AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoChip Security: Taiwan lawmakers are advancing a bill that would make unauthorized exports of advanced AI chips to China punishable by up to 10 years in prison, including shipments routed through third countries. AI Supply Chain: Lite-On’s third-quarter profit rose 60% year on year to NT$7.4 billion on AI server demand; it also approved another US$320 million for Vietnam production capacity. UMC reportedly won orders for up to 10,000 wafers of optical communication chips, to be made in Singapore for two customers, including a Tencent-backed firm. Factory Pulse: Taiwan’s manufacturing activity stayed in expansion for a 13th month in October, though its PMI eased to 62.5 as orders and production growth slowed. Drone Development: Taiwan plans UAV acquisitions to strengthen maritime awareness, as officials emphasize the need to gather and control the island’s own ocean data.
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