Taiwan Tourism & Trade: Taiwan Tourism Administration stepped up Canada travel-trade ties with a year-long, four-part workshop series delivered via the Taiwan Tourism Information Centre in Vancouver, covering everything from Chinese-speaking and family travel to outdoor and premium markets. Airport Experiences: EVERRICH Duty Free launched its 2026 “Formosan Terroir” campaign at Taoyuan Airport, turning pre-departure time into tastings and performances, including an airport-exclusive cocktail made with Kavalan whisky and Taiwan ingredients. Local Travel Tech & Money: Grab agreed to buy 60% of Atome Financial for US$1.49B, folding Atome’s BNPL and cash-loan services into Grab’s financial segment across Southeast Asia—good news for travelers who rely on flexible payment options. Road Safety (Taichung): A 67-year-old Singaporean woman died in hospital after being struck and run over by a bus while crossing in Taichung; authorities said the case will be investigated as possible negligent homicide. Cross-Strait Travel Watch: Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council warned China’s new entry/exit rules expand authorities’ discretion, raising concerns for Taiwanese business and tech travelers about being able to return home. What’s On in Taiwan: For a quick getaway idea, a Puli Township day trip highlights Taiwan’s “geographical center” and the Chung Tai Chan Monastery, plus nearby gardens and sculpture stops.