A glamping resort opens in Iya Valley, one of Japan’s three great unexplored regions! A seamless production from planning and development through opening and guest acquisition. — Off to a strong start, with near-full occupancy from the pre-opening period through Golden Week —
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株式会社カプセル provided end-to-end production for the glamping resort IYA-KEI GLAMPING TOMORI, which opened in Iya Valley, Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture, overseeing everything from planning and development to attracting guests. The resort got off to a strong start, with near-full occupancy during Golden Week.
【Put down your phone and take a trip into a book】Rainy-season-only “immersive reading” project “Yomitsuki” launches (江田島荘)
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The Hiroshima Prefecture hot spring inn 江田島荘 will launch “Yomitsuki,” a rainy-season-only stay plan for immersive reading, on June 1, 2026. It proposes a new style of travel focused on reading without a smartphone and offers busy people today a chance to “reclaim time for reading.”
The 26th Donburi Grand Prix will be held at 大丸京都店 from May 13 to 26, 2026. Popular restaurants will serve a variety of creatively prepared rice bowls for a limited time, drawing attention as a celebration of food.
Co-viewing is redefining what captures attention among APAC marketers, as PubMatic highlights new opportunities in programmatic advertising
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PubMatic has released research findings focused on co-viewing as a new opportunity for programmatic advertising in the APAC market. The findings suggest that co-viewing on CTV drives high attention and conversions, making it one of the best-performing advertising environments for marketers.
JAPANDX and JDX Solutions will merge on May 1, 2026, and pursue their businesses under a new structure. Drawing on the strengths of both companies, they aim to “create time” through digital technology and DX, and are also considering expansion into new fields such as healthcare DX and AI-related services.
Ikebukuro specialty coffee shop COFFEE VALLEY teams up with Meiji’s meiji THE Cacao!
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Ikebukuro specialty coffee shop COFFEE VALLEY is teaming up with Meiji’s meiji THE Cacao to sell the limited-time drink Cacao Tropic Brew. The collaboration is part of the meiji THE Cacao MEETS project, which proposes new ways to enjoy cacao, and will be available from May 1 to May 24.
Kawasaki City School Book Exhibition 2026 to be held!
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株式会社北野書店 will hold the Kawasaki City School Book Exhibition 2026 at the Kawasaki International Center from June 3 to June 6, 2026. The event will display about 15,000 books for elementary and junior high schools and public libraries, helping school staff select books.
【101世田谷堂・202カリー堂】Special collaboration with Meiji’s meiji THE Cacao!
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Soup curry restaurants 101世田谷堂 and 202カリー堂 are collaborating with 株式会社明治’s meiji THE Cacao to sell limited-edition cacao menu items from May 1 to May 31, 2026. The campaign offers sweets and drinks themed around chocolate banana and chocolate pistachio, made with cacao beans from the Dominican Republic, and proposes a new way to enjoy high-quality cacao.
【Level E / 15-gauge】New cut-resistant gloves, ZI-796, redefine safety and usability for sheet-metal and sharp-edge work
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株式会社ウィード will launch its new cut-resistant gloves, ZI-796, in May 2026 to address cut hazards in workplaces. Combining world-standard protection (Level E) with a comfortable fit, the gloves use proprietary fiber-structure technology to deliver high usability and safety, aiming to solve challenges in manufacturing and maintenance workplaces.
bJAMP®, a service providing tender, subsidy and recruitment information: introductory tender support and open budget information campaign with discounted fees!!
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時事通信ビジネスサポート will launch “AI Budget Information,” a new option for its bJAMP® tender and subsidy information service, on May 11. To mark the launch, it will run a limited-time campaign offering up to 2 months free or a 40% discount, supporting entry into public tender business.
【Event report/video now available】“How can AI be used to directly boost sales and profits? AI adoption that creates business impact” — A talk session exploring ROI and AI due diligence
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A report has been released on a talk session co-hosted by AI INNOVATION and Polyscape. Focusing on AI applications that directly boost sales and profits, the discussion explored ROI and AI due diligence, delving into the business impact of AI adoption and the kinds of talent needed in the AI era.
Jewelry brand M.Anela, created by ANELa GROUP株式会社, will launch a new eternity collection featuring lab-grown diamonds in its official online store on May 11, 2026. The collection features a glamorous, refined design combining marquise and round brilliant cuts.
Bolt and nut rust-prevention cap Mamorukun has sold 81,000 units to date, supporting rust prevention in public works with NETIS-registered technology — 共和ゴム株式会社
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共和ゴム株式会社 announced that Mamorukun, a bolt and nut rust-prevention cap using NETIS-registered technology, has sold 81,000 units to date and is attracting attention in public works as a rust-prevention measure for aging social infrastructure. Its features include high water resistance and ease of inspection.
Equipment maintenance cloud service Mirokuru Karte turns paper inspections and on-site voice input into AI-powered “data for better decisions” — Mirokuru AI Offline Inspection officially launches, and Mirokuru AI Voice Input (alpha version) becomes available
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株式会社ミロクリエ has officially launched and made available two features for its equipment maintenance cloud service Mirokuru Karte: Mirokuru AI Offline Inspection, which digitizes paper inspection records, and Mirokuru AI Voice Input (alpha version), which uses AI to process on-site voice input. These features enable the accumulation of employees’ expertise as data without adding to their workload, supporting maintenance decisions and the transfer of technical knowledge.
“New management decisions” in the era of major business succession draw attention — popular M&A book “So, This Is What It Means to Sell a Company” scores a string of No. 1 bookstore rankings
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The M&A book “So, This Is What It Means to Sell a Company,” published by 株式会社フォーウェイ, has reached No. 1 in the business book rankings at major bookstores nationwide. A guide to M&A for owner-presidents, it explains strategic management decisions from a practical perspective.
A practical DX guide, “The Secrets to Successful DX in Welfare Work,” launches for welfare and caregiving workplaces facing the “double burden” of staff shortages and massive administrative workloads
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NPO法人バウムカウンセリングルーム has released “The Secrets to Successful DX in Welfare Work,” a practical guide to DX for welfare and caregiving workplaces. It introduces ways to improve operational efficiency at low cost using Google Workspace and AI.
AlonAlon’s farm featured on NHK Eテレ’s “Heart-Net TV: Fukuchitchi.”
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The farm run by NPO法人AlonAlon will be featured in the second part of NHK Eテレ’s welfare program “Heart-Net TV: Fukuchitchi,” airing on May 18, 2026. The program will highlight agricultural-welfare collaboration supporting “employment with support” for people with intellectual and mental disabilities, and efforts to build a society where they can live independently with a sense of purpose.
Turn your actual seal into a digital seal as-is! eformsign’s digital seal feature supports external contracts and internal procedures
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日本フォーシーエス株式会社 offers a digital seal feature in its eformsign cloud electronic contract service that supports scanning physical seals and uploading seal impression images. It digitizes seal-stamping tasks in remote work environments, helping improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls while ensuring legal validity and security.
The Keiyo Branch of the Chiba Prefecture Taxi Association has adopted the “Wellnee Sleep” sleep-monitoring device. The initiative aims to prevent health-related accidents involving drivers and raise awareness of self-care, while maintaining and improving the quality of transportation services for local residents.
Building wealth through real estate investment without missteps—for busy doctors. A seminar on investing in an entire newly built apartment building in Fukuoka will be held on May 16. Reassuring support to accompany clients from the very beginning as they work toward FIRE.
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株式会社セイコー・エステート＆ディベロップメント will hold a seminar on investing in an entire newly built apartment building in Fukuoka on May 16, focusing on building wealth through real estate investment without missteps for busy doctors. President and CEO 髙木政利 will lead the seminar and support sound real estate investment that leverages doctors’ creditworthiness.
A new picture book for everyday life that supports children with developmental differences without blaming them for what they “can’t do”
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株式会社大泉書店 released a new picture book for everyday life, 『せいかつおうえんえほん』, on May 11, 2026, to support children with developmental differences. Rather than blaming children for what they cannot do, the book meets them at their own pace and teaches everyday rules, such as greetings and mealtimes, in small steps.
日本コムシンク revises new graduate hiring, fully shifting to year-round recruitment
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日本コムシンク announced that it will fully shift to year-round recruitment for new graduates joining from fiscal 2028 onward. The move aims to respond to increasingly diverse career outlooks, support individual growth, improve the company’s ability to develop talent and secure employees. Against a backdrop of labor shortages in the IT industry, year-round hiring will help the company recruit a diverse range of people, bring them up to speed quickly and achieve sustainable growth.
[Just ahead] “Kansomen Grand Prix 2026” brings together 36 standout dishes from food manufacturers! Japan’s largest dried-noodle food festival will be held at Komazawa Park in Tokyo on May 16 and 17
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株式会社日本アクセス will hold “Kansomen Grand Prix 2026,” one of Japan’s largest dried-noodle food festivals, at Komazawa Olympic Park in Tokyo on May 16 and 17, 2026. 36 food manufacturers will serve 36 types of dried-noodle dishes, with the grand prize decided by visitors’ votes.
Next-generation digital sport “Cyber KASSEN” exhibited at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026; about 500 people tried the “cyber battle”
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全日本サッセン協会 exhibited the next-generation digital sport “Cyber KASSEN” at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, hosted by 東京都, where about 500 people tried it. The phygital sport uses sensors and an app to enable simultaneous matches with up to 100 participants, and is expected to be used in education and at events.
株式会社セーフティーイノベーション, which operates “Biz Guarantee,” a rent guarantee service specializing in commercial real estate, and “ちいきぼオフィス,” a site specializing in small offices, joins 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会（GDX）
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株式会社セーフティーイノベーション has joined 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会（GDX）. The company operates “Biz Guarantee,” a rent guarantee service specializing in commercial real estate, and “ちいきぼオフィス,” a site specializing in small offices, and will roll out a startup support platform nationwide in collaboration with local governments.
Launch of new “Related Population Lab” series. No. 0, “So, what exactly is a related population?” to be held online on May 27 (Wed.)—with Masato Ito of GLOCOM, International University, as speaker, examining “related populations” through the latest research and policy developments
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一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会（GDX） is launching a new “Related Population Lab” series and will hold its inaugural online seminar, “So, what exactly is a related population?”, on May 27, 2026. Masato Ito of GLOCOM, International University, will speak and explain the fundamentals of “related populations” in light of the latest research and policy developments.
[Survey released] Workloads up 45.2%, 99.1% have not implemented cashless integration / Free release of report on a survey of 321 municipalities about the “revised Travel Expenses Act” response—visualizing the current state and goals of municipal DX
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一般社団法人 自治体DX推進協議会（GDX） has released a free report on how municipalities are responding to the revised Travel Expenses Act and the DX challenges they face. The findings highlight increased workloads and continued reliance on outdated operational infrastructure, underscoring the need for municipal DX.
[DOD] Sabae-made sunglasses with polarization × photochromic lenses for ¥9,900. New “Mierutsurero” lets you see and target fish in the water
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Outdoor brand DOD released 4 new fishing products on April 30 as the seventh installment in its “casual fishing” series, launched in fall 2024. They include “Mierutsurero,” polarized, photochromic sunglasses that make it easier to see fish underwater. The lineup also includes rod sets designed to let beginners enjoy fishing in earnest.
[One device for gaming and charging] “Neocade PB2,” a mobile battery loaded with 145 original games, now available for presale on Makuake
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株式会社LeaguE has opened presales on Makuake for “Neocade PB2,” a mobile battery with gaming functionality and 145 original games. The innovative product lets users play games while charging their smartphones and features an IPS LCD, fast charging and MagSafe compatibility. It will be available for a limited time from May 11 to June 27, 2026.
[First launch in Japan] Just drop it in to tackle musty washing-machine odors and scale | “HIBOBO Kim Poson Washing Machine Drum Cleaner” tablets now available for presale on Makuake
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株式会社LeaguE has brought the highly rated Korean washing-machine cleaner “HIBOBO Kim Poson Washing Machine Drum Cleaner” to Japan for the first time and launched presales on Makuake. Using a dual organic and inorganic approach, it tackles musty odors and scale at the source. Its easy-to-use tablet format offers a simple way to keep washing-machine drums clean.
[For individual investors] Information on the viewing URL for the “First-quarter financial results briefing for the fiscal year ending December 2026”
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ZETA株式会社 announced that it will hold an online briefing on first-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 on May 12. A viewing URL for individual investors has been released, and President and CEO 徳之山﨑 will explain the company’s performance and business overview.
LayerX plans to release “Bakuraku Contract Management” this summer, using AI agents to automate tasks before and after contract signing. Pre-register to get half off the monthly fee for the first year.
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LayerX plans to release “Bakuraku Contract Management” in summer 2026, using AI agents to automate contract operations. The company will also offer a campaign giving pre-registrants half off the monthly fee for the first year, aiming to streamline back-office operations and boost productivity.
First collaboration between stylist 斉藤美恵さん and mi-mollet STORE! A stylish rash guard shirt for adults that can also be worn around town launches early. It offers UV protection, quick-drying, moisture-wicking and washable features, with matching shorts in the same fabric also available.
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mi-mollet STORE, operated by Kodansha, has collaborated with Leim, the beachwear brand of stylist 斉藤美恵氏, to launch early a versatile rash guard shirt and shorts for adults that can also be worn around town. Features include UV protection, quick-drying, moisture-wicking and washable fabric, as well as recycled polyester.
【2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo UAE Pavilion】Palm materials from the pavilion to be reused in a community center in Wajima, an area affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake
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Date palm materials used at the UAE Pavilion at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will be reused in the construction of a community center in Wajima, which was hit by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. The project aims to support regional recovery and deepen cooperation between Japan and the UAE, and is an example of innovative materials creating new value.
The Kura Master運営委員会 has announced the results of the 10th Kura Master sake competition and the 2nd wine competition, held in Paris, France. Judges’ awards were selected in 9 sake categories and 2 wine categories, and the special Alliance Gastronomy Award was also presented.
A T-shirt that speaks to those in the know: Honda FTR design T-shirt now on sale.
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CAMSHOP.JP has launched a Honda FTR design T-shirt under official Honda license. It features an original illustration created for the T-shirt, depicting the stylish form of the iconic FTR, and is made from heavyweight 5.6-ounce cotton. It is available in men’s sizes M/L/XL for motorcycle fans and vintage graphic enthusiasts.
Price-off promotion for “.you” and “.talk” domains aimed at fan activities and communities
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Gonbei Domain, the domain business division of 株式会社インターリンク, will run a price-off promotion for “.you” and “.talk” domains for online communities from May 11 to June 30, 2026. The promotion encourages their use for fan activities, VTuber activities, fan sites and matching services.
Sponsoring “Workbooks for Junior High School Students,” a supplementary career education guide for junior high school students
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株式会社いけうちは sponsored the 2026 edition of “Workbooks for Junior High School Students,” a supplementary career education guide for junior high school students in Kure and Etajima, Hiroshima Prefecture. As part of its contribution to the local community, the company aims to deepen students’ interest in the technology and manufacturing work of the industrial spray nozzle maker.
Shouei Iriyama, Noboru Konno and others named judges for Business Contest AWARDS 2026, recognizing initiatives and systems that support new business creation
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株式会社フィラメント announced the final judges for Business Contest AWARDS 2026, which recognizes the work of offices supporting in-house corporate business contests. The awards are being held for the 2nd time and aim to advance new business creation, with Shouei Iriyama, Noboru Konno, Katsu Kado and others serving as judges.
New e-learning content for staff at disability support facilities: “Basics of Hearing Impairment and Support”
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NPO人材開発機構 has released new content on the basics of hearing impairment and support through “サポカレ,” an e-learning program for staff at disability welfare service facilities. The content is designed to deepen understanding of hearing impairment and teach practical support methods for the workplace. Multiple facility staff members can take the course for ¥165,000 per year.
【Making it easier to choose genuine products】MICRODIA, maker of fast chargers and wireless chargers, opens official Japan shop “MICRODIA JAPAN”
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宏福商事合同会社 has opened “MICRODIA JAPAN,” the official BASE shop in Japan for the U.S. mobile accessories brand MICRODIA. This enables users in Japan to safely purchase MICRODIA products through an authorized sales channel.
Souden to begin sequential installation of solar power systems and storage batteries at Katsumata Motors group dealerships
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VPP startup Souden and Katsumata Motors have partnered to sequentially install solar power systems and storage batteries at トヨタ dealerships within the Katsumata Motors group. The initiative aims to cut electricity costs, reduce CO2 emissions and strengthen business continuity (BCP) in the event of a disaster.
株式会社AOZORA COMPANY rolls out a transparency-focused used-car sales strategy
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株式会社AOZORA COMPANY announced that its used-car dealership Ocean Design maintained sales after a price review in April 2026 and improved its gross margin by about 10 percentage points. The company attributed the results to the success of its “transparency first” online sales strategy, which discloses even scratches and dents.
【New opening in Osaka】Luficä bridal, a bridal brand from glänta focused on essential beauty, launches
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株式会社スロイ opened Luficä bridal, a new bridal brand following its existing brand glänta, in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, on May 1, 2026. Focused on essential beauty, the brand offers handmade wedding rings that can be made and taken home in as little as 30 minutes, along with comprehensive after-sales service and a lifetime guarantee.
【Archive now available】The key to developing Gen Z lies in the unconventional idea of making individual careers an organizational concern
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一般社団法人プロティアン・キャリア協会 has made an archived seminar available to address challenges in developing Gen Z talent. Based on the unconventional idea of making individual careers an organizational concern, the seminar features HR representatives from パーソルグループ explaining how to rethink conventional development methods and maximize employee autonomy and engagement by having organizations proactively embrace individual visions.
Living Lab Ventures (Sinar Mas Land), the venture arm of an Indonesian conglomerate, and TECHSHAKE PTE. LTD.(テックシェイク) announce strategic partnership to help startups enter ASEAN markets
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TECHSHAKE PTE. LTD. (Singapore) and Living Lab Ventures (LLV), the venture arm of Indonesia’s Sinar Mas Land, have formed a strategic partnership. The partnership will support startups entering and growing in ASEAN markets, with a particular focus on accelerating the entry of Japanese companies and Tokyo entrepreneurs into the Indonesian market.
Companies mentioned：TECHSHAKE PTE. LTD.、Living Lab Ventures、Sinar Mas Land、株式会社電通、Sinar Mas Group
ESR wins the international Red Dot Award for 3 products!
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Tech brand ESR has won the international Red Dot Design Award for the 4th consecutive year. This time, 3 products were selected: the ESR Shift Keyboard Case, ESR Flip Magnetic Case and ESR MagMouse™ wireless mouse. Their design and practicality, which help improve user productivity, received high praise.
【Starting this weekend!】Get your hands in the soil and connect with the world. Asian Rural Institute’s “Chokotto Farm & Forest” returns for 2026!
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“Chokotto Farm & Forest,” hosted by Asian Rural Institute, is a one-day program offering agricultural and forestry experiences amid the abundant natural surroundings of Nasushiobara. It will be held every other month in 2026, and local residents and people with no farming experience are welcome. The participation fee is 2,000 yen, offering a chance to experience the gifts of food and nature.
Anna Umemiya, who drew attention for her battle with breast cancer and surprise remarriage, to release her book “Full Course: Cancer, Me, and Family Life” from Bungeishunju on June 10!
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Anna Umemiya's book, Full Course: Cancer, Me and the Days with My Family, recounting her battle with breast cancer and her surprise remarriage, will be published by Bungeishunju on June 10, 2026. In addition to an account of her nearly 2-year battle with stage 3A breast cancer, the book candidly depicts her family story with her father, Tatsuo Umemiya, her mother, Claudia, and her daughter, Momoka, as well as the circumstances of her remarriage to art director Yasunori Yotsugi.
Kai-Wei Teng makes Mother's Day start; sweeper dominance currently ranks first in MLB
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese baseball player Kai-Wei Teng made a start on Major League Baseball's Mother's Day, and reports said his signature sweeper was temporarily the league's most effective weapon for run prevention. He held opponents to 3 runs over 3 innings and ranked first in the pitch's run value, ahead of Shohei Ohtani.
UK and France to host Hormuz Strait defense ministers' meeting on May 12, aiming to restore confidence in shipping
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Britain and France will co-host a defense ministers' meeting on the Strait of Hormuz on May 12 to discuss a military plan aimed at restoring confidence in shipping. The meeting will go ahead despite warnings from Iran.
US official: US policy will not change at Trump-Xi meeting; disappointed with Taiwan defense budget
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A senior U.S. official said U.S. policy toward Taiwan would not change despite the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting, but expressed disappointment over Taiwan's defense budget. President Trump is scheduled to visit China this week and meet with President Xi Jinping.
Rejecting Iran's response on ending the war, Trump says it is completely unacceptable
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former U.S. President Trump rejected Iran's response to a U.S. proposal to end the war in the Middle East, calling it “completely unacceptable.” Iran responded to the ceasefire proposal through mediator Pakistan, but Trump accused Iran of deceiving the United States for years.
US official: Trump will pressure Xi Jinping on Iran
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
During his visit to Beijing, U.S. President Trump is preparing to press Chinese President Xi Jinping on issues including Iran, trade, tariffs and AI. The extension of the U.S.-China trade truce agreed last year is also expected to be discussed.
【上緯投控】Announces board approval of the company's consolidated financial report for the first quarter of 115 (correction to net income attributable to owners of the parent company)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
上緯投控 announced that its board had approved the consolidated financial report for the first quarter of 2026 and corrected net income attributable to owners of the parent. Basic EPS was 0.13 yuan, providing an update on the company's financial health.
志聯工業股份有限公司 announced its results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting EPS of 0.16 yuan and operating revenue of 233 million yuan. The results point to the company's steady performance in the steel industry and are important information for investors and the market.