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Apr 10

South Korea targets 2035 i-SMR commercialization, Doosan Enerbility eyes global contract manufacturing lead

South Korea has been actively advancing the development of small modular reactor (SMR) technology in recent years. The government, together with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), is moving forward with next-generation i-SMR standard design certification and site selection for the first plant. Private-sector player Doosan Enerbility is taking the lead in positioning itself in the global SMR contract manufacturing market, backed by its largest-ever order volume.

Samsung and SK Hynix reportedly secure long-term helium contracts with US firms

Apr 10

China's EVE Energy ramps up capacity amid energy storage boom

Apr 9

Chinese energy storage players flock to growing AI data center market in face of fierce domestic competition

Apr 8

Rising gallium costs force price increases across GaAs chip supply chain

Apr 8

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GREEN ENERGYHormuz conflict exposes Southeast Asia's energy fault lines

Apr 13, 10:11

A blockage of the Strait of Hormuz following conflict between the US and Iran is raising energy supply risks for Southeast Asia, with import-dependent economies most exposed. If the conflict continues, the region's recent gains from supply chain shifts could begin to erode.

ENERGY STORAGEChina's EVE Energy's growth strategy mirrors a shifting energy landscape

Apr 13, 10:00

EVE Energy, one of China's largest battery makers, has reported strong profit growth expectations for the first quarter of 2026, as rising demand for energy storage — fueled in part by the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure — continues to reshape the industry.

ENERGY STORAGEFrom modules to market: Chinese storage going global

Apr 12

As concerns over energy security converge with the push for low-carbon transition, energy storage has emerged as a central arena in the global energy shift—and China's companies are moving quickly to claim a larger role.

ESGUp Young targets double-digit revenue growth in 2026 through business and brand expansion

Apr 2

Taiwan-based air conditioner and commercial laundry machine distributor Up Young Cornerstone plans to focus its 2026 operations on two core strategies: group upgrades, and the development of brands and channels. The company aims to deepen its existing air conditioning and commercial laundry businesses while further integrating agency and proprietary brand resources, advancing toward a diversified business model that supports a target of double-digit revenue growth for the year.

ENERGY STORAGEMiddle East conflict sends petrochemical prices soaring, straining global supply chains

Apr 1

The outbreak of war between the US and Iran in late February 2026 has entered its second month, sending shockwaves through global energy and petrochemical markets. Soaring crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are cascading downstream, affecting manufacturers across multiple industries.

ENERGY STORAGESamsung SDI expands LFP cathode supply chain to target US AI data center ESS market

Mar 31

Samsung SDI is actively expanding its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery material supply chain to capture opportunities in the US energy storage system (ESS) market, driven by growing demand from AI data centers. The company is procuring LFP cathode materials from South Korea's L&F while also investing in Fino through a paid capital increase to strengthen collaboration with CNP Advanced Material Technology.

GREEN ENERGYAdvantech invests in Intelligent Cloud Plus to strengthen vertical energy software solutions

Mar 30

Industrial PC maker Advantech announced on March 27 a strategic investment via a wholly owned subsidiary in energy solution provider Intelligent Cloud Plus (ICP). The goal: jointly develop standardized, replicable integrated solutions for the power and energy automation market. The move comes as comprehensive solutions grow increasingly important in the competitive edge AI landscape.

GREEN ENERGYTaipower files No. 3 nuclear power plant restart plan, launches safety inspections with Westinghouse

Mar 30

Taiwan Power (Taipower) officially submitted its plan to restart the Maanshan (No. 3) nuclear power plant to Taiwan's Nuclear Safety Commission (NSC) for review on March 27.

GREEN ENERGYTaiwan pivots toward Europe and global democratic alliances as US-China AI race intensifies

Mar 28

As the global AI arms race intensifies, Taiwan is positioning itself as the primary AI partner for nations besides the US and China. Wedged between these two geopolitical giants, Taiwan is leveraging its dominance in AI servers and semiconductors to foster deeper collaborations with Germany, France, and neighboring nations.

GREEN ENERGYJapanese automakers diverge: EV retreat vs. hydrogen ambition

Mar 27

Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony and Honda, has scrapped the two "Afeela"-branded electric vehicles it had been developing, citing Honda's recent strategic shift that canceled three planned US EVs—moves that could cost the automaker nearly US$16 billion. The decision leaves the joint venture's hundreds of employees in Tokyo and California facing uncertainty, as the companies evaluate the venture's future.

GREEN ENERGYSouth Korea freezes 2Q26 electricity rates, amplifying stress on pricing mechanism and future bills

Mar 26

South Korea will keep electricity rates unchanged for the second quarter of 2026 amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are pushing global energy prices higher, a decision intended to stabilize household costs in the short term. The move, however, exposes mounting contradictions between the country's electricity pricing mechanism and broader energy policy objectives.

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