# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-23 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 7 items from 1 source; Japan, 4 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## AI boom remains unabated, optimism over corporate earnings lifts European stocks

- Published: 2026-05-23T02:11:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605230003.aspx
- anchor: #n474206

European markets rise on AI optimism and earnings expectations.

## New U.S. arms sales to Taiwan; White House reiterates Trump will decide soon

- Published: 2026-05-23T02:04:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605230002.aspx
- anchor: #n474207

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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

- Published: 2026-05-23T00:02:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605220359.aspx
- anchor: #n474204
- Companies mentioned: 富途控股、老虎証券、長橋証券

Chinese authorities announced plans to fine Futu and 老虎証券 about NT$8.5 billion for operating without authorization.

## Taiwan People’s Party faces wave of resignations; Huang Kuo-chang apologizes to supporters in a post

- Published: 2026-05-23T00:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605220358.aspx
- anchor: #n474205
- Companies mentioned: Taiwan People's Party

TPP faces resignation wave; Huang Kuo-chang apologizes and vows to continue.

## Beigang Feilong Troupe’s dragon flag becomes comic protagonist, with its restoration process brought to life on the page

- Published: 2026-05-22T23:53:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202605220357.aspx
- anchor: #n474197
- Companies mentioned: 蓋亞文化

The comic “Needle Marks: People Who Mend Time” is released, documenting the restoration of Beigang Feilong Troupe’s dragon flag.

## Namo Yi-yang turns grief into strength, hits a home run at the Taipei Dome in tribute to his late uncle

- Published: 2026-05-22T23:36:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605220355.aspx
- anchor: #n474199
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍、中信兄弟

Namo Yi-yang hits a game-winning pinch-hit home run at the Taipei Dome, dedicating it to his late uncle.

## Car with fake license plates flees after refusing to stop for inspection; police identify the suspect and launch a manhunt

- Published: 2026-05-22T23:31:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605220356.aspx
- anchor: #n474198

Yilan police tried to stop a vehicle with altered license plates, were rammed, and fired 11 shots; the suspect abandoned the car and fled.

## 「Shutoko Battle」 × 「MINI GT™」 collaboration announced

- Published: 2026-05-23T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000145415.html
- anchor: #n474202
- Companies mentioned: 元気株式会社、TSM-Model、Valve Corporation、Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

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。

## A set of 7 back issues of 「Torigurashi」, a source of information on life with birds, up for grabs!

- Published: 2026-05-23T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000175803.html
- anchor: #n474201

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」!

- Published: 2026-05-23T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000324.000049041.html
- anchor: #n474200
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメント

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.

## 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】

- Published: 2026-05-22T23:59:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000049666.html
- anchor: #n474203
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WACTOR、アニマックス

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.