https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 98 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 96 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/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322766Thu, 07 May 2026 20:24:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台湾内政部は、築30年以上の住宅を対象とした「老宅延壽計画」の申請受付を5月中旬から開始すると発表しました。衛福部と経済部の補助金制度を統合し、ワンストップサービスで申請手続きを簡素化。高雄市と桃園市が先行して準備を進めています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322767Thu, 07 May 2026 20:22:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s export price index for April rose 18% year over year in U.S. dollar terms, its largest increase in 47 years, against the backdrop of the AI supply chain’s competitive advantage. The increase reflects soaring prices for electronic products amid strong AI demand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322772Thu, 07 May 2026 20:22:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei City’s Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.79% month over month in April. The main factors were the launch of spring and summer new-season products and a surge in fuel costs amid the situation in the Middle East. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322771Thu, 07 May 2026 20:19:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe ruling and opposition parties in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan have intensified their dispute over the board of Public Television Service (PTS). Kuomintang legislator Lo Ting-wei refused to question PTS Chairman Hu Yuan-hui and repeatedly called recesses, triggering heated exchanges between the parties. The legality of Hu’s position as chairman is at the center of the dispute. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322769Thu, 07 May 2026 20:19:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台湾の最高検察署検察総長である邢泰釗氏の任期満了に伴い、総統府は徐錫祥氏を代理検察総長に指名した。徐氏の正式な検察総長への任命は立法院で否決されたが、業務の空白期間を避けるため、代理として職務を遂行することになった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322776Thu, 07 May 2026 20:19:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA愛爾麗診所 has drawn controversy after presenting customers with a consent form waiving their civil and criminal claims when offering refunds over alleged hidden-camera filming. A consumer protection officer in New Taipei City said the form constitutes a settlement and could prevent lawsuits if signed, warning consumers to consider it carefully. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322768Thu, 07 May 2026 20:17:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAcer reported consolidated revenue of NT$72.423 billion, net income attributable to the parent company of NT$702 million, and earnings per share of NT$0.23 for the first quarter of 2026. Its PC business remained solid, with gaming and commercial PCs particularly driving growth. Acer aims to grow through flexible pricing and promotional strategies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322773Thu, 07 May 2026 19:58:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe global PCB industry is undergoing a structural shift as demand for AI computing grows. According to the Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA), the copper-clad laminate (CCL) market is seeing increases in both volume and prices, highlighting the competitiveness of Taiwanese manufacturers. Supply shortages have also emerged in high-end substrate materials previously dominated by Japanese companies, creating an opportunity for Taiwanese manufacturers to play a central role in the supply chain for high-speed materials and precision processing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322774Thu, 07 May 2026 19:57:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA国民党主席の鄭麗文氏が訪米し、トランプ氏に「反台独」発言を期待していることに対し、台湾の陸委会は「不支持台独」と「反台独」は異なり、国際社会に悪いシグナルを送ると警告した。陸委会は、中国共産党が台湾独立に反対していることが多くの問題の根源だと指摘している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322775Thu, 07 May 2026 19:57:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACheng Shin’s first-quarter results were boosted by strong AI demand, with revenue up 71.1% year over year to NT$7.107 billion and net income doubling to NT$1.335 billion. EPS reached a record NT$10.73. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322747Thu, 07 May 2026 19:55:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith strong performance from its core business and investments in 統一中控, 統一超, and 統一證券, Uni-President Enterprises posted record first-quarter revenue and net income. 統一中控 and 統一超 were particularly strong, each achieving record profits. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322748Thu, 07 May 2026 19:45:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission announced that domestic bank loans rose by a record NT$707.7 billion in March and that pretax profit for the first quarter reached a record NT$174.28 billion. The increases were mainly driven by growing funding needs among businesses and individuals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322749Thu, 07 May 2026 19:44:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本の自民党内で、麻生太郎副総裁を中心に、高市早苗首相を支持する議員グループ「国力研究会」（JiB）が結成されました。高市氏の憲法改正や皇室典範改正などの重要政策を強力に支援することを目的としています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322750Thu, 07 May 2026 19:44:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn a lawsuit over the Hualien Wanli hydropower project, the Morisaka community sought to overturn a decision by the Wanrong Township Office recognizing 3 other communities—Maribasi, Mataian, and Dajiahan—as affected communities. Taiwan’s Supreme Administrative Court overturned the first-instance ruling and ordered a remand, renewing questions about standing in the recognition of affected communities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322751Thu, 07 May 2026 19:41:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台鉄、雄獅旅遊、君品Collectionが連携する観光列車「鳴日廚房」の一日旅行プランが南澳に初停車し、漁村体験と組み合わせた内容が提供されます。9月には初めて結婚式列車として貸し切られ、費用は100万元以上となる予定です。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322752Thu, 07 May 2026 19:40:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese nursing organizations issued a joint statement opposing the inclusion of the three-shift nurse-to-patient ratio in medical institution standards with provisions for regular annual review and adjustment. They also strongly opposed allowing staff shortages to serve as grounds for exemption. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322753Thu, 07 May 2026 19:37:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Polish government has selected Foxconn as the strategic partner for its domestic electric vehicle project, Izera. It switched to a partnership with Foxconn amid concerns about technology transfers to Chinese companies. The plan is to establish an EV industry hub in southern Poland and use MIH open-platform technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322754Thu, 07 May 2026 19:37:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARegarding the frequent rat problem in Taipei, Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang said urban redevelopment was not the cause and urged the public not to misunderstand the causal relationship. The Ministry of Transportation will strictly supervise the management of construction sites, including urban redevelopment, and plans to incorporate rat control measures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322755Thu, 07 May 2026 19:33:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANan Ya PCB, a major IC substrate maker, announced that its net profit reached NT$1.308 billion in Q1, the highest level since Q3 2023. Against the backdrop of AI-driven growth in cloud and edge computing, it expects performance in 2026 to improve further compared with 2025. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322756Thu, 07 May 2026 19:32:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKao Chun-kuei, the elder who led the singing at the Thao ancestral spirit ceremony (Tungkariri Lus'an), died on April 24. The Bureau of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture awarded him a commendation in recognition of his contributions to passing on traditional culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322757Thu, 07 May 2026 19:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAExpectations of easing tensions in the Middle East and an influx of hot money pushed Taiwanese stocks above 42,000 points to a record high. The New Taiwan dollar also reached NT$31.409 against the U.S. dollar, its highest level in 2 months. Heavy foreign inflows have boosted the market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322719Thu, 07 May 2026 19:26:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Matsu National Scenic Area Administration announced that the Juguang Visitor Center had completed an upgrade integrating digital technology and island sustainability, enhancing the experience in its audiovisual room and reorganizing tourism information in its exhibition space. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322720Thu, 07 May 2026 19:25:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATwo stray dogs were attacked with a bow and arrows in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, and 1 died. Miaoli County police formed a special team and launched an investigation on suspicion of violating the Animal Protection Act. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322721Thu, 07 May 2026 19:23:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA house fire in Taiping District, Taichung, spread to 5 neighboring homes. Firefighters responded quickly and brought the fire under control; no one was injured or trapped. Fire authorities are investigating the cause. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322736Thu, 07 May 2026 19:22:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAパラグアイのペニャ大統領が台湾を訪問し、訪問途中に米国でホンジュラスのアスフラ大統領と会談した際、台湾とパラグアイのパートナーシップを参考にすることを強く勧めました。アスフラ大統領も両国の協力経験に強い関心を示しました。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322722Thu, 07 May 2026 19:22:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer Chinese Defense Ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were sentenced by a military court at first instance to death with a 2-year reprieve on corruption charges. Both were also sentenced to life imprisonment, with no possibility of parole. China’s system of suspended death sentences applies in their cases. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322718Thu, 07 May 2026 19:22:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe looksmaxxing movement, which puts primacy on appearance, is spreading among young men in Europe and the United States, with more cases of extreme behavior. Originating in incel communities, it aims to achieve social success and attractiveness to potential partners through improving one’s appearance, but it has also been linked to high-risk behavior, misogyny and racism. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322723Thu, 07 May 2026 19:20:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHon Hai announced that it had entered into a strategic partnership with Poland’s state-owned electric vehicle company EMP and would assess the possibility of establishing an electric vehicle manufacturing and research and development center in Poland. The move will accelerate the development of clean-energy mobility solutions in Europe. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322724Thu, 07 May 2026 19:20:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFrance’s National Assembly passed a bill simplifying procedures for returning cultural property illegally acquired from other countries. China hopes this will help track and recover cultural artifacts taken abroad, including items looted from the Old Summer Palace by Anglo-French forces in 1860. China’s Foreign Ministry said it would cooperate with France. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322725Thu, 07 May 2026 19:17:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA泰雅族の口述伝統「Lmuhuw na Tayal“Bngciq”（大豹群）」の保存者である楊崇德氏が72歳で逝去しました。文化部は、長年にわたり口述伝統の保存と継承に尽力した楊氏に対し、旌揚状を授与する予定です。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322726Thu, 07 May 2026 19:16:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA紡織大手儒鴻は第1四半期に過去3番目に高い1株あたり6.69台湾ドルの利益を計上し、売上高と純利益が前年同期比および前期比で増加した。製品構成の最適化と高利益率の受注が貢献し、第2四半期も成長が続くと見込んでいる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322734Thu, 07 May 2026 19:11:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei Veterans General Hospital has introduced radioligand therapy (RLT), with positive results for patients with neuroendocrine tumors. RLT precisely targets cancer cells with fewer side effects, offering a breakthrough treatment and a new option for patients with limited conventional treatment choices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322727Thu, 07 May 2026 19:10:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAutomation equipment maker LNC Technology decided to invest up to NT$480 million in a cash capital increase by its affiliate LNC Engineering, strengthening the group’s expansion into key components for humanoid robots and its long-term development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322728Thu, 07 May 2026 19:07:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe musical “Boss—A Bowl of Yangchun Noodles!” is being staged at the Air Force Command Headquarters Theater. Set in Taipei in the 80s, it tells the story of a noodle-shop owner, weaving in radio programs, Mandarin-language classics and the demolished Chung Hua Mall to recreate the everyday life and warmth of Taipei at the time. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322729Thu, 07 May 2026 19:07:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign investors were net buyers in Taiwan’s stock market for 4 consecutive days, investing NT$46.4 billion in ETFs, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and 鴻海精密工業. Taiwanese stocks consequently reached a record high, with analysts saying growth in the AI industry is driving the market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322730Thu, 07 May 2026 19:06:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADozens of men in white broke into the home of former legislator Tseng Tsai-mei-tsu, injuring 6 people, including Tseng. Yunlin County police believe the incident stemmed from an argument fueled by alcohol. They have detained 10 suspects and are continuing their investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322731Thu, 07 May 2026 19:06:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s 中央銀行 announced that the 28th public auction of banknotes with special serial numbers will begin on May 21. The previous 27 auctions have generated cumulative net proceeds of more than NT$87.48 million for the national treasury. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322732Thu, 07 May 2026 19:05:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taipei District Prosecutors Office launched a “bribery-investigation tour” to step up vote-buying investigations ahead of the year-end local elections. Prosecutors visited 新北市警察局新店分局 and held a discussion with police officers, sharing investigative priorities and experience and boosting morale. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322733Thu, 07 May 2026 19:03:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFour Chinese coast guard vessels entered waters near Kinmen. Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration’s Kinmen-Matsu-Penghu Branch said China was using the fishing moratorium to disguise “law enforcement patrols” and conduct “gray-zone harassment” in Kinmen waters. The Coast Guard Administration said it would continue monitoring and driving away the vessels to safeguard national sovereignty and maritime security. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322735Thu, 07 May 2026 19:01:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council said that in April, 2 civil servants traveling in mainland China were questioned by local national security officials for 2–4 hours. The questioning took place in a hotel late at night, and their personal information and mobile phone contents were inspected. The council urged civil servants to be aware of the risks of traveling to mainland China. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322692Thu, 07 May 2026 18:56:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.74% year over year in April, its highest level in 1 year excluding Lunar New Year effects. Fuel costs rose 13.6%, their biggest increase in 4 years, amid soaring international energy prices driven by the situation in the Middle East. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322701Thu, 07 May 2026 18:56:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAParaguayan President Peña received an honorary doctorate from 台湾科技大学. He said the Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology was an important strategic investment in Paraguay’s transformation and emphasized the importance of national development through education. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322695Thu, 07 May 2026 18:56:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn employee of the Changhua County Animal Disease Control Center was assaulted and injured by the son of a dog’s owner during a dog seizure operation. The deputy county magistrate visited the employee in hospital, and the center said it would pursue legal accountability to uphold the authority of public officials. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322694Thu, 07 May 2026 18:56:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council said the Chinese Communist Party was using measures such as halting transactions and freezing bank accounts to pressure Taiwanese companies into supporting the “one China principle.” It believes the dismissal of the interior minister’s nephew by a Taiwanese company in China was also part of this coercion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322691Thu, 07 May 2026 18:55:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGolden Melody Award-winning singer Tseng Hsin-mei and singer Kang Kang will perform at the cruise ship’s “Summer Music Festival at Sea.” After Kang Kang suggested that Tseng might retire, she firmly denied it and revealed that she had lost 10 kg. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322693Thu, 07 May 2026 18:44:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMemory module maker 創見資訊 announced that its after-tax net profit in Q1 2025 reached NT$8.122 billion, far exceeding its profit for all of the previous year. The company attributed the result to a structural memory shortage and stable supply amid a surge in AI demand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322704Thu, 07 May 2026 18:42:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARuling and opposition party caucuses in the Legislative Yuan held 4 rounds of talks on the draft special defense bill but failed to reach agreement. Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu said the matter would be handled in accordance with the rules. The draft has already passed a consultation freeze of more than 1 month. The Kuomintang caucus plans to hold a caucus meeting tomorrow to discuss whether to take up the draft at tomorrow’s Legislative Yuan session. The caucus has proposed a NT$380 billion + N plan, while some legislators support NT$800 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322696Thu, 07 May 2026 18:42:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Japanese government plans to establish a National Intelligence Bureau as early as July to gather and analyze information, with an initial staff of 700. It will actively recruit private-sector talent with expertise in AI, cybersecurity and foreign languages to strengthen foreign intelligence analysis and countermeasures against disinformation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322697Thu, 07 May 2026 18:42:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWafer foundry UMC announced that it had spent NT$375 million to repurchase 4,166 shares of its own stock for transfer to employees. The company forecasts that wafer shipments will rise by 7% to 9% in Q2 and that average selling prices will also increase; it plans to adjust foundry prices in the second half of the year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322698Thu, 07 May 2026 18:41:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAServer manufacturer Wiwynn reported first-quarter consolidated revenue of NT$276.508 billion, up 62% year over year; after-tax net profit of NT$14.114 billion, up 44.1%; and EPS of NT$75.95. All were records for the same period. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322699Thu, 07 May 2026 18:36:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAConstruction has begun on the “No. 7 Skybridge” in Hsinchu City, Taiwan. The bridge will link Puding 2nd Road with the east side of Ciyun Road, improving the area's pedestrian network and easing traffic congestion by connecting residential areas, commercial districts and everyday routes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322700Thu, 07 May 2026 18:35:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's Ministry of Finance National Treasury Administration announced that the deadline to collect the NT$10,000 cash payment for the general public ended on April 30, and more than 23.36 million people had received it. Parents of newborns born in April may apply by May 22. The administration urged about 2,700 households that have not collected the payment to complete the process soon. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322702Thu, 07 May 2026 18:34:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe aging track at Daguang Elementary School in Pingtung County officially reopened after 5 months of construction. The county government has been advancing its track improvement program since 2021. Work has been completed at 85 schools so far, and improvements at all schools in the county are scheduled to be finished by 2029. The project provides a safe and healthy exercise environment for children and local residents. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322703Thu, 07 May 2026 18:32:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Hualien District Agricultural Research and Extension Station under the Ministry of Agriculture announced new processing technology for kumquats, developing fruit puree and syrup. The products extend kumquats' shelf life and allow them to be used in a wider range of products. The station is partnering with Jiaoxi Township Farmers' Association to promote processed ingredients and products made from Yilan kumquats. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322705Thu, 07 May 2026 18:27:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAsian stock markets, including Taipei, Tokyo and Seoul, rose amid easing tensions in the Middle East, hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and gains in U.S. technology stocks driven by AI demand. International crude oil prices continued to fall. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322706Thu, 07 May 2026 18:26:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATainan City and Kanazawa signed an agreement to promote tourism and cultural exchanges. The agreement is expected to strengthen their friendship and mutual development, and Kanazawa will become Tainan's 63rd international sister city. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322649Thu, 07 May 2026 18:26:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVendors at Hsinchu's Zhufeng Fish Market complain of high rent—30,000 yuan a month for less than 3 ping—and water fees of 25 yuan per unit。New Power Party City Councilor Lin Yen-fu urges the city government to lower the charges。The city government says fees are handled by 新竹區漁會 and that it will continue providing guidance and assistance, and has begun upgrading facilities。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322655Thu, 07 May 2026 18:26:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA customer found phoenix cakes sold at a Kaohsiung fresh-food supermarket bearing “dual” expiration dates, with suspected tampering。After an inspection confirmed the issue, the business removed the products and offered refunds。The case will be referred to the district prosecutors office to determine whether illicit profits were involved。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322650Thu, 07 May 2026 18:25:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANational Taipei University of Technology (NTUT) announced that all 17 of its colleges and departments had passed accreditation by the Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (IEET), and that 11 of its bachelor's programs had received the European engineering education quality certification, the EUR-ACE® Label, for up to 6 years. The results demonstrate that NTUT's engineering education meets international standards. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322651Thu, 07 May 2026 18:22:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's 運動部 (Ministry of Sports) announced that, following the establishment of its Athletes' Committee last September, it has issued a model set of organizational rules for professional committees at designated sports organizations. The rules are intended to strengthen fairness and transparency in association operations by optimizing selection and training, coaching, refereeing and disciplinary committees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322652Thu, 07 May 2026 18:22:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322656Thu, 07 May 2026 18:21:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith guidance from hitting coordinator Peterson, the Chinese Professional Baseball League's 味全龍隊 has significantly improved its stolen-base success rate. Focusing on raising players' baseball IQ, the team has recorded 36 successful steals and just 5 failures this season, the best mark in the league. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322662Thu, 07 May 2026 18:21:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARenowned Taiwanese screenwriter and director Wu Nien-jen provided narration without charge for director Liang Chieh-teh's film “Fly! Mountain Hawk.” This is his 三rd unpaid collaboration, and Wu praised the director's contributions to ecological films, saying, “Being needed is an honor.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322653Thu, 07 May 2026 18:19:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Central Weather Administration said a front passing over Taiwan tomorrow (the 8th), followed by strengthening northeasterly monsoon winds, is expected to bring rain to northern and eastern Taiwan. Heavy rain is possible, particularly in the greater Taipei area and the east. The weather is expected to stabilize from the 10th and remain so through the 14th. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322654Thu, 07 May 2026 18:19:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATseng Wen-chun, a first-year student at National Taitung University, returned to gymnastics to honor his late mentor and won 3 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals, 7 in total, at the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games, becoming the event's top medalist。National Taitung University's gymnastics, judo, wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, swimming and track and field teams also performed well。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322670Thu, 07 May 2026 18:13:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe DPP's China Affairs Department condemned the Chinese government for pressuring Taiwanese companies to dismiss Yan Wen-chun, the nephew of Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang, calling it “a renewed escalation of transnational repression.” It said the move was political intimidation of Taiwanese businesses and a modern version of collective punishment that extends pressure to family members. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322657Thu, 07 May 2026 18:12:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn the Core Pacific City case, former Taipei Deputy Mayor Peng Cheng-sheng and former Taipei City Urban Planning Commission executive secretary Shao Hsiu-pei received suspended sentences for profiteering。Neither prosecutors nor the 2 defendants appealed, making the suspended sentences final。Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je was sentenced to 17 years in prison under the Anti-Corruption Act, and prosecutors have appealed。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322667Thu, 07 May 2026 18:11:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire broke out at an appliance store in West District, Taichung City. One person was rescued and was unharmed. An initial investigation suggests a radio battery may have caused the fire, and the cause is still under investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322672Thu, 07 May 2026 18:11:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Taipei Children's Arts Festival will run from June 30 to August 6, with 31 international groups presenting 34 productions and 169 performances across Taipei's 12 administrative districts. Wang Wen-yi, chair of the Taipei Performing Arts Center, urged residents to switch into “kid mode” and explore the city through art. A variety of workshops and performances have been planned, with an emphasis on inclusion and participation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322658Thu, 07 May 2026 18:09:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Hsinchu County chapter of the DPP announced that registration for its Zhubei City councilor nomination closes on May 8。Zhubei City has been divided into 2 electoral districts for the first time, with 1 nominee in the first district and 4 in the second。If no agreement is reached, a primary poll will be held。Incumbent councilors and several city representatives have announced their candidacies, making the race highly competitive。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322659Thu, 07 May 2026 18:06:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapanese model and actress Ai Tominaga, 43, announced that she gave birth to her second child on May 7. It is her first childbirth in more than 20 years, since the birth of her son in 2005. She shared her joy on Instagram and expressed gratitude for overcoming the anxiety associated with having a child at an older age. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322660Thu, 07 May 2026 18:06:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Yilan County government imposed its first fine under an ordinance prohibiting cars and motorcycles from entering bicycle paths on levees. The measure aims to protect cyclists and improve traffic order. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322671Thu, 07 May 2026 18:06:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe total market capitalization of Taiwan's stock market topped NT$148 trillion, setting a new record. The 3 major stocks Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Delta Electronics and MediaTek account for more than 50% of the market capitalization of listed companies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322669Thu, 07 May 2026 18:06:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322661Thu, 07 May 2026 18:04:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing allegations of covert filming at 愛爾麗診所, the Taiwan Healthcare Reform Foundation said recordings in examination rooms require the consent of both doctors and patients. It called on 衛生福利部 to clearly regulate recording practices and thoroughly inspect medical institutions nationwide. The foundation emphasized that inappropriate recording violates patients' privacy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322663Thu, 07 May 2026 18:03:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADPP spokesperson Lin Chuyin urged the KMT and the TPP to support the Executive Yuan's proposed NT$1.25 trillion defense budget over 8 years, after negotiations on a special defense bill in the Legislative Yuan failed to reach agreement. She said the plan would strengthen defense capabilities and develop domestic industries, generating NT$400 billion in output and creating 90,000 jobs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322648Thu, 07 May 2026 18:03:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn May 7, 2026, 中央社 reported economic news from Southeast Asian countries. The stories included Vietnam's economic growth target, increased electricity exports from Laos to Vietnam, housing loan preferences in Singapore, a decline in the Philippines' GDP, efforts to promote aquaculture in Myanmar, financial risks accompanying increased instant payments in Malaysia, Thailand's consideration of lifting its oil export ban, and approval of investment plans in Cambodia. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322664Thu, 07 May 2026 18:02:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA射箭世界盃上海站の反曲弓混双で、台湾代表の湯智鈞と風佑築ペアが16強でイスラエルに1対5で敗退した。湯智鈞は個人資格賽で1位だったが、混双では思わぬ敗戦。男団も16強でイスラエルに、女団も8強で中国に敗れ、メダル獲得はならなかった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322665Thu, 07 May 2026 18:02:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADespite signs of easing tensions between the United States and Iran, the Formosa Plastics Group forecast that petrochemical product prices would remain high in the second quarter, as petrochemical plants in the Middle East will be difficult to restore quickly. Taiwan's 4 major petrochemical companies expect their second-quarter results to improve. Nan Ya in particular pointed to rising demand for electronic materials driven by AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322666Thu, 07 May 2026 18:01:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA半導体・光電材料サプライヤーの崇越は、第1四半期の純利益が前年同期比4割増の13.2億元、1株当たり利益が6.86元と過去最高を記録しました。AIとHPCの需要増が牽引し、2026年には過去最高益を更新する見込みです。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322668Thu, 07 May 2026 17:59:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAnimal protection groups said transporting live animals in Taiwan Railway (TRA) baggage cars amounts to cruelty, claiming that as many as 1 million animals are handled as cargo each year. TRA said it would present improvement measures within 1 month, taking animal welfare, public health and feasibility into account. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322601Thu, 07 May 2026 17:55:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAmendments to the Civil Servants Election and Recall Act and the Presidential and Vice Presidential Election and Recall Act passed an initial review in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, and the voting age is expected to be lowered from 20 to 18. Youth groups welcomed the decision and called on the Executive Yuan to implement it promptly. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322602Thu, 07 May 2026 17:53:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 North Coast Mazu Cultural Festival will be held from May 16 to June 1, combining international exchange with local culture. In particular, 36 Southeast Asian international students from 致理科技大學 will take part as “36 attendants,” experiencing the North Coast's historic Mazu culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322607Thu, 07 May 2026 17:52:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAスリランカ警察が首都コロンボでインターネット詐欺センターを摘発し、中国とベトナム籍を中心に外国人231人を逮捕しました。容疑者の多くは観光ビザで入国し不法就労していたことが判明しています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322603Thu, 07 May 2026 17:50:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's 交通部 announced plans to extend and improve Highways 61 and 62 as part of efforts to develop the expressway network. The wide-ranging projects will involve investment of more than NT$350 billion. Highway 61 will be extended south to Kaohsiung, while Highway 62 will be extended east to Yilan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322604Thu, 07 May 2026 17:44:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA video related to the death of a female police officer in a traffic accident in Tainan City is suspected of having been altered using AI. 台南市政府警察局 said it retained the original video file and emphasized that it would not be affected by the altered video circulating online. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322605Thu, 07 May 2026 17:43:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVice President Hsiao Bi-khim met with a delegation of New Zealand lawmakers and expressed hope for further cooperation between the two countries in cultural exchanges. Performances by the National Symphony Orchestra and Taiwu Ancient Ballads Singing Group were also presented. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322606Thu, 07 May 2026 17:42:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn Taoyuan City, a man surnamed Xu was sentenced in the first trial to 9 years and 2 months in prison for assault causing death after beating a drunk man surnamed Jin to death in a park. The defendant claimed self-defense, but the claim was rejected based on surveillance camera footage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322608Thu, 07 May 2026 17:39:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA woman surnamed Zhou, who killed her mother in Changhua County last year, was sentenced by 彰化地方法院 to 12 years and 6 months in prison for killing an ascendant relative, and 3 years and 6 months of protective custody. She had been arrested on suspicion of strangling her mother and injuring her with a knife after an argument. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322609Thu, 07 May 2026 17:38:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe TSO Taipei Symphony Orchestra will give the Taiwan premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s Symphony No. 3, “Kaddish,” conducted by its laureate conductor, Eliahu Inbal. The work raises questions about faith and the meaning of existence, and the performance is going ahead after being postponed because of the epidemic. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322610Thu, 07 May 2026 17:35:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKeelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang announced that he had completed treatment for influenza B, been discharged from Taipei Veterans General Hospital and begun recovering at home. Mayor Hsieh stressed that he would keep city government operations moving and work even harder once he had recovered. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322611Thu, 07 May 2026 17:35:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to Taipei City’s installation of negative-pressure smoking rooms, the Taiwan Alliance for a Smoke-Free Environment said that promoting a “smoke-free city” should begin with a complete indoor smoking ban, followed by strict enforcement of designated outdoor smoking areas. It said negative-pressure smoking rooms cannot completely prevent secondhand smoke and emphasized the importance of smoking cessation support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322612Thu, 07 May 2026 17:32:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter a pinhole camera was found at 愛爾麗診所’s New Taipei Banqiao branch, 4 branches in Taipei City were also inspected. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office began an investigation and later decided to jointly investigate the case with the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260507-18/index-en-p2.html#n322613Thu, 07 May 2026 17:31:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Ministry of Labor announced a policy to make recruitment fees for migrant workers in manufacturing and fishing “zero” within 3 years. The policy is part of the Taiwan-U.S. trade agreement and aims to ease employers’ costs and reduce the number of migrant workers who go missing.