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Compound semiconductor epitaxy maker 全新 has benefited from restored supplies of indium phosphide substrates and consecutive net buying by foreign investors. Its share price jumped 21.66% in a week, revenue hit a record for the same period, and AI data center demand has given it order visibility through year-end.
A Canadian cafe renamed its “Americano” the “Canadiano” in response to U.S.-Canada trade tensions. The move has drawn attention as a symbol of public protest, and U.S. customers have also voiced support.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with an envoy from the Trump administration for more than 3 hours, suggesting a resumption of U.S.-Russia diplomacy. Meanwhile, the front in Ukraine remains tense.
Norway leads the world, with electric vehicles accounting for more than 96% of vehicles, but is considering restrictions on the public use of smart glasses amid privacy concerns.
Companies mentioned：Meta Platforms、Snap、Apple
If an individual sells a home within 5 years of receiving a tax refund for a replacement purchase under the consolidated housing and land tax, the tax authorities will reclaim the full refund. There are no exceptions even for involuntary reasons such as changing jobs.
Rising electricity consumption from computing demand for AI and crypto assets is shifting investor attention from AI chips to power grids and the energy transition. Pictet's energy transition fund achieved returns of about 60% over 3 years.
Companies mentioned：百達資産管理、米国エネルギー情報局（EIA）
Citi forecasts that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen in the 4th quarter of 2026, and says falling oil prices will push down interest rates and the dollar, driving gold prices up to as much as $5,000. This is an important signal of the links between energy markets and monetary policy.
Companies mentioned：花旗（Citi）
The market capitalization of Taiwan stocks has returned to 152 trillion yuan, driven by AI chip upgrades and supply chain demand. Institutional investors remain bullish on the medium- to long-term outlook.
Companies mentioned：安聯投信
South Korea’s AI semiconductor boom is changing social values. Semiconductor engineers’ high salaries have made them sought-after partners in the dating market, while the industry is also influencing university major choices and entertainment content, showing the deep impact of technological and economic power on society.
Companies mentioned：SK Hynix、Samsung Electronics、Gayeon、Netflix
A group of British experts warned that Chinese-made internet-connected agricultural machinery could threaten food security through espionage. They urged the government to introduce measures to reduce reliance on such equipment.
Shipping rates on Middle Eastern routes have surged by more than 50%, with freight costs for some cargoes exceeding the value of the goods. Geopolitical risks and extreme weather are contributing factors, seriously affecting small and medium-sized exporters.
Companies mentioned：浙江賽福威供應鏈管理公司、上海天駿航運公司