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A Taiwanese man has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of smuggling the controlled drug etomidate, known locally as “zombie smoke bombs.”
Companies mentioned：警視庁、財務省税関
The Taichung District Prosecutors Office uncovered an environmental crime group that had illegally dumped waste over a wide area, including at military facilities. A total of 164 people were apprehended and 80 were indicted.
Following a spate of deaths and injuries caused by fireworks and firecrackers, the Chinese government will introduce new, stricter safety standards from May 1, including limits on the amount of gunpowder they can contain.
A minor who had undergone correctional education was transferred to the same school as the victim, prompting a KMT legislator to call for improvements to the system.
A business owner whose long-term tax arrears had led to a travel ban discovered the restriction just before an overseas trip and hurriedly paid more than 2 million Taiwan dollars in outstanding payments in a lump sum.
Companies mentioned：法務部行政執行署彰化分署
Lithuania has announced plans to advance an “Economic Cooperation Action Plan” with Taiwan, aiming to strengthen cooperation in high-tech and semiconductor fields. The two sides are coordinating ahead of a signing in early June.
Public transportation carried 321,000 people during this year’s Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage, up 11.14% from the previous year.
Companies mentioned：台鐵 (台湾鉄路)、高鐵 (台湾高速鉄路)
A man suffering from recurring upper abdominal pain caused by irregular eating habits was diagnosed with multiple gallstones. National Cheng Kung University Hospital treated him with minimally invasive surgery, and doctors urged people to maintain regular habits and seek medical attention early.
Companies mentioned：成大醫院
A former senior police official was sentenced to 1 year and 4 months in prison after being convicted in a case in which actor Wang Ta-lu allegedly asked the official, through an acquaintance, to obtain personal information illegally.
Taiwan’s 農業部 rebutted claims that standardized contracts for pet grooming are difficult to implement, calling them a misunderstanding. It said trust guarantees for prepaid amounts of at least 10,000 yuan are intended to promote a healthier industry, not to prioritize penalties, and that it is actively working with financial institutions.
Companies mentioned：農業部
Amid debate over Starlink（星鏈）’s entry into Taiwan, opposition parties proposed easing restrictions on foreign investment. The NCC said operations are possible under current law if certain conditions are met, while the Ministry of Digital Affairs suggested there was room for negotiations.
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、Amazon (亞馬遜)、國家通訊傳播委員會 (NCC)、數位發展部 (數發部)、立法院
Police determined that the incident in which Taiwan People’s Party politician Ko Wen-je was sprayed with pepper spray resulted from an accidental discharge by a police precinct chief. But the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taichung City Council caucus pointed to numerous suspicious aspects, including the delay in announcing the incident, and called for the truth to be established.
Companies mentioned：台湾民衆党、民主進歩党（民進党）、台中市政府、台中市警察局
The Taiwan Stock Exchange, in cooperation with the Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange, has launched an ecosystem restoration project in a forest in Yilan. The project will promote biodiversity by installing artificial nest boxes and enhance the value of natural carbon sinks. It is intended to serve as a model for encouraging companies to invest in natural capital.
Companies mentioned：台湾証券取引所 (TWSE)、台湾炭素権取引所 (TCX)
From May 1, corruption by employees of private companies in China will be punished under the same standards as corruption by public officials. A new judicial interpretation lowers the threshold for criminal penalties for offenses such as bribery to 30,000 yuan, signaling a tougher stance on corporate governance and the fight against corruption.
Companies mentioned：中国新聞週刊
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te postponed a visit to the African ally Eswatini because of Chinese interference. The president conveyed his congratulations and apology to the king by phone, and stressed that the two countries’ friendly ties would not be shaken by external pressure, but would instead grow stronger.
Companies mentioned：民進黨
Ho Tsung-hsun, convener of the environmental meeting platform, clarified that he never said President Lai Ching-te would restart nuclear power based on public opinion. He stressed that Lai only mentioned a 民進黨 poll showing six in ten people support nuclear power, while any decision on restarting would be made by experts under three conditions. This corrects inaccurate media reports.
Companies mentioned：聯合報、民進黨
Amid rising geopolitical risks, funds flowed into technology stocks. Led by the information and communications sector, the Nikkei average hit a record high.
The cooking show「型男大主廚」, hosted by Taiwanese entertainer Tseng Kuo-cheng, marked its 20th anniversary, setting a new record for cooking shows in Taiwan. Tseng also revealed that a recent health check found his cancer marker was slightly elevated.
A gunboat belonging to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fired on a container ship off the coast of Oman, damaging its bridge but causing no casualties. The incident has again heightened regional tensions as ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran stall.
Companies mentioned：英国海事貿易オペレーション (UKMTO)、イラン革命防衛隊 (IRGC)
The number of newborns in South Korea in February this year rose 13.6% from a year earlier to about 23,000, the highest for that month in 7 years. The increase is thought to be due to a rise in birth rates among women in their 30s and expanded policies such as parental leave and reduced working hours.
Companies mentioned：国家統計機構 (国家統計庁)、少子高齢社会委員会、雇用労働部、News1
The head of a police substation in Chiayi City, Taiwan, was reassigned to a non-supervisory position over suspected dereliction of duty and visits to an inappropriate venue where women provide entertainment.
Companies mentioned：嘉義市警察局、中央社
On Earth Day, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim released a photograph of Taiwan taken from space by a Taiwanese-American NASA astronaut and expressed Taiwan’s commitment to sustainable development.
Companies mentioned：NASA
Original頼清徳総統のエスワティニ訪問が第三国の飛行許可取り消しにより延期された件について、国民党の鄭麗文氏が政府の外交政策を痛烈に批判した。
Companies mentioned：国民党、民進党、中華民国政府
About 5 months after a massive fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, residents visited the site to sort through their belongings. The report depicts their conflicting feelings of grief and anger at the devastation inside their homes.
Companies mentioned：香港政府、Apple
After a New Taipei City resident reported illegal parking, someone misused the resident’s personal information to order a large quantity of pizza. A police investigation found that the culprit was an officer at the duty command center that received the report, and the officer was referred to prosecutors.
Companies mentioned：新北市政府警察局蘆洲分局、新北地檢署、中央社
Concerns have been raised about the narrow width of the motorcycle-only lane on the Danjiang Bridge, scheduled to open on May 12, and the safety of emergency transport. New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih stressed that safety comes first and said emergency response drills would be held before the bridge opens.
Companies mentioned：新北市政府、新北市警局、交通部公路局、中央社
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has unveiled「AI都知事Yuriko」, a generative AI avatar modeled on Governor Yuriko Koike, and begun an initiative to deliver information about metropolitan government in multiple languages.
Companies mentioned：東京都政府、X（旧Twitter）、中央社
An unusual accident occurred during a Type 10 tank firing exercise conducted by the 陸上自衛隊 in Oita Prefecture, Japan, when a shell exploded inside the turret. 3 personnel were killed and 1 was injured.
Companies mentioned：防衛省、陸上自衛隊
Auto parts maker 華勝-KY announced that it won orders from a major U.S. automaker in the first quarter and will begin construction of a plant in Mexico in the second half of this year. Its Mexico business is expected to grow to a scale comparable to its China business.
Companies mentioned：華勝-KY、理想、蔚來、小鵬、奇瑞、長城、Ford、GM、Toyota、Honda
Taiwan’s stock market rose 273.36 points today to close at 37878.47. The 3 major institutional investor groups—foreign and mainland Chinese investors, investment trusts and dealers—were net buyers of more than NT$16 billion in total.
Companies mentioned：中央社
Liu Chiu-tung, the former mayor of Yuanli Township in Miaoli County, was sentenced in the first trial to 5 years and 6 months in prison and 6 years in prison for 2 corruption offenses, after being accused of accepting a total of NT$8 million in bribes over the construction of a columbarium.
Companies mentioned：九景室內裝修實業有限公司、久順興室內裝修有限公司、建築師事務所
Education groups have raised concerns that a proposed major revision to Taiwan’s「Child and Youth Welfare and Rights Protection Act」, the first in 15 years, would “undermine teachers’ educational rights.” The Ministry of Health and Welfare said in response that the standards apply not only to schools but also to all settings, including homes and cram schools.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部 社会及家庭署、全国教師工会総連合会（全教総）
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Companies mentioned：KelpDAO、LayerZero、CoinDesk、国連
At Malaysia’s defense exhibition, DSA 2026, cybersecurity and counter-drone systems displayed by Taiwanese companies drew attention from military and government officials across Southeast Asia. Their value as a “non-red supply chain” was emphasized.
Companies mentioned：勤晁科技 (Groundhog Technologies)、合勤科技 (Zyxel)
Kazuyuki Katayama, representative of the 日本台湾交流協会, gave a lecture at National Taiwan Normal University. He praised Taiwan’s democratization and said Taiwan’s future should be decided by the 23 million people of Taiwan. He also stressed the vital importance of Japan-Taiwan relations and support for peace in the Taiwan Strait.
Companies mentioned：日本台湾交流協会
As opinion polling for a「blue-white alliance」between the KMT and Taiwan People’s Party begins ahead of the New Taipei City mayoral election, Mayor Hou Yu-ih emphasized his confidence in Lee Sichuan. DPP politician Su Chiao-hui touted rising support, while Taiwan People’s Party politician Huang Kuo-chang appealed for support.
Companies mentioned：中国国民党、民主進歩党、台湾民衆党、新呈工業
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Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、聯発科 (MediaTek)、鴻海 (Foxconn)、信驊 (Aspeed)、台達電、雙鴻、奇鋐
On the dispute over the price paid for electricity from the Taipei Feitsui Reservoir, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an emphasized honoring the contract and cooperating on power sharing. Following the 監察院’s criticism of the low price, the city plans to hold appropriate discussions with Taipower.
Companies mentioned：台湾電力 (Taipower)、翡翠水庫管理局、監察院、審計部
At a shareholder meeting of Genovate Biotechnology, a merger proposal through a share swap with EirGenix was approved by a majority. Genovate will become a wholly owned subsidiary of EirGenix and be delisted. Support from the National Development Fund was key to the approval, and the companies aim to build a U.S.-Taiwan integrated biomedicine platform.
Companies mentioned：易威生醫 (Evive)、強生製薬 (Johnson Pharma)、国家発展基金 (NDF)
The 18th「Two Lakes Forum」was held in Nantou County. County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua was asked by the media about the postponement of President Lai Ching-te’s diplomatic visit due to Chinese interference, but declined to answer and focused on the forum’s exchanges.
Companies mentioned：南投県政府、杭州市政府
The Strait of Hormuz has been closed amid the war in the Middle East, causing a loss of at least 1 billion barrels of supply in the global oil market. The world’s largest oil trader issued a warning and voiced concern about widespread price increases caused by disruption to energy supply chains.
Companies mentioned：ヴィトル・グループ (Vitol)、貢ウォル・グループ (Gunvor)、トフィギュラ (Trafigura)
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs is introducing civic tech into its disaster prevention system. In July, it will release the first set of “digital components,” including a LINE reporting program, aiming to improve disaster response through public-private collaboration.
Companies mentioned：デジタル発展部 (MODA)
DPP legislator Huang Jie, who is seeking election as chair of the party’s Kaohsiung City chapter, visited legislator Lai Jui-lung, the party’s candidate for Kaohsiung mayor. They highlighted their unity as “the strongest support team” ahead of the 2026 election.
Companies mentioned：民主進歩党 (DPP)
The Israeli military decided to detain for 30 days and remove from combat duties 2 soldiers who destroyed a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon. After the destruction went viral on social media, the military said the act “runs counter to IDF values” and worked with the local community to replace the statue.
Companies mentioned：法新社 (AFP)、X (旧Twitter)
Anthropic’s latest AI model,「Mythos」, was found to have been accessed without authorization while it was available to a limited group. Anthropic has launched an investigation. In Japan, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is scheduled to discuss the model with major banks.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、三井住友フィナンシャル・グループ、みずほフィナンシャル・グループ、Bloomberg、Reuters
Taiwan Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu is scheduled to lead a cross-party delegation to France and the United Kingdom from May 9 to 17. The trip aims to promote parliamentary diplomacy and attend the European Federation of Taiwan Chambers of Commerce’s general assembly, providing an important diplomatic opportunity to deepen ties between Taiwan and Europe.
Companies mentioned：ヨーロッパ台湾商会連合総会 (ETCC)、国民党、民進党、民衆党
Taichung City Councilor Yang Tien-chung proposed extending the opening hours of the tourist service center at Taichung International Airport. With night flights accounting for about 38% of all flights, he said closing the center at 6 p.m. leaves it inadequately equipped to serve international passengers.
Companies mentioned：星宇航空 (Starlux)、香港快運 (HK Express)、國泰航空 (Cathay Pacific)、澳門航空 (Air Macau)、長榮航空 (EVA Air)、虎航 (Tigerair)
OriginalNBAプレーオフ1回戦で、ロサンゼルス・レイカーズのレブロン・ジェームズが28得点、8リバウンド、7アシストを記録し、チームを101対94でヒューストン・ロケッツに勝利させ、シリーズを2勝0敗としました。
Companies mentioned：ロサンゼルス・レイカーズ、ヒューストン・ロケッツ
Original経済部長の龔明鑫は、中東情勢が緊迫する中、台湾の原油調達と輸送は正常であり、5月には4〜5隻の油槽船が到着予定であると発表しました。原油供給源は米国に大幅に転換され、地政学的リスクを低減しています。
Companies mentioned：中油、台塑化
The 中国人民解放軍’s 133rd Fleet concluded exercises in the western Pacific and returned via Japan’s Yonaguni Channel. The move demonstrated regional tensions and military presence.
Companies mentioned：中国人民解放軍、日本自衛隊
The Environmental Management Administration and 嘉義県政府 held a rally in Lucao Township to launch efforts to eradicate mosquito larvae that cause dengue fever. County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang urged residents to dispose of water-filled containers and other items left outdoors.
Companies mentioned：環境部環境管理署、嘉義県政府、聖家病院
To mark the 100th anniversary of the naming of Ponlai rice, the Ministry of Agriculture held a commemorative rice-planting ceremony in Zhuzihu, Yangmingshan. Japanese agricultural experts and the great-grandson of Japanese engineer Jin Suenaga, who developed Ponlai rice, also attended, celebrating agricultural exchange and historical ties between Taiwan and Japan.
Li Nanyang, Taiwan’s representative to Slovakia, said the region of Central and Eastern Europe had significant potential for development in tourism and the semiconductor industry. The war has made it difficult to obtain airline tickets, and other airlines are expected to enter the market in the future.
Taiwan’s TAIEX broke above 38000 for the first time, and closed at a record high of 37878.47. Hon Hai and MediaTek led the market.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、鴻海 (Hon Hai)、聯發科 (MediaTek)、台達電 (Delta Electronics)
Original5月の台湾株価指数先物取引が158ポイント上昇し、38206ポイントで取引を終えました。現物市場も273.36ポイント上昇し、37878.47ポイントで引けました。これは台湾の株式市場が好調であることを示しています。
Taiwan’s stock market rose 273.36 points on the 22nd to close at 37,878.47. Trading volume reached NT$946 billion.
Companies mentioned：統一、聯電、力積電、台玻、友達、中華化、奕力-KY、晟銘電、辛耘、微矽電子-創、森崴能源、雙鍵、永崴投控、倍利科、譁裕
As the European Union (EU) called for avoiding the politicization of airspace management, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused China of politically exploiting its airspace management authority to obstruct the president’s visit, undermining regional aviation safety and normal diplomatic exchanges.
Original台北株式市場は273.36ポイント上昇し、5月電子期と金融期もそれぞれ13.7ポイント、2.4ポイント上昇しました。電子期貨と金融期貨はともに現物に対して正の価格差を維持しています。
A 7-meter stainless-steel monument honoring a hero who saved people during a flood 181 years ago will be built in Yunlin County.
Companies mentioned：雲林県政府
Insufficient fruit intake among Taiwanese elementary school students is becoming a serious problem. Experts recommend adding fruit such as kiwi to breakfast to boost immunity.
Companies mentioned：台湾小児感染症医学会、董氏基金会
A papyrus bearing text from Homer’s epic poem the Iliad was discovered in the abdomen of a mummy in Egypt dating back about 1600 years. It is the first known case of Greek literature being used in embalming, a discovery that reshapes understanding of ancient funerary practices.
Companies mentioned：The Independent (独立報)、バルセロナ大学 (University of Barcelona)
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Africa was postponed after a third country revoked flight permission under pressure from China. Paraguay and other countries with diplomatic ties to Taiwan strongly condemned China, and the issue is drawing attention as an example of international coercion.
Companies mentioned：中央社
The Presidential Office denied reports that President Lai Ching-te had discussed the “legal restart of nuclear power plants” at a meeting with environmental groups. It stressed that nuclear power policy is based on 3 principles: “ensuring safety,” “waste disposal” and “social consensus.”
Companies mentioned：聯合報
民進党 demanded an apology, accusing Huang Kuo-chang of making baseless allegations over the accidental firing of pepper spray at Ko Wen-je.
Companies mentioned：民進党、民衆党
Ahead of Mother’s Day, 彰化県田尾郷農会 launched a carnation preorder campaign. To encourage consumers to buy early and stabilize farmers’ income, the flowers are being offered at a special price of 20 yuan, down from the regular price of 30 yuan.
Companies mentioned：彰化県田尾郷農会
Munetaka Murakami of the シカゴ・ホワイトソックス hit a home run for 4 consecutive games, setting a new rookie record for a Japanese player.
Companies mentioned：シカゴ・ホワイトソックス、アリゾナ・ダイヤモンドバックス、ロサンゼルス・ドジャース
China is deepening its economic and trade ties with Africa. A U.S. lawmaker said the cancellation of President Lai’s Africa visit under pressure from China was an example of “debt diplomacy,” in which China uses its economic power as a weapon.
Companies mentioned：海外開発研究所 (ODI)
Original教皇レオ14世がアフリカ歴訪の終盤に赤道ギニアを訪問し、劣悪な環境の刑務所などを視察。「法の支配と正義」への尽力を強く呼びかけた。
3 employees at a chemical company in Hukou, Hsinchu County, stole about 62,000 kilograms of cobalt worth about NT$63.27 million. 1 was indicted and 2 are wanted. An assistant manager who allegedly tried to cover up the theft was also indicted.
Companies mentioned：某化学会社
The Legislative Yuan discussed the Coast Guard Administration’s response to China’s “gray-zone” tactics. The coast guard chief stressed that it has a complete SOP and is responding appropriately with an approach of “not provoking, but not showing weakness.”
Companies mentioned：海洋委員会、中国海事局、中国海警局
新竹市政府, working with the Life and Active Living Support Association, has launched a free handcycle rental service for people with disabilities. The service provides opportunities for exercise through individual training and supports improvements in physical function.
Companies mentioned：新竹市政府、生命勵樂活輔健會
A stone monument concerning the establishment of Kinmen Prison in the early years of the Republic of China, more than 100 years ago, has been rediscovered and rebuilt along the wall of the Qing Kinmen Garrison Commander’s Office.
Companies mentioned：金門県文化局、金門歴史民俗博物館
Ouyang Rong, a death-row inmate whose death sentence was finalized for murdering and dismembering a woman in the real estate business in Kaohsiung, died of illness in January this year. The prosecutor-general took the unusual step of filing an extraordinary appeal after her death, citing flaws in the trial.
Companies mentioned：法務部矯正署高雄第二監獄、最高檢察署、憲法法庭、台灣高等法院高雄分院、橋頭地方檢察署
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled that requiring the display of the “Ten Commandments” in Texas public schools is constitutional.
Companies mentioned：アメリカ自由人権協会（ACLU）
ミライアル株式会社 filed its securities report for the 58th fiscal year. The report details steady business operations centered on its semiconductor container business and its financial position through January 2026. Progress on capital investment in response to trends in the semiconductor market is drawing attention.
株式会社ストレージ王 filed its securities report for the 16th fiscal year. The report noted an acceleration in new store openings amid growth in the self-storage market and the maintenance of high occupancy rates. Its real estate consulting business is also performing steadily.
森ヒルズリート投資法人 filed its securities report for the 39th fiscal year. The report detailed a record of stable real estate management focused on central Tokyo office buildings and a high level of distributions.
Companies mentioned：森ビル株式会社（スポンサー）
株式会社アルトナー filed its securities report for the 64th fiscal year. The report detailed growth in its engineer staffing business and its talent supply system for the automotive and semiconductor industries. Strengthening the development of DX talent is key.
Companies mentioned：トヨタ自動車、ソニー
株式会社光・彩 filed its securities report for the 59th fiscal year. It disclosed financial results and market strategy for its jewelry manufacturing and sales business, reflecting trends in demand for high-quality jewelry.
株式会社トラース・オン・プロダクト released its securities report for the 32nd fiscal year. It is accelerating its shift to a SaaS-based recurring-revenue business centered on IoT solutions and its “AIrux8” electricity-saving solution.
Companies mentioned：加藤ビル関係
株式会社ＴＯＫＹＯ ＢＡＳＥ published its securities report for the 18th fiscal year. It aims to become the world’s leading apparel company through solid domestic growth, expansion into Asia and North America, and the recruitment of top talent through attractive compensation.
Companies mentioned：なし
株式会社テクノロジーズ filed its securities report for the 12th fiscal year. It is accelerating growth across 3 core businesses—AI and DX support, SaaS, and renewable energy—and continuing to expand its business through strategic M&A.
Companies mentioned：グループ子会社各社