AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTaiwan’s AI Chip Export Crackdown: Taiwan is preparing to criminalize unauthorized AI chip exports to mainland China, escalating beyond past “blacklist” controls after a high-profile Keelung smuggling case involving high-end NVIDIA chips; the move has already rattled TSMC shares. Computex & Nvidia’s Taiwan Pull: Coverage from Computex highlights Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s high-profile Taiwan presence and the company’s push into optical/AI infrastructure, underscoring how Taiwan’s supply chain sits at the center of global AI buildout. GaN RF Power Progress: WIN Semiconductors qualified its NP12-0B GaN-on-SiC process for 40V operation, targeting higher-power RF front ends for telecom, satellite, and radar. Marine Electrification Batteries: XING Mobility launched IMMERSIO™ Matrix, a marine battery system aimed at ship electrification with continuous high-power and fire-safety focus. Drone Industry in Limbo: Taiwan’s drone expansion plans face uncertainty after lawmakers removed domestic drone production funding from a major defense budget package. Energy & Trade Shock Spillover: Asia’s LNG disruption could push utilities toward more coal, while global markets swing on Iran tensions and AI-driven tech selloffs. Local Tech & Water: Taiwan’s water supply is expected to stay stable through September, and Sunplus reported May 2026 sales up 28.7% YoY.
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