS)、法國國家健康與醫學研究院 (Inserm)、法國國家資訊暨自動化研究所 (Inria)
Liu Qin-yu, a candidate for Taichung City Council, withdrew her complaint over an incident in which pepper spray was accidentally discharged during a street speech in Taichung by Ko Wen-je, founding chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party. A police investigation found that the head of the Sixth Precinct had accidentally discharged it. Liu thanked police for their efforts and called for social peace.
Original台湾の林佳龍外交部長がフランス上院の副議長らと会談し、AIおよび半導体のサプライチェーン協力を推進した。
Companies mentioned：法國參議院、外交部
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Companies mentioned：苗栗縣警察局頭份分局、軍方
In an illegal fundraising case involving about 2.2 billion Taiwan dollars by the Sanlian Group, 2 executives—Wang Chen-kuang and Kuan Tsai-huan—whose prison sentences were upheld by the Supreme Court fled overseas and were placed on the Investigation Bureau’s wanted list.
Companies mentioned：三聯集團、三聯南頻電信公司、法務部調查局、最高法院
Environmental groups are concerned that the planned Southern Taiwan Science Park Nanzih campus, where TSMC is expected to set up operations, will consume all of Kaohsiung’s electricity. They have urged the Kaohsiung City Government and TSMC to actively develop green power. The developer said tenant companies would install rooftop solar panels and work with green power suppliers.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、地球公民基金會、環境權保障基金會、主婦聯盟環境保護基金會、國家科學及技術委員會南部科學園區管理局
In response to the 10 measures for Taiwan announced by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the General Chamber of Commerce made 2 proposals while denying that it was under pressure. DPP Deputy Secretary-General Ho Po-wen said China’s political intentions must be considered alongside economic development, questioning whether the measures offer genuine benefits or are an attempt to “use business to pressure politics.”
Companies mentioned：商總 (中華民國全國商業總會)、工總 (中華民國全國工業總會)
The Kuomintang criticized DPP mayoral candidate Tong Tzu-wei’s inspection of school lunches in Keelung, saying it “violates administrative neutrality.”
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、基隆市府、碇內國小、仁愛國小
R Planner Co., Ltd. filed its securities report for the 23rd fiscal year (from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026). This is an important disclosure concerning the company’s financial condition and operating results.
Pole To Win Holdings, Inc. filed its securities report for the 17th fiscal year (from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026). This is an important disclosure concerning the company’s financial condition and operating results.
Allied Architects, Inc. filed its amended securities report for the 21st fiscal year (from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025). This is an important disclosure concerning the company’s financial condition and operating results.
CEC (株式会社シーイーシー) released its 58th financial report (2025/02/01–2026/01/31), detailing its performance and operations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シーイーシー