AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI & Chips Deal-Making: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang met South Korea’s top firms to lock in AI infrastructure and memory partnerships, including a state AI GPU buy, SK hynix memory work for global data centers, and gigawatt-scale cloud plans with SK Telecom, Naver and Doosan—cementing Korea’s “AI Valley” push. Market Mood: South Korea’s Kospi surged about 8% as hopes of US-Iran de-escalation eased oil and geopolitical fears, lifting heavyweight semis and batteries. Supply Chains: S&P Global’s GEP index shows manufacturers are still front-loading purchases and building safety stocks, with Asia under the most strain—raising the odds of cost pressure in 2H 2026. Energy Trade: Kuwait Petroleum offered crude to Asian refiners directly for the first time since the Gulf War, signaling a sharper bid for market share amid Middle East disruption. Retail Tech Regulation: Coupang vowed to fight in court after Korea’s privacy watchdog imposed a record data-breach fine, turning compliance into a major legal and operational risk. Climate Cooperation: South Korea and Peru held their first joint climate committee to expand international carbon-reduction projects under the Paris framework.
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