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Women-only personal Pilates studio “COCOLANCE（ココランス）方南２丁目店” will open on June 21, 2026, a 3-minute walk from Honancho Station in Suginami, Tokyo. Specializing in machine Pilates, the studio offers one-on-one instruction from female instructors in fully private rooms.
株式会社ビジョナリー held the major welfare music event “VISIONARY DAYS × Roman Disco” at Hisaya Odori Park in Nagoya on April 18. More than 2,000 diverse visitors gathered, and the event fostered new points of connection with and understanding of welfare through experiences combining welfare, music, and health.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビジョナリー、厚生労働省
Original広島の都春日ウェディングは、GW期間中（5/2～5/6）に通常16,500円のフルコースを3,500円で体験できる試食付ウェディングフェアを開催。シェフが目の前で調理するライブ感あふれる"対面調理スタイル"が特徴で、ゲストとの一体感を重視した結婚式を提案。
Companies mentioned：株式会社都、都春日ウェディング
株式会社 千 修 will hold the 33rd Senshu Wind Orchestra Charity Concert at Bunkyo Civic Hall on May 23, Reiwa 8, to support people with visual impairments. Linda Yamamoto will appear as a special guest, and net proceeds will be donated to organizations for people with visual impairments.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 千 修、千修吹奏楽団、文京区、社会福祉法人 読売光と愛の事業団、東京都吹奏楽連盟
TVXQ’s Changmin will serve as MC on the 2nd day of the “3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026 (ASEA 2026),” to be held at Belluna Dome on May 16 and 17, and will also perform a solo stage. His participation is expected to further raise the profile of this leading Asian music festival, as he is known as a “living legend” of K-pop.
Companies mentioned：SM ENTERTAINMENT、ASEA組織委員会、NEWSEN、@style、THE STAR E&M、コンテンツモンスター
Women AI Initiative Japan (WAIJ), a general incorporated association, announced that it will hold the “WOMAN AI AWARD 2026” on July 6 to recognize women who have used AI to change how they work and learn. The award aims to promote women’s participation in the AI field and present new role models to society.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Women AI Initiative Japan (WAIJ)、経済産業省、内閣府、KPMG
Nifty will run a campaign during Golden Week for new subscribers to “＠nifty Hikari.” The “＠nifty Hikari 3-Year Plan (N) 1 Gig” and “＠nifty Hikari 3-Year Plan (N) 10 Gig” plans will offer up to 32,000 points and 44,000 points, respectively. The 10 Gig plan will also offer reimbursement for cancellation fees charged by other providers, as part of a campaign marking its nationwide rollout.
Companies mentioned：NTT西日本株式会社
Original株式会社扶桑社が運営する「ESSEonline」は、小学1年生以上の子どもを持つ母親189名を対象に「小1の壁」に関する意識調査を実施しました。調査の結果、41%の母親が「小1の壁」を実感しており、学童や習い事、学校行事やPTA、子ども自身の変化など、多岐にわたる困難を抱えていることが明らかになりました。
Companies mentioned：株式会社扶桑社、フジテレビジョン
Originalエンターテインメントマーケティング株式会社が、ホンダ「オデッセイ」の実車カラーを再現したスマートフォンケースを発売しました。自動車用塗料を使用し、パールやメタリックカラーを忠実に再現、iPhoneとAndroidの多様な機種に対応しています。
Companies mentioned：ホンダ
株式会社ネクイノ’s free menstrual product service “toreluna” has donated sanitary napkins to 石見智翠館高校 in Shimane Prefecture as part of its “1minute,1napkin” project. The project aims to increase access to menstrual products and promote understanding of SRHR, while also considering their use in emergency stockpiles.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネクイノ、国際協力NGOジョイセフ、石見智翠館高校
Original明治記念館の懐石料亭「花がすみ」は、全室個室で楽しめる平日ランチ限定「初夏ざんまい御膳」を8,470円（税サ込）で、令和8年5月7日から6月30日まで提供します。都心の静かな空間で旬の食材を活かした日本料理を堪能できます。
Companies mentioned：明治記念館
Paris-based sneaker brand ASFVLT has launched “SIENNA,” its first low-profile sneaker, as part of its 2026 spring/summer collection. Combining minimalist design with a comfortable fit, the brand is making a full-scale entry into the trendy low-profile market.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アースマーケティング
Starting in May 2026, Sega will open a limited-time pop-up shop and mini museum at MARIO OUTLET in Seoul, South Korea. The initiative is its 1st participation in the major project MGM IP UNIVERSE 2026 and aims to strengthen the promotion of its IP across Asia.
Companies mentioned：MARIO OUTLET
Digital marketing company 株式会社バリューファースト held its 2026 new graduate entrance ceremony. Welcoming 4 new employees selected from 847 applicants, it outlined its vision of becoming the industry No.1 with its original product, adclick.
Companies mentioned：ハイアットリージェンシー横浜
Used PC specialty store PCバル is holding a Golden Week sale through May 11, 2026, with discounts of up to 20% off. It is offering high-quality refurbished PCs running Windows 11 at special prices for individuals and businesses.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バルテック、株式会社バルテックフィールドサービス、富士通、VAIO、NEC、DELL、ASUS
一般財団法人SAMURAI財団 has been established and launched SAMURAIアントレクラブ, a free entrepreneurship education platform for all elementary school students. It announced a 50-year vision that aims to build a ¥10 billion fund by 2030.
Companies mentioned：日本ファンドレイジング協会
Nagasaki-based 岩崎本舗 will release its つゆだく角煮まぶし, made with 2.3 times the usual amount of its secret sauce, for a limited time during Golden Week 2026. Promoting it as a “supreme edible condiment” that eases the burden of planning meals during the holidays, the company suggests using it in a variety of dishes.
Companies mentioned：長崎の老舗醤油店（名称未特定）
Cat scratching sofa brand カリカリーナ will hold its first pop-up store in Higashi-Azabu, Tokyo, during Golden Week 2026. The brand is expanding its sales channels and customer touchpoints beyond its primarily online presence with an in-person event where visitors can see the products firsthand.
Companies mentioned：Mercury Dog & Cat
SUMMER FEST 2026 supported by サツドラ will be held for 3 months, from June through August 2026, at 北海道ボールパーク Fビレッジ. A beer garden, food events, traditional festival stalls and activities for all ages will be on offer, helping spur demand for summer leisure.
Companies mentioned：サツドラ（株式会社サッポロドラッグストアー）、サッポロビール株式会社、SLEEPY TOFU、株式会社ボーネルンド、株式会社クボタ、乗馬倶楽部銀座
PawsFan, a large-dog café in Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba City, marked its 1st anniversary on April 5, 2026. Samoyed いろは has joined as a new member, and the café will hold anniversary events during Golden Week, including a raffle with no losing tickets and special hours for children.
Companies mentioned：Vogue Japan
ティフォン株式会社 will hold a free event for フローリア, an immersive VR experience featuring hand-controlled magic, at イオンモール幕張新都心 on May 5 and 6, 2026. The company aims to promote next-generation entertainment powered by hand-tracking technology.
Companies mentioned：イオンモール幕張新都心、米ディズニー
イエイ, a real estate comparison and valuation website operated by じげん, will hold a free online seminar for real estate companies on May 19, 2026. With 3 fintech companies as guests, it will present ways to improve brokerage agreement acquisition rates using MAP sales techniques and mortgage assessments.
Companies mentioned：株式会社レコ、DMMローン診断株式会社、株式会社ネットデータ
日高食品工業, a 100-year-old kombu processing company, has begun using AI with support from Zept合同会社. It is pursuing practical digital transformation by moving away from paper-based management and adopting AI on a small scale, while seeking to ensure the sustainability of a traditional business.
Companies mentioned：日高食品工業株式会社、Zept合同会社
株式会社イオンファンタジー will open the bathing facility OYUGIWA にいざ温泉 in Niiza, Saitama Prefecture, on May 27, 2026. The important new facility will carry on a beloved local hot spring and offer 10,000 manga volumes, a sauna and a space for multiple generations to enjoy.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イオンファンタジー
A wood-fired French restaurant adjoining mont, a boutique hotel created by renovating a 100-year-old traditional house, will grand-open in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture, on April 27, 2026. Acclaimed chef 惇 寺島 will offer a distinctive dining experience combining the area’s abundant local ingredients with the primal power of wood fire.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEWLOCAL、株式会社野沢温泉企画、le sputnik、Hotel de Yoshino、PATH
Belgian Beer Weekend 2026 Yokohama will be held at Yamashita Park from May 21 to 24. The early-summer fixture features 101 varieties of Belgian beer, more than 40 types of food and live music.
Companies mentioned：駐日ベルギー王国大使館、starbeer productions 株式会社、楽天トラベル Experiences
Handmade accessories retailer コトモノマルシェ will set up special displays of staff-selected hair accessories at 20 stores nationwide starting in late April. In an experiential promotion that combines physical stores and digital media, it will offer hair-styling videos through in-store panels and TikTok QR codes.
Companies mentioned：TikTok
The Kioicho branch of New York’s renowned ベンジャミン ステーキハウス will welcome New Zealand winemaker Black Estate for the Black Estate Wine Maker’s Dinner on May 27, 2026, featuring a special menu and wine pairings.
Companies mentioned：Black Estate、株式会社オーイズミフーズ
田島メタルワーク, part of 三和ホールディングス, will exhibit at 賃貸住宅 管理・仲介 EXPO 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight in May 2026. Aiming to reduce repeat deliveries and ease concerns about unattended package deliveries, it will showcase products including its power-free 住戸別宅配メイルボックス and propose solutions to social challenges.
Companies mentioned：三和ホールディングス株式会社、田島メタルワーク株式会社
Original株式会社With Midwife、赤ちゃん本舗、大東建託が連携し、都心で1泊4万円台からの産後ケアマンション「Jicca Nakano」を2026年5月1日にオープンします。これは、高価で利用しにくいという産後ケアの課題に対し、価格とアクセス面で解決策を提供するものです。
Companies mentioned：株式会社With Midwife、株式会社赤ちゃん本舗、大東建託株式会社
太陽工業株式会社 and 日本赤十字看護大学附属災害救護研究所 have jointly developed GREEN FLEX, a next-generation tent designed to improve living conditions for evacuees in disaster and conflict zones. It can be set up by a small team in a short time and provides comfortable living space even in harsh environments. Sales to government bodies and medical institutions will begin in May 2026.
Companies mentioned：太陽工業株式会社、日本赤十字看護大学附属災害救護研究所、SPACECOOL社、カンボウプラス株式会社
Original太陽工業株式会社は、水防月間（5月・北海道は6月）に合わせて全国11地域で開催される総合水防演習に参加します。同社は、三角水のう「デルタチューブ®」やハイブリッドエアーテント「マク・クイックシェルター®」などの防災製品を提供し、各地の水防体制強化を支援します。これは、防災・減災への社会的な関心の高まりに応えるものです。
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人リバーテクノ研究会®、国土交通省
P2C Studio and MARINESS confirmed in a joint study that ネムリカパジャマ scientifically improves sleep efficiency. Overnight sleep measurements found statistically significant differences in falling asleep and sleep maintenance, suggesting that the pajamas can help improve daily sleep quality.
Companies mentioned：P2C Studio株式会社、MARINESS株式会社、Sleep LIVE株式会社、Sleep Research Labo 睡眠科学研究所、UUUM株式会社
Opro published a case study showing how MIXI integrated “SmartHR” with “帳票DX for SmartHR” to automate approximately 80% of its certificate-issuance work. The system eliminated manual transcription errors while substantially reducing workload during busy periods when handling requests from a workforce of 1,700 employees.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MIXI、株式会社SmartHR
Original株式会社Bizibl Technologiesは、7万人の参加者データに基づきウェビナー開催時間の最適化戦略を解説する無料ウェビナーを2026年5月20日から26日まで開催。BtoBマーケティングにおけるウェビナー効果を最大化するためのデータ活用法を提示。
Companies mentioned：株式会社Bizibl Technologies
株式会社ECC will open its first “ECC International Preschool Kojimachi” in Kojimachi, Tokyo, in April 2027. The school will combine the internationally recognized inquiry-based IEYC curriculum with ECC’s expertise, nurturing globally minded students through a team of foreign instructors and bilingual childcare workers.
Companies mentioned：ICA (International Curriculum Association)
The Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO) will hold a workshop for actors in June 2026, led by director Jun Kaneshige. The director will provide hands-on instruction to working actors, from script analysis to character development, with the aim of improving their skills and discovering new talent.
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構
株式会社ニューステクノロジー will air the golf special “大人の嗜み,” sponsored by the ACN Group, on taxi signage media “GROWTH” starting May 4, 2026. Featuring Yuki Saito and pro golfer Koshiro Maeda, the program offers practical golf content viewers can learn from while traveling over Golden Week.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ACNグループ、関東運輸局
Jackery Japan will hold “ジャクリのポタ電なんでも相談会” at 25 DCM home improvement stores nationwide from April 25 to July 26, 2026. Specialist staff will offer in-person advice on choosing and using portable power stations, and visitors can try out the products.
Companies mentioned：DCM
株式会社マーキュリー released its report on used condominium prices for Q1 2026. Price increases slowed in Tokyo’s 23 wards, while growth accelerated in Osaka, signaling a shift in price trends in major urban areas.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マーキュリー
Original串カツ田中は「無限ミッション」で目標の5万杯販売を達成し、対象サワーの平日限定290円価格を5月も継続すると発表しました。顧客参加型の企画が成功し、5月も同様の挑戦が継続されます。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユニシアホールディングス、株式会社串カツ田中
Original新潟市北区で、空き家・空き店舗を活用した新規事業創出を目指す「松浜エリアリノベーションカレッジ」が第4回目を開催。2026年7月11日、12日に実施され、参加者を募集しています。
Companies mentioned：新潟市、株式会社まちづくりにいがた北、株式会社家守舎
株式会社ヘソプロダクション is releasing 2 officially licensed products featuring the black Myaku-Myaku, the official character of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. An hourglass cup-noodle stopper and a silicone pouch key chain will go on sale from late April 2026 at major stations in the Kansai region and elsewhere.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヘソプロダクション
Suntory’s “GREEN DA・KA・RA” has launched “おやこひがさ大作戦！” to address “children’s temperature,” the heat conditions specific to children. The initiative will provide free loans and distribution of approximately 10,000 parasols for parents and children at 6 leisure facilities nationwide. It promotes a new habit of combining hydration with parasol use.
Companies mentioned：サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社
Suntory has cast Tsuyoshi Kusanagi in a new TV commercial for “GREEN DA・KA・RA.” “やさしいマン,” dressed in a yukata, uses a parasol at a summer festival and shares a message about the importance of hydration and getting through the intense heat.
Companies mentioned：サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社
KOKUYO joined “Shingo-han,” a core project of the “Kiso Forest Grand Cycle Initiative,” in April 2026. The initiative uses forest resources from the Kiso region of Nagano Prefecture to produce high-value-added plywood from small-diameter trees, aiming to revitalize the local economy and build a circular economy.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ツミカサネ、株式会社竹中工務店、株式会社丹青社、Tree to Green、ソルトターミナル、株式会社滝澤ベニヤ
GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae launched “AI Agent Penetration Testing” on April 27, 2026, for enterprise AI agents and RAG systems. White-hat hackers assess risks such as information leaks and unauthorized operations from an attacker’s perspective, and recommend countermeasures.
Companies mentioned：GMOインターネットグループ株式会社、AIセーフティ・インスティテュート (AISI)、Microsoft、Azure
“Ohitsu Gohan Shijochu,” operated by Aeon E-Heart, will launch 3 “meat-in-a-rice-pot” dishes from April 29 as limited-time menu items for the travel season. The generous portions showcase chicken, pork and beef, and can be finished with the restaurant’s special broth.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イオンイーハート
株式会社リスキル has launched training for managers to address “quiet quitting,” a state in which employees remain at their jobs but lose their motivation. The program aims to boost organizational productivity and engagement through better performance evaluations and the development of one-on-one meeting skills.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リスキル
Original株式会社PETOKOTOら4法人が共同で「ペット後見ラボ」を設立。飼い主の死亡や入院時にペットの行き場を守る社会インフラの構築を目指し、業界横断型のプラットフォームとして啓発や制度設計を推進する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社PETOKOTO、特定非営利活動法人 人と動物の共生センター、リトルファミリー少額短期保険株式会社、HAL行政書士事務所
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka will hold its “Tropical Honey Afternoon Tea” from May 1 to June 30, 2026. The experience combines Osaka-produced “multifloral honey” with Southeast Asian ingredients that reflect the hotel’s Thai roots, offering a wellness experience for all 5 senses.
Companies mentioned：センタラ ホテルズ＆リゾーツ
Sports Field Co., Ltd. will open its Kumamoto Office on May 1, 2026, to strengthen its business in the Kyushu region and contribute to local communities. It will be the company’s 2nd base in Kyushu, after Fukuoka, and will support career development for sports talent and the growth of local businesses.
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ENEOS and Faeger have signed a long-term purchase agreement for agricultural J-Credits. The companies are launching a decarbonization initiative that aims to expand to an area equivalent to about 20% of Japan’s rice paddies, supporting methane reduction through extended midseason drainage, stable farm income and food security.
Companies mentioned：ENEOS株式会社、株式会社フェイガー
AWA Inc. will hold an audition for the right to appear in ファミリーマート in-store broadcasts. Open to AWA audio livestreamers, the audition will run from May 8 to May 14, giving up to 8 people the opportunity to appear in ファミリーマート in-store broadcasts.
Companies mentioned：ファミリーマート、エイベックス、サイバーエージェント
ENEOS and Faeger have signed a long-term purchase agreement for agricultural J-Credits. The initiative aims to create 1 million tons of credits annually while supporting methane reduction in rice paddies, stable farm income and climate change adaptation.
Companies mentioned：ENEOS株式会社、株式会社フェイガー
513BAKERY will hold its “World Bread Fair,” featuring breads from around the world, starting in May 2026. The lineup will include 10 new breads, such as the popular Korean croissant, and the bakery will also sell gift bags and distribute scratch cards to mark its 16th anniversary.
Companies mentioned：513BAKERY、日本ハム
Original名古屋の老舗「元祖 鯱もなか本店」が、内閣府の「東南アジア青年的船」事業に参加する11か国の青年約170名へ伝統菓子を協賛。廃業危機をSNSで乗り越えた同社が、次世代の国際交流を食文化で支援する試み。
Companies mentioned：内閣府、帝国データバンク
Denkyo Group Co., Ltd. will launch the “reverse-closing all-weather umbrella” in early June 2026. When folded, its wet surface is tucked inside, helping keep both the user and people nearby dry. It also features UV protection.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has completely revamped its recruitment website and launched “MHI Career Stories,” featuring employees’ real working lives, as well as a site introducing group companies. The sites aim to help job seekers develop a clearer picture of their career prospects.
Companies mentioned：三菱重工業株式会社
South Korean logistics giant HANJIN has completed logistics operations for “K Beauty Select Store,” held in Tokyo’s Omotesando district. It handled everything from customs clearance to delivery and returns logistics, laying the groundwork for stronger cross-border e-commerce logistics between Japan and South Korea.
Companies mentioned：Leferi、HANJINグループ、大韓航空、ジンエアー
The Niigata Prefectural Board of Education will hold a briefing on the Reiwa 8 teacher recruitment selection examination in Tokyo’s Yaesu and online on May 16, 2026. Aimed at students and working adults in the greater Tokyo area, the event will explain Niigata’s educational environment and the state of work-style reforms, with the goal of encouraging people to relocate to the region.
Companies mentioned：BSN新潟放送
Sherpa and Company will partner with Toyo Keizai Inc. to hold a webinar on sustainability information disclosure on May 27, 2026. The webinar will offer practical insights into responding to SSBJ standards, improving operational efficiency with AI and communicating corporate value.
Companies mentioned：株式会社東洋経済新報社、SMBC日興証券株式会社、JPモルガン証券株式会社
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay is partnering with puzzle creator マジックキャッツ to offer an accommodation package featuring a puzzle-solving program for a limited time in summer 2026. The interactive event invites guests to explore the hotel and solve dolphin-themed puzzles, aiming to enhance the experience for families and tourists.
Companies mentioned：マジックキャッツ
A trial has opened in the case involving singer Qiu Jun, who killed a taxi driver while driving under the influence, and Qiu has admitted to the charges. Prosecutors presented LINE chat records showing that Qiu responded coldly to questions from his manager.
鐳洋科技 has successfully established communications with “Black Kite 2,” an IoT CubeSat it developed for the National Space Center (TASA). Satellite verification has moved from single-point testing to continuous testing, and the company plans to launch another 2 satellites by the end of 2026.
Companies mentioned：鐳洋科技（Rapidtek Technologies）、國家太空中心（TASA）
Former Japan Ground Self-Defense Force lieutenant general Kiyofumi Ogawa said remarks by Japanese lawmaker Sanae Takaichi about a Taiwan contingency could have a major strategic impact on China’s plans to invade Taiwan. Her comments have increased the likelihood of Japan and the United States intervening from the initial stage of a blockade of Taiwan, forcing China to completely review its operational plans.
Taiwanese professional baseball team Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions is holding the collaboration event “TonyStan汪汪萊” with popular illustrator TonyStan. About 20,000 tickets have been presold for the 3-game series, which will also feature pet-friendly seating and services for pets, offering fans a new game-day experience.
Companies mentioned：樂天桃猿隊、社團法人台灣偵搜犬協會、中華職棒、社團法人台南市獸醫師公會、中華醫事科技大學、菲米利朵寵物美容學苑
The Yulon Group is promoting mass production and the market launch of its electric vehicles, the “n7” and “BRIA,” while supporting expansion into overseas markets. Foxtron Vehicle Technologies forecasts that Taiwan’s EV market will reach 3.5万 to 4万 units this year, and development of right-hand-drive vehicles for Japan is also progressing smoothly.
Companies mentioned：裕隆 (Yulon)、鴻海 (Hon Hai / Foxconn)、鴻華先進 (Foxtron)、日本三菱汽車 (Mitsubishi Motors Japan)、三菱FUSO (Mitsubishi Fuso)、納智捷 (LUXGEN)
A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner, and former President Trump praised Chinese American journalist Jiang Weijia at a press conference. It was Trump’s first time attending the dinner, suggesting a shift in his relationship with the media.
Companies mentioned：紐約時報、哥倫比亞廣播公司 (CBS)
The Pingtung County Art Museum drew more than 100,000 visitors in its first month, demonstrating its cultural appeal. To sustain the momentum, it will hold a sculpture exhibition with the Musée du quai Branly in France at the end of the year.
Companies mentioned：フランス凱布朗利博物館
The South Korean government has begun distributing high oil-price hardship relief payments, but they can only be used at stores with annual sales of 30億 won or less and are not accepted at many gas stations, prompting public complaints.
Companies mentioned：韓国加油站協会
Following the screening of the Chinese Communist Party united front film “The Eight Hundred” at Taiwan’s Army Jinliujie garrison, Defense Minister Wellington Koo ordered strengthened political education. Army Chief of Staff Chen Chien-yi said it was an isolated incident and that the battalion commander who ordered the screening had received 2 disciplinary penalties.
The Hsinchu County Government has launched the “竹縣School+智慧校園” app. It integrates educational cloud resources, enabling students to log in and access digital learning, improving administrative efficiency and promoting communication between parents and teachers.
Original教育部国教署は、114学年度に8300万元の補助金を投じ、611校の国公立小中学校に外国人英語教育アシスタントを導入する計画を発表しました。これにより、英語学習を日常生活に統合し、生徒の英語コミュニケーション能力と自信を向上させることを目指します。
Taiwanese baseball player Lin Sheng-en of シンシナティ・レッズ allowed 2 runs over 4.1 innings in 1A without a decision, while Dodgers player Ko Ching-hsien had 2 hits, including 1 double, in 1A and extended his hitting streak to 2 consecutive games. Both players turned in strong performances.
Companies mentioned：シンシナティ・レッズ、マイアミ・マーリンズ、ロサンゼルス・ドジャース、サンフランシスコ・ジャイアンツ
Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council and the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Administration of Commerce are promoting an “AI Central Kitchen” to accelerate industrial applications of AI. They are soliciting proposals from April 15 to May 12 for projects serving Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung, with the aim of advancing smart cooking and turning local food into intellectual property.
Companies mentioned：國科會（國家科學及技術委員會）、經濟部商業發展署
Environmental groups oppose renewing the operating license for Nuclear Plant Three and are calling for its decommissioning, citing geological risks, past accidents and unresolved nuclear waste issues. The Nuclear Safety Commission is scheduled to hold a local briefing tomorrow.
Companies mentioned：核安會（核能安全委員會）、台灣蠻野心足生態協會、台電
A 32-year-old man was arrested in Tamsui, New Taipei, on suspicion of drug-impaired driving after crashing into 12 motorcycles. A saliva test detected methamphetamine, and he was also carrying 3 e-cigarettes. He was referred for prosecution on drug and public endangerment charges.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance National Treasury Administration announced that 4 days remain to claim the NT$10,000 cash benefit (through April 30), and 250,000 people have yet to receive it. In particular, about 30,000 people have not collected the payment by another method after failing to register their bank accounts.
During events marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Ukraine came under drone attacks from Russia, and President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned them as “nuclear terrorism.” Russia launched more than 100 drones, killing 5 people.
The New Taipei Poetry Festival will mark Mother’s Day by holding a chanson poetry salon at Wugu Shourang Hall on May 2. A French musician has been invited, and the event will also offer a French-style market and DIY activities for families. Various events will run through the end of July.
A mobile clinic run by Mackay Memorial Hospital found that Rawa, who lives in Smangus, had long suffered from fatigue due to an autoimmune disease called primary biliary cholangitis. The discovery also led to the early diagnosis of the same disease in her younger sister, who has begun treatment.
Companies mentioned：馬偕醫院
A motorcycle ridden by a 49-year-old man crashed into a utility pole in Gongguan Township, Miaoli County. He was taken to the hospital but died. The cause of the crash is unknown, and police are investigating, including the possibility of drunk driving.
As the ruling and opposition camps clash over the amount of the 8-year, NT$1.25 trillion military special budget proposed by 行政院, Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, stressed that passing a comprehensive special budget would send an important signal to the international community.
Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院、美國在台協會 (AIT)、中國時報、國民黨、民眾黨
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan has renominated 3 candidates for the Central Election Commission, saying it will make every effort to communicate with the legislature. CEC Chair You Ying-lung stressed the urgent need to fill vacant commission seats, while the Executive Yuan said the new nominees are nonpartisan and have extensive professional experience.
A clash broke out at a hotel in Taipei’s Eastern District between 3 male customers, who were unhappy about a shortage of female hostesses, and male employees. Police rushed to the scene and detained the 3 customers, seizing a folding knife from 1 of them. The case has been referred for legal proceedings.
The New Taipei City government has officially launched its “Becoming Adults High School Festival” event series ahead of graduation season. From April to October, it will hold 10 types of events under the theme of “superpowers,” offering high school students a stage for their youth.
Central Election Commission Chair You Ying-lung said the commission would not rubber-stamp referendum proposals submitted by the Legislative Yuan, but would handle them carefully in accordance with the law, especially those involving public policy and legislation. He stressed that “approval is the rule, and rejection the exception,” and shared his views on mainland spouses’ right to participate in politics and absentee voting.
Tourist numbers in Penghu County rose by 6,700 from the same period a year earlier last winter, thanks to the “Penghu Winter Shopping Vouchers” campaign. The initiative successfully boosted tourism during the off-season.
Companies mentioned：澎湖県政府
Jury selection is set to begin tomorrow in Elon Musk’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of violating its nonprofit mission. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is also expected to testify, as the public interest role of AI comes under scrutiny.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Tesla、xAI、Microsoft
Taiwan Business Bank (TBB) has launched an AI-powered service to prevent investment fraud. The new method analyzes victims’ transaction behavior, achieving an accuracy rate of more than 50% and issuing warnings before money is transferred.
Companies mentioned：台湾企業銀行 (TBB)、内政部警政署
Iran has presented the United States with a new peace proposal that prioritizes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war, while putting nuclear negotiations on hold. President Donald Trump signaled that he intends to retain sanctions as leverage, leaving talks at an impasse.
Companies mentioned：Axios、Fox News、New York Times
An endangered oriental stork has successfully nested on a power transmission tower and raised 3 chicks along the Zhuoshui River in Yunlin County, Taiwan. In response, County Magistrate Zhang Lishan said the county would promote AI-powered bird monitoring and the development of ecological corridors.
Companies mentioned：雲林県政府、台湾電力（麦寮汽電）、雲林県野鳥学会
Original台湾の立法院で「国防特別条例草案」の朝野協商が行われ、民進党は国民党と民衆党に対し、国家安全保障を政治的な駆け引きの道具にせず、真摯に向き合うよう呼びかけました。予算規模や項目を巡る対立が続いています。
Companies mentioned：国民党、民衆党、民進党、アメリカ在台協会（AIT）
A female police officer assigned to a precinct in Kaohsiung City has alleged sexual harassment related to gender dysphoria and workplace bullying, prompting police authorities to launch an investigation. The authorities have affirmed a zero-tolerance principle and said they will take strict action after establishing the facts.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府警察局
NBA Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid returned 17 days after appendix surgery and scored 26 points with 10 rebounds, but still fell to 波士頓塞爾蒂克. The 費城76人 suffered a crushing 96-128 defeat, falling behind 1-3 in the series and nearing elimination. Embiid has been plagued by injuries this season, with his appearances sharply reduced.
Companies mentioned：費城76人、波士頓塞爾蒂克、奧蘭多魔術、紐約尼克、多倫多暴龍、邁阿密熱火
The Taiwan dollar rose sharply against the U.S. dollar in the 台北外為市場 on the 27th. At the close of morning trading, it was up 1.07 jiao at 31.409 per U.S. dollar, with trading volume at US$960 million.
Companies mentioned：台北外為市場
The Consumer Confidence Index for April, released by the National Central University Taiwan Economic Development Center, edged up despite turmoil in the Middle East. A strong Taiwan stock market and the government’s freeze on gasoline prices supported the index.
Companies mentioned：中央大學台經中心 (台湾経済発展研究センター)、輔仁大學AI人工智慧發展中心、健康力股份有限公司、台灣房屋集團、台積電
The first comprehensive cleft lip and palate treatment center in northern Vietnam has opened in Hanoi. Long-term technical guidance and financial support from 長庚医院 and the Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation in Taiwan have helped modernize Vietnam’s healthcare system.
Companies mentioned：長庚医院、羅慧夫顱顏基金会（Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation）、ハノイ市立児童病院