AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Supply Chain & AI: HAVI will open its TechHUB in Kuala Lumpur in November, aiming to scale AI-driven forecasting, data analytics, automation and IoT fleet management for Asia-Pacific logistics. Semiconductors: A new MarketsandMarkets forecast puts the semiconductor manufacturing equipment market on track to hit $344.36B by 2032, with Asia-Pacific leading as AI and data centers push demand for advanced chips. Cloud Profit Pressure: Alibaba’s AI-driven cloud growth surged, but profits fell sharply as capex for AI infrastructure jumped—highlighting the cost squeeze behind the AI buildout. Healthcare Imaging: The digital X-ray market is projected to rise from $5.76B (2025) to $7.50B (2031), driven by AI-enabled imaging and the shift from analog. Energy Storage Watch: India says sodium-ion battery tech has reached TRL 7+ and could move toward commercial production in 2–3 years. Climate Risk: The Met Office warns an “unprecedented” El Niño could bring hotter 2027 conditions and wetter, stormier weather for parts of Europe, including the UK.
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