AI boom remains unabated, optimism over corporate earnings lifts European stocks
European markets rise on AI optimism and earnings expectations.
2026-05-23 00:00–03:00 JST
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Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（7）
New U.S. arms sales to Taiwan; White House reiterates Trump will decide soon
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China seeks to recover cross-border business income from securities firms; Futu says it could face an 8.5 billion yuan fine
Chinese authorities announced plans to fine Futu and 老虎証券 about NT$8.5 billion for operating without authorization.
Companies mentioned：富途控股、老虎証券、長橋証券
Taiwan People’s Party faces wave of resignations; Huang Kuo-chang apologizes to supporters in a post
TPP faces resignation wave; Huang Kuo-chang apologizes and vows to continue.
Companies mentioned：Taiwan People's Party
Beigang Feilong Troupe’s dragon flag becomes comic protagonist, with its restoration process brought to life on the page
The comic “Needle Marks: People Who Mend Time” is released, documenting the restoration of Beigang Feilong Troupe’s dragon flag.
Companies mentioned：蓋亞文化
Namo Yi-yang turns grief into strength, hits a home run at the Taipei Dome in tribute to his late uncle
Namo Yi-yang hits a game-winning pinch-hit home run at the Taipei Dome, dedicating it to his late uncle.
Companies mentioned：味全龍、中信兄弟
Car with fake license plates flees after refusing to stop for inspection; police identify the suspect and launch a manhunt
Yilan police tried to stop a vehicle with altered license plates, were rammed, and fired 11 shots; the suspect abandoned the car and fled.
Japan | PR TIMES（4）
「Shutoko Battle」 × 「MINI GT™」 collaboration announced
Original元気株式会社のレースゲーム「首都高バトル」とミニカーブランド「MINI GT™」のコラボが決定。DLCとして特別なバイナルデザインのカスタムカー3車種がゲーム内に登場予定である。
Companies mentioned：元気株式会社、TSM-Model、Valve Corporation、Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
A set of 7 back issues of 「Torigurashi」, a source of information on life with birds, up for grabs!
Tokyo Shoten will launch a campaign on May 25, offering a set of 7 back issues of the practical guidebook 「Torigurashi」 as a prize. The campaign aims to boost engagement among bird lovers.
Sony Music's VTuber project 「VEE」 begins sales of 4th Anniversary merchandise for its affiliated VTubers 「音門るき」, 「雛星あいる」 and 「魔王トゥルシー」!
4th anniversary merchandise celebrating the debuts of 3 talents affiliated with the VEE project is now on sale. The items are available for preorder, with stickers offered as a bonus.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメント
VTuber agency's first online lottery 「FAPON」 launches tie-in with a mini-character project active in categories including TikTok mascot characters 【VTuber Marketing WACTOR】
WACTOR has teamed up with TikTok character 「おこげ」 through its online lottery 「FAPON」. It is also developing a project featuring characters by illustrators in TV commercials and other media.
Companies mentioned：株式会社WACTOR、アニマックス