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Beidou Elementary School in Beidou Township, Changhua County, has published a picture book about coriander, a local specialty, co-created by teachers and students. The project aims to deepen understanding of local culture and ingredients, and promote food education and creativity.
Coastal patrol officers at Shanyuan Bay in Taitung County rescued a green sea turtle entangled in a fishing net. The turtle was sent to the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium for observation and care. The Taitung County Government is urging proper management of fishing gear and a ban on littering to protect marine ecosystems.
Ahead of the flood season, Taipei City announced the results of disaster-prevention drills and self-organized disaster-prevention communities. Mayor Chiang Wan-an said the city aims to improve communities’ disaster preparedness by strengthening self-help, mutual assistance and public support, drawing on Japan’s experience.
Original台鐵産業工会は、台鐵公司の労働者代表董事である吳長智が違法な宿舎占有と約80万元の乗務手当詐取の疑いで、台北地方検察署に汚職罪で告発しました。これに対し、台鐵董事長は内部調査と政風調査を開始したと発表しています。
Companies mentioned：台鐵公司、台鐵產業工會、台鐵企業工會
Taiwan Mobile said it will accelerate 3 growth engines to meet the explosive demand for AI, setting a target of raising revenue to NT$350 billion-NT$400 billion by 2030. It will expand reinvestment in AIDCs (AI data centers) and overseas subsea cables.
Companies mentioned：台灣大哥大、momo
The United States is continuing economic sanctions and a port blockade against Iran to force concessions on its nuclear program. President Trump intends to maintain the blockade until Iran agrees to demands including dismantling its nuclear facilities, signaling a prolonged US military presence in the Middle East.
Companies mentioned：ブルッキングス研究所
US Army Pacific commander Clark made his first visit to Singapore and met with defense officials. The talks reaffirmed the strong defense ties between the United States and Singapore and discussed strengthening military cooperation.
Companies mentioned：美國國防安全合作署
A man surnamed Zou was arrested in Taichung after posting threats against the head of state on social media. Prosecutors sought his detention on charges of threatening to endanger public safety, and the court approved the request.
LITE-ON Technology announced a total cash capital increase of US$149 million for 2 of its subsidiaries in Vietnam. The funds are intended for factory construction, working capital and expanded production capacity.
Companies mentioned：LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED、LITE-ON VIETNAM CO., LTD.
A 4-year-old boy fell to his death from a high floor in Yonghe, New Taipei City. The boy was home alone while his mother was out, and police referred her to prosecutors on suspicion of negligent homicide and violating the Child and Youth Welfare and Rights Protection Act. The Social Welfare Department has also launched an investigation.
Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan voiced farmers’ concerns over tariff-free imports of US peanuts. Agriculture Minister Chen Chun-chi said the government would respond by boosting the brand value of Taiwanese peanuts and providing support for crop switching.
Escalating tensions in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have affected the global chemical fertilizer supply chain, widening price gaps between China and international markets. In response, China has stepped up customs inspections of fertilizer exports and is strictly enforcing export restrictions.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit Vietnam from May 1 to 3 and deliver a speech at Hanoi University on the “Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy.” While respecting Vietnam’s “strategic autonomy,” she will seek new cooperation on regional peace and economic security.
Original台北股市では、5月電子期が25.15点下落し2538.35点、5月金融期が33.6点上昇し2524.4点で取引を終えました。加権指数全体は218.23点下落し、39303.5点でした。
The Hakka Affairs Council has revamped the 2026 Tung Blossom Festival, turning it from a spectacle to a public cultural initiative centered on participation. Events highlighting local character will be held in 12 counties and cities through literary works, video submissions and cultural-route experiences, showcasing the renewed appeal of Hakka culture.
Companies mentioned：客家委員會
The topping-out ceremony for Phase 2 of the Hsinchu National Taiwan University Branch Hospital’s Zhubei campus was held today, with completion targeted for April 2027. The new building will be linked to the Phase 1 building by a skybridge. Expanded medical resources and additional beds will strengthen emergency and critical care services in the Greater Hsinchu area.
Companies mentioned：台湾大学、台大病院
The Show Chwan Asia Remote Minimally Invasive Surgery Training Center in Changhua has begun construction on its Phase 2 expansion. The project will bring together an international conference center, a medical device research and development zone, and hybrid operating rooms to strengthen Taiwan’s competitiveness in smart healthcare.
Companies mentioned：秀傳醫療體系
Original台湾株式市場は本日218.23ポイント下落し39303.5ポイントで引けた。5月台湾株価指数先物は243ポイント下落の39490ポイントで取引を終え、現物市場との比較で186.5ポイントの順鞘となった。
Companies mentioned：台湾期貨交易所
Russia’s Defense Ministry announced that there will be no display of military equipment this year at the military parade marking the 81st anniversary of victory in World War II, to be held on May 9 at Moscow’s Red Square, citing the situation in the Ukraine conflict.
Companies mentioned：ロシア国防部、路透社（ロイター）
Following high-dividend and market-cap-weighted ETFs, actively managed ETFs are gaining ground this year. They break through the limitations of traditional passive ETFs, which track indexes, by allowing fund managers to actively select stocks and adjust holdings, offering more flexible management and a wider range of strategies.
Companies mentioned：野村台湾優選 (00980A)、統一投信 (00981A)
Penghu University of Science and Technology and National Cheng Kung University joined representatives from the military, industry, government, academia and research sectors to hold the “Penghu Unmanned Vehicle Technology and Applications Forum.” The forum aims to develop Penghu into a smart-island test site for unmanned vehicles and strengthen island defense, smart logistics and disaster-prevention systems.
Companies mentioned：金屬工業研究發展中心、華電聯網、經緯航太、澤龍智能
Su Yao-hui was acquitted in a retrial of an attempted murder case from 29 years ago. The High Court found flaws in the original polygraph examination and identification procedures, and ruled that the evidence was insufficient to establish guilt.
Companies mentioned：台湾高検署、台湾高等法院、最高法院、調査局
The top 100 teams in the “Startup Blossom—Startup Alliance Competition,” organized by Taiwan’s National Development Council (NDC), have been announced. NDC Chair Yeh Chun-hsien said the event marks an important step toward making Taiwan a global innovation hub, not just a semiconductor powerhouse, and highlighted the potential for the biomedical industry to become the next “guardian mountain,” or a pillar industry that safeguards the country.
Companies mentioned：國發會 (国家発展委員会)、創投公會 (ベンチャーキャピタル協会)
Original英王チャールズ三世がホワイトハウスでの国賓晩餐会で、米国大統領トランプに対し、歴史的背景を引用しながらユーモアを交えたスピーチを行った。トランプ大統領もまた、チャールズ三世の議会演説を称賛し、両国間の「特別な関係」を示す場となった。
After a review lasting about 4 years, an expert committee rejected the environmental impact assessment proposal for the Taiwan Great Wall theme park in Baihe District, Tainan City, and sent it back to the competent authority. The committee cited a lack of expertise in the report and inadequate responses to existing concerns.
Companies mentioned：萬里長城股份有限公司
Taipei’s stock market fell 218.23 points to close at 39303.5 today, a decline of 0.55%. Total trading value reached NT$875.076 billion. Plastics and chemicals, construction, and financial stocks rose.
Companies mentioned：旺宏、元大台灣50正2、凱基台灣TOP50、台玻、健策、圓剛、宏齊、鼎元、一詮、麗嬰房、瀚宇博、力成、可成
Hsinchu City police busted a fraud ring that used translation software to remotely direct foreign money mules. The alleged ringleader was arrested in New Taipei City, and a court ordered his detention.
Companies mentioned：新竹地方検察署、新竹地方法院
Taiwan stocks fluctuated sharply near their highs on the 29th, closing at 39303.50, down 218.23 points from the previous day. Investor caution has increased ahead of earnings reports from major US technology companies.
Companies mentioned：TSMC（台積電）、メディアテック（聯發科）、鴻海、デルタ電子（台達電）、国泰金、富邦金、南亜、台化、台塑化、Meta、Google、Microsoft、Amazon、Apple
A citizens’ courtroom at 基隆地方法院 today sentenced singer Chiu Chun to a total of 10 years in prison over a hit-and-run crash in which he drove drunk and killed a taxi driver.
Companies mentioned：基隆地方法院
Original南投県埔里の育英国小で、中庭の舗装が深刻な破損や陥没を起こしている問題に対し、教育部国教署が約800万台湾ドルの改善予算を支援することを約束した。
Companies mentioned：南投縣政府教育處、教育部國教署
The Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office has decided to file a third appeal after a judge granted bail to a woman who injured a convenience store employee, on condition that she report regularly to prosecutors. The office cited the impracticality of enforcing the condition and concerns for public safety.
Companies mentioned：高雄地方検察署、高雄地方法院
TECO Group’s 安達康 (TECOBAR) opened a new factory in Penang, Malaysia, today. Reliable power supplies have helped make Penang an increasingly important AI data center and manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia.
Companies mentioned：東元電機（TECO）、安達康科技（TECOBAR）、マレーシア・ペナン州台湾商会
Original新北捷運三鶯線は、一次審査の指摘箇所5件を改善し、多重災害を想定した模擬演習を実施しました。5月上旬に最終審査を申請し、年内の開通を目指します。
Companies mentioned：新北市政府捷運工程局、新北捷運公司
Kaohsiung Rapid Transit (KRTC) and South Korea’s Airport Railroad (AREX) signed a friendship agreement. Building on their shared role of connecting airports with city centers, the 2 companies will promote tourism in both directions and strengthen business exchanges.
Companies mentioned：高雄捷運公司、韓國機場鐵路公司 (AREX)
The Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism announced that group and individual travel by Shanghai residents to Kinmen and Matsu would resume effective immediately. Specific application procedures have begun, following an announcement in February.
Companies mentioned：上海市文旅局、陸委會
The NBA’s サンアントニオ・スパーズ defeated the ポートランド・トレイルブレイザーズ 4-1 to reach the Western Conference semifinals for the first time in 9 years, since 2017. Victor Wembanyama played a major role on both ends of the court.
Companies mentioned：サンアントニオ・スパーズ、ポートランド・トレイルブレイザーズ、デンバー・ナゲッツ、ミネソタ・ティンバーウルブズ、ゴールデンステート・ウォリアーズ、ヒューストン・ロケッツ
The first charter flight linking Nha Trang, Vietnam, and Kinmen began service today, bringing 62 international passengers to Kinmen. 金門県政府 is working with airlines and 旅行業者 to make the route a regular service and boost international tourism.
Companies mentioned：金門県政府、航空公司、旅行業者
Seismic reinforcement work began today at the apartment complex 山海観, which was classified as a “red notice” building, meaning it is unfit for habitation, in the 0403 Hualien earthquake. The work is expected to take 2 years, and financial support for some residents remains an issue.
Companies mentioned：内政部国土管理署、国家地震工程研究中心
“Island of People,” a work by Taiwanese choreographer Wang Yu-Guang, has been nominated for the Rose International Dance Award, presented by London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre, for the 2nd time. The work uses dance to express Taiwan’s identity, which values freedom and democracy.
Companies mentioned：サドラーズ・ウェルズ劇場 (Sadler's Wells)、雲門舞集2 (Cloud Gate 2)、吉隆坡表演藝術中心 (klpac)、薩里哈拉藝術中心
A man driving a tow truck was involved in 3 accidents within 1 hour in Toufen City, Miaoli County, on the 29th. After he displayed bizarre behavior at the scene, police began investigating him on suspicion of drug-impaired driving.
Companies mentioned：大千総合病院
Luo Shengchun, wife of Chinese human rights lawyer Ding Jiaxi, has made a fresh start as a human rights activist in the United States following her husband’s harsh sentence. Through the Civil Rights Alliance she founded, she has worked to expose China’s exit restrictions and promote civic education for the next generation, symbolizing the strength of a woman who has overcome political persecution.
Companies mentioned：公民権利同盟（Citizens' Rights Alliance）、中央通訊社（CNA）
5 guide dogs graduated from the Huiguang Guide Dog School in New Taipei City and will begin working as partners for people with visual impairments in New Taipei and Taichung. Construction has also begun on a new school building that will include an employment support facility.
Companies mentioned：惠光導盲犬學校、台灣盲人重建院
株式会社ニュウジア has integrated Alibaba-affiliated “HappyHorse 1.0” and ByteDance-affiliated “Seedance 2.0” into its AI video production platform “genas.ai,” making them available in Japanese-language environments. This allows Japanese video creators to compare and evaluate multiple cutting-edge AI engines, improving production efficiency and creative possibilities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニュウジア、Alibaba、ByteDance、Artificial Analysis
iKala released its “2026 AI Marketing Trends Report,” identifying GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and creator credibility as key to increasing brand awareness in the age of AI search. It is also launching “Chroma,” a new solution for managing and optimizing brand awareness on AI platforms.
Companies mentioned：Google Cloud、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、Instagram、YouTube
REJ株式会社 has added 4 popular rooms at “trive meieki nishi,” a residential hotel in the west area of Nagoya Station. As a next-generation lodging hub responding to the recovery in travel demand and the growing importance of the guest experience, it caters to a range of needs, including business, tourism and extended stays. The hotel offers a “deep Japan” experience blending Nagoya’s local culture with modernity and aims to expand nationwide.
The National Tax Union has launched the “National Tax Union Political Candidate Project,” which supports National Tax Bureau employees seeking revisions to the General Law of National Taxes as political candidates. The project aims to bring employees’ calls for mandatory in-person audits and for the place of performance to be restricted to Japan into the legislative process.
As the finale of its “Super Mario × JR Kyushu ~Let’s GO KYUSHU!~” campaign, which has been running since November 2025, JR九州 will hold “Super Mario Festa in Fukuoka” at the JR Hakata Station plaza on May 30 and 31, 2026. A special “Super Mario Train” service will also run during the event, which will feature limited-edition merchandise, gaming experiences and capsule toys.
Companies mentioned：Nintendo、JR九州
A large-scale survey conducted by グローバルユニオン（国税ユニオン） found no respondents in favor of continuing to interview business executives during tax audits. The union is proposing a written-first approach and a representative-and-assigned-officer system, supported by an AI platform, to improve working conditions for National Tax Bureau staff and make tax administration more efficient.
Companies mentioned：グローバルユニオン（国税ユニオン）、熊本国税局
JIMMY CHOO has unveiled its 2026 summer campaign, “Natural Reflection.” Set in the Joshua Tree desert, the campaign explores the merging of contrasting elements such as nature and architecture, and rusticity and refinement.
Namba Marui will hold “Outdoors! NanBar Marui vol.2” during Golden Week. Local Osaka and other craft breweries will take part in the outdoor event, where visitors can enjoy unusual beers and hard cider.
Companies mentioned：株式会社丸井、funs brewing、Farm&Cidery KANESIGE、Monterey Brewing
Starting May 1, 2026, サフィールホテル稚内 will offer single malt whisky “The Macallan 12 Year Old” at a special price of 1,600 yen at its bar lounge, “Paddle.” This limited-time promotion offers a chance for everyone from whisky beginners to enthusiasts to enjoy a drink alongside night views from the hotel’s top floor.
Companies mentioned：サフィールホテル稚内
グローバルユニオン（国税ユニオン） has launched a large-scale survey project on the “fair application of the assigned-officer system” in national tax investigation administration. It is proposing “symmetric application,” under which taxpayers, like the National Tax Bureau, are also served by an assigned officer, with the aim of speeding up audits and improving fairness.
Companies mentioned：熊本国税局
グローバルユニオン（国税ユニオン） has proposed introducing a “combined assessment of substantive evidence” rule for handling social media information in tax audits. The proposal aims to ensure more rational and practical evidence assessment by avoiding fact-finding based solely on social media and instead integrating it with objective evidence and checking the context.
Companies mentioned：グローバルユニオン（国税ユニオン）
Pal System Kanagawa Consumers’ Cooperative Union will hold an unveiling event for its “Pal Art” exhibition of art by people with disabilities at a delivery center in Kawasaki City on May 12 and 13. The initiative displays works by artists with disabilities under leasing agreements and is expanding efforts to foster ongoing exchanges with local residents and create opportunities for artists to thrive.
Companies mentioned：社会福祉法人ともかわさき、たまふれあいグループ、医療法人、NPO法人横浜移動サービス協議会、IKIIKIカンパニー
Original名古屋グランパスは、4月29日（水・祝）に開催される明治安田Ｊ１百年構想リーグ第13節ファジアーノ岡山戦のチケットが全席種完売したと発表した。新装されたパロマ瑞穂スタジアムでは、4月19日のアビスパ福岡戦に続き2試合連続の完売となり、ファンへの感謝が述べられている。
Companies mentioned：名古屋グランパス、ファジアーノ岡山、アビスパ福岡、チケットぴあ
株式会社グリーンズ has begun replacing conventional vinyl umbrellas with logo-branded long umbrellas at 5 hotels in the Kyushu area. The sustainability initiative aims to reduce the environmental impact of vinyl umbrellas, around 240 of which were discarded annually, and contribute to a society less reliant on plastic.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グリーンズ
株式会社大泉工場 will hold a limited-time pop-up store for its fermented sparkling tea “_SHIP KOMBUCHA” at “ビームス ライフ 横浜” from April 29 to May 12, 2026. In addition to all 4 varieties of KOMBUCHA, the store will offer a limited-edition tasting set, a special fermented smoothie and plant-based cinnamon rolls called “planet rolls.” A kombucha-making workshop will also be held on May 9.
Companies mentioned：株式会社大泉工場、ビームス ライフ 横浜
The Keio admissions prep school has thoroughly analyzed 25 years of past entrance exam questions from Keio University and revamped its instructional curriculum and customized study plans for the 2027 admissions season. The goal is to maximize each applicant’s chances of admission.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
Steak House フォルクス will bring back its popular “Special Harami Steak,” a menu item from its founding days, for a limited time during Golden Week. It will also hold a candy-grabbing event for Children’s Day, aiming to attract more families.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アークミール、フォルクス
和食さと will distribute a limited number of half-price kids’ meal coupons to さとキッズくらぶ members for Golden Week and Children’s Day. It will also offer free soft-serve ice cream to children in elementary school and younger, and run a discount campaign on its all-you-can-eat Black Wagyu course.
Companies mentioned：サトフードサービス株式会社、SRSホールディングス株式会社
Wink has released a new live wallpaper style for Golden Week. Compatible with a wide range of devices running Android 3.0.2 or later, it makes it easy to create an animated home screen from a photo of your pet.
Companies mentioned：Meitu Inc.
The sake lounge “一献風月 by PERIE CHIBA,” directly connected to Chiba Station, is launching a monthly collaboration with all 28 breweries in Chiba Prefecture. The first installment features 宮崎酒造店, with a brewery tasting event, limited-edition pairings and special sales of rare labels. A new lunch menu themed around “feasting on Chiba” is also rolling out, offering a special food and sake experience at Chiba Station during Golden Week.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バリューテーブル、宮崎酒造店
OGK Kabuto will begin offering a special bicycle helmet-shaped shrine seal on May 1, 2026, in collaboration with 頭之宮四方神社. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the head when cycling and is timed to coincide with “Bicycle Helmet Day.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社オージーケーカブト、頭之宮四方神社