Model homes for “FLAT-X,” a popular designer single-story home nationwide, to be completed one after another across Japan!
Originalナックハウスパートナー株式会社が展開する住宅ブランド「エースホーム」の平屋商品「FLAT-X」のモデル棟が全国20拠点に拡大する。
Companies mentioned：ナックハウスパートナー株式会社、エースホーム
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Donation made to the International Paralympic Committee’s “Classification Education Program,” accelerating the fair development of para sports and the training of experts worldwide
The Nippon Foundation Para Sports Support Center donated 7 million yen to support the production of teaching materials for the 国際パラリンピック委員会（IPC） “Classification Education Program.” The aim is to strengthen the foundation for training personnel who uphold fairness in para sports.
Companies mentioned：国際パラリンピック委員会（IPC）、アギトス財団、日本パラリンピック委員会(JPC)
TechSuite株式会社 has begun supporting 株式会社ヤマダホームズ with its AI search optimization through “AI Search Partners,” its AI search optimization consulting service.
TechSuite株式会社 has begun providing its AI search optimization service, “AI Search Partners,” to 株式会社ヤマダホームズ. As users’ search behavior shifts toward “consulting AI,” the importance of AI engine optimization (AEO) is growing for companies offering products that involve long consideration periods.
Companies mentioned：TechSuite株式会社、株式会社ヤマダホームズ、ヤマダホールディングスグループ
Original【助成金情報】栃木県内で活動する若者団体を上限10万円の補助金やアドバイスで応援！ミライチャレンジプロジェクト事業申し込み団体募集中！締め切りは6月7日（日）まで。
栃木県 and the Tochigi Future Creation Foundation have opened applications for the Mirai Challenge Project, which offers grants of up to 10万円 and mentoring support to youth organizations active in the prefecture. The deadline is June 7.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人とちぎ未来づくり財団、NPO法人とちぎユースサポーターズネットワーク、栃木県
Opening tomorrow! “The Eric Carle Exhibition: It All Began with The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” The caterpillar arrives ahead of time. Original merchandise and special events are also planned!
“The Eric Carle Exhibition: It All Began with The Very Hungry Caterpillar” opens at 東京都現代美術館 on April 25. Original merchandise will also be on sale.
Companies mentioned：東京都現代美術館、ファミリア、ayanofukumura、Penguin Random House LLC
Captio-style instant email-sending app “Simple Memo (iOS version)” officially launches for business professionals overwhelmed by daily to-dos
株式会社ユリカ has released Simple Memo, an iOS app that lets users send a memo to their own email address in as few as 2 taps. Carrying on the philosophy of the former “Captio,” it offers a note-taking experience that keeps thoughts flowing.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユリカ、Apple (App Store)
“Persona 5 Royal” available for 1,535 yen! Atlus “Golden Week Sale” now underway on Steam
Atlus is holding a “Golden Week Sale” on Steam, offering steep discounts on popular titles. “Persona 5 Royal” is 80% off for 1,535 yen, its biggest discount to date.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アトラス、Steam、PS Store、ニンテンドーeショップ
Survey on “the differences between temporary dispatch work and part-time jobs”: 21% say they “clearly understand” the differences. Top benefits of temporary dispatch work include “higher hourly pay” and “having someone find jobs that match your requirements.”
エン株式会社 surveyed 1,831 people about “the differences between temporary dispatch work and part-time jobs.” Only 21% said they clearly understood the differences. The benefits of temporary dispatch work cited included higher hourly pay and having someone negotiate conditions on their behalf.
Companies mentioned：エン株式会社
[Kitamoto, Saitama Prefecture] “Children and Greenery Festival 2026,” drawing 8,000 visitors from inside and outside the city, to be held on April 29 (Wednesday, public holiday)
Kitamoto City, Saitama Prefecture, will hold the “Children and Greenery Festival 2026” at Kitamoto Children’s Park on April 29, 2026. The event expects approximately 8,000 visitors and will feature a range of attractions, including an animal village and stage events.
First part of independently produced feature-length AI anime film “My Life Changed After I, a Shut-In, Overcame My Tone-Deafness” released! Crowdfunding launched for the concluding installment
Independent creator and director Levelma has released the first part of a feature-length animated film, approximately 50 minutes long and made using generative AI, for free on YouTube. Crowdfunding has launched on CAMPFIRE to fund production of the concluding second part.
Companies mentioned：YouTube、CAMPFIRE
Samsung Wallet begins collaboration with JR東日本 on “Welcome Suica Mobile” and “Mobile Suica” for convenient use by visitors to Japan
サムスン電子ジャパン and JR東日本 are partnering to offer “Welcome Suica Mobile” for visitors to Japan on Galaxy smartphones sold overseas, starting in the first half of 2027.
Companies mentioned：サムスン電子ジャパン、サムスン電子、JR東日本、JCB、Kyash、au PAY、楽天ペイ
[Moved to Narita City on April 18, 2026.] LSC, which sells vintage clothing, miscellaneous goods and furniture, opens in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture. It offers a lifestyle concept with a lineup of products previously available only in central Tokyo.
LSC, which sells vintage clothing, miscellaneous goods and furniture, relocated to Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, on April 18, 2026, and reopened with a renewed focus on brand-name vintage clothing. It previously operated in Choshi City, offering brand-name items that could only be found in central Tokyo. Going forward, it will strengthen its buying and selling of brand-name vintage clothing and is currently running a campaign offering 20% more for apparel purchases.
Companies mentioned：DULTON、a.depeche
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Former precinct chief suspected of taking bribes; highway bureau reprimanded: We respect and humbly accept the decision
Original高速道路局（高公局）の元分局長が長期的な収賄で弾劾された事件に関し、監察院が高公局の内部統制の機能不全を是正勧告した。高公局はこれを受け入れ改善を約束した。
Companies mentioned：交通部高速公路局、監察院、彰化地検署
Explore Chiayi with Pikmin: Chiayi Arts Festival’s Pikmin Bloom walking map and guide
The 2026 Chiayi Arts Festival is collaborating with the popular smartphone game “Pikmin Bloom.” A “mini-walk” event touring 8 locations in the city will be held for 1 month starting May 1.
Companies mentioned：Niantic (推測)、美秀集團、FOCASA
YOYO Family dances “Kneading Mud” seductively; Eunhyuk laughs: “So cute”
Members of YOYO Family appeared on the Taiwanese audition program “宇宙啦啦隊,” drawing attention with a performance that gave children’s songs a sexy makeover.
Companies mentioned：緯來綜合台、台灣大哥大MyVideo、遠傳friDay影音、Netflix、華視、中華電信Hami Video
Health data of 500,000 people in Britain leaked, briefly appeared on Chinese e-commerce platform
Medical data belonging to 500,000 people registered with a British biobank was found to have been offered for sale temporarily on China’s e-commerce site Alibaba. The data had been downloaded by a Chinese research institution.
Companies mentioned：Alibaba (阿里巴巴)
Promoting finance for all ages, Peng Jinlong: Rethink insurance services from 3 key perspectives
As Taiwan is set to become a super-aged society in 2025, Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Peng Jin-long proposed redefining insurance services. He outlined three directions for meeting the needs of all age groups: prevention in advance, diversifying benefits, and introducing new technologies and talent.
Companies mentioned：壽險公會
Wang Meihui rides a scooter with Vice President Hsiao, visits historic sites and explores Chiayi City’s heritage
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, accompanied by Chiayi City legislator Wang Mei-hui, rode on a motorcycle that Wang has used for 20 years and visited the city’s historic cultural sites. She highly praised Chiayi City’s rich cultural heritage.
Companies mentioned：行政院
Climate change drives cocoa costs ever higher; German chocolate giant to cut 10% of its workforce
German chocolate giant Ritter Sport has announced a 10% cut in administrative staff, the first in its 100-year history, in response to soaring cocoa prices caused by climate change.
Companies mentioned：Ritter Sport、Haribo、Tchibo
Jian Zhicheng: Chunghwa Telecom’s R&D capabilities are like a “Shaolin Temple of technology”
中華電信 held “CHT Tech Day 2026,” showcasing the strong research and development capabilities of its research institute. It announced 9 advanced technologies, including AI, and plans to build an all-optical network.
Companies mentioned：中華電信、中華創智
Report: 新光三越 wins operating rights for Taipei Main Station mall; industry: A key battle in revitalizing the West District
新光三越 has reportedly secured the operating rights for the commercial facilities at Taipei Station, marking what is expected to be a major step toward revitalizing the western district after beating out Breeze and others.
Companies mentioned：新光三越、微風（Breeze）、JR東日本、統一、台鐵公司、中華民國購物中心暨商業地產協會
Man plotted attack on high school student and attempted sexual assault; Tainan prosecutors seek detention
A man who attacked a high school girl on her way home from school in Tainan City and attempted to sexually assault her was arrested by police. Prosecutors sought his detention.
Companies mentioned：台灣台南地方檢察署、台灣台南地方法院
中石化 plans another sale of Kaohsiung Asia New Bay Area land and change of accounting firm
中石化 (China Petrochemical Development Corporation) announced that its board of directors approved the re-disposal of land in the Yawan District of Kaohsiung City and a change of accounting firm, following the failure of 2 public land auctions in September 2025 and January 2026. The company said it will continue to make use of its assets and improve organizational efficiency.
Companies mentioned：中石化、鼎越開發、戴德梁行、安侯建業聯合会計師事務所、信永中和聯合会計師事務所
Dead finless porpoise found in Matsu; severely decomposed body buried on site
The Lienchiang County Government’s Department of Industrial Development buried at the site the carcass of a protected finless porpoise found in Nangan, Matsu, because it was badly decomposed. Relevant agencies worked together to respond after residents reported the discovery.
Companies mentioned：中央社
New cross-strait direct flight points? MAC: No applications for charter flights to 13 destinations during Lunar New Year
Straits Exchange Foundation Secretary-General Luo Wen-jia said that although China is calling for the full resumption of cross-strait direct flights, no applications were made during the Lunar New Year period for any of the 13 currently available charter-flight destinations, indicating insufficient market demand. He also said the resumption of individual travel requires further discussion and questioned China’s political motives.
Companies mentioned：中央社
Original浣熊等高危險動物5月起禁養 北市登記統計出爐
Taiwan’s 農業部 will ban households from keeping high-risk animals, including raccoons, saltwater crocodiles and venomous snakes, starting May 1. Existing owners will be required to register.
Companies mentioned：農業部、台北市動保處、台北市立動物園
Hon Hai and Mitsubishi Electric sign MOU to assess feasibility of joint automotive equipment venture
鴻海 (Foxconn) and Mitsubishi Electric have signed an MOU to explore the feasibility of a joint operating model for their automotive equipment businesses.
Companies mentioned：鴻海精密工業、三菱電機株式會社、三菱電機移動公司（Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation）
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to visit Japan and deepen strategic partnership
Originalフィリピンのマルコス大統領夫妻が5月下旬に日本を国賓訪問し、安全保障や経済分野での戦略的連携を強化する。
Companies mentioned：菲律賓總統府通訊辦公室（PCO）、日本自衛隊
Musk announces Tesla Cybercab production begins; 38-second video released
Elon Musk announced that production of Tesla’s autonomous taxi, the “Cybercab,” has begun and released a 38-second promotional video. The vehicle is designed without a steering wheel or pedals and is expected to debut in 2027. A limited early-access service is already available in Austin.
Companies mentioned：特斯拉（Tesla）
Weng Hsiao-ling says Cho Jung-tai undermines constitutional order and is unfit to face questioning; does not invite him to testify
Original国民党の翁曉玲立法委員は、行政院長の卓榮泰氏が憲政を破壊し、国会を軽視しているとして、彼を質疑応答の場に招かないと表明しました。卓榮泰氏が法的な義務を果たすまで、専門的な主管部会の首長のみを質疑の対象とすると主張しています。
Companies mentioned：國民黨、行政院、立法院
Zhongxiao branch robbed; CTBC Bank: Employees and customers are safe, operations unaffected
中信銀行’s Zhongxiao Branch in Taipei was robbed, but police quickly subdued the suspect. No employees or customers were harmed, and there were no financial losses. 中信銀行 announced that its banking operations were unaffected.
Companies mentioned：中央社、中信銀行
Starting salary in recruitment mocked as “peanuts”; Taichung MRT: Pay raise plan to be proposed this year
Taichung Metro was criticized for offering low starting salaries to the station staff and technicians it recruited, with the pay mocked as “banana prices.” In response, Chairman 顏邦傑 said a salary increase proposal would be submitted this year for city government approval. The company said pay adjustments made since last year had sharply reduced staff turnover.
Companies mentioned：台中捷運公司
頭城農場’s circular magic in Yilan: Sustainability you can see and taste
頭城農場, in Yilan’s Toucheng Township, is a farm promoting nature and ecotourism that is marking its 47th anniversary. In recent years, it has partnered with companies including the 日月光グループ and expanded its work beyond the farm to mountain and marine environments, including the restoration of endangered species, ecological afforestation and efforts to address marine litter. It aims to build sustainable communities through circular agriculture and environmental education.
Companies mentioned：頭城農場、日月光集團、日月光環保永續基金會
Hakka play “The Lantern Monster” to be staged on a street closed to traffic in front of Hsinchu County Government for 3 days starting on the 24th
A Hakka family play, “燈怪,” by 紙風車劇団 will be staged for 3 consecutive days starting April 24 in front of 新竹県政府.
Companies mentioned：紙風車劇団、新竹県政府、客家委員会、竹北市公所
As he seeks mayoral nomination, Wu Yi-nong opens political donation account: I respect the party’s final decision
呉怡農, who is seeking the Democratic Progressive Party’s nomination for Taipei mayor, has opened a political donation account. However, he will not accept donations until he receives the party’s formal nomination.
Companies mentioned：民主進歩党（民進党）、壮闊台湾連盟、監察院
Taiwan stocks surge 2,128 points for 3rd straight weekly gain; total market capitalization nears NT$127 trillion
Taiwan’s stock market rose 2128 points for the week, pushing the total market capitalization of listed companies to a record high of about 127 trillion New Taiwan dollars.
Companies mentioned：台湾証券取引所
Evergreen: Safety is the priority for 3 ships stranded in the Gulf; conflict has minimal impact on cargo volumes
長栄海運（エバーグリーン） announced that it has 3 container ships anchored in the Persian Gulf due to the situation in the Middle East. It said the impact on cargo volumes was slight but warned that rising fuel costs could affect demand going forward.
Companies mentioned：長栄海運（エバーグリーン）
Ministry of Finance: Property-related tax revenues fell across the board in year 114; land value increment tax posts biggest drop in 9 years
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance said property-related tax revenue fell in 2025 (ROC year 114), with land value increment tax posting a 23.5% decline, its steepest drop in 9 years.
Foreign investors post net purchases of NT$43.9 billion; Active Fubon Taiwan Technology Innovation ETF tops list of additions
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Companies mentioned：台積電（TSMC）、群益投信、台新新光金、元大投信、燿華、華通、英業達、永豊金、兆赫、玉山金、中鋼、台玻、復華投信、友達（AUO）、群創、国泰金、南亜科、台泥、統一投信
Taiwan stocks correct in March; securities firms post net profit of NT$8 billion, down 46% month over month
According to Taiwan Stock Exchange statistics, Taiwan’s stock market entered a correction in March amid economic uncertainty stemming from the U.S.-Iran war. The net profit after tax of all securities firms was NT$8.007 billion, down 46.7% from the previous month, mainly due to valuation losses on securities held for proprietary trading. However, for the 1st quarter as a whole, the firms’ combined net profit after tax reached NT$48.265 billion, a sharp increase of 2.52 times year over year.
Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所
Hualien County Government to hold a barrier-lake evacuation drill on 4/30; Chi Lien-cheng to attend and oversee
花蓮県政府 will hold a large-scale evacuation drill for a barrier lake on April 30. 政務委員季連成 will attend and provide guidance on the importance of enforcing mandatory evacuations and vertical evacuation.
Companies mentioned：花蓮県政府、光復郷公所、行政院、農業部、消防局
Man robs CTBC Bank with BB gun and fake grenade; police initially suspect financial pressure, no accomplice
A man carrying BB pellets and a fake grenade broke into a bank in Taipei and tried to rob it of NT$10 million, but police quickly subdued and arrested him.
Companies mentioned：中国信託銀行（CTBC Bank）、台北市警察局
Taiwan stocks hit new high; hot money pours in, sending the New Taiwan dollar soaring on heavy volume to close at 31.516
Despite stalled U.S.-Iran talks, Taiwan’s stock market hit a record high, while inflows of hot money drove the Taiwan dollar sharply higher, closing at NT$31.516. TSMC shares in particular reached a new high, lifting the broader market. Foreign investors also turned net buyers, helping push up the Taiwan dollar.
Companies mentioned：金管會、台積電
Mandarin Airlines’ 13th ATR aircraft arrives in Taiwan; more Kaohsiung-Matsu flights starting 5/4
Mandarin Airlines’ 13th new ATR aircraft arrived in Taiwan, and the airline will increase service on the Kaohsiung–Matsu route to 2 flights a week starting May 4.
Companies mentioned：華信航空（マンダリン航空）
Ministry of Finance: Authorizing local governments to suspend taxes on dance halls and other businesses will help economic growth
Taiwan’s 財政部 announced that the Legislative Yuan passed amendments to parts of the amusement tax law in its third reading. The changes empower local governments to suspend taxes on items such as dance halls and golf courses, and are expected to contribute to the prosperity of related industries, the development of local tourism and economic growth. Entertainment items involving arts and cultural activities and sporting events were also removed from the taxable list.
Companies mentioned：財政部、立法院會
Taiwan Railways to spend NT$9.9 billion to improve track structural safety; aims to cut delays by 30%
Taiwan’s 行政院 approved a “Railway Track Structure Safety Improvement Plan” totaling NT$9.9 billion. Taiwan Railways will procure 68 maintenance vehicles, advance the mechanization of track maintenance and is expected to improve delays by 30%.
Companies mentioned：行政院
Reuters: Pentagon email floats options, considers suspending Spain’s NATO status
Internal U.S. Defense Department emails have revealed a proposal to consider temporarily suspending Spain’s NATO membership eligibility because it did not cooperate in the war against Iran.
Companies mentioned：米国防総省（五角大廈）、NATO（北大西洋公約組織）、社会労働党（PSOE）
Health Ministry considers generational smoking ban; civic groups urge inclusion of all new tobacco products
A bill banning people born after a specified year from smoking for life has passed in the United Kingdom. Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has also begun considering the idea, while civic groups are urging that new tobacco products such as e-cigarettes be included.
Companies mentioned：台湾拒煙連盟、董氏基金会、国教行動連盟
Hopes for US-Iran peace talks fade; most Asian markets fall
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East and ahead of earnings reports from major U.S. IT companies, stocks tended to fall across Asian markets, while Taiwan’s stock market posted a sharp gain.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、Meta、Microsoft、Amazon、Apple、City Index
Dajia Mazu procession returns to Taichung on the 25th; Wuri police deploy more than 250 personnel for traffic control
As Taiwan’s major religious event, the Dajia Mazu pilgrimage, returns to Taichung on the 25th, police will impose large-scale traffic restrictions and maintain strict security.
Companies mentioned：大甲鎮瀾宮、烏日警分局
Luo Wen-jia on the Zheng-Xi meeting: Cheng Li-wun’s remarks echo China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity
Original台湾の海峡交流基金会は、国民党の鄭麗文主席と習近平総書記の会談について、中国の「民族団結進歩促進法」に同調する動きだと批判した。
Companies mentioned：海峡交流基金会（海基会）、国民党、中国共産党
Liang Yu-chih’s life sentence for killing female university student upheld; Malaysian Federation of Taiwanese Associations says it is hard to accept
The life sentence of the perpetrator in the killing of a Malaysian university student in Taiwan has been finalized. A Malaysian student association expressed deep regret, saying the outcome was “unacceptable.”
Companies mentioned：マレーシア留台校友会連合総会、長栄大学、台湾最高法院、台湾高等法院高雄分院
Wildfire in Japan’s Iwate mountains spreads; burned area now second only to 2025
A wildfire broke out in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, and spread across 1176 hectares, becoming the country’s 2nd-largest since 1989.
Companies mentioned：自衛隊、総務省消防庁
China cites arms sales to Taiwan, adds 7 EU entities to export control list
Original中国商務部は、台湾への武器売却に関与したとして、EUの軍需企業など7社を輸出管理の規制リストに追加した。
Companies mentioned：FN Herstal（ベルギー）、Omnipol（チェコ）、Hensoldt AG（ドイツ）、Excalibur Army（チェコ）、SpaceKnow（チェコ）、VZLU（チェコ）、FN Browning（ベルギー）、中国商務部
4 中國海警 vessels intrude into Kinmen waters; Coast Guard patrol boats sail alongside in response
After 4 China Coast Guard vessels entered Taiwan’s waters around Kinmen, Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration immediately deployed, shadowed them and issued warnings, forcing them to leave the waters.
Companies mentioned：海洋委員會海巡署金馬澎分署、中國海警
ASEAN Briefing, April 24, 2026
South Korea’s SKグループ has formed a strategic partnership with Vietnam on AI infrastructure and other areas. A roundup of the latest economic, political and social developments across Southeast Asia.
Companies mentioned：SKグループ、SKテレコム、SKイノベーション、シンガポール工商連合総会 (SBF)
MediaTek heads to Beijing International Auto Show; active AI smart cockpit unveiled
Taiwanese IC design giant MediaTek unveiled its new “Dimensity Auto” active AI smart cockpit solution at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition.
Turning waste oil into green gold: Taiwanese woman’s Finnish soapmaking wins praise from Michelin-starred restaurants
JooSoap, an eco-soap brand launched by Taiwan-born 林瑩茹, has won acclaim in Finland and been adopted by Michelin-starred restaurant Nolla and others. It upcycles waste oil into valuable products.
Companies mentioned：諾拉（Nolla）、台中楓樹環保小學堂、阿爾托大學（Aalto University）、皂街非營利組織（NPO せっけんの街）
Should odd-lot day trading be allowed? Financial Supervisory Commission concerned about increased market risks
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission said it was taking a cautious stance on allowing day trading and margin trading in odd-lot shares, saying they could increase market risks. It will first consider aligning their trading hours with regular trading.
Companies mentioned：金融監督管理委員会（金管會）、台湾証券取引所（證交所）
Football Association Chairman Chang Tsan vows financial governance reform; more than NT$67.3 million repaid
張璨, the new chair of the Chinese Taipei Football Association, said he would address financial problems inherited from his predecessor and advance reforms.
Companies mentioned：中華民国サッカー協会 (足協)、東アジアサッカー連盟 (EAFF)、アジアサッカー連盟 (AFC)
Thunderstorms expected in central and southern Taiwan on 4/25; sunny skies and warmer weather nationwide on the 26th
Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration forecast thunderstorms on April 25, particularly in central and southern areas, and said sunny spells would return across the island from the 26th, with temperatures rising.
Companies mentioned：交通部中央気象署
President’s overseas trip blocked; Bloomberg: Beijing weaponizes foreign airspace to isolate Taiwan
Taiwan President 賴清德 was forced to postpone his tour of Africa after several countries denied his aircraft permission to cross their airspace under pressure from China.
Companies mentioned：Bloomberg News、大西洋評議会 (Atlantic Council)、ウィリアム・アンド・メアリー大学 (AidData)
Speeding up new drug commercialization: Gongxin expands into China market, Yonglirong completes FDA registration
Taiwanese biotechnology companies 共信-KY and 永立榮生医 have made progress toward commercializing new drugs, with each achieving a milestone in expanding into the Chinese market and registering an active pharmaceutical ingredient with the U.S. FDA, respectively.
Companies mentioned：共信-KY、天津紅日健達康醫藥科技公司、枕石生物醫藥科技(珠海)公司、永立榮生醫、美國FDA
US accuses China of obstructing President Lai’s overseas trip; Lin Chia-lung expresses sincere gratitude
Original頼清徳総統の外遊を中国が妨害したことに対し米国が非難の声を上げ、台湾外交部の林佳龍部長が感謝の意を表明した。
Companies mentioned：台湾外交部、米国国務院、米国連邦議会、AIT（米国在台湾協会）
Chen Chu-sheng stresses workplace safety on film sets, laments: “These lessons were learned the hard way”
Actor 陳竹昇 plays a subway worker who falls ill because of an occupational injury in the drama “都市開基祖.” Drawing on his own experience working behind the scenes, he spoke about the importance of workplace safety.
Companies mentioned：中央社
Middle East war impact: IEA expects tight liquefied natural gas supplies through the end of next year
The IEA（国際エネルギー機関） warned that tight supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) could persist until the end of 2027 due to the impact of conflict in the Middle East.
Companies mentioned：IEA（国際エネルギー機関）
Temple dishwashing dispute in Xizhi ends in fellow practitioner’s fatal head injury; monk sentenced to 10 years in first trial
A lay-judge court of first instance sentenced a monk to 10 years in prison after he pushed a fellow monk to his death during an argument over washing dishes at a temple in Xizhi District, New Taipei City.
Companies mentioned：士林地方法院、白雲寺、三軍総医院、士林地検署
Lu Shiow-yen: Discussed with Raymond Greene the need for both sides to develop the drone industry
Taichung Mayor 盧秀燕 met with 谷立言, director of the AIT (American Institute in Taiwan), and said Taiwan and the United States would work together to develop the drone industry into a new “sacred mountain protecting the nation” for Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：米国在台協会（AIT）、アメリカ航空宇宙局（NASA）
Nantou’s Lantian Academy provides aid to 531 disadvantaged students; Hsu Shu-hua offers praise
藍田書院 in Nantou County provided scholarships and lunch money to 531 disadvantaged students, and County Magistrate 許淑華 praised its longstanding charitable work.
Companies mentioned：藍田書院慈善功徳会、南投県政府
Kaohsiung Medical University teams up with Hon Hai on AI colonoscopy system; results gain international exposure
Kaohsiung Medical University and Hon Hai jointly developed a “Colonoscopy AI Agent” using the NVIDIA platform and presented it on the international stage.
Companies mentioned：高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院、鴻海科技集團、NVIDIA
Original長榮：2026年市場高度波動 運價5月迎成長
Original長栄海運（Evergreen Marine）は、中東情勢の緊迫と油価上昇の影響で5月中旬から運賃が上昇すると見通しを発表した。第1四半期は減収だったが、第2・3四半期の業績には楽観的な姿勢を示した。
Companies mentioned：長榮海運 (Evergreen Marine)
Employee suspected of secretly filming in men’s restroom at Taiwan Railways’ Xinzuoying Station; High Speed Rail apologizes and swiftly fires him
Taiwan High Speed Rail announced that it had immediately dismissed an employee suspected of installing a hidden camera in the men’s restroom at Taiwan Railways’ Xinzuoying Station. The company apologized and said it would fully cooperate with the police investigation.
Companies mentioned：台湾高鉄（台湾高速鉄道）、台鉄（台湾鉄路管理局）
Unlicensed drunk driver hits and kills man, then flees; Tainan District Court sentences him to 11 years and 4 months
A man who killed a pedestrian in Tainan City while driving drunk without a license and then fled the scene was sentenced at first instance to 11 years and 4 months in prison.
Companies mentioned：台南地方法院、台南市警察局
Security expo focuses on critical infrastructure; Vice President Hsiao: Strengthen society’s overall resilience
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim toured the Taipei International Security Technology Application Expo (Secutech 2026), praising advances in Taiwan-developed AI and security technologies and calling for stronger social resilience in the face of climate change and societal challenges.
Companies mentioned：品睿通訊公司、利凌企業公司 (LILIN)
Secret filming cases in public places keep surfacing: A guide to prevention and self-protection in public restrooms, on the MRT and in hotels
Hidden-camera incidents in public places have become frequent, prompting police to publish security measures and guidelines on what to do if victimized in places such as restrooms, hotels and subway stations.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府警察局、台北市政府警察局、台湾鉄路、台湾高速鉄路、衛生福利部
Daughter of sports legend Zhou Xijun wins gold in both boxing and sanda at National High School Games
Chou Hsi-chun, the daughter of a celebrated Taiwanese sanshou athlete, won gold medals in 2 events—boxing and sanshou—at the National High School Athletic Games.
Companies mentioned：新北市明德高中、台中西苑高中國中部
ASE: Global semiconductor output value expected to exceed US$1 trillion; optimistic about emerging applications
Wu Tian-yu, COO of ASE, predicted that global semiconductor production could exceed $1 trillion this year amid rising demand for AI and HPC. He also said hardware would become a key bottleneck as technology advances.
Companies mentioned：日月光投控（ASE）、矽品（SPIL）、環電（USI）、萬潤、鴻勁、健策、弘塑、愛德萬測試（アドバンテスト）、科林研發（ラムリサーチ）、3M、三井化學、村田製作所
Fake online auctions rampant; New Taipei arrests 137 people in first 3 months over ticket and card scams
新北市刑警大隊 announced that organized online scam networks had been systematically selling fake tickets to popular concerts and counterfeit game cards. From January through March this year, 135 cases were reported and 137 people arrested, preventing property losses of about NT$624 million.
Companies mentioned：新北市刑警大隊、新北市政府警察局
Impersonated to sell drugs, Taipei Veterans General Hospital chief distressed that scammers use AI to profit and kill
Chen Wei-ming, president of 台北栄民総病院, has condemned a scam ring selling counterfeit drugs using AI voice-cloning technology. More than 100 scams have impersonated Chen, and some patients have been victimized by purchasing fake medication. While expressing gratitude for the cooperation of police and relevant ministries, he warned that scams are becoming more sophisticated and urged the public to cooperate.
Companies mentioned：台北栄民総病院
“National treasure” boasts of 3 generations sharing the stage; MANSAI’s Boléro seeks to soothe souls lost in the 311 earthquake
Three generations of the Nomura family, masters of Japanese kyogen theater, staged “Kyogen Theater” at Weiwuying in Taiwan, where Nomura Mansai performed “MANSAI Bolero,” a work honoring the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake. They expressed gratitude for Taiwan’s earthquake relief and highlighted the preservation and innovation of traditional performing arts.
Japan revises rules: Teachers who molest students will be fired
Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology revised its basic guidelines under the law to prevent sexual violence against children by school staff. It removed the word “in principle” from the policy of “dismissal in principle,” clarifying that offending teachers will face strict disciplinary action. The revision followed a 2025 case in which school staff shared secretly taken images.
Companies mentioned：毎日新聞
Graduates’ average starting salary is NT$39,000; 17.2% earn only the minimum wage
The Ministry of Labor released salary statistics for new employees. Graduates in 2025 earned an average starting salary of NT$39,000, up 5.4% from the previous year. However, 24,000 people, or 17.2%, received only the minimum wage, highlighting income inequality as a challenge.
Reflecting on work in Taiwan, Nam Min-jeong says South Korea’s cheerleading environment cannot compare with Taiwan’s
South Korean cheerleader Nam Min-jeong spoke about her work in Taiwan, saying South Korea’s cheerleading environment does not measure up to Taiwan’s. She also discussed her mother’s cancer treatment, revealing that she is paying the full cost of medical care herself.
Soochow University invites National Land Management Agency official to speak on “people-centered” transformation in urban planning
東呉大学 invited Zhao Qihong of 内政部国土管理署 to give a lecture on shifting urban planning from “car-centered” to “people-centered.” The lecture emphasized the importance of creating urban spaces centered on people in response to an aging society, prioritizing pedestrians and accessibility as well as traffic efficiency.
Companies mentioned：内政部国土管理署、東呉大学
Taiwan women’s soccer team calls for head coach’s removal; Football Association: Moving toward dismissal
The Taiwan Women’s Football Players’ Union has called for the dismissal of Thai head coach Chakmoa, and 中華サッカー協会 is considering that course of action at a selection meeting. The reasons include a lack of scientific training, and Belgian coach De Vild is expected to be recommended as his successor.
Companies mentioned：中華サッカー協会
Construction begins on playground at Lukang Ecological Park, featuring “Cloud Bouncing Hill” and diverse play equipment
Construction has begun on improvements to children’s play equipment at the ecological park in Lukang Township, Changhua. The park will feature unique equipment such as “Cloud Bounce Hill” and aims to become an inclusive playground for all ages. The project has a budget of NT$45 million and is scheduled to take 240 days.
Derrick White wins NBA Sportsmanship Award; Celtics player earns honor for 2nd straight year
OriginalNBAは2025-26シーズン運動精神賞をボストン・セルティックスのガード、デリック・ホワイト選手に授与しました。セルティックスの選手が2年連続で受賞し、ホワイト選手は今季77試合に出場し、チームのNBA優勝と米国代表でのパリ五輪金メダル獲得に貢献しました。
Companies mentioned：ボストン・セルティックス、インディアナ・ペイサーズ、サンアントニオ・スパーズ
CTBC Bank robbed on Section 4 of Zhongxiao East Road in Taipei; police subdue suspect
A robbery took place at a CTBC Bank branch in Taipei’s Da’an District, and police subdued the suspect at the scene. The details of the incident are under investigation.
Companies mentioned：中國信託銀行
Former DPP Youth Department director Tsai Mu-lin convicted of covering up case and bullying; sentenced to 1 year and 2 months
Tsai Mu-lin, a former director of the Democratic Progressive Party’s youth department, was sentenced to 1 year and 2 months in prison at his first trial for covering up sexual harassment of a female subordinate and for workplace bullying.
Companies mentioned：民主進歩党（民進党）、台北地方法院、台北地検
Hsingta coal-fired Unit 4 questioned over whether it is “really generating power”; 台電: Tests conducted according to procedure
Unit 4, a coal-fired unit at the Hsinta Power Plant, has faced allegations of “sham power generation,” but 台電 said it conducts regular maintenance and testing in accordance with regulations as an emergency reserve unit. The tests are intended to ensure backup power in emergencies, and the unit also complies with environmental standards.
Companies mentioned：台電、高雄市政府環保局
DeepSeek releases new V4 model; million-token long context becomes standard
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek released a preview of its new DeepSeek-V4 model series, which can process ultra-long contexts of 1 million tokens. V4 comes in 2 versions, Pro and Flash, and uses a new attention mechanism and DSA sparse attention to significantly reduce computing and memory consumption.
Companies mentioned：華為、Anthropic、月之暗面 (Moonshot AI)、MiniMax、Google (Gemini-Pro-3.1)
Legislators urge development of map app; National Development Council: Coordinating integration with Ministry of Digital Affairs
Taiwan’s government expressed confidence in developing a better mapping app after banning the use of Chinese mapping app Gaode Maps on national security grounds. It plans to invest in AI-related projects as a national policy and aims to provide the public with a safe, easy-to-use alternative app.
Companies mentioned：高德地圖、Google Map
“Extreme heat days” above 40 degrees increasingly common; Tokyo encourages employees to wear shorts to work
In response to soaring energy costs and extreme heat, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is encouraging employees to wear shorts to work as part of its Cool Biz campaign. It is promoting a new “Cool & Smart” working style championed by Governor Yuriko Koike and aims to save electricity by reducing reliance on air conditioning.
Companies mentioned：日本気象庁、東京都庁
Kinmen repeatedly busts fake board-game parlors that are actually casinos; police vow continued crackdown
Kinmen police raided 2 establishments that were presented as board game cafes but were actually operating as gambling dens. The 金門県警察局 chief said the police would continue to crack down firmly on illegal operators.
Companies mentioned：金門県警察局