https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 611 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 85 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273465Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:26:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA dispute over the variant characters “啟” and “啓” in Donghe Township, Taitung County, has left members of a family using different spellings of their names for more than 10 years. The discrepancy stemmed from an error made when an elder’s household registration was recorded. Relatives of the same generation use different characters, and one person reportedly wrote their name incorrectly for more than 10 years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273466Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:22:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAlthough the Middle East conflict affected Malaysia’s March exports, trade with Taiwan maintained steady growth, led by semiconductors and IC products. Increased investment by Taiwanese companies in Malaysia is deepening economic ties between the two countries in the semiconductor supply chain. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273467Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:21:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Forestry Research Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture is working to protect and restore the endangered mountain coriander, discovered in Yilan in 2019. It is promoting home cultivation in the form of “mountain coriander therapeutic bonsai” and aims to popularize it as a pocket garden. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273468Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:21:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs Kaohsiung Metro’s Yellow Line extends into Fengshan District, local residents hope Y20 Station will be named after the area’s old place name, “七老爺.” The city’s Department of Rapid Transit Systems said the naming process will begin 1 year before the line opens, and that residents’ views will be taken into account. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273469https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273469Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:18:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273470https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273470Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:17:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA弘道老人福利基金會 is helping older adults who have cut back on exercise for fear of falling regain their enthusiasm for physical activity by offering programs that can be done even in a wheelchair. The initiative aims to help older adults maintain muscle strength and prevent falls. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273471Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:15:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGlobal silicon wafer shipments totaled 3.275 billion square inches in the 1st quarter of 2026, up 13.1% year over year. Strong demand for advanced logic and memory driven by AI data centers is fueling growth, but the overall recovery remains uneven. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273472Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:09:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA police officer in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, was indicted for abusing his position to unlawfully photograph 6 women who came to file reports and view AI-generated nude images. The city police department dismissed him after imposing 2 major demerits. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273473Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:09:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to former President Trump’s consideration of reducing U.S. troops stationed in Germany, South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense said no reduction of U.S. Forces Korea was under discussion and that the country would maintain a robust combined defense posture. The commander of U.S. Forces Korea also stressed the importance of operational capabilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273474Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:07:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter Taichung Deputy Mayor Cheng Chao-hsin posted on Facebook in support of Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu, city councilor Lin Te-yu accused him of mixing public and private matters. Cheng countered that he was on duty 24 hours a day and said there was nothing wrong with the post. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273478Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:06:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPremier Cho Jung-tai announced that Taiwan would allocate a special defense budget of NT$1.25 trillion to counter the growing threat from China and build three pillars of national security: a “Taiwan Shield,” a “high-tech kill chain,” and “industrial autonomy.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273475Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:04:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe student group EdYouth accused private 中道中學 of violating “normalization of teaching” requirements over an extended period and called on the Yilan County government to strengthen its oversight. The school said it would make improvements, and the county government has also provided guidance. EdYouth, however, criticized the lack of substantive penalties and raised concerns about a possible leak of personal information. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273476https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273476Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:02:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台湾高等法院は、6ヶ月の男児を死亡させた罪に問われたベビーシッター覃被告に対し、一審判決と同様の懲役9年を言い渡した。二審では過失致死で懲役3年6ヶ月に減刑されたが、最高法院の差し戻しにより再度重い判決となった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273477Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:01:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing an oil pollution incident in a river, 基隆市政府 announced it would step up enforcement against water pollution and offer whistleblowers rewards of up to 50% of the fine. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273479https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273479Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:59:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273480Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:58:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABrazil’s Senate rejected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s nominee, Jorge Messias, for a seat on the Supreme Court. The rejection was the first in 132 years and dealt a political blow to Lula’s bid for reelection. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273481Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:57:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMLBマイナーリーグでプレーする台湾人投手2名の成績が報じられた。林昱珉は3Aで4.2イニング2失点と安定した投球を見せ、張弘稜はA+で3.2イニング2本塁打を含む2失点だった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273308Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:56:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead of the Labor Day holiday period, the Taipei City Police Department will deploy officers early from 4 p.m. today at 100 major intersections, including Zhongshan North Road and the intersection with Zhongxiao West Road, to direct traffic. Officers will be assigned to other intersections from 4:30 p.m., and drivers are being urged to follow their directions. Traffic control will also be stepped up around tourist attractions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273482https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273482Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:53:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA高雄流行音楽中心は、5月に開催される「真愛秀．藍寶石大歌廳」コンサートに合わせて、園内店舗や百貨店、ホテルと提携し、50以上のブランドでチケット特典を提供します。これにより、地域の商業活性化と文化イベントの魅力向上を図ります。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273305Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:52:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPwC Taiwan experts advised Taiwanese companies investing in the United States to consider long-term implications such as regulatory compliance, labor laws, and operational structures—not just tariffs and short-term incentives—and to pursue “deep localization” in their investment structures, compliance, talent strategies, and local operations. They particularly highlighted the impact on investment returns of the absence of a double taxation agreement between Taiwan and the United States. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273311Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:51:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新北市青年局 has launched a public-sector youth internship program in partnership with 8 departments, including the Tourism and Travel Department and the Social Welfare Department. The program offers 24 types of positions to young people aged 18 to 35 to encourage participation in public affairs. Applications can be submitted online through May 20. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273306Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:48:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANantou County will introduce traffic management and control measures from May 1 to 3, as congestion is expected around popular attractions such as Sun Moon Lake and event venues during the 3-day Labor Day holiday weekend and the “2026 Nantou Youth Exploration! Show Your Talent Music Festival.” Measures include parking restrictions and recommendations to use free shuttle buses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273313https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273313Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:47:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台湾の5月納税シーズンに向けて、各銀行がクレジットカードによる納税優遇策を発表した。中信銀行、台北富邦銀行、国泰世華銀行、台新銀行、玉山銀行、永豐銀行、凱基銀行、聯邦銀行、將來銀行、遠東商銀、合作金庫銀行、第一銀行、台灣企銀、星展銀行（台湾）など、多くの銀行が分割払いゼロ金利、キャッシュバック、ポイント、マイルなどの特典を提供している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273316https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273316Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:46:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe German and Israeli representatives in Taiwan issued a statement opposing the use of Holocaust and Nazi analogies in politics. In response, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Legislative Yuan caucus called for avoiding hate speech. Reports also covered China’s interference in President Lai Ching-te’s diplomatic activities, deliberations on amendments to the National Security Act, allegations that a retired military officer had “betrayed” the country, and politicians’ remarks about animals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273307Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:46:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVIVOTEK, a subsidiary of 台達電集團, announced a strategic partnership with Canada’s March Networks. The partnership will focus on AI video analytics, hybrid cloud solutions and expansion into vertical markets, aiming to build a smart security ecosystem in sectors including retail, finance, transportation, factories and smart cities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273312Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:42:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn Fussa, Tokyo, a man beat 2 high school students with a hammer-like object and sprayed liquid at responding police officers with an agricultural sprayer, injuring a total of 5 people. The suspect is on the run, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has placed 44-year-old suspect 高林輝行 on a public wanted list on suspicion of attempted murder and is searching for him. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273309Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:42:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAトランプ前米大統領がイラン港湾封鎖が数ヶ月続く可能性を警告し、米イラン和平交渉の膠着が相まって、ブレント原油価格が5%以上急騰した。アジア市場ではブレント原油が1バレル124.67ドル、WTI原油が1バレル109.49ドルを記録した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273310Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:39:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Keelung City Government established a Department of Legal Affairs and Labor, headed by attorney 劉邦繡. Mayor 謝國樑 said the new department would work with the Government Ethics Office to provide legal advice to public servants, helping them carry out their duties with confidence. It will also focus on protecting workers’ rights. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273314https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273314Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:36:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA國家人權委員會 has called on 教育部 to build a digital administrative database as soon as possible to reduce the administrative burden on schools and monitor children’s rights. The call is based on recommendations from an international review of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and aims to effectively track the implementation of children’s rights in educational settings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273315https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273315Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:36:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARetired Australian Major General Mick Ryan said Taiwan could gain an advantage against the threat from China by drawing on lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war and expanding its drone defenses. He also voiced concern that domestic political divisions over Taiwan’s defense budget could delay defense reforms. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273251Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:28:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中央社 has published a new book documenting Taiwan’s development, titled “感光．客家：推動時代前行的集體顯影,” and will hold a photo exhibition highlighting the strength of the Hakka people at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall starting May 3. Hakka Affairs Council Chairperson 古秀妃 and Professor 張維安 have also contributed endorsements. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273261https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273261Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:27:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn day 61 of the Middle East war, former U.S. President Trump ordered a long-term blockade of Iranian ports, while Russian President Putin warned against a resumption of attacks. Oil prices surged, and French energy company TotalEnergies reported a sharp increase in profits. Reports also covered a dispute involving an Iranian official in Canada and the situation in Lebanon. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273253Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:26:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn an interview with 中央社, retired U.S. Major General Mike Studeman warned that China was seeking to infiltrate Taiwan by buying off gang members, military personnel and politicians, and exploiting Mazu worship. He said Taiwan should draw on Ukraine’s efforts to counter Russian infiltration and adopt an all-around defense. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273254Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:26:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA国立暨南国際大学は、非医療・看護系の人材を対象に、3年間で専門看護師の資格取得と就職を支援する学士後看護学系を新設し、6月10日まで出願を受け付けています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273255Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:24:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInternal divisions within the Kuomintang have intensified over a NT$1.25 trillion special defense bill under review in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan. The Democratic Progressive Party stressed that the public supports the NT$1.25 trillion defense buildup and urged the Kuomintang not to send the international community a message that could misrepresent Taiwan’s willingness to defend itself. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273250Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:23:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA五角大廈 announced that $25 billion (about 790 billion yen) had been spent in the 2 months since the start of the ongoing “Iran War” (assuming it refers to the Iran war). This exceeds the annual budget of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and has exhausted the U.S. military’s annual ammunition budget. The cost of the war is expected to continue rising, with major effects on U.S. finances and people’s lives. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273252Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:19:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Taipei City Mayor 侯友宜 said he fully supports Taiwan’s defense and that the defense budget should not fall below 3% of GDP. He called for prompt discussions and review of the defense budget and stressed that technical matters should be left to the Ministry of National Defense. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273256Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:13:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter a South Korean university announced a policy of refusing admission to students responsible for bullying on campus, a Kuomintang legislator in Taiwan proposed that National Taiwan University adopt a similar system. The university’s vice president said he supported the principle of zero tolerance for bullying but would take students’ rights into account and discuss the matter at a university affairs meeting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273257Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:12:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Health Promotion Administration will step up efforts to promote healthy workplaces at small and medium-sized businesses in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor and the Sports Administration. Incorporating elements from the popular game “Pikmin Bloom,” the initiative will include creative measures such as contributing to tree planting through walking, as well as support for chronic disease management and a corporate exercise certification program. It aims to improve employees’ health and address the challenges of a super-aged society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273258Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:12:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe New Taiwan dollar briefly fell to NT$31.688 against the U.S. dollar on the Taipei foreign exchange market, a sharp drop of 1.31 jiao. Trading reached US$913 million, drawing market attention. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273259https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273259Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:09:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Culture will hold “2026 Taiwan Culture Year in Europe” in more than 10 European countries, promoting Taiwan’s diverse culture around the world under the themes of “human rights advocacy” and “promotion of arts and culture.” Through human rights film festivals and arts and cultural events, it will highlight Taiwan’s values of freedom and human rights and deepen dialogue with European societies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273266Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:09:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe manufacturing business climate indicator for March released by the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research shifted from a yellow-blue light, signaling a downturn, to a green light, signaling stable conditions. The change was driven by strong AI demand, factories resuming operations after Lunar New Year, inventory replenishment and companies placing orders in advance. AI growth is expected to continue, but changes in the international situation warrant continued attention. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273260https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273260Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:08:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina’s manufacturing PMI for April came in at 50.3, slightly down from the previous month but above the market forecast of 50.1, remaining in expansion territory for 2 consecutive months. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273262Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:07:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273263Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:06:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAStarting May 1, the Taipei City Parking Management and Development Office will launch a campaign for vehicles parked outside flood-control levees. When owners newly activate or reactivate the flood-alert text message function on the “Parking Inquiry One-Stop Service” website, they will receive a one-time free parking service at an outside-levee parking lot. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273264https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273264Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:06:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANational Cheng Kung University announced a new menstrual leave policy for female students, changing from 1 day per month to 2 times per month, 1 day each, providing more flexible time to rest. The new policy was proposed by the student association and supported by university president Shen Meng-ju, with the aim of promoting gender-friendly policies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273265https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273265Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:03:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPremier 卓榮泰 expressed his hope to Central Election Commission Chairperson 游盈隆 that the year-end local elections would be successful and deepen Taiwan’s democracy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273267Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:58:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVice President 蕭美琴 stressed that Taiwan’s garment industry is not a “sunset industry” but an “industry that never sets.” She praised the industry for supporting economic development, embracing technological innovation and ESG principles, and demonstrating its strengths on the international stage. She also pointed to close industrial ties between Taiwan and the United States and said other industries, including the defense industry, should learn from the garment industry’s success. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273077Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:55:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has left OPEC, as a new geopolitical order takes shape in the Middle East. The Iran war has acted as a catalyst, with the UAE prioritizing its national interests amid worsening relations with Saudi Arabia and strengthened security cooperation with Israel. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273268Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:54:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273075Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:54:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANBAプレーオフ1回戦第5戦で、クリーブランド・キャバリアーズがトロント・ラプターズを125対120で逆転勝利し、シリーズ3勝2敗と王手をかけました。デニス・シュローダーとエバン・モブリーが第4クォーターで活躍し、勝利に貢献しました。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273084Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:53:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare works on standards for nurse-to-patient ratios across three shifts, 7 major medical organizations have proposed using an “annual all-shift” average. The National Union of Nurses Associations strongly opposes the proposal, citing the burden and risks of night shifts, and has warned that it would be “a policy retreat.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273076Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:52:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Hualien County Government and 3 townships jointly conducted an evacuation drill for a barrier lake disaster. The exercise included closing the Matai’an Creek temporary bridge, barring entry to the Guangfu Township alert zone and directing users of Guangfu Station to evacuate vertically. It was designed as a practical exercise based on lessons from past disasters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273078Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:47:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt a Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York, China criticized moves by Japan to revise its “Three Non-Nuclear Principles” and called for preventing Japan from acquiring nuclear weapons. Japan reiterated the government’s policy of adhering to the principles and rejected China’s claims. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273079Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:46:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing the country’s first confirmed human infection with a novel H7-subtype influenza A virus, the Taipei City Animal Protection Office has urged poultry workers and the public to strengthen voluntary protective measures against avian influenza. It particularly advised people not to feed wild birds and to maintain strict hygiene. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273080Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:43:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Ministry of Labor announced that May 1, Labor Day, is a national holiday and that workers who work that day should receive double pay. It also explained how to calculate pay for working on a holiday and how compensatory days off apply when the holiday coincides with a regular day off. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273081Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:42:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATourism Administration Director 陳玉秀 said that following the crash of a recreational vehicle at Shanlinxi, the administration would draw up guidelines for managing recreational vehicles by the end of the year and provide them to local governments and relevant agencies. Of Taiwan’s 25 tourism and amusement businesses, 12 operate recreational vehicles. All but 1 have management rules, but stronger operational management and inspection procedures are needed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273082Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:34:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese Vice President 韓正 and Australian Foreign Minister 黃英賢 met in Beijing and expressed interest in strengthening strategic ties between the two countries. Wong pointed to the impact of the Strait of Hormuz blockade on refineries in the Indo-Pacific region and stressed the importance of energy cooperation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273083Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:34:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATSMC has fully upgraded its lithium iron battery management system to the 3rd generation, enabling precise monitoring of voltage, charge level, current, temperature and state of health, and real-time transmission of data to the factory monitoring system to enhance energy storage safety and management efficiency. It is also developing an interlocking trip device that automatically cuts power when a battery abnormality is detected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273085Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:33:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUnder the Taiwan-U.S. trade agreement (ART), the import tariff on U.S.-grown Satsuma mandarins will be cut from 35% to 10%. The Ministry of Agriculture explained that the tariff reduction would have only a minor impact on Taiwan-grown ponkans. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273086Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:32:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s National Land Management Agency under the Ministry of the Interior announced that landlords participating in the social housing rental management program and public-interest lessors will receive a monthly rent tax exemption of up to NT$15,000, along with a 60% deduction for necessary expenses on any excess. More than 540,000 landlords will be eligible for tax benefits. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273087Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe United States is asking other countries to form a new international alliance, the “Maritime Freedom Construct,” to support navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. The initiative aims to ensure freedom of navigation and protect the global economy amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273088Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:29:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChen Hsiu-pao, a Democratic Progressive Party legislator in Taiwan, said Chinese-made teaching materials for young children could weaken Taiwanese children’s sense of identity. Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao said he had sent a letter urging local governments to instruct kindergartens in their jurisdictions to avoid using Chinese-made teaching materials. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273089Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:28:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese tennis player Hsieh Su-wei and American Sofia Kenin suffered a comeback defeat in the women’s doubles quarterfinals at the WTA Madrid Open, exiting in the top 8. They narrowly lost 6-3, 4-6, 4-10 after a hard-fought match and failed to advance to the semifinals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273032Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:27:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer U.S. President Trump warned Iran to accept Washington’s tough demands and suggested the U.S. naval blockade could last for several months. Iran maintains that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and warned it would take “unprecedented military action” if the U.S. blockade continues. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273036Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:26:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe wooden boardwalk on the Butterfly Valley Trail, a branch trail on Tangmadan Mountain, one of the “Guguan Seven Heroes” in Taichung’s Heping District, had been closed because of structural damage. Repair and rerouting work has been completed, and the trail fully reopened today, ensuring hikers’ safety. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273033Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:24:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te posted a video on Threads with Banban, a dog with an amputated limb whom he adopted in 2024. The post has drawn attention as a response to remarks by Chen Pei-chi, wife of former Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je, who mentioned the president’s dog while defending Ko. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273040Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:19:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANBAプレーオフでデトロイト・ピストンズのケイド・カニングハムが45得点を挙げ、チームをオーランド・マジック戦での勝利に導き、シリーズ敗退を回避しました。マジックは依然としてシリーズを3勝2敗でリードしています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273037Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:19:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAデトロイト・タイガースの主力遊撃手ハビアー・バエズが負傷し、15日間の故障者リスト入りしました。監督は台湾出身の李灝宇を遊撃手の代替候補の一人として挙げました。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273034Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:17:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA small truck crashed into a guardrail in Taichung’s Dali District. The driver, a 36-year-old man surnamed Hsiao, was referred for prosecution on a public endangerment charge after testing over the legal limit for drunk driving. The vehicle and license plates were seized. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273035Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:17:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man surnamed Lin was injured in a late-night brawl in Taichung’s North District, and police arrested 2 suspects. The incident is believed to have stemmed from a debt dispute, and police plan to refer the suspects for prosecution on suspicion of disrupting public order. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273038Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:14:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the case of the collapse of the Nanfang’ao Bridge in 2019, which killed 6 people, the first-instance sentences of 1 year and 6 months to 2 years in prison for 4 construction and supervision personnel on negligent homicide charges were upheld on appeal. The defendant surnamed Wu was given a 5-year suspended sentence and ordered to pay NT$250,000 to the national treasury. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273039Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:08:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA国家人権博物館は、国連の二つの規約採択60周年と519白色テロ記憶日に合わせ、人権講座を企画しました。これにより、歴史的経験と現代社会を結びつけ、人権問題に関する対話と考察を深めることを目指します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273041Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:02:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese President Lai Ching-te said the government would continue to support industrial upgrading and competitiveness, while promoting employment stability for workers and improving working conditions and rights. Monthly wages are expected to exceed NT$30,000 after the next increase in the minimum wage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272845Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:55:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has said he intends to remain on the board after his term as chair expires, prompting another critical response from former President Trump. Their dispute has deepened concerns over the Fed’s independence. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272844Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:51:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA former employee of Taiwan’s 日春木瓜牛奶 posted on social media that the store had used moldy papayas. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office found no concrete evidence and indicted the former employee on an aggravated defamation charge. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272846Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:45:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 23-year-old university student from Taichung was arrested and released on bail in a case in which Taiwan High Speed Rail’s radio system was illegally accessed, forcing 3 trains to make emergency stops. The man, a radio enthusiast, allegedly used a radio he owned to imitate the high-speed rail system’s radio parameters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272847Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:45:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao urged universities to increase the number of specialized staff under the Gender Equality Education Act. Only about 40% of universities currently have dedicated personnel handling gender equality, and the move aims to ease workloads and protect students’ human rights. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272849Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:41:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn a dispute over the selection of tenants for the Taipei Main Station shopping complex, the unsuccessful Breeze Group accused Taiwan Railways Corp. review panel members of possible conflicts of interest and leaking information. The Taiwan Railways Corp. chairman said the findings of an investigation would be released within 2 weeks. Shin Kong Mitsukoshi won the bid, but Breeze Group is preparing to file an administrative lawsuit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272853Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:41:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Philippine civil society group Atin Ito (“This Is Ours”) has set out for Thitu Island in the South China Sea, using jet skis to fly Philippine flags and peacefully assert sovereignty. This is the group’s 4th consecutive year of activity, and it will also deliver supplies to island residents and fishers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272848Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:38:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThree security personnel were indicted for allegedly stealing a signed baseball and a passport holder at an international baseball exhibition game attended by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. They are employees of the National Security Bureau’s Special Service Center and are alleged to have committed the offense while on duty. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272850Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:31:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s distortion of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758. It said the resolution has nothing to do with the issue of Taiwan’s representation and that China has no authority to represent Taiwan at the United Nations, urging the UN to maintain its neutrality. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272851Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:29:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA defendant surnamed Hsiao, who defamed Democratic Progressive Party legislator Wu Bing-jui, was sentenced on appeal to 6 months in prison for violating the Election and Recall Act. Meanwhile, the acquittal of Chiang Hsin-chang, the son of the Kuomintang speaker of the New Taipei City Council, who was indicted in the same case, was upheld. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272852Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:29:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADemocratic Progressive Party Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung met with a cross-party delegation of Australian lawmakers, stressing that Taiwan and Australia should strengthen economic and trade resilience and cybersecurity cooperation as important partners in protecting the Indo-Pacific order amid the expansion of authoritarianism and geopolitical challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273484Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:09:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示グローバル・ファンズ・マネジメント・エス・エー filed a securities report on foreign investment trust beneficiary securities for the 15th period (November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273483Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:08:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Novo Nordisk A/S filed a foreign company report. The report covers financial and business activities that international companies disclose periodically. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273270Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:08:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation reported that it had filed a securities report on domestic trust beneficiary securities, etc., for the 2nd period from August 1, 2025, to January 30, 2026. This is a regular financial disclosure and important information for investors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273269Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:07:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation reported that it had filed an amended securities report on domestic trust beneficiary securities, etc., for the 1st period from January 31, 2025, to July 31, 2025. The amendment revises an earlier report and provides an important update for investors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273094Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:46:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示ロイズ・バンク・ピーエルシー filed a foreign company report. This is a necessary procedure for international financial institutions to meet regulatory requirements in different countries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273093Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273092Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:31:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273091Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示The 12th-period securities report concerning foreign investment securities, filed by ＵＢＳ（Ｌｕｘ）ストラテジー・エクストラ・シキャブ. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n273090Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示シティグループ・ファースト・インベストメント・マネジメント・リミテッド filed a securities report (beneficiary certificates of foreign investment trusts) for the 4th period (Nov. 1, 2024 to Oct. 31, 2025). It discloses the company's financial condition and operating results to investors and regulatory authorities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272856Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:39:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示フルテック株式会社 filed an amended securities report for the 63rd period (Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272855Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:32:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示ＵＢＳマネジメント（ケイマン）リミテッド filed a securities report (beneficiary certificates of foreign investment trusts) for the 7th period (Nov. 1, 2024–Oct. 31, 2025). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-12/index-en-p7.html#n272854Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示モデルナ・インク filed a foreign company report.