AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSolar & Storage Expansion: Waaree Solar Americas won a 236.22 MW utility-scale module supply contract for Kentucky, with panels made at its Brookshire, Texas plant, while Pace Digitek/Lineage Power is nearing commissioning of a 2.5 GWh BESS line and targets 10 GWh by Q3 FY2027. Biomanufacturing Milestone: Afrigen secured SAHPRA GMP certification for Africa’s first end-to-end mRNA facility in Cape Town, enabling Phase I/II investigational product manufacturing. Semiconductor/Industrial Growth in Asia: Malaysia’s Liftech Group filed for IPO growth tied to Penang expansion and a new Kota Kinabalu facility for lifting and material-handling systems serving semiconductors, aerospace and data centres. China+1 Reality Check: Oxford Economics says the Philippines has captured virtually none of China’s manufacturing diversification, with Vietnam and India gaining mainly in electronics and select consumer goods. Automotive Manufacturing Shift: South Africa’s competition tribunal approved Chery’s acquisition of Nissan’s Rosslyn plant assets, clearing the way for local vehicle production. Policy & Market Signals: India’s manufacturing sentiment stays stable despite moderated outlook in a FICCI survey, with machine tools, metals and auto components expected to hold up. Cyber Risk to Supply Chains: Reuters reports ransomware-linked leaks from Tata Electronics exposed Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier and prototype details.
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