AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGrowth: Taiwan’s economy grew 14.36% in the third quarter, its fastest pace in 48 years, while October’s manufacturing PMI eased to 54.9 from 56.7. Factories are still expanding, but at a slower pace. AI Chips: MediaTek expects its AI-accelerator ASIC business to reach 20% global market share in 2027 and confirmed a second customer for 2028 production. ASE is also expanding chip-testing capacity as computing demand rises, while shortages are squeezing PCB supplies. TSMC: Reports point to renewed talks with Elon Musk’s Terafab project on investment, technology and packaging, though details remain unconfirmed. Cybersecurity: Taiwan’s digital minister urged stronger protection across the semiconductor supply chain, citing the island’s daily cyberattack burden and a chip-equipment security standard developed with industry partners.
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