AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndigenous Heritage Voyage: Taiwan’s Tao people from Orchid Island set off in a hand-carved longboat (“Ovayan/Golden Friendship”) to paddle to the Philippines’ Batanes, reviving a sea route dormant for 300 years and reconnecting shared culture and language. Health Alert: Taiwan CDC reported the youngest-ever Japanese encephalitis case—an unvaccinated 3-month-old infant in Hualien—now in ICU as investigators look for the infection source. Airport Upgrade: Taoyuan Airport Terminal 3 is on track for end-2027 completion, adding 92 self-service check-in kiosks and automated baggage handling to speed up passenger flow. Culture & Books: Taiwan’s Creative Content Agency pavilion returns to the Seoul International Book Fair (June 24-28) with 160 titles from 55 publishers, building on last year’s guest-of-honor momentum. Travel Branding: Kaohsiung launched a new international tourism brand, “Keep Vibrant Kaohsiung,” targeting Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Malaysia with itineraries for backpackers, honeymooners and Muslim families. Aviation Milestone: EVA Air President Clay Sun was elected to the IATA Board, giving Taiwan’s airline industry a stronger voice on global passenger experience, safety and sustainability.
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