AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSTEM Push in Malaysia: Malaysia’s science minister urged students to stick with STEM despite AI job fears, citing a widening gap in STEM enrolment and warning that perceptions will shape the country’s tech future. MedTech Momentum in Penang: Penang reported RM2.3bn in approved MedTech investments (2021–Q1 2026), 40 projects and nearly 4,500 jobs, highlighting how electronics know-how is feeding higher-value medical manufacturing. EU–China Trade Tensions Hit Defense: EU and China trade talks are set to cover market access, shipments and rare-earth export controls as disputes spill into Europe’s defense supply chain. Semiconductor Supply Chain & Markets: Japan’s Nikkei topped 70,000 on AI and chip optimism, while South Korea’s Kospi slipped as tech stocks fell and bond-yield worries lingered. Patent Pressure on Korean Chips: U.S. semiconductor patent suits involving Korean firms hit record levels, with many filed by non-practicing entities. Consumer Tech & Retail: Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days kicked off with electronics discounts, while new iPhone 18 Pro reports point to possible camera-area color changes. Industrial Hardware: Crystal Display Systems launched high-brightness TFT display kits for industrial and embedded use.
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