AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSemiconductor rebound & TSMC pricing: Asian markets snapped back as chip leaders rallied, with Taiwan’s Taiex jumping 4.2% on TSMC strength and South Korea’s Kospi up 3.6% led by Samsung and SK Hynix. TSMC cost pass-through: Nikkei Asia reports TSMC plans to raise both advanced and mature chip prices by up to 10% in 2027, citing higher materials, equipment, and overseas plant build costs. AI-driven trade momentum: Taiwan’s June export orders hit a record US$95.26B (+59.4% YoY), powered by AI-related ICT and electronics demand. Food safety governance: Taipei and other special municipalities back Cabinet amendments to the Food Safety and Sanitation Act, including tiered monitoring by business size/risk and a shared digital information platform. Starlink opens, security checks next: Taiwan cleared legal hurdles for satellite internet operators like Starlink by easing foreign-ownership limits, but approvals still hinge on security and public-interest reviews. Defense tech & drones: SkyDrive signed a framework agreement with ITRI and 7A Drones for future eVTOL medical transport services in Taiwan. Competition watch: Opposition lawmakers urged Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission to reject Grab’s proposed acquisition of foodpanda Taiwan operations, warning of monopoly risk as the review deadline nears. Maritime gray-zone pressure: Taiwan’s MoND said a PLA helicopter crossed the Taiwan Strait median line and operated in the no-fly zone—an apparent first in this pattern.
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