AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Supply Chain: AI demand is squeezing PCB supply, with some lead times reportedly stretching to 30 months and material costs surging, adding pressure on PC makers and Taiwan’s electronics supply chain. Economic Pulse: Taiwan’s business-monitoring indicator stayed in the red for a record 10th straight month in September, with AI demand supporting strong production, exports and sales. Chip Capacity: UMC approved an additional US$3.2 billion for capacity expansion as it anticipates revenue growth from AI demand. Energy Security: Taiwan’s semiconductor industry group backed a government review of restarting nuclear power, as reliable electricity becomes more important to chip manufacturing. Critical Materials: ITRI plans a rare-earth plant aimed at meeting half of Taiwan’s demand by 2030, a step toward strengthening supply resilience.
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