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The EU recommended that member states avoid using equipment made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE in communications infrastructure. The recommendation is based on new cybersecurity regulations, and China has hinted at retaliatory measures.
Companies mentioned：華為 (Huawei)、中興通訊 (ZTE)、中央社、路透社
After 3 people died following suspected hantavirus infections aboard a Dutch-flagged cruise ship, the Atlantic island nation of Cabo Verde refused to let the ship dock and barred passengers from disembarking. The measure is intended to protect public health and safety.
The 2026 Penghu International Fireworks Festival opened in grand style at the Magong Guanyin Pavilion Park. A Japanese fireworks team launched more than 10,000 fireworks themed around Dragon Ball Z, attracting more than 20,000 tourists.
Companies mentioned：HIBIKIYA OMAGARI HANABI Inc.
The NATO secretary-general said Europe “understands” President Trump’s criticism that the United States has not received sufficient support from its allies in the war with Iran, and said he would ensure agreements on the use of military bases are honored.
Companies mentioned：北大西洋公約組織 (NATO)、路透社 (Reuters)
Xu Ruoxi, a pitcher for 福岡ソフトバンクホークス, has been sent down to the farm team after poor form in his most recent start. There are suggestions he may have lost confidence, and no return date has been set.
Companies mentioned：福岡ソフトバンクホークス、オリックス・バファローズ、埼玉西武ライオンズ
Original台湾の櫃買中心によると、2025年に350社の上場準備企業（興櫃公司）の総売上が4957億台湾ドルに達し、前年比97億台湾ドル増加しました。特にグリーンエネルギー環境産業と電子部品産業が顕著な成長を示し、11社が1株あたり利益10元以上を達成しました。
Companies mentioned：櫃買中心、和淞、貝爾威勒
Germany’s major parties—the Social Democratic Party, the Greens and the Left Party—announced a collective withdrawal from platform X, formerly Twitter, where hate speech and misinformation are rampant. They criticized the platform for failing to serve as a forum for rational public debate.
Companies mentioned：X (旧Twitter)
China’s stock market has risen in line with global markets, but the Shanghai Composite Index remains more than 2000 points below its historic high in 2007. Reports have described the market’s ups and downs under Xi Jinping’s administration and the government’s bailout measures since September 2024.
The US military said it sent 2 missile destroyers to the Persian Gulf to break through Iran’s blockade and that 2 US merchant ships had passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement followed claims that Iran had prevented US warships from entering.
Companies mentioned：路透社
In Taiwan’s 今彩539 draw No. 115109, 3 tickets won the first prize, receiving 8 million Taiwan dollars each. There were also 177 second-prize winners, and results were announced for the 3-Star and 4-Star games.
Companies mentioned：台彩公司
The results of Taiwan’s 威力彩 draw No. 115036 were announced, with no first- or second-prize winners. Hope is building for the next draw.
Amid Taipei’s worsening rat problem, a website called 見鼠地圖 Rat Radar has been developed to let residents report rat sightings and locations where poison bait has been placed. The map visualizes rat hotspots and the distribution of poison bait, helping residents with pets avoid hazardous areas.
Taiwanese picture books were exhibited for the first time at Japan’s Ueno no Mori Parent-Child Book Fair. With support from Taiwan’s Cultural Center in Japan under the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan became the fair’s first overseas nonprofit cultural organization to participate. More than 40 original picture books were displayed, attracting Japanese families through readings, autograph sessions and interactive experiences.
Taipei City upgraded its “育児減少工時計畫” work-hour reduction program for childcare to version 2.0, doubling subsidies for businesses to 200,000 yuan and extending the trial period through the end of December. More than 300 companies and 500 workers have benefited, supporting working parents.
Companies mentioned：台北農産、台北漁産、台北花卉、台北畜産、悠遊卡公司、台北捷運公司
友達光電 will unveil display technologies centered on Micro LED, including optical, sensor, AI-integrated and energy-saving innovations, at SID Display Week 2026. The company will showcase virtual reality integrated experiences combining AR and AI, as well as smart cockpits and interactive transparent displays, driving advances in display technology.
Companies mentioned：友達光電、達擎
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) strongly condemned as “an act of piracy” an attack by an Iranian drone on an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack occurred around the time the United States was due to begin escorting ships through the strait, as regional tensions rise amid stalled US-Iran peace talks.
Companies mentioned：アブダビ国家石油公司 (ADNOC)、英国海事貿易行動辦公室 (UKMTO)
Freight trains have derailed repeatedly in Lithuania, disrupting rail transport. State-owned railway operator LTG and the Justice Ministry have jointly launched an investigation, which is expected to take 1-2 months. Authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation.
Companies mentioned：LTG
Taiwan’s cultural and creative industries are expanding into Malaysia, showcasing digital content that combines original illustrations with AI technology at the Kuala Lumpur Illustration Art Expo. 17 Taiwanese companies are participating and have partnered with local publishers to establish “Taipei Corners.” The introduction of interactive AI generation technology is set to expand the influence of Taiwan’s creative sector across Southeast Asia.
Companies mentioned：松山文創園區、大將文化出版社、玩食藝術、馬來西亞漫畫協會
Amid concerns about the improper use of rat poison in Taipei, the city’s environmental protection chief said 3 reports of pets accidentally ingesting something were unrelated to rat poison. He said the poison was being applied with great care and pushed back against criticism from city councilors.
As industrial and educational ties between Taiwan and India deepen, Taiwanese teachers of Chinese in India are expanding their roles from language instructors to important bridges connecting Taiwanese companies with Indian talent. They teach Indian students about Taiwanese corporate culture and work ethic, while creating employment opportunities at Taiwanese companies.
Companies mentioned：拉加吉里社會科學學院 (Rajagiri College of Social Sciences)、拉加吉里商學院 (Rajagiri Business School)、印度理工學院甘地那加分校 (IIT Gandhinagar)、喜夫南達大學 (Shiv Nadar University)、聖吉特理工學院 (Saintgits College of Engineering)
Spectators at Taipei Dome sparked controversy during a Chinese Professional Baseball League game by turning on lights used for cheering, violating stadium rules. In response, the league issued reminders on fan etiquette for newcomers, including a ban on flashlights and restrictions on bringing in political slogans.
Companies mentioned：台鋼雄鷹、中信兄弟
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim met with a delegation from the Youth Division of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party visiting Taiwan. She stressed that close cooperation and deep friendship are an important foundation for addressing challenges as Taiwan and Japan face geopolitical and economic shifts, and expressed hope for continued deeper cooperation between the two sides.
Despite the United States announcing support for restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, ship traffic has not increased noticeably. A German shipping company continues to suspend voyages because procedures for safe passage remain unclear, while the industry awaits guidance on US actions.
Companies mentioned：MarineTraffic、ドイツ赫伯羅德輪船（Hapag-Lloyd）、美軍中央司令部（CENTCOM）、波羅的海國際航運公會（BIMCO）
Property sales and transfers in Taiwan’s 6 major cities totaled 15,685 units in April, the lowest figure for the same month in 8 years. Credit controls and funds flowing into the stock market are cited as the main causes, reinforcing a wait-and-see mood in the market.
Companies mentioned：台灣房屋集團趨勢中心、信義房屋不動產企研室、住商不動產企劃研究室
The Wall Street Journal reported that China’s “teapot refineries” are absorbing nearly all of Iran’s oil and serving as a source of funding for Iran. The United States is stepping up sanctions on these Chinese refineries to increase pressure on Iran.
Companies mentioned：華爾街日報 (ウォールストリートジャーナル)、中國恆力石化 (中国恒力石化)、聯合反對核子伊朗 (United Against Nuclear Iran)
A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a Dutch-flagged cruise ship has left 3 people dead and 3 showing symptoms. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the risk to the general public remains low and stressed there is no need to panic.
Companies mentioned：荷蘭泛海探險公司 (Oceanwide Expeditions)
Xu Ruoxi, a SoftBank pitcher in Japan’s professional baseball league, has taken losses after giving up a large number of runs in 2 consecutive games. In this game, he pitched 4 innings, allowing 14 hits and 7 runs. Japanese media reported that he shed tears of frustration.
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・バファローズ
The results of Taiwan’s 威力彩 draw No. 115036 were announced. The winning numbers in the first zone are 29, 36, 32, 21, 09 and 38, and the second-zone number is 02.
Companies mentioned：台彩 (台湾彩券)
The results of 今彩539 draw No. 115109 were announced, with winning numbers 08, 26, 39, 36 and 22. The 3-Star number was 652, and the 4-Star number was 7612.
Companies mentioned：台彩
Taiwan’s stock market closed above 40,000 points for the first time, ending at 40,705.14 and setting records for both its closing level and its gain. 10 high-priced stocks hit the daily upper limit.
Companies mentioned：信驊、聯發科、雍智科技、創意、精測、竑騰、智邦、昇達科、萬潤、波若威、台燿、台積電、台達電
Hsiao Ching-tien, chairman of the Changhua County branch of the Kuomintang, said he was considering 5 candidates for the next Changhua County magistrate, including New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan. He said he would respect the party’s central committee’s decision.
Companies mentioned：中國國民黨
China ordered 5 Chinese companies targeted by the United States with sanctions over their involvement in Iranian oil trade not to comply with the sanctions. The unprecedentedly forceful countermeasure signals a new confrontation between China and the United States.
Companies mentioned：恒力石化（大連）煉化公司、山東壽光魯清石化公司、山東金誠石化集團、河北鑫海化工集團、山東勝星化工公司、欧亜グループ (Eurasia Group)
Swedish prosecutors said they had arrested a Chinese captain on suspicion of possessing forged documents and violating navigation regulations after seizing a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
Actors Han Yu and Ke Shuyuan reunite in the new drama “A-Song and A-Nuan,” once again showing their effortless chemistry. Han Yu has hinted that, in addition to an emotionally rich performance, she will appear in a surprise period-costume scene, raising anticipation for the series.
The population of young people aged 20 to 29 in Beijing has nearly halved over the past 10 years, reports say, as young people leave the city due to shrinking opportunities, high living costs and a rigid household registration system.
Companies mentioned：經濟觀察報
The Taipei City Department of Environmental Protection plans to consolidate and publish information on rodent control in response to public concerns and to prevent children and pets from accidentally ingesting rodent poison. The move follows Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming’s proposal to disclose where poison is placed.
松大娛樂, the entertainment agency under Taiwan Television, has partnered with Thailand’s GMMTV to promote Taiwan-Thai entertainment exchanges. Thai fan-favorite pairing SeaKeen, girl group FELIZZ and boy group CLO’VER performed in Taipei and were moved to tears by fans’ support videos.
Companies mentioned：台視、松大娛樂、GMMTV
A cross-party delegation of political leaders from India is visiting Taiwan to learn about its development in areas including democracy, human rights, trade, science and technology, and education and culture, and to deepen friendly ties.
Original中華航空、長榮航空、星宇航空は5月の旅客燃油サーチャージを据え置き、4月発表の料金を維持します。各社は燃油コスト増加分をより多く吸収することになります。
Companies mentioned：中華航空、長榮航空、星宇航空、民航局、交通部、台灣中油公司
Delta Electronics’ Thai subsidiary has invested about US$32.5 million to acquire machinery and equipment. The move is part of a major expansion plan totaling about NT$14.18 billion, which includes rebuilding the Taoyuan plant, constructing a plant in Guanyin and increasing capital in its Indian subsidiary.
Companies mentioned：台達電 (Delta Electronics)、泰達電 (Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited)、Kurtz Ersa Asia Limited、Delta Electronics India (DIN)
The United States has announced a reduction of 5,000 U.S. troops stationed in Germany, prompting EU foreign policy chief Kallas to call the move “unexpected.” Kallas stressed that the presence of U.S. forces in Europe serves the interests of both Europe and the United States.
Companies mentioned：歐盟對外事務部
Original台湾株式市場は本日1778.51ポイント上昇し、外資系企業が4日連続の売り越しから669億台湾ドルを買い越し、過去6番目の高額を記録しました。特に元大高股息（0056）が買い越しトップとなり、台湾積体電路製造（TSMC）も大幅に上昇し、市場全体の時価総額を押し上げました。
Companies mentioned：元大高股息、鴻海、台積電、群創、華邦電、聯電、復華台灣科技優息、統一台股增長、旺宏、玉山金、台玻、彰銀
The suspended Kaohsiung-Matsu air route has resumed service with flights increased to 2 per week, and the specially painted aircraft “Matsu Time Machine” has entered service. The route is expected to make travel between southern Taiwan and Matsu more convenient and boost tourism.
Companies mentioned：華信航空
Iran claims it prevented U.S. warships from entering the Strait of Hormuz and said missiles struck a vessel, but the U.S. military denied the claim. The incident points to the possibility of a military clash amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran.
Companies mentioned：Axios、CNN、Fars news agency、米軍中央司令部
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has driven European jet fuel prices up to 2 times their previous level, leaving airlines with differing fortunes depending on whether they had fuel hedging strategies. Airlines with hedges have limited the impact, while those without them have faced significant flight cuts and lower profits.
Companies mentioned：国際エネルギー機関 (IEA)、ドイツ・ルフトハンザ、北欧航空 (SAS)、ライアンエアー (Ryanair)、フィンランド航空 (Finnair)、オランダロイヤル航空 (KLM)、ノルウェー航空 (Norwegian)、ウィズ・エアー (Wizz Air)、エア・バルティック (Air Baltic)、ノルウェー国営石油会社 (Equinor)、フランス興業銀行 (SocGen)、ネステ (Neste)
The 8th Indonesia Young Farmers Training Program in Taiwan has launched as part of Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy, with 50 young farmers selected by Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture departing for Taiwan. They will spend 1 year learning agricultural techniques and culture at leading Taiwanese farms and are expected to contribute to the agricultural sector after returning home.
Companies mentioned：駐印尼代表處、印尼農業部農業培訓中心
In response to Taipei’s severe rodent problem, 環境部 has proposed 4 measures, including centralized coordination by senior city officials, public disclosure of specific countermeasures, clear divisions of responsibility in public areas and science-based measures developed through expert meetings. Central and local governments aim to work together on long-term environmental management.
Companies mentioned：環境部、台北市政府環保局、化學物質管理署、環境管理署
At the 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 3 Tokyo event, Kiuchi Hyoga and Hatakeyama Sae each secured consecutive wins in the men’s and women’s championships. Both delivered dominant performances in challenging conditions with strong winds.
Companies mentioned：大東建託株式会社、一般社団法人全日本BMX連盟（JBMXF）、千葉県BMX協会、東京都BMX協会、公益財団法人日本自転車競技連盟（JCF）、千葉県自転車競技連盟、東京都自転車競技連盟、柏しょうなん夢ファーム、BMX Sarrians、弱虫ペダルサイクリングチーム、秩父BMX協会、神奈川県BMX協会、関西BMX競技連盟、東北BMX協会
Okayama University held its 2026 study abroad information session and sessions on summer language training and short-term overseas study, attracting about 130 students. As globalization advances, student interest in studying abroad is growing, and the university is supporting their international ambitions through a range of programs and services.
Companies mentioned：国立大学法人岡山大学、オーストラリア・アデレード大学、イギリス・シェフィールド大学、アメリカ・グアム大学、マレーシア・マラヤ大学、AUN（ASEAN University Network）国立六大学、サンノゼ州立大学
ケイ・デザイン’s “Crosspod Stand-Up Cane” has won a Bronze Award at Italy’s A' Design Award. It is the product’s 3rd international design award.
Companies mentioned：ケイ・デザイン
MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives has been selected for UNESCO’s Prix Versailles “World’s Most Beautiful Museums 2026” list. The Takanawa cultural facility, operated by the JR East Culture Foundation, has earned global recognition for its innovative architecture and commitment to sustainability.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人JR東日本文化創造財団、JR東日本建築設計、JR東日本コンサルタンツ、日本設計、日建設計、世界ベルサイユ賞機構
The music video for “OnyXXX,” a song by popular in-film group Black Onyx from the hit animated film “Cosmic Princess Kaguya!,” has been released on the official YouTube channel. After its exclusive global release on Netflix, the film also opened in theaters and became a major hit, surpassing 1 million admissions and 2 billion yen in box-office revenue.
Companies mentioned：Netflix、スタジオコロリド、スタジオクロマト
ABCラジオPodcast’s popular show “Ton Tsukatan Morimoto’s MC on Hiatus” will hold its first live event, “Ton Tsukatan Morimoto’s MC in Action vol.１,” in Tokyo on May 26. Lalande’s Nishida will join as a guest for a discussion on “What is a family home?” Tickets go on sale May 7, and an archived stream is also planned.
Companies mentioned：ABCラジオPodcast、TIGET、ZAIKO
reGretGirl will release its new song “Nichijo” digitally on May 13, 2026. The song is a commercial tie-in for “Yanagiya Anzu Oil,” marking the 2nd consecutive year of a collaboration. It will receive an advance broadcast on ZIP-FM on May 5, and Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka Quattro solo shows and a nationwide tour are also scheduled to begin in July and September.
Companies mentioned：柳屋本店、ZIP-FM