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株式会社カワカミ plans to release its new tool “ToT” in spring 2027 to help align understanding when machine problems occur. By combining signal sounds over the phone with images displayed on equipment monitors, the tool aims to quickly identify problem areas and improve the efficiency of initial responses.
Companies mentioned：株式会社カワカミ
Students from the Faculty of Global Engagement at Kansai Gaidai University and international students are taking part in efforts to restore a degraded bamboo forest in Hotani, Hirakata, Osaka, an area selected for the “100 Best Satoyama in Japan” list, contributing to nature restoration and biodiversity conservation.
Companies mentioned：関西外国語大学、ボランティア団体ひまわり、大阪みどりのトラスト協会、大阪自然環境保全協会、日本森林ボランティア協会
アールスリーインスティテュート will hold “Ichariba Night,” a networking event for attendees, alongside Cybozu Days 2026 on November 12, 2026. This year, partner companies will also be invited, fostering connections among a broad range of people involved with kintone.
Companies mentioned：Cybozu、アールスリーインスティテュート
“University Entrance Exam Festa in HYOGO 2026 Spring,” hosted by 神戸新聞社, will be held at Kobe Sambo Hall on June 14. Universities from across Japan will gather to offer admissions consultations, lectures, and study advice from current university students. The event is free for middle and high school students and their guardians, and advance reservations are required.
Companies mentioned：神戸新聞社、ティエラコム、みなと銀行、ニュージーランド国立ワイカト大学日本事務所
JR East and idol group “=LOVE” are teaming up for a joint campaign featuring a digital stamp rally, Shinkansen-exclusive audio, and special announcements at stations, aiming to attract tourists through idol content.
Companies mentioned：東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、SoVeC株式会社、ソニーグループ株式会社
An on-site briefing on an excavation survey at the Hirose Castle ruins in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, with the aim of securing designation as a national historic site, was held on April 25. About 100 people attended and learned about the remains and artifacts from the Sengoku-period mountain castle, gaining a sense of the fierce warfare of the time.
Ragate and AWS top-tier partner Serverworks have entered a capital and business partnership, with the latter acquiring a 20% stake. The two companies will combine AI technology with a large-customer base to accelerate AX transformation.
Companies mentioned：Ragate株式会社、株式会社サーバーワークス、株式会社G-gen
The Okinawa Churashima Foundation conducted research on the traditional food culture of Ryukyu and Okinawa as part of a program supported by 文化庁, and compiled its findings in a report and flyer. The project aims to clarify the cultural heritage value of this food culture and pursue its registration as a cultural property.
Companies mentioned：文化庁、琉球料理ユネスコ無形文化遺産登録推進委員会
D&M Company, which specializes in medical and nursing care consulting, announced the introduction of a shareholder benefit program. Shareholders holding 300 or more shares will receive an electronic gift voucher.
Companies mentioned：株式会社D&Mカンパニー
Meitetsu World Travel announced a special tour of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea, led by 小暮真琴, who has visited Korea more than 230 times. The trip offers cultural experiences, local cuisine, nature, and history.
Companies mentioned：名鉄観光サービス株式会社、双葉社
Fager Co., Ltd. has launched an initiative with Seven-Eleven Japan to promote environmentally conscious agriculture through the use of an agricultural carbon credit program. The initiative will generate J-Credits by reducing methane emissions through an extended midseason drainage period in rice cultivation, aiming to secure a new source of income for producers and realize sustainable agriculture.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン
Gaiax has launched a “Stablecoin Payment Implementation Support Service” to help businesses integrate payments using the yen stablecoin JPYC. The service offers end-to-end support from design and development to operations, and supports smart-contract revenue sharing and real-time settlement.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ガイアックス、JPYC株式会社、東京都
Yaruki Switch Group and satellite company Synspective partnered to hold a visit to a satellite development facility for parents and children in March 2026. The event combined an on-site tour with a presentation workshop to spark children’s interest in space technology and learning.
Companies mentioned：株式会社やる気スイッチグループ、株式会社Synspective
シー・エフ・デー販売株式会社 will release the 27-inch QHD WOLED gaming monitor “GIGABYTE GO27Q24G,” with a 240Hz refresh rate, under the GIGABYTE brand on May 15, 2026. It features high-performance specifications including a 0.03ms response time, peak brightness of 1300 nits, and AI OLED Care, and is optimized for gamers.
Companies mentioned：シー・エフ・デー販売株式会社、GIGABYTE
Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) announced that the country’s 3 major telecommunications operators offer prepaid data-only cards in response to information security concerns about purchasing eSIM cards overseas. The NCC plans to work with police agencies and telecommunications operators to consider the possibility of simplifying KYC (identity verification) procedures.
Companies mentioned：國家通訊傳播委員會 (NCC)、3大電信業者
民進党 plans to hold an election strategy meeting on May 13 and nominate legislator Shen Po-yang as its candidate for Taipei mayor. Shen will challenge incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an, and party chair and President Lai Ching-te will express support at the nomination press conference. Shen’s team has already begun work and is preparing for the election campaign.
Companies mentioned：民進党
Celebrity Wang Caihua discussed her 30-year history of nose surgery on a program hosted by Xiao S, and cried in response to criticism from online users. Xiao S encouraged her, saying that people can do whatever they like with their own faces.
Restaurant brand 好丘 faced criticism for using the phrase “Wash the dishes for Mom” in a Mother’s Day campaign, which was seen as presuming a gender-based division of household chores. 好丘 apologized and emphasized that household chores should be shared by the whole family, pledging to take greater care when creating social media content in the future.
Companies mentioned：好丘
Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary To Lam visited India and met with Prime Minister Modi. Focusing on defense cooperation and military procurement, he announced Vietnam’s participation in the “Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative” as a measure to counter China.
Taiwan stocks rose 186.12 points on the 11th to close at 41790.06, while the 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net purchases of NT$4.934 billion. Foreign investors were net sellers of 53,743 shares of 緯創 (Wistron) and more than 17,000 shares of 台積電 (TSMC), and sold a total of NT$10.983 billion net. Meanwhile, investment trusts and dealers maintained net buying, setting up a contest between Taiwanese and foreign capital.
Companies mentioned：緯創、台積電、元大台灣50、力積電、主動野村台灣高息、中鋼、主動統一台股增長、主動群益科技創新、友達、華航、康舒、富邦投顧
The Tainan City Animal Health Inspection and Protection Office announced on the 11th that it had investigated suspected improper keeping of 24 dogs at a breeding facility in Xuejia District. The investigation found that 15 dogs had not been fully registered as pets and that there were health concerns, including skin diseases, so the owner was instructed to make improvements.
A Taiwanese DPP legislator held a roundtable on a support platform for teachers in remote areas, proposing a nationwide platform to address local teacher shortages and resource-matching problems. The legislator called for support from a diverse range of organizations and expanded services for both full-time and substitute teachers.
Companies mentioned：瑩光教育協會
The Taiwan Stock Exchange will hold the “AI Leads × Unpolished Jade Shines” Taiwan Capital Market Growth Forum on May 18, aiming to correct the concentration of investment in AI technology stocks and strengthen balance and resilience in the Taiwanese stock market through the “twin engines” of AI and high-quality mid-sized companies (unpolished jade companies).
Companies mentioned：財訊雙週刊、元大投信、寬量國際、台灣指數公司
Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TVGH) has introduced histotripsy, a noninvasive tumor treatment technology, as a new option for liver cancer treatment with support from a public-interest trust. This makes the hospital the only medical center in the world to offer 3 major treatments simultaneously: heavy-ion radiotherapy, boron neutron capture therapy and histotripsy.
Companies mentioned：林堉璘宏泰公益信託、林堉璘宏泰教育基金會
All 40,000 tickets for the “K-SPARK” concert in Kaohsiung, featuring Korean artists GD, Taeyeon, FTISLAND and others, have sold out. The organizers said suspending ATM payments to combat ticket scalpers had proved effective. They are also considering releasing additional tickets for seats with obstructed views.
Companies mentioned：寬魚國際、KKTIX
A county government delegation led by Miaoli County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin visited Japan and inspected the Karuizawa Whisky Distillery. The delegation will study its distilling techniques and tourism management model as a reference for developing Miaoli County’s distinctive winery industry and tourism.
Companies mentioned：輕井澤威士忌株式會社
Original台湾のディスプレイメーカーである群創光電は、2026年第1四半期に売上高666億台湾ドル、純利益17.9億台湾ドル、希薄化後1株当たり利益0.2台湾ドルを達成し、黒字転換したと発表しました。春節の連休中も、スポーツイベントとメモリ価格上昇への期待からブランド顧客が前倒しで製品を仕入れたことが業績を牽引しました。第2四半期も「慎重ながら楽観的」な見通しを維持し、非ディスプレイ分野への「デュアルトラック転換」戦略を推進します。
Companies mentioned：群創光電
莊競程, the 民進党 candidate for Hsinchu mayor, put forward 3 major welfare policies: a universal payment of NT$10,000 to residents, accumulated points on senior citizens’ cards and free health insurance premiums for seniors. The policies aim to ease the burden on younger people.
Companies mentioned：民進党
The British Office Taipei met with Deputy Premier Cheng Li-chun to exchange views on future cooperation under the Taiwan-UK Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP). The sides are also looking to deepen cooperation in advanced technology fields such as AI, semiconductors and space.
Taiwanese defense-related stocks fell across the board after the country’s special defense budget was cut to NT$780 billion. Drone and unmanned-vessel companies were particularly hard hit, with industry players concerned about the impact on industrial confidence and international cooperation over the next 10 to 20 years.
Companies mentioned：台船、龍德造船、雷虎、亞航、漢翔、長榮航太、晟田、中光電、邑錡、碳基、台灣國防產業發展協會、台灣區航太工業同業公會
台湾自来水公司 will suspend water service for 23 hours from 9 a.m. on May 13 for 19,000 households in 6 districts, including Gangshan, Tianliao and Qishan, to repair water pipes in Qishan District, Kaohsiung. Water delivery will be temporarily halted because electric welding work is required.
Companies mentioned：台湾自来水公司
Taiwanese food giant Uni-President Enterprises reported monthly sales of NT$57.48 billion in April, up 2.26% from a year earlier and a record for the month, supported by its food business and contributions from subsidiaries 統一中控 and 統一超. 統一超 also set a record for April, with sales of NT$29.91 billion, driving the group’s overall performance.
Companies mentioned：統一中控、統一超、フィリピン7-ELEVEN、統一精工、康是美、星巴克
A “digital hand-scraping” technique developed over 16 years by Professor Tsai Chih-cheng of 国立中興大学 uses machining to improve the stability and precision of slide rails while reducing labor and time costs. The technique digitizes and standardizes key processes for high-precision machine tools. Several companies, including 永進機械, have adopted it and aim to enter the market for large, high-end processing equipment for the energy, aerospace and defense industries.
Companies mentioned：国立中興大学、永進機械、程泰機械、亜崴機電、高鋒工業
Concerns that tensions in the Middle East could escalate after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s ceasefire terms, while rising risks in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, sent crude prices soaring. Asian stock markets were generally weak, with Tokyo particularly hard hit.
Companies mentioned：三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、任天堂
Studio Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service will make its Taiwan debut in July as a new musical accompanied by a symphony orchestra. Author Eiko Kadono has expressed delight, and the production will use rich orchestration to depict Kiki’s growth as she discovers her own worth through loneliness and setbacks.
Companies mentioned：牛耳芸術、吉卜力工作室
Heavy electrical equipment maker 華城 posted a record profit in the first quarter, with strong shipments of power transformers for AI data centers. Its first-quarter net income rose 20.7% year on year to NT$1.038 billion, while revenue increased 7.58% to NT$4.756 billion. Orders related to AI data centers are expected to account for more than 20% of the total.
Companies mentioned：華城、士電
Despite a standoff between the United States and Iran, gains in Taiwan stocks supported the New Taiwan dollar, which closed at NT$31.415 today, up 1.4 fen. Taiwan stocks held firm on strength in the AI and semiconductor sectors.
Taiwan’s 内政部 warned that unidentified individuals have recently used fake emails impersonating the Ministry’s Certificate Authority to lure recipients into clicking links to download or update the “HiCOS Client Card Management Tool.” It urged the public not to click unfamiliar links to prevent personal information leaks or financial losses.
Companies mentioned：内政部、中央社
The Financial Supervisory Commission announced that assets under management (AUM) in the Kaohsiung Financial Asset Management Zone had reached NT$455.9 billion, with 3,736 clients, and said it plans to expand some mature business operations nationwide. It is also scheduled to outline the direction of related special legislation at the end of July.
Taiwan Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang said he had reached an agreement with the Ministry of Finance on a policy exempting doctors’ overtime pay from tax. However, the policy’s complexity means it will not be ready for this year’s tax filings, and the government aims to implement it in time for the 2027 tax filings.
Hsiao Ching-tien, director of the Kuomintang’s Changhua County branch, urged the party’s central leadership to quickly select its candidate for Changhua County magistrate, saying the nomination is likely to be completed this week. He said this would help prevent local party infighting.
Companies mentioned：民主進歩党、中国国民党
Since the U.S.-Iran war broke out, demand for petroleum-based synthetic rubber has fallen, shifting demand to natural rubber and pushing its price to a 9-year high. Tire retail prices could also rise, affecting consumers.
Companies mentioned：QUICK-慧甚 (QUICK-FactSet)、詩董橡膠 (Sri Trang Agro-Industry)、大城銀行 (Bank of Ayudhya)、中央社
An ATR passenger plane operated by 立榮航空 aborted takeoff while traveling from Taitung Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport after a hydraulic system warning. Its 55 passengers were transferred to other flights or rail services.
Companies mentioned：立榮航空
Ahead of a meeting between the U.S. and Chinese leaders, China’s Foreign Ministry released a Chinese-English bilingual short video themed “peaceful coexistence.” The video urges the United States to build a cooperative relationship with China rather than engage in confrontation.
The Tainan City Government introduced an AI smart traffic signal system to ease congestion around the Southern Taiwan Science Park. The system has shortened morning rush-hour commutes by about 16% and improved traffic efficiency.
Driven by a surge in AI demand, overtime hours in electronic component manufacturing and computer, electronics and optical products manufacturing reached a 47-year high for the first quarter this year. The figures highlight the widening gap between industries amid the AI boom.
Taiwanese golfer Hou Yu-sang is aiming to win the 中国信託 Women’s Open, co-hosted by Taiwan and Japan. A high finish in the tournament could open the way to the Japan tour. After narrowly missing out in qualifying last year, she hopes to use this event as a stepping stone to competing on the Japan tour.
Companies mentioned：中国信託、日本女子プロゴルフ協会
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it had demanded an end to wars in the region and the unfreezing of Iran’s overseas assets in response to the latest U.S. proposal. U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s response as “completely unacceptable.”
Taoyuan City defeated Yilan County 10-0 and Taichung City beat Taitung County 9-5 in the semifinals of the 陽信銀行 National Youth Baseball Championship, advancing to the final. Taoyuan and Taichung will face off in the final on May 12.
Companies mentioned：陽信銀行
Original富邦媒momoと網家（PChome）の台湾大手EC2社が、母の日と季節の変わり目需要により4月の売上を伸ばした。特にmomoは前年比1.32%増、網家はAI関連製品と母の日需要で前年比10.35%増を記録し、双方とも好調を維持している。
Companies mentioned：富邦媒 (momo)、網家 (PChome)
Taiwan’s Big Four accounting firms—Deloitte, PwC, KPMG and EY—announced compensation adjustment plans to retain talent. Annual salary increases in their audit divisions are expected to average 9% to 12%, and starting salaries for new graduates are also set to rise.
Companies mentioned：勤業眾信 (Deloitte)、資誠 (PwC Taiwan)、KPMG安侯建業 (KPMG)、安永 (EY)
A dispute has emerged in Taiwan over when to implement the “three-shift nurse-to-patient ratio,” with opposition lawmakers accusing the president of breaking a campaign pledge. The health minister explained the reasons for delaying implementation, while hospital representatives and rural hospitals raised concerns about nursing shortages and called for a phased rollout and support measures.
Companies mentioned：台北榮民總醫院、南門醫療社團法人南門醫院
基隆市府 and 農業部漁業署 have begun construction of the “Badouzi Fish Market,” investing more than NT$167 million. The project aims for completion by the end of 2027 and is intended to create a modern, hygienic venue for seafood trading and help advance fisheries and marine tourism.
Companies mentioned：基隆市府、農業部漁業署、基隆區漁會
ASUS said scam groups had impersonated “華碩電腦” and its chairman, 施崇棠, using fake investment contracts to defraud U.S. citizens. ASUS has already reported the case to U.S. law enforcement, and a judicial investigation is underway. The company has been targeted by similar scams before and urged the public to remain vigilant.
Companies mentioned：華碩電腦 (ASUS)、華敏投資、Facebook
KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun welcomed U.S. President Trump's visit to China, saying reconciliation and cooperation between the United States and China would be the greatest boon to the world. She stressed that reconciliation was also needed between Taiwan's ruling and opposition parties and across the Taiwan Strait.
Companies mentioned：中央社
According to CNN, as the conflict in Iran enters its 3rd month, China is closely watching the U.S. military's real-world combat capabilities, while the United States recognizes that it could be on the defensive in a future Pacific theater and is drawing lessons. Experts say China may be overestimating its own advantages.
Companies mentioned：CNN、国防安全研究院
The 2026 China Trust Women's Open Golf Championship begins on May 14, with total prize money of 50 million yen. To mark the 60th anniversary of China Trust's founding this year, a new “涂阿玉 Legacy Award” named after Taiwanese golf legend Tu A-yu will be presented, awarding 1.15 million yen to the player with the lowest score in a single round.
Companies mentioned：台湾女子職業高爾夫協會（TLPGA）、日本次級巡迴賽
Beauty clinics in New Taipei City, including 愛爾麗, have come under scrutiny over suspected secret filming, drawing public attention. The New Taipei City government said it would impose the harshest penalties in cases involving suspected privacy violations. To ease public concerns, the city government plans to add a dedicated legal consultation section to its website.
Companies mentioned：愛爾麗
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration forecast that a front will pass over Taiwan from May 12 to 15, bringing rain across a wide area from the north to the south. Heavy local rain is a particular concern in the north on the 13th and 14th. The weather is expected to improve from the 16th, with temperatures also forecast to rise.
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
Popular Taiwanese band Accusefive held a concert at Taipei Children's Amusement Park for the first time in 4 years, showing how they have grown through their world tour experience. They were moved to reunite with fans and are also set to perform the final show of their LIVE HOUSE TOUR at Zepp New Taipei and take part in music awards.
A review panel at Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior rejected an application by a woman surnamed Cao, a Chinese citizen, to settle in Taiwan because she had previously worked for institutions affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party, government or military. Cao filed an appeal, alleging human rights violations, but the Executive Yuan rejected it.
Original動力科技は、タイ子会社POWER LOGIC TECH(THAILAND) CO., LTD.に対し、運営資金需要に対応するため500万米ドル（約1億5000万タイバーツ）の現金増資を行うことを決定した。これにより、タイ子会社の資本金は5億5000万タイバーツに増加する。
Companies mentioned：動力科技股份有限公司、POWER LOGIC TECH(THAILAND) CO., LTD.
Original台湾の主計総処が発表した最新の賃金統計によると、今年1月から3月の実質経常性賃金は前年同期比1.45%増加し、11年間で最大の伸びを記録しました。実質総賃金も1.98%増加し、8年間で最大の伸びとなり、賃金上昇がインフレを上回っていることを示しています。AIブームが関連産業の景気を押し上げ、全体的な賃金上昇に貢献しています。
Companies mentioned：主計総処
Australian lithium producers Atlantic Lithium and Elevra Lithium announced they would sell their stakes in the Ewoyaa lithium mine project in Ghana to China's Huayou Cobalt. Analysts see the move as part of efforts by Chinese companies to secure control of critical mineral supply chains.
Companies mentioned：大西洋鋰業 (Atlantic Lithium Limited)、Elevra Lithium Limited、浙江華友鈷業、中央社、環球電訊社 (GlobeNewswire)、discoveryalert.com.au
Taiwan Power Company updated its corporate identity and typeface design, and changed the color of its bills from blue to green as part of its 80th anniversary activities. The change has heightened customer concerns about higher electricity bills in summer, though it does not involve any additional charges.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、財政部、國產署、國立故宮博物院、國防部陸軍司令部、交通部台灣鐵路管理局、交通部觀光署馬祖國家風景區管理處
考試院 visited the Lienchiang County government and exchanged views on engineering personnel allocations, handling of bullying cases and promotion training and selection methods. Securing and developing civil service talent on outlying islands was a key topic.
Companies mentioned：考試院、連江縣政府
Kuo Tien-ho has taken office as the new general manager of Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), announcing that he will focus on 3 key challenges: stable power supply, grid resilience and digital transformation. In particular, he aims to bring in 13 combined-cycle power generation units over the next 10 years and use AI to improve operational efficiency.
瑪利亞社會福利基金會 released “回家路上,” a documentary chronicling the community lives of people with intellectual disabilities. It portrays people with disabilities living independently in their communities and calls on more people to understand and support them.
Companies mentioned：瑪利亞社會福利基金會、台灣社區居住與獨立生活聯盟、創思苑
Actress Yang Hsiao-li produced and hosted the program “像你這道菜” as a producer, inviting her old friend Hao Shao-wen. The program featured a surprise video from director Chu Yen-ping, which moved Hao to tears.
Companies mentioned：中央社、客家電視
Scholars have warned that a shortfall of NT$470 billion in Taiwan's special military procurement act, if converted into the regular government budget, could squeeze existing military investment and affect the development of asymmetric capabilities such as drones. Negotiations to extend the payment deadline for HIMARS are also proving difficult.
Companies mentioned：国防安全研究院
The Philippines and Paraguay signed several agreements, including on diplomatic training and mutual visa exemptions, to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, diplomacy, tourism and regional cooperation. Both countries highlighted their roles as gateways to their respective regions and aim to expand cooperation.
Companies mentioned：菲律賓工商總會（PCCI）、巴拉圭工商部投資暨出口促進局（REDIEX）
Original5月18日の国際博物館日に合わせ、台湾の文化部は60以上の博物館・文化施設が特別開館し、文化幣を活用した「打卡集徽章」イベントを含む一連の活動を実施します。今年のテーマは「博物館は分断された世界を結びつける」で、持続可能性、平等、共生に焦点を当てています。
Companies mentioned：國際博物館協會（ICOM）、文化部、國立台灣文學館
Since the 2019 “Anti-Extradition” movement, the Hong Kong government has promoted “patriotic education” based on China's narrative, particularly among young people. Alongside the national security law, the effort aims to strengthen young people's understanding of China and patriotism, and prevent similar movements in the future.
Local public health officials disputed reports that the Dutch ornithologist considered the “zero patient” in a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship contracted the infection in Argentina, saying that was unlikely.
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the luxury cruise ship Hondius has left 1 French passenger testing positive, with the person's condition worsening. The French government ordered contact tracing and tighter isolation measures to prevent the spread of infection.
China's Shanghai Composite Index hit 4,225.02 points, its highest level in 10 years and 10 months. Uncertainty over the U.S.-China summit and signs of short-term overheating have led the market to expect significant volatility and divergence between sectors.
Companies mentioned：華泰證券、中原證券
The Fubon Guardians announced that Japanese pitcher Yudai Abe has been registered and will make his first-team starting debut against the CTBC Brothers tomorrow, the 12th. Abe has posted a strong 1.67 ERA in the minor leagues, and is expected to strengthen the team.
Companies mentioned：富邦悍將 (富邦ガーディアンズ)、中信兄弟 (中信ブラザーズ)、味全龍隊 (味全ドラゴンズ)
A female employee at an escape room venue in Taipei nearly suffocated after becoming trapped in hanging equipment. The Taipei City government ordered the venue to suspend operations and is considering requiring experiential facilities to carry insurance. The incident has drawn attention to public safety issues involving venue design and workplace safety management.
寶嘉聯合 executive director Wu Rui-hung, whose company is a Taiwanese auto distributor, forecast that Taiwan's auto market will perform better in the second half of the year than in the first half. But he said uncertainty over U.S. auto tariff policy is the industry's biggest challenge and that he strongly hopes it will be resolved soon.
Companies mentioned：寶嘉聯合
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed in its third reading the “Special Act on Procurement to Maintain National Security and Strengthen Asymmetric Warfare Capabilities,” related to arms purchases from the United States, setting a budget cap of NT$780 billion. The Presidential Office promulgated the special act today.
The Taiwan government is considering setting up industrial parks in 3 locations, in Houston, Texas, and Arizona, in cooperation with the United States under the “Taiwan Model.” TSMC hopes upstream raw-material and equipment suppliers will follow, but chemical regulations remain a challenge.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、台灣區電機電子工業同業公會 (TEEMA)
Economists at Goldman Sachs forecast that the AI chip boom will push Taiwan's and South Korea's current account surpluses to record highs, forcing the central banks of both countries to raise interest rates in the second half of this year. South Korea is expected to raise rates by 0.25 percentage points in the 3rd and 4th quarters, while Taiwan is forecast to raise rates by 0.125 percentage points in the 2nd and 4th quarters.
Companies mentioned：Bloomberg News、Goldman Sachs
With central government subsidies, the Taoyuan City government completed construction of a new road linking Yanping Road south of National Freeway 2 to Heping Road, and held an opening ceremony today for the 3rd phase. The project is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion in the Bade area.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said that after a rat was spotted at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei City had begun cleaning and disinfection work in 12 districts and that facilities under central government jurisdiction should also cooperate. He also addressed the accident at an escape room venue, saying it had been ordered to suspend operations for violating the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Companies mentioned：大直典華婚宴會館、誠品南西店
Original米国ノースイースタン大学の研究チームが昨年8月、主要な旅行用eSIM業者25社をテストした結果、一部の装置で中国移動のIPアドレスが割り当てられていることが判明した。cacaFlyの邱継弘董事長は、利用者の位置情報やトラフィックデータが中国のシステムに流れるリスクを指摘し、信頼できる通信業者や原号ローミングの利用を推奨している。
Companies mentioned：cacaFly聖洋科技、米国東北大学、Holafly、中国移動、中華電信、遠傳、台灣大哥大
New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih said of the secret filming case at a cosmetic surgery clinic that “malicious acts will absolutely not be tolerated.” He said the city had launched a citywide investigation in cooperation with the police, health department and other agencies.
Companies mentioned：愛爾麗 (医美グループ)
A man surnamed Lin has been indicted in a fatal drug-impaired driving crash in Yilan, and a judge ordered that he remain in detention, citing the risk that he might flee. A female teacher was killed in the crash, which involved multiple vehicles.
The Financial Supervisory Commission said flagged bank accounts linked to fraud have steadily declined since the introduction of monitoring indicators last April, falling to 143,000 as of the end of March. The number is still trending downward and is expected to fall below 140,000 soon, with 3 banks listed on the “blacklist.”
Companies mentioned：金管會 (金融監督管理委員会)、銀行公會 (銀行協会)、電子支付公會 (電子決済協会)、VASP公會 (VASP協会)
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said reports that the Twin-City Forum would be held after the election to avoid affecting the vote were inaccurate, noting that its timing is not fixed and will be decided through discussions between the two sides. He also addressed deliberations on the military budget, emphasizing support for strengthening defense capabilities and appropriate military procurement.
Companies mentioned：中央社
According to the latest statistics released by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, the number of university students in academic year 114 fell by about 295,000 over the past 14 years, and the proportion studying social sciences and humanities declined. Meanwhile, students in technology-related fields accounted for 48.4% of the total, an increase compared with 5 years ago.
The Blue House strongly condemned the attack on the South Korean cargo ship “NAMU” in the Strait of Hormuz, which caused a fire, saying that “attacks on civilian vessels are absolutely unacceptable.” An investigative team concluded that 2 unidentified flying objects attacked the stern, and authorities are continuing efforts to identify who was responsible.
Companies mentioned：現代商船（HMM）
The Xinyuan Township Library in Pingtung County officially opened today. Designed as a reading space for all ages, it features a manga section and an outdoor terrace overlooking rice fields, and will serve as a new cultural hub for the community.