AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSemiconductor Push: ASML and Tata Electronics signed a partnership to supply lithography tools and know-how for India’s first commercial 300mm fab in Dholera, a roughly $11B project aimed at scaling logic, RF SoCs, IoT and memory for automotive and AI. AI Governance: China issued interim rules for anthropomorphic AI services, effective July 15, tightening how human-like, emotion-interacting systems are handled. US–China Tech Talks: China confirmed a government-level AI dialogue with the US after Trump and Xi discussed AI governance, even as details remain thin. Geopolitics in Motion: Putin arrived in Beijing days after Trump’s China trip, signaling a bid to keep Russia aligned with China amid Ukraine and sanctions. Energy Security: Japan and South Korea agreed to boost energy cooperation and stockpiles as Hormuz risks rattle supply chains. Regional Tech Economy: Southeast Asia smartphone shipments fell 9% YoY in 1Q26, but average selling prices hit a record as vendors prioritize margins over volume. India–Nordics Green Deal: Leaders elevated ties into a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership in Oslo, linking climate, AI, Arctic research and trade.
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