AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSemiconductors & Industrial Capacity: Infineon opened its €5bn Smart Power Fab in Dresden to expand power-chip output for EVs and data centers, aiming to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor base. AI Chips: Anthropic said it’s in talks with Samsung to build custom AI chips, reflecting the push by major AI firms to reduce reliance on third-party suppliers. EV Supply Chain Investment: Thailand secured $4.1bn in BOI pledges across the EV ecosystem, from batteries and components to charging, as automakers pivot Southeast Asia production networks. Auto Manufacturing Expansion: Maruti Suzuki’s new Kharkhoda plant in Haryana is now operational, with 500k units/year capacity (scalable to 1m) and a “smart factory” setup. Regional Manufacturing Push: South Korea’s Yeongnam region got major robotics/AI/semiconductor and defense-space investment announcements from SK, Hyundai, and Hanwha. Food & Ingredient Risk: Cocoa reformulation is proving far more complex than swapping ingredients, with climate and regulation pressures still clouding costs for manufacturers. Defense Industrial Links: Ukraine received a first export permit for F10 drones to the US, while Ukraine and Sweden finalized Gripen C/D transfers starting early 2027. Trade & Economy Signals: Malaysia’s Penang GDP rose 7.3% in 2025, with manufacturing (electrical/electronic) driving growth.
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