Oita Governor Kichiro Sato announced plans to visit Taiwan from August 25 to 27, 2024. The visit aims to promote tourism, attract businesses, and boost exports of agricultural and marine products. During his visit, Sato will participate in economic exchanges and a seminar on business opportunities, emphasizing Oita’s proximity to Kumamoto, where a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) factory is located. Sato also plans to engage in discussions with travel agencies, as Taiwan sent over 110,000 tourists to Oita in 2023. The governor emphasized the importance of Taiwan as a key market for Oita. Source: Oita Prefecture

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