AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-23 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.htmlOne 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.en AI boom remains unabated, optimism over corporate earnings lifts European stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474206Sat, 23 May 2026 02:11:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEuropean markets rise on AI optimism and earnings expectations. New U.S. arms sales to Taiwan; White House reiterates Trump will decide soonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474207Sat, 23 May 2026 02:04:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China seeks to recover cross-border business income from securities firms; Futu says it could face an 8.5 billion yuan finehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474204Sat, 23 May 2026 00:02:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese 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 posthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474205Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATPP 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 pagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474197Fri, 22 May 2026 23:53:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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 unclehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474199https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474199Fri, 22 May 2026 23:36:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANamo 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 manhunthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474198https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474198Fri, 22 May 2026 23:31:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYilan 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 announcedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474202Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474201Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo 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」!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474200Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES4th 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】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-00/index-en.html#n474203Fri, 22 May 2026 23:59:29 +0900JapanPR TIMESWACTOR 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.