AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTaiwan in the spotlight at Cannes/Booker: “Taiwan Travelogue” just won the International Booker Prize, with author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King stressing no single book can represent all of Taiwan’s voices. Streaming & production: Catchplay is pushing premium vertical drama, teaming up with Korea’s Sero plus CJ ENM and b.able, while Screenworks Asia co-develops Mandarin vertical series with SLL Joongang. Tech momentum: Nvidia posted $58.3B in quarterly earnings, powered by surging demand for AI chips—another reminder why Taiwan’s tech ecosystem keeps drawing global attention. Sports ties: Hockey India named its U-18 squad for the Men’s Asia Cup in Japan (May 29–June 6), with captain Ketan Kushwaha leading the group-stage run. Local culture abroad: Taiwan Philharmonic’s Booker-winning “many voices” theme continues to travel, while Taiwan-related cultural programming keeps popping up internationally. Watchlist: TAICCA board appointments sparked debate after entertainer Lin Chi-ling’s past China-related reposts.
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