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Monday 20 April 2026
China's humanoid robot half-marathon highlights rapid advances in autonomy and system integration
A humanoid robot half-marathon held in Beijing's Yizhuang development zone on April 19, 2026, has highlighted the rapid evolution of robotics technology, with autonomous machines demonstrating...
Monday 20 April 2026
Weekly news roundup: Samsung launches voluntary retirement; Qualcomm moves into custom DRAM with CXMT
Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of April 13-19, 2026:
Monday 20 April 2026
Qilimanjaro targets analog quantum computing for AI data center integration within 10 years
The timeline for quantum computing to become commercially viable has shrunk from decades to potentially within 10 years, driven by surging AI demand. That is the view of Dr. Marta...
Monday 20 April 2026
MSP+ eyes 2026 growth with new Yangmei plant, advances in Micro LED and CPO
Micraft System Plus (MSP+), a supplier of mass transfer and laser technology equipment, will officially open its new Yangmei factory in northern Taiwan in May 2026, significantly boosting...
Monday 20 April 2026
Mirle, UAT form robotics venture for global expansion

Automation solutions provider Mirle announced plans to establish a joint venture with United Alloy-Tech Company (UAT), aiming to capture...

Monday 20 April 2026
India roundup: China's supply-chain squeeze tests India's industrial rise

India's push to build a domestic advanced manufacturing ecosystem is facing renewed pressure...

Monday 20 April 2026
AI agents are slipping past enterprise defenses
Palo Alto Networks warns that the rise of AI agents — now operating with human-like identities and largely through browsers — is reshaping enterprise practices worldwide...
Sunday 19 April 2026
Largan eyes FAU opportunity as smartphone downgrades loom
Optical lens giant Largan held its first quarter of 2026 earnings call on April 16, hosted by chairman En-Ping Lin. The company posted 7% year-on-year revenue growth — but headwinds...
Sunday 19 April 2026
Wage protests in Northern India disrupt electronics output as Uttar Pradesh raises pay
Worker protests broke out in mid-April across the Noida–Greater Noida industrial belt, a major center for smartphone and electronics manufacturing, disrupting factory operations...
Sunday 19 April 2026
H3C expands in Southeast Asia as Singapore emerges as a hub for Chinese AI vendors

The second edition of GITEX AI Asia 2026 opened at Marina Bay Sands, bringing together participants from more than 110 countries, as industry...

Sunday 19 April 2026
Kemflo strengthens water resilience for semiconductor fabs
As the global electronics and advanced semiconductor manufacturing sectors expand in 2026, the stability of semiconductor and electronics plant utilities systems has become critical...
Sunday 19 April 2026
ASE's CoPos advanced packaging accelerates as Skytech and CMIt boost equipment deliveries
AI and high-performance computing (HPC) are driving increasingly stringent chip performance demands, marking a pivotal shift in advanced packaging technology from traditional wafers...
Saturday 18 April 2026
Commentary: Humanoid robot marathon highlights four industry benchmarks
Embodied AI is moving out of the lab and into real-world environments at increasing speed. The humanoid robot half-marathon scheduled for April 19 in Beijing Economic-Technological...
Saturday 18 April 2026
VLSI TSA 2026 explores quantum architecture and AI healthcare innovations
The 2026 International Symposium on VLSI Technology, Systems and Applications (VLSI TSA) kicked off on April 14, gathering over 800 semiconductor professionals worldwide. The conference...
Saturday 18 April 2026
Largan expects full capacity in 2H26; FAU customer details remain undisclosed
Leading optical lens manufacturer Largan Precision held its first-quarter 2026 earnings call on April 16, reporting consolidated revenue of NT$15.54 billion (approx. US$492.37 million)...