AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI Infrastructure: Batam residents are protesting the rapid growth of data centres as water outages make cooking and bathing difficult. The local utility blamed a prolonged drought, while residents say the facilities’ water use adds to their concerns. Semiconductor Ties: Vietnam and Japan are advancing five joint research projects in areas including advanced materials, secure AI chips and 3D integrated circuits, with plans to build skills and attract high-tech investment. US-China Tech Tensions: Nvidia has opened an independent probe after CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged an affair with a Chinese business executive whom US reports have linked to an alleged intelligence effort; China has rejected the spying claims. Trade and Markets: China says it has extended its trade truce with the US to January 10, as Trump and Xi are expected to meet in Shenzhen later this month. Asian stocks have rebounded after a technology-led selloff, though investor caution persists.
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