AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Infrastructure: Marvell agreed to buy optical-components maker Lumentum in a $115 billion all-stock deal. AI data-center demand is surging, with some Lumentum components sold out through early 2029. U.S. Manufacturing: Apple says its $600 billion four-year commitment supports more than 450,000 jobs, with nearly 100 components in its newest iPhones supplied by U.S. companies. Chip Investment: South Korea proposed $16 billion for AI and semiconductors in 2027, nearly double this year’s funding, as demand for memory chips grows. Industry and Policy: MKS began a $25 million expansion of its Guangzhou equipment plant to meet regional demand. The U.S. FCC’s move to bar Chinese labs from testing electronics for the U.S. market could reshape certification and supply-chain arrangements.
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