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SalesDex Inc. has launched SalesDex Flex, an on-demand sales and customer support service available by the 1-project, 1-Call and 1-hour unit. With no initial fee and immediate availability, it helps companies address short-term sales staffing shortages.
Akiba Tech Connect will hold the “1st Re-ROBO Fess 2026 in Akiba” free of charge at Belle Salle Akihabara on May 16, 2026. People involved in robotics and drones will gather to foster new connections and innovation.
Companies mentioned：能登復興支援ネットワーク、独立行政法人国立高専機構、INPIT、西武信用金庫、一般社団法人微細加工工業会、株式会社加賀電子、千代田区、関東経済産業局、ROBOCHIP、ヒューロビント、ユカイ工学、東京工芸大学からくり工房、帝京大学理工学部、京都先端科学大学、ロボカバー、㈱JEPLAN、㈱キャニコム、グッドスマイルカンパニー、折り紙ヒコーキ協会、COEDOビール
NTT Urban Development will open a model room on April 25, 2026, for its new condominium Wellith Funabashi Kitanarashino, currently under development in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リンクジャパン、アイホン株式会社、ノーリツ株式会社、株式会社石勝エクステリア
Original千葉大学関連スタートアップのHiSR株式会社が、FUNDINNOを通じて株式投資型クラウドファンディングを実施し、オンライン事業説明会を開催します。
Companies mentioned：HiSR株式会社、FUNDINNO、千葉大学
Sankei Studio has unveiled “NOIR BRIDE,” a new bridal visual centered on black, at its Asahikawa branch. Reinterpreting the traditional image of pure white, it presents a sophisticated, fashion-forward world.
Illumia Tech Inc. has officially launched Illumia Guide, an AI assistant for patient explanations at clinics. By loading in-house manuals, it reduces inconsistencies in the quality of explanations among staff and improves operational efficiency.
Idol Orchestra group Aioke held a solo show at Toyosu PIT, drawing 1,061 attendees and exceeding its 1,000-person target. The group also announced the first performance of a new song and the release of a live Blu-ray.
Companies mentioned：明海大学ダンスサークル「Rabbit」
OriginalCraif株式会社は、家族の健康に関する意識調査を実施。子供世代の約8割が親のがん検診状況を把握しておらず、母の日に向けがん検査キット「マイシグナル」の割引キャンペーンを開始した。
Kasumigaseki Capital has been certified as a 2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category). Its advanced health support measures, including healthcare subsidies of up to 100,000 yen and a non-smoker allowance, were recognized.
TAC株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on Wednesday, April 29, for the Registered Information Security Specialist Examination to be administered in the first half of 2026.
Companies mentioned：TAC株式会社
Iris株式会社, which develops AI medical devices, has been selected as a partner company for Woven by Toyota’s “Woven City Challenge.” The company will conduct demonstration testing and joint development within Woven City for up to 18 months.
Companies mentioned：トヨタ自動車株式会社、ウーブン・バイ・トヨタ株式会社
South Korean sustainable bag brand PLEATSMAMA will hold a limited-time pop-up store in Harajuku, Tokyo, from April 28 to May 17.
At the 5th National Cherry Tomato Championship, hosted by the Japan Vegetable Sommelier Association, “Sawatomato Yawara,” submitted by 澤藤園 in Fuchu, Tokyo, won the highest gold award.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 日本野菜ソムリエ協会、澤藤園、株式会社ジェイ・イー・ティ・アグリ、SKファーム、株式会社まやまのさとうファーム、株式会社D-Design Farm、QUON
Nexwill Co., Ltd., which buys vacant homes, has signed a partnership agreement with Kisarazu City (木更津市), Chiba Prefecture, to promote measures addressing vacant homes. A signing ceremony will be held on April 28, 2026.
Companies mentioned：木更津市
株式会社報知新聞社 will release the “2026 Sakura Miku Special Edition” starting April 25. It will also make its first appearance at Nico Nico Chokaigi, where it will sell original merchandise.
Companies mentioned：株式会社報知新聞社、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、株式会社アニメイト、株式会社ゲーマーズ
WeWork Japan and SoftBank have jointly launched “AI Foundation Community,” a project to support the business growth of AI startups.
Companies mentioned：WWJ株式会社 (WeWork Japan)、ソフトバンク株式会社
machicon JAPAN, operated by 株式会社リンクバル, launched the “Love Melo Character 16-Type Test” on April 23. The test analyzes romantic tendencies and suggests the best way to meet someone.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リンクバル
株式会社リヴホールディングス has been certified as a “Welfare Benefits Promotion Corporation” under “Hataraku Yell 2026,” which recognizes companies working to enhance employee benefits. The company was recognized for supporting employee development, encouraging communication, and creating flexible work arrangements.
株式会社YANA-JAPAN will begin presales of “AIR LIGHT ONE KAZE,” a new-concept ceiling fan light combining lighting and air circulation, on Makuake on May 1, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社YANA-JAPAN、Makuake
株式会社CREA FARM will reopen “RESTAURANT OLINAS,” located on an olive farm in Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 24, 2026.
Originalベイクルーズが展開する「JOURNAL STANDARD relume」が、CHAMPIONとの別注モデル3型を5月中旬より順次発売。刺繍、トリプルコラボ、パッチワークといった異なる技法を用いた高付加価値なTシャツを展開します。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、CHAMPION、JACKSON MATISSE
ルイ·ヴィトン unveiled new pieces from the “Objets Nomades Collection” at Milan Design Week 2026. The exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes and features works including a tribute to Pierre Legrain.
Companies mentioned：ルイ·ヴィトン
The nonprofit organization ITS Japan held policy discussions with Kazuyuki Nakane, a member of the House of Representatives from the Liberal Democratic Party, on bringing autonomous driving into society. The parties reached a shared understanding of the importance of operating Level 4 autonomous vehicles and securing budgets to address driver shortages and maintain local transportation.
Companies mentioned：自由民主党
ウィナーズ株式会社 will launch an “Electric Shaved Ice Maker” on April 28, 2026, under its kitchen appliance brand récolte. Its adjustable blade angle lets users freely choose the ice’s texture, and its simple one-touch operation makes it easy to enjoy everything from fluffy shaved ice to frozen fruit.
Companies mentioned：ウィナーズ株式会社
Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture, has released a video showing preparations behind the scenes to raise the 100-meter-long “Giant Carp Streamer” at the Kazo City Peace Festival on May 3.
Rakuten Books surveyed 1,354 users about parent-child read-aloud activities and announced the results. It also announced that it will exhibit at the “Ueno Forest Parent-Child Book Fair 2026.”
Companies mentioned：楽天グループ株式会社
POLA will launch “B.A Day Plump Foundation,” a skincare-inspired foundation, under its flagship “B.A” brand on August 1, 2026. The product aims to provide all-around firmness through daytime base makeup.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 ポーラ
The 2nd collaboration between CHOCOLATE Inc.’s character Puppet Sunsun and fashion brand GU has been announced. A total of 6 types of summer apparel and goods inspired by ice cream will go on sale starting June 19, 2026.
Companies mentioned：CHOCOLATE Inc.、株式会社ジーユー
Taiwan’s industrial and manufacturing production indices both hit record highs in March. Driven by demand for AI and HPC, growth remained positive for 25 consecutive months.
The eurozone’s preliminary PMI fell to 48.6 in April amid rising energy prices following worsening tensions in the Middle East. The reading marked a contraction for the first time in 16 months.
Companies mentioned：S&P Global (標普全球)、歐洲中央銀行 (ECB)
Silicon Valley-based Taiwanese startup NEO Semiconductor has completed a proof of concept (POC) for its 3D X-DRAM technology. It also secured a strategic investment from Acer founder Stan Shih.
Companies mentioned：NEO Semiconductor、宏碁集團 (Acer)、陽明交大 (国立陽明交通大学)、國家實驗研究院台灣半導體研究中心
Following the conviction of a social worker in a child abuse death case (the Kai-Kai case), the Ministry of Health and Welfare is considering introducing “liability insurance” for social workers.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部 (衛福部)、兒福聯盟 (児童福祉連盟)
Lai Jui-lung, the Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, held a joint campaign publicity photo shoot with fellow party candidates for city council. The event highlighted the unity and energy of the Kaohsiung team.
Companies mentioned：民主進步黨 (民進黨)
Japan’s House of Representatives passed a bill by majority vote to establish a “National Intelligence Bureau” overseeing information gathering and analysis. The bill is widely expected to pass during the current session of the Diet.
Companies mentioned：日本政府、自由民主黨 (自民党)、日本維新會 (日本維新の会)、中道改革連合、國民民主黨 (国民民主党)、參政黨 (参政党)、未來團隊、日本共產黨 (日本共産党)、令和新選組 (れいわ新選組)
Taiwan’s stock market, buoyed by sharp gains in TSMC and 信驊（ASPEED）, hit multiple record highs. Trading value also reached a historic high of 1.4 trillion New Taiwan dollars.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、信驊 (ASPEED)
The 1st Golden Picture Book Awards ceremony was held in Taipei. The head of 文化部 said 2026 would be “Taiwan’s Year of Picture Books” and announced plans to support creators.
Companies mentioned：文化部、行政院、企鵝藍燈書屋 (Penguin Random House)
Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation (TDCC) will expand its electronic notification platform, adding electronic notifications for 2 services: the delivery of newly issued shares from capital increases and tender offers.
Companies mentioned：集保結算所 (台湾集中保管結算所 / TDCC)、金管會 (金融監督管理委員会)
Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People’s Party said President Lai was “happy” about the postponement of his overseas trip, prompting Liang Wen-chieh of the Mainland Affairs Council to strongly denounce the remark as a “conspiracy theory that absolves China of responsibility.”
Companies mentioned：中央社、台湾民衆党
Lai Cheng-i was re-elected chair of the National Association of Travel Agents, and urged the government to strengthen infrastructure and resume cross-strait tourism, setting a goal of 2000万 visitors to Taiwan within 3 years.
Companies mentioned：全国商総、中華民国観光旅館商業同業公会
Hong Kong’s latest quarterly unemployment rate, for January-March, was 3.7%, a slight improvement from the previous quarter.
Companies mentioned：香港政府統計処、香港労工及福利局
Taiwan’s stock market plunged shortly after hitting a record high, with trading value reaching a record 1.4 trillion yuan. Meanwhile, the Taiwan dollar held firm amid a tug-of-war with foreign investors, posting only a slight decline.
Companies mentioned：米国連邦準備制度理事会 (Fed)
The musical The Phantom of the Opera opened at the Taipei Performing Arts Center. Its latest stage technology and behind-the-scenes operations were unveiled, drawing attention to the production’s massive scale.
Companies mentioned：台北表演藝術中心、台中國家歌劇院、中央社
A female Taipei City police officer was questioned and her home searched by prosecutors over suspicion that she illegally searched personal information for a former partner.
Companies mentioned：台北市警察局中正二分局、台北地検、台北市刑大
The Financial Supervisory Commission announced that it will raise the investment limit for Taiwan-based equity funds and active ETFs in a single company—currently only TSMC—from 10% to 25% of net asset value.
Companies mentioned：金管会 (FSC)、TSMC (台積電)、台達電 (Delta Electronics)、鴻海 (Foxconn)
Hsu Jui-hsi, whose membership in the 台湾民衆党 had been revoked, won a lawsuit seeking confirmation of her party membership. Hsu called for the party to democratize.
Companies mentioned：台湾民衆党、公共電視 (公視)、中華テレビ (華視)、台湾外籍工作者発展協会、台北地方法院 (北院)
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance announced that the alternative minimum tax (AMT) collection rate for for-profit businesses will remain at 12% for fiscal 2025 (ROC year 114).
Companies mentioned：財政部、行政院、OECD
Major German media outlets issued a joint statement opposing the unauthorized use of news content by generative AI and calling for AI platforms to pay copyright fees and face tighter regulation.
Companies mentioned：ウォール・ストリート・ジャーナル (Wall Street Journal)、BBC、ドイツ公共放送連盟 (ARD)、デジタル出版商・報業協会 (BDZV)、自由メディア協会 (MVFP)、商業放送協会
Originalポーランドで開催された欧州経済大会で台湾との技術協力フォーラムが焦点となり、AIや半導体における両国の連携が強調された。
Companies mentioned：ING銀行、SKBグループ、和成グループ (HCG)、台塑新智能 (Formosa Smart Energy)、擷発科技 (Micro-IP)、IoT & AI産業クラスター、ポーランド投資貿易局 (PAIH)、ポーランド台湾工商会
A Formosan black bear rescued after being caught in a trap in Wuling, Taichung, was released back into the wild after 10 months of treatment. An elder of the Indigenous Tayal people named the bear “Qyawal（葛雅萬）.”
Companies mentioned：林業保育署台中分署、雪覇国家公園管理処、生物多様性研究所
Taipei’s population continues to decline, with the city losing a population equivalent to that of one Da’an District over the past 10 years. The Department of Civil Affairs cited high housing costs and outmigration to neighboring cities and counties, aided by improved transport networks, as the main factors.
Companies mentioned：台北市民政局、台北市議会
A fatal workplace accident occurred at Taiwan Shipbuilding Co., a Taiwanese shipbuilder, prompting the Kaohsiung City Labor Affairs Bureau to order work halted on 3 cranes.
Companies mentioned：台湾国際造船 (台船)、高雄市政府労働局
Rising energy prices caused by the Middle East conflict are hurting Thailand’s economy, and its 2026 growth forecast has been cut to 1.5%.
Companies mentioned：国際通貨基金 (IMF)、Asia Plus Group Holdings、The Asia Group
As foreign companies continue to withdraw from Taiwan’s offshore wind market, the head of the Ministry of Economic Affairs expressed confidence that undeveloped capacity could be shifted to the next project phases (3-4) to meet the 2030 green energy target.
Companies mentioned：經濟部、行政院、能源署、法國電力能源公司（EDF power solutions）
Taiwan’s Supreme Prosecutors Office released a new book introducing the prosecution systems of the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Singapore. Prosecutor-General Hsing Tai-chao said it could serve as a reference for improving Taiwan’s judicial system.
Companies mentioned：最高檢察署、荷蘭在台辦事處、法務部
In February in Tainan, a man who had used drugs and was driving a small truck without a license fled from police and crashed into a utility pole. The 5 children and others in the vehicle were injured, and the man was detained.
Companies mentioned：台南地方法院、台南地檢署
Original国民党の鄭麗文主席が米国訪問を計画しており、冷戦思考からの脱却と米中対話・和解を通じた平和のメッセージを伝える意向を示しました。
Companies mentioned：国民党
As parties compete for young voters ahead of the New Taipei City mayoral election, 民進党 is promoting its policies, 国民党 is using humor on social media, and 民衆党 is campaigning by bicycle.
Companies mentioned：民進党、国民党、民衆党
Original台湾経済部の発表によると、3月の小売業および飲食業の売上高が過去最高を記録し、内需の堅調な成長が示されました。
Companies mentioned：経済部
Taiwan’s unemployment rate edged up to 3.34% in March but remained at its lowest level for the month in 26 years. The main factor was a temporary increase in job changes after Lunar New Year.
Companies mentioned：主計總處
Oil prices rose and Asian stocks fell as U.S.-Iran peace talks made no progress and the Strait of Hormuz remained closed.
Companies mentioned：イスラム革命防衛隊
Original頼総統のエスワティニ訪問が中国の圧力により延期された件で、国民党の鄭麗文氏が外交的挫折と批判。これに対し大陸委員会の梁文傑副主任委員は強く反論した。
Companies mentioned：国民党、大陸委員会、国務院台湾事務弁公室（国台弁）
Chiayi County has teamed up with Singapore Michelin-recommended restaurant 瓊栄記 to offer a special menu featuring Alishan oolong tea noodles.
Companies mentioned：瓊榮記 (KEK Seafood)、番路郷農会、富淯有限公司、嘉義県政府
Japanese rock band Novelbright and singer-songwriter Kairi Yagi each announced plans to hold concerts in Taiwan.
The Middle East situation has disrupted the global condom supply chain and raised concerns about price increases, but Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control said domestic stocks would last more than half a year and that STI prevention would not be affected for the time being.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部疾病管制署、Karex Bhd
Taiwan stocks fell in March amid the Middle East situation, but securities settlement account balances, an indicator of retail investor appetite, remained at 3.92 trillion yuan, the 3rd-highest level on record.
Companies mentioned：中央銀行
South Korean matchmaking agency Duo leaked sensitive personal information belonging to about 420,000 people in a hack and was fined about 1.21 billion won by South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission.
Companies mentioned：Duo
Original台湾財政部中区国税局は、5月の確定申告に向けて多様な納税手段の提供を継続し、新たに「街口支付」を追加したと発表した。利便性向上が目的である。
Companies mentioned：街口支付、LINE Pay、一卡通、全支付、icash Pay、悠遊卡公司、欧付宝、橘子支付
About 40,000 employees rallied at Samsung Electronics’ Pyeongtaek plant in South Korea, calling for higher wages and improvements to the bonus system. They warned of a strike starting May 21 if labor and management fail to reach an agreement.
Companies mentioned：サムスン電子（Samsung Electronics）
The Taipei District Court ruled in favor of Hsu Jui-hsi, a former 公視 board member, in her lawsuit seeking confirmation of her membership in 台湾民衆党.
Companies mentioned：台湾民衆党、公視、華視
Original韓国の李在明大統領がベトナムの黎明興（ファム・ミン・チン）首相とハノイで会談し、原発や交通インフラなどの分野で戦略的協力を深めることで一致しました。
Taiwan’s 民進党 provided sexual harassment prevention training for party staff. Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung and others stressed the harm caused by “unconscious jokes” and the importance of a self-regulating workplace culture.
Ruling and opposition parties held talks at Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan on a special defense budget bill. They agreed on implementation rules but failed to reach agreement on core issues, including procurement items and the budget amount, and will resume talks later.
Companies mentioned：行政院、民眾黨、國民黨、國防部、審計機關
Taiwan convenience-store giants 統一超 and 全家 are significantly reducing store employees’ working hours and workloads through AI ordering and self-checkout.
Companies mentioned：統一超、全家、台北市政府
A case of roseola was reported in a 10-month-old infant who developed a full-body rash after 4 days of high fever. A doctor urged people to distinguish the illness from measles.
Companies mentioned：書田診所
A city councilor said visitor numbers at Taichung Aquarium, which opened for a preview last August, had nearly halved in February this year. The Taichung City Tourism and Travel Bureau said the decline reflected a return to normal after a peak.
Companies mentioned：台中市議会、台中市政府観光旅遊局、梧棲漁港、台中港務局
7 people were indicted in a case in which executives of Wanli Development conspired with Taichung Commercial Bank executives to launder more than 3.6 billion New Taiwan dollars through fictitious corporate accounts. Taichung Bank said it would cooperate with the investigation.
Companies mentioned：万里開発公司、台中商業銀行（台中銀行）、台中地方検察署
Zhubei City Office in Taiwan will hold a children’s carnival over 3 days from April 24, decorating a park as a “Tree Monster Forest” and staging performances by theater groups.
Companies mentioned：紙風車劇團、新竹縣政府
Asia Optical（亞光） has partnered with U.S. company Frore Systems to develop advanced liquid-cooling systems for AI data centers and plans to produce them at its plant in the Philippines.
Companies mentioned：Frore Systems、精熙國際
A female officer from 台北市警察局中正二分局 was questioned as part of a prosecutorial investigation over suspicion that she improperly searched personal information for a former partner.
Companies mentioned：台北市警察局中正二分局、台北地檢署、台北市刑大
Honda Korea, Honda's South Korean subsidiary, announced it will withdraw from the South Korean auto market at the end of 2026, citing sluggish sales. It will focus going forward on its motorcycle business, where it leads in market share.
Companies mentioned：現代汽車
As part of disaster recovery in Hualien's Mataian Creek area, the government is advancing a reconstruction plan based on either purchasing affected land or providing afforestation subsidies. It is seeking to accelerate recovery while respecting landowners' wishes.
Companies mentioned：農業部林業及自然保育署（林保署）、農田水利署、農村発展及水土保持署、農糧署、農業試験所、花蓮区農業改良場、林業試験所
The return procession of Dajia Mazu will enter Changhua City on the 24th. To avoid traffic congestion, police will implement flexible traffic controls on Dapu Road to support a safe procession.
Companies mentioned：大甲鎮瀾宮、彰化県警察局
Taiwan's Higher Education Union accused Nanya Institute of Technology of mistreating faculty and privately purchasing a luxury car for its vice president. 教育部 said it would conduct an investigation in accordance with the law.
Companies mentioned：高教工會、教育部
Czech President Pavel said cooperation with Taiwan could benefit his country more than cooperation with China. His comments signaled a pragmatic diplomatic stance as the government, seeking to avoid offending China, rejected a request to provide a special aircraft for the Senate president's visit to Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：チェコ新聞通信社（ČTK）
China's navigation app Amap has raised security concerns after it was found to display countdown times for traffic lights in Taiwan, but Taiwan's transport ministry, 交通部, categorically denied providing government data. It said the countdowns are estimates based on big data.
Companies mentioned：デジタル発展部（数位発展部）、交通部
大同智能 has built a 514kWh behind-the-meter energy storage system for a food processing company. With government subsidies also being used, the investment is expected to be recouped in about 6 years.
Companies mentioned：大同公司、大同智能、晨欣食品、經濟部、能源署
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Companies mentioned：財政部、賦税署、財政情報センター、中区国税局、労働部
A container truck overturned near an interchange on Provincial Highway 64 in Bali District, New Taipei City, and crashed into a vehicle illegally parked on the shoulder. The car's owner was away buying breakfast and was unharmed.
Companies mentioned：新北市政府警察局蘆洲分局
台湾鉄路（台鉄） announced that trains between Keelung and Hsinchu may be delayed by 3-5 minutes from April 25 to June 7 because of track-switching work in the Neili section.
Companies mentioned：台湾鉄路（台鉄）
Neta Auto, an emerging EV maker lured by excessive subsidies from local governments in China, reported losses of 18.3 billion yuan (about 84.1 billion Taiwan dollars) over 3 years and filed for bankruptcy restructuring. It is drawing attention as an example of the failures caused by local governments' uncontrolled investment rivalry.
Companies mentioned：合衆新能源、高合、拜騰、博郡、中央電視台（CCTV）
The weather in Taiwan is expected to become unstable under the influence of a front, with localized heavy rain forecast in areas north of central Taiwan from the night of the 23rd to the early morning of the 24th.
Companies mentioned：中央気象署
A large forest fire broke out in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, burning more than 200 hectares. The flames came within about 100 meters of homes, and Self-Defense Forces helicopters have been deployed to fight the fire.
Companies mentioned：NHK、朝日新聞、千葉大学
Amid supply chain disruptions caused by the situation in the Middle East, China's demand for cotton yarn is shifting to India, and exports from Indian spinning mills to China are surging.
Companies mentioned：Fiotex Cotspin
A digest of economic developments across Southeast Asia. It covers macroeconomic indicators and industry topics, including efforts to curb inflation in Vietnam, easing price increases in Laos and a visit to Malaysia by 台湾証券取引所.
Companies mentioned：台湾証券取引所、ブルームバーグ、ビジネス・タイムズ、ミャンマー・グローバル・ニューライト、バンコク・ポスト、カンボジア中時報、カンボジアK88工業公司
Taiwan's Han Kuo-yu, president of the 立法院, met with the head of the カナダ駐台北貿易弁事処 and affirmed the continued deepening of bilateral ties in areas including agriculture and pharmaceuticals.
Companies mentioned：立法院、カナダ駐台北貿易弁事処
Taiwan's stock market swung sharply on the 23rd amid record trading value. TSMC shares hit a record high, while foreign investors moved to take profits, selling a particularly large amount of ETF 00981A.
Companies mentioned：TSMC（台積電）、力積電、長栄航、中鋼、群創、元大台湾50正2（00631L）、友達、第一金、金宝、鴻海、永豊金、聯電、国泰台湾領袖50（00922）、台玻、台企銀、国泰費城半導体（00830）、亜泥、復華富時不動産（00712）
Electronics components giant 信邦（SINBON） announced a partnership with 威杰能源 to promote the adoption of hydrogen energy technology. It aims to expand power supply to micro-EVs, commercial drones and AI data centers, among other areas.
Companies mentioned：信邦（SINBON）、威杰能源
The Supreme Court upheld a life sentence for Liang Yu-chih, who murdered a female student at 長栄大学 in 2020.
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、長栄大学
Taiwan's stock market surged about 1.24 times in 1 year, reaching a record high of 38,921.95 points. Factors cited include the AI boom, the spread of ETFs and excess domestic savings.
Companies mentioned：富邦投顧、台積電
Police in Taiwan and Malaysia cooperated to break up a criminal group that manufactured and smuggled etomidate, known as the “zombie drug,” in Malaysia. Numerous people, including 5 Taiwanese, were arrested.
Companies mentioned：刑事警察局、マレーシア王立警察 麻薬犯罪捜査局