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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 508 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 93 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
株式会社アイベック has announced the results of a survey on “cute guys.” The findings showed that about half of women view them favorably and that men also respond positively to being called “cute.”
株式会社デジタルフォワード has begun full-scale provision of “Katachi,” a spot app development plan for small and midsize businesses with a low initial budget and no maintenance costs.
Companies mentioned：Google、Microsoft、Booking.com、アクセンチュア、CYDAS
Original沖縄サントリーアリーナがヨガクラスの会員ページを刷新。スマホ予約の利便性を向上させ、5月・6月の新規日程を公開した。
Panasonic Sports will establish a new company specializing in volleyball, 株式会社大阪ブルテオン, in July 2026. The move aims to speed up decision-making and strengthen its management foundation.
Companies mentioned：パナソニック スポーツ株式会社
Long-established bamboo craft shop “竹虎” has drawn on the traditional “Ikkanbari” craft featured in a Facebook video viewed 1.5 million times to launch the “Ikkanbari Small Box (Eyeglasses Stand),” a product combining tradition with modern life.
Companies mentioned：株式会社山岸竹材店、虎斑竹専門店 竹虎
arma bianca has begun accepting preorders for 4 new merchandise items from the game HUNDRED LINE -The Last Defense Academy- on its e-commerce site AMNIBUS.
Companies mentioned：株式会社arma bianca、株式会社アルマビアンカ、Aniplex、TooKyo Games
hashout Co., Ltd. has launched shiritomo, a new media outlet that uses AI to research and organize information trending on X. It aims to share information that can be applied in work and daily life.
To address energy shortages caused by the Middle East conflict, the Australian government has purchased 600,000 barrels of aviation fuel from China and agricultural urea from Brunei. The move aims to stabilize domestic energy supplies and support tourism, freight exports and agricultural development.
Companies mentioned：法新社、路透社
The 民進黨基隆市黨部 criticized Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang, saying cases involving waste at the Heping Island Water Resources Recycling Center and last year’s oil pollution in the Keelung River showed failures in both drinking water and sewage management. It called on the city government to cooperate with the investigation and submit a report.
Companies mentioned：民進黨基隆市黨部、基隆市政府、基隆市政府工務處
Argentine scientists have set traps to catch rodents in the southern city of Ushuaia in an effort to trace the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the Hondius cruise ship. The outbreak has killed 3 people.
Companies mentioned：法新社
Japan’s Koshien tournament will use a female umpire for the first time, reflecting the Japan High School Baseball Federation’s determination to promote diversity and address a shortage of umpires.
Companies mentioned：日本高中棒球聯盟 (高野聯)
The Sandy Fire broke out near Los Angeles on the 18th and spread rapidly amid strong winds, destroying one home. Authorities ordered thousands of residents to evacuate. No casualties have been reported, but climate conditions continue to complicate firefighting efforts.
Companies mentioned：加州森林防火廳（CalFire）
International research organization StartupBlink released its 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, with Taiwan surging to 20th place and entering the top 20 for the first time. Its growth rate also ranked first among the world’s top 20. The achievement was credited to government policies supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, which have effectively boosted international competitiveness.
Companies mentioned：StartupBlink、國發會
Taiwan’s government has pooled resources from the 經濟部, 國發會 and 國科會 to establish the Smart Robotics Innovation and Application R&D Center in Tainan. The move aims to build an industrial ecosystem corridor in southern Taiwan, address social challenges such as labor shortages, and transform Taiwan into an exporter of integrated smart systems.
Companies mentioned：經濟部、國發會、國科會、工研院
In response to China’s opposition to Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung’s visit to Geneva, the 外交部 issued a forceful response, reiterating that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not subordinate to each other and condemning China for placing politics above public health interests, exposing the global epidemic prevention system to risk.
Companies mentioned：外交部、世界衛生組織 (WHO)
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in the opening game of the Western Conference finals, setting a record and leading his team to victory over the Thunder in double overtime.
Companies mentioned：聖安東尼奧馬刺 (San Antonio Spurs)、奧克拉荷馬雷霆 (Oklahoma City Thunder)、金州勇士 (Golden State Warriors)
The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, FSC and the Saisiyat tribe signed a three-party memorandum of cooperation to jointly promote forest ecosystem services certification, bringing Taiwan’s Indigenous co-management model to the international stage and attracting ESG investment.
Companies mentioned：國際森林管理委員會 (FSC)、農業部林業及自然保育署、賽夏族林業合作社
Original大立光創辦人家族罕見增持股份，加上4月獲利年增近九成，激勵股價創下新高。
Companies mentioned：大立光、茂鈺
Original行政院長卓榮泰公布未來施政藍圖，將推動四大預算案，並涵蓋AI新十大建設、長照3.0及半導體產業鏈等多項計畫，同時表示主權基金仍在審慎研議中。
Companies mentioned：行政院、國發會、金管會、財政部、央行
A report by a U.S. intelligence firm revealed that Australian research institutions have conducted more than 6000 collaborations with the Chinese military involving sensitive military technologies such as drones and electronic warfare, raising serious concerns about national security and technology leaks.
Companies mentioned：澳洲人報、邁進科技 (Strider Technologies Inc.)、中國人民解放軍國防科技大學、澳洲國立大學 (ANU)、墨爾本大學 (Melbourne University)、昆士蘭大學 (University of Queensland)、北京航空航天大學、哈爾濱工程大學
Premier Cho Jung-tai stressed that Taiwan would continue its second energy transition and that diversifying into renewable energy was the right path. He said current annual power generation was sufficient to support domestic economic development.
Companies mentioned：台電
Marking its 20th anniversary, the Alishan wedding-under-the-sacred-tree event will feature the new sightseeing train Senri and invite couples from past years to return, creating a distinctive tourism experience.
Companies mentioned：交通部觀光署、農業部林業保育署阿里山林業鐵路及文化資產管理處
Changhua County has opened its first Indigenous cultural health station located on a university campus. It will draw on National Changhua University of Education’s resources to serve Indigenous elders and promote intergenerational harmony.
Companies mentioned：彰化縣政府、國立彰化師範大學、原住民族委員會
The 立法院 voted down an impeachment motion against President Lai Ching-te. The 民進黨 caucus called on parties to return to rational discussion and work together on livelihood and national security issues.
Companies mentioned：立法院、民進黨、行政院
Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang said the government may amend the law to bar people with a history of drug use from obtaining driver’s licenses as part of its effort to crack down on drug-impaired driving.
Companies mentioned：內政部警政署刑事局、交通部、法務部、高等檢察署、司法院、立法院
Retired biotech expert Lai Kuan-lang, 62, used AI to create a Taoist-themed artwork, “The Inner Secret Vision of Taoism,” winning a silver award at the FADA International Design Awards in Britain.
Companies mentioned：華梵大學、台北醫學大學、國防醫學院
Original陸委會副主委沈有忠明確表示，台灣沒有「獨立」問題，只有「被統一」問題，政府致力於維持中華民國與中華人民共和國互不隸屬的現狀。
Companies mentioned：陸委會、台灣大學中國大陸研究中心、民進黨
The series “Goodbye 1987,” set against the history of Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, evokes the romance and scars of a turbulent era through performances by Fang Chih-yu, Lin Che-hsi and others.
Saab, a close associate of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, appeared in a U.S. court on suspicion of large-scale money laundering, a case that could affect Venezuela’s political situation and U.S. strategy toward the country.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited South Korea and made a return visit to President Lee Jae-myung’s hometown of Andong. South Korean hosts prepared gifts and events rich in traditional cultural significance, symbolizing the development of friendly ties between the two countries.
Companies mentioned：青瓦台、大邱警察廳
宏碁集團 founder Stan Shih has introduced a new AI-integrated “Wang Dao management philosophy.” Through the GPT adviser StanAI, it offers global leaders new guidance for decision-making in the AI era.
Companies mentioned：宏碁集團、智榮基金會
Starbucks Korea sparked major controversy with a “Tank Day” promotion that clashed with the anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising, leading to the dismissal of its CEO, Son Jeong-hyun.
Companies mentioned：韓國星巴克公司
A repeat unlicensed driver in Luzhu, Taoyuan, disturbed residents late at night while riding a modified motorcycle and rammed a police car during a traffic stop. Police eventually caught him and imposed a hefty fine of NT$60,000.
Companies mentioned：桃園市警察局蘆竹分局、外社派出所
Penghu Marine Vocational High School and 東南科技大學 teamed up to provide free vehicle inspections for vehicles on campus, putting the vocational education principle of “learning by doing” into practice.
Companies mentioned：國立澎湖高級海事水產職業學校、東南科技大學
A junior high school student in Hualien drove off in his mother’s car after an argument with her. Police eventually stopped the vehicle by smashing a window and issued a citation in accordance with the law.
Companies mentioned：花蓮縣警察局吉安分局、太昌派出所
The third Puzi Mayor’s Cup National Baseball Invitational has opened, with 40 youth and high school teams taking part. The event aims to strengthen grassroots baseball and promote local exchange.
Companies mentioned：朴子市公所、穀保家商、平鎮高中
Semiconductor equipment maker 均華 said its order visibility extends through the second quarter of 2027, driven by capacity expansions at packaging plants. It expects full-year revenue to reach a record high.
Companies mentioned：均華
Heavy rain in China’s Hubei and Hunan provinces has left at least 4 dead and 6 missing, and raised the risk of secondary disasters.
Companies mentioned：新華社、中國中央氣象台、中國天氣網
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai announced 3 reform measures in response to a police officer’s secret filming case and disciplined the supervisors involved.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府警察局、高雄市政府社會局、高雄地檢署
China-Russia Expo opens, with Russia's deputy prime minister stressing that the two countries should transfer technology to each other to create development opportunities.
Privacy concerns were raised after a camera in a sporting goods store at Taichung LaLaport was suspected of pointing at a fitting room, prompting Mitsui Fudosan to launch a comprehensive inspection of its malls across Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：三井不動產集團、LaLaport
The 勞動力發展署中彰投分署 is promoting the "Migrant Worker Retention Program," with more than a thousand companies having converted experienced migrant workers into foreign technical personnel to address labor shortages in manufacturing.
Companies mentioned：勞動力發展署中彰投分署、宏全國際
A Kaohsiung police officer was accused of secretly filming women who filed reports. One case was dropped for insufficient evidence, and the victim, accompanied by the 時代力量, questioned whether police were protecting one another and applied for a review.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府警察局、時代力量
The 時代力量 questioned whether 民眾黨 legislator Tsai Chun-chou was a "proxy legislator" for local power brokers in Beigang. Tsai strongly denied the allegation, saying she had taught for 35 years with a clean record, and defended her nephew, who was involved in a violent incident.
Companies mentioned：時代力量、民眾黨、北港朝天宮、中華陽光推展關懷協會、台灣雲林地方檢察署
The Chiayi Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency will hold the "Jianan Lishan Market" at the Chiayi Arboretum on the 23rd, promoting the Lishan concept of harmonious coexistence between people and nature through sales of eco-friendly agricultural products and creative handicrafts.
Companies mentioned：農業部林業及自然保育署嘉義分署、農業部林業試驗所、茶山社區發展協會—珈雅瑪飛鄒鼓團
The 數位發展部 released version 3.0 of its AI industry talent certification guidelines, adding AI governance and collaboration skills, and partnered with industry and academia to develop standard teaching materials to strengthen the country's AI competitiveness.
Companies mentioned：數位發展部、數位發展部數位產業署、人工智慧科技基金會 (AIF)、台灣人工智慧學校 (AIA)、思哈 (Hahow)、Meta、元智大學、南台科技大學
Japan's economy grew 0.5% in the first quarter, beating market expectations, but economists warned that the pressure from surging energy prices sparked by the Middle East conflict has yet to fully emerge and that economic growth could stall in the future.
Companies mentioned：日本內閣府、Capital Economics、日本央行
The legislature voted down an impeachment motion against President Lai Ching-te. The 國民黨 called it a historic mark on his record in office, underscoring the deep divisions between Taiwan's ruling and opposition camps.
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨
三星電子 labor negotiations have reached a critical stage. Although differences are narrowing, a breakdown in talks could lead to the strike announced by the union, threatening global supply chains.
Companies mentioned：三星電子
The New Taiwan dollar plunged 1 jiao against the U.S. dollar by midday in the Taipei foreign exchange market, provisionally closing at 31.645, indicating depreciation pressure.
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated, with progress in U.S.-Iran talks but military action delayed. Iran is proposing to control the Strait of Hormuz, adding to volatility and uncertainty in global energy markets.
Companies mentioned：真實社群(Truth Social)、Kpler、伊朗伊斯蘭革命衛隊(IRGC)、波斯灣海峽管理局(PGSA)
The legislature held a vote on the first presidential impeachment motion in history. It failed to pass, with 56 votes in favor and 50 against, falling short of the two-thirds threshold.
A couple who own a food company in Kaohsiung were indicted for selling expired meat to hotels and restaurants on charges including violations of the Food Safety and Sanitation Act.
Companies mentioned：仁武區某食品公司
A man from Linkou, New Taipei City, who was bitten by a rat at his workplace in Keelung, was diagnosed with hantavirus syndrome. Health authorities have identified 11 contacts for health monitoring.
Companies mentioned：新北市政府衛生局、衛生福利部疾病管制署、基隆市政府衛生局
Original行政院長卓榮泰宣布將推動0到18歲全程支持方案，包括將彈性育嬰假升級為「育兒假」並擴大適用年齡，同時提供育嬰住宅減稅優惠。
Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院國民黨團
Original針對高雄員警涉嫌偷拍報案女性，內政部長劉世芳表示，該員警已第一時間被免職，並將督促警方強化性平教育。
Companies mentioned：內政部、刑事局、高雄市警察局
Original行政院長卓榮泰提出追加預算、再提特別條例、或納入年度預算等三方案，以應對立法院刪減的4700億軍購預算缺口。
A 28-year-old suffered a sudden brainstem stroke after long-term uncontrolled high blood pressure and unhealthy lifestyle habits.
Companies mentioned：澄清醫院平等院區
Taiwan men's doubles pair Lee Cheuk Yiu/Yang Po-hsuan will lead the team at the BWF Super 500-level Malaysia Masters, while some key players are sitting out to rest.
Miles Yu, a former China policy adviser in the Trump administration, said Xi Jinping used the Taiwan issue as a shield at the Trump-Xi meeting to avoid substantive issues with the United States, including trade.
Companies mentioned：哈德遜研究所、布魯金斯研究所、美國企業研究所
Taiwan stocks opened lower and continued falling, dragged down by U.S. stocks, plunging nearly 600 points intraday. Memory stocks led the losses after 美光 shares fell.
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯電、國巨、聯發科、台達電、大立光、美光、南亞科、華邦電、旺宏、技嘉、欣興、景碩、南電、臻鼎-KY、Google、今國光、英濟、中華電、遠傳、台灣大、信驊、穎崴、群聯、竑騰、倍利科、愛普、新應材
The Greenland government reiterated its position on sovereignty, stressing after talks with the United States that its territory is not for sale.
Companies mentioned：北大西洋公約組織 (NATO)
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said a roadmap for achieving the goal of an "Asia-Pacific community" would be proposed at the APEC meeting in Shenzhen to promote regional economic integration.
Kaohsiung City will conduct its annual factory verification and business operations survey of 8335 factories from June 1 to July 10, and promote online filing to improve efficiency.
Companies mentioned：高雄市經發局、經濟部
A cross-party delegation of Canadian lawmakers visited Taiwan and reiterated that Taiwan and Canada are natural economic partners, saying they should deepen trade and security cooperation.
Medical professionals are urging a review of National Health Insurance coverage rules so that nearly ten thousand people with inflammatory bowel disease can receive uninterrupted treatment and avoid repeated bowel resections due to stopping medication.
Companies mentioned：台灣腸保健康協會、亞東醫院
The 民進黨 criticized the two opposition parties for jointly pushing a doomed presidential impeachment motion, calling it political theater and a "sham" for political gain.
Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨
The Japanese and South Korean leaders' talks will focus on energy security, with plans to establish a mutual support mechanism for petroleum products in emergencies.
Taipei City health authorities found that 15.5% of tested fruits and vegetables failed standards, with pesticide residues in Thai basil posing the most serious problem.
Negative sentiment toward AI is rising rapidly in the United States, from poor poll results to acts of violence, forming a wave of "AI backlash."
Companies mentioned：Google、OpenAI、Blue Rose Research、Data Center Watch、Heatmap
A man was bitten while doing pest control at his workplace in Keelung and is suspected of contracting hantavirus. He is recovering well, prompting the city government to step up environmental cleaning and disinfection.
Companies mentioned：基隆市衛生局、環保局
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration clarified that all five criteria must be met for workplace bullying to be established; subjective feelings alone are not enough to determine it.
Companies mentioned：勞動部職業安全衛生署 (職安署)
Original行政院長卓榮泰期盼總統彈劾案失敗，並呼籲朝野和解，同時為內閣多次提出覆議與釋憲的舉動辯護。
Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院、中選會、國家通訊委員會 (NCC)
A Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs delegation visited Australia to study critical minerals and seek to establish a “non-red supply chain,” as Australia ordered Chinese investors to sell their stakes in a rare earths company.
Companies mentioned：北方礦業 (Northern Minerals)、萊納斯稀土公司 (Lynas Rare Earths)
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan voted on an impeachment motion against President Lai Ching-te, but the bid by the KMT and Taiwan People’s Party failed after DPP lawmakers opposed it and it fell short of the two-thirds approval threshold.
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社
民眾黨團 will unanimously vote in favor of impeachment, saying President Lai’s “four pillars of peace” policy has failed.
Companies mentioned：民眾黨團、立法院、行政院
Golden Melody Award-winning Rukai musician Jilao, from Taitung, shared the warmth of Taiwanese culture through handmade mochi and traditional nose flute music in Penang, Malaysia.
Companies mentioned：Message樂團
After going down to the minor leagues to reset his mindset and refine his pitches, 台鋼雄鷹 pitcher Wei Hung-liang returned to the top league and earned his first career win.
Companies mentioned：台鋼雄鷹、富邦悍將
Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration intercepted a shipment of Vietnamese black brown rice and Japanese blueberries containing banned pesticides at the border, preventing more than 75,000 kilograms of products from reaching the market.
教育部 is soliciting Taiwanese-language reading passages for the national language competition. Selected entries will receive a fee of NT$1,200 each.
Companies mentioned：教育部、台中教育大學
Trump said he had negotiated with Intel to have the government receive a 10% stake for free in exchange for support, adding that he should have asked for more at the time.
Companies mentioned：Intel (英特爾)、TSMC (台積電)、Apple (蘋果)、Tesla (特斯拉)、Bank of America (美國銀行)
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck the Oceanian nation of Vanuatu at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Companies mentioned：德國地球科學研究中心（GFZ）
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Europe to step up its diplomatic efforts and ensure Trump does not monopolize a Russia-Ukraine peace deal.
Companies mentioned：西德廣播公司
Premier Cho Jung-tai said pay raises for military personnel, public servants and teachers will be reviewed by a committee. He also hopes the minimum wage will exceed NT$30,000 next year, meeting public expectations and stabilizing livelihoods.
The World Health Assembly again rejected Taiwan’s participation. A medical alliance criticized China for distorting facts and stressed Taiwan’s key role in global smart healthcare as an independent democracy.
Companies mentioned：台灣醫界聯盟基金會
A hantavirus case was reported in Linkou, New Taipei. Mayor Hou You-yi said disinfection at the patient’s home had been completed and a second citywide cleanup would be carried out to control the outbreak.
東聯化學 plans to counter headwinds in the petrochemical industry by developing specialty materials for AI and semiconductors, aiming to turn a loss into a profit in Q2.
Companies mentioned：東聯化學、台肥
Police uncovered a drug factory in an abandoned farmhouse in Pingtung and seized more than a hundred kilograms of ingredients, enough to make 100,000 drug-laced coffee sachets worth about 五千萬元 in New Taiwan dollars.
A car crashed into a tree on Taiwan Provincial Highway 9 in Hualien, trapping the driver inside. The driver died despite rescue efforts.
Companies mentioned：花蓮慈濟醫院、花蓮縣警察局新城分局
民進黨 will unanimously vote against the impeachment motion against President Lai to stabilize the political situation and focus on economic development.
Companies mentioned：民進黨
A study by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University found that babies conceived through IVF face a higher risk of congenital heart disease, with multiple pregnancies a key factor explaining more than 五成 of the risk.
Companies mentioned：陽明交通大學
Premier Cho Jung-tai reiterated that the Republic of China is a sovereign, independent country and that this status quo cannot be changed. He also said Taiwan hopes to cooperate with the world for mutual benefit and achieve peaceful coexistence with the other side of the Taiwan Strait.
農村水保署台中分署 will hold the “Blueberry May” event at Taichung’s Calligraphy Greenway on May 23 and 24, under the theme “Carbon Reduction, Resilience and Shared Sustainability,” showcasing the sustainable transformation of rural communities in central Taiwan and Miaoli.
Companies mentioned：農村水保署台中分署、農業部農村發展及水土保持署台中分署、中區環境教育場所聯盟、苗栗人文生態休閒聯盟、台積電15廠中科生態園區、友達永續基金會、自由國小
和大 plans to take control of 格斯科技 through participation in its private placement, positioning itself in the battery, energy storage and military drone markets and strengthening its footprint in key electric vehicle components.
Companies mentioned：和大、格斯科技、成大職業帆船股份有限公司、華豐橡膠、邦泰、高鋒工業、仟鑽股份有限公司
According to real estate firm Corcoran, the median rent for Manhattan apartments topped $5,000 for the first time in April, setting a record, while the vacancy rate fell to a six-year low.
Companies mentioned：Corcoran
China’s retail sales growth in April hit its lowest level since 2023, signaling weak consumer momentum and challenges to the economic recovery.
Companies mentioned：中國國家統計局、遠東資信研究院、國務院發展研究中心
Taiwan Railways opened bookings for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, selling more than 70,000 tickets on the first morning, reflecting strong demand for holiday travel and visits home.
Companies mentioned：台鐵 (Taiwan Railways)、統一、全家、萊爾富、OK
Hsiao Hsu-tsen, a former aide at the 馬英九基金會, was accused of violating fiscal discipline. He hopes the investigation report will be released soon to clear his name.
Companies mentioned：馬英九基金會、國民黨
The head of the Chuande Charity Foundation was not indicted after its fundraising account was allegedly taken over by a fraud ring.
Companies mentioned：財團法人台北市傳德慈善基金會、台北地檢署
Galeries Lafayette announced it will close its flagship store in Beijing’s Xidan district and scale back its presence in China amid challenges in the Chinese market.
Companies mentioned：老佛爺百貨 (Galeries Lafayette)、西單大悅城、漢光百貨