45 received, 45 listed, 2 sources
One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 34 items from 1 source; Japan, 11 items from 1 source.
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Iran is deploying a “mosquito fleet” in the Strait of Hormuz, using small, highly maneuverable armed vessels and asymmetric tactics to challenge more powerful navies and disrupt shipping. The strategy aims to raise navigation risks and apply economic pressure while avoiding direct confrontation.
Companies mentioned：中央社、今日商業
Artist 王君豪 held a birthday fan meeting and performed his original song AISHITERU, dedicated to his late grandmother. He said the song expresses his feelings for her and the memories they shared, and that it usually brings him to tears, but he would not cry because it was his birthday.
Companies mentioned：中央社
The Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius, where a hantavirus infection outbreak occurred, is scheduled to arrive on Spain’s Tenerife island. The WHO director-general reiterated that the public health risk is low, and Spain’s interior minister announced that return flights had been arranged for some passengers.
The winning numbers for draw 115114 of 今彩539 were announced as 25, 18, 21, 22 and 11, but there were no first-prize winners. A total of 210 second-prize tickets won NT$20,000 each.
Companies mentioned：台彩公司、中央社
味全龍 player 朱育賢 hit a home run against the Fubon Guardians and earned MVP honors with 2 hits and 3 RBIs. Smiling, he said the wind had helped, highlighted the importance of the win and acknowledged a minor defensive mistake.
Companies mentioned：味全龍、富邦悍將、中央社
味全龍 manager 葉君璋 reached 1000 games as a manager and led the team to 300 wins. His players marked the milestone with an 8-2 victory over the Fubon Guardians. He said it was a coincidence.
Companies mentioned：中央社、味全龍、富邦悍將 (富邦ガーディアンズ)、義大犀牛 (義大ライノズ)
Indonesian police raided an illegal online gambling operation and arrested 321 foreign nationals, including 228 Vietnamese and 57 Chinese citizens. Indonesian authorities are stepping up enforcement against online gambling.
Companies mentioned：中央社、Reuters、Interpol
安倍昭恵, the wife of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, made her 4th visit to Kaohsiung’s 紅毛港保安堂 and laid flowers at a statue. Moved by local residents’ welcome, she said she hoped for the development of Japan-Taiwan relations and would work to promote exchanges.
Companies mentioned：中央社
A Taiwanese army regimental commander who publicly insulted a conscript with dual Taiwanese and Japanese nationality was dismissed and barred from appointment for 3 years. The army said it would work to prevent a recurrence and strengthen military discipline.
Companies mentioned：中央社
At the 5th anniversary concert of 真愛秀・藍寶石大歌廳 at the Kaohsiung Music Center, 王彩樺 comically fell onstage. 張秀卿 joked that her nose, which had recently undergone cosmetic surgery, was swollen, drawing laughter from the audience.
Companies mentioned：中央社
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held its first International Symposium on Countering Transnational Repression. It invited lawmakers and experts from like-minded countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany, to discuss international cooperation against transnational repression and strengthening democratic resilience.
New Zealand’s Chinese community held the 人人享健康，台灣來幫忙 walking event. It urged the WHO to recognize Taiwan’s contributions to global health and support Taiwan’s participation in WHO-related meetings and as an observer at the WHA.
At the opening ceremony for the Tamkang Bridge, President 賴清德 highlighted the results of cooperation between central and local governments, saying the bridge was a source of pride for Taiwan and would serve as an international calling card. He also stressed that Taiwan’s future would be brighter if people worked together.
Companies mentioned：工信工程
Six Taiwanese hospital labor unions issued a joint statement criticizing the Ministry of Health and Welfare over a 2-year grace period and problems with the calculation formula for legislating nurse-to-patient ratios. They called for equal-footing talks to restore trust.
Companies mentioned：國立台灣大學醫學院附設醫院企業工會、國立台灣大學醫學院附設醫院癌醫分院企業工會、國立成功大學醫學院附設醫院企業工會、台北榮民總醫院企業工會、新光醫療財團法人新光吳火獅紀念醫院企業工會、振興醫療財團法人振興醫院企業工會
統一獅隊 player 林靖凱 hit his first home run of the season in his 2nd game back after a head injury, leading the team to a 1-0 win. Manager 林岳平 responded with a unique gesture celebrating his return and performance.
Companies mentioned：統一獅隊、樂天桃猿隊、中華職棒、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中央社
An aircraft taking off at Denver International Airport in Colorado collided with a “pedestrian” on the runway and made an emergency stop. At least 1 passenger suffered minor injuries, and the National Transportation Safety Board opened an investigation.
Companies mentioned：フロンティア航空 (Frontier Airlines)
The winning numbers for draw 115114 of 今彩539 were announced as 25, 18, 21, 22 and 11. The 3-star numbers were 122, and the 4-star numbers were 9861. The actual winning numbers are subject to 台彩’s announcement.
Companies mentioned：台彩
At the opening ceremony for the Tamkang Bridge, 雲門舞集 presented Light Chain, a new work created for the bridge. The performance fused dancers with lighting effects, symbolizing the blend of technology and art and illuminating Taiwan’s new gateway landmark.
Companies mentioned：雲門舞集、札哈．哈蒂事務所、中興工程、工信工程
中信兄弟 catcher 高宇杰 hit a 2-run single after an apparent hit-by-pitch controversy, helping the team defeat 台鋼雄鷹 4-2. Starting pitcher 德保拉 allowed 1 run over 6 innings to earn his first win of the season.
Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、台鋼雄鷹
陳勇, a Chinese explorer and online influencer known as 麦克陳猛, was found to have been aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship during its hantavirus outbreak. 宜賓疾控中心 said he had shown no symptoms for 39 days after disembarking and confirmed there had been no overlap in time or location with the first infected person.
Companies mentioned：世界衛生組織 (WHO)
TPBL team 新竹御嵿攻城獅 opened the playoffs with a 97-94 win over the Formosa Dreamers, powered by performances from 劉丞勳 and 蔡宸綱 and 18 points from 盧冠軒.
Companies mentioned：新竹御嵿攻城獅、福爾摩沙夢想家
Reports say BHV百貨店’s performance deteriorated sharply and its stores were left quiet after fast-fashion e-commerce company Shein opened a location at the Paris department store. Shein’s arrival had drawn criticism from the outset, and the department store’s business strategy and consumer response are drawing attention.
Companies mentioned：Shein、BHV百貨店、SGM (百貨店経営グループ)、Aime (美妝ブランド)、Amazon (電商)
統一7-ELEVEnライオンズ pitcher Blakey delivered 8 scoreless innings, and 林靖凱’s home run secured a 1-0 win over 楽天モンキーズ. The game lasted 2 hours and 12 minutes, tying the season’s shortest record for a 9-inning game in the Chinese Professional Baseball League.
Companies mentioned：統一7-ELEVEnライオンズ、楽天モンキーズ
The eve-of-opening event, 感恩‧美好之夜, was held on the Tamkang Bridge. Transportation Minister 陳世凱 said the bridge would become a landmark gateway to Taiwan and present the international community with a new calling card for the island. The Tamkang Bridge will officially open at 11:30 a.m. on May 12.
Companies mentioned：中興工程、工信工程
Original国立台湾科学教育館で「ベルギー脳科学特別展」が開催され、ベルギー台北事務所、新光呉火獅記念病院などが共同で企画。脳科学とヨーロッパ文化を融合させ、視覚錯覚や五感体験を通じて科学普及を促進し、ベルギーの風味豊かなデザートも楽しめる。
Companies mentioned：ベルギー台北事務所、新光呉火獅記念病院、国立台湾科学教育館、台湾優時比貿易有限公司
The Iranian Football Federation announced that the men’s national team would participate in the 2026 World Cup as scheduled, but is demanding that hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada accept 10 conditions amid the Middle East war. The conditions include issuing visas, respecting the rights of the team delegation and providing tight security.
Companies mentioned：国際サッカー連盟 (FIFA)
The 2026 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting will be held in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, from May 22 to 23. Discussions will include building an open and predictable regional and multilateral economic and trade order, and creating new drivers for innovative and dynamic trade and investment cooperation.
The Kremlin said the United States was pushing for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, but that reaching an agreement remained a long way off because the issues were highly complex. The remarks came shortly after the announcement of a 3-day ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.
蔡晋財, the son of the Yunlin County deputy speaker, was suspected of involvement in an assault at the home of 曾蔡美佐, a former legislator and former chair of 北港朝天宮. She was injured in the incident. The Yunlin District Court ordered 蔡晋財 held incommunicado, after prosecutors sought his detention over concerns he might collude with accomplices or witnesses.
In Game 4 of the SBL basketball championship, 凱撒基隆黒鳶 beat 裕隆グループ 65-64 on a late free throw by 周儀翔, preventing their opponent from clinching the title early and forcing a decisive Game 5.
Companies mentioned：裕隆グループ
楊崇徳, a preserver of the Indigenous oral tradition 泰雅族口述伝統-大豹群, has died at age 72. 文化部 honored his longstanding contributions, and the head of the Bureau of Cultural Heritage attended the public memorial and presented a commendation.
Companies mentioned：中央社、文化部、桃園市政府
The body of 1 Indonesian woman hiker who had been missing after the eruption of Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s Halmahera Island was found near the crater. Bad weather and ongoing volcanic activity have hampered the search, and a total of three deaths have been confirmed.
Companies mentioned：中央社、美聯社、路透社、国家災害応変総署 (BNPB)
According to U.S. intelligence agencies, injured Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei continues to play an important role in Iran’s political dynamics and is believed to influence its strategy for peace talks with the United States. His health and whereabouts are unknown, but U.S. intelligence agencies are wary of efforts to use his authority.
Companies mentioned：CNN、中央社
Original国民党主席の鄭麗文が雲林でのイベントで中山装を着用し、孫文生誕160周年を記念した。彼女は中山装の象徴的意味を説明し、孫文の理想と雲林の発展を重ね合わせてスピーチを行った。
Companies mentioned：中央社、国民党
Original人気お笑い芸人ZAZYの単独ライブ『ニョガニョガ』が、2026年8月22日(土)にYOSHIMOTO ROPPONGI THEATERで追加開催されます。5月の公演の好評を受け、異例のスピードで決定したもので、完全新ネタと新たな演出が特徴です。
Companies mentioned：YOSHIMOTO ROPPONGI THEATER、FANYチケット、ZAZYの世界
株式会社イマジナ will hold an “Internal Branding Seminar for Business Leaders” in Ehime Prefecture on June 27, 2026. Addressing the challenge of young people not staying in Ehime, a manufacturing hub, the seminar will present practical approaches to solving recruitment, retention and management training issues seamlessly through internal branding.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イマジナ
The theme song “Nekomachi Lollipop!” from the audio drama “Nekotan! ~The Strange Tales of Cat Town~” will be released on May 10. The work features a popular voice cast and a world of Showa-era modernism and cats, based on Sakutaro Hagiwara’s novel “Cat Town.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ライブ・ビューイング・ジャパン、株式会社Alice、ネコたん！パートナーズ
“Kanro AI” from Toyota National College of Technology won the top prize in “DCON2026,” a business creation contest for technical college students, with a company valuation of 560 million yen. Its “Pipe Eye” automated sewer inspection robot earned high marks, and the team was selected from a record number of entries.
Companies mentioned：日本ディープラーニング協会、全国高等専門学校連合会、NHK、NHKエンタープライズ
Toya Kenmochi, a member of the VTuber group “にじさんじ,” announced that his 1st mini-album, “Augment,” will go on sale on July 15, 2026, and that he will hold a live solo concert, “虚空狂宴,” at K-Arena Yokohama on October 11 of the same year.
Companies mentioned：ANYCOLOR株式会社、にじさんじ、Amazon.co.jp、アニメイト、楽天ブックス、タワーレコード、HMV
Rock band 終活クラブ announced that it will digitally release its new single “タテホコダンス” on May 11 and premiere its music video. The band will also hold its first headline show at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM on May 24. Its Major 3rd EP, “全力タイアップ,” will be released on June 17.
Companies mentioned：日本テレビ、テレビ東京、TeNYテレビ新潟、オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、TOWER RECORDS、Amazon.co.jp、VAP STORE、HMV、BAVIC、A-T、Mk.9
After defeating シーホース三河 in the B.LEAGUE “りそなグループB.LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP 2025-26” quarterfinals, the team has secured a place in the semifinals. This marks its 8th consecutive appearance and 8th overall, and it will aim to reach the finals.
Companies mentioned：りそなグループ、シーホース三河、宇都宮ブレックス、名古屋ダイヤモンドドルフィンズ
株式会社NoBorder released the latest episode of its new media series “NoBorder” at 21:00 today: “#46 The Intensifying ‘LGBTQ+’ Debate—Discrimination or Rights? The Reality of a ‘Politically Correct’ Society in Turmoil.” The episode invites LGBTQ+ people and experts to explore social debates surrounding LGBTQ+ issues from multiple perspectives.
シマダ未来財団 will hold a public awareness event on May 16, 2026, aimed at addressing the challenges of a super-aging society. The program will include a keynote lecture on the “lifelong healthy brain” by Professor Yasuyuki Taki of Tohoku University, a talk on the future of travel for people requiring care, research presentations by scholarship recipients, and a panel discussion.
Companies mentioned：シマダトラベルパートナーズ株式会社
Original楽天市場「Show !t」が5月9日より「お買い物マラソン」を開催し、amadanaの家電製品や新発売の4-in-1スポーツグラス「BleeqUp Ranger」、iOS対応スマートタグ「FIND MY」など注目ガジェットを特別価格で提供します。ポイント最大49倍のキャンペーンも実施されます。
Companies mentioned：楽天、amadana、Apple
Takuro, champions of M-1 Grand Prix 2025, and runners-up Dondekorute will hold their first solo shows in Tokyo and Osaka in July and September, with 4 performances in total. The shows were announced at their two-man live event on Saturday, May 9, and tickets will go on sale successively through FANYチケット.
Companies mentioned：FANYチケット