2026-05-18 00:00–03:00 JST

Influential US lawmaker: Support Taiwan’s self-defense; arms sales to Taiwan ensure the status quo

Published 2026-05-18 00:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

US Senator Wicker reiterated bipartisan congressional support for arms sales to Taiwan, to ensure Taiwan can defend itself and maintain the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.

Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、福斯新聞

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AI boom to drive average monthly salaries at South Korean tech giants to NT$200,000

Published 2026-05-18 00:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Driven by the AI chip boom, employees at major South Korean technology companies such as Samsung and SK hynix are expected to earn an average monthly salary of NT$200,000.

Companies mentioned：三星電子 (Samsung Electronics)、SK海力士 (SK Hynix)、韓國前鋒日報 (Korea Herald)、國家統計入口網站 (KOSIS)

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Original軍公教待遇法制化受矚 政院將提院版調整草案

Published 2026-05-17 23:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

行政院 is considering a draft law on compensation adjustments for military personnel, civil servants and public school teachers, aiming to codify the salary adjustment mechanism and establish an advisory committee.

Companies mentioned：行政院、行政院人事行政總處、立法院、考試院、國民黨

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Man approaches baby in New Taipei’s Banqiao District, alarming parents; police take him in for questioning

Published 2026-05-17 23:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

An underage male approached another person’s baby for no apparent reason at a department store in Banqiao, New Taipei City, alarming the parents. Police have taken him in for investigation under the offense of coercion and the Juvenile Justice Act.

Companies mentioned：板橋大遠百、新北地院少年法庭

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A new standard born from a track record of 60,000 projects, eliminating the “invisible anxieties” of home renovation. 株式会社ルクア begins introducing its “responsible construction system” to all homes where it carries out work.

Published 2026-05-18 00:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ルクア has introduced a “responsible construction system” to all homes where it carries out work, guaranteeing transparency and quality. The company aims to address challenges in the renovation industry by preventing opaque additional charges and shoddy workmanship.

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Cleans away dirt while moisturizing! “熟酵 ザ クレンジングスペシャルパック” renewed for its 9th generation!

Published 2026-05-18 00:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Japanese skincare brand “熟酵” announced that its signature cleansing product has been upgraded to its 9th generation, with a record-high 290 beauty ingredients. It is scheduled to launch in June 2026.

Companies mentioned：株式会社まごころ総合美容、ジュピターショップチャンネル株式会社

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【New store opening】“COSAJI DINING 9BAN” in Kakogawa will begin offering its “(self-proclaimed) richest gâteau au chocolat in Kakogawa,” baked without wheat flour and using only 4 carefully selected ingredients, starting May 9!

Published 2026-05-17 23:50 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

“COSAJI DINING 9BAN” in Kakogawa, Hyogo Prefecture, has launched a rich “ultimate gâteau au chocolat” made with just 4 ingredients to mark its reopening on May 9. Its selling points are that it is completely gluten-free and made using the chef’s emulsification technique.

Companies mentioned：合同会社エルエイト

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Fencer Yuka Ueno wins silver at the Fencing Women’s Foil World Cup Grand Prix!

Published 2026-05-17 23:17 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Japanese women’s épée fencer Yuka Ueno won silver at the World Cup Grand Prix in Shanghai, reaching the podium at this level of competition for the first time in her career.

Companies mentioned：公益社団法人日本フェンシング協会、エア・ウォーター株式会社

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