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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 93 items from 3 sources; Japan, 24 items from 1 source.
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New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan attended a temple event in Sanxia, where he presented proposals for local healthcare and a Dahan River MRT line, drawing enthusiastic support from residents and showcasing his local popularity and policy platform.
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has plunged, with support among women falling below 40%, deepening the cabinet’s crisis of confidence.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an raised the prospect of a no-confidence vote, drawing criticism from Taiwan People’s Party’s Chen Chih-han for being too impulsive. She said the KMT had yet to reconcile competing interests within the party, and the move could create a legislative vacuum and electoral chaos.
Capital spending by major U.S. AI-related companies is overheating. オラクル’s stock has fallen 41%, and its credit rating has dropped to just above junk status. Google is also running low on cash, fueling market concerns about the sustainability of the spending.
Companies mentioned：オラクル、Alphabet、Google、Amazon、OpenAI、Anthropic、S&P Global
JKO Pay founder Hu Yi-chia was sentenced in the first trial to 7 years in prison and fined 100 million for favoring certain parties in the allocation of a crude oil fund. His gesture of giving prosecutors the middle finger during the proceedings increased his sentence, and the case highlights governance risks among fintech executives.
Companies mentioned：街口投信、台新證券、富邦證券、金管會
U.S. defense technology company Anduril completed the first production YFQ-44A uncrewed wingman for the U.S. Air Force in 4 months. The semi-autonomous drone is designed to work with piloted fighter jets and help secure air superiority.
Companies mentioned：General Atomics
Akio Yaita, executive director of the Indo-Pacific Strategy Think Tank, announced legal action over what he said was false reporting by Kuo Cheng-liang about his source of funding. Citing damage to his credibility and defamation, he rejected a settlement and said he would seek a judicial ruling.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has called on residents to join the 725 anti-tainted-oil rally on Ketagalan Boulevard, and his political profile continues to rise. A new Taiwan Inspirational Association survey found that 30% of respondents consider Chiang the best choice to represent the KMT in the 2028 presidential election, ahead of Lu Hsiu-yen at 23% and Han Kuo-yu at 19%. Akio Yaita said Chiang is gradually gaining leadership within the pan-blue camp, and that the rally also serves as a signal to the public that he is positioning himself as a successor.
An incident involving problematic oil products at 中聯油脂 prompted an anti-tainted-oil rally on Ketagalan Boulevard. Akio Yaita said the manufacturer bears primary responsibility and local governments should make proper use of their inspection powers rather than politicize the issue.
Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、雪印乳業、小林製藥
Taiwan stocks plunged nearly 5,000 points in a week, and the stock exchange warned it would take stabilizing measures as needed. Despite market turmoil, revenue and export data from listed companies remain strong, reflecting solid fundamentals.
Companies mentioned：台積電
The PTS board of directors and supervisors warned that the legislature’s cuts and freezes of more than 1 billion in funding would put public media operations at risk. TaiwanPlus could lose all of its subsidies, while children’s programming and drama production could be interrupted.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒
Moderate Typhoon Bualoi is forecast to strengthen into a super typhoon. Although it is not expected to make direct landfall in Japan, its outer cloud bands could bring significant rain to Kyushu. The weather agency urged travelers to Japan to monitor changing conditions.
When Taiwan stocks briefly fell below 40,000 points, analyst Kuo Che-jung followed through on his pledge to buy 0050 with 100 million yen. He said a decline in South Korean memory-chip stocks had triggered a chain reaction, while forecasting a long-term rise in Taiwan stocks.
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SKハイニクス、国巨、鴻海、台積電
Local governments across Taiwan are planning to upgrade senior cards to a second generation and expand where they can be used. However, some information circulating online is inaccurate, and officials have clarified the replacement schedule and details on using points.
Companies mentioned：悠遊卡公司、風傳媒
Ko Wen-je’s accounts and credit cards were frozen over a political donation case. He joked that he was “begging by imperial decree” and criticized Lai Ching-te’s political tactics. Ko said 民眾黨 would never compromise or give up, and reiterated the idea of a coalition government.
Companies mentioned：民眾黨、監察院、行政執行署
The Yixue Civic Activity Center has opened in Taishan District, New Taipei City, bringing together long-term care, social welfare and community spaces. It offers care and activity venues for all ages and strengthens local services.
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi announced that Banqiao Precinct will be rebuilt, combining police facilities with a multistory parking garage to improve police services and public parking availability and strengthen community safety management.
Companies mentioned：新北市政府