At least 4 dead and 6 injured as building collapses in Morocco’s second-largest city; rescue operation underway
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 4-story building collapsed overnight in Fes, Morocco’s second-largest city, leaving at least 4 dead and 6 injured. Authorities are carrying out rescue operations and evacuating nearby residents as a precaution, while also investigating the cause of the incident.
“The Invisible Nation” screened in Slovakia, highlighting Taiwan’s democratic resilience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To celebrate the inauguration of Taiwan’s new president and vice president, 斯洛伐克台灣同鄉聯誼會 held a screening of the documentary “The Invisible Nation.” The event drew Slovak political and academic figures, showcased Taiwan’s democratic resilience and deepened bilateral ties.
Eurozone 2026 growth forecast cut to 0.9% as Middle East war weighs on economy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The European Union cut its eurozone economic growth forecast for 2026 to 0.9% due to the war in the Middle East and energy shortages. Meanwhile, its inflation forecast for this year was sharply raised to 3.0%, as soaring energy prices put the economy under stagflationary pressure.
The 115124th draw of Taiwan’s Daily Cash 539 lottery
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The article reports the winning numbers for the 115124th draw of "Today's Color 539" (36, 34, 09, 28, 25), along with the 3-star (531) and 4-star (9823) lottery results, emphasizing official verification by Taiwan Lottery.
金管會 launches workshops to help 119 companies adopt IFRS sustainability standards next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
金管會 announced it will hold workshops for 119 companies that must adopt IFRS sustainability standards next year. This is the second wave of a three-phase plan, intended to help companies with capital of NT$5 billion to NT$10 billion prepare sustainability-related financial disclosures and greenhouse gas inventory reports through practical guidance and shared experience.
Limits on foreign constituent securities ETF futures and options to shift to a three-stage price-movement mechanism
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To strengthen risk management, 金管會 announced that price-movement limits for futures and options on ETFs with foreign constituent securities will shift from the current single 15% limit to a three-stage mechanism. The new rules are expected to take effect on July 6, with a 5-minute cooling-off period to stabilize the market.
KMT lawmakers freeze submarine follow-on budget; Koo Li-hsiung hopes funds can be released once Hai Kun passes sea trials
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
KMT legislator Ma Wen-chun proposed freezing the budget for follow-on submarines, while Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung hopes the funds can be unfrozen once the prototype Hai Kun passes sea trials, easing financial pressure on 台船公司. The ruling and opposition parties have yet to reach an agreement, and the proposal has been referred for negotiations.
Former New Taipei City Lin口 District chief indicted over alleged embezzlement of NT$530,000 in special expenses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former New Taipei City Linkou District chief Liao Wu-hui has been indicted on suspicion of misappropriating public funds. Prosecutors allege that after taking office in January 112, he directed subordinates to use falsified receipts to claim about NT$530,000 in special and business expenses. Prosecutors said he knowingly broke the law and tried to destroy evidence, and recommended that the court deny him a suspended sentence.
Chou Szu-chi named Fu Jen outstanding alumnus, gives NT$500,000 toward baseball bats
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former 中信兄弟 star Chou Szu-chi returned to his alma mater, 輔仁大學, where he was named an outstanding alumnus. He also announced a donation of NT$500,000 toward training bats for the school’s baseball team, hoping to support younger players and give back to his alma mater.
Wang Chieh-ling wins gold at Asian Taekwondo Championships; coach’s heartfelt encouragement helped
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
17-year-old Taiwanese taekwondo rising star Wang Jieling won gold in the women's 46-kilogram division at the Asian Taekwondo Championships on her first appearance in the senior division, securing Taiwan's women's team its first gold in 10 years. With psychological support from coach Zhu Jian'an, she overcame her personal “Asian competition curse” and qualified for the Nagoya Asian Games.
CATCHPLAY+ launches Taiwan-South Korea content co-production plan, enters in-car entertainment market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan streaming platform CATCHPLAY+ marked its 10th anniversary and announced plans to develop vertical short-form dramas with four major South Korean content companies and expand into the in-car entertainment market. It is also deepening cooperation with domestic system operators including 中嘉寬頻 and 台灣寬頻, aiming to transform from a “boutique content store” into a “full-service video platform.”
立弘 plans to list on the OTC market in late June, targets opportunity to replace natural colorants
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Biotech ingredients maker 立弘 is set to list on the OTC market in late June, drawing on its leading position in the carotenoid market to target global regulatory trends against artificial colorants. The company sees its natural colorant products as an opportunity to capture about US$300 million in replacement demand in the US market.
Rubio to visit India, focusing on US energy exports and security issues
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India on the 23rd and attend a Quad foreign ministers' meeting. With conflict in the Middle East triggering a closure of the Strait of Hormuz and causing energy shortages in India, the visit will focus on increasing US energy exports to India and expanding security cooperation.
A house fire broke out in Dacheng Township, Changhua County, on the afternoon of the 21st. Firefighters were dispatched after receiving a report. Although the blaze was not large, a 60-year-old man surnamed Hsu was found dead in a bedroom. The home's fire alarm sounded; the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Mainland China urges resumption of flights to Xi'an and other cities; MAC says there is no market incentive
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council responded to the 中國大陸國台辦's call to resume flights to Xi'an and several other destinations, saying that without market demand or incentives, the government will not force airlines to operate unprofitable routes. MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh also said that some destinations already open for service are not commercially viable.
Nvidia high-end chip servers illegally sold to Hong Kong; 3 company heads detained
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Three company heads have been detained after prosecutors accused them of using forged documents to illegally export dozens of high-value Supermicro AI servers equipped with Nvidia chips subject to US controls to Hong Kong.
Foreign investors post 9th-largest net buying on record at NT$60.3 billion; 友達 leads with more than 150,000 lots
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Fueled by NVIDIA's earnings report, Taiwan stocks surged 1,347 points on the 21st as foreign investors made net purchases of NT$60.34 billion, the 9th-largest on record. Funds flowed into panel makers and electronics contract manufacturers, with 友達 topping the list after attracting more than 150,000 lots in net buying.
Ukraine strengthens security measures in border regions to guard against potential attack from Belarus
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In response to the threat that Russia could launch a new offensive from Belarus, Ukraine is strengthening security along its northern border. Ukraine's security service and military have implemented comprehensive measures to tighten controls on personnel and property to deter aggression.
Reuters: Iran's supreme leader orders enriched uranium not to be shipped abroad
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered that the country's enriched uranium not be shipped abroad, hardening Tehran's position in nuclear negotiations and potentially complicating talks aimed at ending the conflict with the US and Israel.
弘塑 estimates NT$22 million in losses from April ransomware attack
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Semiconductor equipment maker 弘塑 announced that an assessment found an April ransomware attack caused losses of about NT$22 million. The losses mainly stemmed from software and hardware repairs and write-offs, as well as costs related to data recovery.
An Expo legacy work makes its way into Tokyo's night. Akihito Okunaka's light artwork appears at TOKYO LIGHTS 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Artlogue Inc. will exhibit INTER-WORLD/Cocooner: Apparent motion of celestial bodies, an interactive installation by artist Akihito Okunaka, at Light Art Park during TOKYO LIGHTS 2026, held at Shinjuku Chuo Park from May 23 to 31, 2026. The work is a legacy piece from the Osaka-Kansai Expo, where it was displayed for 184 days as part of the official program, and will be shown in an urban setting in Tokyo with sponsorship from Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.
Instantly extract the highlights from videos with the ultra-fast, smart video-editing software AI Smart Video Cutter, now on sale
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Magnolia Inc. released AI Smart Video Cutter, a video-editing program for Windows 11 that runs entirely offline, on May 22, 2026. It features proprietary AI technology that identifies voices and people to automatically extract highlights, ultra-fast cutting and joining between keyframes without loss of quality, and GPU video conversion. It is priced at 3,980 yen, including tax, and comes with a 15-day free trial and a 3-month money-back guarantee.
Apology and Notice: Request to Dispose of Certain Products, Our Position on the Detection of Trace Amounts of Cannabinoid Components, and Proposals for System Revisions
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
VapeMania has been instructed by Fukuoka authorities to recall three CBN products (cartridge, herb, gummies) after a random inspection detected trace amounts of regulated HHC and Δ9-THC. The company apologizes, asks customers to dispose of the items, and clarifies that no health issues have been reported, attributing the detection to possible natural chemical changes or testing inaccuracies.
The interactive sushi restaurant Namara Umai Sushi-do Tanukikoji will open in Sapporo's Tanukikoji district on May 18, 2026. It is a new concept that blends digital effects with dining.
Brand ambassador Haruka Ayase gives a nervous live report at the unveiling of the new MAZDA CX-5
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Mazda announced the launch of its new CX-5 model on May 21, 2026, at an event featuring newly appointed brand ambassador Haruka Ayase. Ayase demonstrated the car's spaciousness and practicality, while company executives, including CEO Masahiro Moro, presented the vehicle's development philosophy centered on emotional design, daily comfort, and new-generation technology.
Hololive 5th-generation members NePoLaBo and Secret Society holoX to hold their first joint in-person event, “Nepox! ~NePoLaBo × Secret Society holoX~,” at Ariake Arena on September 26 and 27, 2026, for 2DAYS
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ABEMA will hold the first joint in-person event by VTuber groups NePoLaBo and Secret Society holoX, “Nepox!,” at Ariake Arena in September 2026.
INI's Hiromu Takatsuka named special supporter; Dannie May, MON7A and Haku. to appear as guests at the 3rd live audition
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
INI's Hiromu Takatsuka has been named special supporter for マイナビ Senko Riot 2026. Dannie May, MON7A and Haku. have been confirmed as guests at the 3rd live audition.
Companies mentioned:ソニーミュージック、TOKYO FM、マイナビ、LAPONE ENTERTAINMENT
Uravation CEO Suguru Sato to speak at the Venture Tōmon-kai “AI Agent Management Study Session” on June 16 (Tuesday)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Suguru Sato, representative director of Uravation Inc., will speak as a lecturer at the “AI Agent Management Study Session” hosted by the Venture Tōmon-kai. The in-person event will be held near Shibuya on June 16, 2026 (Tuesday), and will explain how to incorporate AI agents such as Claude Code into business operations.
“SPORTS of HEART 2026 in Oita,” a collaboration event celebrating sports and culture in support of para sports, to be held May 23 and 24!
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Sports of Heart will hold “SPORTS of HEART 2026 in Oita” on May 23 and 24. The event will feature a diversity relay race with participants with and without disabilities, as well as opportunities to try para sports.
Blu-ray release of the drama Azatokawaii Watashi ga Yusho, starring Karen Otomo, with Ryoga Funatsu (Chotokkyu) and Reika Sakurai, set for August 19, 2026; preorders open at online retailers
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Tokyo Metropolitan Television Broadcasting Corporation will release the Blu-ray of the drama Azatokawaii Watashi ga Yusho on August 19, 2026, for 16,500 yen, including tax. In addition to all 8 episodes, it includes exclusive bonus footage such as special interviews and a production announcement press conference. Preorders are now open at online retailers.
Registered players for the 2026-2027 season (as of May 20, 2026)
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T League has updated player registrations for the 2026-2027 season. Rosters of registered players for a total of 9 men's and women's teams have been released.
Tradition, with more freedom: a purple dream that overturns convention—new visual from Palette+plus Sapporo East Store, “Fuji Miyabi”
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Sankei Studio Ltd. has unveiled “Fuji Miyabi (Purple Dream),” a new visual for the Shichi-Go-San celebration at Palette+plus Sapporo East Store. It highlights 3 innovations: a space design unified around purple and wisteria, a style that blends traditional Japanese attire with current trends, and emotive lighting techniques. The concept caters to the demand among mothers in their 20s for experiential photo shoots. The representative director is Yasuhiro Onishi.
Like a magical light that makes you fall in love: a wedding filled with bliss—new visual from Photo Studio Palette Sapporo Central Store, “Sunshine Romance”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Photo Studio Palette Sapporo Central Store, operated by Sankei Studio Ltd., has unveiled “Sunshine Romance,” a new wedding visual that brings to life the ideals of women in their 20s. Centered on a feeling of bliss, the visual features a pastel yellow dress and soap-bubble effects, proposing a free-spirited wedding style that reflects each couple.
KDDI and its partners have successfully demonstrated the simultaneous operation of 10 drones from a remote location. Telemetry-led monitoring reduced the piloting workload and established requirements for safe deployment in society.
To members of the press: “BICYCLE-E・MOBILITY CITY EXPO 2026” to be held June 10 and 11 at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza and indoor dome space in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo; free admission
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“BICYCLE-E・MOBILITY CITY EXPO 2026” will be held in Shinjuku on June 10 and 11, 2026. The exhibition will bring together electric commercial vehicles, disaster-response vehicles and the latest bicycle parking systems.
“Making welfare part of everyday life”: Blue blossom, a snack brand using imperfect vegetables, to exhibit at WellFes2026, a participatory welfare event in Sapporo (May 24)
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株式会社ブルーブロッサム will exhibit at “WellFes2026,” held in Sapporo on 2026/5/24. Through sales of sweets made with nonstandard vegetables, it will share a message about realizing an inclusive society.
[Amazon 50% OFF Time Sale] Android 16 tablet “U10 Set Edition” back in stock: ¥14,900, limited to 100 units to celebrate its return! Popular 10-inch Wi-Fi model
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
DOOGEE is selling the Android 16 tablet “U10 Set Edition” in a 50% OFF campaign limited to 100 units. The company is promoting this high-value model, suited to studying and entertainment.
[TAC Public Service Exams] Up to ¥11,000 off! “Spring Discount Campaign Final” now underway! (through 5/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
TAC is running a campaign offering discounts of up to ¥11,000 on public service exam preparation courses. The offer applies to courses targeting passing in 2027 and 2028, and runs through 5/31.
Uravation: Published articles on “AIgent Lab,” a media outlet covering AI agent tools and information, surpass 550 in total
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The total number of articles on “AIgent Lab,” a media outlet run by Uravation, has surpassed 550. It shares practical information on AI agents and applies it to support their implementation.
BOTANICO to hold seminars in months 6 and 7 of 2026! Gojiki, author of “Reading Professional Baseball Managers Through Management Techniques,” to speak
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
BOTANICO will hold seminars featuring Gojiki in months 6 and 7. Following the success of the book, the seminars will explain AI and marketing strategies.
[TAC Police Officer and Firefighter (Fire Service Officer)] “Spring Discount Campaign Final: ¥5,500 off courses targeting passing in 2027!” (through 5/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
TAC will run a campaign through the end of 5 offering a ¥5,500 discount on courses targeting passing in 2027 for people seeking to become police officers or firefighters.
[Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture] Washinmura’s Frequently Asked Questions page has been revamped! It’s now easier to use and understand
Published ・ Source Japan | 和心村自有內容
Washinmura, a traditional-house glamping facility in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, has completely revamped its “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)” page to improve customer convenience. Visitors can now easily access the FAQ from the top page, making it smoother to find information about inquiries. Located about 1 hour by car from Tokyo, the facility offers a relaxing space in harmony with cats and nature, and will continue working to make its services more convenient.
2 male puppies, the next generation of mascot dog Waka, have been born at Washinmura, a glamping facility in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture. To mark the birth, the facility has begun offering a “Puppy Birth Celebration Plan.” Located about 1 hour by car from Tokyo, Washinmura features traditional-house glamping with cats and a sauna, and is operated around the concept of people, animals and nature living in harmony.
Washinmura will carry out restoration work on its landmark 200-year-old Nagayamon gate from 2022/2/21 through the end of month 8. As the work may cause noise during this period, the village is asking visitors for their understanding and cooperation. The work aims to preserve the historic structure, and some phases are expected to affect visitors.