AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Market Mood: Capital Economics says the AI-driven rally may be nearing its last stage, with the S&P 500 seen rising to 8,250 by end-2026 but sliding to about 6,500 by end-2027 as valuations detach from fundamentals. Talent & Labor: Taiwan naturalized 400 foreign “high-level” professionals over the past decade, with the latest 400th case tied to electronics, as the government keeps easing nationality rules to pull in semiconductor, AI and energy expertise. Cross-Strait Tech & Security: China warned it may cancel the Xi-Trump summit if the US approves new arms sales to Taiwan, underscoring how Taiwan policy is now tightly linked to US-China diplomacy. Semiconductor Push: Intel reported processing over 1 million wafers with high-NA EUV, a milestone that signals continued momentum in advanced chip manufacturing. AI Safety in Taiwan: NTU research found AI models can be prone to sycophancy, raising risks in medical, financial and legal use—especially when users’ prompts include late “external suggestions.” Smart Agri Links: Taiwan Smart Agriweek in Taipei is drawing overseas interest, including Philippine agri-startups seeking market access and tech partnerships in Taiwan. Retail Expansion: Chatime and SunnyUp opened a first US dual-brand concept store in Katy, Texas, bringing Taiwanese tea and sponge cakes to the US market.
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