AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarket & Health Finance: Retail investors in South Korea, Taiwan and mainland China have been cutting margin loans for days, a sign of deleveraging after a tech sell-off—Taiwan’s margin loans fell for six straight trading days to the lowest since May, raising concerns about volatility that can spill into household finances. Taiwan Industry Pulse: Taiwan’s manufacturing kept expanding in June, with the composite index rising to 17.30; computer/electronics/optics stayed in “red” overheating territory on strong demand for servers, switches and AI infrastructure. Self-Care in Asia: Vietnam is pushing self-care as a bigger part of healthcare access, with a study ranking it fourth globally on self-care readiness—an angle that matters for Taiwan readers watching regional shifts toward OTC and at-home management. TB Screening Hope: A new tuberculosis blood test is being highlighted as a way to catch TB earlier and reduce spread, aligning with broader infectious-disease prevention efforts. Medical Tech Security: Avalue introduced a medical-grade SSD aimed at healthcare imaging and diagnostic systems, focusing on reliability and security for mission-critical data. Higher Education Exchange: Taiwan and the Philippines expanded cooperation on student databases, Mandarin learning, dual degrees and training in fields including semiconductors and medicine.
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