AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Semiconductors: Taiwan’s central bank kept rates unchanged despite a Fed hike, citing an uneven, “K-shaped” economy where AI-driven growth is not evenly spread across industries and SMEs. Labor & Big Tech: Micron workers in Taiwan rejected a bonus plan they say is too low, demanding profit-sharing tied to AI boom gains. Corporate Finance: Citi says corporates are prioritizing liquidity and cash visibility as supply chains mature, with “trapped liquidity” becoming a top working-capital goal. Offshore Wind Leadership: Synera Renewable Energy named ex-Orsted director Sahand Holm as CEO, as Taiwan’s offshore wind pipeline (Formosa 4-6) moves forward. Consumer Tech Demand: Early buyers lined up for iPhone 18 Pro models in Taiwan, with attention on camera upgrades and rising memory costs. Trade & Investment: Applied Materials will invest $5b in India over the next decade, betting on workforce and supply-chain scale-up as chipmakers diversify away from Taiwan and China. Geopolitics Watch: US-China summit preparations focus on trade, AI governance and defense ties, with Taiwan support a key concern for regional allies. Tourism & Branding: Taiwan Tourism Administration stepped up Canada travel-trade engagement via year-round workshops, while EVERRICH launched a “Formosan Terroir” immersive airport campaign.
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