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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 566 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 71 items from 1 source.
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A case has been reported in which a 29-year-old asthma patient was put at risk of death after becoming overly reliant on a short-acting bronchodilator. Doctors stressed that asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease and requires regular medication even when symptoms are absent.
Companies mentioned：國泰醫院
Former TSMC engineer Chen Li-ming was sentenced to 10 years in prison for violating the National Security Act and other offenses after leaking trade secrets related to 2nm technology to Tokyo Electron. Several other current and former employees were also convicted, and Tokyo Electron itself was fined over its supervisory responsibility.
Companies mentioned：台灣積體電路製造股份有限公司 (TSMC)、東京威力科創股份有限公司 (東京エレクトロン)
In Taoyuan City, a taxi driver damaged a police vehicle in anger after police caught him making an illegal left turn. He was apprehended on suspicion of obstructing public officials in the performance of their duties and damaging property.
Companies mentioned：桃園分局景福派出所
A hearing on the impeachment motion against President Lai Ching-te was held at Taiwan’s 立法院. Experts who attended cited alleged unconstitutional acts by the president and argued that there were legal grounds for impeachment.
Companies mentioned：立法院、行政院、国民党、民進党、民衆党
Original国民党の鄭麗文氏が6月に訪米し、米国の智庫や重要人物に対し「鄭習会」の和平メッセージを説明する。また、年末選挙に向けた「藍白合（国民党と民衆党の協力）」への自信を示した。
Companies mentioned：国民党、民衆党、ハバード大学、マサチューセッツ工科大学 (MIT)、米国国務院
After President Lai Ching-te’s overseas travel plans were canceled due to pressure from China, the Taiwan Association in Japan, 全日本台湾連合会, issued a statement condemning China’s diplomatic intimidation.
Companies mentioned：全日本台湾連合会、台湾人公共事務会 (FAPA)
As the Acer Group marks its 50th anniversary, founder Stan Shih said Acer’s greatest contribution has been developing talent in Taiwan, emphasizing intangible value over financial gain. Through research and development and brand marketing, the company has worked to create opportunities for young people and foster the high-tech industry.
Companies mentioned：宏碁 (Acer)、智榮基金會 (Acer Foundation)、友達 (AUO)、佳世達 (Qisda)、緯創 (Wistron)
After Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s diplomatic visit was blocked when flight permissions were revoked, the Filipino Taiwanese Association strongly condemned China for using international airspace as a tool of political intimidation. The association warned that China’s actions threaten international order and could affect other countries, including the Philippines.
Companies mentioned：馬尼拉標準報 (Manila Standard)、每日論壇報 (Daily Tribune)、菲律賓商業新聞網 (The Philippine Business and News)
Hualien County will begin accepting applications on May 4 for free shingles vaccinations for low-income people and older adults with chronic illnesses. Vaccinations will be administered at health centers starting May 8.
Companies mentioned：花蓮県政府、花蓮県衛生局
North Korea is accelerating weapons development and consolidating its status as a nuclear power amid rising international tensions and weakening global norms. Analysts say it is exploiting geopolitical shifts to strengthen its military, particularly against the backdrop of deepening ties with Russia.
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、慶南大學、韓國統一研究院、高麗大學
Original中国商務部は、欧州連合（EU）の「工業アクセラレーター法案」に懸念を表明し、差別的な条項の削除を求めました。EUが強行すれば対抗措置を講じると警告しています。
Companies mentioned：中国商務部、欧州委員会
Taiwanese baseball player Li Hao-yu hit the first home run of his career in MLB as a pinch hitter, helping his team rally for a win. He said he would treasure the ball “like a baby” and showed that he was always prepared, even from the bench.
Companies mentioned：デトロイト・タイガース (Detroit Tigers)、シンシナティ・レッズ (Cincinnati Reds)
On the 58th day of the Middle East war, U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran to hold peace talks by phone, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow tomorrow. Oil prices rose amid continuing ceasefire violations, spreading unease in the markets.
Companies mentioned：福斯新聞頻道 (Fox News)、法新社 (Agence France-Presse)、路透社 (Reuters)、伊朗學生通訊社 (ISNA)、伊朗通訊社 (IRNA)
2 nursing students from Hungkuang University came across the scene of a collision between an ambulance and a passenger car and immediately provided aid. They later declined an award from the school, but their actions moved people across society.
Profits at China’s industrial firms recorded their strongest growth in six months in March, with AI-related research and development and investment particularly driving imports. Economists sharply raised their forecasts for China’s import growth and expect it to outpace exports, attributing the trend to industrial upgrading rather than a recovery in domestic demand.
Companies mentioned：CNBC、彭博 (Bloomberg News)、瑞穗證券 (Mizuho Securities)、馬來亞銀行 (Maybank)
As the Executive Yuan considers pay adjustments for military personnel, civil servants and teachers for 2027, the National Teachers’ Association has proposed a 20% increase in professional and academic research allowances and an overall 10% pay raise in 2027. The proposal takes into account wage disparities and economic growth over the past 10 years.
Companies mentioned：全國教師工會總聯合會
FamilyMart has partnered with PX Mart’s “全電商” to launch a pickup service for its products at 4,400 stores across Taiwan. This allows “全電商” customers to choose convenience-store pickup in addition to home delivery, making shopping more convenient.
Companies mentioned：全家便利商店 (FamilyMart)、全聯 (PX Mart)
Taiwanese conductor Lin Chi-yuan returned to the podium at the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s “2026 Tomorrow’s Stars” concert, conducting a program of classical music. The event drew political, business and diplomatic figures from Chicago, promoting cultural and artistic exchanges between Taiwan and the United States and raising Taiwan’s profile in the American Midwest.
Companies mentioned：芝加哥歌劇院 (Lyric Opera of Chicago)、萊恩歌劇院 (Ryan Opera Center)
A couple surnamed Jiang from Hualien allegedly used a Thai woman to smuggle 1.6 kg of ketamine hidden in a hair dryer through Taoyuan International Airport. They were caught by customs and arrested. The case has been referred for prosecution on suspicion of violating the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act.
The “安心御老” elder-support platform developed by the Veterans Affairs Council is being rolled out at veterans’ medical institutions. Taichung Veterans General Hospital said the platform allows staff to quickly assess older adults’ health and respond immediately to acute illnesses or injuries.
Companies mentioned：台中榮總 (Taichung Veterans General Hospital)、退輔會 (Veterans Affairs Council)、苗栗榮服處 (Miaoli Veterans Service Office)、彰化榮服處 (Changhua Veterans Service Office)
Hao-Yu Lee, a Taiwanese player for the Detroit Tigers, hit the first 2-run homer of his MLB career, leading the team to a comeback victory. Local media praised his performance as “turning the tide (overcoming a disadvantage),” calling it a key hit that ended the team’s losing streak.
Companies mentioned：デトロイト・タイガース (Detroit Tigers)、シンシナティ・レッズ (Cincinnati Reds)、アトランタ・ブレーブス (Atlanta Braves)
The biographical film “Michael Jackson” grossed $97 million in North America, setting an opening-weekend record for a biographical film and taking the top spot. Its worldwide box office has surpassed $217 million, marking a strong start.
Companies mentioned：綜藝 (Variety)、娛樂經銷研究 (Franchise Entertainment Research)、北美院線聯盟 (Exhibitor Relations)
You Ying-lung, who took office as the new chair of the Central Election Commission, said he faces 6 challenges: coordinating referendums with general elections, absentee voting, the Legislative Yuan’s handling of referendum proposals, political rights for spouses from mainland China, the impact of AI and disinformation, and Chinese election interference.
Companies mentioned：民眾黨
The Supreme Court upheld the same sentence imposed by the trial and appellate courts—17 years and 5 months in prison—in the case of Chiayi man Zhuang Wenzong, who argued with his mother in 2024, struck her on the head and dumped her by the roadside, causing her death. The incident occurred in November 2024, and his mother died in December from head injuries and pneumonia.
The Taiwan Consumer Protection Committee’s inspection of commercially sold peanut products and nuts found aflatoxin levels above the permitted limit in 2 samples of peanut powder. The products have already been recalled. The inspection also found food-labeling deficiencies in 8 products sold online.
Ko Chih-en, the Kuomintang’s candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, announced her first labor policies ahead of Labor Day. She pledged to provide the full childcare allowance and promote an ordinance to prevent workplace bullying, aiming to make Kaohsiung City a strong backer of workers.
A 33-year-old man who took a wrong turn and was walking along the shoulder of National Highway 1 in Taoyuan City was taken into police custody. He is expected to be fined between NT$3,000 and NT$6,000 for violating the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act.
Companies mentioned：国道公路警察局第一公路警察大隊
A Taiwanese AI supply chain company held a large-scale recruitment event in Silicon Valley. Against the backdrop of U.S. policies to bring manufacturing back home and the AI boom, demand for engineers in semiconductors and manufacturing is surging, deepening talent exchanges between Taiwan and the United States.
Companies mentioned：鴻海 (Foxconn)、緯創 (Wistron)、安霸 (Ambarella)、光寶 (Lite-On)、群聯 (Phison)、聯發科 (MediaTek)、聯電 (UMC)、台達電 (Delta)、日月光 (ASE)、訊凱國際 (Cooler Master)、Taiwan Next Foundation、瑞星管理顧問 (Rising Management)、Google、Apple、Amazon、Meta、Tesla
Hsu Chia-ching, chair of Taiwan’s Overseas Community Affairs Council, protested in New York that Chinese interference had affected the president’s diplomatic visit. She warned that the “weaponization of aviation safety” poses a threat to the entire international community.
Companies mentioned：ICAO (国際民間航空機関)、北美台湾人医師協会
A Taichung City councilor proposed distributing pepper spray and requiring electronic ankle monitors, saying that suspects in sexual assault cases were roaming the streets after being released on bail and causing public concern. City officials say they are considering ways to overcome legal restrictions.
Companies mentioned：台中市政府、台中市警察局
The Philippine island of Cebu is rapidly emerging as a hub for English-language study in Asia. Its distinctive model, combining intensive one-on-one lessons with weekend leisure activities, is winning support from students in Japan, Taiwan and elsewhere as a more affordable and efficient option than studying in Europe or the United States.
Companies mentioned：赢家集團 (Winner Group)、CFS教育集團、英孚教育 (EF)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) shares hit a record high of NT$2,330, while the Taiwan Weighted Index broke through the 40,000-dollar mark for the first time. Expectations for AI demand are strongly driving the market.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、鴻海、聯発科 (MediaTek)、台達電 (Delta Electronics)、日月光投控 (ASE)、南亜科、華邦電、旺宏、力積電、信驊、穎崴、台新投信
A man’s body was found on the coast of Shoufeng Township in Hualien County, and family identification has raised the likelihood that he was a 54-year-old angler who went missing recently at Kitahama. Authorities are conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and opposition leader Yair Lapid announced the formation of a new party, Beyahad (Unity). They will challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the October general election and have pledged to establish an independent commission of inquiry into the 2023 Hamas attack.
Companies mentioned：未来党 (Yesh Atid)、リクード党
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. They pledged to strengthen cooperation to eradicate online gambling and telecommunications fraud, while China signaled its support for Myanmar’s sovereignty.
Companies mentioned：ミャンマー軍政府、中国外交部
Mihara Kyoran Kaihatsu Co., Ltd., which operates Kyoran Country Club in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, filed its securities report for the fiscal year ended January 2026 (53rd term). The report contains important financial information, including the company’s business results, financial position and cash flow.
株式会社トーホー filed its securities report for its 73rd term. It provides detailed disclosures on the company’s business results and financial position for the fiscal year from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, with the aim of ensuring corporate transparency and providing information to investors.
Companies mentioned：株式会社トーホー