AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI Boom Lifts Taiwan Outlook: Taiwan’s statistics office raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 11.05%, a 39-year high, driven by global AI demand and stronger exports (goods and services seen up about 21%) plus higher private investment. Budget Deadlock Ends: Taiwan’s legislature finally approved the 2026 central government budget after a record 266-day delay, cutting about US$93B total spending and trimming key allowances while still funding priorities like drone development. Windows License Costs Hit PC Prices: Microsoft reportedly increased Windows OEM licensing fees by 7%–10% for some PC makers, adding to already strained supply chains and potentially pushing laptop and desktop prices higher. Defense Procurement Under Pressure: Taiwan’s counter-drone fixed-site program faces audit scrutiny over gaps against newer Chinese drone frequencies and limited coverage of BeiDou-3, with delays and component shortages blamed. China Military Activity Near Taiwan: Taiwan detected 11 PLA aircraft sorties and 8 PLAN vessels around the island early Sunday, with most crossing the median line into the ADIZ. Transport & Industry: Taiwan High Speed Rail welcomed Japan’s new N700ST trainsets at Kaohsiung Port, with commercial service targeted for July 2027.
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