AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSemiconductor Push: India launched the second phase of its semiconductor mission with about $13B, widening from industrial basics to the full supply chain and stressing workforce development—an “Engineer in India” angle aimed at moving upstream into design. Military Electronics Security: India’s Army set up AASHVAST, a lab that scans military drones for tampered hardware and software, including hidden access tools and GPS-jamming vulnerabilities. AI Hardware Demand: Foxconn reported record August sales (+52% YoY to ~$29.1B) and expects Q3 to beat forecasts as AI server demand stays hot, reinforcing the supply chain for Nvidia-class infrastructure. Memory Market Signals: Bank of Korea expects South Korea’s memory lead over China to widen as Samsung and SK hynix add capacity through 2028, while China’s CXMT may fall short of nominal output. Smart Home/Consumer Tech: At IFA 2026, Xiaomi previewed an EV push for Europe in 2027 and a “Human x Car x Home” ecosystem, while LG and other brands leaned into AI-connected living. Data Center Regulation: Thailand paused 49 data-center projects to tighten oversight after concerns about environmental and local impacts.
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