AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSemiconductor Shock: TSMC’s Q2 profit jumped 77% on AI-driven demand, but its shares still slid as investors fixated on capex and the risk of an AI spending hangover—helping trigger a broader chip rout that dragged Taiwan’s Taiex down about 6.5% and hit global tech sentiment. U.S.-China Tech & Markets: Wall Street and Asia extended losses after Chinese AI model news stoked “capex” worries; at the same time, U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil higher, adding inflation jitters. Taiwan in the Trade Mix: A U.S. Commerce report said the U.S. trade deficit widened to $77.6B in May as imports of semiconductors and AI components rose, with Taiwan emerging as a top source. AI Governance Watch: A Meta Oversight Board study found AI chatbots are more likely to refuse politically critical content about restrictive governments—raising concerns about “censorship-by-proxy” spreading online rules. Local Business & Courts: Taiwan’s Taichung District Court ordered Central Union Oil’s general manager detained after a tainted edible oil case, overturning earlier bail. Cross-Border Mobility: Taiwan extended visa-free entry for Philippine passport holders for another year, supporting travel flows.
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