AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Chips in Singapore: Taiwan’s UMC has started mass production of silicon photonics wafers at its Singapore facility, teaming with local fabless SILITH Technology to meet surging demand for high-speed optical links for AI and hyperscale data centres. Economy Watch: Singapore’s Q2 GDP grew 5.7% y/y (down from 6.3%), with manufacturing up 12.2% as electronics and precision engineering—supported by AI-related semiconductor demand—kept momentum despite global and geopolitical headwinds. Healthcare Science: Duke-NUS researchers report exercise can help reverse aging-related muscle decline, pointing to molecular pathways that restore muscle’s tumour-slowing functions. Space-leaning Robotics: NTU researchers unveiled miniature “diving suit” tech for cyborg cockroaches, tested underwater and in CO2-rich conditions, with an eye on future Mars-style exploration. Legal & Tech Business: Singapore’s High Court rejected Byju Raveendran’s bid to overturn his six-month jail sentence. Trusted GNSS: Iridium launched commercial availability of its Iridium PNT ASIC, aimed at protecting GPS/GNSS-dependent devices from jamming and spoofing.
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