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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 464 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 75 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Original artwork from “I Love Ramen Too Much,” a humorous picture book by Gakken Co., Ltd., is on display at a picture book art exhibition being held at 森のおうち in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Gakken、株式会社 学研ホールディングス、森のおうち、白泉社、ポプラ社
合同会社ルナ will open BLANCIA Ginza, a salon offering facial treatments and dry head spas, in Ginza on May 1, 2026. Along with pore cleansing and cranial adjustments using the latest equipment, it will offer a community experience featuring carefully selected products and workshops, with the aim of boosting women’s self-esteem.
Companies mentioned：合同会社ルナ
Redfox Inc. has launched the free “Entry Free” plan for its on-site DX app, “cyzen pro.” The plan aims to ease concerns about implementation costs and adoption, while promoting the digitization of on-site work.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines received 2,500 tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits from India’s Alt Carbon, using enhanced weathering technology. It plans to receive a total of 10,000 tons, contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society.
Companies mentioned：Alt Carbon、Isometric
Nyagsic has begun recruiting sales agency partners nationwide for its AI character platform “iMATE Engine.” Through an affordable “Starter Special Plan,” it aims to accelerate adoption in regional areas and specific industries, and create 10,000 AItubers.
Companies mentioned：合同会社Nyagsic
Cross Media Group’s official YouTube channel, “Industry Business Channel,” has surpassed 10,000 subscribers. Featuring experts explaining the inside story of various industries based on popular books, it is attracting support from people in their 20s and 30s who are building their careers.
Companies mentioned：クロスメディアグループ株式会社、クロスメディア・パブリッシング
At Auto China 2026, Valeo announced an upgrade to its ADAS platform “VSS360,” adding highway-focused Navigation on Autopilot (NOA). Cost optimization will bring advanced autonomous driving features, previously limited to luxury cars, to the mass market.
Companies mentioned：中国の主要自動車メーカー
Fashion brand ANTIQUA has unveiled a collaborative LOOKBOOK with singer bird. The project commemorates her appearance at a live show celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the large-scale complex WHATAWON, and presents distinctive styling themed around the fusion of music and fashion.
Companies mentioned：株式会社antiqua、WHATAWON
急変対応.net (株式会社コードブルー) has completely revamped its "急変対応マニュアル," supervised by a nurse practitioner, and made 41 articles updated to comply with the 2025 guidelines available free of charge. It provides practical, evidence-based knowledge for everyone from new hires to training staff.
Companies mentioned：国立循環器病研究センター、AHA（アメリカ心臓協会）、JRC（日本蘇生協議会）
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Companies mentioned：富岡町さくら文化・スポーツ振興公社、福島県立ふたば未来学園バトミントン部
日本計画研究所 (JPI) will hold a seminar on CCUS/DAC technology on May 19, 2026, featuring Yasuō Hosono of 千代田化工建設. The seminar will provide an in-depth look at the latest trends in CO2 recovery technology, essential to achieving a decarbonized society, and business opportunities for companies.
Companies mentioned：千代田化工建設株式会社
株式会社三機 has launched a "Robot Adoption Experience Program" for small and medium-sized manufacturers, where participants can try out robot operation and applications firsthand. The program supports the first steps toward automation to address labor shortages.
Companies mentioned：株式会社三機
株式会社スモールブリッジ, operator of the online lessons platform "カフェトーク," will hold a concert in Tokyo on July 11, 2026, titled "Students × Instructors, a Dream Collaboration! Karin, Singing and Musicals!" The event will feature high school student Karin Hashizume, who is studying in the United States, performing with her vocal coach, teacher Saya (Saya Kawashima), presenting musical theater works and songs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スモールブリッジ、JZ Brat、セルリアンタワー東急ホテル、児童劇団大きな夢、パナソニック、朝日放送テレビ、SMASH CABARET、Jimmy All Stars、COTTONCLUB、BLUE NOTE東京
株式会社ソーシャルインパクト・リサーチ has launched the "Nature Positive Study Group" to transform natural capital into corporate value. The group is a practical platform that aims to increase corporate value by visualizing dependencies on and impacts on natural capital and conducting impact assessments and financial impact analyses.
Popular Higashiosaka personal gym Aria will open its second location on May 11, 2026, a 5-minute walk from Aramoto Station. It offers one-on-one coaching from a trainer with competition wins through a reservation-only system that makes it easy to book, and is also equipped with a baby playpen.
The Akadōsha Marche Executive Committee, comprising Hanshin Electric Railway and others, will hold the "Akadōsha Marche" at Mukogawa Danchi on May 17, 2026. Aimed at revitalizing the community and encouraging interaction, the event will offer a variety of family-friendly attractions, including railway merchandise sales, a lottery, a zoo and kids' shows.
Companies mentioned：独立行政法人都市再生機構、日本総合住生活株式会社、株式会社URコミュニティ、キッザニア甲子園、阪急阪神ホールディングス
セレクションアンドバリエーション株式会社 will hold a free online seminar, "A Blueprint for Developing Successors to Shape the Next Generation of Management," on May 26, 2026. It will explain how approaches to successor development differ between owner-led companies and companies led by professional managers, and provide practical guidance for achieving mid-term management plans.
Companies mentioned：セレクションアンドバリエーション株式会社
The iconic Showa-era portable record player "GP-3R" returns as the "GP-N3BT-R," equipped with Bluetooth and USB Type-C power.
Companies mentioned：ANABAS、日本コロムビア（Columbia）
Guam Visitors Bureau and GDO launch the joint project "GUAM Adventure Golf." A guidebook will be distributed at 10 golf practice facilities in Japan, and video content will be released on YouTube.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゴルフダイジェスト・オンライン、GDO
ORICO's popular M.2 SSD enclosure "M2PVM" is on sale at Amazon for 1,799 yen, 40% off, with a limited-time promotional code. The aluminum model supports both NVMe and SATA and offers excellent heat dissipation.
Companies mentioned：ORICO、Amazon
The piano healing album "Silent Tides – Distant Moon Waves" from "Sugar Candy," a relaxation label operated by 株式会社クロア, became available for streaming on April 24, 2026. It is a gentle work for relaxing in the evening.
Companies mentioned：Apple Music、Amazon Music、Spotify
農林水産省 is seeking participants for a public-private business mission for food-related companies aiming to expand into Malaysia. The mission will support overseas expansion through discussions with local government agencies and related companies.
Companies mentioned：農林水産省、株式会社野村総合研究所、近畿日本ツーリスト株式会社
khb東日本放送 will air a special program on May 10, 2026, in Miyagi Prefecture, following professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu's solo performance. Featuring an exclusive interview and rehearsal footage, the program explores his "challenge without limits."
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka is partnering with the world-renowned Champagne house ヴーヴ・クリコ to offer a special dining experience at the hotel's rooftop bar from April to October 2026.
Companies mentioned：センタラ ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、ヴーヴ・クリコ
Yokohama's Sankeien, a nationally designated place of scenic beauty, will begin serving its original teas "Rinshun" (matcha) and "Chōshū" (sencha) in limited quantities from April 23, in commemoration of its 120th anniversary. Tea specialist Haruhide Morita of Uji, Kyoto, oversaw production.
Companies mentioned：日本茶専門店 茶倉、JR、GREEN×EXPO 2027
NTT DOCOMO will stream a previously unreleased documentary on Lemino about the May 2 world title bout between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani, exclusively for PPV purchasers and others. Related content will also be released in stages to build excitement for the event.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ、YouTube
教育ネット will distribute a limited number of free tickets for the "SchoolYell Gacha," a capsule toy created by children on the theme of regional revitalization, at "自治体・公共Week 2026" at Tokyo Big Sight.
Companies mentioned：カネツル砂子商店、RX Japan 合同会社
Canadian indie rock band METRIC has released its 10th new album, "Romanticize The Dive." The album aims to return to the band's roots and was recorded in New York, where the band first met.
Imabari towel specialty store 伊織 has released "OFURO," a new kind of body towel made of 100% cotton. It lathers well, fits in the palm of your hand and dries quickly.
Original星野書房は、後継社長専門コンサルタントの大島康義氏による書籍『後継社長の教科書』を2026年4月27日に発売する。事業承継後の機能不全の構造的要因を解明し、社長が主導権を取り戻す方法を解説する一冊。
Companies mentioned：星野書房、株式会社大島康義経営研究所、サンクチュアリ出版、経済産業省、中小企業庁、株式会社帝国データバンク
GOLFZON Japan has added Scotland’s “Castle Course” to its golf simulation equipment.
Originalメッツラーが新世代スーパースポーツタイヤ「SPORTEC™ 01」と「SPORTEC™ 01 RS」を発表しました。公道での汎用性を重視した01と、サーキット走行も見据えた01 RSの2モデルを展開し、ライダーの多様なニーズに応えます。
Companies mentioned：メッツラー
The Hakone hotel Hatsuhana, operated by Odakyu Resorts, will offer an overnight package featuring a collaborative dinner with 平川ワイナリー, as well as summer-only relaxation experiences.
Companies mentioned：株式会社小田急リゾーツ、平川ワイナリー
株式会社プロの副業 held a networking event for people actively engaged in side jobs and freelance work, sharing “The inside story of landing projects without fail.” Participants received practical, on-the-ground know-how.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Full Bet Group
ぴぬちゃん, a vlog creator sharing beauty and travel information, has joined the “Short Video Reporting Team” operated by 株式会社ベクトル. The move aims to strengthen its PR capabilities in the lifestyle sector and boost awareness and purchase interest.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベクトル
株式会社エスコン has acquired a site for a new business in Karasugatsuji, Tennoji Ward, Osaka. The property is well located for access to education and transportation, and the company plans to develop residential properties for sale.
Yamap, which operates the hiking app YAMAP, announced that 長野県 has joined the “Mountain Ecosystem Project: Protecting Nature Together,” promoted with 環境省. YAMAP will take over the functions of 長野県’s ptarmigan reporting app “ライポス,” strengthening the system for using hikers’ submitted data in environmental conservation.
Companies mentioned：環境省、長野県、長野県環境保全研究所
株式会社レアジョブ will run a campaign through the end of April for its online English conversation service, RareJob English Conversation. The offer includes no enrollment or textbook fees and a first-month fee of ¥1.
Companies mentioned：株式会社レアジョブ
Classmethod will take part in Kyushu University QREC’s intensive course for graduate students, “Social Innovation Studio,” and hold a special class on prototype development using the generative AI tool Claude Code in late April 2026.
Companies mentioned：九州大学ロバート・ファン／アントレプレナーシップ・センター（QREC）
株式会社ハンズ will begin offering its new 2026 handheld fans on April 24 as a measure against extreme heat. It will also run a recycling campaign for old fans.
Companies mentioned：ライフオンプロダクツ、ブルーノ、エレス、スマリー、エレコム、ラスタバナナ
The “Mother Tree Market (5th edition),” an event celebrating connections with nature, will be held at ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA.
Companies mentioned：ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA、もりのいま
To mark the TV commercial broadcast for 777Real, the pachinko and pachislot app operated by Sammy Networks, a login campaign offering in-game currency will be held.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サミーネットワークス、テレビ朝日
Kanze-style Shiroishi Noh will present Kurama Tengu at the Hekisuien Noh Theater in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, on June 13, 2026. General ticket sales will begin through カンフェティ on April 26.
Companies mentioned：ロングランプランニング株式会社、カンフェティ
A 3rd printing has been announced for documentary director Emma Yamazaki’s book I Still Want My Son to Attend Elementary School in Japan. To mark the occasion, a talk event and book signing will be held on April 26, 2026, at ほぼ日の學校 in Kanda Port Building.
Companies mentioned：新潮社、ほぼ日、NHK
小学館 has released a new book, Bringing Therapeutic Techniques into Childcare!, for nursery teachers and kindergarten teachers. A clinical psychologist specializing in developmental issues explains practical approaches useful in childcare settings.
Companies mentioned：小学館
Royce’ is making its first entry in the refreshing category of the New Chitose Airport Soft Serve and Ice Cream General Election 2026 with its revamped Soft Serve [Chocolate]. A new cup design will also be introduced.
The Kato Kisen Group, which includes Jumbo Ferry, will hold a stamp rally from April 27, 2026, for about 2 years to mark its 150th anniversary. Participants can visit the group’s ships, ports and buses and receive original prizes according to the stamps they collect.
Companies mentioned：ジャンボフェリー株式会社、加藤汽船株式会社、高松エクスプレス株式会社、伊勢湾フェリー株式会社、雌雄島海運株式会社、本島汽船株式会社、株式会社こうべ未来都市機構
Al Fakher CROWN BAR, an electronic shisha product marketed by Yuichi Shibuta, was featured on 通販の虎 and recorded ¥18.5 million in sales in 36 hours.
Companies mentioned：AIR Global、PwCコンサルティング、KPMG FAS、全日本空輸（ANA）、マーキュリアインベストメント
株式会社SANKO MARKETING FOODS will open なな菓, a shaved-ice specialty shop, for a limited time from April 29, 2026, inside its Kin no Kura location in Ikebukuro.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SANKO MARKETING FOODS
オーエス株式会社, part of the Hankyu Hanshin HD Group, will introduce electricity from renewable sources at 4 major properties in the Kansai region starting in April 2026. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 2,800 tons annually.
Companies mentioned：阪急阪神ホールディングス、阪急阪神ホールディングスグループ
株式会社ケイシイシイ will release Anbata Pan: Lemon, a new seasonal product from its Okada Kinsei Anbata-ya brand, on May 1, 2026.
JAM HOME MADE will run a free-shipping campaign for its STAR WARS Collection from April 25 to May 10, 2026, in celebration of Star Wars Day (May 4). The collection includes silver rings inspired by lightsabers and memorable lines.
Companies mentioned：JAM HOME MADE、ニュートラルコーポレーション株式会社、Lucasfilm ltd.
Kashi Kashima, which plans and sells uniforms, has released the results of a survey on clothing conducted among 300 working women. The survey found that more women feel uniforms offer benefits such as saving on clothing costs and separating work from personal time than do wearing their own clothes to work.
Companies mentioned：Lalune（ラルーン）
Japan CEO Association and Canal AI have partnered to regularly hold “AI Practice Lab” sessions starting in April 2026. The 1st session will focus on “Recruitment × AI,” sharing practical AI applications that can deliver immediate results at small and medium-sized businesses and supporting their adoption in the workplace.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本CEO協会、株式会社キャナルAI、さくらインターネット株式会社
Plan・Do・See has announced business and organizational reforms toward 2030 and a new vision: “Continue creating aspirations that transcend the times.” From 2026 onward, it plans openings in Kyoto and Bali, as well as first-time ventures in Karuizawa and Morocco, while accelerating diversification into real estate, human resources and other businesses, with hospitality at its core.
Companies mentioned：株式会社富山銀行
Taiwanese, Uyghur, Tibetan and Hong Kong communities held a symposium in Canada to “counter transnational repression.” Canadian lawmakers from multiple parties and ambassadors from various countries voiced support, denounced intimidation by the Chinese government and expressed their resolve to resist through democratic partnerships.
Companies mentioned：香港監察
Original韓国政府は中東情勢の不安定化を受け、5月の原油輸入量を7462万バレル確保し、中東への依存度を69%から56%へ引き下げた。アメリカやアフリカからの代替調達と航路の多角化により、エネルギーの安定供給を図っている。
Companies mentioned：聯合ニュース
Taiwan-born NASA astronaut Lin Chi-er visited 国立成功大学 and delivered a lecture. She spoke about her experiences in space and sparked students’ interest in space science. Lin Chi-er also praised the university’s space science research team.
Companies mentioned：NASA (アメリカ航空宇宙局)、国立成功大学
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) announced that it is considering moving the trading hours for odd-lot shares to 9 a.m., the same as regular-lot trading, by the end of July next year.
Companies mentioned：證交所
The war in the Middle East is having far-reaching effects on the global economy, accelerating inflation in Japan, shrinking business activity in the eurozone, raising borrowing costs in the United Kingdom and driving up oil prices. Economies are becoming more unstable, with supply chain disruptions and shifts in trade routes also occurring.
Companies mentioned：標普全球、墨西哥石油公司
安聯速運 and 和頌企業 are expanding their investments in Taiwan through the “SME Program.” To meet logistics demand from AI supply chains, 安聯速運 will invest about NT$450 million in a smart warehouse logistics center in Zhongli, Taoyuan. 和頌企業 will invest NT$210 million in precision processing, including semiconductor equipment, and introduce AI and data analytics to improve production efficiency and quality.
Companies mentioned：投資台湾事務所、経済部投資促進司
Doctors have pointed out that postpartum hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal deaths in Taiwan, while amniotic fluid embolism is an unpredictable risk. Choosing an appropriate place to give birth is important, and pregnant women with risk factors are advised to deliver at a well-equipped hospital.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部、台大醫院、馬偕醫院
The 2026 ATTA Taichung International Travel Fair opened today at the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center. This year, 340 booths are exhibiting, and organizers expect 300,000 visitors and sales of NT$1 billion.
Companies mentioned：華航、華信、星宇、台中長榮桂冠酒店、台中金典酒店、裕元花園酒店、台中林酒店、星享道酒店、雄獅、可樂、五福、燦星、旅天下、華府
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che marked the 70th anniversary of the founding of Aklan Province in the Philippines and attended the “2026 Love Boracay” event held on Boracay Island. He promoted Tainan’s tourism resources to international travelers.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications has submitted a bill to prohibit taxi companies from improperly collecting “靠行牌照費” (vehicle affiliation and license fees). Violations could result in fines of up to NT$90,000 or the cancellation of business licenses. The measure aims to prevent driver exploitation and protect freedom of choice.
Companies mentioned：全國汽車駕駛人權益聯盟協會
The Criminal Investigation Bureau busted a fraud courier and money-laundering group jointly established by the 竹聯幫 and 北聯幫 and arrested 22 people. The group used foreign nationals and minors as couriers and transferred fraud proceeds overseas using cryptocurrency.
The New Taiwan dollar rose 5.9 fen against the U.S. dollar on the Taipei foreign exchange market, closing at NT$31.516. Trading totaled US$2.11 billion.
Concerned about the long travel time from the athletes’ village to the venue for boxing at the Nagoya Asian Games, coach 曾自強 arranged a private boxing gym near the hotel so athletes could focus on pre-match training rather than spend time traveling.
Original台湾プロ野球の2試合（楽天モンキーズ対味全ドラゴンズ、中信ブラザーズ対富邦ガーディアンズ）が雨天により延期となり、補填週に開催されることになりました。統一セブンイレブンライオンズ対台鋼ホークスの試合のみ影響を受けませんでした。
Companies mentioned：樂天桃猿 (楽天モンキーズ)、味全龍 (味全ドラゴンズ)、中信兄弟 (中信ブラザーズ)、富邦悍將 (富邦ガーディアンズ)、統一7-ELEVEn獅 (統一セブンイレブンライオンズ)、台鋼雄鷹 (台鋼ホークス)
An employee of 旭山動物園 in Hokkaido turned himself in to police, saying he disposed of his wife's body in an incinerator on the grounds.
Companies mentioned：旭山動物園、旭川市政府、北海道警
行政院 officials inspect flood-control works on Hualien's Ma-tai-an Creek and plan an overflow route to protect residential areas in Guangfu.
Companies mentioned：行政院、水利署、花蓮縣政府
行政院 has approved a health screening program for Lanyu residents. Taking into account the effects of the nuclear waste facility, the program will begin in July with a budget of about NT$91 million and cover about 5,300 people.
Companies mentioned：行政院、衛生福利部、台湾電力（核能発電後端運営基金の拠出元）
Former Directorate General of Highways district chief Lai Rong-chun was impeached over long-term bribery, and 監察院 ordered corrective action over the agency’s inadequate internal controls. Lai took NT$8.23 million in bribes and was also found to have returned to work in an unusual reinstatement after the case came to light, drawing harsh criticism.
Companies mentioned：交通部高速公路局（高公局）、監察院
The Institute for Information Industry (III) and 奇美病院 have partnered to introduce Taiwan’s 1st “Medical AI Competency Passport.” The program will support AI skills certification for 300 medical and nursing staff, aiming to improve efficiency in clinical settings and ensure safe use of AI. It provides an integrated system covering learning, practical work and certification.
Companies mentioned：奇美病院、資訊工業策進会（資策会）
Democratic Progressive Party legislator Lin Chu-yin has established the “Pan-Pacific and Asian Women Parliamentarians Political Alliance” to use Taiwan’s strength in women’s political participation in diplomacy. Building on the fact that women make up 41.5% of Taiwan’s national legislators, the alliance aims to strengthen Taiwan’s outreach and solidarity with the international community.
Companies mentioned：中央社
和泰汽車 maintains its forecast of 440,000 new vehicle registrations in Taiwan this year and partners with Japan's Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) on a public-benefit mobility program.
Companies mentioned：和泰汽車、和泰集團、豐田汽車 (Toyota)、豐田移動基金會 (TMF)、和泰純青基金會
高雄栄民総医院 began a 5-day mobile free medical clinic in Penghu. 東南セメントグループ also donated its 8th school bus to a kindergarten, bolstering support for outlying islands.
Companies mentioned：高雄栄民総医院、東南セメントグループ、陳江章文教基金会、陳趙樹公益慈善基金会
AIT (the American Institute in Taiwan) Deputy Director Liang Kai-wen visited Kinmen and exchanged views with local officials on cross-strait relations and community resilience. She also toured a well-known steel knife factory that makes kitchen knives from artillery shells, praising Kinmen’s traditions and adaptability.
Companies mentioned：金合利鋼刀
Taiwan’s 行政院 has approved NT$91.21 million for health screenings for residents of Lanyu (Lanyu). Thanks to the efforts of Democratic Progressive Party legislator Chen Ying, the screenings will be conducted starting in July 2026 and cover about 5,300 people. The aim is to provide long-term health monitoring and protection for residents affected by nuclear waste storage.
Companies mentioned：中央社
A rat was seen chewing meat at a pork stall in a Kaohsiung market in Fengshan; the Health Bureau inspected the site and ordered improvements by a deadline.
Companies mentioned：高雄市衛生局、高雄市經發局
Original韓国プロ野球のチアリーダー、カン・スギョンとチャ・イェナが5月に台湾プロ野球・味全ドラゴンズの応援に初登場する。台北ドームでパフォーマンスを行う予定だ。
Companies mentioned：味全ドラゴンズ、キウム・ヒーローズ（培證英雄）、中華職棒（CPBL）
A man who murdered a girlfriend 18 years ago killed a new girlfriend after his release from prison. The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office indicted him on a domestic violence murder charge and sought an enhanced sentence as a repeat offender.
Companies mentioned：台湾桃園地方検察署
台灣大哥大 has officially begun selling Apple's MacBook, becoming Taiwan's first telecom operator to enter Mac sales.
Companies mentioned：台灣大哥大、蘋果 (Apple)、NVIDIA
Taiwan President Lai’s visit to Africa was postponed after several countries revoked flight permissions. Politicians in Japan, Europe and the United States have voiced concern.
Companies mentioned：日華議員懇談会、日本・台湾友好議員連盟
時代力量 Chair Wang Wan-yu said a draft proposal by 衛生福利部 for a “Child and Youth Work Permit” system contains loopholes and called for revisions.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部、時代力量、小民参政欧巴桑連盟、台湾緑党、台湾基進、行政院、立法院
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission has relaxed the cap on ETF investments in TSMC. TSMC shares subsequently hit a record high, while the Taiwan Weighted Index rose 1,218 points to a new all-time high.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、台達電 (Delta Electronics)、鴻海 (Foxconn)、聯亞、聯鈞、光聖、華星光、第一金投顧
行政院 Premier Cho Jung-tai attended the handover ceremony for the Legislative Yuan’s welfare association chairmanship. He sought to dispel concerns about the safety of imported potatoes and stressed that only safe food would be provided.
Companies mentioned：立法院厚生會、行政院、衛福部、外交部、經濟部
The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research said the current surge in Taiwan stocks reflects substantive growth driven by AI-related businesses, not a bubble. However, it warned of risks from monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve.
Companies mentioned：台湾経済研究院 (台経院)、台積電 (TSMC)、米国連邦準備制度理事会 (FRB)
Police took a man into custody after receiving a report that he was wandering around Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, carrying a cleaver. No one was injured.
Companies mentioned：新竹県警察局、新竹地方法院、社会処
The Norwegian government announced it would submit a bill to parliament by the end of the year banning children and young people under 16 from using social media. Technology companies would be responsible for verifying users’ ages.
Companies mentioned：Meta、TikTok、Snapchat、Google、X (旧Twitter)
Marking 100 years since Taiwan’s “Penglai rice” was named, 農業部 held a commemorative symposium. Participants discussed future breeding priorities in response to climate change and the need to conserve the environment.
Companies mentioned：農業部、農業部高雄區農業改良場
Taiwan’s 国家中山科学研究院（中科院） has signed an MOU with U.S. company SARONIC to strengthen core technologies for unmanned surface vessels (USVs), including AI-enabled autonomous navigation and interception.
Companies mentioned：国家中山科学研究院（中科院）、SARONIC、米国軍
A survey by Taiwan's 家扶基金会 found that more than 15% of minors are willing to send private images of themselves in exchange for in-game items.
Companies mentioned：家扶基金会、衛生福利部、LINE
As Taiwan's stock market surged 1218 points to a record high, the 3 major institutional investors—foreign investors, investment trusts and proprietary traders—were net buyers of about NT$54.6 billion combined.
Companies mentioned：中央社
Taiwan's National Credit Card Center formally launched a plan to transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) in preparation for the threat posed by quantum computers.
Companies mentioned：財団法人連合クレジットカード処理センター（聯卡中心/NCCC）、金融監督管理委員会（金管会）、デジタル発展部（数発部）
The Zhubei City Office in Hsinchu County installed patented “Freedom Flower” streetlights at the P16 parking lot to address safety concerns caused by inadequate lighting.
Companies mentioned：カルフール（家樂福）
China's Q1 GDP growth exceeded expectations, but youth unemployment has risen, prompting experts to warn of the risk of “jobless growth.”
Companies mentioned：中国国家統計局、首都経済貿易大学、西南財経大学
B.DANCE, led by choreographer Tsai Po-cheng, will stage its new work “The Web” at Taipei's 国家戯劇院. The ambitious production explores war, world order and human solidarity.
Companies mentioned：丞舞製作 (B.DANCE)、国家戯劇院
Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher as optimism over tech company earnings outweighed concerns about the situation in the Middle East.
Companies mentioned：東京証券取引所、中央社
Taiwan's 立法院 passed amendments to the Entertainment Tax Act, exempting entertainment such as movies and concerts from the tax. Taipei City expects annual revenue to fall by about NT$300 million as a result, but Mayor Chiang Wan-an welcomed the move, saying it would boost the cultural industry.
Companies mentioned：台北市政府、立法院、中央社