AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Advanced Manufacturing: Pax Silica’s proposed 1,620-hectare AI and advanced manufacturing hub in Tarlac is drawing calls for public consultation after local officials flagged potential impacts on Aeta communities. Automotive Production Watch: Turkey’s auto output fell 8% in Jan–Jul 2026, with passenger cars down 19%, while exports dropped 13.6% by volume. EV & Industrial Expansion: Geely Auto reported record H1 2026 revenue of RMB 173.6B (+15% YoY) and core profit up 46%, alongside a surge in exports; Chinese automakers also keep pushing deeper into Europe via greenfield, joint ventures and contract manufacturing. Battery Manufacturing: CATL outlined a 2035 carbon-neutrality roadmap across its battery value chain, while Powertrac announced a 10 GWh automated BESS container line targeting India rollout by Oct 2026. Data Centers for AI: Duos and Axe Compute signed five-year hosting deals totaling 55 MW across multiple U.S. sites worth $500M+. Policy & Trade: The White House unveiled new U.S. drone tariffs, with duties up to 100% on selected drones and components. Workforce Development: California’s Heat Pump Ready program partners with HVAC manufacturers to upgrade instructor training and address heat-pump technician shortages. Quality & Compliance: Intelligent Bio Solutions recertified its drug screening business to ISO 13485:2016, aligning with FDA’s updated QMSR.
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