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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 583 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 49 items from 1 source.
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Taiwan’s National Airborne Service Corps carried out 3782 major missions over the past 5 years, about 50% of them aerial rescues. The Ministry of the Interior urged the public to value these precious aerial rescue resources and reserve them for the most urgent situations.
オーストラリア弁事処 donated 50 selected picture books to 国立台湾文学館, opening a new chapter in literary exchange between Taiwan and Australia. Representatives from both sides attended the presentation ceremony, and further exchanges in culture and education are expected.
Companies mentioned：中央社、オーストラリア弁事処、国立台湾文学館、墨爾本文學之城辦公室
Original中東情勢による国際原油価格の高騰を受け、韓国の主要航空会社が5月から航空運賃の燃油サーチャージを約2倍に引き上げます。これに伴い、低収益路線の運航規模を縮小し、一部の国際線フライトがキャンセルされます。
Companies mentioned：大韓航空、アシアナ航空、真航空
The Hong Kong government accused some foreign media outlets of “conflating” Jimmy Lai’s case with press freedom, claiming they were spreading misinformation to “stir up trouble and smear” Hong Kong over its human rights and rule-of-law record.
Companies mentioned：壹傳媒集團
Traffic on Taiwan’s Suhua Highway Corridor was smooth on the first day of the Labor Day holiday. However, traffic controls will be imposed on some sections from May 6 to June 30 for repair work on the Daqingshui semi-enclosed tunnel, which was damaged by a rockfall.
Companies mentioned：公路局、公路局東區養護工程分局
Original1人の30代女性が2ヶ月で10kgの過激な減量を行い、胸部不快感や動悸、目のかすみなどの症状に見舞われた。医師は、極端な減量が「スポーツにおける相対的エネルギー不足（REDs）」を引き起こし、生命を脅かす危険性があると警鐘を鳴らしている。
The Taiwan Financial Services Roundtable issued 9 policy recommendations, calling for a review of the business tax rate on financial services, revisions to the rules for allocating expenses at financial holding companies and improvements to tax provisions for family trusts. The proposals aim to strengthen the financial sector’s international competitiveness and promote economic growth.
Companies mentioned：金融總會
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te met with Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla, a special envoy from the Kingdom of Eswatini. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung underscored the two countries’ “ironclad friendship” and “family-like mutual trust.” Despite pressure from China, Taiwan signaled that it would continue to deepen ties with Eswatini.
A foreign couple riding YouBikes in Tainan’s Annan District were attacked by stray dogs and found by police and firefighters in a windbreak forest. They were not injured, to everyone’s relief.
Following Japan’s easing of restrictions on arms exports, Ukraine’s ambassador to Japan said he hoped Japan would eventually provide military equipment to help Ukraine counter Russia’s invasion. Japan plans to allow exports to conflict zones only as an exception, when they align with its security interests.
Companies mentioned：路透社、日本外務省、首相官邸、北約
Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori, 36, announced on social media that he will retire at the end of this season. He had a distinguished career, finishing runner-up in the men’s singles at the 2014 U.S. Open and reaching No. 4 in the world the following year, becoming the first Japanese man to break into the top 10. In recent years, however, he has been hampered by repeated injuries.
Original台湾の軍事予算を巡る国民党内の意見対立に対し、民衆党の黄國昌主席は、独立政党として国民党の議論を尊重し、過度に介入しない姿勢を示しました。同時に、米国政府に対し、台湾の国防支援に高い共通認識があるならば、速やかに第二波の軍事売却内容を発表するよう求めました。
Companies mentioned：国民党
Three demonstrations are scheduled in Taipei on May Day. Police will deploy 100 officers and 80 reserve officers to manage traffic and maintain public order. Security will also be stepped up around major government offices, and restrictions may be expanded depending on how the events unfold.
Companies mentioned：中央社、台北市警察局中正第一分局
GIA, a Taiwanese-owned auto parts company established in South Africa in 2018, has established a foothold in the African market through local production and regional supply chain integration. It has succeeded in both OEM supply and the aftermarket, providing parts to major automakers including BMW and Nissan.
Companies mentioned：Gemoto Industrial Alliance (GIA)、南アフリカ自動車ビジネス協会 (NAAMSA)、Sterling進出口会社、BMW、日産 (Nissan)、フォード (Ford)、フォルクスワーゲン (Volkswagen)、慈済基金会
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning China’s “Ethnic Unity and Progress Law,” saying it could have serious consequences for people in Tibet, Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia. The Chinese government expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition, calling the resolution interference in its internal affairs and lodging a formal protest with the European side.
Companies mentioned：路透社、日本外務省、首相官邸、北約
教育部 is providing 54,000 “Lifelong Learning Vouchers” and 20,000 “Museum and Venue Passes,” enabling tuition subsidies of up to 1,500 Taiwan dollars and free admission to 11 museums. Taiwanese citizens aged 6 and above are eligible to apply online from May 1 to 21.
Companies mentioned：教育部、文化部
Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen said she supports those who want to maintain friendly relations with their neighbors, commenting on KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun’s planned visit to the United States in June. She wished Cheng well on the trip. Lu declined to comment on Cheng’s expressed hope of meeting former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Companies mentioned：中國國民黨
The Penghu County government held a spring cleanup at Longmen Beach, where more than 600 residents collected 6,428 kilograms of marine waste in just over 1 hour. The event, held to coincide with Earth Day, aims to restore the beauty of the coastline.
Companies mentioned：澎湖縣政府、湖西鄉公所
Original旅米運動家隊の投手、莊陳仲敖は2Aでの先発登板で4.2回を投げ6奪三振を記録しましたが、2失点（被本塁打含む）で勝敗はつきませんでした。彼は直近2試合連続で本塁打を打たれています。一方、聖路易紅雀2Aの投手、林振瑋は3.2回を投げ2失点で今季2敗目を喫しました。
Companies mentioned：運動家隊 (アスレチックス)、亞利桑那響尾蛇2A (アリゾナ・ダイヤモンドバックス2A)、聖路易紅雀2A (セントルイス・カージナルス2A)、堪薩斯市皇家2A (カンザスシティ・ロイヤルズ2A)
The NBA’s ニューヨーク・ニックス beat the アトランタ・ホークス 140-89, setting a franchise record for largest margin of victory at 51 points. The win sent the Knicks into the 2nd round of the playoffs with a 4-2 record, where they will face the Celtics or 76ers.
Companies mentioned：ニューヨーク・ニックス、アトランタ・ホークス、ボストン・セルティックス、フィラデルフィア・76ers
高雄市政府都發局 has introduced an AI-powered monitoring system at the Qianzhen Asia New Bay Area smart public housing project to strengthen safety management at the construction site. Through real-time data analysis, the system aims to predict risks, improve workplace safety and shift from reactive responses to proactive prevention.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府都發局
A Chinese coast guard vessel tailed a Philippine civilian group during a resupply mission to residents of Thitu Island, raising concerns about navigational safety. The Philippine military affirmed the importance of civilian activities and said it would provide escorts through maritime surveillance and coordination.
Companies mentioned：這是我們的
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung met with a delegation of technology leaders from Silicon Valley, highlighting their role in Taiwan’s technology diplomacy. The exchange aims to deepen economic and technological cooperation between Taiwan and the United States and build a resilient “non-red supply chain.”
Companies mentioned：北美台灣工程師協會（NATEA）、全球台灣科技及外交聯盟協進會（GATTD）、台灣產業科技推動協會（TITA）
More than 350 youth startup teams using AI technology submitted proposals under the Ministry of Education’s “U-start Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program,” with projects such as an AI learning system for special education and an AI instant payment platform drawing attention. A total of 75 teams from 39 schools were selected to receive startup grants of 500,000 yuan and professional guidance.
Companies mentioned：教育部青年發展署、國立中正大學Readii團隊、東吳大學Platus團隊、國立政治大學Code Green團隊
China’s Ministry of National Defense announced it will hold a lead-up meeting for the Beijing Xiangshan Forum from May 7 to 9, 2026. More than 120 defense officials, experts and media representatives from over 30 countries will take part in an international security dialogue on the theme “Global Security Governance: Challenges and Solutions.”
Companies mentioned：中国軍事科学学会、中国国際戦略学会
A team led by Professor Hsu Yu-feng of National Taiwan Normal University is advancing an international, interdisciplinary conservation plan to save the endangered “珠光鳳蝶,” which lives on Lanyu. The effort includes planting its host plants, ecological education and international cooperation with Japan, embodying the Sustainable Development Goals and the university’s social responsibility.
Companies mentioned：台灣師範大學、順天堂藥廠、樂茂農業、台灣蘭海文教發展協會、蘭嶼部落文化基金會、蘭嶼朗島國小、日本東京大學博物館昆蟲自然史學研究室
A 25-year-old man surnamed Chen from Kaohsiung, who was wanted in a fraud case, registered his marriage to reassure his spouse, then contacted police himself and turned himself in outside a household registration office. He said he regretted his past mistakes and did not want to worry his partner or family. Police referred him for prosecution on suspicion of fraud.
Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party said Wen Shih-cheng, its candidate for Nantou County magistrate, announced a plan to introduce the county’s first mobile medical vehicle. Equipped with a telemedicine system, the vehicle aims to let residents in remote areas access medical care without traveling long distances.
Companies mentioned：新北市牙醫師公會、農業部、國際口腔植體專科學會
The Trump administration is claiming that the “60-day” deadline for congressional authorization of the U.S.-Iran war was “paused” by the ceasefire, signaling it intends to disregard the deadline. Democrats have objected, some Republicans have also raised questions, and constitutional concerns have been voiced.
Companies mentioned：華爾街日報、中央社
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Labor Day that the minimum wage has risen for 10 consecutive years, benefiting more than 2,470,000 workers. He also highlighted efforts to improve working conditions, including more flexible parental and family care leave and stronger workplace childcare programs, saying the aim is to ease the burden on working parents.
Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) ranked in the top 5% for the 9th consecutive year in this year’s corporate governance evaluation, earning recognition as an outstanding company. Its new N700ST train is scheduled to be shipped in July this year and begin commercial service in the second half of next year.
Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所
A female police officer died in a traffic accident in Tainan, and police referred the motorcycle rider and tour bus driver for prosecution on suspicion of negligent homicide. The accident has sparked public debate, and the relevant authorities are investigating to establish the facts.
Companies mentioned：台南市警察局第四分局、台南市警局第三分局、台南地檢署、私立崑山科技大學