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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management filed its 16th annual securities report, detailing the investment trust's financial position and investment policy.
BlackRock Japan Co., Ltd. disclosed an annual securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts for the 4th period, from August 10, 2025, to February 9, 2026. The report provides information on the financial position and investment performance for the same period.
Asset Management One Co., Ltd. disclosed an annual securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts for the 23rd period, from February 8, 2025, to February 9, 2026. The report provides information on the financial position and investment performance for the same period.
Asset Management One filed its 19th annual securities report, detailing the investment trust's financial position and investment policy.
Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed its 29th annual securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. The reporting period runs from August 13, 2025, to February 10, 2026, and the report transparently discloses the company's financial position and investment performance.
Chugin Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed its 14th annual securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. The reporting period runs from February 11, 2025, to February 10, 2026, and the report transparently discloses the company's financial position and investment performance.
ピクテ・ジャパン株式会社 filed its 42nd annual securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. The reporting period runs from August 13, 2025, to February 10, 2026, and the report transparently discloses the company's financial position and investment performance.
Asset Management One Co., Ltd. filed its 6th annual securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. The reporting period runs from February 11, 2025, to February 9, 2026, and the report transparently discloses the company's financial position and investment performance.
Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed its 3rd annual securities report on beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. The reporting period runs from February 11, 2025, to February 9, 2026. It discloses the company's financial position and investment performance.
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan reviewed a draft special defense ordinance concerning military purchases from the United States, and the Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party jointly submitted a budget proposal totaling 780 billion Taiwan dollars. The move aims to strengthen Taiwan's defense capabilities and deepen ties with the United States.
Original屏東の「盧家愛文芒果」が、1個約800台湾ドル（約3700円）で日本の伊勢丹百貨店に進出しました。三代目の盧旺昇氏が、高品質な愛文マンゴーを栽培し、国内外の市場を開拓しています。
Companies mentioned：伊勢丹百貨店、思慕昔、麻古茶坊、家樂福
Taiwan Railway will implement a major timetable revision starting July 1, adjusting the schedules of 653 trains. The changes aim to improve the efficiency of through-train services on the Western Line, increase services during commuter hours, and strengthen transport capacity between the northern and Yilan sections of the Eastern Line.
Companies mentioned：台鐵公司
China's Foreign Ministry again demanded the retraction of remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last November concerning a “Taiwan contingency.” Relations between Japan and China have deteriorated since the remarks, and channels for dialogue have been disrupted.
Companies mentioned：東京電視台、日經中文網、共同社
Due to reconstruction work on the Chishang Bridge on Provincial Highway 9, the flood-control road beneath the bridge will be subject to traffic restrictions from today through the 11th. Vehicles can detour via the access road to Chishang Bridge.
Companies mentioned：交通部公路局關山工務段、南區養護工程分局
Taiwan's men's team defeated Sweden at the World Team Table Tennis Championships, led by a strong performance from Lin Yun-Ju, and advanced to the semifinals. The team will face Japan and aims to improve on its best-ever result. Lin scored 2 points, securing a medal for the team.
Companies mentioned：中央社、国際卓球総会 (ITTF)
The boys' volleyball team from Taichung Second Senior High School overcame injuries to key players and the end of its winning streak to claim its 6th consecutive title in the 114 academic year's high school Division II volleyball league, thanks to its coach's guidance and tactical adjustments. After a slump, the players regained the championship with emotional support and well-chosen tactics.
Companies mentioned：中央社
An employee of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London was convicted of violating Britain's National Security Act. The Hong Kong government said it “firmly opposes all false accusations against the SAR government and the London Economic and Trade Office.” The case points to increased scrutiny of Hong Kong's overseas activities and its impact on Hong Kong pro-democracy activists in Britain.
The Taiwan Tourism Administration's New York office and Japan's Okinawa Culture, Tourism and Sports Promotion Division held a joint promotional event in New York, aiming to attract tourists from North America for the 2026 “Taiwan × Okinawa: One Trip, Two Destinations” campaign. This is the first joint tourism promotion initiative by the 2 regions.
Companies mentioned：中央社、華航 (チャイナエアライン)、長栄 (エバー航空)、日航 (日本航空)
Zhang Anjiang, deputy mayor of Chongqing and head of the city's Public Security Bureau, reportedly died suddenly on May 7, 2026. An official statement attributed his death to a “sudden illness,” but details remain unclear, prompting various speculation among the public.
Companies mentioned：中央社、香港星島日報
Colombian singer Shakira released a preview video for “Dai Dai,” the new official theme song of the 2026 World Cup. Filmed at Brazil's Maracanã Stadium, the video was released ahead of the song's official launch on May 14.
Companies mentioned：国際サッカー連盟 (FIFA)
According to Semafor, the Trump administration has invited CEOs of major companies including NVIDIA, Apple and Boeing to join next week's visit to China. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said he would be “greatly honored” if invited. The visit is expected to bring major orders from China, particularly for Boeing.
Companies mentioned：Semafor、輝達 (NVIDIA)、蘋果 (Apple)、埃克森美孚 (ExxonMobil)、波音 (Boeing)、高通 (Qualcomm)、黑石集團 (Blackstone)、花旗集團 (Citigroup)、Visa
Original家樂福（Carrefour）は食品安全と産地基準の向上に対応するため、契約栽培比率を8〜9割に引き上げました。これにより、農家の収入安定と夏季フルーツ（スイカ、マンゴー、パッションフルーツ）の安定供給を図り、有機・産銷履歴商品の割合も増やしています。
Companies mentioned：統一、家樂福
Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said the Legislative Yuan may vote on the draft special defense bill today, and urged the Kuomintang to respect the autonomy of its caucus and avoid hindering the independent development of the defense industry. He stressed the importance of upgrading Taiwan’s military industry and its role in the international democratic supply chain.
PCB maker 精成科 announced plans to make its subsidiary 台湾精星 a 100% wholly owned subsidiary through a share swap. The move will allow 精成科 to leverage 台湾精星’s foothold in the new energy vehicle supply chain, expand its customer base in the automotive business and strengthen its global automotive market presence.
Companies mentioned：台灣精星
With the Philippines acting as mediator, the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand held a trilateral meeting on border issues on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit and reached a partial agreement. Philippine President Marcos stressed that both countries had shown a positive attitude toward a peaceful resolution.
In the first ruling since Britain’s National Security Act took effect, former Hong Kong police officer 袁松彪 and former British police officer 衛志樑 were convicted of conducting intelligence-gathering activities for the Hong Kong and Beijing authorities. 衛志樑 was also charged with misconduct in public office, and the British government has been urged to review the privileges of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office.
Companies mentioned：香港駐ロンドン経済貿易代表部、香港監察 (Hong Kong Watch)
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted 13 people, including 威京集團 chairman 沈慶京, on suspicion of violating the Securities and Exchange Act in a land transaction involving 京華城, and sought a total of 26 years in prison for 沈慶京. The land was acquired for NT$37.2 billion by 鼎越開發, a subsidiary of 中石化.
Companies mentioned：威京集團、中石化、鼎越開發、京華城
Taiwan’s pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale opened with a grand ceremony, drawing attention to artist Li Yifan’s 60-minute black comedy video work, “鬱卒的平面.” The work upends the boundary between horror and comedy and explores “hellish memes” in the digital age, showcasing Taiwan’s distinctive creativity to the world.
Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration issued high-temperature alerts for Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung, where temperatures are expected to exceed 36 degrees. Meteorologist Wu Derong said the north would see rain and cooler weather this weekend, while Typhoon No. 5, Hagupit, is expected to have no impact on Taiwan and weaken into a tropical depression.
Nvidia has paid Corning an additional advance of several billion dollars to support construction of new factories in the United States, on top of a previously announced equity investment. The move aims to increase production capacity for fiber-optic cables used in data centers by 10 times.
Companies mentioned：輝達 (Nvidia)、康寧 (Corning)、路透社 (Reuters)、CNBC
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Companies mentioned：中国人民解放軍 (CCP People's Liberation Army)、台湾国防部 (Taiwan Ministry of National Defense)
Former U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Matt Pottinger and others urged Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan to consider lessons from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East when reviewing the draft special defense bill. Expressing concern over the Kuomintang’s push to reduce the defense budget, they argued that key items such as drone manufacturing and missile defense should be included to strengthen Taiwan’s deterrence.
Original半導体晶圓光感濾光片製程代工廠の耀穎光電が本日、1株53元で上場し、株価は270%急騰しました。同社は2003年設立で、半導体図形光学代工を主業務とし、2025年の総売上は4.26億台湾ドル、純利益は4486万台湾ドルでした。
After major U.S. stock indexes fell, Taiwan’s stock market opened down more than 240 points today, while shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) came under pressure below NT$2,300. With the electronics and semiconductor sectors weakening, funds are flowing into traditional industries.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、台達電 (Delta Electronics)、聯發科 (MediaTek)
Taipei’s stock market opened today with the TAIEX down 47.75 points at 41,886.03. Trading volume was NT$11.124 billion.
Companies mentioned：中央社
Original台北外為市場において、新台湾ドルは米ドルに対し3.1分安の1米ドル＝31.44元で取引を開始した。取引区間は31.465元から31.44元で推移した。
Companies mentioned：中央社
Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized FIFA World Cup ticket prices as too high, saying he would not pay even $1,000 to watch a group-stage match involving the U.S. team. His comments came as FIFA faces pressure over ticket prices.
Companies mentioned：FIFA、The New York Post、Football Supporters Europe
At the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships, Taiwan’s men’s team beat Sweden 3-2 to reach the semifinals, securing at least a bronze medal, with Lin Yun-ju scoring 2 wins.
Companies mentioned：國際桌球總會 (ITTF)
Taiwan’s representative in Chicago, Lei Yen-feng, wrote an article for U.S. media calling for support for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO). He opposed what he called misinterpretations of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and World Health Assembly Resolution 25.1, and highlighted Taiwan’s contributions to healthcare and leadership in digital health.
Following President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini, the European Parliament’s Formosa Club expressed support for Taiwan’s right to overfly other countries and its participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung thanked European lawmakers for emphasizing flight safety and democratic values.
Clashes broke out between the United States and Iran, but Iran said the situation had returned to normal, while President Trump also said the ceasefire was in effect, seeking to calm the situation. Both sides accused each other of carrying out attacks.
Companies mentioned：路透社 (Reuters)、美國廣播公司 (ABC)、伊朗新聞電視台 (Press TV)
After U.S. semiconductor stocks fell and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 2.72%, analysts said Taiwan’s stock market could enter a correction after a sharp rally. Major indexes retreated from record highs, with concerns that the market had become overheated.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、國巨 (Yageo)、緯穎 (Wiwynn)、創見資訊 (Transcend Information)
Former President Trump said 3 U.S. Navy destroyers had come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz but passed through unharmed, while the Iranian attackers suffered heavy losses. He also urged Iran to reach an agreement soon, warning of further attacks if it did not comply.
The AI boom is driving up semiconductor stocks in Asia, with markets in Taiwan and South Korea especially active. Companies including 台積電, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are playing key roles in the AI supply chain and attracting investor interest.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、三星電子 (Samsung Electronics)、SK海力士 (SK Hynix)、輝達 (Nvidia)、富邦投信、木星資產管理公司 (Jupiter Asset Management)
The European pro-Taiwan lawmakers’ group 福爾摩沙俱樂部 issued a statement supporting Taiwan, and Taiwan’s representative to the EU, Hsieh Chih-wei, expressed gratitude for the strong support from the international community. The statement strongly opposed China’s weaponization of “overflight rights” and stressed that Taiwan is not internationally isolated.
Lin Ching-lun, chair of the Asia-Pacific Center of the World Taiwanese Associations Joint Foundation, attended the UN Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals. He voiced concern about data concentration and the unequal distribution of AI resources, and stressed that Taiwan has broad influence beyond AI chips, including in the circular economy and public health.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、輝達 (NVIDIA)
President Lai Ching-te congratulated Pope Leo XIV on the 1st anniversary of his election, sending a message on behalf of the people and government of Taiwan. He stressed that Taiwan, guided by the values of freedom and human dignity, would work with the Holy See to help maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait through the “Four Pillars for Peace Action Plan.”
Paraguay’s president defended diplomatic relations with Taiwan and sought cooperation in high-tech industries, while Taiwan stocks hit a record high. Major domestic and international stories also included allegations involving pinhole cameras, a submarine’s trial voyage, the detention in China of people connected to Taiwanese businesses, rising prices amid tensions in the Middle East, U.S.-Iran negotiations and a corruption ruling against China’s former defense minister.
Companies mentioned：中央社、台積電、台達電、聯發科、愛爾麗診所、台船公司、行政院大陸委員會、行政院主計總處、台塑化