Ureru Net Advertising Group (9235) forms business alliance with JV-IT Holdings, a Vietnam-based offshore development company! AI and more than 100 developers to take the Group’s development capabilities to the next level
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Ureru Net Advertising Group has formed a business alliance with JV-IT Holdings, which has a development team of more than 100 in Vietnam. The partnership aims to address the shortage of engineers amid a surge in AI projects and accelerate development.
【Kyotanabe・Doshisha-mae】AccordSystem steps up recruitment of PMs and engineers, expanding development capacity for business systems in e-commerce and reuse
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Kyoto startup AccordSystem has announced expanded recruitment of project managers and engineers to strengthen its development of generative AI business systems for e-commerce and the secondhand goods sector.
We’ll launch fireworks carrying your voice and heartfelt message. Please send us a voice message for the Lake Towada Lake Water Festival!
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Sales have begun for “Message Fireworks” at the 2026 Lake Towada Lake Water Festival, featuring messages from attendees as they are launched. The initiative aims to invigorate local tourism and offer a unique experience.
【Applications open today at 12:00!】“Rakutama No. 42 (Shibuya Hatagaya Station Front Project)”
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Rakutama, a real estate crowdfunding platform under the Frontier Group, has announced that applications for its 42nd project, “Shibuya Hatagaya Station Front Project,” opened at noon today.
Investment firm NYC株式会社 has acquired all shares in 株式会社アクト, a wholesaler of metal materials. It will support the succession of アクト’s business and the enhancement of its corporate value.
Joins the “IR note Magazine” on the note media platform
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Soracom has joined the “IR note Magazine” on the note media platform and begun distributing investor-focused IR content. The initiative aims to deepen understanding of its business and growth strategy.
Iris Ohyama joins the float procession at the Sendai Aoba Festival
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Iris Ohyama took part in the 42nd Sendai Aoba Festival for the 2nd consecutive year, unveiling its completed “Five Grains Bountiful Harvest” float for the first time. The elaborate float, created to honor Tohoku’s agricultural and rice-growing culture, showcased the company’s commitment to contributing to the local community.
Cool underfoot for summer comfort! Introducing the “Animal Hie-Poka House,” a heating and cooling pet house for year-round use, with 1 unit for both summer and winter
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Sanko will launch the “Animal Hie-Poka House,” a compact heating and cooling house for pets that can be used year-round, on May 18. It features Peltier cooling and heater-based heating, with a safety-focused design to protect pets’ health.
[xTool] Exhibiting at the art event Design Festa vol.63. A full showcase of the F2 series of laser-processing machines, including the “F2 Ultra UV,” which enables 3D engraving on transparent materials
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xTool will exhibit at Design Festa vol.63, showcasing laser-processing machines for creators, including the F2 Ultra UV for 3D engraving on glass and the new M2.
Develops high-purity recycling technology for painted automotive bumper plastic
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The Refineverse Group has developed high-purity recycling technology that removes 99.9% of paint components from automotive bumpers. It aims to commercialize the technology soon and expand Car to Car recycling.
Fukuoka’s Toriden Bessou presents “Summer Bespoke”: dessert shop “Bessou no Ryo.” opens for a limited time through August, serving shaved ice with Itoshima Amaou strawberries and Yame matcha!
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“Bessou no Ryo.”, a summer-only shop from Toriden Bessou, has opened in Nishinakasu, Fukuoka. It offers shaved ice made with premium local ingredients and an elegant setting featuring bonsai.
[Misato Ugaki appointed as host] Office smoking-area signage media “BREAK” launches “BREAK TIMES,” an information program for break times
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Office smoking-area media “BREAK” has launched a new program hosted by Misato Ugaki. It will deliver information tailored to businesspeople’s break times.
AD Works Group announces results for the 1st quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026: operating profit progress rate of 26%; domestic whole-building renovation and sales business drives performance
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AD Works Group announced its 1Q results for the fiscal year ending December 2026. Strong performance in its domestic whole-building renovation and sales business, along with extraordinary gains, led to a high rate of progress on profits.
Applications open for the Eco Mark Award 2026, recognizing sustainability initiatives
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The Japan Environment Association has opened applications for the Eco Mark Award 2026. It will assess and recognize the environmental activities of companies and organizations contributing to a sustainable society from multiple perspectives. Applications are open through July 17.
Shin Cosmos Electric announces its participation in World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026
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Shin Cosmos Electric announced it will exhibit at World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026 in the Netherlands. It will showcase gas detection technologies, including hydrogen detectors, and promote its overseas expansion.
Companies mentioned：JETRO、Sustainable Energy Council (SEC)
Singer-songwriter Kayoko Yoshizawa announces an event exclusively for fan club members! Advance ticket applications for fan club members are now open through Ticket Pia!
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Ticket Plus announced that Kayoko Yoshizawa will hold an FC-exclusive event and use electronic tickets. It will take place at Meiji Kinenkan on July 26, 2026.
First-ever event: Japan’s National Salad Vegetable Championship to be held on May 20! Vegetable sommeliers will select Japan’s best-tasting “salad vegetable”!
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The Japan Vegetable Sommelier Association will hold the first National Salad Vegetable Championship on May 20, 2026. Experts will evaluate 18 vegetables and choose Japan’s best.
Bringing pearls closer to the skin. “Pearl for Life” refreshes its brand.
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Pearl brand “Pearl for Life” has refreshed its brand. It will release new everyday-wear pieces featuring Akoya baby pearls and diamonds on May 18, 2026.
Mix 2 colors—a base shade and an accent shade—to create your own color and tone! A'pieu introduces a new jelly cheek balm with a soft texture
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Missha Japan will launch a new blush from Korean cosmetics brand “A'pieu,” which can be personalized by blending 2 colors, exclusively online on May 22, 2026.
[Misato Ugaki appointed as host] Office smoking-area signage media “BREAK” launches “BREAK TIMES,” an information program for break times
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Office smoking-area media “BREAK” has launched a new program hosted by Misato Ugaki. It is developing DOOH programming and strengthening its reach among business audiences.
A new idea made with Amano Foods’ freeze-dried miso soup, “Ice Miso Soup Bowl,” helps address summer eating challenges. It offers an easy way to replenish carbohydrates for energy, as well as salt and fluids essential in summer.
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Asahi Group Foods has proposed the “Ice Miso Soup Bowl” as a solution to summer eating challenges in 2026. It highlights the easy replenishment of fluids and salt to help combat summer fatigue.
For the first time in 6 years in a mini cup! A refreshing “choco mint” flavor arrives with an extra boost of freshness! Mini Cup “Chocolat Mint Extra” launches for a limited time from Tuesday, May 19!
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Häagen-Dazs will launch the Mini Cup “Chocolat Mint Extra” for a limited time from May 19. The refreshing ice cream has a stronger mint flavor and aims to capture summer demand.
[The Westin Yokohama] “The Westin Yokohama Wellness Day,” a 1-day wellness event to restore mind and body in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai, on Saturday, May 30
Even “manzai with a dog” is fair game! Why Savannah’s Yagi ranks among the top sales performers: the studio bursts into laughter at his 14-year run of unconventional sales work. Mog Rider’s Shiba relates to the realities of sales on the ground. What shocking remark did he hear during a high school sales visit?—“Shikujiri Sensei”
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On ABEMA’s “Shikujiri Sensei,” Yagi of Savannah revealed his unique sales philosophy. The show highlighted how his flexible, no-prohibitions approach has earned high praise.
Junichi Inamoto: “It could become the Sano World Cup”—What makes Kaishu Sano so impressive? A German correspondent weighs in. Exclusive interview with 21-year-old forward Kento Shiogai, selected for the World Cup squad for the first time: “Scoring a goal at the World Cup would change my life”—“ABEMA Sports Time”
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In a sports program in May 2026, ABEMA spotlighted Kaishu Sano and Kento Shiogai ahead of the World Cup. Junichi Inamoto and others praised both players’ technical skills and mental strength.
Make a “high-level résumé” that impresses recruiters—with ease. ResuPro AI for Sales, an AI-powered résumé-generation tool specialized for sales roles, now available completely free
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BLAZE Inc. has released a free AI résumé-writing tool specializing in sales roles. It automatically generates professional-standard documents in 15 minutes to help prevent mismatches in the job market.
Eliminate assumptions that employees “should already know” and close gaps in understanding. Reskill launches training to strengthen managers’ ability to identify what their employees don’t know
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Reskill Inc. launched a new training program in May 2026 for managers to identify employees’ knowledge gaps and thought processes, and address disconnects in coaching.
Unicharm revamps dedicated sustainability website; releases podcast and YouTube videos for “Haruna Kondo’s This Isn’t Just Sustainability 2nd”
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Unicharm has revamped its dedicated sustainability website and released awareness content featuring talent Haruna Kondo and others. The initiative aims to raise awareness of its recycling technology, “RefF.”
Sakagyu Taku First-Class Architect Office has reorganized as D.A. Inc. and established subsidiaries responsible for fashion and publishing. The move will strengthen cross-disciplinary creative activities.
“It doesn’t look like loungewear.” “Revolutionary loungewear” that you can wear straight outside arrives from ANTIUQA
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antiqua Inc. will release “revolutionary loungewear” suitable for going out on May 16. The collection combines the comfort of 100% cotton with a variety of all-over-print pants, making it suitable for relaxing at home or stepping out nearby.
Applications for all sessions of the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Rental Property Management Specialist training course (exemption from 5 questions on the exam) open May 18
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Japan’s Rental Property Management Specialist Council has announced that registration is open for the Reiwa 8 fiscal year certification training course. Participants who complete the course are eligible for a partial exemption from the exam, and registrations are up sharply from the same period last year.
Children (ages 4 and older) enter free, while admission for adults (high school students and older) is ¥1,000! “Ikoyo Special Day” to be held at 淡路ファームパーク イングランドの丘 in Hyogo Prefecture
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Actindi has partnered with “England Hill” to run a campaign starting in June 2026 offering free admission for children and discounted admission for adults. The campaign is part of a project to strengthen family bonds.
株式会社ハッチィング launches “AI Another Me,” unveiling it at Beautyworld Japan Tokyo
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Japan’s ハッチィング will unveil “AI Another Me,” an AI business support service for beauty salons, at the Beautyworld Japan exhibition in Tokyo. The service aims to address staffing shortages and insufficient handover processes in the industry.
Winners of the 3rd Sawako Ariyoshi Literary Award announced
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The winners of the 3rd Sawako Ariyoshi Literary Award, hosted by Wakayama City, have been announced. A total of 1,314 works were submitted from Japan and abroad, and the award has become an established cultural event attracting participants from diverse generations.
旭タンカー株式会社 and the Yamaguchi Prefectural Fisheries Cooperative launch partnership to create “blue carbon”
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Furuno Electric, 旭タンカー, and the Yamaguchi Prefectural Fisheries Cooperative have partnered to begin monitoring seaweed beds with fish finders and creating blue carbon. They aim to establish a new model that combines fishing activities with environmental monitoring.
As of April of Reiwa 8, students from all academic years at the universities attracted to the area are in place
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
和歌山市 has attracted 5 universities through its successful university recruitment policy, bringing nearly 1,900 students to the city. The employment rate of graduates within the prefecture is as high as 81.7%, helping promote “study locally, work locally” and regional revitalization.
Rice-flour bagel shop “THE BAGEL by CIAO” to open in Tokyo’s Kagurazaka on June 8, 2026 (Mon.); “crispy, chewy, juicy” bagels best enjoyed within 1 hour
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株式会社シーマネジメント will open a rice-flour bagel shop in Kagurazaka. It will offer premium bagels that pursue both health-conscious appeal and a novel texture.
Chen Kuang-fu Begins Nerve Repair Therapy; Wife Hopes for His Speedy Recovery
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Penghu County Magistrate Chen Kuang-fu, who was injured in an accidental fall, will begin an intensive five-month nerve repair treatment program at 高雄榮總 this week. His wife hopes he will recover soon.
China's Industrial Output Rises 4.1% in April, Lowest in Nearly 3 Years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's industrial output and retail sales data both hit recent lows in April, far below market expectations and highlighting the persistent weakness in domestic demand.
00403A Falls Below Issue Price a Week After Listing; 00405A Opens for Subscriptions Today
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The newly listed actively managed Taiwan stock ETF “00403A” fell below its NT$10 issue price just a week after listing as Taiwan stocks retreated. 富邦投信 is following up with a new actively managed ETF, “00405A,” to compete for market share.
US House Speaker Johnson Backs Taiwan's Show of Strength Amid Concerns Over Arms Sales
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US House Speaker Johnson said he supports Taiwan demonstrating its strength and reiterated that US arms sales to Taiwan are key to maintaining regional peace and stability.
Hualien Budget Dispute: 內政部 Says Budget Approved as Submitted by County Government
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
內政部 intervened in the standoff between the Hualien County Government and County Council over the general budget, approving the version drawn up by the county government in accordance with the law, underscoring the relationship between central and local governance.
Kaohsiung's Yuhua Bao Lychee Harvest Stabilizes; Exports Expected to Top 100 Tonnes as It Seeks International Orders
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kaohsiung's Yuhua Bao lychee harvest has stabilized, and the city government is boosting subsidies to support exports. Export volume is expected to exceed 100 tonnes.
TaiwanICDF and Sovereign Order of Malta Join Forces to Help Ukrainian Amputees Rebuild Their Lives
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
TaiwanICDF and the Sovereign Order of Malta signed a letter of intent to assist Ukrainian amputees, demonstrating Taiwan's medical diplomacy and humanitarian capabilities on the sidelines of the WHA.
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、國合會 (財團法人國際合作發展基金會)、馬爾他騎士團 (The Order of Malta)、馬爾他國際、衛生福利部、馬偕醫院、台北榮總、朗齊、歐洲復興開發銀行
Paiwan singer Dai Hsiao-chun will perform with 海軍軍樂隊 at the 2026 總統府 concert, singing in several Indigenous languages to showcase Taiwan's multicultural values.
Japan's Chudo and 公明黨 Seek Three-Party Merger; CDP Cautious
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japan's opposition Chudo and 公明黨 are actively pursuing a three-party merger with the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan ahead of local elections. But policy differences have made the CDP cautious, leaving the merger's prospects uncertain.
Councilor Urges Attention to Hantavirus Risk Among Homeless; Hou You-yi Pledges Disinfection
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In response to the risk of hantavirus, New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi pledged to step up disinfection at places where homeless people gather. The city has also taken preventive measures at nearly four thousand rodent-control hotspots.
Teen Helps Unregistered Motorcycle Flee, Makes Series of Mistakes; Luzhu Police Issue 7 Tickets, Fine Could Reach NT$129,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 16-year-old unlicensed rider in Luzhu, Taoyuan, drove dangerously to help an unregistered motorcycle flee. Police stopped the teen and issued 7 tickets, with fines totaling up to NT$129,000.
G7 Finance Ministers Meet in Paris, Focus on Global Economic Imbalances and Trade Frictions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At their meeting in Paris, G7 finance ministers focused on addressing global economic imbalances and coordinating efforts to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals and rare earth supply chains.
To Address Low Birth Rates, 國民黨 Caucus Proposes Monthly Subsidy of NT$5,000 for Children Aged 0 to 15
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To address the national security crisis posed by low birth rates, 國民黨 caucus proposed three major subsidy policies covering child-rearing, childcare and free health insurance, with an annual budget of about NT$241.6 billion.
Two Foreign Men Arrested After Entering Enclosure of Japanese Monkey Panchi-kun, Sparking Outrage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Two foreign men were arrested after trespassing into the monkey enclosure at 市川市動植物園 in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, and disturbing the park's star macaque, “Panchi-kun.” The incident drew strong condemnation on social media.
Cosmetic Medicine Privacy Dispute: Hsinchu City Clinic Has Received 2 Complaints
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
新竹市聖宜診所 has faced a privacy controversy after recording treatment sessions without consent. It has received 2 consumer complaints, and consumer protection officials have intervened and demanded that the clinic handle refunds.
Defense Budget Freezes and Cuts Could Hurt Industry; Chen Chi-mai Calls Move Irresponsible
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai criticized 立法院國民黨團 for freezing and cutting defense budgets, including funding for domestic submarine production, saying the move would harm national security and Kaohsiung's defense industry supply chain.
Integrated Health Screening for Preschoolers: Taipei's Daan District Adds 3 Sessions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei's Daan District has added three integrated health screening sessions for preschool children aged 3 to 6 who were unable to take part in school screenings.
Finance Ministry: NT$10,000 Cash Payment for Babies Born in April; 5 Days Left to Claim
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Finance reminded the public that the deadline to claim the universal cash payment of ten thousand New Taiwan dollars for babies born this April is May 22. More than 800 people have yet to claim it.
Lu Shiow-yen: TSMC's Investment Plans in Taichung Unchanged
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen confirmed that TSMC's investment plan for its 1.4-nanometer advanced process in Taichung remains unchanged. Construction has begun on the second-phase plant, which is expected to be completed in 2027 and become Taiwan's largest research and production hub.
Preventing Drug-Impaired Driving: 內政部 Seeks Legal Amendments to Restrict Licenses for People With Drug Use Records
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To prevent drug-impaired driving accidents, Taiwan's 內政部 is considering legal amendments to explore restricting the eligibility and rights of people with a history of drug use to hold driver's licenses.
Samsung Strike in South Korea 3 Days Away; Government Steps In to Resume Labor Talks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The South Korean government has stepped in to mediate labor talks at Samsung Electronics, seeking to avert what could be the company's largest-ever strike over wages and prevent disruption to the global semiconductor supply chain.
Hiker Missing for 18 Days on Zhijiayang Trail Found Dead by Taichung Fire Department Drone
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The body of a 48-year-old woman who went missing for 18 days while hiking alone on the Zhijiayang Trail was found by a drone operated by 台中市消防局 on a cliff south of the main peak of Xueshan.
Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Hits Guangxi, China; 2 Dead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Liuzhou, Guangxi, China, at a depth of 8 kilometers, killing 2 people and collapsing 13 buildings. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
Railway Enthusiast Chairman Donates Steam Locomotive, Reviving Fond Memories at Railway Museum
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Dading Restaurant Chairman and longtime railway enthusiast Dai Sheng-tang donated his collection's sugar railway steam locomotive No. 376 to the National Railway Museum, preserving an important and cherished part of railway history for the public.
Amnesty International: Executions in Iran Surge, Global Total Hits 45-Year High
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An Amnesty International report says executions in Iran surged to more than 2,150 in 2025, setting the highest annual total in the country and worldwide since 1981.
Officer Made Millions by Illegally Leasing State-Owned Military Housing Land; 15-Year Sentence Final
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A former Army officer who used his position to illegally lease state-owned land and make more than ten million dollars was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with the ruling finalized by the 最高法院.
聖嘉民長照中心 Installs Green Energy Storage System, Becomes First Low-Carbon Social Welfare Site
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
宜蘭聖嘉民長照中心 has installed solar power and energy storage systems through public-private cooperation, becoming the country's first low-carbon social welfare demonstration site, strengthening energy resilience and advancing ESG.
Guanyin District Farmers' Association in Taoyuan Assigns Plant Doctors to Help Crops
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
桃園市觀音區農會 is the first to introduce services from nationally certified “plant doctors,” providing farmers with professional diagnoses of crop pests and diseases and promoting precision agriculture.
Pancreatic cancer treatment breakthrough: NHRI seeks new target to counter immune-system “brakes”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
NHRI found that inhibiting the MAP4K2 protein kinase can effectively improve the efficacy of pancreatic cancer immunotherapy, bringing new hope for treating the “king of cancers,” which has an extremely low cure rate.
Jiang Qisheng: Experiences of the Cultural Revolution and June Fourth show the need to reject human rights abuses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese dissident Jiang Qisheng reflected on his experiences during the Cultural Revolution and June Fourth, emphasizing that rejecting the Cultural Revolution means rejecting its violations of human rights and pursuing constitutional democracy.
Samsung Strike in South Korea 3 Days Away; Government Steps In to Resume Labor Talks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Samsung Electronics’ union has threatened a large-scale strike over wage and bonus disputes. The South Korean government has stepped in to help labor and management resume negotiations.
Before Putin’s China visit, 人民日報: Advance China-Russia partnership to a higher level
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ahead of Putin’s visit to China, Chinese state media emphasized that the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era would reach a higher level.
Drivers whose licenses have been revoked for more than 3 years must attend driving school before retaking the test; new rules take effect 6/30
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Under new regulations from 交通部, anyone whose driver’s license has been revoked for more than 3 years must complete a driving school course before retaking the test, starting June 30.
民進黨: Opposition’s impeachment bid has no legitimacy; lawmakers to enter chamber on the 19th to support President Lai
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
民進黨 said the impeachment motion proposed by opposition parties has no legitimacy and said its lawmakers would enter the chamber to vote against it on the 19th, backing President Lai and demonstrating their responsiveness to public opinion.
A Child Welfare League survey found that nearly six in ten junior high students in Taiwan still have classes taken over, while eight in ten face exams during morning study and have breaks taken away, leaving students generally fatigued.
From zero to 5 million drones a year: Ukraine rewrites the rules of war
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukraine has built a drone industry from scratch capable of producing 5 million units a year, rewriting the rules of modern warfare with innovative tactics that are low-cost and efficient.
Fewer companies are implementing reduced work hours; some stop reporting when the period ends or end the measure early
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The latest data from 勞動部 show that both the number of companies and the number of workers in Taiwan affected by reduced work hours have fallen, indicating an improvement in labor market conditions.
Analysis: Xi Jinping proposes new positioning for US-China ties; differences with the US remain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Analysts said Xi Jinping proposed a new framing of “constructive strategic stability” for US-China relations, but the United States has not publicly endorsed it because it is unwilling to accept a “duopoly” in which it stands on equal footing with China, reflecting structural differences between the two sides.
Middle East war, Day 79: Trump warns Iran to end war soon; latest developments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The US-Iran war entered its 79th day. Trump warned Iran, Israel attacked Lebanon, and international oil prices rose more than 1% after a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates was attacked.
Airport scalper owes more than NT$710,000 in fines; Taoyuan branch terminates insurance policies to recover payment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taoyuan Branch of the Administrative Enforcement Agency forcibly terminated multiple insurance policies held by an airport scalper and used the seven-figure surrender value to pay more than NT$710,000 in outstanding traffic fines.
民進黨 released a poll showing that more than half of respondents approve of the government’s performance and trust President Lai Ching-te, while satisfaction with the policy of “easing people’s burdens” exceeded seven in ten.
Wu Tsung-hsien to hold first campaign rally on the 19th, with Yilan son-in-law Chiang Wan-an invited to show support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
KMT candidate for Yilan County magistrate Wu Tsung-hsien will hold a campaign rally and propose cross-county initiatives, including “TPASS+1 for Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, Taoyuan and Yilan” and cooperation on the “North Yilan Twin Science Parks.”
Wish comes true for 7 villages in Taitung: East Coast Line Tze-Chiang Limited Express trains to stop at Kang Le Station from 7/1
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To meet local needs, 台鐵 will add 2 Tze-Chiang Limited Express stops at Kang Le Station in Taitung starting July 1, improving transport convenience and promoting tourism.
Passive components and low-Earth-orbit satellite stocks rally; Taiwan stocks pare intraday losses to 400 points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Despite concerns over international oil prices and inflation, Taiwan stocks pared early losses during the session, buoyed by heavyweight shares such as 聯發科 and 鴻海, as well as strong gains in passive components and low-Earth-orbit satellite stocks.
聖凰 secures NT$500 million in new orders in first 4 months; revenue seen rising 3 tenths this year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Semiconductor pollution-control equipment maker 聖凰 has secured a brisk NT$500 million in orders this year as foundries and memory-chip makers expand capacity. After successfully entering the US and Japanese markets, it expects full-year revenue growth of between two-tenths and three-tenths.
Wu Szu-yao: US policy toward Taiwan unchanged after Trump-Xi meeting; doubts about the US dispelled
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
民進黨 Policy Committee executive director Wu Szu-yao said US policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged after the Trump-Xi meeting and that US-Taiwan cooperation is solid, dispelling claims that the US cannot be trusted.
Financial Times: Summer peak approaches as Iran’s energy crisis enters a new phase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The escalating US-Iran conflict is worsening the global energy crisis. Analysts warn that oil prices could surge to $180 a barrel, triggering a global recession.