AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoG7 Energy & Sanctions: G7 leaders backed a US-Iran interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pledged tighter sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas, aiming to pressure Moscow’s war economy. Cross-Strait Mobility: Mainland data says Taiwan resident entries via Fujian ports jumped nearly 30% in the first five months of 2026, with ferry trips also up. Semiconductor Supply Chain: Intel moved its 18A-P process into risk production, signaling progress on its foundry push as AI demand keeps reshaping chip roadmaps. Optical Chips Expansion: Dongshan Precision’s Source Photonics plans a USD 1.2B capacity boost for optical chips and modules to meet AI server demand. Maritime Risk: A new brief flags renewed Somali piracy in the Gulf of Aden/Yemen area alongside ongoing grey-zone pressure around Taiwan-controlled features in the South China Sea. Taiwan Industry Spotlight: Yu Hub highlights CNC engineering behind long-distance touring bicycle hubs, while THY Precision promotes ultra-precision injection molds for silicone hydrogel contact lenses. Retail/Consumer Japan Link: Sukesan Udon’s first overseas shop opens in Taipei, with more planned this year.
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