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ヴァレオ will exhibit at Auto China 2026 and showcase its latest technologies in electrification, autonomous driving and intelligent lighting, designed with “China Speed” for the Chinese market.
Companies mentioned：ヴァレオ、Xpeng、Appotronics
PIMCO won awards in 2 categories at the “2026 U.S. モーニングスター Awards”: the Outstanding Portfolio Manager award for Jerome Schneider and the Firm-Wide Exemplary Stewardship award.
Companies mentioned：モーニングスター
Shibuya beauty clinic THE BEAUTE CLINIC has decided to add a second “LDM Triple” medical device after its proprietary “KIDA program” received a strong response and was used by a cumulative total of 860 people in 9 months since the clinic opened.
Companies mentioned：wellcomet社
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Companies mentioned：一乗寺、五領認定こども園、梶原ピッコロ保育園、和光認定こども園
Dyson is reviving its original “bladeless fan,” launched in 2009, as the “Dyson Cool CF1 Fan,” with upgraded features.
ドルトンスクール名古屋校, part of 河合塾グループ, will hold a special Golden Week program for preschool and elementary school students on April 30 and May 1, 2026.
Companies mentioned：河合塾グループ、河合塾学園、ドルトンスクール名古屋校
OriginalBunkamura主催の若手俳優育成所「コクーン アクターズ スタジオ」が第3期生の開講式を実施。20名の受講生が1年間の多彩なレッスンを開始し、12月には発表公演を予定。
Companies mentioned：Bunkamura、あやめ十八番、振付稼業air:man
株式会社Rosette＋ has begun offering fully custom-made wheelchairs for dogs, combining the knowledge of senior-dog caregivers with the craftsmanship of Higashiosaka. Designed as more than just assistive devices, they help senior dogs regain the joy of walking and also serve as rehabilitation aids.
Himeji rich pork-bone ramen brand “Ramen Zundoya,” operated by 株式会社ZUND, will open “Aeon Mall Kobe Kita,” its first food-court location, on April 24, 2026. The opening will bring its total to 25 locations in Hyogo Prefecture, its birthplace, and 112 locations nationwide, accelerating its community-focused expansion.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ZUND、イオンモール株式会社
Studist identified potential for Actus to reduce work by about 10,000 hours over 2 years through business assessment and simplification support. By organizing decision-making work and operational tasks into distinct layers, it is promoting lean operations that enable employees to focus on creative work.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アクタス
GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae and Majisemi will hold a webinar explaining how to counter ransomware attacks targeting externally exposed assets and optimize vulnerability management costs with a limited budget.
Companies mentioned：GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ株式会社、株式会社オープンソース活用研究所、マジセミ株式会社
Morisawa Inc. will end new registrations for its TypeSquare web font service in November 2025 and stop accepting renewals in November 2027, transitioning users to its successor, Morisawa Fonts.
The Higher Education Union has accused Nanya Institute of Technology of allegedly unfairly dismissing a faculty member. The faculty member claims it was retaliation following witness questioning, while the school says the action was appropriate and based on the person’s lack of ability and relevant regulations.
Companies mentioned：南亞技術學院 (南亜技術学院)、高教工會、教育部、調查局
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, a special envoy for U.S. President Trump proposed that FIFA exclude Iran from the World Cup and have Italy take its place.
Companies mentioned：FIFA (国際サッカー連盟)、AFC (アジアサッカー連盟)、FIGC (イタリアサッカー連盟)
A labor union in Kaohsiung City staged a protest, accusing the city’s Labor Affairs Bureau of favoring employers. The bureau presented data in response, saying its rate of imposing penalties is above the national average.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府、高雄市勞工局 (高雄市労働局)、高雄市獨立總工會、勞動部
Indonesia has passed a new law to provide legal protection for about 5 million domestic workers, following 22 years of debate.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs said that the “water consumption compensation fee” demanded by the Feitsui Reservoir from Taiwan Power Company does not apply between government agencies.
Companies mentioned：台湾電力（台電）、台北市政府、台北翡翠水庫管理局
Chiayi City Mayor Huang Min-hui visited Singapore and toured SMRT and Grab to deepen her knowledge of smart cities and transportation.
Companies mentioned：新加坡地鐵有限公司（SMRT）、Grab
The U.S. Department of Defense estimates that clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz will take 6 months. High oil prices are expected to persist through the midterm elections.
Companies mentioned：米国防総省（ペンタゴン）、米国自動車協会（AAA）、米中央軍
Anju Street in Taipei became the first completed case nationwide under the Ministry of the Interior’s National Land Management Agency’s “Street Doctor Program.” Improvements including sidewalk upgrades brought satisfaction to 70%.
Companies mentioned：内政部国土管理署、台北市交通局、台北市新建工程処
Taiwan's 労働部 announced a 6.46% increase in labor insurance pension benefits for 6 fiscal years, in line with the rise in the consumer price index. About 770,000 people will benefit.
Companies mentioned：労働部、中央社
Original台湾政府は安全保障上の懸念から、公的機関での中国製アプリ「高徳地図」の使用を禁止した。5月にリスク評価を公表する。
Companies mentioned：高徳地図
The Legislative Yuan's Internal Administration Committee passed an initial review of draft amendments to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act that would ease restrictions on the eligibility of people given suspended sentences to run for office.
Companies mentioned：立法院內政委員會、內政部、中選會
Food safety concerns have emerged over a quarantine measure for US potatoes imported for processing that calls for discarding only sprouted potatoes individually. The head of 衛福部 said the measure is based on international standards and science.
Companies mentioned：衛福部、食藥署 (食薬署)、農業部、行政院
According to a survey by the Juzhan magazine, average presale home prices in Taipei in 2025 fell 3%, while those in New Taipei and Taoyuan rose by more than 10%.
Companies mentioned：住展雜誌
Original立法院で離婚制度（慰謝料や別居期間の要件）に関する民法改正案が審議された。意見の対立があり、公聴会を開き専門家の意見を聴取することとなった。
Companies mentioned：行政院、司法院、法務部、立法院
Former Taiwan People's Party chairman 柯文哲 campaigned for 宜蘭 County commissioner candidate 陳琬恵 at a traditional local market.
Companies mentioned：台灣民眾黨
The 行政院 expressed concern following reports that opposition parties had agreed to a proposal to cap the 1.25 trillion yuan special defense budget proposed by the 行政院 at 800 billion yuan.
Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院、国民党、民眾党 (民衆党)、国防部
The 民進党 raised security concerns about the signal countdown feature of the Chinese app “高徳地図（Amap）.” It is calling on the government to take strict action, including banning its use.
Companies mentioned：民進党、国民党、数発部 (デジタル発展部)、陸委会、内政部
Tainan Mayor 黃偉哲 visited the Philippine sister city of Cavite City. He aims to strengthen practical cooperation in trade, tourism and education.
Companies mentioned：台南市政府、甲美地市 (カヴィテ市)
Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission has added false advertising using generative AI to its monitoring targets starting this year.
Companies mentioned：公平交易委員会（公平会）、衛生福利部（衛福部）、立法院
Amid rising costs due to the Middle East conflict, major Taiwanese shipping companies, including 陽明海運, will raise cargo surcharges (GRI) starting May 15.
Companies mentioned：陽明海運、萬海航運、長栄海運（エバーグリーン）
SK hynix's operating profit for the first quarter surged to about 4 times its year-earlier level, demonstrating the strength of demand for AI memory chips.
Companies mentioned：SK海力士（SK Hynix）、輝達（Nvidia）、三星電子（Samsung Electronics）、集邦科技（TrendForce）
The US-Israeli war against Iran entered its 54th day, and Iran is maintaining its closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued US naval blockade. This has pushed up oil prices.
Companies mentioned：Fox News、国連、ヒズボラ、ハマス
A township representative surnamed 葉 in Fuxing Township, Changhua County, was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of hitting an 86-year-old woman with a car and fleeing the scene. Police found no evidence of drunk driving.
Companies mentioned：彰化縣警察局鹿港分局、台灣彰化地方檢察署、中央社
Taitung County will hold the “Most Beautiful Starry Sky Concert in Taitung” 8 times from June through August. Performances by Golden Melody Award-winning singers and collaborations with local agricultural products are among the highlights.
Companies mentioned：台東縣政府、金曲歌手 (洪佩瑜, 孫淑媚, 陳建年)
US President Trump faces the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Act on May 1 over military action against Iran. Pressure is mounting, including from within the 共和党, for him to end military action without congressional approval.
Companies mentioned：米国議会、共和党、民主党
It emerged that the Chinese navigation app “高徳地図” can display the seconds remaining at traffic lights in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, raising concerns about information leaks. The transportation bureau denied any data leak after an internal investigation.
Companies mentioned：高徳地図
British Prime Minister Starmer has faced criticism over appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, and members of the ruling 労働党 have publicly called for his resignation for the first time.
Companies mentioned：英国政府、労働党
Taiwan's Asian Games inspection delegation visited the wrestling venue for the Nagoya Asian Games, which will be held in September. Chairman 張聡栄 spoke of his determination to win the team's first medal.
Companies mentioned：中華民国角力協会、運動部
After receiving a complaint from a middle school student, Yunlin County police arrested a drug dealer accused of getting the student's parents addicted to drugs.
Companies mentioned：雲林県警察局、雲林県政府
Peru's acting President Balcázar suspended the purchase of F-16 fighter jets from the United States, prompting the foreign minister and defense minister to resign in protest.
Companies mentioned：ペルー政府、米国政府
Original台湾台北外国為替市場で、新台湾ドル（NTD）対米ドル（USD）レートが1台湾セント下落し、正午時点で31.55元となった。取引高は8.42億米ドル。
Companies mentioned：台北外匯市場、中央社
A pair of red-crowned cranes, “KIKA” and “BIG,” successfully hatched a chick at the 台北市立動物園 for the first time in 4 years.
Companies mentioned：台北市立動物園、日本北海道釧路動物園
To address the energy shock caused by the Middle East war, the 米国財務省 is considering currency swap agreements with allies in the Middle East and Asia.
Companies mentioned：米国財務省、米国連邦準備制度理事会（Fed）、国際通貨基金（IMF）、世界銀行（WB）
Original台湾行政院が中東情勢による原油高対策として、5月から9万台の合法タクシーに対し最大6000元のガソリン代補助を実施する。
Officials from Taiwan's Asian Games boxing team inspected the venue in Nagoya. Concerned about the distance from the venue, they booked a nearby private gym exclusively for the athletes.
After donations for the infant of a police officer who died after giving birth exceeded expectations, Taipei's Zhongzheng First Precinct moved the donations into a trust account and stopped accepting further contributions.
Companies mentioned：台北市警察局中正第一分局
US President Trump said there was “no deadline” for ending the conflict with Iran, denying any intention to bring it to an early close with the midterm elections in mind.
Companies mentioned：CNN、Fox News
Original米国産加工用ジャガイモの輸入検疫を巡る懸念に対し、台湾の石崇良・衛生福利部長が科学的な抽出検査の妥当性を説明した。
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部、農業部、食薬署
A high school girl was attacked by an unknown man while walking home from school in Tainan and nearly dragged away. Police are searching for the man.
US Navy Secretary Phelan was dismissed, and 曹洪 took over as acting secretary. The move is believed to have stemmed from his direct proposal to President Trump on a shipbuilding plan.
Companies mentioned：米国国防総省、米国海軍
童子瑋, the 民進党 candidate for Keelung mayor, announced short-, medium- and long-term policies to improve transportation in the city.
Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture stressed that US potatoes imported for processing would be returned or destroyed if they were sprouted or exceeded the standard for solanine.
A former security guard at Changhua Hospital has resumed volunteering there, carrying the memory of his daughter, who died in a traffic accident.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部彰化病院
Under Taiwan's high school admission system without entrance exams, applications to change school district for students seeking to attend a high school outside the district of their graduating middle school will be accepted from April 23 to 30.
Companies mentioned：教育部
The Trump administration is expected to reclassify marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3. This would ease restrictions on medical marijuana research, sending related stocks sharply higher.
Companies mentioned：Canopy Growth、Tilray
China's economic growth was 5% in the first quarter, but growth in real incomes has not kept pace. Experts are urging the government to introduce measures to increase incomes promptly.
Companies mentioned：国家統計局、中国銀河証券、中国社会科学院、中国人民大学、国家発改委国家情報中心
Taiwan will lower the age for older drivers to renew their licenses from 75 to 70, with the change taking effect on May 31. Those who voluntarily surrender their licenses will be eligible for transportation subsidies.
Companies mentioned：交通部、公路局
Meta's interactive AI analysis tool “Meta AI Business Assistant” has been made available for testing in several regions, including Taiwan, and supports Traditional Chinese.
Companies mentioned：Meta、Facebook
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games will be held in Beijing starting August 22. Events focused on practical applications, including household chores and factory work, have been added.
Taiwan's stock market briefly hit a record high of 38921 before falling under profit-taking. Electronics and traditional industry stocks were weak, and the closing level fell below the 5-day moving average.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、台達電 (Delta Electronics)、聯發科 (MediaTek)、廣達 (Quanta)、信驊 (ASPEED)
Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission said its review of Grab's application to acquire foodpanda Taiwan is currently at the stage of requesting supplementary materials. Concerns over market competition and workers' rights are being closely watched because Uber is a major shareholder in Grab.
Companies mentioned：Grab、foodpanda、Uber、公平交易委員会
China's Ministry of State Security disclosed a case in which a vice president of a rare earth company leaked state secrets overseas after being lured by financial incentives, sounding an alarm over information security.
Following the government's decision to freeze salaries for civil servants and teachers, the 全国教育産業総工会 called for a comprehensive review of compensation, including increases to base pay as well as special allowances.
Companies mentioned：行政院、全国教育産業総工会
China's economy weathered Trump's tariffs, but rising logistics costs caused by the Middle East war are hitting manufacturers hard, and Beijing hopes the war will end soon, the BBC reported.
Companies mentioned：BBC、チャタムハウス (Chatham House)
Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission said it investigated 37 businesses over a shortage of plastic shopping bags, but found no cartel behavior such as unjustified price hikes or refusal to supply.
Companies mentioned：公平交易委員会（公取委）、台湾高等検察署
According to U.S. media, the Trump administration is drawing up a list that divides NATO allies into “good kids” and “bad kids” based on their cooperation in the war with Iran.
Companies mentioned：POLITICO、NATO
Taiwan’s 中央大学 announced plans to invest about 1 billion Taiwan dollars to recruit outstanding faculty from Taiwan and abroad, in response to a wave of professor retirements and global competition for talent.
Companies mentioned：中央大学、教育部、台湾大学、清華大学
In the NBA playoffs, デトロイト・ピストンズ defeated オーランド・マジック 98-83, ending an 11-game home losing streak that had continued since 2008. Cunningham led the team with 27 points.
Companies mentioned：デトロイト・ピストンズ、オーランド・マジック
李灝宇 of MLB’s Tigers has been called up to the majors. He is looking to establish himself in the majors after seizing a chance to start by making the most of his strength against left-handed pitchers.
Companies mentioned：デトロイト・タイガース、ヒューストン・アストロズ、シンシナティ・レッズ、ボストン・レッドソックス、ミルウォーキー・ブルワーズ、カンザスシティ・ロイヤルズ
The Tainan District Prosecutors Office indicted a man in connection with a case in Tainan City in February this year, in which he used drugs and drove without a license before fleeing police and crashing, leaving 5 children who were passengers dead or injured.
Companies mentioned：台南地檢署、台南地方法院
Lin Huangjiao, a preserver of the traditional Taiwanese craft of Taitung rush-grass weaving, has died at the age of 95. The Ministry of Culture honored her achievements by presenting her with a commendation.
Companies mentioned：文化部文化資産局、台東県政府
A South Korean university professor said the popular Korean drama “The 21st Century’s Lord and Lady” (working title) is being watched illegally in China. With no legal way to watch it because Disney+ has not officially launched in China, more than 10,000 people have already rated it on China’s largest review site.
Companies mentioned：Disney+、豆瓣 (Douban)、百度 (Baidu)
Taiwanese pitcher Deng Kai-wei of MLB’s ヒューストン・アストロズ could move to the starting rotation after posting strong results as a reliever. The possibility comes amid a series of departures from the starting rotation.
Companies mentioned：ヒューストン・アストロズ、洛杉磯天使隊（ロサンゼルス・エンゼルス）
China and Cambodia held their first “2+2” strategic dialogue between their foreign and defense ministers in Phnom Penh. The 2 countries reached broad agreement on bilateral relations and security cooperation, and reaffirmed their strong friendship.
Companies mentioned：中新社
Two men from a funeral company and a waste disposal business were arrested and detained with visitation prohibited on suspicion of illegally dumping about 5 tons of joss-paper ash in the mountainous areas of Xindian and Shiding in New Taipei City.
Companies mentioned：保七總隊刑事警察大隊、新北市警察局新店分局、新北市環保局、台北地檢署、台北地方法院
Jelly Beans Group Co., Ltd. filed its securities report for the 36th fiscal period, covering February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026.
インテル・コーポレーション filed a foreign company report with Japan’s Financial Services Agency. This is a legal procedure through which foreign companies disclose their business conditions and financial information in the Japanese market, and serves as an important source of information for investors.
Companies mentioned：インテル・コーポレーション