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The New Taipei City Government Department of Transportation announced that, to coincide with the opening of the Danjiang Bridge, it will launch 3 new routes—the Banqiao Express Line, Airport Direct Line and Tamsui-Bali Tourist Bus—and begin trial operations on May 13. This will make travel between the Tamsui-Bali area and Banqiao and Taoyuan International Airport more convenient.
S&P announced that it had affirmed Taiwan’s long-term sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a “stable” outlook. The Ministry of Finance said it would ensure the soundness of the nation’s finances by promoting prudent fiscal management and stable economic and industrial development, and by rigorously managing debt.
Companies mentioned：標準普爾信評公司（S&P）
The Central Weather Administration announced that a front is expected to bring localized heavy rain to Hsinchu, Miaoli and Kinmen from tonight through tomorrow. People should watch for thunderstorms, strong winds, flooding in low-lying areas, and landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas. This is important information warning of weather-related disasters in parts of Taiwan.
Ko Chih-en, the Kuomintang’s Kaohsiung mayoral candidate, unveiled the 3rd wave of her labor policies, which would extend legal protections and subsidies for accident insurance to atypical workers such as temporary staff and food delivery couriers. She also plans to increase the Labor Rights Fund to NT$800 million by 2030. The policies aim to protect the rights of workers in precarious employment and improve job stability.
The nominees for the 2nd Taipei Theatre Awards were announced, with 30 productions nominated. The Special Contribution Award will go to Dr. Wu Jing-ji, whose work has had a major impact on Taiwan’s theater and arts education. The ceremony will be held on July 6 at the Globe Playhouse at the Taipei Performing Arts Center.
Companies mentioned：台南人劇團、嚎哮排演
Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted parole and will be released early on May 11, the Department of Corrections announced. He qualified because of his age and because he has less than 1 year left to serve.
A public urban renewal project in Block A5 near Kaohsiung MRT’s World Games Station has signed a contract with 日勝生活科技. The project will provide Grade A offices and employee housing for the semiconductor and AI industries. In line with TSMC’s expansion into the area, construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026, with completion expected by the end of 2030. The total investment is NT$8.85 billion.
Companies mentioned：日勝生活科技股份有限公司 (Rih-Sheng Life Technology Co., Ltd.)、台積電 (TSMC)
As the importance of drones on the battlefield grows, U.S. and European manufacturers have announced plans to strengthen cooperation with Taiwan and advance the development of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS). Taiwan’s distinctive geography is expected to contribute to C-UAS innovation.
Companies mentioned：MyDefence、Echodyne、丹麥民主聯盟基金會、科技、民主與社會研究中心、歐洲價值安全政策中心、亞創中心廠協會
Epitaxial wafer maker 嘉晶 expects its revenue to increase by more than 20% in the 2nd quarter, with demand for 8-inch silicon epitaxial wafers particularly exceeding expectations. Fueled by growth in AI-related applications, the company will accelerate the expansion of its 8-inch production capacity.
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 7 years, up from 5 years, in an appeals court ruling in a case involving obstruction of detention, and plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. The case is just 1 of the 8 criminal trials he faces; he is already serving a life sentence for insurrection.
Companies mentioned：法新社、韓聯社、路透社
This year’s May Day holiday in China will last up to 11 consecutive days, with workers taking 4 days of paid leave. Local governments are distributing “red packets” (digital coupons) to stimulate spending and attract tourists. Family travel bookings have surged, and passenger traffic is expected to hit a record high.
Companies mentioned：澎湃新聞、第一財經、春秋旅遊、去哪兒、途牛旅遊網、美團
The Ministry of Labor held an awards ceremony for exemplary workers, with 61 people receiving awards. In particular, Chang Sen, a technician with the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, was honored for his work surveying the barrier lake on the Mataian River in Hualien. Yang Guojun, a migrant worker from Thailand, also received an award in recognition of his 13 years of contributions in Taiwan and strong civic spirit. The event recognizes the contributions of workers from diverse backgrounds.
台北捷運公司 announced that at around 2 p.m. on the 29th, a passenger accidentally discharged pepper spray aboard a train traveling from Guandu Station toward Tamsui, forcing passengers to evacuate. The act violates the Mass Rapid Transit Act and constitutes “disruption of operations,” carrying a fine of NT$10,000.
Companies mentioned：台北捷運公司、捷運警察隊、中央社
Original富邦悍將隊の総監督である後藤光尊氏は、今シーズン開幕から19試合で9人の異なる選手を1番打者として起用した理由について、「固定の選手は必要ない」という打順の考え方を明らかにしました。
Companies mentioned：富邦悍將隊
The Philippines announced that it would resume imports from Taiwan of breeding pigs, pig semen, frozen pork, offal and pigskin. The decision follows Taiwan’s recognition by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) as a country free of African swine fever, and takes effect on May 14. The move is international recognition of Taiwan’s disease prevention and quarantine capabilities.
The Middle East conflict has left a total of 7 container ships belonging to Taiwan’s 3 major container shipping companies—Evergreen, 萬海 and 陽明—stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. The Taiwan Maritime and Shipping Association is consulting with the government and hopes to secure permission for the ships to leave through negotiations with Iran.
Companies mentioned：陽明、長榮海運、萬海
The Iranian rial has hit a record low against the U.S. dollar amid a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. On the black market, US$1 fetches 1.8 million rials, and experts fear inflation will accelerate further.
Companies mentioned：Bonbast、AlanChand
Original文化部がニューヨーク台北文化センター35周年を記念し、「Taiwan POP台灣上奅—マンハッタン台湾文化ブラックウェーブ」計画を発表しました。5月から9月にかけてニューヨークで多拠点イベントを開催し、台湾文化の多様性を紹介し、米国との友好関係を深めることを目指します。
松山 High School captain Pan Yen-ming, whose team won the HBL boys’ title for the 2nd consecutive year, has announced that he will attend 健行科大, a powerhouse in university basketball’s UBA, and aims to pursue a professional career in the future. He is drawn to 健行科大’s fast-break style and hopes to follow in the footsteps of its senior players.
Companies mentioned：中央社、松山高中、健行科大、南湖高中、南山高中
台北榮民総医院 has introduced a program to hire nursing students part-time to handle ward administrative tasks, aiming to reduce the workload of clinical nurses and secure staffing. This will allow nurses to focus on direct patient care.
Companies mentioned：台北榮民総医院
Original台湾の電子部品大手である台達電（Delta Electronics）が、2025年第1四半期の純利益が前年同期比で倍増し、1株あたり利益7.91元と過去最高を記録しました。同社は今後も事業拡大のため、桃園工場と観音工場の再建・建設、インド子会社への増資を含め、総額約141.8億台湾ドルの大規模な設備投資を行うと発表しました。
Companies mentioned：晶睿通訊 (Vivotek)、泰達電 (DET)、Delta Electronics India (DIN)
Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai announced that Taiwanese pork products would resume exports to the Philippines from May 14, following Taiwan’s return to the list of countries free of African swine fever. The resumption will allow exports of breeding pigs, pig semen, frozen pork, offal and pigskin, marking a major step forward for Taiwan’s pig farming industry.
Companies mentioned：世界動物衛生組織(WOAH)
In a stalking case involving a high school girl in Luzhou District, New Taipei City, the girl’s maternal grandmother and a borough chief who tried to intervene were assaulted and injured by the suspect. Mayor Hou You-yi said police would ask prosecutors to seek the suspect’s preventive detention.
The Democratic Progressive Party attended an International Holocaust Remembrance Day event, calling for stronger historical awareness to ensure the crimes of the Nazi era are not forgotten and expressing concern and condemnation over the resurgence of antisemitism in recent years. It also criticized some opposition lawmakers for using inappropriate analogies and called for respect for and reflection on history.
Zhang Jun, president of the Chinese Badminton Association and an Olympic gold medalist, is under investigation on suspicion of serious disciplinary violations and illegal activity, it was announced. The announcement came days after he went missing. Chinese media reported that he was the first Olympic gold medalist to fall from grace.
Companies mentioned：中共中紀委、中國國家監委、國家體育總局紀檢監察組、江蘇省南通市監察委員會、南京體育學院、中國羽毛球協會
Original中国国家金融監督管理総局の李雲澤局長のデータが公式サイトから削除され、香港メディアは彼が解任されたと報じています。李雲澤氏は金監総局の初代局長で、55歳の正部級「70後」高官であり、今回の解任は中国政府の人事における重要な動きを示唆しています。
Companies mentioned：中国国家金融監督管理総局、明報、中国建設銀行、中国工商銀行
Wafer foundry UMC announced that wafer shipments are expected to rise 7%–9% in 2025 Q2, while the average selling price (ASP) is forecast to increase 1%–3%. Capacity utilization is expected to reach 81%–83%, with gross margin holding at around 30%.
Companies mentioned：英特爾 (Intel)
A delegation from Shanghai concluded its exchange visit to Kinmen, and the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism announced that Shanghai residents could apply to travel to Kinmen and Matsu that same day. The move restores tourism exchanges across the Taiwan Strait, and Kinmen hopes to attract visitors from Shanghai.
Companies mentioned：上海市旅遊行業協會
In a dispute over operating rights for the Taipei Main Station shopping mall, the Breeze Group alleged conflicts of interest and information leaks in Taiwan Railways’ evaluation process and called for the scores of the relevant evaluation committee members to be excluded. Taiwan Railways said it had informed committee members of matters requiring recusal and had launched an internal investigation.
Companies mentioned：中央社、微風集團、台鐵公司、新光三越百貨股份有限公司、新光人壽
The European Union said Meta had failed to effectively prevent children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram, warning of the risk that they could encounter inappropriate content. Meta could face a hefty fine of up to 6% of its annual revenue.
Companies mentioned：Meta
As negotiations over the war in Iran stall, the Strait of Hormuz is not expected to reopen and oil prices are surging, Asian stock markets showed mixed moves. President Trump is skeptical of Iran’s proposal, and the longer the deadlock continues, the more pronounced the ripple effects are expected to become.
Companies mentioned：SPI資產管理公司
A Taiwanese student group is calling for universities to abolish dormitory curfews. The Ministry of Education is also encouraging universities to review outdated rules in keeping with institutional autonomy and the spirit of student self-governance. The issue has sparked debate over balancing students’ rights with safety management.
FIFA has revised its rules on red cards ahead of the World Cup in June. Players could be shown a red card for covering their mouths during arguments or for being sent off after refusing to accept a referee’s decision. The changes respond to 2 major disputes in recent international soccer matches.
Companies mentioned：国際サッカー連盟（FIFA）、国際サッカー協会理事会（IFAB）、欧州サッカー連盟（UEFA）、アフリカサッカー連盟
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) kept Taiwan’s long-term sovereign credit rating at “AA+” with a “stable” outlook. It cited robust manufacturing growth and low inflation despite geopolitical tensions and surging energy prices.
Companies mentioned：中央銀行、スタンダード＆プアーズ (S&P)
智慧資安科技, the cybersecurity subsidiary of 精誠, announced a strategic partnership with CHELPIS（池安量子資安）, a post-quantum cryptography technology company. The partnership will promote the adoption of post-quantum cryptography by businesses and strengthen Taiwan’s cyber defenses.
Companies mentioned：精誠、智慧資安科技、CHELPIS (池安量子資安)
Taiwan Premier 卓榮泰 pledged to improve workers’ rights at an award ceremony honoring model workers and announced that next year’s minimum wage will exceed NT$30,000. He also emphasized strengthening labor policies, including more flexible use of childcare and family caregiving leave and continued government contributions to the labor insurance fund.
Taiwan’s first live-action-to-animation, entirely hand-drawn 2D original animated feature, “歡迎來到朵莉之家” (Welcome to Dolly House), has been nominated in the Contrechamp feature competition at France’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival, known as the Oscars of animation, and selected as the opening film. The selection sets a new record for Taiwanese cinema.
Taiwan’s stock and foreign exchange markets both fell amid declines in U.S. stocks and ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting results. The New Taiwan dollar fell 3.9 cents against the U.S. dollar to close at 31.557, marking a decline for 2 consecutive trading days.
The Taiwan Coffee Association said it must use “CHINESE TAIPEI” instead of “TAIWAN” to secure eligibility for competitors to participate in the World Coffee Championships (WCC). It described this as an unavoidable condition for taking part in international competitions.
Companies mentioned：世界咖啡錦標賽 (WCC)、台灣咖啡協會
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Companies mentioned：日月光投控
KMT Vice Chairman 季麟連 said that if reports are true that Legislative Yuan President 韓國瑜 supported an NT$800 billion spending cap in a draft special defense bill, he would recommend expelling him from the party. Taichung Deputy Mayor 鄭照新 called on 季麟連 to avoid internal divisions and issue a public apology.
Companies mentioned：中央社、國民黨
The national finals of Taiwan’s 114 academic-year Elementary School Basketball League (EBL) will be held on May 8. In line with international rules, zone defense and double-teaming in the frontcourt are prohibited. A record 2,187 players will compete across 2 categories, the 260 group and the 305 group.
Original気象署によると、明日（30日）は台湾で最も涼しい一日となり、北部では最高気温が22〜23度まで下がり、中部以北では局地的な大雨に注意が必要です。労働節連休中は気温が徐々に回復しますが、来週には再び北東の季節風が強まり、北部では気温がやや低下する見込みです。
Companies mentioned：中央社、気象署
At an International Holocaust Remembrance Day event in Taiwan, the representatives of Germany and Israel in Taiwan jointly stressed that senior Taiwanese political officials should not use comparisons involving the Holocaust or the Nazis carelessly.
Companies mentioned：駐台北以色列經濟文化辦事處、德國在台協會、台灣民主基金會
Beijing will enforce new regulations from May 1 that fully prohibit drone flights and sales. In response, DJI stores in Beijing are removing related products, while online platforms have stopped shipping them to the city. The new regulations also ban transporting or carrying drones.
Companies mentioned：大疆創新（DJI）
Negotiations over Taiwan’s special military procurement bill have stalled. Taiwan People’s Party Chairperson 黃國昌 said it was rash to focus only on the amount. The party is considering a bill that would authorize the executive branch to include a second tranche of military procurement funding after receiving purchase orders.
Democratic Progressive Party Central Standing Committee member 陳茂松 warned that an opposing candidate was pledging cash payments if elected in the year-end local elections, and urged party headquarters to consider countermeasures early. Party members in response emphasized fiscal discipline and discussed social welfare policies.
Companies mentioned：民進黨
Pneumatic components maker 亞德客-KY expects this year’s pneumatic component revenue growth to exceed 10%, driven by rising demand in electronic equipment, batteries, automotive applications and lighting and energy. Consolidated revenue in the 1st quarter topped NT$10 billion for the first time, and the company posted record earnings.
Companies mentioned：亞德客-KY
Faculty and students at Chung Shan Medical University wore denim and signed a message board on campus for International Denim Day, expressing support for survivors of sexual violence. The event aimed to raise awareness of the growing severity of image-based sexual abuse and to prevent survivors from being isolated.
Companies mentioned：中山醫學大學
Taiwan’s Presidential Office will convene the National Climate Change Committee tomorrow. Through the “Water Governance Action Plan” and “Green Shade Doubling Plan,” it aims to strengthen water environment improvements and urban greening, help the country adapt to extreme weather fluctuations and improve the resilience of people’s daily lives.
Nantou County’s Environmental Protection Bureau is continuing its “拆貼大作戰” campaign, which encourages people to remove illegal street advertisements. Until Dec. 31 this year, each 1 kg of illegal advertising removed can be exchanged for a NT$50 voucher. The offer is limited to 100 vouchers in each township, town or city.
Originalドイツ経済辦事處は、今年第1四半期の台湾とドイツの貿易額が52億米ドルに達し、台湾からの電子部品輸出が7割増と好調であることを発表。半導体、無人機、航空宇宙の3分野で協力深化の可能性があり、5月5日には台独航空宇宙・無人機技術産業会議を開催し、ビジネス機会を創出する。
Companies mentioned：ドイツ経済辦事處（GTO）、博智顧問有限公司、台積電（TSMC）、博世（Bosch）、英飛凌（Infineon）、恩智浦（NXP）、歐洲半導體製造公司（歐機電，ESMC）
碩晨生醫, a subsidiary of 明基材, has opened a new factory and is making a full-scale entry into the semiconductor industry. It has developed ultra-clean PVA brush rollers for advanced processes of 2 nm and below and begun supplying them to major domestic memory makers and foundries. It will also continue and expand its medical materials business.
Companies mentioned：明基材、碩晨生醫、群創、友達
Korean cheerleader 李多慧, who is active in Taiwan, was hit with a NT$6.33 million breach-of-contract claim from a biotechnology company. At a news conference, she said, “There is nothing wrong with my company.” Her interpreter said the matter was being handled through legal channels and emphasized that she had fulfilled her contractual obligations.
Companies mentioned：中央社、生技公司、經紀公司
The dermatology department at 大林慈濟醫院 treated a postpartum woman with generalized pustular psoriasis caused by a genetic mutation using a new biologic drug targeting the IL-36 inflammatory pathway. The treatment eased her symptoms and greatly improved her quality of life. The disease can be triggered by infections, medications and stress, particularly postpartum hormonal changes and stress.
Companies mentioned：大林慈濟醫院
Taiwan’s 衛生福利部 plans to set nurse-to-patient ratio standards, but hospital operators and nursing groups disagree over the severity of penalties. Nurses are calling for tougher sanctions, while hospitals worry that imposing harsh penalties too quickly would put pressure on their operations.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部、護理師護士公會全聯會、台灣醫務管理學會、新光醫院
谷芳有機茶園 in New Taipei City has been named a “2025 Outstanding Taiwan Heritage Business — Elite Heritage Business” by the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Administration of Commerce, and Mayor 侯友宜 presented it with a congratulatory plaque. It is 1 of only 6 recipients nationwide and the sole winner in New Taipei City. The award recognized the tea garden’s sustainable management and strong local brand, built over more than 157 years.
Companies mentioned：谷芳有機茶園、經濟部商業發展署
The April 29, 2026, ASEAN News Roundup reported major economic news from across ASEAN, including strong electronic product exports from Vietnam, highway construction in Laos, downward revisions to Singapore bank profit forecasts, concerns in the Philippines about rate hikes amid the Middle East situation, foreign exchange intervention by Myanmar’s central bank, falling palm oil prices in Malaysia, approval of loans to stabilize fuel prices in Thailand and approval of World Bank financing for Cambodia.
Companies mentioned：中國湖南邦贏實業集團、星展銀行、華僑銀行、大華銀行、匯豐銀行、世界銀行
With tariffs on U.S. peanuts set to fall to zero under the Taiwan-U.S. trade agreement, Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture announced support for domestic peanut farmers to switch to growing edamame or sweet potatoes. 蘇嘉益, chair of 瓊埔合作農場 in Yunlin County, welcomed the support, citing strong domestic demand for sweet potatoes.
Companies mentioned：瓊埔合作農場
In response to Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安’s invitation to 沈伯洋 to attend the Taipei International City Forum, 沈 said the forum should focus on civic participation rather than being limited to individuals or city leaders.
Malaysian police have stepped up efforts to combat scams, removing more than 40,000 pieces of scam-related content in the 1st quarter of this year. Since April, multiple crackdowns have led to the arrest of numerous suspects, including Chinese nationals, and the dismantling of criminal groups involved in “romance investment scams” and “sexual services scams.”
Companies mentioned：中央社、馬來西亞每日新聞 (Berita Harian)、中國報 (China Press)
Calligrapher 張炳煌 has been awarded Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, in recognition of his longstanding contributions to Taiwan-Japan exchanges through calligraphy, the Japanese government announced. Award ceremonies will be held starting May 12.
Companies mentioned：日本台湾交流協会、国際書道連盟、中華民国書学会、日本放送協会（NHK）
Original蕭美琴副總統は「2026年国際ホロコースト記念日」に出席し、台湾の228事件と白色テロを振り返りつつ、台湾が移行期正義を実践し、歴史の教訓を指針として志を同じくするパートナーとの協力を深め、歴史的暴行の再発防止に努めることを強調した。
Companies mentioned：駐台北以色列經濟文化辦事處、德國在台協會、台灣民主基金會
Original国民党副主席の季麟連氏が、立法院長の韓國瑜氏が防衛特別条例草案で8000億台湾元の匡列を支持したとして、党籍剥奪を主張。国民党主席の鄭麗文氏は、季麟連氏の発言は個人的な感情によるもので、党中央の立場ではないと説明し、黨内での良好なコミュニケーションを強調した。
Companies mentioned：国民党
Original台湾のホームセンター大手「特力屋」が台湾証券取引所に株式公開申請を行い、今年度6社目の上場申請企業となりました。同社は2025年に純利益2.65億台湾元、1株あたり利益2.39台湾元を計上しています。
Former legislator Kao Chia-yu announced she would run again for a seat on the Taipei City Council and expressed interest in putting up joint campaign signs with Shen Po-yang, the DPP’s candidate for Taipei mayor. The move is a rebuttal to criticism from the pan-blue camp and an expression of strong support for Shen, with the course of the election campaign drawing attention.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek unveiled a new model, “DeepSeek-V4,” optimized for Huawei chips. In response, major Chinese companies including ByteDance and Tencent are competing to order Huawei’s “Ascend 950” AI chips, accelerating the shift to domestic hardware amid U.S. restrictions.
Companies mentioned：DeepSeek (深度求索)、Huawei (華為)、ByteDance (字節跳動)、Tencent (騰訊)、Alibaba (阿里巴巴)、Nvidia (輝達)
Original微風グループは、台北駅商場の運営権入札で新光三越に1点差で敗れたことに対し、審査委員に利益相反の疑いがあると主張し、台鉄に再審査を求めています。もし異議が受け入れられない場合、行政救済措置を検討しています。
Companies mentioned：微風グループ、新光三越、台鉄、新光人寿、台新新光金控
The Sanxiantai Eight-Arch Bridge in Taitung will close for restoration work from May 4 for about 1 and a half years because of long-term erosion from sea winds and waves. The East Coast National Scenic Area Administration announced the closure. The bridge’s structure is safe, but rust has been found in its internal steel box girders due to salt damage. The work aims to extend the bridge’s service life and improve visitor amenities.
台南市農會 and South Korea’s Gyeongsangbuk-do Agricultural Food Distribution and Education Promotion Agency signed an MOU to strengthen agricultural exchanges between Taiwan and South Korea. Cooperation will cover agricultural marketing, technology exchanges, market expansion, cold-chain logistics, processing technology and workforce development.
Companies mentioned：台南市農會、韓國慶尚北道農食品流通教育振興院 (GB FOOD)
Original米国務省は、駐ウクライナ特使のジュリー・デイヴィス氏が6月に離任すると発表しました。就任から1年未満での退任であり、トランプ大統領がウクライナにロシアとの合意を迫る中、デイヴィス氏の退任は、ウクライナ支援に関する米国内の意見の相違を浮き彫りにしています。
Companies mentioned：米国務省、金融時報 (Financial Times)
A man surnamed Kung and a business manager surnamed Tsai have been indicted by the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office for allegedly establishing the Taiwanese subsidiary 台灣景美達公司光學技術有限公司 of the Chinese company 惠州三美達光學技術有限公司 without government approval and operating it with Chinese capital.
Companies mentioned：惠州大亞灣三美達光學技術有限公司、台灣景美達公司光學技術有限公司、廣東永昶集團
台北捷運公司 announced ticketing details for the “2026 Ride the MRT and Listen to Folk Songs” concert, to be held at the Taipei Music Center on May 16, 2026. Online registration for a ticket lottery will be available through the “Taipei Metro Go” app from May 4, and tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at Ximen and Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall stations on May 9.
Companies mentioned：台北捷運公司
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called on the Legislative Yuan to pass the draft special defense bill promptly and urged lawmakers to fully support the armed forces with a defense budget without compromise. The bill is considered essential to strengthening national defense and developing domestic industries.
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Taiwan stocks fell 218.23 points amid declines on U.S. markets and signs of overheating. Foreign investors recorded net sales of 48.1 billion yuan, extending their selling streak to 3 days. Yuanta Taiwan 50 was the most heavily sold stock, while the 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of 47.513 billion yuan.
Companies mentioned：元大台灣50、群創、台玻、台積電、旺宏、國泰金、凱基金、施羅德投信
A male Chiayi University student died after crashing his motorcycle and falling into an irrigation channel. A female student riding with him was injured. Police are working with the university to step up traffic-safety education for students.
The badminton team at Taichung Chang'an Elementary School is short of funds for practice shuttlecocks. The coaching staff have worked at outside gyms to collect used shuttlecocks, and 運彩公會 has supported the team by donating 1,800 shuttlecocks.
Companies mentioned：運彩公會
奇美醫院 and National Cheng Kung University are working together to train 50 “sustainable healthcare managers” from 6 hospitals in Tainan. The initiative will promote the green transition of the healthcare system in southern Taiwan, including decarbonization strategies and the circular economy.
Companies mentioned：奇美醫院、國立成功大學、高雄榮民總醫院台南分院、營新醫院、洪外科醫院
After Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs banned the use of China’s Amap app at government agencies over cybersecurity concerns, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office criticized the decision as “anti-intellectual.” DPP spokesperson Wu Cheng responded by pointing out that China has built an internet firewall and restricts many software applications, accusing Beijing of applying a double standard. He also referred to retired military personnel praising the People’s Liberation Army in China.
A Taiwanese legislator alleged that Chinese-produced vegetables were being imported into Taiwan after being routed through Vietnam to disguise their country of origin. The agriculture minister said isotope testing would be introduced and a database of Vietnamese vegetables would be developed.
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OriginalNTSO国立台湾交響楽団は、ドイツ人指揮者アンドレアス・デルフスとデンマーク国家交響楽団のクラリネット首席奏者ジョニー・タイシエを招き、5月2日と3日に北欧音楽をテーマにしたコンサートを開催します。ニールセンの「クラリネット協奏曲」やブラームスの「交響曲第4番」などが演奏され、マスタークラスも開催されます。
Companies mentioned：デンマーク国家交響楽団、ロチェスター・フィルハーモニー管弦楽団
Original花蓮県壽豐郷公所は、経済活性化のため、住民1人あたり2,000台湾ドルの振興支援金を支給します。これは、地震やインフレ、観光業の不振による経済的圧力に対応するものです。
Companies mentioned：花蓮縣壽豐鄉公所、花蓮縣富里鄉公所
About 80% of Taichung’s surveillance cameras are outdated, and the city’s police department has submitted a plan to invest 3.9 billion Taiwan dollars over 4 years to replace them with new high-resolution cameras equipped with AI features. The plan aims to improve the efficiency of criminal investigations and enhance urban safety.
Original台光電は、AI高階材料の需要増により、今年第1四半期の1株当たり利益が14.9元と過去最高を記録しました。同社は技術力、生産能力、原材料調達、グローバル販売網、資金力の5つの強みを活かし、「全産全銷」を継続し、さらなる成長を目指します。
Companies mentioned：台光電
The United States and 5 Latin American countries issued a joint statement expressing concern that China was politicizing maritime trade and infringing on the sovereignty of countries in the Western Hemisphere, and voicing support for Panama’s sovereignty. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian countered that the United States was politicizing the port issue and said China would resolutely defend its legitimate rights and interests.
Companies mentioned：香港長和集團
A new study by the Research Institute of the Finnish Economy (ETLA) found that Finland has the highest reliance on imports from China among the 5 Nordic countries, with the lithium-ion battery supply chain particularly exposed to geopolitical risks. The study said excessive dependence on a particular country heightens risks amid an unstable global situation.
Work has begun on farmland consolidation in the Dayin area of Sanxing Township, Yilan County, to improve agricultural infrastructure. The project covers about 93 hectares of farmland and will benefit 200 landowners. Improvements to farm roads and irrigation and drainage systems are expected to boost agricultural productivity.
Companies mentioned：農業部農田水利署
Several civic groups are planning rallies and marches in Taipei’s Zhongzheng District on May 1, Labor Day. The Taipei City Police Department’s Zhongzheng First Precinct announced that traffic controls will be in effect that day. Restrictions are planned on Ketagalan Boulevard, Section 1 of Jinan Road, Xiangyang Road and Zhongshan South Road, among other areas, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Taiwan Mobile is accelerating investment in AI and computing power, deploying NVIDIA computing infrastructure to provide AI computing services. Revenue from its enterprise business grew 26% year on year in 2025, and the company aims to surpass 100 billion yuan by 2030. It is also expanding its Web3 business and has secured the exclusive Taiwan agency rights for Liminal Custody.
Companies mentioned：輝達 (NVIDIA)、Liminal Custody、Apple、AST SpaceMobile、momo
The Hualien County Government will conduct a disaster-prevention drill for the Mataian Creek landslide lake in Guangfu Township on April 30, in preparation for the flood season. During the exercise, the Mataian Creek temporary bridge will be closed and access to the warning zone will be restricted for people and vehicles. Residents will be required to take part in evacuation drills in response to mobile disaster-alert messages and dedicated warning tones.
Companies mentioned：水利署第九河川分署、林業及自然保育署花蓮分署、農村發展及水土保持署花蓮分署、慈済基金会、台電公司、交通部公路局
Semiconductor test-interface maker 中華精測 expects its performance to grow quarter by quarter this year, driven by AI applications and strong customer demand. Its production capacity is expected to double by the end of August, but will still fall short of demand, and the company is considering further expansion in the first half of 2027.
Companies mentioned：中華精測
Su Yao-hui was acquitted in an attempted murder case after 30 years and appealed for justice, citing judicial errors. The court acknowledged flaws in the polygraph examination and the victim’s procedure for identifying the perpetrator, highlighting the suffering caused by wrongful convictions and the need for judicial reform.
Companies mentioned：台灣冤獄平反協會
After KMT Taipei City Councilor Ying Hsiao-wei was convicted in the Jinghua City case and did not register for the party’s councilor primary, her daughter Ying Chia-yu hinted that she might run for office. She said she was considering running as an independent and that her passion for the KMT remained unchanged.
Companies mentioned：威京集團
In China's auto industry, major automakers including BYD, Tesla, Xiaomi and Nio have announced successive price hikes amid rising prices for components such as memory chips. The price war that lasted about 2 years is now winding down, but sales in the first quarter declined.
Companies mentioned：比亞迪（BYD）、特斯拉（Tesla）、小米（Xiaomi）、蔚來（NIO）、極氪（Zeekr）、小鵬（Xpeng）、東風嵐圖
The New Taiwan dollar fell 3.9 fen against the U.S. dollar on the Taipei foreign exchange market, closing at 31.557 yuan. Trading volume today was US$1.611 billion.
Guo Xinyu, a student at Pingtung Girls' Senior High School in Taiwan, took first place in the international category of the Danish Young Scientists Contest. Her research estimating metallicity from the light curves of variable stars was recognized, demonstrating Taiwan's scientific research capabilities and international competitiveness.
Companies mentioned：國立台灣科學教育館、丹麥國家科學中心
In response to the budget for Keelung City's amphibious bus (duck boat) rising from NT$50 million to NT$130 million, Council Speaker Tung Tzu-wei questioned the transparency of the procurement process and called for the evaluation committee members and bidders to be disclosed. The city government said the procedures were complete and transparent.
Taiwan Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang announced that the government is considering legislation to set nurse-to-patient ratios. The policy will be implemented in phases, with a transition period, through revisions to the “Standards for Establishing Medical Institutions” under the Medical Care Act, with the aim of improving nurses' working conditions and securing staff.