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Friday 24 July 2026
China's AI chip share tops 50%, but Nvidia still rules frontier training

China's AI infrastructure build-out is rapidly lifting demand for domestic accelerators, giving Huawei, Alibaba's T-Head Semiconductor,...

Friday 24 July 2026
South Korea seeks to build an 'Asian Toulouse' with integrated aerospace hub
South Korea is expanding its industrial development strategy beyond semiconductors by advancing plans for an integrated aerospace cluster centered on Sacheon in South Gyeongsang Province...
Friday 24 July 2026
Zhen Ding expands Thailand capacity, deepens industry-academia ties to develop PCB, chip talent
Major printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Zhen Ding Technology Group has been actively developing its manufacturing base in Thailand. The investment was launched in 2023 and began...
Friday 24 July 2026
Mitsubishi Electric seeks September deal on power-chip merger with Toshiba, ROHM

Mitsubishi Electric is seeking an agreement with Toshiba and ROHM by September on combining semiconductor operations centered on power...

Friday 24 July 2026
Taiwan EV subsidies lag as buyers weigh gasoline, hybrid, and electric cars
Taiwan's electric vehicle market is moving more slowly than expected as long-stagnant subsidies leave buyers with a difficult choice between internal combustion engine, hybrid electric,...
Friday 24 July 2026
TEEMA advances Mexico science park plan as Sonora offers visa and policy support
The Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) moved its event promoting investment in science parks forward on July 21 in Taipei, with Mexico's Sonora state...
Thursday 23 July 2026
Japan loosens fiscal reins for JPY370 trillion AI, semiconductor strategy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government has approved a sweeping economic strategy that relaxes long-standing fiscal constraints...

Thursday 23 July 2026
Taiwan-US tariff talks stall as July 24 deadline threatens auto supply chains
The Trump administration's temporary 10% tariff under Section 122 of the US Trade Act is set to expire on July 24, putting Taiwan-US zero-tariff talks and global auto supply chains...
Thursday 23 July 2026
Kimi K3 under fire, part 1: Inside Washington's case against Moonshot AI

The US government is investigating Chinese artificial intelligence developer Moonshot AI over allegations that its Kimi K3 model improperly...

Thursday 23 July 2026
Kyushu chip output jumps 60% amid TSMC expansion, but local suppliers see limited gains

Kyushu's semiconductor production, investment and hiring have risen sharply since TSMC announced its Kumamoto expansion, but local companies...

Wednesday 22 July 2026
Pegatron CEO: Taiwan's space industry is 85% there — the rest is up to govt

As geopolitical tensions push strategic industries from AI and semiconductors into space, Pegatron Chairman T.H. Tung said Taiwan is...

Wednesday 22 July 2026
AI infrastructure spending is reshaping Southeast Asia's PCB supply chain

Rising investment in AI servers, high-speed networking, and satellite communications is accelerating a shift in Southeast Asia's electronics...

Wednesday 22 July 2026
Japan weighs new standards post to gain an edge in AI and chips
Japan is considering creating a senior government position to coordinate international standardization across ministries and industry, as Tokyo seeks to convert a sweeping investment...
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Cautionary tale for Taiwan's electric scooter industry: Supply-chain feud nearly turns to disaster
Electric scooters have been traversing a bumpy road in Taiwan, with sales numbers tied to government subsidies, and cost measures squeezing margins for brands and suppliers alike....
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Microsoft promotes AI sovereignty through local data, while Stanford warns on US jurisdiction
Microsoft has been positioning AI sovereignty as a way to prioritize local languages, culture and values in AI systems rather than build isolated national alternatives, according to...