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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 114 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 74 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Kato Shokai will release “Dr. Gauss,” a medically certified magnetic accessory created in collaboration with “Kamen Rider,” on May 25, 2026. This fan-oriented product combines a design suited to everyday use with improved blood circulation.
株式会社Delight will host a free online seminar explaining how to use data to choose the 2026 latest-edition direct recruitment platform for new graduates that best suits a company.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Delight
JAPANサッカーカレッジ, Japan’s only comprehensive soccer vocational college, won the Niigata Prefecture representative playoff and qualified for the Emperor’s Cup national tournament for the 15th time, 2 years after its previous appearance.
Companies mentioned：JAPANサッカーカレッジ、株式会社NSGホールディングス、新潟医療福祉大学サッカー部
株式会社クイックマン has enhanced its data recovery service for MacBooks that will not start. Using advanced motherboard repair technology, it can handle difficult models, including those with M1 and M2 chips.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クイックマン、S&Eホールディングス株式会社
S.T.A.R.S Entertainment has launched a project to select members for the new vocal group “U&pia.” The audience-participation project combines terrestrial TV broadcasts with online streaming.
Companies mentioned：テレビ埼玉
ABEMA is streaming a free program following former Japan national volleyball team coach Yuichi Nakagaichi as he makes the transition to rice farming. The program explores how he lives without clinging to past glory.
Companies mentioned：AbemaTV,Inc.
The latest production of “Eugene Onegin” by the メトロポリタン・オペラ will be screened in Japanese cinemas starting June 12.
Companies mentioned：メトロポリタン・オペラ、松竹
NTT West and 珠洲市 conducted a disaster-prevention DX pilot project using AI, achieving a 60% reduction in work hours compared with conventional methods for tasks such as evacuation route surveys.
Companies mentioned：NTT西日本株式会社北陸支店、株式会社NTTフィールドテクノ、珠洲市
SEGA has partnered with New One Studio and announced plans to co-publish titles including “盛世天下：女帝への道II.” The games are planned for release on Steam and Switch.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、New One Studio、Sixjoy Hong Kong Limited
An exhibition of works by residents of care facilities operated by 株式会社リエイケア will be held in Urayasu on May 22 and 23, 2026. The event aims to boost residents’ motivation and foster interaction with the local community.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リエイケア、リエイグループ、株式会社リエイ
Rain goods brand “because” has launched a collaborative umbrella with “Maison terrier.” The first 200 customers to make a purchase will receive an acrylic keychain.
Companies mentioned：Maison terrier
Kumesen Shuzo’s first single malt, “Naha Distillery Single Malt Newborn 2025,” won the highest gold award at TWSC 2026. 3 other products also won gold awards.
uSonar has added the patented “Organization Overview Map” feature to its business card management app, ｍソナー. The feature visualizes untapped departments (white space) within companies and supports sales decision-making.
Companies mentioned：ユーソナー株式会社
Nexus Co., Ltd. has begun taking reservations for a special bottle of junmai ginjo sake to mark M League EX Furin Kazan’s championship and Pro Kotaro Uchikawa’s individual award. The move is part of efforts to boost sales of alcoholic beverages as fan merchandise.
Companies mentioned：桜うづまき酒造株式会社、酒繋オンラインショップ
Original台東綠島與大武地區發生兩起鯨豚擱淺事件，經海巡署與專家合作，一隻柏氏中喙鯨成功野放，另一隻弗氏海豚死亡後送往解剖。
Companies mentioned：海巡署、成功大學海洋生物及鯨豚研究中心
Belarus’s military held a joint exercise with Russia, simulating the wartime deployment and delivery of tactical nuclear weapons stationed by Russia on Belarusian territory, heightening regional tensions.
In response to foreign media reports that CIP plans to sell its stakes in the Changfang and Xidao wind farms, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said it had received no information and emphasized that such stake adjustments are a normal international business practice.
Companies mentioned：哥本哈根基礎建設基金 (CIP)、Global Power Synergy (GPSC)、經濟部能源署、彭博社
The dance troupe of 國立臺灣體育運動大學 performed “Seeing Taiwan” during Canada’s Asian Heritage Month, successfully showcasing Taiwan’s cultural soft power to mainstream Canadian society through dance.
Companies mentioned：國立臺灣體育運動大學、大溫哥華台灣僑界聯合會、愛城台灣同鄉會
The Legislative Yuan gave initial approval to amendments to the Waste Disposal Act, bringing renewable energy waste under regulation and introducing electronic fencing technology for enforcement, while sharply increasing penalties to deter illegal dumping.
台灣戲曲學院 issued a statement in response to media reports that a teacher covered for students who cheated collectively, rejecting the allegations and saying it had launched an internal investigation. The school emphasized that cheating would be severely punished.
Companies mentioned：台灣戲曲學院、鏡週刊
Veteran entertainer Di Ying, upset over family matters, appeared by the coast in Tamsui. Police located her after receiving a report, confirmed that she was not in life-threatening danger and helped her return home.
The Taiwan Stock Exchange announced that trading in 中福 and 永冠-KY shares would be suspended starting May 20 due to financial statement issues. 隴華電子 was moved to full-cash delivery trading, while 麗嬰房 resumed normal trading.
Companies mentioned：中福、永冠-KY、台灣證券交易所、隴華電子、麗嬰房
About 80 tons of used clothing were illegally dumped on a beach along the Gaoping River in Kaohsiung. The Environmental Protection Bureau has referred the perpetrator for prosecution and, after confirming there is no need to preserve evidence, will require the person to clear the clothing by a deadline.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府環保局、高雄市政府警察局仁武分局、橋頭地檢署、橋頭地方法院
The EU is drafting a new law that could require European companies in certain industries to diversify their suppliers and limit the share of purchases from any single country, especially China, to reduce supply chain risks.
Companies mentioned：歐洲聯盟、歐洲執委會
The UN General Assembly will consider a resolution calling on member states to implement the International Court of Justice ruling on climate responsibilities, strengthening countries’ legal obligations to address climate change.
Taiwan’s 教育部 signed a memorandum of cooperation with Global Human Rights Campus to deepen exchanges and collaboration between domestic universities and international human rights education networks.
Companies mentioned：教育部、全球人權校園(Global Campus of Human Rights, GCHR)、行政院
The Chinese Professional Baseball League’s 味全龍 will host 台鋼雄鷹 in Hualien on May 19, starting foreign pitcher Chiang Han against the Hawks’ local pitcher Huang Tzu-peng.
Companies mentioned：味全龍、台鋼雄鷹、統一7-ELEVEn獅、樂天桃猿、富邦悍將
Amid fears that the Middle East war could trigger a global condom supply chain crisis and rumors of a 30% price hike, the Taichung City Government decided to add 67 vending machines and keep the price at 10 dollars per box to stabilize supply and prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
Companies mentioned：台中市衛生局
台南市政府 has launched its annual selection of local gifts and a brand identity design competition, aiming to make the Mid-Autumn Festival season and boost recognition of Tainan products in the market.
Companies mentioned：台南市政府、台南市政府經濟發展局
Japanese police arrested a couple suspected of directing teenagers to commit a robbery-murder in Tochigi Prefecture, and suspect the case may be linked to the emerging “anonymous, mobile crime groups.”
Companies mentioned：警察廳、神奈川縣警、警視廳、埼玉縣警、兒童相談所
A train crashed into a bus in Bangkok, Thailand, killing 8. The investigation found that the train driver was not only unlicensed but had also used drugs.
Companies mentioned：泰國交通部鐵路運輸局（DRT）、曼谷郵報（Bangkok Post）、泰叻報（Thairath）
Original由於中東戰事引發避險情緒升溫，資金轉向美元，導致台灣銀行體系4月份人民幣存款餘額月減36.09億元，降至1067.88億元，創下逾12年半新低。
Companies mentioned：中央銀行
Pre-tax profits at all listed companies in Taiwan reached 1.63 trillion yuan in the first quarter, up nearly 48% year over year, driven mainly by the semiconductor and electronic components industries benefiting from AI demand.
Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所、櫃買中心、永冠-KY
美軍 took part in a joint exercise on Japan’s Miyako Island for the first time, aiming to improve the US-Japan alliance’s response and deterrence capabilities in the Nansei Islands.
Companies mentioned：日本防衛省、日本自衛隊、美軍
The disbanded Hong Kong Alliance was charged with violating the national security law over its platform of “ending one-party rule.” The case has reached closing submissions, with prosecutors arguing that the platform amounted to subversion of state power.
Companies mentioned：香港支聯會 (香港市民支援愛國民主運動聯合會)、壹傳媒集團、破產管理署、律政司
經濟部 is requiring major energy users with contracted electricity demand exceeding 800 kilowatts to undergo professional energy-saving assessments and submit 5-year energy-saving plans by the first quarter of year 117.
Companies mentioned：經濟部
Ryanair reported a 35% year-over-year increase in annual net profit, but warned that the Middle East war (described in the original as the US-Iran war) would bring uncertainty to future operations.
Companies mentioned：瑞恩航空 (Ryanair)
A delegation led by a deputy minister from 波蘭經濟發展暨科技部 visited the Chiayi Asia UAV AI Innovation Application R&D Center, seeking deeper cooperation with Taiwan in the drone industry and supply chain.
Companies mentioned：波蘭經濟發展暨科技部、嘉義縣政府、亞洲無人機AI創新應用研發中心、新樂飛無人機、智飛科技、台灣希望創新、坤暐科技、雷虎科技、中光電智能機器人
At the Sadaharu Oh Youth Baseball Tournament, 台東縣隊 pitcher 曾睿豪 threw a 102-pitch complete-game shutout, leading his team to a 2-0 win over 高雄市隊.
Companies mentioned：台東縣隊、高雄市隊、桃園市隊、雲林縣隊
財政部 has eased tax rules on rental income from residential trusts, allowing them the same 43% deduction for necessary expenses as individual landlords, in a move to boost the rental market.
Companies mentioned：財政部、財政部賦稅署、信託公會
China-Japan relations deteriorated after Japanese politicians’ remarks that “a Taiwan contingency” would be an emergency for Japan. The Beijing and Shanghai international film festivals subsequently canceled their long-running Japan Film Week events.
Companies mentioned：日中電影節實行委員會
Weightlifter Kuo Hsing-chun will compete in the 61-kilogram class at the Asian Games trials, managing her back injury while adapting to the International Weightlifting Federation’s new weight classes.
Companies mentioned：國際舉重總會（IWF）
A scam text unexpectedly sparked a cross-generational collaboration between singers Shen Wen-cheng and Lee Ying-hung. With support from 台東縣政府, they reworked the classic song “Come to Taitung” as “Nina lai Taitung,” generating a buzz for cultural marketing.
Companies mentioned：台東縣政府、Keep Dance Studio、台東縣政府文化處
Original所羅門公司開發人形機器人AI感知技術獲經濟部「A+計畫」補助1億元，旨在透過主動視覺與生成式AI提升機器人在製造、物流等場域的應用可行性。
Companies mentioned：所羅門、經濟部產業技術司、中國鋼鐵、台灣穗高科技、上泰工業、梧濟工業
Original受惠於記憶體市場熱絡及價格高漲，記憶體廠晶豪科自結4月獲利達18.48億元，年增1429%，每股純益6.32元。
Companies mentioned：晶豪科
The Legislative Yuan gave initial approval to extend from 4 years to 6 years the application period for religious groups to resolve real estate registered under individuals’ names, allowing groups with more complex cases to complete the transfer of ownership.
Companies mentioned：立法院內政委員會、內政部
Asian stock markets, including Tokyo and Taipei, mostly closed lower on the 18th as investors remained concerned about the Middle East situation, including stalled US-Iran negotiations, and international oil prices climbed.
Companies mentioned：三菱日聯金融集團 (MUFG)、輝達 (NVIDIA)
Rising international oil prices fueled inflation concerns. The New Taiwan dollar fell past 31.6 per U.S. dollar during the session, but exporters sold foreign currency and the central bank intervened late in trading, ending a streak of four consecutive declines and closing slightly higher by 0.6 fen at 31.545.
Companies mentioned：聯發科、台積電、中央銀行
Original慶安宮捐贈先進眼科設備予基隆市立醫院，民進黨市長參選人童子瑋藉此強調將強化公共醫療品質的政治承諾。
Companies mentioned：慶安宮、基隆市立醫院、基隆市衛生局、民進黨
Foreign investors have been net sellers of Taiwan stocks for two consecutive days, while also cutting their net short positions in Taiwan index futures, indicating a more balanced strategy focused on hedging.
Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所、啟發投顧、鴻海、聯電、台積電、群益優選非投等債、國泰動能高息、華通、元大AI新經濟、群益美國增長、元大納斯達克精選、群益科技創新、敬鵬、統一升級50、元大台灣50、凱基金、群創、國泰永續高股息ETF、華邦電、力積電、台泥、台新新光金、南亞、野村臺灣高息、第一金、長榮、長興、輝達（NVIDIA）
原住民族博物館籌備處 and the National Museum of Prehistory signed a memorandum of cooperation to jointly promote academic research, exhibitions and international exchanges on Indigenous and Austronesian cultures.
Companies mentioned：原住民族博物館籌備處、國立台灣史前文化博物館
To revive the post-disaster economy in Guangfu Township, Hualien County, the Ministry of Economic Affairs will hold the “Firefly Summer in Guangfu” event at Guangfu Sugar Factory starting May 22, combining firefly-watching ecotourism with discounts at local businesses to boost tourism and spending in the area.
Companies mentioned：經濟部商業發展署、台灣糖業股份有限公司花東區處、花蓮縣馬太鞍休閒農業發展協會、花蓮縣平森永續發展協會、花蓮光復糖廠、台鐵
高雄’s 君綺美形診所 was heavily fined NT$500,000, ordered to suspend operations for 6 months and referred for prosecution after illegally filming in an operating room and violating patients’ privacy.
Companies mentioned：君綺美形診所
外交部 announced that, as the WHA convenes, administrative or legislative bodies in more than 50 countries, along with 11 diplomatic allies, have submitted proposals supporting Taiwan’s participation as an observer, demonstrating broad and firm backing.
Companies mentioned：外交部、世界衛生組織 (WHO)、世界醫師會 (WMA)、歐盟 (EU)、聯合國
菲律賓參議院 has formally constituted an impeachment tribunal and begun hearing the case against Vice President Sara Duterte, who is accused of violating the Constitution, corruption and betraying public trust.
Companies mentioned：菲律賓參議院、菲律賓眾議院、國際刑事法院 (ICC)
The Yilan youth charity basketball camp will return in June to carry on the legacy of late SBL star 王男桂. It will invite renowned coaches including 桑茂森 to train aspiring local basketball players.
Companies mentioned：台銀
The Changhua County Government is spending NT$967 million to purchase nearly 70,000 tablets, fulfilling its digital education goal of providing a tablet to every student from elementary through high school.
中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory for mountainous areas of Taichung and Nantou, warning the public to watch for localized downpours, lightning and strong gusts caused by vigorous afternoon convection.
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
Australia’s wine industry is facing a severe surplus of 263 million liters. Industry members have proposed distilling the excess into ethanol and other biofuels, but the plan may require government subsidies to be economically viable.
Companies mentioned：澳洲葡萄及葡萄酒業公會 (Australian Grape and Wine)、阿得雷德大學 (University of Adelaide)
Iran has responded to the latest U.S. proposal to end the war through Pakistan, and negotiations between the sides are continuing.
A former chairman of Tianyi Financial, a man surnamed Wen, was questioned after investigators searched his property over alleged irregular trading following his acquisition of control of 寶島極光, now known as 富育榮綱, in violation of the Securities and Exchange Act.
Companies mentioned：天逸財金科技服務公司、寶島極光股份有限公司、富育榮綱股份有限公司、天逸武漢公司、天逸集團
Original行政院長卓榮泰將於5月19日舉行記者會，說明新內閣施政成果與未來政策方向。
Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院
In a recorded address, President Lai Ching-te stressed that Taiwan could make a greater contribution to global public health if it joined the World Health Organization, drawing on its achievements in digital health, cancer prevention and hepatitis C elimination.
Companies mentioned：世界衛生組織(WHO)、衛福部
衛福部 Minister 石崇良 wrote in a major Israeli newspaper, urging the WHO to recognize Taiwan’s contributions to digital medicine and AI healthcare and include Taiwan in the global public health system.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部、世界衛生組織 (WHO)、耶路撒冷郵報 (Jerusalem Post)、Newsweek
(Hypothetical) The U.S.-Iran war has caused global companies losses of at least $25 billion due to soaring energy prices, supply chain disruptions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Companies mentioned：惠而浦 (Whirlpool)、寶僑 (Procter & Gamble)、Karex、豐田汽車 (Toyota)、麥當勞 (McDonald's)、Newell Brands、馬牌集團 (Continental)
Original國民黨立委馬文君為其刪凍潛艦及無人機預算的提案辯護，稱強力監督國防預算才是立委職責，並質疑軍購及國造案進度落後。
Companies mentioned：國民黨、國防部、海軍司令部、軍備局
A 48-year-old man in Chiayi allegedly slashed his mother’s neck with a cleaver after they argued over how to cook soup. The court ordered him detained, finding a risk he might repeatedly commit domestic violence.
A Wang-surnamed officer with Taipei’s Wanhua Precinct will be reprimanded after a drunken dispute with a foreign national, as the precinct seeks to improve police discipline.
Companies mentioned：台北市警察局萬華分局、西門町派出所
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Companies mentioned：花蓮市公所、花蓮市代表會
The weather service forecasts warm to hot conditions across Taiwan over the next week, with highs reaching above 30 degrees. The next front is expected to arrive on the 27th.
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to issues related to the “Trump-Xi meeting,” stressing that U.S. policy toward Taiwan has not changed and that Taiwan is committed to maintaining the status quo. It also said China is trying to alter peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Companies mentioned：東海大學中國大陸暨區域發展研究中心
A Nantou County councilor has proposed that the county government partner with the mobile game Pikmin Bloom to link attractions across the county through events, giving local tourism fresh momentum by integrating virtual and real-world experiences.
Companies mentioned：南投縣政府、嘉義市政府
The 2026 Asian Beach Volleyball Open’s Pingtung stop will be held in June alongside the Donggang Black Tuna Festival, aiming to promote tourism through an international sporting event and local cultural attractions.
Companies mentioned：亞洲排球聯合會 (AVC)、台灣大學
Original華南金控盃少棒及青少棒賽事即將開打，作為國家代表隊選拔賽，展現企業對基層棒球的長期支持。
Companies mentioned：華南金控、華南銀行、統一7-ELEVEn獅
Popular band 告五人 announced it will return to the Arena in November and has also signed on as a convenience store brand ambassador, underscoring its growing commercial value and market influence.
Companies mentioned：Zepp New Taipei、台北小巨蛋
Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China, Ukraine accused a Russian drone of striking a Chinese-owned cargo ship in the Black Sea, potentially introducing complications into China-Russia relations.
The White House released a list of commitments made by China at the “Trump-Xi meeting,” including increased purchases of U.S. agricultural products. China’s Foreign Ministry did not respond directly, signaling continued differences over implementing the agreements.
Companies mentioned：波音 (Boeing)
Rising risks of a U.S.-Iran war have prompted analysts to warn oil prices could surge to $180 and that Iran could disrupt undersea cables, triggering a global internet crisis.
Companies mentioned：安本集團 (Aberdeen)
The Immigration Agency held an integrity forum, inviting lawyer 范家振 to teach civil servants how to strengthen ethical awareness and avoid legal risks by following the “stop, look and listen” principle.
Companies mentioned：內政部移民署、法務部廉政署
The Ciyun Road pedestrian overpass in Hsinchu City has been fully connected. It will link four major communities, improve commuting efficiency in the Guanpu area by separating pedestrians and vehicles, and make walking safer.
Companies mentioned：新竹市政府、新竹科學園區管理局
After the “Trump-Xi meeting,” Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister 沈有忠 said U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged. Taiwan will uphold the principle of maintaining the status quo and continue working with the United States and other allies to ensure peace across the Taiwan Strait.
Uni-Lions outfielder Huang Tien-tzu plans to gain about 7 kilograms to adapt to the demands of professional baseball and improve his physical fitness and hitting power．
Companies mentioned：統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、華南金控
At the Asian Games baseball training team’s Blue-White game，Wang Zhenghao pitched three scoreless innings in relief to earn pitching MVP，while Sports Minister Li Yang attended to show his support．
立法院 will hold a recorded vote on the presidential impeachment motion against Lai Ching-te on the 19th．國民黨 and 民眾黨 have voiced support，while 民進黨 will vote against it．
Companies mentioned：立法院、行政院、國民黨、民眾黨、民進黨、司法院
經濟部商業發展署 has officially launched the “Mobile Business Certificate，” allowing businesses to verify their identities and apply digital signatures using smartphones．It aims to replace more than 180,000 physical cards within 1 year and advance business digitalization．
Companies mentioned：經濟部商業發展署、行動應用資安聯盟 (MAS)、金融監督管理委員會 (金管會)
Hsinchu County faces difficulties recruiting election workers for the 2026 five-in-one elections and has proposed that the central government grant civil servants and public school employees 2 days of compensatory leave to encourage participation．Central Election Commission Chairperson Yu Ying-lung said coordination would take place．
Radio Taiwan International took part in a media forum in Lviv，Ukraine，sharing Taiwan’s experience in countering information warfare and China’s cognitive warfare．The experience became a focus of international exchanges，with discussions also covering ways to strengthen media resilience and media literacy education．
Companies mentioned：中央廣播電台 (央廣)
威剛 will join its brands at the 2026 Taipei International Computer Show（COMPUTEX），showcasing its latest innovations in AI computing，smart living，enterprise storage and gaming．
Companies mentioned：威剛、TRUSTA、威剛工控、XPG、威潤科技、輝達 (NVIDIA)、光榮特庫摩