AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCross-Strait Maritime Tensions: Taiwan’s National Security Council and Defense Minister Wellington Koo called China’s “law enforcement” patrols east of the island “provocative,” saying Beijing is using “cognitive warfare” to claim jurisdiction; Taiwan’s coast guard deployed vessels and expelled four Chinese ships from restricted waters near the south, after hours-long standoffs. AI & Chips Power Play: Nvidia and TSMC pushed AI deeper into semiconductor fabs, while Nvidia also announced major South Korea AI infrastructure plans with SK Telecom and a multi-year memory co-development push with SK hynix—at a moment when memory is the bottleneck for AI buildouts. Market Jolt: Taiwan’s Taiex logged its third heaviest point drop on record, sliding 3.48% after a Wall Street tech sell-off tied to strong US jobs data and renewed rate-hike fears; TSMC shares drove much of the fall, even as TSMC’s market cap surged to rank ninth globally. Local Tech & Health: Asus unveiled the VivoWatch 6 Plus and an AI healthcare agent concept that routes smartwatch and ultrasound data to clinicians—raising questions about what’s shared and when. Weather Alert: The Central Weather Administration issued heavy rain advisories across much of Taiwan, warning of lightning, gusts, and possible flooding and landslides. Sports (Taipei): Animesh Kujur won silver in the men’s 200m at the New Taipei City Athletics Open 2026.
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