AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI-driven exports: Philippines’ electronics and semiconductors group SEIPI raised its 2026 outlook to $53B–$54B (about 10% growth), saying AI and data-center demand is lifting shipments; semiconductors are ~70% of exports. Memory crunch: SK hynix approved $38.1B for two new DRAM/NAND plants as AI memory demand keeps outpacing supply, while analysts warn memory prices are erasing years of cost progress. Chip supply chain geopolitics: Apple is reportedly testing CXMT memory chips amid a global pricing squeeze and lobbying for permission to use Chinese supplies. Policy push for connectivity: Bangladesh’s ICT/telecom adviser outlined five priorities: lower telecom taxes (including removing the SIM tax), better mobile/broadband quality, digital public infrastructure, AI-ready talent, and incentives to expand electronics manufacturing. Spectrum for satellites: The FCC opened a proceeding to free up 200 MHz of unlicensed spectrum for direct-to-device satellite links. Hardware in the real world: UCF’s Exolith Lab is using abrasive lunar regolith to test concepts for a future moon base. Retail/consumer tech: Lenovo listed a refreshed ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 7 one-liter mini PC with Intel Wildcat Lake and up to 32GB DDR5.
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