AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTaiwan Exports Outlook: Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance expects outbound sales momentum to keep rolling into the second half, with exports forecast to top US$850 billion in 2026 after July exports jumped 32.9% to US$75.3 billion. Energy Policy: CPC and Formosa Petrochemical said they will keep domestic gasoline and diesel prices unchanged for the week, marking a second straight week of stability. Public Markets & Capital: Franklin Templeton named Rene Buehlmann as Head of Asia Pacific, effective Sept. 21, overseeing growth across markets including Taiwan. Defense Budget: Taiwan is set to approve a record 2027 defense budget exceeding NT$1.1 trillion, with a further NT$240 billion in a special budget, signaling a sharper readiness push. Military Tech & Drills: Taiwan’s Han Kuang exercises are highlighting drone and counter-drone tactics tied to gray-zone pressure, while an “embedded reporter” approach aims to balance press access with operational security. Scam Enforcement: Kaohsiung police arrested three Malaysian nationals and one Hong Kong suspect as alleged “money mules” recruited via scam rings. Global Finance: A Taiwan public-sector pension fund plans to expand offshore exposure by allocating about US$200 million per mandate to third-party managers for global stock access.
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