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Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim visited several forestry and historic sites in Chiayi City, praising efforts to combine cultural heritage preservation with tourism development.
Companies mentioned：阿里山林業鐵路
新光三越 was reported to have won the new operating rights for the 2nd-floor mall at Taipei Station, which Breeze Group had operated for many years. Breeze’s contract expires at the end of July.
Companies mentioned：新光三越、微風集團 (Breeze Group)、台灣鐵路局 (台鐵)、JR東日本、統一、上嫻公司 (金華百貨)
Original台灣國軍「漢光42號」電腦輔助指揮所演習結束，國防部長顧立雄肯定演習提升了實戰決策與聯合作戰能力。
Companies mentioned：國防部
Japan’s Bossa Nova queen Lisa Ono announced a tour in Kaohsiung and Taipei, Taiwan, from late July to early August, and will take on a rock style.
Companies mentioned：國立中山大學、台北科技大學
A young Taiwanese second-generation talent is making a name in South Africa’s highly competitive classical music education scene. Taiwanese-descent students aged 10 and 13 were selected for the University of South Africa (UNISA) violin master class, drawing attention.
Companies mentioned：南非大學 (UNISA)、普利托利亞大學交響樂團、英國倫敦三一學院、約翰尼斯堡交響樂團
At the 33rd Taipei City National Instrumental Pipa Competition, Fang Yonghua of the National Taiwan University of Arts became the biggest talking point, winning 3 awards, including a special prize and a popularity award, despite finishing as runner-up.
Companies mentioned：台北市立國樂團 (北市國)、國立台灣藝術大學、中國音樂學院、中央音樂學院
Recently, several African countries have stepped up diplomatic pressure on Taiwan and obstructed exchanges with it. A French expert cited strong pressure from China as the cause, while noting that room remains for practical exchanges.
Companies mentioned：WTO (世界貿易機関)、Asia Centre (アジアセンター)、財団法人国際合作発展基金会、World Vegetable Center
A study by Fudan University found that the massive subsidy battle in China’s food delivery sector boosted online orders for restaurants but squeezed higher-margin dine-in business, ultimately reducing restaurants’ total sales and net profits.
Companies mentioned：復旦大學、淘寶 (タオバオ)
The Trump administration extended the Jones Act waiver for 90 days, through mid-August, to mitigate damage to energy supply chains from the war with Iran.
Companies mentioned：米国税関・国境警備局 (CBP)
It was reported that U.S. President Donald Trump was considering temporarily suspending Spain’s NATO membership over its lack of cooperation in the Iran war, but NATO denied this, saying no such provision exists.
Companies mentioned：北大西洋公約組織 (NATO)、美國國防部 (五角大廈)、BBC、路透社 (Reuters)
A man surnamed Tsai was arrested on suspicion of attacking a male high school student on his way home from school in Yongkang District, Tainan, and attempting to sexually assault him. A court ordered him detained.
Companies mentioned：台灣台南地方法院、台灣台南地方檢察署
The Taiwan Lottery’s Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115101 was held, with no top-prize winner.
Companies mentioned：台灣彩券公司 (台彩)
The Taiwan Lottery’s Lotto draw No. 115047 was held, with no winners of either the top or second prize.
Companies mentioned：台灣彩券 (台彩)
Original慕尼黑愛樂管弦樂團將由候任首席指揮夏尼領軍，攜手韓國鋼琴家趙成珍於4月底至5月初在台灣北高兩地舉辦三場音樂會。
Companies mentioned：慕尼黑愛樂、台北國家音樂廳、高雄衛武營國家藝術文化中心
Chinese authorities signaled plans to restrict top technology companies, including AI startups, from accepting U.S. investment. The aim is to prevent U.S. investors from acquiring critical technologies.
Companies mentioned：月之暗面 (Moonshot AI)、階躍星辰 (StepFun)、字節跳動 (ByteDance)、Meta、Manus
Original路透社民調顯示，多數美國選民將油價飆漲歸咎於川普的對伊政策，導致共和黨在期中選舉面臨嚴峻挑戰。
Companies mentioned：路透社、益普索 (Ipsos)、白宮
British representative to Taiwan Joanne Ooi attended the opening of Fashion Revolution Taiwan 2026, praising the textile industry’s active shift to environmentally friendly technologies and promotion of sustainable development.
Companies mentioned：英國駐台辦事處、環境部資源循環署、2026 Fashion Revolution Taiwan
Dakar, the capital of Senegal, withdrew an announcement for scholarships offered by Taipei, Taiwan, in less than 1 day. The move is believed to have reflected consideration of, or pressure related to, Senegal’s diplomatic ties with China.
Companies mentioned：達卡市政府、台北市政府、亞洲中心 (Asia Centre)
Iran’s foreign minister will visit Pakistan and other locations, while US mediators expect a 2nd round of US-Iran talks may be held to ease the Middle East conflict.
Companies mentioned：伊朗通訊社 (IRNA)、CNN
Original金管會保險局長王麗惠表示，將持續調適法規鼓勵保險業創新，推動全方位生活支持及主動理賠等高齡化社會服務。
Companies mentioned：金融監督管理委員會 (金管會)、保險局
A Japanese man in his 30s who traveled to Taiwan was diagnosed with measles after returning home. One fellow traveler from Kaohsiung remains in Japan, and has been reported to be in good health.
Companies mentioned：疾病管制署、高雄市衛生局、星宇航空
Taiwan’s offshore wind project 海能風電 (Formosa 2) has completed refinancing worth about NT$58.9 billion. It is the first major refinancing of an offshore wind project in Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region.
Companies mentioned：海能風電 (Formosa 2)、風睿能源 (SRE)、捷碧能源 (JERA Nex bp)、永豐商業銀行、台中商業銀行
At the Junior World Cup in shooting held in Cairo, Egypt, Taiwan’s Liao Kerong won bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event. She is the daughter of Ma Yumei, a member of Taiwan’s Asian Games team.
A city council questioned why only $250,000 had been recovered out of the roughly NT$60 million in fines imposed by the city over illegal gravel mining in Meinong District, Kaohsiung. City officials stressed that enforcement action was underway to collect the unpaid amounts.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府、高雄市経済発展局、法務部行政執行署、橋頭地方検察署、経済部、行政院
Taiwanese footwear giant Pou Chen announced that it would inject about US$99.99 million (about NT$3.14 billion) into its Indonesian subsidiary, PT. Hardases Abadi Indonesia.
Companies mentioned：宝成工業 (Pou Chen)、Pou Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited、PT. Hardases Abadi Indonesia
Taiwanese semiconductor packaging maker 同欣電 announced an expansion of its subsidiary’s factory in the Philippines. The construction contract is worth 1.17 billion pesos (about NT$600 million).
Companies mentioned：同欣電、TONG HSING ELECTRONICS PHILS.INC.
The EU approved its 20th sanctions package against Russia and then began considering a 21st. It also approved a plan to provide about 90 billion euros in aid to Ukraine.
Companies mentioned：欧州連合 (EU)
The results of Taiwan’s 大樂透 lottery draw No. 115047 have been announced. The main numbers are 14, 37, 47, 39, 16, 07, and the special number is 34.
Companies mentioned：台彩（台湾彩券 / Taiwan Lottery）
E Ink (元太科技), the world’s largest e-paper maker, announced that the color-changing car BMW iX3 Flow Edition, featuring its technology, was unveiled at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show.
Companies mentioned：元太科技 (E Ink)、BMW
The Taipei District Court sentenced former DPP Youth Department director Tsai Mulin to 1 year and 2 months in prison for covering up a subordinate’s sexual harassment and engaging in workplace bullying. The judge said he showed no remorse.
Companies mentioned：民主進歩党（民進党）、台北地方法院、台北地検署
Campaigning by parties’ candidates for the New Taipei City mayoral election is picking up. DPP candidate Su Chiao-hui and KMT candidate Lee Sichuan attended an accountants’ association event, while TPP candidate Huang Kuo-chang rode a bicycle around the city in the rain to appeal for support.
Companies mentioned：新北市會計師公會
A medical team from Taiwan’s Mackay Memorial Hospital made its 7th visit to Ukraine and, together with the Taiwan Foundation for Disaster Relief, donated 3 medical vehicles and related equipment worth about 25 million yuan.
Companies mentioned：馬偕紀念醫院、財團法人賑災基金會、基督教醫療協會（Christian Medical Association）
At the ISSF Junior World Cup in Egypt, Taiwan’s Chen Yu-an and Tsai Chieh-ying won silver in the 10-meter air rifle mixed team event.
The winning numbers for Taiwan’s 今彩539 lottery and other draws have been announced. This is routine lottery results information.
Companies mentioned：台灣彩券
The U.S. military’s 3rd aircraft carrier, the George H. W. Bush, has arrived in the Middle East, marking the largest deployment in more than 20 years. It is seen as a signal of strong military pressure on Iran.
Companies mentioned：米国防総省、CNN、戦略国際問題研究所(CSIS)、米海軍歴史・遺産司令部
During Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s tour of Africa, 3 countries suddenly revoked permission for overflight. In response, the French Office in Taipei reiterated that “the right of overflight is a fundamental principle of international civil aviation.”
Companies mentioned：フランス在台協会（French Office in Taipei）、台湾外交部
As the Philippines and the United States held their large-scale joint military exercise Balikatan (“Shoulder to Shoulder”), the 中国人民解放軍 conducted live-fire drills in waters east of the Philippine island of Luzon, heightening tensions in the region.
Companies mentioned：中国人民解放軍、日本自衛隊
Addressing concerns about import-driven inflation amid worsening conditions in the Middle East, a Taiwan central bank board member said current prices and economic growth left “no room for rate hikes or cuts.”
Companies mentioned：台湾経済研究院（台経院）、台湾中油
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announced plans to acquire large numbers of quadruped robots and unmanned drones as part of its asymmetric warfare strategy, for use in urban combat and eliminating enemy forces.
At a forum in Shanghai, experts discussed AI’s impact on the labor market. They said AI would not directly take away people’s jobs; rather, people who can use AI will replace those who cannot.
Companies mentioned：中国総合開発研究院、北京大学
Taiwan is strengthening ties with Somaliland in the Horn of Africa and laying strategic groundwork to counter pressure from China by forming alliances with the United States and others.
Companies mentioned：BBC News、台湾中油、ハドソン研究所
The exhibition “Surrealism: A World in Dialogue” has opened at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum. Featuring more than 120 works and an interactive experience area, it showcases the appeal of surrealism.
Companies mentioned：台北市立美術館（北美館）、ドイツ・テュービンゲン文化交流協会
Critics have questioned former President Trump’s claim that he cut prescription drug prices by “more than 100%,” saying it is mathematically contradictory and would leave pharmaceutical companies selling at a loss.
Companies mentioned：Regeneron Pharmaceuticals（レジェネロン・ファーマシューティカルズ）、AP通信
It was reported that the United States was considering suspending Spain’s NATO membership because it did not support military action against Iran. In response, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged NATO allies to stand together.
Companies mentioned：米国防総省、NATO、EU
A man carrying a BB gun and a fake grenade broke into a CTBC Bank branch in Taipei’s East District, but responding police officers quickly subdued him, resolving the incident safely.
Companies mentioned：中国信託銀行（中信銀行）
Original世界気象機関（WMO）は、エルニーニョ現象が今年の5〜7月に再び発生し、強い勢力になる可能性があると予測しています。これにより、極端な気象や世界的猛暑のリスクが高まります。
Companies mentioned：世界気象機関（WMO）、国連
Eggs began appearing mysteriously at a Tudigong temple in Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County, but it turned out that a neighbor’s free-ranging hen had been laying and incubating eggs inside the temple.
Intelligence and security agencies from 10 countries, including the UK, the United States and Japan, issued a joint warning that a China-linked hacking group was hijacking routers and other smart devices to build a vast malware network.
Companies mentioned：永信至誠（Integrity Technology Group）、Microsoft
Taiwan’s 衛生福利部 is considering amendments to the Social Workers Act, drawing on the Medical Care Act, after a social worker was convicted in a child abuse death case. The policy would impose legal liability only in cases of intentional wrongdoing or conduct beyond professional discretion, and aims to submit a bill by the end of the year.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部、法務部、司法院、児童福祉連盟、行政院
Samsung Electronics’ labor union staged protests demanding higher wages, and production at South Korean plants fell sharply during night shifts, with semiconductor foundry output down 58% and memory production down 18%.
Companies mentioned：サムスン電子（Samsung Electronics）
Taiwan’s National Development Fund extended the application deadline for its “Revitalization Loan Program,” which supports local revitalization projects, by 1 year, through the end of June 2027.
Companies mentioned：国家発展基金（国発基金）、中華郵政
ARMS会計株式会社 participated as a specialist in “すみだ区民相談室,” hosted by Sumida Ward, providing free tax consultations mainly on inheritance tax.
ココマイスター株式会社 launched its top-grade, Japan-made “Waxed Cordovan Leather Strap for Apple Watch,” designed to develop a patina over time, for ¥16,800 on April 24, 2026.
Companies mentioned：Apple Inc.
To mark the 25th anniversary of Kamen Rider Agito and the release of a new film, Drone Show Japan and Toei held a drone show in Fukagawa, Tokyo.
Companies mentioned：東映デジマ株式会社、東映株式会社、東映ビデオ株式会社、株式会社ヤマタネ
The 3rd High School Band Grand Prix 2026 Summer, hosted by YouTube program “おとなりラジオ,” is set to take place. The final will be held in Yokohama in August, followed the next day by the inaugural outdoor free live “Music Festival” in Ikebukuro.
Companies mentioned：Awesome City Club、MOROHA、OKAMOTO'S、MĀRAJAQK、Mume!少女、ペタ、伽乱堂、俺らの出会いはハンバーガー
SHIRO will open its first directly operated store in Hong Kong, “SHIRO K11 Musea,” on May 1, 2026. The store will feature a fragrance-making experience lab that reuses discarded fragrances, as well as items exclusive to Hong Kong.
Companies mentioned：K11 MUSEA
In response to soaring building material prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in February 2026, The HORIZ音s株式会社 has launched a free AI-powered checker to assess the validity of renovation estimates. It has also begun selling a negotiation PDF to protect homeowners from opportunistic price hikes.
Companies mentioned：TOTO、日本経済新聞、新建ハウジング
株式会社プエンテ has launched “M&A Portal,” an AI-powered M&A analysis platform for small and medium-sized businesses. In partnership with 株式会社OkayOkay, it offers hybrid support combining automated financial analysis by AI with advisory services from experts, aiming to help resolve business succession issues.
Companies mentioned：株式会社OkayOkay
KThingS will hold the “シュガーバニーズPOP UP STORE” at Tokyo Station First Avenue from April 24 to May 7, 2026. Character goods will be sold and promotional items distributed.
Companies mentioned：サンリオ
Juice=Juice members Rei Inoue and Nia Hayashi appeared as guests on the radio program “大沢あかね LUCKY 7.” They discussed the story behind hit song “盛れ！ミ・アモーレ,” which has surpassed 500 million total plays on social media, and shared their thoughts on the track.
Companies mentioned：ニッポン放送、ハロー！プロジェクト、犬塚製作所、日本テレビ系
株式会社イマジナ will hold an employer branding seminar in Takamatsu on June 26, using the OBPI personality assessment developed in partnership with 英ケンブリッジ大学. The seminar aims to address challenges such as placing the right people in the right roles at regional companies and developing next-generation leaders.
Companies mentioned：英ケンブリッジ大学、英ケンブリッジ大学サイコメトリクスセンター、ハーバード大学、SHRM
T League announced the players whose registration for the 2026-2027 season had been completed as of April 23, 2026. The list includes newly registered players from 静岡ジェード and 京都カグヤライズ, along with previously registered players.
Companies mentioned：静岡ジェード、京都カグヤライズ、T.T彩たま、トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋、日本生命レッドエルフ、日本ペイントマレッツ、九州カリーナ
Multitalented artist TOOBOE surprised fans at the tour finale with the announcement that a solo show will be held at SHIBUYA LINE CUBE on August 21.
有限会社三景スタジオ is holding the “Sapporo GW Bridal Fair” through May 6, 2026, for couples considering a photo wedding in the Sapporo area. The fair offers special perks and free try-ons of popular designer wedding outfits.
Companies mentioned：JILL STUART、KIYOKO HATA、ISAMU MORITA、LAURA ASHLEY、MATSUO
“P・STRETCH空港通り店,” a stretching studio in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, will run a limited campaign for new customers during the 2026 GW period.
Companies mentioned：筑波大学（関連技術）
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun recruiting about 10 junior and senior high school students to help plan content and write articles for its “Teens'Tokyo” website. The initiative will bring young people’s perspectives to the communication of metropolitan government information.
FRUITS ZIPPER kicked off its largest-ever arena tour, with 16 shows across 8 cities, at Yokohama Arena and released its new song “ふるっぱれーど” along with its music video.
Companies mentioned：アソビシステム、KAWAII LAB.
千疋屋総本店 has begun selling a special Mother’s Day gift package featuring carnations paired with ripe mangoes from Miyazaki Prefecture.
John Lennon’s legendary concert film “Power to the People: John & Yoko Live in NYC” will open in theaters worldwide on April 29. The 2nd wave of endorsement comments from public figures and footage from the concert have also been released.
東京都 is seeking elementary school students in grades 4–6 to participate in a workshop to discuss new content for its popular “東京都こどもホームページ.”
Companies mentioned：東京都
BOTANICO held its “Latest X Strategy Seminar.” It explained operational techniques for adapting to algorithm changes, moving beyond reliance on follower counts, and turning X into an “asset.”
Companies mentioned：X（旧Twitter）
集英社マンガアートヘリテージ has begun exhibiting and selling collotype prints depicting Marie Antoinette from Shinichi Sakamoto’s “イノサン” at Azabudai Hills. The project is an important effort to raise the artistic value of manga.
Companies mentioned：集英社、便利堂、Zuber Rieder
株式会社ナビット conducted a gardening survey of 1000 people. About half said they were interested in gardening, and the survey also introduced scientific findings that touching soil may release serotonin and improve depressive symptoms.
Companies mentioned：米コロラド大学、千葉大学
HoYoverse announced that “Zenless Zone Zero” Ver. 2.8 will be released on May 6, 2026, with the Steam version launching at the same time. New characters will be added, and a collaboration with Yamaha will also take place.
Companies mentioned：HoYoverse、ヤマハ発動機株式会社、Laced Records
株式会社Librex will hold an online webinar on May 1, 2026, teaching participants how to mass-produce images using spreadsheets and Gem for side businesses.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Librex
Genesis Healthcare and GeneLife have launched the “AGA Monitor Project” to mark DNA DAY™ 2026. They will provide free DNA testing kits to the first 200 applicants and study the links between genetic and environmental factors and hair loss.
Companies mentioned：GeneLife (ブランド名)
APPLE TREE Co., Ltd. announced that it will extend the crowdfunding period for its 3D-printed pillow “4D MAKURA LATTICE3000” through May 31 after funding surpassed 9 million yen, with 400 supporters.
Companies mentioned：GREEN FUNDING
“noma(D),” the solo project of a crowd of rebellion frontman Daisaku Miyata, will release its 2nd single “NEW:OLD” digitally on May 15 and premiere its music video.
Companies mentioned：a crowd of rebellion、ALL ACCESS RECORDS、株式会社NTTドコモ・スタジオ＆ライブ、NTTドコモ、吉本興業
The 7-member dance and vocal group KID PHENOMENON has announced that it will release its 2nd album, “KIDS00’s,” on June 17, 2026.
Companies mentioned：LDH、Billboard Japan、オリコン、Amazon.co.jp
Osaka-based rock band “Bye-Bye-Handの方程式” will release the EP “僕らは涙を流さない-EP” on June 24 with new drummer Yusuke Tsukagawa, and will tour nationwide starting in July.
Companies mentioned：タワーレコード、Amazon、Columbia Music Shop、ぴあ、イープラス、No Big Deal Records
Living Center has opened the vacation rental “LIVINGSTAY WESTKAMATA817” in Kamata, Ota Ward. Its extensive facilities cater to inbound travelers and long-term stays.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リビングライフホールディングス、Airbnb、Booking.com
主婦の友社 released “Everything You Need to Know After Your Dog Turns 5,” a book covering care and preparation for a dog’s senior years, on April 24, 2026. It was supervised by a leading expert in caring for elderly dogs.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ペットフード協会
U-NEXT held a press conference and open workout ahead of the inaugural event of “ONE SAMURAI,” a combat sports event it will stream live exclusively (held on 4/29). Takeru, who is heading into his retirement match, faced off against Rodtang.
Companies mentioned：株式会社U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、ONE Championship、フジテレビ
株式会社POKER ROOM has signed a sponsorship agreement with ZIPAIR Tokyo and will hold a viewer-participation poker event in which participants travel to Las Vegas on a ZIPAIR charter flight with YouTuber “Sekai no Yokosawa.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社POKER ROOM、株式会社ZIPAIR Tokyo、株式会社ジャルパック、Ellis Island Casino
Louis Vuitton 西武池袋店 will reopen after renovation on April 25, 2026. The store will feature women’s collections on the 1st floor and men’s collections on the 2nd floor.
Companies mentioned：西武池袋店、LOUIS VUITTON
Mitsubishi Electric and Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin considering a strategic partnership through the joint operation of Mitsubishi Electric’s automotive equipment business (Mitsubishi Electric Mobility).
Companies mentioned：三菱電機株式会社、鴻海精密工業股份有限公司（Foxconn）、三菱電機モビリティ株式会社
東京都 is recruiting student organizers for the Youth Challenge Support Program, a networking event where young people can meet diverse role models and consider their future. The program aims to support young people’s global engagement and efforts to tackle social issues.
Companies mentioned：東京都
株式会社ブルースタジオ has launched a “proposal-based” real estate sales service for central Tokyo and the surrounding areas. The performance-based service redefines the value of older or distinctive properties that tend to receive low valuations and connects them with potential buyers.
株式会社山崎屋 will grand-open the crane game specialty store “トレジャーランド東金店” in Chiba Prefecture on April 25, 2026. The store will feature about 200 machines under the concept of “easy wins and huge hauls.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社山崎屋、道の駅 みのりの郷 東金、Dステーション東金店
東京都 is developing a digital version of the Adolescent Mental Health Promotion Program for high school students in collaboration with 京都大学 and 東京都医学総合研究所. It is recruiting about 10 high school student monitors to provide feedback for the development process.
Companies mentioned：京都大学、東京都医学総合研究所
Nordic brand “moz Sweden” has opened an official account on Rakuten ROOM. Specialist staff will carefully select products and offer recommendations tailored to different lifestyles. An Instagram campaign is also underway to mark the launch.
Companies mentioned：楽天グループ株式会社