AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTaiwan Arts & Culture: The Taiwan Pavilion at the 16th Gwangju Biennale is back in the spotlight amid a naming controversy, with reports of Chinese artists withdrawing and a walkout over “Taiwan Pavilion” use. Taiwan Film & Media: “Arrested Memory,” a Venice 2026 crime thriller starring Taiwanese actor Ethan Ruan, is reviewed as a muddled procedural built around stress-induced amnesia. Local Entertainment Scene: Kaohsiung’s Elephant Gym has opened a recording and rehearsal space to help southern artists access higher-grade studio gear without the Taipei travel squeeze. International Pop Culture: Pop Mart is set to open its first European flagship in Paris, aiming to deepen luxury-brand collaborations. Fashion Trade: Hong Kong’s CENTRESTAGE wrapped with a record 12,000+ trade buyers from 93 regions, reinforcing the city’s fashion hub status. Sports (Taiwan-linked): Taiwan’s Hsieh Su-wei was involved in a US Open doubles drama that spilled into sportsmanship complaints. Sports Policy: Taiwan’s fitness voucher push has topped 500,000 handouts in the first week, rewarding verified workouts.
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