AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTaiwan Tech & Industry: TSMC posted record May revenue of US$13.2B, up 1.5% from April and 30.1% year-on-year, with analysts expecting strong Q2 momentum on continued advanced-process demand. Defense & Drones: Taiwan plans to deploy a drone battalion in Penghu to expand early warning and enable closer anti-blockade operations, as the army scales drone units across theaters. Critical Minerals: Taiwan’s ITRI says it has rare-earth extraction tech and is pushing for a non-China supply chain by pooling technology, capital, and talent with partners. Semiconductor Supply Chain Politics: Japan is urging G7 rare-earth “floor price” mechanisms and coordinated stockpiling to reduce dependence on China-linked controls. US-Taiwan Tech Ties: President Lai met US lawmakers to seek faster action on Taiwan–US tax relief and deeper cooperation on technology, supply chains, and defense. AI & Security: OpenAI says it banned suspected China-linked accounts that used ChatGPT to run influence operations targeting US AI and data-center debates. Urban Tech Showcase: COMPUTEX x InnoVEX staged a Taipei drone show using 1,000 LED drones to turn the skyline into a public exhibition canvas. Market Mood: Asian stocks climbed as oil eased after Hormuz reopening, with AI and semiconductor shares leading gains.
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