Original精誠金融5月下旬上櫃 看好開店換機與支付整合商機
Original精誠資訊傘下の決済端末メーカー精誠金融は、今年5月下旬に上場する予定です。黄華勇総経理は、新たな店舗開店、決済端末のアップグレード需要、および統合決済のビジネスチャンスにより、今年の業績が昨年を上回るとの見通しを示しました。特にスマート型決済端末への移行と多様な決済方法の統合に注力します。
Companies mentioned：精誠資訊、嘉利科技、POS廠商
2026-04-27 18:00–21:00 JST
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Taiwan | 中央社 CNA (continued)（84）
Hotel bookings exceed six-tenths in 9 counties and cities over Labor Day holiday; Lienchiang County most popular
According to Taiwan’s Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, lodging reservation rates exceeded 60% in 9 counties and cities during the 3-day Labor Day holiday, with Lienchiang County the most popular at more than 80%. Taipei City and Nantou County also reported high reservation rates.
Companies mentioned：交通部觀光署 (交通部観光署)
Frequent transfers of special education teachers in Kaohsiung disrupt learning; Education Bureau says staffing protections will be made more flexible
Kaohsiung City Councilor Huang Wen-yi said frequent transfers of special education teachers in Kaohsiung are harming the learning and emotional well-being of students who need special support. The Kaohsiung City Education Bureau said it would consider making the employment security mechanism for special education teachers more flexible within the legal framework.
Roadside bomb in Colombia kills 20 and injures 36; attacks frequent ahead of election
A bombing on a highway in Colombia killed 20 people and injured 36. Local authorities blamed an armed group, as tensions rise in the region ahead of the May 31 presidential election.
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社
Former South Korean Justice Minister Park Seong-jae accused of involvement in insurrection; prosecutors seek 20-year sentence
Prosecutors have sought a 20-year prison sentence for former South Korean Justice Minister Park Seong-jae over suspected involvement in the 2024 martial law incident. He is accused of assisting crimes linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s use of martial law and attempting to justify insurrection.
Companies mentioned：中央社、韓聯社
Chinese national executive suspected of ties to local competitor removed by Tokyo Electron
The Financial Times reported that Chen Jie, a Chinese national executive at Tokyo Electron, was dismissed and later resigned after links to competing Chinese companies came to light. The case highlights challenges in economic security and corporate governance in a strategically important technology industry.
Companies mentioned：東京威力科創 (Tokyo Electron)、蘇州芯慧聯半導體科技公司 (Suzhou WST)、盛紅曄半導體 (Britech)、BMJ Holding Limited、英特爾 (Intel)、華虹半導體、中芯國際 (SMIC)、台積電 (TSMC)
Lin Chia-lung inspects results of Taiwan-Eswatini smart healthcare cooperation, helping Eswatini provide precision care
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visited Eswatini as a presidential envoy and inspected the results of smart healthcare cooperation between Taiwan and Eswatini. A Taiwanese medical team has worked there for 18 years, contributing to the digitization of local healthcare and workforce training, and strengthening Eswatini’s healthcare delivery system.
Thomas Cup: Wang Chi-lin and Chiu Hsiang-chieh advance in men's doubles with a 2-0 win, move within reach of victory
Original湯優盃バドミントン団体戦の男子トマス杯で、台湾代表が韓国との予選で周天成選手と王齊麟・邱相榤選手ペアが勝利し、前2点で2-0とリード。これにより、台湾は8強進出に王手をかけました。
Peng Chi-ming attends Tokyo startup summit, hopes Taiwan-Japan cooperation will continue to deepen
Taiwan Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming attended SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 in Tokyo and met with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and others. He highlighted Taiwan’s use of AI in environmental governance and its intention to deepen environmental cooperation between Taiwan and Japan.
Tourism Administration promotes Taiwan travel, targets South Korean summer travelers
Original台湾観光署はソウルでB2B商談会を開催し、韓国人観光客の夏季訪台を呼びかけた。24時間楽しめる「台湾不打烊」をテーマに魅力をアピールした。
Companies mentioned：台湾観光協会、韓国旅行業協会 (KATA)
Deadlock over Hualien County budget; Interior Ministry hosts first talks between county government and council, but no conclusion reached
The Cabinet Office (内政部, the Ministry of the Interior) convened talks between the Hualien County government and county council over the county’s 2026 budget proposal, but the first meeting ended without a conclusion. The stalled budget review is affecting public services, including welfare and disaster recovery.
Companies mentioned：内政部、花蓮県議会、花蓮県政府
Cheng Li-wun appoints Chen Yi-hsin to attend IDU forum and explain the peaceful significance of the Cheng-Xi meeting
The Kuomintang announced that it had dispatched Chen Yi-hsin, deputy executive director of its Policy Committee, to the International Democracy Union (IDU) annual forum to explain the peaceful significance of the “Cheng-Xi meeting.” The aim is to encourage countries to support the resumption of cross-strait exchanges to stabilize the Taiwan Strait.
Transportation Safety Board makes 5 recommendations, including road-safety audits; Transportation Ministry says research is underway
The Transportation Safety Board made 5 recommendations, including introducing a road safety verification system, following an electric vehicle crash at the Yangmei Service Area on National Highway 1. The Ministry of Transportation's Institute of Transportation is currently conducting research on its introduction and considering the system's design and related measures.
Macronix says NAND Flash prices will rise in the second half, with sharp growth expected over the next 1 year
Macronix returned to profitability in Q1 2026, driven by strong NAND flash performance. Revenue rose 35% quarter on quarter, with the NAND division posting a particularly sharp 90% increase.
Companies mentioned：任天堂
Original基隆商工攜手勤益科大 無人機智慧監測基隆河
國立基隆商工 and 國立勤益科技大學 signed a letter of intent to collaborate on a smart drone monitoring project for the Keelung River. The project aims to improve the efficiency of river environmental monitoring using drones and AI technology.
Companies mentioned：國立基隆商工、國立勤益科技大學、基隆市政府
China's NDRC forcibly blocks foreign acquisition of Manus
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) barred a foreign acquisition of AI startup Manus and ordered the transaction to be reversed. The decision concerns a plan by Meta to acquire Manus for more than $2 billion, highlighting concerns over protecting Chinese technology and national security.
Companies mentioned：Meta、Manus、紐約時報
Simple Mart joins forces with partners to establish association and build cross-industry talent platform
三商家購 joined forces with companies in several sectors, including retail, food service, technology, logistics and services, to establish the Taiwan New Generation Team Leader Development Association (ANGEL LAB). The association will focus on 3 main pillars: talent development, industry exchange and talent matching, aiming to help transform the service sector and meet the needs of a new generation.
Companies mentioned：三商投控、三商餐飲、三友藥妝
Police and investigators bust Taoyuan drug-making factory using raw materials allegedly imported from China, arrest 2 suspects
Taiwanese police uncovered a large illegal drug manufacturing plant in Taoyuan City and arrested 2 suspects, surnamed 鍾 and 黃. Chemicals imported from China were used to produce the third-category drug mescaline (喵喵), and large quantities of finished and semi-finished products were seized.
Japan lifts aftershock advisory for Hokkaido; early-morning strong quake was not directly related
The Japanese government ended its advisory on a possible subsequent earthquake off Hokkaido and Sanriku. The magnitude-6.2 earthquake that struck Hokkaido early on the 27th was judged to have no direct link to the earlier forecast of a major earthquake.
Companies mentioned：気象庁、内閣府
Research firm estimates global direct-to-cell satellite phone market will grow 49% annually
According to TrendForce research, the global direct-to-cell satellite market is forecast to reach $7.6 billion by 2026, growing at an annual rate of 49%. Companies including Starlink and AST SpaceMobile are expanding their services, creating new business opportunities for Taiwan's supply chain.
Companies mentioned：TrendForce (研調機構)、Starlink、AST SpaceMobile、Samsung、Google、Vivo、Qualcomm、MediaTek、Anokiwave、Analog Devices、Qorvo
April 27: Impact of the US-Iran war on the global economy, financial markets and people's livelihoods
Reports on the impact of the U.S.-Iran war on the global economy have covered South Korea's oil subsidies, Thailand's consumer subsidies, the rise of Chinese cars as Japanese vehicle exports to the Middle East decline, increased Chinese crude oil imports, the impact on the PCB supply chain and the European Central Bank's interest rate policy. The developments point to the broad effects of geopolitical risks on the global economy.
Companies mentioned：豊田、マツダ、日産、スバル、SABIC
Original網傳馬鈴薯食品中毒 高雄市衛生局：不實訊息已報警
The 高雄市衛生局 said information circulating on social media claiming that potato-related food poisoning occurred on April 18 was false and reported the matter to police. The department urged the public not to casually forward unverified food safety information. Spreading food safety rumors violates the law and is subject to penalties.
Companies mentioned：高雄市衛生局
TSMC 2-nanometer trade-secret leak case draws 150 million fine; TEL says no confidential information leaked
In the case involving the leak of TSMC's 2-nanometer technology, the Intellectual Property and Commercial Court sentenced a Tokyo Electron subsidiary to a fine of NT$150 million and a 3-year suspended sentence, and ordered it to pay NT$100 million to TSMC and NT$50 million to the national treasury. TEL said there was no organizational involvement or leakage of confidential information and pledged to strengthen its information management systems.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、東京威力科創 (TEL)
Surge in Chinese competitors at Kaohsiung Asian Games for LGBTQ athletes sparks claims of military links and AI fraud
The number of Chinese competitors at the 2026 Kaohsiung Asia Gay Games rose sharply, and some were found to have links to the People's Liberation Army or AI-generated forged documents. The Kaohsiung Sports Development Bureau asked the event's organizer for an explanation and temporarily suspended immigration screening. The case has raised national security concerns.
Companies mentioned：台湾同志運動発展協会
Livestreamer gives tour of Hsinchu City Hall on Douyin; DPP councillor questions failure of access controls
Hsinchu City Councilor 曾資程 cited shortcomings in access control and information security risks after a live TikTok broadcast from inside city hall. The city said the building is a national monument and access controls in public areas are operating normally, but it would strengthen security measures as needed. The issue has raised concerns about security arrangements for confidential information held by government agencies.
Doctor warns pneumonia can leave the body in much worse condition; vaccination helps protect health
Doctors warned that pneumonia can trigger systemic inflammation and cause lasting health problems. Citing the case of a 57-year-old woman whose health deteriorated after successive infections with influenza and COVID-19, they stressed the importance of vaccination.
Companies mentioned：台湾感染症医学会、台湾家庭医学医学会
Samsung union threatens strike; South Korean industry minister urges labor and management to make a mature decision
South Korea's minister of trade, industry and energy urged Samsung Electronics and its union to make a prudent decision after the union demanded wage increases and bonuses and threatened a general strike. The minister stressed that Samsung is a shared national asset and that maintaining the semiconductor industry's competitiveness is vital, voicing concern about the impact a strike could have on the South Korean economy.
Companies mentioned：三星電子
Schechter makes first visit to Weiwuying; Theatre of Dreams invites audience to dream together
Renowned choreographer Hofesh Shechter will bring his dance work Theatre of Dreams to the Weiwuying National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts for the first time. The work invites audiences to move beyond simply watching and experience “dreaming together.” It will be performed at the Weiwuying Playhouse on May 9 and 10.
Companies mentioned：衛武營國家藝術文化中心、巴黎市立劇院、英國沙德勒之井劇院、法國里昂舞蹈之家、侯非胥．謝克特現代舞團
Poor countries fear sharing viruses but cannot secure vaccines; PABS talks on pandemic accord stall
OriginalWHOの「パンデミック条約」における「病原体アクセス・利益共有システム」（PABS）の交渉が、富裕国と開発途上国の意見対立により難航している。開発途上国はワクチンへの公平なアクセスを懸念し、富裕国は匿名アクセスを主張。5月の世界保健総会前の合意が危ぶまれている。
Companies mentioned：世界衛生組織（WHO）、歐盟（EU）、樂施會（Oxfam）
Taiwan-EU human rights consultations open in Belgium; Executive Yuan says both sides will continue working together to advance universal human rights
The 8th Taiwan-European Union (EU) Human Rights Consultation was held in Belgium, where participants discussed key human rights issues, including the death penalty, migrant workers' rights and media freedom. The meeting underscored Taiwan and the EU's shared commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law, as well as their continued cooperation to promote universal human rights.
Companies mentioned：歐盟對外事務部 (EEAS)
China's global drone dominance raises concerns; US and Japan plan technology cooperation to counter it
As Chinese-made drones dominate global markets and are increasingly used in warfare, the United States, concerned about the threat, plans to work with Japan to establish a framework for cooperation on dual-use technologies, including small drones. Japan is eager to catch up in drone technology and has signaled strong interest in the partnership. The move aims to counter China's technological advantage and strengthen defense capabilities.
Companies mentioned：諾斯洛普格魯門 (Northrop Grumman)、大疆 (DJI)
Civic group links campus screenings to memories of the White Terror, helping pass history across generations
辜寬敏基金會 and other civic groups have launched a university outreach program for the “White Terror Memory Film Festival.” Through independent screenings of films related to the White Terror and discussions at universities and in community settings, the program aims to deepen history education and pass historical memory between generations.
Companies mentioned：辜寬敏基金會、新台灣和平基金會、現代文化基金會、台灣學生聯合會
Passenger chewing gum ignores warning and hits security guard; Taipei Metro fines passenger 4500
At a Taipei Metro station, a passenger chewing gum ignored a security guard's warning, became violent, climbed over the fare gates and left. Taipei Metro plans to fine the passenger a total of NT$4,500 for 3 violations and work with police on the investigation.
Companies mentioned：台北捷運公司
Suspected Russian hackers target NATO and German officials in attack on messaging app Signal
The messaging app Signal was hit by a large-scale phishing attack by Russian hackers, with about 300 politically affiliated accounts, including those of German politicians and NATO officials, suspected of being compromised. The German government has launched an investigation, and concerns about the leak of classified information are mounting.
Companies mentioned：Signal、德國聯邦憲法保衛局（BfV）、聯邦資訊安全局（BSI）
Reporters Without Borders says nonpolitical Facebook pages have become Beijing propaganda weapons
An investigation by 無國界記者組織 found that Chinese digital marketing company 無邊界集團 has used nonpolitical Facebook pages about wellness and self-improvement to subtly spread Beijing's political propaganda. The group said Taiwan was a particular target and that the tactic was being used as a form of perception warfare.
Companies mentioned：無國界記者組織、無邊界集團、秦皇島廣播電視台、美國蘭德公司
Original旅天下結盟星虎旅行社 深化日本旅遊產品
旅天下 announced that it had established Japan Uni Holdings and partnered with Japan's 星虎旅行社 to jointly invest in a new company, UNITIGER. The strategy will enable 旅天下 to source resources and develop products directly in Japan, with the goal of optimizing its supply chain. It will also strengthen the company's presence in the Japanese market and help meet travel demand from Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：旅天下、星虎旅行社、Uni控股公司、UNITIGER