AKB48 new groups TPE48 (Taipei), MNL48 (Manila), BNK48 (Bangkok)
3 new overseas sister groups of AKB48 have been officially created : TPE48 in Taipei (Taiwan), MNL48 in Manila (Philippines) and BNK48 in Bangkok (Thailand).
This announcement was made on March 26th during AKB48 concert at Yokohama Stadium.