AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoAI Memory Boom: Nanya Technology says it will spend over T$200B (about $6.2B) in 2027, roughly quadruple 2026, to ramp a new plant as AI-driven memory shortages persist. Semiconductor Supply Chain: King Yuan Electronics plans to invest up to $1.4B to build a U.S. facility to support growth and strengthen its global supply-chain position, reflecting Taiwan’s continued push into American chip ecosystems. Meta’s Custom Silicon: Meta plans to start manufacturing its in-house AI chip “Iris” in September, with TSMC set to produce it—another sign Taiwan remains central to AI infrastructure buildouts. U.S.-Taiwan Trade Signal: The U.S. trade deficit jumped to $77.6B in May as imports of semiconductors and AI components rose, with Taiwan emerging as a top source. Offshore Wind Logistics: Marco Polo Marine’s PKR Offshore signed a framework with Siemens Gamesa for two CSOV vessels to support offshore wind projects across Taiwan and beyond. Biopharma Move: SL Science filed for U.S. FDA orphan drug designation for its GDT cell therapy targeting glioblastoma. Geopolitics & Risk: Taiwan’s radar tracking of PLA ballistic missile launches and the EU Parliament resolution naming Taiwan 44 times both add to the week’s pressure on regional markets. Weather Watch: Typhoon Bavi is expected to hit Taiwan and parts of China with major rain and disruption.
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