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Tuesday 20 October 2026
Analysis: China's proposed AI export controls reach beyond chips to design IP, computing infrastructure
China is proposing to extend AI technology export controls to chip design, memory technologies, and large-scale computing clusters, introducing specific technical thresholds for ea...
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Zhen Ding launches PCB talent development platform with National Central University, partners
Zhen Ding Technology Holding announced that it, Elite Material (EMC), Taliang Technology, and Topoint Technology will jointly invest a total of NT$60 million (approx. US$1.85 million)...
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Nvidia seeks Taiwan government affairs director amid deeper local push
Nvidia is actively recruiting for a director of government affairs in Taiwan, as it deepens its presence on the island. The role is responsible for developing and executing government...
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Analysis: China's proposed AI export controls target top-ranked foundation models, advanced agents
Chinese AI companies expanding overseas could face more clearly defined technology export restrictions under proposed regulations covering foundation models, AI agents, chip design,...
Tuesday 20 October 2026
China's auto market contracts, Europe alone grows, Taiwan auto suppliers face risks
Global passenger vehicle registrations totaled approximately 46.77 million in the first eight months of 2026, down 6% year-over-year. The market is expected to contract 3.4% for the...
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Samsung transfers 126 technologies free of charge to 99 smaller Korean firms
Samsung Electronics has transferred 126 of its mobile, display, and home appliance technologies free of charge to 99 small and midsize companies this year, with mobile technologies...
Tuesday 20 October 2026
SK Hynix moves AI data centers from processor-centric to memory-centric design
SK Hynix has presented the Memory-Centric AI Rack System (MARS) at the Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit. The architecture separates memory from individual servers and pools...
Tuesday 20 October 2026
DIGITIMES Insights: Renewable energy bottlenecks in South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore slow memory chipmakers' RE100 progress
The world's three largest memory manufacturers—Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology—along with Taiwan-based Nanya Technology, Winbond Electronics, and Macronix...
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Huawei-Chery Luxeed gains independent EV license
China’s Luxeed EV brand, jointly developed by Chery Auto and Huawei, has obtained independent vehicle manufacturing qualifications and plans to pursue a standalone listing. Production...
Monday 19 October 2026
Elon Musk points to China's 2028 DRAM supply surge to challenge Samsung, SK Hynix pricing power
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has predicted a surge in Chinese memory chip production by 2028, raising questions over Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's pricing power during an AI-driven dynamic...
Monday 19 October 2026
Toyota eyes full SDV lineup by 2030, rolling Arene across 50 models
Toyota plans to transition its entire lineup of approximately 50 vehicle models to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) by 2030, equipping them with advanced software capabilities that...
Monday 19 October 2026
China's 420GWh storage boom enters a quality reset as Beijing reins in overcompetition
The rapid advancement of energy-storage technologies in China is enabling the country to capture a formidable share of the global market, with the domestic industry continuing to post...
Monday 19 October 2026
Toyota to deploy gigacasting in China as Shanghai Lexus plant targets 2027
Toyota Motor will introduce its proprietary gigacasting technology in China to produce premium vehicles, while it has not disclosed whether it will use equipment from local Chinese...
Monday 19 October 2026
China probes Huawei-JAC Maextro V800 over brake pedal failure
China's premium electric vehicle (EV) market is facing renewed safety scrutiny following product defect concerns. Maextro, an ultra-luxury automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei...
Monday 19 October 2026
SK Hynix advances chip inspection technology as 3D memory pushes conventional metrology to its limits
SK Hynix is strengthening its metrology and inspection (MI) capabilities as the transition toward 3D DRAM architectures and increasingly complex NAND stacking creates new challenges...