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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 356 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 74 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Voltage will launch “Love Koi Award 2026 Spring,” a popularity poll featuring 112 characters from 7 titles in its “Volkoi” series, starting April 26. Fan votes will determine the No. 1 favorite, with top characters set to receive special story releases, limited-edition merchandise and other prizes.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ボルテージ
Money Forward has launched its “Custom Report Creation Agent” for Cloud Accounting Plus. The AI instantly generates analytical reports based on chat instructions, reducing the time accounting staff spend on post-month-end reviews and report preparation while supporting financial analysis based on accurate data.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マネーフォワード
札幌グランドホテル will hold its “Lemon & Honey Sweets Fair” from May 1 to May 31, 2026. The hotel will offer a range of lemon- and honey-themed sweets, including the “THE SWEETS!” dessert buffet, an afternoon tea set and parfaits.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グランビスタ ホテル＆リゾート、札幌グランドホテル
Fuji-Q Highland’s long-running attraction “GeGeGe no Yokai Yashiki: Yokai Kobanya” will close on May 17, 2026. The attraction’s approximately 30-year history will come to an end, and a final campaign will be held to thank visitors.
Companies mentioned：株式会社水木プロダクション
OriginalTBSラジオ『佐倉綾音 論理×ロンリー』初の番組イベントが2026年4月25日に開催。吉住、石山蓮華、土屋礼央をゲストに迎え、5月10日までアーカイブ配信とオンラインでのグッズ販売が行われます。
Companies mentioned：TBSラジオ、チケットぴあ
To mark the Takarazuka Hotel’s 100th anniversary on May 14, 2026, commemorative headmarks will be displayed on Hankyu Railway’s Takarazuka and Imazu lines. A range of events will also be held, including a special in-hotel exhibition and an orchestra concert.
Companies mentioned：阪急電鉄株式会社、宝塚歌劇団
Originalフェリシモの「ミニツク®」が、歌人・俵万智氏の短歌108首をなぞり書きで楽しむ6ヵ月プログラムを開始。筆ペンで美しい日本語を書き写すことで、リフレッシュやデジタルデトックス、美文字の習得を目指す新しい習慣を提案します。
Companies mentioned：フェリシモ
JAF’s Fukushima branch has partnered with Spa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, and will distribute coupons for 20% off admission through the JAF smartphone app, valid during Golden Week in 2026.
Companies mentioned：スパリゾートハワイアンズ（常磐興産株式会社）
SOIL株式会社 has published a case study on its web marketing support for the ASOBIO playground renovation business. The project achieved 150% of its lead-generation target and helped establish an in-house PDCA cycle.
Companies mentioned：SOIL株式会社、ASOBIO
広済堂ネクスト will launch its “DSR Service” for publishers in September 2026, enabling the production of a wide variety of titles in small quantities, with short lead times and small print runs. The service will address inventory risks and out-of-stock issues while also helping reduce environmental impact.
Companies mentioned：株式会社広済堂ホールディングス、株式会社広済堂ネクスト、SCREEN
FRONTEO and 国立大学法人東京科学大学 opened the “FRONTEO AI Drug Discovery Ecosystem Collaborative Research Center” on April 1, 2026, on the Institute of Science Tokyo’s Yokohama Campus. The center aims to combine the partners’ strengths in AI “KIBIT” and advanced cell science to carry out the entire process from hypothesis generation to experimental validation in AI drug discovery, fostering drug discovery innovation originating in Japan. A signing ceremony was held today, April 27.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FRONTEO、国立大学法人東京科学大学
株式会社イーアンドエス received high praise for its wide-ranging advanced business activities in tourism and disaster prevention, AI communications and environmental materials at the 12th Japan Resilience Awards 2026, winning a total of 4 awards, including the Grand Prize.
Companies mentioned：株式会社にないて、SPRITS、三倉工業株式会社、エルティーアイ株式会社、一般社団法人レジリエンスジャパン推進協議会
Mitsui Fudosan Residential and Mitsui Fudosan announced that Park City Nakano, a large-scale mixed-use development of approximately 2.0 hectares in the north exit area of Nakano Station, was completed on April 25, 2026. It includes 807 residential units, fully leased offices at “Nakano M-SQUARE,” and 8 retail stores, and will celebrate its opening on May 29.
Companies mentioned：三井不動産レジデンシャル株式会社、三井不動産株式会社
東武鉄道 began selling “スペーシア Ⅹとまほうのシール,” a picture book depicting the work and appeal of a Spacia X train operator, on April 10. The book aims to help secure future talent and encourage use of Spacia X.
Companies mentioned：東武鉄道、東武グループ
APA Hotel has signed a franchise agreement with Hito Communications and plans to open “APA Hotel〈Oyama Ekimae〉(tentative name)” in Oyama, Tochigi Prefecture, in summer 2027. A groundbreaking ceremony was held today. As part of APA Hotel’s network expansion strategy, a 187-room urban-style hotel will be built in a prime location, a 5-minute walk from the east exit of Oyama Station.
Companies mentioned：ひと・コミュニケーションズ株式会社
Incerto合同会社 will strengthen its AI development and consulting services centered on an economics-based approach. It aims to provide support for solving problems more structurally by integrating economic insights—including information asymmetry, incentives, mechanism design and causal inference—into AI development.
三金商事株式会社 has begun presales on Makuake of “爽快,” a full-cover fan seat equipped with an “all-direction cooling system” to combat summer back sweat, and “温冷,” a model offering both heating and cooling, under its SPEEDER car-life brand. The latest models in a series with cumulative sales of 7,000 units offer efficient cooling and a comfortable drive.
Companies mentioned：三金商事株式会社、Makuake
株式会社NOVAPRO announced the soft close of an equity fundraising in a seed round led by FIVESTAR Capital Partners. The funds will be used to expand its AI infrastructure and accelerate machine-learning model training for its flagship platform, “EasyAlpha.pro.”
Companies mentioned：FIVESTAR Capital Partners
The vertical-scroll comic “病弱ママですが、闇落ち息子を育ててみせます！” from U-NEXT Comic scored 6 crowns on LINE Manga. This is a significant achievement demonstrating U-NEXT’s expansion from video streaming into comics and its strengthening of its media-mix strategy.
Companies mentioned：U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社U-NEXT、LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、株式会社トゥーンクラッカー、HBO Max、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、TBS、テレビ東京
Original日本財団ボランティアセンターは、2026年夏に実施する学生向け海外ボランティアプログラム2件の参加者募集を開始しました。「オランウータンの森再生プロジェクト」と「PIG EGGプロジェクト in バリ島」の2つのプログラムがあり、環境問題や国際協力に関心のある学生を対象としています。
Companies mentioned：日本財団ボランティアセンター、NPO法人海さくら
Originalオールインワン・デジタルベニュー・プラットフォーム「BIGC」が、俳優兼歌手パク・ジフンのファンミーティングライブ配信を成功裏に実施しました。チケットは完売し、世界中のファンがリアルタイムで参加し、5月のアジアファンコンツアーへの期待を高めました。
Companies mentioned：YYentertainment
Original大阪市立美術館開館90周年を記念し、特別展「水滸伝」が2026年7月11日から9月6日まで開催されます。歌川国芳の全74図や中国・日本の美術品が展示され、ドラマ「北方謙三 水滸伝」の衣裳展示や亀梨和也さんによる音声ガイド、バッドばつ丸とのコラボグッズ販売も予定されており、幅広い層が楽しめる内容です。
Companies mentioned：大阪市立美術館、読売新聞大阪本社、林原美術館、永青文庫、大阪市立東洋陶磁美術館、河鍋暁斎記念美術館、東京大学東洋文化研究所
Scaled Agile-Japan合同会社 has begun offering a Japanese-language version of its advanced training course, “Advanced SAFe Practice Consultant (ASPC),” to support the transformation of Japanese companies. The course is designed to help SPCs leading organizational change develop advanced practical skills and enable companies to evolve autonomously.
Companies mentioned：Scaled Agile, Inc.、Scaled Agile-Japan合同会社、TDCソフト株式会社
Starting in May 2026, sashiko brand “TERAS” will introduce a range of sizes for its one-of-a-kind BORO products and begin full-scale, year-round sales at Harakado in Harajuku. The move will make rare BORO available as practical products for everyday use, resolving the dilemma of one-of-a-kind items.
The music festival “LIVE AZUMA 2026,” held in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, marks its 5th anniversary this year, and its 1st wave of performers has been announced. Eight acts, including Atarashii Gakko!, MONGOL800 and Shonan no Kaze, are on the lineup. The official 1st-round advance ticket sale begins today, Monday, April 27, at noon.
Luxury golf brand MARK & LONA has appointed KARINA, leader of K-pop group aespa, as its first female ambassador. The new “PLAY ILLUSION” commercial and campaign visuals will be released on a special website on April 27, 2026, as the brand strengthens its focus on innovation and global expansion.
Companies mentioned：株式会社キューブ、MARK & LONA
Original日清シスコ株式会社は、コーンフレークブランド「シスコーン」と原宿系動画クリエイター「しなこ」との初のコラボキャンペーン「しなことレッツ！サクサクッ♪パーティーキャンペーン」を2026年6月1日より全国で実施します。対象商品購入者から抽選でオリジナルグッズをプレゼント。
Companies mentioned：日清シスコ株式会社
Original映像産業振興機構（VIPO）は、文化庁と日本芸術文化振興会から委託を受け、カンヌ国際映画祭併設の「Cinéma de Demain」ワークショップ研修に、若手映画監督・脚本家であるエハラ・ヘンリー、小野遥香、津川拓真の3名の参加を決定しました。このプログラムは、若手クリエイターが国際的な映画業界のプロフェッショナルから直接学び、実践的なフィードバックとネットワーク構築の機会を得ることを目的としています。
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構（VIPO）、文化庁、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会
P・SPO Handa Sumiyoshi, the 3rd P・SPO location in Aichi Prefecture, operated by Sanfuku Holdings, will hold its grand opening on April 29, 2026. The membership-based complex offers fitness facilities, self-service beauty treatments, a cafe and study rooms, serving the diverse needs of local residents under the concept of “making everyday life richer.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社チタコーポレーション
Meitetsu Bus has trained 3 Indonesian bus drivers under the Specified Skilled Worker program. They will begin operating buses independently on April 27, and a launch ceremony will be held on May 1 with guests including representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Japan. The initiative is drawing attention as a response to labor shortages.
Originalハウス食品は、社内栄養士が開発したレトルトカレー「カレー研究会」＜1日分の野菜カレー＞を2026年5月11日よりAmazon限定で新発売。1食で1日分の野菜350gをおいしく摂取でき、健康志向に応える。
Companies mentioned：ハウス食品株式会社、厚生労働省、株式会社インテージSRI+、Amazon
AI Data Inc. has launched “AI HousingReform on IDX,” a new AI solution for local governments, housing management organizations and developers. The solution provides end-to-end support, from integrating data on aging housing complexes and automatically generating redevelopment scenarios to facilitating consensus-building. It standardizes redevelopment processes that have relied on individual expertise, significantly improving the speed and transparency of projects.
Original株式会社学情は、2028年3月卒業予定の大学生を対象としたインターンシップ発見イベント「Career Design Forum」を全国5都市で開催し、合計19,630人の学生が来場しました。各会場で前年を上回る来場者数を記録し、対面での情報収集ニーズの高まりを示しました。
Companies mentioned：株式会社学情、伊藤忠商事、日本放送協会（NHK）、テレビ朝日、TBSテレビ、テレビ東京、全日本空輸（ANA）、タカラトミーグループ、バンダイ・BANDAI SPIRITS、コナミグループ、ブシロード、講談社、小学館、KADOKAWA、サイバーエージェント、ホリプロ、ニトリホールディングス、オリエンタルランド、ミリアルリゾートホテルズ、東宝、東映、松竹、森永製菓、ロッテ、ハウス食品、湖池屋、三菱UFJ銀行、みずほ証券、森ビル、キヤノン、大日本印刷（DNP）、TOPPAN、アイリスオーヤマ、共同通信社、朝日新聞社、読売新聞社、久光製薬、エステー、ウミオス、山崎製パン、セブン－イレブン・ジャパン、全国農業協同組合連合会（JA全農）、全国共済農業協同組合連合会（JA共済連）、神奈川県庁
AERA’s “Project: I Want to Be Kinder” special website was revamped on April 27, with videos and reader messages added. The project aims to foster a more tolerant society that embraces diversity; the updated site strengthens its message and offers a wide range of content.
Companies mentioned：朝日新聞出版、セルジュ・ブロック
Original冒険社プラコレが運営するセルフ写真館『PICmii』が、横浜・名古屋・大阪の各スタジオで5月に「こどもの日フォト割」を実施します。中学生以下の子どもと来店すると、撮影料金が500円割引になります。
Companies mentioned：冒険社プラコレ、カメラのキタムラ
Original豊中市は、豊中つばさ公園『ma-zika』へのライブカメラ設置のため、クラウドファンディングを開始しました。2027年3月の全面開園に向け、航空機をリアルタイムで楽しめる機会を提供し、来園促進を図ります。
Companies mentioned：豊中市
豊島区 has signed an agreement on cooperation in disseminating information during disasters with 6 companies: 株式会社アニメイト, Sunshine City, Taito, Tokyo Tatemono, Parco and Bic Camera. The agreement aims to use street-side screens around Ikebukuro Station to quickly provide information and help ensure the safety of people unable to return home.
Companies mentioned：豊島区、株式会社アニメイト、株式会社サンシャインシティ、株式会社タイトー、東京建物株式会社、株式会社パルコ、株式会社ビックカメラ
Original丸紅新電力と関西電力は、阪急電鉄に対し、複数の太陽光発電所で発電された約5,000kWの再生可能エネルギー電力をオフサイトコーポレートPPAで供給することに合意しました。これは丸紅新電力の脱炭素社会実現への貢献と、2030年度500万kWの再エネ供給目標に向けた取り組みの一環です。
Companies mentioned：丸紅新電力、関西電力、阪急電鉄、丸紅
Kyoto luxury hotel The Shinmonzen will offer a summer-only afternoon tea in collaboration with world-renowned pastry chef Akihiro Kakimoto. Available at the hotel restaurant, which has earned one Michelin star, from May 1 to August 30, 2026, the afternoon tea features delicate sweets and savory dishes inspired by the changing seasons.
Companies mentioned：The Shinmonzen、ASSEMBLAGES KAKIMOTO、Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen
YOSHIKI appeared on LA television program KTLA and discussed his July performance at ウォルト・ディズニー・コンサートホール and his appearance at ドジャー・スタジアム. After returning from surgery, he called Los Angeles his “second home” and shared his excitement about performing on these special stages.
Companies mentioned：KTLA、ウォルト・ディズニー・コンサートホール、ドジャー・スタジアム
Needswell Co., Ltd. has signed an agency agreement for “Tsunagi AI,” a generative AI agent platform provided by NTT DATA and Japan Computer Services, and will begin offering AI solutions to its existing customer base. The initiative will address shortages of specialized personnel and security challenges while promoting the use of AI in the workplace and improving operational efficiency.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTデータ、日本電子計算株式会社、NTTアドバンステクノロジ株式会社
Originalパナソニックは、音声プッシュ通知サービスに外部コンテンツを配信できる「お楽しみ通知」機能を追加しました。第一弾として「暦生活」の季節情報コンテンツを対応家電に音声で届け、日常生活に日本の季節を感じるきっかけを提供し、家族のコミュニケーション促進を目指します。
Companies mentioned：パナソニック株式会社、暦生活
PST株式会社 and 合同会社WISDOM jointly developed a new technology, the “Voice EQ Empathy Technology Service (vEQ),” which objectively visualizes emotional intelligence (EQ) through a person’s voice. A patent application is pending. The service supports the development of EQ talent needed in the AI era.
Companies mentioned：PST株式会社、合同会社WISDOM、Microsoft、米国空軍、Merck & Co., Inc
アキレス・ソルボ will begin selling 3 new leather sneaker models for adult men, combining the elegance of dress shoes with the comfort of sneakers, in late April 2026 through the Achilles web shop and overseas. The brand is dedicated to comfortable walking, and these are its first new men’s styles since the 2020 fall/winter collection.
Companies mentioned：アキレス・ソルボ、アキレス株式会社
Trapas, a Port subsidiary, has officially launched “Minshu TECH RPO,” a new graduate recruitment outsourcing service specializing in IT and engineering. Experts in the engineering field provide full support from strategy development through execution, aiming to address the worsening shortage of IT talent.
Companies mentioned：ポート株式会社、トラパス株式会社
Southeast Asian economic news briefs for April 27, 2026, report on a range of topics, including Vietnam’s FDI trends, increased electricity exports from Laos, housing price trends in Singapore, support for sustainable agriculture in the Philippines, closer China-Myanmar ties, rising trade volume and trade surpluses in Malaysia, rising steel prices in Thailand, plans to turn Cambodia into a trade hub, and a decline in Indonesia’s stock market.
Companies mentioned：三星、鴻海、艾克爾（Amkor）、世界銀行
Original台湾の監察院は、衛生福利部が社会福祉サービス採購に関する指針の策定を怠り、政府採購法に違反し、社福サービス品質と効率を損なったとして糾正しました。
Companies mentioned：監察院、衛生福利部、行政院公共工程委員會、中央社
Original台湾農業部は、2017年に掲げた「化学農薬リスク10年半減」政策により、2027年には農薬リスク値が2017年比で57%に減少する見込みだと発表しました。有害生物管理の推進や高リスク農薬の段階的廃止が成果を上げています。
The U.S. military attacked a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific again, killing 3 people. The cumulative death toll from related operations has reached 185, prompting legal experts and human rights groups to question their legality and raise the possibility of “extrajudicial executions.”
Xu Zewei, a Chinese national arrested in Italy, has been extradited to the United States, where he will face trial on charges of stealing government secrets through cyberattacks. He is alleged to have been involved in the Chinese government’s “Hafnium” hacking operation, which targeted COVID-19 vaccine data and U.S. government policy information.
Companies mentioned：微軟 (Microsoft)
The 2026 Thailand PCB Industry Summit was held, with reports highlighting the rapid growth of Thailand’s PCB industry driven by AI and supply chain restructuring. However, challenges including labor shortages, infrastructure and a low rate of local sourcing have also emerged, prompting calls for stronger policy support from the government.
Companies mentioned：台湾電路板協会（TPCA）、タイ電路板協会（THPCA）
Several hundred commercial vessels and about 2万人 of their crew have been stranded for nearly 8 weeks in the Persian Gulf, amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, heightening humanitarian concerns. The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has left seafarers facing mental and physical exhaustion and has also disrupted global trade supply chains.
Companies mentioned：法新社 (AFP)、勞合商情社 (Lloyd's List Intelligence)、聯合國 (UN)、印度前進海員聯盟 (FSUI)、國際海事組織 (IMO)
Taiwan’s National Development Council said its March leading economic indicator fell by 2 points to a composite score of 39. However, the “red light” indicating an overheated economy remained lit for a 4th consecutive month. While the domestic economy continues to grow steadily, developments ahead warrant close attention.
Original台中市内の飲食店は、労働節連休から母の日商戦を本格化させ、特別メニューやイベントを展開しています。これにより、母の日期間が例年より長くなり、5月全体の売上増加に繋がると期待されています。
Companies mentioned：新天地餐飲集團、春水堂人文茶館、台中全國大飯店、屋馬燒肉、台中福華大飯店、夏登法式鐵板燒
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said Hong Kong’s business community should focus on two main pillars of China’s “15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030)”: “building a modern industrial system through new quality productive forces” and “restructuring the economic cycle by expanding domestic demand and opening up at a high standard in both directions.” These priorities point to how Hong Kong can play its role in a changing global economy.
Original韓国KOSPI指数とKOSDAQ指数が連日上昇し、韓国株式市場の時価総額が史上初めて6000兆ウォンを突破しました。半導体株が上昇を牽引しており、特にサムスン電子とSKハイニックスが大きく貢献しています。
Companies mentioned：サムスン電子、SKハイニックス
Original中国で2026年に既に10件の音楽フェスティバルが中止または延期されており、主な原因はチケット売上の不振です。コロナ禍後の爆発的な成長から一転、経済の減速や企業広告費の減少、地方政府の補助金削減が背景にあると報じられています。
Companies mentioned：南方都市報
The 2026 “Democratic Taiwan” Presidential Office Concert will be held on May 23 at the Pingtung County Stadium, organizers announced. Marking the 30th anniversary of the first direct presidential election, the event will be themed “Democratic Taiwan: Songs Warmed by the Southern Breeze,” with a diverse lineup of artists expressing Taiwan’s democratic spirit and cultural landscape through music.
Companies mentioned：文化総会、華視、Taiwanplus、中華電信MOD
Original太陽光発電所のEPC（設計・調達・建設）サービスを提供する聚恆は、5月下旬に創新板への上場を予定しており、今年の売上高は二桁の高い成長を見込んでいます。同社は、安定した顧客基盤と東南アジア市場への進出で事業拡大を目指しています。
Companies mentioned：大亞綠能
The wife of Liang, the victim in a murder case involving the head of 雲云科技, testified in court. She spoke of her grief at losing her husband and the deep emotional wounds suffered by their daughters, and expressed her enduring love for and remembrance of her husband.
Companies mentioned：雲云科技
Original台北外為市場において、新台湾ドルは米ドルに対し4.9分上昇し、1米ドル＝31.467元で取引を終えました。取引金額は17.35億米ドルでした。
Major electrical equipment maker TECO strengthened its strategic partnership with Foxconn and secured an order for equipment at a new Foxconn plant. The deal is accelerating its entry into the AI data center markets of North America and Southeast Asia.
Companies mentioned：鴻海 (Hon Hai / Foxconn)
In response to the situation in the Middle East, Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai instructed government agencies to extend measures to stabilize raw material prices through the 4th quarter of this year. Measures including fuel subsidies for taxis have also been announced to mitigate the impact of rising oil prices on transportation fares.
Companies mentioned：中油、中塑
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian issued the country’s first official statement on the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, saying, “We oppose and condemn all acts of violence.” The statement came as many countries strongly condemned the incident and reflected a cautious stance.
A former management specialist at the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration of the Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, has been indicted on suspicion of favoring contractors in procurement cases and allowing bid-rigging while in office. The Shilin District Prosecutors Office indicted the former employee, contractors and others, totaling 13 people, as well as 5 companies, for alleged violations including the Anti-Corruption Act.
The Daxi Precinct of the Taoyuan City Police Department announced traffic controls and diversion measures from May 1 to 3 in preparation for the Labor Day holiday. Measures include setting up a pedestrian zone on Daxi Old Street, directing traffic to alternative routes and recommending discounts on public transportation to ease congestion and ensure safety.
Companies mentioned：桃園市政府警察局大溪分局、交通部公路局
An environmental impact assessment meeting on a planned incinerator project by 南投県政府 was held during the local religious procession for the important event known as “濁水媽.” The timing sparked fierce protests and clashes, with residents accusing officials of trying to avoid public scrutiny.
Companies mentioned：南投県政府
立盈（Li-Ying）, a company specializing in semiconductor wastewater recycling, listed on Taiwan’s over-the-counter market. Its share price briefly rose 33% above the offering price on its first day, amid growing expectations for “zero-waste” opportunities as 2-nanometer and 3-nanometer advanced process capacity expands.
Companies mentioned：中科零廃中心、南科創生中心、聯電（UMC）
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will visit China from April 28 to 30. At the invitation of Foreign Minister Wang Yi, she will hold the 8th Australia-China Foreign and Strategic Dialogue and discuss issues including energy supplies in light of the situation in the Middle East.
Companies mentioned：ロイター、中国外交部
Former engineers who leaked TSMC’s most advanced technology received prison sentences, while Tokyo Electron (TEL) Taiwan was ordered to pay a fine of NT$150 million. This is the first case under the National Security Act.
Companies mentioned：台積電（TSMC）、東京威力（東京エレクトロン台湾）、東京エレクトロン株式会社（日本母体）
Original韓国の著名な映画監督イ・チャンドン監督の代表作『オアシス』と『ペパーミント・キャンディー』の4K修復版が5月に台湾で再上映されます。これらの作品は、イ監督が問いかける人間存在の根本的なテーマを観客に深く考えさせる機会を提供します。
The Control Yuan issued a corrective order to the Fengshan Precinct of the Kaohsiung City Police Department over an incident in which plainclothes officers mistakenly arrested a female teacher and verbally abused her. The Control Yuan pointed to deficiencies in operational rules.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府警察局、内政部警政署
The Wei Chuan Dragons of Taiwan’s professional baseball league will hold a “龍總為了生活” theme day at the Taipei Dome on May 5 and 6. Targeting office workers, the event will feature the distribution of unique fan merchandise, performances by Korean cheerleaders and workplace visits.
Companies mentioned：肆林餐酒館 (Sulin Bistro)
Renovation work on the Keelung Municipal Athletics Stadium has passed national-level certification. After more than 5 years of work, it is scheduled for completion in June, with public use set to begin in September. Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang said the new facility will enable athletes to pursue official records, marking an important milestone for track and field in Keelung.
Companies mentioned：中華民國田徑協會
A fraud and money-laundering group led by a man surnamed Lin, a member of the Jhonghe Chapter of the Bamboo Union Gang, allegedly posed as prosecutors and police officers to swindle about NT$4.37 million from elderly people. The Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested 10 suspects during its investigation, and the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted them in March. Four of them are being held in custody.
Companies mentioned：中央社
It has emerged that Ko Wen-je called to seek the reversal of the transfer of precinct chief Chou Chun-ming, who accidentally sprayed Ko with tear gas. The matter was discussed at the Taichung City Council, where Police Commissioner Wu Ching-tien explained the department's response. The incident has been criticized for damaging the police force's reputation and morale.
Companies mentioned：中央社
An investigation into reports of discoloration in GSK flu vaccines in New Taipei City concluded that the issue was an isolated anomaly, not a systemic problem. Use of the affected batch has been suspended, and the manufacturer will provide replacement doses.
Companies mentioned：葛蘭素史克 (GSK)、衛福部食薬署、衛福部疾管署
The 2026 Pingtung Bluefin Tuna Cultural Tourism Festival will run from May 2 to July 5. A range of events are planned, including a music festival, banquets featuring local specialties and a big catch market.
Companies mentioned：台湾菸酒公司、豆油伯、台湾高鉄
A suspicious man who fled a police stop in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, climbed over a wall and entered the grounds of the 新北市議会 before fleeing. Police are searching for him using surveillance footage and other leads.
Companies mentioned：新北市政府警察局、新北市議会
On April 27, the Tokyo stock market rose on strength in AI-related shares and optimism over U.S.-Iran peace talks. The Nikkei 225 gained 1.38% to close at 60537.36, ending the session higher.
Companies mentioned：中央社
A Chinese national in his 50s who visited Taiwan's Xiaoliuqiu island was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the Wildlife Conservation Act by touching a protected sea turtle. He could face a fine of up to NT$300,000.
Companies mentioned：海巡署南部分署
Amid concerns that the Strait of Hormuz could be closed because of tensions in the Middle East, China's crude oil imports in the first quarter (January-March) rose 8.9% year on year to 146.83 million tons. Increased imports from Russia contributed to the rise.
Companies mentioned：路透社（ロイター）、日経中文網
Taiwan's stock market surged for a second straight session on the 27th, closing up 684.23 points at 39,616.63. The 三 major institutional investors, however, recorded net sales totaling NT$48.22 billion, with foreign investors accounting for net sales of more than $50 billion.
Companies mentioned：台湾証券取引所、中央通訊社
The Middle East conflict has accelerated Thailand's Land Bridge plan, which would create a new route linking the Indian and Pacific oceans and bypassing the Strait of Malacca to improve the security and autonomy of logistics. With a total cost of about 1 trillion baht, the project would build 2 deepwater ports and a 90-kilometer land transport route, cutting shipping time by 4 days and costs by 15%.
Companies mentioned：中央社
Mingtai Insurance announced a 3-pillar transformation strategy centered on AI transformation, digital development and sustainable governance, with a goal of reaching a 7% market share. It aims to strengthen its personal insurance business by using AI to optimize product development and creating new insurance products for athletes and food-delivery couriers.
A staff member in his 30s at 旭山動物園 in Hokkaido is under investigation on suspicion of murdering his wife and burning her body in the zoo's incinerator. In response to the shocking case, Asahikawa began considering whether to postpone the planned summer opening on April 29.
Companies mentioned：旭山動物園、旭川市役所、北海道放送、朝日新聞
After the Chinese government announced that Shanghai residents could resume travel to Kinmen and Matsu, an inspection delegation from Shanghai arrived in Kinmen. The Kinmen County government and council then also traveled to Xiamen for an inspection, but senior officials could not take part because they did not receive approval from the central government.
Companies mentioned：中國文化和旅遊部、上海市旅遊行業協會
Original22歳のアルゼンチン人F1ドライバー、フランコ・コラピント選手の活躍により、アルゼンチンでF1熱が再燃している。14年ぶりに首都ブエノスアイレスで行われたF1ストリートデモンストレーションには60万人以上が来場し、国内でのF1への関心が高まっている。
Companies mentioned：威廉斯車隊、中央社
Taiwan's stock market broke 40,000 points for the first time during trading today, but failed to hold that level at the close. However, the TAIEX and TSMC both posted record closing highs, as major electronics stocks drove the market to numerous new records.
Companies mentioned：台積電、台達電、聯發科、鴻海、日月光投控、南亞科、華邦電、旺宏、信驊、穎崴、台新投顧、台新台灣優勢成長主動式ETF基金、美國聯邦準備理事會
長榮航空 has launched a second round of recruitment for dozens of ground staff across 8 job categories, including cabin crew. Monthly pay starts at NT$43,000 for university graduates, with additional consideration for applicants with professional qualifications or experience. Applications are open from today through May 3, and successful candidates are expected to start work between July and August.
Companies mentioned：長榮航空、中央社
The Taiwan Transportation Safety Board released an investigation report on an electric vehicle (EV) collision and fire at the Yangmei service area in Taiwan, attributing the crash to improper use of the advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) and recommending 5 safety improvements.
Companies mentioned：朝陽小客車租賃 (Chaoyang Car Rental)、高公局 (Freeway Bureau)、公路局 (Highway Bureau)
Hong Kong political scientist Joseph Cheng has published 大人たちの居所2, recounting a journey to the former homes of notable figures in Britain and France. Through places associated with Van Gogh and The Count of Monte Cristo, he sends messages of “patience” and “hope” to friends imprisoned in Hong Kong.
Companies mentioned：中央社
After applying for political asylum in Germany, former Xinjiang police officer Zhang Yabo gave German media a detailed account of his 10 years of service in Xinjiang. He said many Uyghurs were tortured and abused in “reeducation camps,” and that many were imprisoned again after completing their sentences. He also said the international community has found it increasingly difficult to understand the situation in Xinjiang.
Companies mentioned：ドイツ之聲中文網、明鏡周刊、中央社
Shen Qingjing, chairman of 威京グループ, was sentenced to 10 years in prison at trial for profiting from the 京華城 case and appealed an order extending his movement restrictions and electronic monitoring. But the Taiwan High Court dismissed the appeal because it was filed more than 10 days after the appeal period, making the extension final.
Companies mentioned：威京グループ、京華城
The Taipei City Department of Health announced the results of spot checks of tea leaves and herbal teas in 2026, finding that 7 of 49 samples did not meet pesticide residue standards. Rose tea accounted for 4 of the violations. Authorities ordered the sale of noncompliant products to stop and warned consumers.
After a shooting at a dinner, Donald Trump said that “only influential people get attacked.” He used the incident to advance his political agenda and highlighted the security of the new White House ballroom.
As part of the “Healthy Taiwan Deepening Plan,” Taoyuan Hospital has established telemedicine and a two-way referral system with Hualien and Taitung across the Central Mountain Range, forming the Taoyuan-Miaoli-Hualien-Taitung Health Care Network. The initiative aims to optimize regional healthcare and advance the digital and green transformation of the medical system.
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs has established the Quantum Industry Technology Promotion Office to advance quantum technology as the next-generation technology after AI. The initiative is expected to attract at least NT$100 million in foreign investment and bring more than 10 domestic companies into the field.
Original4月27日の台北株式市場では、電子先物と金融先物が共に上昇しました。特に5月電子先物は51.6ポイント上昇し、金融先物も2.4ポイント上昇して引けました。
Original台湾株式市場（台股）では、5月台指期が666ポイント高の39888ポイントで取引を終え、終値は684.23ポイント高の39616.63ポイントとなりました。取引金額は1兆1844.5億台湾元に達し、市場の活況を示しています。
Companies mentioned：台湾期貨交易所