AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarket Rebound: Taiwan’s Taiex rose as much as 5% on Monday after its steepest weekly drop in two decades. Regulators tightened short-selling rules and said a NT$500 billion stabilization fund could be deployed. Chip Investment: Planned Malaysia–Taiwan trade talks were shelved after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s “One China” remarks, raising concerns that strained ties could deter future semiconductor investment. Memory Costs: Winbond CEO Arthur Chiao warned that AI-driven memory price increases are unsustainable, squeezing consumers and non-AI industries. US Expansion: King Yuan Electronics says its US chip-testing plant remains on schedule for high-volume production as early as April 2027, backed by a $1.1 billion Nvidia prepayment. Foundry Focus: TSMC pushed back on reports it may enter 3D DRAM production, saying it remains focused on its core foundry business. Workforce: A renewed Taiwan–Philippines hiring agreement is expected to open more jobs for Filipino workers, particularly in hospitality.
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