AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSemiconductors & AI Supply Chain: SK hynix started shipping samples of its 12-layer HBM4E to major AI customers, aiming to keep its lead in the tight high-bandwidth memory bottleneck that powers next-gen accelerators. Capital Markets: South Korea’s KOSPI pushed past the 9,000 mark on the chip rally, with investors leaning into AI-driven demand even as global rate worries linger. Energy & Shipping: The US-Iran interim accord lifted hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil lower and markets higher, while analysts warn about lingering shipping risk and the possibility of an oversupplied crude flow. K-Beauty Exports: South Korea’s cosmetics industry is riding a “second global boom,” with exports rising to $5.6B in Jan–May and the US emerging as a top destination. Smart Manufacturing & Data Infrastructure: Industry coverage points to fast growth in simulation software, cloud services, cloud storage, and data lakes—fueling demand for digital engineering and AI-ready factory systems. Regional Industry Policy: Uzbekistan is shifting special economic zones from tax incentives toward industrial ecosystems, focusing on infrastructure, governance, connectivity, and skilled labor. Consumer & Retail Tech: Storelink says it’s helping brands boost online sales by analyzing performance across Korea’s major platforms like Coupang, Naver, and Olive Young.
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