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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 851 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 27 items from 1 source.
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株式会社石川ツエーゲン held its annual shareholders’ meeting and board meeting on April 30 and approved new appointments to its leadership team. In particular, Ishikawa Governor Yukiyoshi Yamano was appointed as a new director, strengthening the management structure.
Companies mentioned：株式会社石川ツエーゲン、株式会社北國新聞社、米沢電気工事株式会社、株式会社北國銀行、金沢学院大学、有限会社希夢良
Volume 3 of the popular comic “I Am Called the Wicked Woman of High Society,” which has surpassed 56万 copies sold, went on sale May 1. A release commemorative promotional video featuring voice performances by Saori Hayami and Takeo Otsuka is now available, alongside a large-scale promotional campaign including screenings on a giant video screen in Ikebukuro and special POP displays at TSUTAYA.
Companies mentioned：株式会社白泉社、honto、Renta!、アニメイト、TSUTAYA
ALAND, a Korean select brand operated by Adastria, will launch a 5-style unisex collaboration with popular Korean brand WAIKEI on May 29, 2026. The collection features T-shirts, shorts, caps and eco bags inspired by stars and Maltese dogs, and will go on sale at all 5 ALAND stores in Japan and the official online store.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アダストリア、アンドエスティHDグループ、WAIKEI
The event “Experience SHOGUN Culture in Kagurazaka,” offering a 五-senses experience of Edo culture, will be held in Kagurazaka in June and July 2026. The luxurious program offers an in-depth introduction to traditional Japanese culture, including wagashi-making, tea ceremony and kokyu performances.
Companies mentioned：カンフェティ、ロングランプランニング株式会社、東京都、（公財）東京観光財団
GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae will hold a webinar introducing its fully managed “WAF Aid” service for companies that have difficulty properly operating AWS WAF.
Companies mentioned：GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ株式会社、株式会社オープンソース活用研究所、マジセミ株式会社、AWS
Nippon Steel Solutions will hold a webinar on next-generation automation using Salesforce and the AI agent Agentforce. Drawing on NSSOL’s practical expertise, the webinar will explain specific ways to use AI agents to support business transformation and the implementation process.
Companies mentioned：日鉄ソリューションズ株式会社、株式会社オープンソース活用研究所、マジセミ株式会社
A webinar will introduce ways for IT and DX departments facing labor shortages to use generative AI and knowledge management to efficiently advance core system renewal projects. Using the integrated project and knowledge platform “ONES products,” the webinar aims to reduce the PMO’s burden and centralize and visualize information.
Companies mentioned：株式会社システムコンシェルジュ、株式会社オープンソース活用研究所、マジセミ株式会社
Majisemi and others will hold a webinar on “Taking the Right Security Measures Using the SCS Evaluation System.” It will explain the importance of a comprehensive approach to preparing for the SCS Evaluation System, which is set to begin operating at the end of fiscal 2026, including not only introducing tools but also establishing rules and embedding them in day-to-day operations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フーバー・クロステクノロジーズ、株式会社フーバーブレイン、株式会社オープンソース活用研究所、マジセミ株式会社
Gakken, a group company of Gakken Holdings, will release the new book “Understand It Through Manga! Rethink Your ‘Assumptions’! How to Interact with Children and What to Say” on May 1, 2026. To help prevent “inappropriate childcare,” the book explains 42 specific cases through manga and encourages childcare professionals to rethink their attitudes.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken
Gakken Co., Ltd. released the new book “Foods to Avoid × Foods to Choose: You Can Address Physical Ailments Through What You Eat” on May 1, 2026. It is supervised by physician Tetsuya Isero, whose YouTube channel has more than 250,000 subscribers, and registered dietitian Ayako Sekiguchi. The book offers evidence-based dietary advice for people concerned about health-check results or feeling unwell.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、Amazon.co.jp
COMMON株式会社 will hold “Commons Connect Salon,” a networking event promoting collaboration between government and businesses, in Osaka on May 20, 2026. The event aims to foster concrete partnerships to address local challenges, and is seeking participants as well as member and supporting member organizations among companies and local governments interested in ongoing collaboration.
Companies mentioned：COMMON株式会社、株式会社クロスハンド
Taisei Oncho Co., Ltd. has signed a support agreement with student environmental volunteer group “Umisanpo.” The agreement is part of the “LIVZON BEACH PROJECT,” a social contribution initiative centered on beaches, and aims to strengthen environmental conservation efforts and help realize a sustainable society.
Companies mentioned：早稲田大学学生環境NPO環境ロドリゲスうみさんぽ
Forcesteed Robotics changed its executive lineup effective May 1, 2026, appointing former Meta employee Sonoda Tetsuri as executive officer and CTO to strengthen its research and development structure. Representative Director Hiroyuki Osawa became CEO and CDO, focusing on product and technology strategy.
Companies mentioned：Meta、キヤノン株式会社、Intel、Qualcomm、Spingence社、RealMan Robotics社、ugo社
To mark its 20th anniversary, Infcurion has released an infographic and special website looking back at the evolution of cashless payments in Japan. Through service innovation in payments and finance, it aims to help realize a society where finance is integrated into everyday life.
Seoul-based upcycling brand OverLab is debuting a new collection in Japan made from paragliding materials. The collection includes an ultralight folding umbrella, mesh caps and sacoche bags, and goes on sale May 9, 2026. A pop-up will be held at Nakameguro Tsutaya Books.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビヨンクール、OverLab
OriginalジオコードがWeb広告の最新動向をまとめた「Web広告トレンドレポート2026年4月号」を公開しました。Google Premier Partner 5年連続認定やLINEヤフー広告のアップデート情報などが含まれています。
Companies mentioned：Google、LINEヤフー、オーリーズ
Okayama University Vice President Atsufumi Yokoi was invited to participate in a special 国連大学 symposium aimed at promoting international dialogue ahead of the 70th anniversary of Japan’s membership in the United Nations. Former UN Under-Secretary-General Yasushi Akashi and others spoke at the event, which provided an opportunity to reconsider Japan’s role in the international community.
Companies mentioned：国連大学
Impact Field Co., Ltd. has launched a “Store Display Checks and Risk Assessment Service” that draws on 300,000 staff nationwide to help prevent violations of the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations. The service helps resolve gaps in understanding between headquarters and frontline staff, as well as discrepancies between web and in-store displays, supporting companies’ compliance efforts.
Companies mentioned：インパクトホールディングス株式会社
12 books that had long been out of stock are being reprinted and will become available at bookstores and online retailers nationwide in stages starting in May 2026. Popular titles span a wide range of genres, including darning embroidery, plush toy patterns, Excel knitting charts, Buddhist explanations, soup encyclopedias, science picture books, self-help books and picture books.
Shōten Kobo will begin selling the “L-VF35WU / WEISU Reproduction Black,” a 35mm optical viewfinder recreating LIGHT LENS LAB’s 1933 early model “WEISU,” on May 1, 2026. Combining a classic design with modern practicality, it is aimed at camera enthusiasts.
Companies mentioned：LIGHT LENS LAB、ライカ、株式会社焦点工房
Up Garage Group, which operates the nationwide reuse specialty store Up Garage for car and motorcycle accessories, has installed AEDs at approximately 40 directly operated locations and completed registration on the Japan Foundation for Emergency Medicine AED Map. The initiative is part of its social contribution activities and efforts to strengthen safety management.
Companies mentioned：セコム株式会社
Original北九州市、九州工業大学、GZキャピタル株式会社の三者が、北九州イノベーションセンターを拠点に産学官連携による研究開発、実証実験、人材育成を推進するための連携協定を締結します。2月22日には締結式とロボット技術を活用した実証デモンストレーションが開催されます。この協定は、イノベーションハブとしての地域貢献を目指すものです。
Companies mentioned：GZキャピタル株式会社、北九州市、国立大学法人九州工業大学、株式会社TriOrb
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Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. has filed a securities report for the 9th fiscal year (2025/02/06–2026/02/05). The report is intended to provide transparent information on the company’s financial position and business activities.
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. has filed a securities report for the 34th fiscal year (2025/08/06–2026/02/05). The report is intended to provide transparent information on the company’s financial position and business activities.
Sato Foods Industries Co., Ltd. has filed an amended securities report for the 71st fiscal year (2024/04/01–2025/03/31). It reflects corrections to a previously filed report.
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. has filed a securities report for the 18th fiscal year (2025/08/01–2026/02/02). The report is intended to provide transparent information on the company’s financial position and business activities.
三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 has disclosed its securities report for the 45th fiscal year (2025/08/06–2026/02/05). This is important financial information for investors.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社
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大和アセットマネジメント株式会社 has disclosed its securities report for the 5th fiscal year (2025/02/11–2026/02/10). This is important financial information for investors.
Companies mentioned：大和アセットマネジメント株式会社
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大和アセットマネジメント株式会社 has disclosed its securities report for the 34th fiscal year (2025/08/13–2026/02/10). This is important financial information for investors.
Companies mentioned：大和アセットマネジメント株式会社
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SBI岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社 has disclosed its securities report for the 3rd fiscal year (2025/02/07–2026/02/06). This periodic report on investment trust beneficiary certificates outlines the fund’s management status and financial soundness.
Companies mentioned：SBI岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社
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三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 has disclosed its securities report for the 9th fiscal year (2025/02/06–2026/02/05). This periodic report on investment trust beneficiary certificates outlines the fund’s management status and financial soundness.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社
アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社 disclosed its securities report for the 32nd period (2025/08/05–2026/02/03). This is important financial information for investors.
Companies mentioned：アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社
三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 disclosed its securities report for the 9th period (2025/02/06–2026/02/05). This is important financial information for investors.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社
大和アセットマネジメント株式会社 disclosed its securities report for the 40th period (2025/08/13–2026/02/10). This is important financial information for investors.
Companies mentioned：大和アセットマネジメント株式会社
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東京海上アセットマネジメント株式会社 disclosed its securities report for the 7th period (2025/02/05–2026/02/04). The regular report concerns investment trust beneficiary securities and presents operating conditions and financial soundness.
Companies mentioned：東京海上アセットマネジメント株式会社
スカイオーシャン・アセットマネジメント株式会社 disclosed its securities report for the 3rd period (2025/02/06–2026/02/05). The regular report concerns investment trust beneficiary securities and presents operating conditions and financial soundness.
Companies mentioned：スカイオーシャン・アセットマネジメント株式会社
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アセットマネジメントOne株式会社 disclosed its securities report for the 32nd period (2025/02/04–2026/02/02). The regular report concerns investment trust beneficiary securities and presents operating conditions and financial soundness.
Companies mentioned：アセットマネジメントOne株式会社
アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社 disclosed its securities report for the 32nd period (2025/02/04–2026/02/02). This is important financial information for investors.
Companies mentioned：アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社
アセットマネジメントOne株式会社 disclosed its securities report for the 22nd period (2025/02/04–2026/02/02). The regular report concerns investment trust beneficiary securities and presents operating conditions and financial soundness.
Companies mentioned：アセットマネジメントOne株式会社
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Companies mentioned：教育部
Teachers in Taiwan observed the Labor Day holiday for the first time this year, with 全教総 and 全教産 joining a march to urge the government to improve the retirement pension system, legislate salary and benefit protections, and abolish the school affairs meeting system, among other demands.
Taiwan Premier 卓榮泰 said on Labor Day that the benefits of Taiwan’s economic growth would be shared with workers and the public. He highlighted growth rates of 8.68% last year and 13.69% in the first quarter of this year, and pledged to improve benefits and working conditions.
An investigative officer with Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration was sentenced to 7 years and 2 months in prison and 4 years’ deprivation of civil rights for colluding with a contraband-cigarette ring, leaking information and staging fake raids to fraudulently claim reward money. The proceeds of crime exceeded 3.32 million Taiwan dollars.
Original湯優盃羽球團體賽的優霸盃8強賽中，台灣女團以1比3不敵世界球后安洗瑩領軍的韓國隊，無緣晉級4強。儘管林湘緹在女單項目為台灣拿下寶貴的1點，但整體實力差距仍讓台灣隊止步。
The number of negative-equity homes at the end of Hong Kong’s first quarter fell sharply by 46.4% from the previous quarter, driven by an improving economy and an influx of talent from overseas. This points to a recovering property market and continued economic growth.
Taiwanese pitcher 徐若熙 of 福岡ソフトバンクホークス will return to the first team for a game against Seibu on May 4, it was announced. 徐若熙 said he had completed his conditioning period, was in full health and ready for his return.
Companies mentioned：福岡ソフトバンクホークス、埼玉西武ライオンズ、オリックス猛牛隊
A senior U.S. FBI official warned that the Chinese government’s outsourcing of hacking operations had spiraled out of control, and that Chinese hackers could be arrested overseas. Recently, Chinese national 徐澤偉 was extradited from Italy to the United States and indicted on suspicion of involvement in large-scale hacking directed by the Chinese government.
Companies mentioned：FBI、路透社、中國駐美大使館
Traffic jams are forecast on seven provincial highway sections on the afternoon of the first day of the Labor Day holiday. 公路局 recommends using public transportation; intercity buses will offer an 85% discount, rising to as much as 60% when combined with TPASS 2.0. The measures are expected to ease holiday congestion and encourage public transit use.
Companies mentioned：公路局
Original台東では気温上昇と少雨により、釈迦（バンレイシ）の授粉期に小黄薊馬（ミカンキイロアザミウマ）の被害が多発しています。農業改良場は農家に対し、果樹園の巡回と害虫防除の強化を呼びかけています。特に4月から5月が被害のピークであり、萌芽期や授粉前の対策が重要とされています。
Companies mentioned：農業部台東區農業改良場
Iran warned that it would launch “long and painful retaliatory strikes” if the United States resumed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. This complicates U.S. plans to build an alliance to reopen the vital waterway. The Strait of Hormuz has been closed for 2 months, cutting off about 20% of global oil and gas supplies, driving up energy prices and stoking fears of an economic downturn.
Moussa Diabaté, a forward for the NBA’s シャロット・ホーネッツ, has won the NBA Hustle Award for the 2025-26 season in recognition of his contributions to the team.
Companies mentioned：NBA、シャロット・ホーネッツ、ロサンゼルス・クリッパーズ、アトランタ・ホークス、ゴールデンステート・ウォリアーズ、メンフィス・グリズリーズ、ニューヨーク・ニックス
The National Space Organization has completed an engine test for SR400, its first technology-demonstration sounding rocket, and plans to conduct a flight test in the second half of the year. Taiwan aims to place satellites into orbit using domestically developed rockets by 2034, and also announced plans to switch the propellant for its orbital launch vehicle from a hybrid to a liquid-fuel system.
Original《全球中央》雜誌5月號は「非紅供應鏈」をテーマに、台湾企業が半導体からAI、防衛産業まで米国投資を加速している状況を詳細に分析。2025年までに投資額が数倍に増加し、国家安全保障レベルでの台米連携が強化されていると報じています。
Companies mentioned：工業技術研究院、美國無人機產業協會（AUVSI）、邑錡科技
According to the Ministry of National Defense, 4 Chinese military aircraft, 5 vessels and 2 government ships—a total of 11 aircraft and vessels—operated around Taiwan. Taiwan’s armed forces maintained close surveillance and responded.
The Kuomintang said its party version of the special defense ordinance bill, set at NT$380 billion + N, was formally adopted at a party caucus meeting and confirmed through internal democratic procedures, making it the party’s official position and politically binding on caucus members. It stressed that the version has dual legitimacy as both the “party version” and the “caucus resolution version.”
Senior U.S. and Chinese economic and trade officials held “candid” talks as they prepared for a Trump-Xi meeting. Both sides voiced dissatisfaction with the other’s trade policies, with the United States particularly concerned about China’s new supply-chain restrictions.
Companies mentioned：路透社、華虹半導體
Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Montgomery praised Taiwan as a model ally and urged it to pass a special defense budget before the Trump-Xi meeting. He said this would strengthen deterrence against China and reinforce U.S.-Taiwan ties.
Companies mentioned：全球台灣研究中心 (GTI)、捍衛民主基金會 (Foundation for Defense of Democracies)
Original勞動節連假初日、台湾の高速道路で9つの区間において午前中に交通渋滞が予測されています。交通部高速公路局は、南行きの利用者に午後からの出発を、國道5號南行き利用者には午後5時以降の出発を推奨しています。
Companies mentioned：交通部高速公路局、交通部公路局、中央社
Inflationary pressures are intensifying in the semiconductor industry, with foundries and IC design companies raising prices one after another to cope with rising costs. The price increases could affect consumer markets for products such as smartphones and lead to lower shipments this year.
Companies mentioned：力積電 (6770)、世界先進 (5347)、聯電 (2303)、盛群 (6202)、聯發科 (2454)、雅特力-KY (6907)
TSMC plans to build 9 new fabs and convert production capacity by 2026, leading factory-equipment suppliers including 漢唐, 兆聯実業, 帆宣 and 和淞 to secure strong orders.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC, 2330)、漢唐 (2404)、兆聯実業 (6944)、帆宣 (6196)、和淞 (6826)
Apple said strong demand for the iPhone 17 and MacBook Neo would drive fiscal third-quarter revenue growth of 14-17%, beating Wall Street forecasts and lifting its shares. However, it warned that chip supply constraints would continue.
Companies mentioned：Google、TSMC、LSEG
Taiwan will see sunny intervals and cloudy skies during the Labor Day holiday, but the influence of the plum rain front is expected to bring localized rain and thunderstorms to central and northern areas on the 4th and 5th, with temperatures falling. The weather is expected to improve again afterward.
Former U.S. President Trump said he would lift some tariffs on Scotch whisky as a gesture of respect for King Charles 3 of the United Kingdom. The move is expected to have a positive impact on trade relations between the United Kingdom and the United States, particularly the whisky industry.
Companies mentioned：美國酒類協會（Distilled Spirits Council）、蘇格蘭威士忌協會（Scotch Whisky Association）
Amid an explosive increase in AI demand, Taiwan's GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2026 reached 13.69%, its highest level in 39 years. Exports from the drone industry also surged, raising its profile in global markets. Meanwhile, the press freedom index declined, highlighting challenges in awareness of information protection. Internationally, news covered a wide range of issues, including China's strategy for acquiring technology and the situation in the Middle East; domestically, reports included the high-speed rail radio interference incident.
Companies mentioned：中央社、行政院主計総処、経済部、経済部産業発展署、国境なき記者団、五角大廈、桃園地檢署、台北捷運
With 10 days to go before the opening of the 61st Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition, the international jury resigned en masse. The move is believed to have stemmed from controversy over the return of the Russian pavilion and the participation of Israeli artists.
A U.S. scholar said China could “quarantine” Taiwan through maritime and air customs inspections rather than a military invasion, and urged the United States and its allies to prepare for this “gray-zone crisis.” The scholar warned that this could allow China to reshape regional and global economies without using military force.
Companies mentioned：史丹佛大學胡佛研究所 (スタンフォード大学フーバー研究所)、台積電 (TSMC)