AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS–China Summit Watch: Xi Jinping’s rare state visit to Washington kicks off with a planeside welcome from Trump and a White House state dinner, with trade, AI, rare earths, Iran, and Taiwan all on the table—though analysts expect mostly “buying time” rather than big breakthroughs. Markets & Energy: Wall Street slid as Treasury yields jumped above 5% and oil rebounded on renewed Iran-related risk, keeping investors focused on geopolitics ahead of the summit. Taiwan Economy & Wages: The ADB lifted its Taiwan growth forecast to 11% for 2026 on AI-driven exports, while Taiwan’s Minimum Wage Review Committee meets to decide next year’s raise (potentially topping NT$30,000/month). Semiconductors & Telecom Tech: ITRI unveiled a doubled silicon-photonics optical engine at 3.2Tbps, and Nvidia launched its DSX Ready program to qualify AI data-center power/cooling partners. Industry Deals & Mobility: TCC Group approved a plan to buy Ukraine’s cement assets for about €750m, and STARLUX and American Airlines launched a codeshare expanding one-itinerary travel between Taipei and 20 U.S. cities. Public Health: Taiwan’s CDC urged Mid-Autumn gastroenteritis precautions, citing ongoing norovirus-driven outbreaks.
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