AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSemiconductor Supply Chain & AI Hardware: ASML and TSMC are teaming up on High-NA EUV readiness, including a 12-inch photomask pilot line by 2031 and a broader ecosystem push toward 2033 production. Memory Industry & Labor: Micron is set to pay Taiwan workers record bonuses worth the equivalent of 35–68 months of pay for FY2026, aiming to stabilize labor ties amid strike threats. Solid-State Batteries: ProLogium says it has started mass production of its Generation 3.5 lithium ceramic cells in Taoyuan, hitting 381 Wh/kg—an energy-density leap that could matter for electric motorcycles. Defense Tech & Drones: Taiwan’s premier countersigns a US$7.5B drone procurement and development budget, while CSBC partners with U.S. Havoc to co-develop autonomous surface vessels for Taiwan’s maritime security. Cross-Strait Risk Management: Taiwan is drafting travel guidelines for visits to China as Beijing prepares new border rules that may include checks of personal devices. Geopolitics & Tech: A report highlights a growing split in AI chip packaging choices—Nvidia stays with TSMC CoWoS for training, while major firms are backing Intel EMIB for inference. Global Climate Resilience: Chicago tops a climate-resilience ranking, underscoring how infrastructure and policy adaptation are becoming tech-adjacent priorities.
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