AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBattery Supply Deal: Lineage Power signed a Master Supply Agreement with Guangzhou Rongjie Energy Technology to secure 3 GWh of LFP battery cells for its BESS manufacturing, including pricing, quality and logistics terms. Semiconductor Push: South Korea unveiled an 800 trillion won plan to build a new memory-chip hub in the southwest, with Samsung and SK hynix each set to add fabs—though observers warn infrastructure bottlenecks could slow execution. AI Manufacturing Workflow: Hi3D launched an end-to-end AI 3D printing workflow that turns concept text into printable, watertight models in about two minutes, with automated segmentation for desktop build volumes. Textiles Policy: India’s textiles minister backed Tirupur’s knitwear push, urging a shift toward man-made fibre production and sustainable manufacturing, alongside worker hostel support and industrial clusters. Energy for Industry: Indonesia cut industrial LNG prices to $13 per MMBtu to protect manufacturers and jobs amid supply constraints, while keeping subsidized gas for priority sectors. Regional Trade Tension: Ugandan sugar makers warned Kenya’s 300% excise duty hike on imported sugar could disrupt exports and strain East African Community trade ties. Automotive Manufacturing: Tata Motors said it aims to exceed one million annual commercial vehicle sales as it integrates Iveco, expected to close in the current fiscal year’s second quarter.
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