AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDefense Drills: Taiwan kicked off a five-day “Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise” Monday, moving units to defensive posts and testing rapid shifts from peacetime to wartime as China ramps up air and naval activity around the island. Economy Watch: UBS lifted its 2026 Taiwan GDP growth forecast to 9.9% on strong exports and improved manufacturing, while Taiex shares hit a new high as AI optimism lifted TSMC and chip stocks. City Tech: Taipei plans autonomous bus trials on 15 dedicated lanes in H2 2027 after earlier enclosed-area testing, with phased rollouts tied to road and signal upgrades. Health Policy: Taiwan’s health ministry said it will not legalize euthanasia, instead pushing for stronger palliative and long-term care amid renewed public debate. Local Crime: A Taipei court ordered detention for a 52-year-old suspect accused of a knife attack on a baseball cheerleader during a photo shoot. Gaming & Culture: Taiwan’s game software revenue jumped to NT$71 billion in 2025, and a scholar published the first full Chinese translation of a 1669 German travelogue about Taiwan.
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