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Aeon Town will hold a “Gas Expense Support Campaign” at 15 shopping centers nationwide to help households cope with rising gasoline prices. Customers who present a gasoline receipt and the app will receive a ¥500 shopping voucher, while supplies last.
Companies mentioned：イオンタウン株式会社
“ALT,” a discussion event that reconsiders recruitment and PR in the AI era from the perspective of “listening,” will be held on May 28. Shiraishi of CHEERS and Oka of Lively will discuss the importance of “emotional design” and “dialogue” in growing a fan base without relying on advertising.
Companies mentioned：CHEERS株式会社、株式会社Lively、Forbes JAPAN、株式会社サンリオエンターテイメント
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Companies mentioned：大丸東京店、モンブランＴＨＥ 珀山、ベイクドマロウ、フェスティバロ、ザ カンパネラ 東京、アンリ・シャルパンティエ、銀座たまや、アンテノール、ベルン、モンロワール、船橋屋、鎌倉五郎本店、舟和、カンナムキンパＮＥＯ、なだ万厨房、西洋銀座、ポール・ボキューズデリ、イーション、おかず本舗佃浅、創作鮨処タキモト、つきじ鈴富 すし富
Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon University have established the Fujitsu-Carnegie Mellon Physical AI Research Center, a joint research hub for physical AI. The center will advance interdisciplinary research in robotics, AI and other fields, with the aim of enabling automation in manufacturing and logistics.
Companies mentioned：富士通株式会社、Carnegie Mellon University
Original2026年5月3日に大阪・ATCで、万博の資源循環の取り組みを継承する「ごみ祭り」が開催されます。捨てられた素材で楽器を作るワークショップやトークイベント、ライブを通じて、ごみの新たな価値を体験する内容です。
Companies mentioned：ATC、一般社団法人steAm BAND、株式会社steAm、総合地球環境学研究所
The brewery haccoba, based in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, will serve its signature label and an unreleased limited-edition label at the café and bar in Kinokuniya Shibuya Scramble Square for 2 weeks starting April 28, 2026. The brewery offers a new way to enjoy craft sake in a new setting.
Companies mentioned：株式会社紀ノ国屋、SMITH TEAMAKER、JR東日本
Palette Group Inc. has launched “Iechiku T cards,” a new service that lets users open original trading card packs from a smartphone or PC 24 hours a day. It offers an easy online experience for everyone from beginners to collectors.
The JAL Group announced that it achieved its GX management targets for FY2025: keeping CO2 emissions below FY2019 levels and replacing 1% of its fuel with SAF. The results were supported by the introduction of fuel-efficient aircraft and the use of CORSIA-eligible credits.
Companies mentioned：ICAO（国際民間航空機関）
株式会社FANFARE has announced “Type_005: A Single-Story Home Without a Front or Back,” a new model in its environmentally symbiotic prefabricated home line, SOWOOD. It features a design that takes in light and breezes regardless of orientation, using traditional Itakura construction and domestic timber.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FANFARE
ikasu, operated by bonobo LLC, will hold a kimono upcycling art exhibition at the lifestyle hotel THE LIVELY Tokyo Azabujuban in May 2026. The exhibition will feature 53 works, including new pieces by textile artist Reina Okamoto, showcasing a fusion of tradition and contemporary beauty.
Companies mentioned：bonobo LLC、株式会社グローバルエージェンツ
Payment For Inc. has launched Ticketrans, an admission management system for public sports venues and leisure facilities. By linking online and on-site inventory and using QR code authentication, the system supports crowd reduction and digital transformation in facility operations.
ZLONGAME announced the addition of the new LLR hero “Rebel of Light and Darkness” to the popular simulation RPG Langrisser Mobile, along with a limited-time summon, a Secret Realm event and a new “Snow” weather stage. Players can deepen their gaming experience with new characters and content.
Companies mentioned：ZLONGAME、extreme
KH Co., Ltd. has acquired the garage house businesses “inCELL” and “Garesidence” from Infiest Design. It announced plans for nationwide expansion using AI and the launch of “Parking Lounge,” a next-generation infrastructure concept for supercar owners.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インフィストデザイン、Parking Lounge株式会社（仮）
The Indian subsidiary of Hankyu Hanshin Express has expanded Manesar Logistics Center II, near Delhi, to 1.5 times its previous size, and began operations on May 1, 2026. The expansion will meet strong demand from automotive companies and strengthen logistics processing and just-in-time deliveries.
Companies mentioned：HANKYU HANSHIN EXPRESS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED、阪急阪神ホールディングス
UNCHAIN has announced a beta version of the next-generation platform for its AI tool “NEURON.” In addition to its existing analysis capabilities, the tool has evolved into an “AI that acts,” using an ontology foundation to recommend specific ways to address risks. Companies are now being invited to participate in a POC.
Companies mentioned：Slack、Notion、Jira、Asana
Seed-stage VC THE SEED will hold the 11th “Startup Kansai” in Osaka on June 21, 2026. The event will focus on business and careers in the AI era, with AI-native entrepreneurs discussing how they use AI. Student staff are also being recruited.
Companies mentioned：株式会社cactuz、株式会社ノーコード総合研究所
Sapporo’s “シンクスクール” marks its 10th anniversary and has begun recruiting students for the 2026 academic year. It offers a unique curriculum combining contemporary art and community development, and will hold an information session on Saturday, May 16.
Companies mentioned：森美術館、山中suplex、アートセンターBUG、Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group、東京電力福島第一原発、ドイツ銀行
三福綜合不動産 is launching its “Daily In-Store Visit Campaign” for May 2026 at 3 アパマンショップ locations in Matsuyama. Customers in different eligible groups depending on the day of the week—such as students, seniors, couples and families—will receive 10% off brokerage fees if they visit and complete an application that day.
Companies mentioned：アパマンショップ
APA Hotel will launch 2 campaigns on May 11, 2026, to mark its 55th anniversary: “Get +55 pt, guaranteed” and “Visit Every APA Hotel Stamp Rally.” Its directly operated restaurants will also offer “APA President’s Curry” as a gift and draft beer for 55 yen for the 1st glass, as a gesture of appreciation to customers.
WAYS, a tutoring school specializing in combined junior and senior high schools, will hold a free seminar in Shinjuku on May 9, 2026. As university entrance exams increasingly see decisions made before the end of the year and the importance of Eiken® grows, the seminar will explain to parents strategies for balancing regular test preparation and Eiken® study.
Companies mentioned：旺文社教育情報センター
ホテルメトロポリタン will hold the “Treasure Trove of the South: Kagoshima Fair” starting May 12, 2026. Visitors can enjoy Kagoshima ingredients and try on the “Shohei Ohtani Model Kabuto” made by Marutake Sangyo. The event combines regional revitalization with a unique cultural experience.
Companies mentioned：ホテルメトロポリタン、丸武産業株式会社
A nighttime outdoor art exhibition by art collective チームラボ is being held in the Yoro Valley Onsen area of Chiba Prefecture. General admission tickets have sold out, but complimentary tickets are being distributed to guests staying at accommodations in the Yoro Valley area to promote tourism. The event aims to revitalize the region and attract visitors.
Companies mentioned：チームラボ、食べる温泉宿 鶴乃家、BoBuchi (ぼぶち)
まごころ少額短期保険 has launched a collaboration between “Mrs.ZAKURO,” a concentrated pomegranate juice from health and beauty brand カラダ会議, and its own medical insurance product, the “Insurance Series for Women.” The initiative aims to offer new value by considering women’s “health” and “medical coverage” together, connecting daily self-care with preparation for the future.
Companies mentioned：まごころ少額短期保険株式会社、Karada kaigi 株式会社
Renewable energy company 株式会社えねこ has begun full-scale recruitment of engineers to take charge of “systematizing” its business. Beyond development alone, the company expects them to serve a BizDev function, using technology to optimize processes across the business.
Originalメトロエンジン株式会社は、宿泊施設の収益改善を目指し、AIを活用したレベニューマネジメントシステムの紹介ウェビナーを5月に開催します。参加者には無料の「プライシング診断レポート」を提供し、競合比較や最適な価格設定のヒントを伝えます。
Live-streaming platform “mikke LIVE” has released “SBTI,” an adaptation of the MBTI concept for social media, and is running a campaign on its official X account (formerly Twitter). The test identifies 27 types of online personalities, helping users deepen their self-understanding while having fun.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KUBARU JAPAN
福祉の教室 ほっと倶楽部, operated by 株式会社ニッソーネット, has completely revamped its certified care worker national exam prep course, offering live-streamed classes and video archives, and has begun accepting applications. The course is available to both Japanese and international students, with campaign pricing and a free program for ニッソーネット temporary staff also available.
Original株式会社HADOが運営するMonitaは、全国の男女100人を対象に「自分へのご褒美に関するアンケート」を実施。その結果、ご褒美の隠し場所は「キッチン・冷蔵庫の奥」が1位であり、多くの人が「一人の時間にご褒美を楽しみたい」と考えていることが明らかになった。
FiberGate, which provides communications services for apartment buildings, and HOMETACT, a smart home company launched by Mitsubishi Estate, have formed a business partnership. They aim to integrate communications infrastructure and an IoT platform to rapidly roll out high-quality smart home solutions across Japan’s rental market.
Companies mentioned：三菱地所株式会社、三菱地所レジデンス株式会社
株式会社ベクトル announced that “りっくん＆うーちゃん、すーちゃんの日常,” which features trending products from TikTok Shop, has joined its proprietary short-video media network, “ショート動画取材班.” The move is expected to increase product awareness and boost purchase intent.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベクトル、TikTok Shop
FiberGate, a major communications infrastructure provider, and HOMETACT, a smart home company launched by Mitsubishi Estate, have formed a business partnership. They aim to rapidly roll out high-quality IoT solutions across Japan’s rental market and increase the asset value of properties.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファイバーゲート、株式会社HOMETACT、三菱地所株式会社、三菱地所レジデンス株式会社
SAITAMA KNØS UNITED, a team in Division 1 of the Saitama Prefecture adult league, has signed a “Diamond Partner” agreement with MIRAIZY株式会社 for the 2026 season. In addition to displaying the partner’s logo on training wear, the parties will work to revitalize the region through joint ventures and product development.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KONOSU CITY FOOTBALL CLUB、MIRAIZY株式会社
株式会社SBI MUSIC CIRCUS has begun advance sales of paid viewing seats for “SBI Maihanabi in Osaka-Sennan,” to be held in Sennan, Osaka Prefecture, on August 22, 2026. The large-scale fireworks entertainment event is the rebranded successor to “Senshu Yume Hanabi,” which ran for 10 years, and offers a variety of seating options and early-purchase benefits.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SBI MUSIC CIRCUS、チケットぴあ
TuneCore Japan has announced the 100 independent artists selected for the final lineup of “INDEPENDENT ARTIST 100 - 2026,” a project connecting the cultures of the future.
To mark its 140th anniversary, Nankai Electric Railway published “Nankai Electric Railway: 140-Year History,” covering its journey over the latest 10 years, on its official website in April 2026. Its existing 100-year and 130-year histories are also available to read as digital documents.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NANKAI、泉北高速鉄道株式会社
Skincare and fragrance brand ROAlív will bring back its summer-limited body serum, “Keep a Secret for Body Soothing Sun,” in limited quantities from May 1, 2026. First released as a limited edition in 2025, the product proved popular. It is formulated with naturally derived ingredients and skincare ingredients at the level of facial care to address harsh summer conditions for the skin.
Zoom has integrated Anthropic’s Claude, enabling meeting data to be used in AI workflows. The new Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector makes it seamless to generate meeting summaries and follow-ups within Claude Cowork and Claude Code.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic
Ohayo Dairy has revamped its premium ice cream BRULEE to bring out the richness and aroma of its milk, and expanded sales to convenience stores nationwide. The brand website has also released a video of a renowned pastry chef tasting the product, offering an even more refined ice cream experience.
WWFジャパン is recruiting the 3rd cohort for BEE, a program to develop next-generation environmental leaders. The 6-month program helps participants enhance projects in the environment and sustainability fields, offering mentoring and networking as they work toward nature-positive outcomes and carbon neutrality.
Companies mentioned：WWFジャパン
Originalツナグ働き方研究所は2026年2月度のスポットワーク市場データレポートを発表しました。求人倍率は前年同月比大幅増の3.26倍に達しましたが、平均時給は1,237円で通常アルバイトより86円低いことが判明しました。この市場はコロナ禍を経て急速に拡大しており、今後も成長が見込まれています。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ツナググループ・ホールディングス、ツナグ働き方研究所、リクルート、ショットワークス、ショットワークスコンビニ
FUJIYAMA TOKYO Akihabara Main Store is offering its “Thank-You All-You-Can-Eat Plan,” featuring 50 varieties of premium sushi for ¥3,900, Mondays through Thursdays from May 7 to 28, 2026. The campaign, held to show appreciation to customers, is so popular that reservations sell out as soon as they open.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Globridge、FUJIYAMA TOKYO
ホテルニューオータニ will host premium beauty seminars and dinners in Tokyo, Osaka and Hakata with beauty expert Megumi Kanzaki. Participants will learn about Kanzaki’s beauty philosophy and latest methods, and enjoy an evening pursuing beauty alongside fine dining.
Companies mentioned：ホテルニューオータニ
ユービーセキュア has consolidated its vulnerability assessment tools Vex and VexCloud under the Vex brand and revamped the lineup into 3 plans: Vex Team, Vex Enterprise and Vex Auditor. The changes address the diverse vulnerability management needs of businesses and specialists, and the product website has also been redesigned.
Companies mentioned：ユービーセキュア、ITR
Global Union (the National Tax Union) has launched a Tax Administration Governance Reform Project in collaboration with 熊本国税局 to apply the principle of “presumption of innocence” in tax audits. The initiative aims to protect taxpayers’ rights and improve administrative transparency.
Companies mentioned：熊本国税局
BELLEMOND, a brand operated by Fun Standard株式会社, is holding a 1-day flash sale on its MiraHanaFAN handheld fan with a vanity mirror on the 楽天市場 app. Its cosmetics-inspired design and functionality have made it a social media hit, and it has ranked No. 1 on 楽天.
Companies mentioned：Fun Standard株式会社、株式会社RKB毎日ホールディスグループ、BELLEMOND、楽天市場、Amazon
Stroke Rehabilitation Studio Active Toyohashi has become the first in Aichi Prefecture to adopt the LIFESCAPES functional training BMI (hand/finger type), developed by 株式会社LIFESCAPES. The adoption expands rehabilitation options for patients with severe hand and finger paralysis after discharge, while strengthening services through a 3-location setup.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LIFESCAPES
株式会社エイゾス has begun providing tailored support to researchers considering applying to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s SPReAD program, using the no-code AI analysis platform Multi-Sigma®. Support covers the entire process, from preparing applications to building an AI environment after selection and providing optimization assistance during the research period.
Companies mentioned：文部科学省、産業技術総合研究所
Piaggio Group Japan has unveiled the special Vespa GTS 80TH edition, commemorating 80 years of Vespa. The model features the pastel green that symbolizes its 1946 origins and combines the latest technology with tradition. Orders open May 1, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ピアッジオグループジャパン株式会社
株式会社ビズボランテ has launched a platform specializing in Korean pharmacy cosmetics, with popular Korean brand Dr.Reju-All as its first offering. On April 30, it will hold Japan’s first live commerce broadcast from a beauty clinic in Seoul, selling signature products including its PDRN cream at the lowest prices ever.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビズボランテ、麻布ストア、プランエスクリニック
CyberStep donated PCs and other equipment to Sansu Cafe in Okinawa and held a hands-on game development event using the sandbox game TERAVIT. The event was part of the Smile Step Project, an initiative to develop next-generation IT talent, and aimed to support education by turning play into learning.
Companies mentioned：サイバーステップ株式会社、サイバーステップホールディングス株式会社
Librus株式会社 has published an insight report on engineers’ learning habits. Based on data, it explains 6 practical methods to prevent skills from becoming outdated amid technological advances and to directly improve career prospects and income.
Korean skincare brand isntree is participating in Loft’s K-Beauty Festival 2026SS. It will launch in Japan ahead of other markets a new sheet mask containing ultra-low-molecular-weight 500Da hyaluronic acid, promoting hydration for dehydrated skin.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロフト、合同会社TYCHE
Takarazuka Creative Arts has begun distributing music from the Takarazuka Revue Flower Troupe production of Castlevania on Apple Music in 7 countries and regions worldwide. This marks the company’s first overseas release, commemorating the 20th anniversary of its music distribution service.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、Apple、阪急阪神ホールディングス
Event planning and operations company Bansei Co., Ltd. will implement a uniform monthly base-pay increase of ¥25,000 for all employees starting in April 2026. The 12.8% pay increase rate is well above the SME average, and the company aims to address severe labor shortages and stabilize employees’ livelihoods.
Companies mentioned：日本労働組合総連合会、帝国データバンク、東京商工リサーチ
Korean doctors’ cosmetics brand Arztin and アビジュークリニック will hold a large-scale pop-up in Myeongdong during Golden Week 2026. The event will showcase the brand, whose cumulative sales in Japan and Korea have exceeded 3.5 million units, through experiences with its signature Silk Cream and events featuring luxury prizes.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エルツティンジャパン、アビジュークリニック
The “Early Summer Buffet” will be held at Musashi at Asakusa View Hotel starting May 1, 2026. About 100 varieties of dishes will be served, and the family-friendly event will also feature cake giveaways for children and a capsule-toy promotion during Golden Week.
Sega will hold an official fan meeting in Tokyo on June 21, 2026, to mark the 35th anniversary of “Sonic the Hedgehog.” The event will feature a talk show and Q&A with members of the development team. Attendance is free and by lottery, and applications open today.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ
株式会社JHAT will open the first property under its new “GRAND MONday Resort” brand in Tokyo Bay Maihama on July 18, 2026. It will feature Maihama’s only all-oceanfront guest rooms and an outdoor lagoon pool open year-round, offering a high-value resort experience near the city.
Companies mentioned：株式会社JHAT
Strategic Capital announced that it has revised its shareholder proposal calling for a share buyback ahead of the June annual shareholders’ meeting at 京阪神ビルディング, in which it holds an 11% stake. The move is part of its activist efforts to increase corporate value.
Companies mentioned：京阪神ビルディング株式会社、INTERTRUST TRUSTEES (CAYMAN) LIMITED
The combined May 5 and 12, 2026 issue of Newsweek Japan is on sale. It examines the 三 major monotheistic religions—Islam, Christianity and Judaism—against the backdrop of the Iran war, exploring in depth the impact of religion on politics and international affairs.
Companies mentioned：アップル、アマゾン
“Hayoyare,” a service from 株式会社NEKURA that provides hands-on support to help people carry out tasks, has reopened applications for new users following a strong response. It aims to address the challenge of tasks not getting done—a problem that can be difficult to solve with digital tools—through direct, hands-on support from people.
Plus W Co., Ltd. has launched a new project in partnership with the Pakistani government to develop highly skilled IT talent and place them with Japanese companies. It will provide IT skills and Japanese-language education to 54 students from 9 universities, aiming to address Japan’s IT talent shortage by 2030.
Companies mentioned：パキスタン政府海外雇用公社（OEC）、国立科学技術大学（NUST）、国立コンピュータ・新興科学大学（FAST）、COMSATS大学、パンジャブ大学、中央パンジャブ大学、ラホール工科大学、カラチ大学、NED工科大学、経営管理学院（IoBM）、国際社会貢献センター
In August 2024, Plus W Co., Ltd. held a 5-day joint global internship for 9 Japanese students and 10 Pakistani students. Through discussions on the use of overseas talent at Japanese IT companies and business proposals, the program gave students practical experience in international collaboration.
Companies mentioned：三菱商事株式会社、AI CROSS株式会社
Plus W Co., Ltd. conducted an IT and Japanese-language education program in Pakistan under a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry subsidy program, producing 28 graduates in collaboration with NPO法人CIRCLE. Of these, 3 have worked on projects for Japanese companies as development staff at the company since July 2024, advancing the use of job-ready, highly skilled IT talent from overseas.
Companies mentioned：NPO法人CIRCLE、ビル&メリンダ・ゲイツ財団、JETRO（日本貿易振興機構）
Taiwan’s Urban Planning Commission reviewed proposals to release land reserved for public facilities in 5 counties and cities—Yilan, Chiayi, Taichung, Taitung and Penghu—and urged local governments to return the land promptly. The effort aims to put unused land to use and resolve long-standing grievances.
Companies mentioned：內政部國土署 (National Land Management Agency, Ministry of Interior)
Luo Peilin of Taiwan, who qualified for the women’s 400-meter hurdles at the Nagoya Asian Games, said corporate support provides direct help to athletes and expressed gratitude to her sponsors. She emphasized that corporate backing eases financial pressure, allowing athletes to focus on training and perform better.
Fushida announced that its after-tax net profit in March was NT$374 million, up 185.22% from a year earlier, with EPS of NT$5.46. Alongside its parent company, Auras Technology, it has entered the liquid-cooling thermal management and AI server rail markets and significantly expanded production capacity. It aims for AI server-related products to account for more than half of sales this year.
Companies mentioned：奇鋐 (Auras Technology)
Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC), under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, announced that it will extend the period for expanded COVID-19 vaccination through the end of July in preparation for a possible summer resurgence. It also plans to introduce a new vaccine with fewer side effects in the fall.
Companies mentioned：Novavax、Moderna、WHO
Original佳必琪はシリコンフォトニクス研究開発チームを3倍に拡大し、1.6T高速伝送Loop Backモジュールで新たに米国系顧客を獲得しました。AIサーバー市場での成長が続き、2025年の売上高は過去最高を更新、光通信事業を今後の成長ドライバーと見込んでいます。
The Hualien District Agricultural Research and Extension Station has created the “Hualien Indigenous Communities Traditional Farming Knowledge and Food Culture Archive” to preserve, pass on and make use of the traditional farming knowledge and food culture of Hualien’s Indigenous peoples. The website organizes 535 materials on 95 crops and knowledge topics for the public to browse and search.
Rising tourist numbers have strained the holiday water supply in the Ita Thao area of Sun Moon Lake. Taiwan Water Corporation plans to stabilize supply for about 272 households by drilling a 70-meter-deep well and building a 300-ton water distribution reservoir.
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司 (Taiwan Water Corporation)
Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor will launch a new corporate childcare subsidy program on May 1 to encourage companies to establish childcare facilities. Recognizing the difficulty small and medium-sized enterprises face in setting up facilities on their own, the ministry plans to provide expert guidance at industrial parks and encourage companies to establish shared facilities.
A female police officer with Taipei City Police Department’s Zhongzheng First Precinct died from heavy bleeding after giving birth, and her newborn daughter suffered brain damage due to oxygen deprivation. Taipei Police Commissioner Lin Yantian expressed support for the family and said the girl’s condition was stable. The police force is also discussing a review of its support system for pregnant officers.
Taiwan Power Company’s Taichung District Sales Office said a power outage affected more than 2,000 households in Taichung’s Xitun and Nantun districts shortly after 1 p.m. today. The outage was caused by a fault in Taiwan Power Company equipment, and emergency repairs restored power to all households by 2:28 p.m.
Companies mentioned：台湾電力股份有限公司
A court in Kazakhstan sentenced 19 people who protested China’s repression in Xinjiang. Human rights groups said the move was a concession to Beijing to maintain ties with China. 11 people received 5-year prison sentences, while 8 were placed under movement restrictions.
Companies mentioned：人權觀察組織 (Human Rights Watch)、阿塔珠爾特志工組織 (Atajurt Kazakh Human Rights)
“ASEAN News Brief” rounds up economic news from Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand and other ASEAN countries. Key developments include Vietnam’s growing strategic position in tungsten supply, fuel rationing in Laos, Singapore’s currency policy, strong exports in the Philippines, rising palm oil prices in Myanmar, an increase in billionaires in Malaysia, and expectations that Thailand’s central bank will hold interest rates steady.
Companies mentioned：萊坊 (Knight Frank)、K-Research
A Taiwanese army regiment commander was disciplined for screening the Chinese propaganda film “The Eight Hundred” in the barracks. Culture Minister Lee Yuan said China uses films like this to blur the distinction between friend and foe in the armed forces, and voiced support for the Ministry of National Defense’s decision.
Construction has begun in Taoyuan City on “Bailu Anju,” the first project in the country to combine social housing with a long-term care facility. Led by the National Housing and Urban Regeneration Center, the project will build 933 housing units and an integrated long-term care building, aiming to create a community where people of all ages can live together.
Companies mentioned：国家住都中心 (National Housing and Urban Regeneration Center)、衛生福利部長照司 (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Long-term Care Department)、國軍退輔會桃園榮民工廠 (Retired Servicemen Affairs Commission Taoyuan Veterans Factory)
The New Taiwan dollar fell 5.1 fen against the U.S. dollar to close at NT$31.518. Trading volume reached US$1.767 billion. The New Taiwan dollar’s closing rate today marked a 5.1-fen decline from the previous close, drawing market attention.
A woman in Miaoli who complained of gastrointestinal problems was found to have a large 16 cm abdominal tumor and was diagnosed with rare synchronous endometrial and ovarian cancers. After surgery and chemotherapy, she passed the 5-year survival milestone.
Companies mentioned：苗栗縣大千綜合醫院 (Miaoli Dajian Integrated Hospital)
Original自動光学検査（AOI）装置メーカーの華洋精機（Inno-Spec）が5月下旬に上場することを発表。既存顧客の工場拡張と日本市場への積極的な進出により、今年の売上高は2桁成長を見込んでいる。
Companies mentioned：華洋精機（Inno-Spec）
Changhua County police busted a fraud ring and a drug repackaging operation. They arrested 13 people, including suspects who fled in their underwear but were apprehended.
Companies mentioned：台湾彰化地方検察署
Chiayi University and the Alishan Forest Railway signed an MOU to use areas along the railway as a field for education and research. They aim to pass on culture to younger generations and revitalize the region.
Companies mentioned：林業及自然保育署阿里山林業鉄路及文化資産管理処
Taiwan’s CDC announced a case involving a man in his 30s who developed measles after traveling to Japan. It was the first imported case from Japan in 7 years, prompting authorities to raise the travel alert for Japan to Level 1, “Watch.” The CDC is urging travelers to consider vaccination.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部疾病管制署（CDC）
European leaders have been visiting China one after another, but this does not signify a substantial improvement in relations, analysts say. The EU is increasingly wary of trade and economic friction and technology transfers, and is accelerating protectionist measures.
Companies mentioned：欧州委員会
Original国民党と民衆党による新北市長選の共同候補者世論調査で李四川氏が勝利しました。敗れた黄国昌氏は李氏の全面的支援を表明し、両党は「人材共同統治」による新北市の発展を誓いました。
Companies mentioned：中国国民党、台湾民衆党、民主進歩党
Eye-care provider Wish Vision donated NT$1.2 million to the National Sports Training Center, providing resources to support the vision care and welfare of elite athletes.
Companies mentioned：濰視眼科 (Wish Vision)
A Chinese Foreign Ministry representative in Hong Kong said that the United States and China are maintaining communication ahead of President Trump’s visit to China. He expressed hope that this would boost U.S. companies’ business confidence in Hong Kong.
Companies mentioned：香港アメリカ商会 (AmCham HK)
In response to soaring fuel prices caused by the situation in the Middle East, low-cost carriers such as Ryanair have decided to cut flights and raise fares.
Companies mentioned：ライアンエアー (Ryanair)、トランサヴィア (Transavia)、ボロテア (Volotea)、越洋航空 (Air Transat)、エアアジアX (AirAsia X)、ウィズエアー (Wizz Air)、ルフトハンザ航空 (Lufthansa)
To mark World Hyperkalemia Day on May 1, 台湾腎臓医学会 issued a warning. Excessive potassium intake or impaired potassium excretion can lead to heart failure or sudden death, and stable management of blood potassium levels is especially important for patients with heart or kidney failure.
Companies mentioned：台湾腎臓医学会、三軍総医院、亜東記念病院
Australian Liberal Party opposition lawmaker James Paterson called for a substantial increase in defense spending and greater domestic defense industry production capacity to counter the threat from China. He expressed serious concern about China’s actions in the South China Sea and the possibility of its use of force against Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：中国共産党、オーストラリア政府、常設仲裁裁判所 (PCA)
A veteran captain from Taitung County was injured after being stung in the tail by a ray he had caught. Despite enduring intense pain, he made his way back to port on his own over the course of 1 hour and was rescued.
Companies mentioned：台東区漁会、海巡署、消防局
中国文化大学 held the “2026 Youth Fun Festival,” transforming its campus into a giant amusement park. Interactive attractions such as a human claw machine and a giant slide are giving students and local residents a chance to feel like children again.
Companies mentioned：中国文化大学、学生会
A public briefing was held on renewing the operating license for Taiwan’s third nuclear power plant. The Pingtung County magistrate called for safety to come first and for transparency in nuclear waste management.
Companies mentioned：核安会 (Nuclear Safety Commission)、台電 (Taiwan Power Company)、行政院
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Companies mentioned：New York City Hospitality Alliance
The Hakka Reading Festival will open on May 3 at Huangpu Hakka Station in Kaohsiung. The program will feature discussions, a market and fieldwork themed around literature and food.
Companies mentioned：日閱書局、高雄市客家文化事務基金會、美濃南頭河麻油行
Police are investigating after a staff member at Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido was suspected of disposing of his wife’s body on the grounds. The zoo’s opening has been postponed to May 1.
Companies mentioned：朝日新聞、北海道放送 (HBC)
Original国民党の鄭麗文主席は、国防特別条例案において8000億台湾ドルの予算計上に反対しない意向を示したが、米国からの正式な発注書（LOA）受領を条件とした。民進党の提案する1.25兆ドルの「白紙委任」は受け入れられないと強調している。
Companies mentioned：国民党、民進党、行政院、立法院
The Taipei City Department of Labor is promoting a program to reduce working hours for childcare. Applications have so far been submitted by 313 companies and 523 workers. The department plans to allocate funding next fiscal year as well and consider relaxing the rules.
Companies mentioned：統一超商
The United States and Iran clashed fiercely at the United Nations over Iran’s nuclear program and its selection as a vice-chair of the NPT review conference. The United States condemned Iran’s appointment as “an insult,” while Iran dismissed U.S. criticism as “groundless.”