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Wednesday 11 March 2026
Samsung Taylor fab reportedly targets HPC, automotive chips; clients reach 121

Samsung Electronics plans to focus its new foundry plant in Taylor, Texas, on high-performance computing (HPC) and automotive semiconductors...

Wednesday 11 March 2026
JCET opens automotive and robotics chip packaging plant in Shanghai Lingang

JCET, China's leading semiconductor packaging and testing provider, has launched a facility focused on automotive electronics and robotics...

Tuesday 10 March 2026
Micro LED ramp in 1Q26 seen lifting Taiwan's Ennostar out of slump

Ennostar widened its loss in the fourth quarter of 2025 as seasonal weakness, softer demand, and customer inventory adjustments weighed...

Tuesday 10 March 2026
SAS Group leverages semiconductor and energy synergy from space tech to net zero
Amid a global supply chain restructuring and energy transition, Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS) has expanded into three major sectors: semiconductors, automotive electronic components,...
Monday 9 March 2026
US auto market hits a wall as subsidies dry up and buyers max out
The US automotive market is entering a clear cooling and consolidation phase in 2026. Three forces are converging: fading subsidies, lost tariff-related buying incentives, and weakening...
Monday 9 March 2026
China warns Nexperia dispute could trigger new global chip shortage
China's commerce ministry has warned that the conflict between Dutch chipmaker Nexperia and its Chinese subsidiary could trigger another global semiconductor supply chain crisis, raising...
Monday 9 March 2026
Beyond the firefighter: Why automakers are overhauling the corner office
From early 2025 through 2026, nine major automakers across Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea have replaced their CEOs. The scale of the reshuffle goes beyond routine succession...
Monday 9 March 2026
Automaker leadership reshuffle deepens strain on Europe's tier 1 suppliers
Major automakers in Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea have recently undergone significant executive changes, with nine leading carmakers replacing their chief executive officers...
Sunday 8 March 2026
Tier-1 orders from major automakers fueling growth for Hiroca
The Chinese automotive market is undergoing an unprecedented transformation amid increasing industry volatility. As new energy vehicle (NEV) penetration rapidly rises, the traditional...
Friday 6 March 2026
Toyota Group's Denso bids up to US$8 billion to acquire Rohm

Japanese auto parts supplier Denso has made a takeover proposal for Kyoto-based chipmaker Rohm in a deal that could reach about JPY1.3...

Friday 6 March 2026
Europe's automakers brace for energy and logistics shocks from Middle East tensions

Rising tensions in the Middle East are adding a new layer of uncertainty for the global automotive industry, raising the risk that geopolitical...

Friday 6 March 2026
SuperAlloy targets 2026 growth with semiconductor components and recycled aluminum
SuperAlloy Industrial said it plans to return to growth by 2026, pivoting to semiconductor components and expanding its recycled aluminum capacity, following a subdued year for its...
Thursday 5 March 2026
Huawei reveals 896-channel automotive LiDAR with dual-optical architecture

Huawei on March 4 unveiled what it said is the world's first mass-produced 896-channel automotive LiDAR, a sensor designed to significantly...

Thursday 5 March 2026
Excellence Opto's Mexico expansion and AI orders set stage for margin improvement and supply-chain resilience
Excellence Optoelectronics reported a new monthly revenue high of NT$606 million (approx. US$19.31 million) for February 2026, a 7.38% increase from January and a 31.58% rise year-over-year,...
Thursday 5 March 2026
Japanese-led price surge in inductors could reshape mid-to-high-end passive components market and shift share to Taiwanese suppliers
Global passive components suppliers are entering a new price-hike cycle in 2026 as Murata Manufacturing and TDK Corporation prepare steep increases for inductors, with reported single...