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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said that the island’s resolve to connect with the world would not change despite headwinds caused by China’s interference, after his visit to Eswatini was postponed. He said Taiwan would continue its pragmatic diplomatic efforts.
Within half a month of its merger with 元富證券, Taishin Securities reported 3 system outages and erroneous orders totaling NT$2.011 billion. The Financial Supervisory Commission suggested it could impose a fine of up to NT$6 million, based on the stock exchange’s investigation findings.
Companies mentioned：元富證券
Lin Yu-hsin of Lieyu Junior High School in Kinmen County won the county’s first-ever gold medal in the boys’ 1500m track event at the National Junior High School Games.
Companies mentioned：烈嶼國中、金寧中小學、金門高中
Originalスウェーデン人は1日平均4杯のコーヒーを飲み、Fika（フィーカ）というコーヒーブレイクの習慣が職場の一体感を高めている。Fikaは単なる休憩ではなく、同僚との交流を深め、仕事の質を向上させる「強制シャットダウン」の時間として認識されている。ロンダ大学の研究もFikaが従業員の幸福感に大きな影響を与えると示している。
Companies mentioned：Alfa TeknikPartner
President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini was postponed after several countries revoked flight clearances. The Kuomintang said the postponement was unrelated to the earlier “Cheng-Xi meeting” and called on mainland China to respect Taiwan’s diplomatic space.
Companies mentioned：國民黨、總統府
The China-South Korea Joint Economic and Trade Commission meeting was held in Beijing, where the two countries agreed to strengthen trade and investment ties, particularly by stabilizing supply chains for rare earths and critical minerals. They also confirmed progress in FTA negotiations.
Companies mentioned：韓聯社、央視新聞
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te had planned to visit the Kingdom of Eswatini, but the trip was abruptly postponed due to China’s interference. The Presidential Office accused China of showing “false goodwill and a real threat.”
After Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini was postponed due to China’s interference, Democratic Progressive Party lawmakers called on the ruling and opposition parties to unite in condemning China.
President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini in Africa was postponed after transit countries revoked flight clearances under pressure from China. The Taiwan People’s Party strongly condemned China’s coercive actions.
Companies mentioned：民眾黨、中央社
Most of the 26 South Korean vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the situation in the Middle East have moved to waters near the United Arab Emirates. They are believed to be preparing to leave the strait quickly once navigation resumes.
Companies mentioned：韓国海運協会
Amazon invested an additional $5 billion in AI startup Anthropic, bringing its total investment to $13 billion. Anthropic has pledged to spend more than $100 billion on AWS technology, deepening the companies’ cooperation in AI research and development.
Companies mentioned：亞馬遜 (Amazon)、Anthropic、OpenAI
A man surnamed Yang, the construction site manager for a land reclamation project in the northern wharf area of Kinmen’s Liaoluo Port, was indicted by the Kinmen District Prosecutors Office and faces 1 year and 6 months in prison for stealing more than 1萬 cubic meters of marine sand from state-owned land to backfill the project. The case seriously damaged state-owned marine sand resources and involved an attempt to unlawfully obtain project fees.
South Korean police sought an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, founder of BTS agency HYBE, on suspicion of fraudulent and improper trading. He is alleged to have misled investors before HYBE’s listing and illegally made about 190 billion won in profits. HYBE expressed regret and said it would cooperate with the investigation.
Companies mentioned：HYBE、路透社、中央社
China’s State Council issued “Opinions on Promoting Capacity Building and Quality Improvement in the Services Sector,” setting a goal of expanding the sector to 100 trillion yuan by 2030 (about 460 trillion Taiwan dollars). The plan includes implementing an “AI+” initiative and supporting financing for large service companies, with the aim of stimulating consumption.
The opening ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games was held in Sanya, China, on the 22nd. It was announced that men’s 3-on-3 basketball player Zhang Junsheng and women’s dragon boat athlete Lahou Yiya would serve as flag-bearers for Taiwan’s delegation. The delegation has 71 athletes competing in 10 sports.
The opening match of Japan’s T.League 2026-2027 season will be held overseas for the first time, at Hsinchu County Stadium in Taiwan on July 25. Taiwanese star Lin Yun-ju will compete for the Tokyo Kinoshita team and is looking forward to meeting local fans.
Companies mentioned：日本職業卓球聯賽T.LEAGUE
The rear wheels of a trailer carrying a military armored vehicle caught fire on the Miaoli section of Taiwan’s National Highway 3, and the fire spread to the vehicle. Firefighters responded and extinguished the blaze. No one was injured, and the cause is under investigation.
The Financial Supervisory Commission announced that it would allow listed companies to pay dividends in foreign currencies to foreign shareholders, aligning with international practices. The move follows a foreign ownership share of 46.93% in Taiwan stocks and the market’s rise to the world’s 7th-largest by market capitalization. The change is expected to reduce foreign-exchange burdens for both foreign shareholders and companies, with the new system possibly introduced as early as next year.
Companies mentioned：台積電
Original米イラン間の不確実性にもかかわらず、市場の懸念が和らぎ、台湾株（台股）は過去最高値を更新し、新台湾ドルは対米ドルで4.2分上昇し31.489元となり、1ヶ月半ぶりの高値を記録しました。
Ahead of the opening of the Tamkang Bridge on May 12, the Ministry of Transportation and New Taipei City Government released public transit access options. From Taipei, travelers are advised to transfer between the MRT and a bus or light rail; from Bali, bus and YouBike are recommended.
Scammers claiming they can guarantee passage for vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz have been demanding transit fees in cryptocurrency. The scheme comes after the strait was temporarily reopened and then closed again during a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, prompting warnings to shipping companies.
Companies mentioned：MARISKS (希臘海事風險管理公司)
Taiwanese military-industrial companies took part in Malaysia’s DSA defense exhibition as a “national team.” They are expanding into international markets with a “non-red supply chain” that avoids reliance on China.
Companies mentioned：合勤科技 (Zyxel)、慶旺科技、翔穩企業、茂訊電腦 (Getac)、全球動力科技、翔立光科技、鋐鎧、向創、睿智創新科技
President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini was postponed after nearby countries revoked flight clearances, apparently under pressure from China. The Presidential Office strongly condemned Beijing’s actions.
Companies mentioned：なし
German Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz declared at Hannover Messe that he aims to connect the world’s first fusion reactor to the power grid. The government will invest more than 2 billion euros in its “Fusion Action Plan,” but experts predict practical use will not come until the late 2060s.
Companies mentioned：Proxima Fusion (プロキシマ・フュージョン)、マックス・プランク・プラズマ物理学研究所 (IPP)、カールスルーエ工科大学 (KIT)、ドイツ経済研究所 (DIW)
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office searched 5 residences and offices and questioned 4 people, including Li, a suspect associated with a liquor company, over allegations that they illegally raised more than NT$70 million through online briefings and tasting events. Li allegedly advertised investments yielding annual interest of 12% to 18% and misrepresented the resale of high-end liquor, sales of special shares and participation in real estate investments.
President Lai Ching-te had planned to visit Taiwan’s African ally, the Kingdom of Eswatini, but the Presidential Office announced that the trip would be postponed after 3 countries along the route abruptly revoked flight clearances. The decision was made with the president’s safety and the flight safety of the delegation in mind.
The Electronic Device Failure Analysis Society (EDFAS) held its first symposium in Asia in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The event focused on failure analysis in advanced packaging and was attended by major companies including NVIDIA, Qualcomm and TSMC.
Companies mentioned：宜特 (iST)、NVIDIA、Qualcomm、台積電 (TSMC)
“ECOridge ecological lighting,” which uses AI and low-blue-light technology, has been introduced for the “Firefly Season” at Taiwan’s Basianshan National Forest Recreation Area. It provides a safe viewing environment while minimizing effects on firefly breeding and nocturnal wildlife.
Companies mentioned：林業及自然保育署 (林保署) 台中分署、農業部、光林智能科技 (LEOTEK / LITEON Group)
Popular Japanese singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze will kick off his world tour with a show in Kaohsiung on October 31. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai welcomed him in a social media post.
Companies mentioned：KKLIVE (主催)
Executives from Italian energy giant Eni and other companies highlighted the potential of fusion technology and outlined a vision of having 20 next-generation nuclear power plants by 2050.
Companies mentioned：Nuclitalia、Eni、General Fusion、Enel、Ansaldo Energia、Leonardo
China’s first domestic “Pre-6G” test network has begun operating in Nanjing. With communication speeds 10 times those of 5G, it marks a major milestone toward commercial deployment around 2030.
Companies mentioned：紫金山実験室、中国移動（China Mobile）
Taiwan’s export orders in March hit a record $91.12 billion. AI demand has become a powerful “moat,” supporting Taiwan’s economy despite geopolitical risks.
Companies mentioned：経済部、統計処
Chinese coast guard vessels and government ships from the China Maritime Safety Administration entered waters around Kinmen. Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration monitored them with patrol boats sailing alongside and used radio communications to demand that they leave the area. The agency called the actions “gray-zone activities” and condemned them as destructive to regional peace and stability.
Original行政院長の卓榮泰が、中央選挙委員会委員の欠員補充のため、元行政院参事の沈淑妃、弁護士の蔡維哲（33歳）、法務部政務次長の黄謀信の3名を指名しました。3名全員が無党籍で、法律背景を持つ専門家であり、立法院の迅速な審議が期待されています。
Companies mentioned：永信法律事務所
The Philippine military responded to China’s criticism of the large-scale Balikatan joint military exercises involving the Philippines, the United States and partner countries, in which Beijing called the drills “playing with fire.” It said the exercises are an exercise of sovereignty and are not directed at any particular country.
Shen You-zhong, deputy head of Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, said it was an open secret that China used “using business to pressure politics” to force Taiwanese companies to take political positions, and called for the preservation of national sovereignty.
Companies mentioned：陸務委員会（陸委会）、中共中央台弁
13-year-old Taiwanese skateboarder Lin Yi-fan inspected the venues for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. Although he could not see the actual course, he showed confidence.
Companies mentioned：なし
Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration said temperatures will be extremely high across the island on the 22nd, but a front and the northeast monsoon will bring rain throughout Taiwan from the 23rd to the 25th. Localized heavy rain is possible on the 23rd and 24th, and temperatures are expected to fall.
Companies mentioned：中央気象署 (CWA)
Traditional Taiwanese chemical giant 台化（FCFC） will make its first appearance at COMPUTEX in June 2026. It plans to showcase high-value plastic materials for AI servers, robots and AI laptops, aiming to accelerate its shift toward the IT industry.
Companies mentioned：台塑企業 (Formosa Plastics Group)、台化 (FCFC)、COMPUTEX、機光科技 (Lumina Tech)
Uni-President Lions player Chen Chieh-hsien started in a minor-league game, going 1-for-3. He has now hit safely in 2 consecutive games and is showing steady progress in his recovery.
Companies mentioned：統一7-ELEVEn獅、台鋼雄鷹
The “Storm” exhibition by the Prix Pictet (百達攝影獎), which focuses on global sustainability, is being held for the first time in Taiwan at 関渡美術館. It features diverse photographic works by 12 international artists depicting turmoil, environmental destruction and nuclear history.
Companies mentioned：ピクテ・グループ (Prix Pictet)、関渡美術館、絶版影像館 (Gallery 1839)
A hot-air balloon made an emergency landing in the backyard of a home in California, with all 13 people on board safe. Residents were startled by the sudden event, but no one was injured. The balloon pilot said the wind had died down.
Kuomintang New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Sichuan pledged to build a bridge linking Shezidao and Luzhou, while Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Chiao-hui released a campaign song by a Golden Melody Awards producer. Both candidates are stepping up their campaigns.
Companies mentioned：輝達 (NVIDIA)
The Taipei District Court has decided to resume hearings on June 23 in a negligent injury case involving Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker Ker Chien-ming, who accidentally injured Kuomintang lawmaker Hsu Chiao-hsin with a cane during a legislative dispute in 2025.
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office conducted a second search in an investigation into a biotech company chairman surnamed Lin, who is suspected of involvement in a fraudulent capital increase, fraudulent bank loans and deceptive stock trading. It summoned 4 suspects for questioning.
The Tainan City Government is advancing the “Autonomous Ordinance on the Management Platform for Historic and Cultural Sites.” By bringing in private-sector resources and establishing a framework for restoring historic buildings and revitalizing cultural hubs, it aims to guide the cultural capital into its next phase of development.
Companies mentioned：台南市議会
Expectations for peace talks between the United States and Iran sent international oil prices lower and most Asian stock markets higher. With the 2-week ceasefire deadline approaching, Iran has yet to make its position clear, but the U.S. vice president said preparations were underway for renewed talks in Pakistan. The view that ending the Middle East conflict would serve both sides’ interests helped bolster market optimism.
Companies mentioned：激石集團 (Pepperstone Group)
力興公司, a subsidiary of Taiwan Financial Asset Service, announced a partnership with 合作金庫銀行 to provide one-stop services combining retirement trusts, asset management and daily care for the super-aged society. The service will enable older people to use their real estate to secure stable funds for retirement.
Companies mentioned：台灣金聯、力興公司、合作金庫銀行
The Czech prime minister refused to provide a government plane for the Senate president’s visit to Taiwan, citing concerns about the impact on commercial interests with China. However, data from the Czech investment agency show that Taiwan has created about 25,000 jobs in the Czech Republic, far more than China’s fewer than 6,000. Several Czech media outlets have reported that Taiwanese investment has made a major contribution to the Czech economy.
Companies mentioned：捷克投資局 (CzechInvest)、Seznam Zprávy、ČTK (捷克新聞通訊社)、鴻海、華碩、斯柯達 (Škoda Auto)、振生半導體 (Jmem Tek)、新泰工業 (CTi Cable)、比亞迪 (BYD)、奇瑞 (Chery)、小鵬 (XPENG)
Original民進党雲林県党部は、前台湾民衆党雲林県党部主委の林靖冠氏を雲林県第一選挙区の県議会議員候補として徴集すると発表しました。党部は、林氏の強固な支持基盤、林内郷からの代表不在、および民進党との理念の一致を徴集の理由として挙げています。
Companies mentioned：台湾民衆党
Originalデトロイト・タイガースの台湾出身選手、李灝宇（リー・ハオユー）がメジャーリーグ初安打を放ち、大リーグ公式Threadsアカウントでトップに固定されました。このニュースは3.7万以上の「いいね」を獲得し、多くの台湾ファンから「トラフィックの秘密兵器」と称賛されています。
Companies mentioned：デトロイト・タイガース、ボストン・レッドソックス
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The 12th Pingtung Big Store Manager Basic Training Course opened at its Pingbei class, with 28 young entrepreneurs taking part. Over 8 weeks of training, they will systematically study business strategies such as brand marketing, aiming to improve the efficiency of their businesses. The program has trained 339 “big store managers” to date, contributing to regional industrial development.
The chairman of China Airlines said fuel prices account for nearly 40% of total operating costs and outlined 3 principles: avoid suspending flights, meet demand and reasonably reflect costs in fares. The average load factor remained at 85% after the April fuel surcharge adjustment, while European routes reached 90%.
Companies mentioned：華航 (チャイナエアライン)
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. President Chu Hsien-kuo announced that its 1P process collaboration with Micron has entered the development stage, with mass production scheduled to begin in the second half of 2028. Powerchip also aims to transition into a specialized wafer foundry centered on AI applications starting in 2026, offering advanced manufacturing services such as high-bandwidth memory.
Companies mentioned：美光 (Micron)
Sanrio, known for Hello Kitty, is entering the gaming business and plans to release 10 original games over the next 3 years. Its first title, “Sanrio Partyland” (tentative title), will launch for Switch this fall. The company aims to attract new fan groups, particularly men and adults, and will invest up to ¥10 billion in the gaming market.
Companies mentioned：三麗鷗 (Sanrio)、法新社、任天堂 (Nintendo)
Original台湾民衆党創設者柯文哲が台中での選挙運動中に唐辛子スプレーを誤って噴射された事件で、台中市警察局第六分局長が関与を認め、分局が謝罪しました。この分局長は処分を受け、誤噴射に加え、事件後すぐに報告しなかったことや他の紀律違反が発覚しました。
Companies mentioned：台湾民衆党
Taiwan’s 財政部 announced that the filing period for individual consolidated income tax for tax year 114 (2025) will run from May 1 to June 1, and that related data will be available for lookup starting April 28. It outlined 4 main ways for taxpayers to obtain a “lookup code” to download income and deduction data.
Companies mentioned：財政部、中央社
監察院 censured a school over a teacher assaulting a student in a special education class at Guanshan Elementary School in Taitung County, Taiwan. It said the school failed to review surveillance footage or explain the situation to the student’s parents, and delayed taking the child for medical care.
Companies mentioned：台東關山國小、監察院、教育部、台東縣政府、中央社
A woman in her 70s surnamed Cheng recovered from a severe shoulder injury after undergoing shoulder replacement surgery and rehabilitation, eventually returning to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball stadium. Doctors stressed the importance of early diagnosis and a range of treatment options for shoulder problems in older adults, and noted that reverse shoulder replacements have been covered by health insurance since 2021.
Companies mentioned：林口長庚醫院、台灣肩肘關節醫學會、富邦悍將、統一獅
Exterior tiles fell from a building in Taichung’s Xitun District, putting pedestrians at risk. The city’s Urban Development Bureau inspected the site and ordered the management committee to make improvements by a deadline. If it fails to do so, it will face a fine under the Building Act.
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Type 10 tank exploded during training in Oita Prefecture, killing 3 people and injuring 1. The explosion occurred inside the turret. The Ground Staff Office chief apologized, and an accident investigation committee was established.
The Taipei Yongfeng Wangbao 3x3 basketball team held a naming-rights press conference for the 2026 season, announcing that it aims to qualify for the Olympics with a focus on “internationalization, professionalism and youth.”
Fubon Media is simplifying its overseas investment structure and has decided to dissolve and liquidate its subsidiary Fortune Kingdom Corporation. The move follows the deregistration of 香港富邦媒, and the company said it would have no impact on its finances or operations.
Companies mentioned：富邦媒 (momo)、Fortune Kingdom Corporation、香港富邦媒、富邦歌華
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Companies mentioned：Google、FRUCTAN HOLDINGS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.、特許投資顧問股份有限公司、CONNECTDS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.、台灣科高供應鏈有限公司、英屬開曼群島商科科科技股份有限公司 (KKCOMPANY TECHNOLOGIES INC.)、瑞奧股份有限公司、仁寶電腦工業股份有限公司、AC ADVANCED TECH, L.P.、國泰人壽保險股份有限公司、CATHAY WALBROOK HOLDING 1 LIMITED、華新麗華股份有限公司、WALSIN LIHWA EUROPE S.A R.L.、南亞科技股份有限公司、NANYA TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
The outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war has paralyzed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with serious consequences for the global economy. Side effects of soaring energy prices are hitting countries around the world, including pressure to cut jobs in Singapore, a sharp rise in inflation in Canada and higher living costs in Thailand.
Companies mentioned：Kpler、カタル民航局、カナダ統計局
Energy company Apollo Power is scheduled to list on the emerging stock market on April 28. Chairman Wang Hui-min said the company currently has NT$15.426 billion in long-term contract orders and expects substantial growth this year in green power supply and power grid resilience projects. The company also plans to apply for a main-board listing next year, with further business expansion anticipated.
Companies mentioned：士林電機、群聯電子、技嘉
A “Xinsheng Protection Service Center” supporting crime victims has opened at Cingjing Farm in Nantou County. Located at an elevation of 1700 meters, the “above the clouds” center offers psychological healing through nature and one-stop support through cooperation between the Ministry of Justice and the Veterans Affairs Council.
Companies mentioned：犯罪被害者保護協会、犯保南投分会、南投地方検察署、国軍退除役官兵輔導委員会 (退輔会)
The Railway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has set a target of cutting carbon emissions by 50% by 2050 and launched a comprehensive carbon management system for railway construction. A Tainan underground station is due to open at the end of this year, and 16 new stations aim to achieve net-zero status over the next 10 years.
彰化基督教醫院 opened the “Mu'en Corridor,” a smart skybridge approximately 71 meters long crossing Xuguang Road and Bo'ai Street, today. It will make travel safer and more convenient for patients, family members and medical staff.
Premier Cho Jung-tai said a health examination plan for Lanyu residents proposed by Legislator Chen Ying had been reported to the Executive Yuan last week. In line with health screening arrangements for Indigenous people on outlying islands, the government will immediately approve a budget of NT$91.21 million for approximately 5300 people.
Taiwan's Ministry of Labor has announced new guidelines to prevent workplace bullying. They define social exclusion and verbal abuse, among other things, as inappropriate conduct, and set out prevention obligations and a complaint system based on company size.
Companies mentioned：勞動部 (労働部)、勞動部職安署 (労働部職業安全衛生署)
泰旺公司 Chairman 林正泰 and 雲林地檢署 clerk 廖珮忻 jointly donated dental equipment to address the lack of dental care in Erlun Township, Yunlin County. National Taiwan University dentist 賴奕卲 has begun seeing patients at the Erlun Township Health Center, helping to address the shortage of local medical resources. The donation of equipment worth more than 1 million yuan will help strengthen medical care in remote areas.
Companies mentioned：泰旺公司
The Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska, which departed China, was detained by the US military on suspicion of carrying military supplies. China's Foreign Ministry condemned the move as “malicious speculation,” raising international tensions.
Companies mentioned：IRISL、Rahbaran Omid Darya
Original南投縣一名稻農因獲得稻米比賽獎金，導致其農業外所得超過規定門檻，遭停發老農津貼一年。此事件引發立委關切，質疑政策與鼓勵農業進步的初衷相悖，農業部表示正在研究協助方式。
Companies mentioned：農業部、農糧署、勞動部勞工保險局、財政部中區國稅局、草屯鎮農會
Iran's state television denied reports that Iran had sent a delegation to Pakistan for talks with the United States. The denial suggests divisions within Iran's leadership over how to respond after the US Navy seized an Iranian cargo ship.
Companies mentioned：伊朗國家電視台 (Iranian State Television)
Originalフィリピン国防省は、日本が防衛装備品の輸出制限を緩和したことを歓迎する声明を発表した。これにより、地域の安全保障が強化され、両国の防衛協力関係が深まることへの期待が示された。
Companies mentioned：菲律賓國防部、日本海上自衛隊
The French government estimates that the economic losses from the war in the Middle East have reached between 4 billion and 6 billion euros. The impact is expected to slow economic growth and drive up inflation, and the government is planning spending cuts.
Taiwan Cement (TCC) will unveil an AI-powered autonomous electric mining dump truck system for the first time, marking the company's 80th anniversary. The initiative symbolizes the company's transition to low-carbon operations and its “urban mining” concept.
Companies mentioned：台泥 (Taiwan Cement)
Taiwan's stock market, driven by AI-related shares, hit a record high. Foreign investors were net buyers of NT$60.1 billion, the 7th-largest net purchase on record. Meanwhile, some popular actively managed ETFs saw net selling.
Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所、群益投顧、台玻、緯創、友達、台積電
Actor 龍語申 and his wife 何依霈 have invested a 7-digit sum to launch a skincare side business. The couple said they consciously distinguish their roles as “business partners” and “spouses” to balance work and personal life.
The world premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2, the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, was held in New York, bringing together key cast members including Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway for the first time in 20 years.
Companies mentioned：Disney+、Givenchy、Louis Vuitton、Schiaparelli、Vogue、保護記者委員會 (CPJ)
The trial opened in the case of defendant 曾志新, head of technology company 雲云科技, who is accused of murdering a chief technology officer surnamed 梁. Prosecutors said workplace bullying led to the crime, while the defense fully admitted the charges. The verdict is scheduled to be delivered on April 30.
Companies mentioned：雲云科技 (Yunyun Technology)
In New Taipei City, a resident who reported a parking violation had their personal information misused and was harassed with unsolicited pizza orders and other incidents. Police have begun investigating the possibility of a personal information leak.
China's National Development and Reform Commission announced the first cuts to gasoline and diesel prices in 2026. The cuts will take effect late on April 21, following 6 consecutive price hikes, and are expected to ease consumers' fuel costs.
Companies mentioned：卓創資訊
SA Group operates a business dealing in properties with defects and a real estate licensing school, and promotes the resolution of labor disputes and organizational improvement through its “Employment Clean” harassment management business. It raises issues of corporate responsibility related to outdated contracts and the ¥1.3 million threshold.
Musashino Academia Musicae has selected a logo to mark its 100th anniversary. The university's founding spirit is “the heart of harmony,” and its educational policy emphasizes the pursuit of excellence in musical arts and the development of character.
Esports team REJECT will begin global distribution of collaboration stickers with Wolves Esports on LINE and WeChat on April 21. Mascots from both teams will feature in the initiative, part of efforts to enrich gaming life.
Companies mentioned：REJECT、Wolves Esports、株式会社REJECT
Vol.48 of architects magazine has been published, featuring architect Shigeru Ban, who continues to grapple with architects' social responsibility. The magazine is published by a company that operates an agency business specializing in professionals.
Founded in 2013, 武内製薬株式会社 is a beauty-sector company that has built its business primarily around the waxing market. It now operates across a wide range of beauty businesses under the slogan “Beauty will let you have more confidence in yourself.” This press release announces the “The Pro Day SALE” and offers a first look behind the scenes at top athlete Junpei Taguchi's meal planning, focusing in particular on his consistent breakfast.
Companies mentioned：武内製薬株式会社
A nature exploration field trip conducted in English was held in Nagoya, with 170 elementary school students taking part. The educational initiative fostered children's ability to ask questions, curiosity and teamwork.
TRALIA will open its TRALIA PILATES studio a 1-minute walk from Kikukawa Station on May 1, 2026. Drawing on expertise gained from operating personal training gyms, it will provide specialized services that support health and beauty.
A company selected for the 国土交通省's “AB-Cross Project” has launched a demonstration project using drones and AI for sewer inspections. The initiative aims to eliminate hazardous work that requires workers to enter sewer infrastructure for maintenance and management (“No Entry”).
Companies mentioned：国土交通省
Voice actor Yusuke Shirai will visit the school on May 17 for a dubbing experience event. Established in 1994, the school focuses on training entertainment industry professionals through hands-on experience in the commercial content production division of AMGグループ.
Companies mentioned：AMGグループ
ヒューマンキャピタル株式会社, a registered support organization specializing in construction, has launched a service providing free support for accepting foreign workers with Specified Skilled Worker status through the start of employment. Drawing on a track record of supporting more than 300 people, it provides end-to-end assistance, from proposing candidates to post-placement support.
チャットロック株式会社 is expanding its smart lock business in the Japanese market, offering solutions to forgotten keys and a keyless lifestyle. With an integrated in-house system spanning electronic lock manufacturing to app and cloud development, it delivers next-generation security.
Companies mentioned：チャットロック株式会社、Chatlock
Japan's first branded egg, Yodo Egg Hikari, has reached its 50th anniversary, and Eiji Kotoge of the comedy duo Viking has been named its new commercial character. The collaboration with Kotoge, who turns 50 this year, aims to showcase new appeal for the brand and further strengthen its market presence.
Announcement of an exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of the anime adaptation of “Kimagure Orange☆Road Pilot Edition” at 有楽町マルイ. A company founded in 2009 will plan and operate the exhibition, and offer anime- and comics-related art merchandise through the art gallery EDITION88.
Companies mentioned：有楽町マルイ、EDITION88
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Companies mentioned：UUUM
Originalマイクロマガジン社より、白井ムク氏とカット氏が手掛ける新ライトノベルシリーズ『風紀委員の破廉恥遊戯』（GCN文庫）が6月22日に発売されます。注目のクリエイターコンビによる新作として、ファンの期待が高まっています。
Companies mentioned：マイクロマガジン社