[食のつむぎ 枚方T-SITE店] App members-only campaign offers a special deal on the popular kamameshi course to mark the Umenohana Group's 50th anniversary
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To mark the 50th anniversary of its founding, the Umenohana Group will hold an app members-only appreciation event at 食のつむぎ 枚方T-SITE店 from June 1, 2026. The popular kamameshi course will be discounted by 300 yen, and an Instagram photo-posting campaign and factory tour will also be held.
[和食鍋処 すし半] “50% more” campaign offers eel and tempura soba at unchanged prices
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The Umenohana Group's dining business, すし半, will hold a campaign from June 1 to July 31, 2026, offering 50% more eel hitsumabushi meals and tempura zaru udon and soba at unchanged prices to mark the 50th anniversary of its founding. The campaign is exclusive to official app members, and an Instagram photo-posting campaign and factory tour will also be held.
[梅の花公式通販サイト 通販本舗 梅あそび] Limited-edition set celebrating the 50th anniversary of the company's founding goes on sale for 5,000 yen with free shipping! Limited-time product featuring an assortment of 10 items
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To mark the 50th anniversary of its founding, the Umenohana Group will run 2 campaigns on its official online store 通販本舗 梅あそび. It will sell a limited-edition set containing 10 items for 5,000 yen with free shipping, and distribute 500-yen-off coupons to users linked with うめのあぷり.
[Tokyo] 日本調剤 announces new pharmacy opening (May 2026)
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日本調剤株式会社 opened a new pharmacy, 日本調剤 日本橋薬局, in Nihonbashi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on May 1, 2026. This brings the nationwide number of dispensing pharmacies to 765. Conveniently located near a station, it is also open in the evenings and on Saturdays, improving access for busy businesspeople and shoppers.
[May 28 (Thu.)/Webinar] 15-minute quick seminar: What should you do with your Delphi assets? How to decide between “extending their life or modernizing” and approaches to migration that avoid failure
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テクバン株式会社 will hold a webinar on May 28, 2026, explaining how to decide whether to extend the life of Delphi assets or modernize them, as well as migration approaches that avoid failure. The seminar is aimed at corporate information systems departments and frontline leaders facing challenges such as a shortage of engineers and systems becoming black boxes.
Kitakyushu City is seeking an operator to redevelop the city-owned 河内温泉あじさいの湯, currently closed, as a recreation hub for the 河内 area, rich in nature and history. The city is inviting a wide range of proposals, including hotels and campgrounds, making use of the extensive grounds and hot spring facility.
[Sagamihara City] Crowdfunding-style hometown tax donations now being accepted to support the “30th Anniversary Koshu Kaido Obara-juku Honjin Festival”!
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Sagamihara City is accepting crowdfunding-style hometown tax donations to support the “30th Anniversary Koshu Kaido Obara-juku Honjin Festival.” The fundraising target is 1 million yen, and donations will be accepted through July 12, Reiwa 8. The initiative aims to pass on the festival's historical value to future generations and revitalize the community.
QommonsAI training held in 北海道当別町—attended by staff with a strong grasp of generative AI and praised for making “the process from preliminary legal research to in-depth analysis smooth” and as “training all staff should take”
Fashion store 60%, which brings together brands from across Asia, signs an exclusive Japanese distribution agreement with KILLWINNER, a sneaker brand with an enormous profile among China's Gen Z
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Fashion e-commerce store 60%, which brings together brands from across Asia, has signed an exclusive Japanese distribution agreement with popular Chinese sneaker brand KILLWINNER. The agreement will enable KILLWINNER to ramp up sales in Japan using 60%'s logistics network and marketing strategy.
[Event report] Regional disparities and lack of information in choosing schools for autistic children; mothers of children in special support classes and schools share their experiences
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自閉症総研ホルン, run by 株式会社パステルコミュニケーション, held an “Real Talk on School Choice” session for parents of autistic children. Experienced parents whose children attend special support classes and schools shared their experiences, highlighting challenges including a lack of information and regional disparities in choosing a school.
Characters gather en masse in Akihabara, a beloved landmark, to celebrate the 100th volume of Yowamushi Pedal
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Akita Shoten will display outdoor advertisements at Akihabara Station, a “sacred place” for protagonist Sakamichi Onoda, to mark the release of the 100th volume of the popular manga Yowamushi Pedal. From May 11 to 17, large graphics and digital signage featuring 24 main characters will bring the world of the series to fans.
On their wedding night, she accidentally woke the sleeping prince with a kiss... “A Substitute Political Marriage, but My Husband Dotes on Me” launches as an exclusive release on 5/11 (Mon.)
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Piccoma will begin exclusive distribution of Kuaikan Comics' new SMARTOON® title “A Substitute Political Marriage, but My Husband Dotes on Me” on May 11, 2026. This modern role-reversal romance tells the story of a medical student neglected by her mother who marries a bedridden heir and grows to love him as she devotedly cares for him.
Companies mentioned:株式会社カカオピッコマ、Kuaikan Comics、Beijing Kuaikan Dimensional Information
[A Mediterranean food adventure, all-you-can-eat!!] Through 6/17!! The “Mediterranean Gourmet Fair” is underway at ニラックスブッフェ! Plus, the new “Mediterranean Feast Course” features limited-time dishes such as grilled Iberico pork and ajillo!
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ニラックスブッフェ will hold its “Mediterranean Gourmet Fair” from May 14 to June 17, 2026, and introduce the limited-time “Mediterranean Feast Course.” Guests can enjoy 4 made-to-order dishes, including grilled Iberico pork and ajillo, along with an all-you-can-eat buffet with no time limit.
[No time limit!! Enjoy all-you-can-eat!!] Through 5/29! ニラックスブッフェ is holding a weekday-only “no time limit” campaign at 7 locations, giving diners plenty of time to enjoy lunch and dinner at its varied all-you-can-eat buffet!
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7 Nilax Buffet locations are offering a weekday-only “no time limit” all-you-can-eat promotion from May 14 to May 29.
[Starting 5/11] We are launching application support for the “Emergency Wage Increase and Productivity Improvement Support Program,” offering up to 10 million yen (subsidy rate: 3/4)! [助成金なう]
[Survey of women] 74% of women who have tried Pilates or are interested in it said they “would like to attend a trial lesson.” What matters most when choosing a studio?
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A survey by NEXER and Olive pilates found that 74% of women interested in Pilates would like to attend a trial lesson, and that “fees” are the top consideration when choosing a studio.
A major promotion will mark the launch of the new fragrance Lumière d'Issey. Omotesando, Aoyama, Harajuku and Ginza: the city will be wrapped in a special experience of light and fragrance.
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To mark the launch of Issey Miyake's new fragrance Lumière d'Issey, Shiseido is staging a large-scale experiential promotional campaign in central Tokyo.
Companies mentioned:株式会社資生堂、ISSEY MIYAKE PARFUMS、@cosme TOKYO
“The more I play golf, the worse I get”: Pros relate to Taka’s self-deprecation!? A surprise twist as Impossible joins the competition, on “Taka and Toshi & Lion’s! Let’s Play New Golf!” Season 3 #26, airing May 16 (Sat.) from 9:30
Webinar to be held on the theme “The 47-Day Certificate Problem: Is Automating Renewals Enough to Solve It at Its Root? The Real Challenges That Emerge in Certificate Management”
Webinar to address ransomware targeting externally exposed IT assets, with neglected public-facing assets serving as an entry point for attacks, and how to conduct inventories, assessments and ongoing monitoring
樹林AI株式会社 has announced plans for “full automation” and “AI-BPO” to address labor shortages in the contact center industry. The company’s AI agent platform supports everything from customer service to post-call processing, enabling people to focus on more advanced tasks. The initiative was featured in “CallCenter Japan.”
x3d株式会社 develops and launches a new education program and method collection, “Nosuke-Style AI Series: Making Sure You Never Give Up”
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x3d株式会社 has announced a new education program, “Nosuke-Style AI Series: Making Sure You Never Give Up,” based on its track record of providing AI training to a cumulative total of more than 1,500 companies. Aiming to help companies firmly embed AI across their organizations, it will begin rolling out the program in May 2026.
Why are parents at schools with top-tier numbers of University of Tokyo admits learning to “get organized”? Held for the 4th consecutive year at Seiko Gakuin, with a focus on the “ability to make decisions independently” that academic achievement alone cannot foster
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株式会社Homeport held a lecture for parents at Seiko Gakuin for the 4th consecutive year. The program highlights the importance of “getting organized” to nurture the “ability to make decisions independently,” not just academic ability, and is drawing attention as a series designed to encourage children’s independence at home and at school.
“Cleaning professionals” who have completed industry-leading training are appearing across Japan. In May 2026, “おそうじ革命” launches services in 28 areas.
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In May 2026, “おそうじ革命” will expand its comprehensive cleaning services by deploying newly trained “cleaning professionals” across 28 areas of Japan. From homes to offices, shops and large facilities, it handles even highly challenging jobs that other companies turn down, using its technical expertise and reliability to solve local customers’ problems.
<Embargo lifted>Presentation of the “Next-Generation Mobility Technology Expo,” transforming the automotive industry/Full details of the in-person and digital event revealed
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A presentation for the “Next-Generation Mobility Technology Expo” will be held June 16 at Bellesalle Roppongi to address the transformation of the automotive industry. The industry’s first specialized exhibition aims to shape next-generation mobility through open collaboration in areas including electrification, autonomous driving, MaaS and SDVs.
ビットコイン・セイヴァー, a consolidated subsidiary of 売れるネット広告社グループ, is making a full-scale entry into the “Middle Eastern market,” where inaccessible crypto assets are estimated to be worth 60 trillion yen. Through strategic partnerships with Takafumi Horie and Wolf Murata, it will tap huge demand, centered on fast-growing UAE, with its high-margin crypto asset recovery services.
Forcesteed Robotics to showcase “Curiosity (System4),” a continuous-learning AI demonstration, at “GATEWAY Tech TAKANAWA 2026”
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At “GATEWAY Tech TAKANAWA 2026,” Forcesteed Robotics will showcase “Curiosity (System4),” a demonstration of continuous autonomous learning in which AI recognizes when it “doesn’t know” and learns from people. The company aims to improve reliability in the practical use of AI and robots.
清和ビジネス will hold the “Engagement Improvement Forum 2026” on May 27, 2026. Aimed at companies considering office relocation or renovation, the event will introduce services to create comfortable office environments and boost employee engagement through exhibitions and seminars.
[One day only]A one-night world recreating “Night Café Terrace” in Fukushima, bringing a flourish to the finale of the Grand Van Gogh Exhibition.
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On the final day of the “Grand Van Gogh Exhibition,” which is closing in Fukushima City, a special one-night-only event recreating the world of the masterpiece “The Café Terrace at Night” will be held at stay & lounge Vase, operated by 株式会社オーダーメイドジャパン. A popular local restaurant and young artists will team up to offer an immersive experience combining food and art.
Embrace the light and let your beauty shine. A blush version with a radiant flush of color joins the Light Reflecting Luminizing Powder, which envelops skin in light to give it a perfect glow from every angle <Preorders now open>
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NARS will launch its new “Light Reflecting Luminizing Blush” on May 22, 2026, as part of its popular “Light Reflecting” collection. Combining highlighter and blush, it creates a natural flush and luminous, glowing skin.
Aquacraft launches MCP support for its aquaculture management service “uwotech pro”
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Aquacraft has added MCP support to its aquaculture management SaaS “uwotech pro.” The new feature enables users to view farming data and register daily reports through AI assistants, advancing digital transformation in the aquaculture industry.
Using 360° drones to create “spatial compositions AI can understand”: advancing 3DGS mapping of the city
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デジタルカレッジKAGA is using 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) technology in Kaga City to turn local facilities and spaces into 3D data that AI can recognize. The initiative aims to build a spatial data infrastructure that AI and robots can use for navigation.
Recruitment management tool “らくるーと” plans to launch an AI feature this summer that automatically converts interviews into data
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Recruitment management tool “らくるーと” will launch a new feature this summer that uses AI to automatically transcribe and convert interview videos into data. It aims to reduce data entry after interviews and improve recruitment accuracy through the use of interview logs. Another feature is that personal information is not sent to AI.
Inclusive interactive whiteboard “ミライタッチ” launches 3 new models to meet the latest educational needs. Creating an educational environment that “leaves no one behind” ahead of the second phase of the GIGA School Program.
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さつき株式会社 will launch 3 new models of its inclusive interactive whiteboard “ミライタッチ” in May 2026 to meet the second phase of the GIGA School Program: the C Series, P Series and move 27-inch mobile display. The company aims to create an educational environment that “leaves no one behind” and meets diverse educational needs.
Build workflows using natural language and chat—“AI Assistant” feature added to “ナレコム AI Agent Studio”
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株式会社ナレッジコミュニケーション has added “AI Assistant,” a new feature that helps users create and improve workflows using natural language, to “ナレコム AI Agent Studio,” an AI agent development tool for non-engineers. The addition lowers the barrier to developing AI agents.
Announcement: “NEXT FIELD CAMP,” a high-precision new graduate recruitment matching event
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Original株式会社CCHと合同会社DMM.comが、ベルギー1部リーグ所属の「シント=トロイデンVV」と共同で、高精度な新卒採用マッチングイベント『NEXT FIELD CAMP』を2026年5月11日に開催します。約30名の学生と7社の企業が参加し、量ではなく質にこだわった採用と就職の形を目指します。
Thinking about childhood myopia with Chibi Maruko-chan — Taking a disease-awareness message nationwide, from everyday observations to “start by seeing an eye doctor”
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Santen Pharmaceutical has launched an awareness campaign on childhood myopia featuring “Chibi Maruko-chan.” The campaign will use television commercials and online ads to inform people nationwide about how easily myopia can progress and the importance of consulting an eye doctor early, while sounding the alarm about modern lifestyles.
[S League runner-up] Pro surfer Shohei Akimoto takes an impressive second place in the top domestic showdown! The story of pushing limits, supported by IRIS Data Lab, which operates the LINE-based EC service Atouch
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Pro surfer Shohei Akimoto, sponsored by IRIS Data Lab, finished runner-up at the S League Grand Final, Japan’s premier professional surfing event. The vision of the company, which offers the LINE-based EC service Atouch, resonates with Akimoto’s story of pushing beyond his limits.
“Why not stop making tourism apps?” Seminar on using Spot AI, which can be set up in as little as 3 minutes and requires no app
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一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会(GDX) will hold an online seminar on May 27, 2026. The seminar will introduce ways to address time and budget challenges in local governments’ tourism digital transformation using ToyTalk, a spot AI tool that can be set up in as little as 3 minutes and requires no app.
[BS日テレ] New tram cars! Railway designer Eiji Mitooka recreates the “original landscape of Tokyo” from his youth: “We must offer enriching journeys”
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The BS NTV program “Tomochika and Reiji’s Fantasy Train” will feature the new 8501 tram on the Toden Arakawa Line. It will showcase the appeal of the car, designed by railway designer Eiji Mitooka to recreate Tokyo’s original landscape, as well as an exclusive chartered run—the first of its kind for the media.
Set the oscillation range to your preferred angle! New living-room fan with “precise oscillation” that directs airflow only where you need it
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Koizumi Seiki Corporation has launched the new KLF-30261/K living-room fan, equipped with a “precise oscillation” feature that directs airflow to a specific area. Ideal for indoor laundry drying or personal use, it also features “favorite settings” that remember fan speed and oscillation settings, and an “automatic mode” that adjusts fan speed based on room temperature.
Taiwan wins 11 gold medals at Paris invention expo; 15-year-old wins award for magnetic clipless pedal design
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s delegation won 11 gold medals at the Lépine Invention Exhibition in Paris. Among the awardees was 15-year-old Gao Xinghang, recognized for a magnetic bicycle card pedal, while inventions ranging from environmental technologies to medical devices also received honors.
Special defense bill excludes commercial purchases; Lin Chia-lung says U.S. hopes Congress will make amends
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed a special defense bill worth NT$780 billion in its third reading, prompting U.S. concerns about the exclusion of commercial procurement. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stressed the overall scope of the Executive Yuan’s NT$1.25 trillion budget proposal, saying it demonstrates Taiwan’s resolve to defend itself, and said the U.S. also hopes the legislature will take corrective action.
Surveillance cameras in medical facilities may record public spaces without signage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang said surveillance cameras installed in public areas of medical institutions do not require additional consent or notices, as long as they are not aimed at specific individuals. His comments followed allegations of covert filming at a cosmetic clinic.
Chinese IC design firm accused of illegal operations and poaching in Taiwan; Taiwanese executive indicted
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei prosecutors have indicted executives of Chinese IC design company Suzhou Novosense Microelectronics for setting up a business base in Taiwan without approval from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and hiring former Texas Instruments employees to sell IC products.
和椿: Robots moving into AI servers and smart semiconductor manufacturing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
和椿科技 announced that its robotics products have entered the supply chains for high-end smart manufacturing, including AI infrastructure, AI servers and advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The company has adopted NVIDIA edge AI chips and uses AI computing power in smart factories and other settings. First-quarter revenue rose 58.7% year over year to 773 million yuan, while net profit increased 212% to 94.3 million yuan, setting a record.
Hakka-language video contest on “facial equality” invites people to speak out about differences in appearance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Department of Hakka Language and Social Sciences at National Central University and 陽光基金會 are holding the “無共樣乜做得” (Differences Are Okay) Hakka-language video contest on facial equality. College students are invited to create videos in Hakka advocating equality for people with differences in appearance. The top prize is 20,000 yuan.
5 sorties by Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait; military maintains close surveillance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said 5 Chinese military aircraft and 5 naval vessels crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered airspace over central and southwestern Taiwan. The armed forces are closely monitoring and responding with mission aircraft and vessels, as well as ground-based air defense missile systems.
Intel reportedly wins Apple chip order; TSMC falls below 5-day moving average
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary agreement on some chip manufacturing, sending TSMC shares lower. The move signals a potential change in Apple’s exclusive chip supply arrangement.
In Miaoli County, a 70-year-old man fleeing a police checkpoint collided with a patrol car, injuring 2 officers. After his arrest, he tested positive for drugs and is suspected of driving under the influence. He was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of public endangerment and obstructing officers in the performance of their duties.
Bubble tea's Starbucks moment: San Francisco bubble tea breaks replace coffee breaks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the San Francisco Bay Area, bubble tea, known as 珍奶, is having its “Starbucks moment” and becoming an alternative to coffee breaks. Competition is intensifying as Chinese brands enter the market for the drink, which originated in Taiwan, and a brand’s “soul” is seen as key to success.
Zheng-Xi meeting repeatedly uses same terms; Luo Wen-jia says CCP is demanding whatever it wants
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Straits Exchange Foundation Vice Chairman and Secretary-General Lo Wenchia criticized the repeated use of phrases such as “Chinese people” during the meeting between Kuomintang Chairperson Cheng Li-wun and Xi Jinping, calling them “prearranged, unilateral demands” by the Chinese Communist Party. Referring to the “Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Act,” which takes effect in July, he analyzed the CCP’s integrated strategic framework of legal warfare, semantic warfare and narrative warfare against Taiwan, and urged Taiwan to respond with wisdom.
U.S. Senate to review cryptocurrency bill this week to clarify responsibilities and break deadlock
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. Senate will take up a bill this week to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and break the impasse between the industry and banks. The 2025 Digital Asset Market Clarity Act aims to clarify the jurisdiction of financial regulators and accelerate the adoption of digital assets.
Iran demands compensation and nuclear guarantees; Trump rejects them as “completely unacceptable”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Iran demanded war reparations, full sovereign control of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of sanctions, the release of frozen assets and nuclear guarantees in response to a U.S. peace proposal. President Trump rejected the demands as “completely unacceptable,” leaving ceasefire negotiations in an uncertain state.
Companies mentioned:英国廣播公司 (BBC)、法新社 (AFP)、美聯社 (AP)、塔斯尼姆通訊社 (Tasnim News Agency)、華爾街日報 (The Wall Street Journal)、美國廣播公司 (ABC)
China's Foreign Ministry announces: U.S. President Trump to visit China from the 13th to the 15th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China’s Foreign Ministry formally announced that U.S. President Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15. The visit will be a significant event in U.S.-China relations.
Taiwan stocks fluctuate after opening higher; TSMC falls NT$20
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s stock market opened higher before trading turned volatile. TSMC, a major stock, fell NT$20, while other leading companies saw a mixed performance.
Companies mentioned:台積電 (TSMC)、鴻海 (Hon Hai Precision Industry)、聯發科 (MediaTek)、台達電 (Delta Electronics)
Hong Kong media: Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu barred from sentence reductions, reflecting military leadership's deep hatred
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Chinese defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were sentenced to life imprisonment following suspended death sentences for corruption, in an unusual ruling that bars sentence reductions and parole. The verdict is seen as a sign of deep hostility toward them among the military’s top leadership and as a warning to corrupt officials in the armed forces.
Trump set to visit, but can change his mind at any moment; Chinese public expectations are low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With President Trump’s visit to China approaching, the Chinese public has few expectations for the upcoming “Xi-Trump meeting,” given his unpredictable style and the competitive U.S.-China relationship. On social media, attention has focused more on related topics than on the meeting itself.
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin released on parole; hundreds of supporters turn out to welcome him
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin was released early on the 11th, and hundreds of supporters greeted him outside the prison. He had been serving time in a corruption case since last September and will now begin a 4-month period of parole while wearing an electronic monitoring device.
Financial Times: More than half of U.S. voters unhappy with Trump's handling of inflation and the economy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
According to the Financial Times’ latest poll, more than half of U.S. voters are dissatisfied with President Trump’s handling of inflation and the economy. The poll indicates that tariffs and the Iran war are hurting Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
Tainan and Pingtung brace for high temperatures; Wu Derong: rain for 5 straight days starting on the 12th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
High-temperature advisories have been issued for Tainan and Pingtung in Taiwan, and weather experts forecast rain for 5 days starting May 12 as a front passes through. Rainfall is expected to increase on the 13th and 14th.
The New Taiwan dollar rose 1.9 fen against the U.S. dollar to open at NT$31.41 on the Taipei foreign exchange market, reflecting currency movements in Taiwan’s economy.
Taipei’s stock market opened up 110.06 points today, with the TAIEX at 41,714 points and turnover of NT$19.5 billion, marking a strong start to trading.
Pimco warns of inflation risks, says Fed rate cuts could backfire
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pimco, the world’s largest bond manager, warned that a Federal Reserve rate cut would worsen inflation risks and prove counterproductive. Citing surging energy prices due to the situation in the Middle East, it said the Fed may even need to raise rates.
Netanyahu says Iran's enriched uranium must be removed before war ends, differing with Trump
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argued that Iran’s enriched uranium should be removed before the end of the war, while former U.S. President Donald Trump said it could be removed at any time after the war ends, revealing a difference of opinion between the two.
NBA's Knicks rain 25 3-pointers on 76ers, sweep series to reach Eastern Conference finals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The ニューヨーク・ニックス swept the フィラデルフィア・76ers in 4 straight games in the NBA playoffs to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks matched a league record for 3-point shots and won decisively.
Taipei escape-room employee playing a hanging ghost suffocates; rushed to hospital and saved
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An employee at an escape-room game shop in Taipei’s Xinyi District accidentally began suffocating while playing the role of a “hanged ghost” and was taken to hospital, but survived. Police are investigating on suspicion of negligent injury.
Global tensions make exhibiting more challenging; Taiwanese works win praise at Zurich art fair
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese artworks received high praise at the Zurich Art Fair in Switzerland, despite the difficulties of exhibiting amid the international situation. With war and rising logistics costs posing challenges, the works from Taiwan drew attention for their diverse narratives and international connections.
U.S. stocks remain strong and Taiwan index futures rise overnight; brokerage says Taiwan stocks could surge to 42000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. nonfarm payrolls for April exceeded market expectations, lifting major U.S. stock indexes. Taiwan’s Taiex futures also rose sharply in overnight trading in response. An investment advisory firm said the resilience of the U.S. economy and strength in the AI and semiconductor sectors could push Taiwan stocks to 42000 points.
Trump set to visit, but can change his mind at any moment; Chinese public expectations are low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China for the first time in 8 years, but given his unpredictable nature and the competitive relationship between the U.S. and China, the Chinese public has low expectations for the “Trump-Xi Jinping meeting.” On social media, minor news and anecdotes about Trump’s visit have been attracting more attention than political debate.
Taiwan and Indonesia create “Island of the People,” reflecting on identity through cross-cultural perspectives
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
“Island of People,” a dance work co-created by Taiwanese choreographer Wang Yuguang and Indonesian dancer Danang, was performed in Jakarta, Indonesia. Through intercultural clashes, the work aims to deepen self-awareness and, by observing the characteristics and shortcomings of each culture, rediscover the form of one’s own culture and inner truth.
Companies mentioned:雲門「流浪者計畫」、駐馬來西亞台北經濟文化辦事處、雅加達莎莉哈拉藝術中心(Komunitas Salihara Arts Center)、微光製造
São Paulo Taiwanese community honors exemplary mother in her 9th decade, highlighting respect for elders and virtue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Brazil branch of the General Association of Chinese Overseas held its “2026 Exemplary Mothers Awards Ceremony” in São Paulo, Brazil, honoring exemplary mothers aged 90 and above. The event celebrated respect for the elderly and the virtues of the overseas Chinese community. Representatives of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office and local government officials also attended, and the ceremony took place in a warm atmosphere.
Good morning, World》Intel reportedly lands Apple order; experts say TSMC's technology and yield remain top choices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Wall Street Journal reported that インテル had won chip production orders from アップル, but Liu Peizhen of the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research said アップル would find it difficult to shift orders for its flagship chips to インテル in the short term, given TSMC’s advanced technology and stable yields. インテル and Samsung are seen as serving only as “strategic reserves.”
Annual Securities Report—69th Fiscal Year (2025/02/21–2026/02/20)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Heiwado submitted its annual securities report for its 69th fiscal year (2025/02/21–2026/02/20). The report provides official information on the company’s financial position and operating results.