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Sunday 26 April 2026
AI data centers hit interconnect limits, boosting optical module demand

The surge in optical module stocks reflects a deeper shift in AI infrastructure: the bottleneck is no longer computing power alone, but how that power is connected

Sunday 26 April 2026
Samsung, Kingston reportedly lift SSD prices by over 10% as supply tightens

Samsung Electronics and Kingston Technology have reportedly notified distributors of price increases of more than 10% across their solid-state drive (SSD) product lines, according to IT Home, citing supply chain sources

Sunday 26 April 2026
BizLink expands optical interconnect push, sees uncertain CPO ramp timing

The artificial intelligence boom continues to drive demand for related hardware, particularly as server power delivery and high-speed data transmission requirements increase. Against this backdrop, BizLink has shifted its business mix toward high-performance computing and semiconductor applications, which now account for more than 50% of revenue, transforming the company from a traditional cable supplier into a provider of integrated power and high-speed connectivity solutions for AI data centers

Saturday 25 April 2026
India's solar growth faces policy tension between local manufacturing push and rapid capacity expansion
India's push to localize solar manufacturing while rapidly expanding capacity is creating a structural bottleneck, as stricter domestic sourcing rules risk constraining supply just as renewable deployment accelerates. Industry groups warn that the mismatch between solar cell production and demand could delay projects, even as the government accelerates its clean energy transition
Friday 24 April 2026
Strait of Hormuz disruption puts semiconductor supply chains at risk as photoresist shortages grow

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since early March 2026 are beginning to ripple through the global semiconductor supply chain, threatening shortages of a critical chipmaking material: photoresists

Friday 24 April 2026
EU targets Android access rules, putting Gemini integration edge at risk
European regulators are preparing to push Google to open up core Android operating system functions, potentially allowing rival AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Claude to access the platform on the same terms as Gemini, according to people familiar with the matter
Friday 24 April 2026
White House accuses China of 'industrial-scale' AI theft, signals crackdown
The White House has accused China of conducting "industrial-scale" theft of US artificial intelligence intellectual property, a development that could escalate tensions in the ongoing technology rivalry between the two countries, according to the Financial Times, Reuters, and CNN
Friday 24 April 2026
Commentary: DeepSeek rethinks funding strategy under talent drain and AI race
The trajectory of DeepSeek has drawn scrutiny, but its latest move marks a clear inflection point. According to a report by The Information, the company is seeking external funding for the first time, triggering strong interest from China's major tech groups. Four sources familiar with the matter said Tencent and Alibaba are in discussions to invest
Friday 24 April 2026
AI PCB supply crunch squeezes margins on rising materials and energy costs
A tightening supply of high-end materials is emerging as a key constraint just as PCB specifications and manufacturing processes move into a new upgrade cycle. Shortages span from T-glass fiberglass cloth for IC substrates to longer lead times for copper-clad laminates (CCL), with prices for multiple upstream inputs rising in tandem
Friday 24 April 2026
Zhen Ding to invest CNY40 billion in Huai'an to expand high-end PCB capacity

Zhen Ding Technology has broken ground on its HD campus at the Huai'an Technology City in China, as it accelerates investment to expand high-end printed circuit board (PCB) capacity targeting artificial intelligence (AI) applications

Friday 24 April 2026
SMIC returns to advanced packaging, scales team to boost AI chip strategy

China's leading foundry, SMIC, is quietly recalibrating its strategy, moving beyond its long-standing focus on front-end wafer manufacturing to accelerate investments in advanced packaging

Friday 24 April 2026
Apple faces US$38B antitrust fine in India, eyes Trump card for relief
Apple faces a potential US$38 billion antitrust fine in India as Tim Cook prepares to hand leadership to John Ternus, raising both legal and business implications for the company and for India's approach to regulating global tech firms
Friday 24 April 2026
BizLink builds Southeast Asia manufacturing network with distinct roles across key markets

Driven by geopolitical shifts and supply chain restructuring, Southeast Asia has become an important destination for Taiwanese electronics manufacturers seeking to expand capacity and diversify risk. The rise of AI servers and semiconductor equipment markets has further strengthened the region's strategic position in global supply chains

Friday 24 April 2026
Interview: Taiwan-Korea cooperation not limited to memory giants; Hwaseong City aims to expand alliances
When it comes to Taiwan-Korea semiconductor cooperation, the outside world often focuses on orders and R&D between memory giants such as Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and TSMC. However, centered on Hwaseong City in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, emphasizes that the potential of Taiwan-Korea cooperation goes far beyond this; both sides should establish more direct supply chain alliances at the SME level in equipment and components
Friday 24 April 2026
China chipmaker scales beyond security ICs into AI, automotive

Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics reported steady growth in 2025, reinforcing its position across specialty ICs and security chips while accelerating expansion into AI, automotive electronics, and other emerging applications