AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTaiwan Politics: The Ministry of the Interior says it will petition the Constitutional Court in early August to dissolve the pro-China Chinese Unification Promotion Party, citing alleged national security threats and repeated violations of multiple laws. Defense & Security: Taiwan is preparing to produce 246 new domestically developed reconnaissance vehicles from 2028 to 2033, with a sensor mast reaching up to 12 km and a remotely operated 12.7 mm weapon station. Cross-Strait & Diplomacy: Taiwan also launched a cross-agency mechanism to block imports tied to forced labor, aiming to meet its trade commitments with the United States. Tech & Markets: ASE Technology raised 2026 capex by $2 billion to about $10.5 billion on strong demand, while Nvidia-linked memory and GPU pricing worries continue to ripple through Asia’s chip sentiment. Transport & Culture: THSR officially unveiled its new N700ST Shinkansen trainsets, and TVBS partnered with NHK to broadcast a historic Sagrada Família inauguration inside the basilica. Local Life: New Taipei’s Sanying Line will stay free through August and run longer hours, with more frequent service during weekday peaks. Sports: At the Taipei Open, HS Prannoy was knocked out in the second round while Unnati Hooda and other Indian shuttlers advanced to quarter-finals.
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