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Thursday 5 February 2026
Nvidia reportedly seeks faster HBM4 deliveries from Samsung under the global memory crunch
Nvidia has recently signaled to Samsung Electronics that it hopes to secure early deliveries of sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory, known as HBM4. At the same time, as memory makers...
Thursday 5 February 2026
The 3nm surprise: TSMC's C.C. Wei pulls PM Takaichi's own book from his pocket to seal US$17B deal
In a moment that blurred the lines between corporate diplomacy and fan-like devotion, TSMC CEO C.C. Wei turned a high-stakes semiconductor summit into a personal tribute on February...
Thursday 5 February 2026
CATL, Changan debut sodium-ion EV proven to operate at minus 50°C
CATL and Changan Automobile, on February 5, 2026, launched the world's first mass-produced sodium-ion battery EV. According to IT Home and The Beijing News, brands...
Thursday 5 February 2026
SiTime to buy Renesas timing unit for US$3 billion
SiTime said it will acquire assets related to Renesas Electronics' timing business in a transaction valued at about US$3 billion, as the Japanese chipmaker narrows its focus on embedded...
Thursday 5 February 2026
Google AI platform win elevates Innoscience's 8-inch GaN manufacturing clout
Driven by expanding AI servers, data centers, and new energy applications, third-generation semiconductor gallium nitride (GaN) is moving from niche technology toward mainstream power...
Thursday 5 February 2026
Commentary: How TSMC's C.C. Wei solidifies global alliances from Washington to Tokyo
In the high-stakes theater of global chipmaking, TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei has mastered a rare skill: the art of the well-timed strategic masterstroke.
Thursday 5 February 2026
Global tech firms shrink China operations: Amazon, Bosch drive major workforce cuts
As year-end nears, several multinational technology companies with deep roots in China are reshaping their local workforce structures. Following a new round of layoffs at Amazon, Bosch...
Thursday 5 February 2026
TSMC goes all-in on Japan: Kumamoto Fab 2 upgraded to 3nm powerhouse
TSMC has formulated a plan to mass-produce advanced 3nm chips in Kumamoto Prefecture, marking an unprecedented move within Japan. The company has notified the Japanese government of...
Thursday 5 February 2026
Infineon pivots capacity to AI power as automotive recovery drags
Infineon's decision to accelerate investment to expand AI power capacity is set to lift fiscal 2026 capital spending and intensify fab loading management, even as the company maintains...
Thursday 5 February 2026
Analysis: Tesla Optimus production strategy tied to China's robotics supply chain
Elon Musk plans to localize production of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot in the US, with final assembly set for California and Texas. However, analysts and industry sources say the...
Thursday 5 February 2026
Musk reportedly scouts China's supply chain, zeroing in on HJT and perovskite solar tech
Supply chain sources said teams linked to Tesla and SpaceX recently made low-profile visits to multiple Chinese solar firms, reviewing equipment, silicon wafers, cells, and modules,...
Thursday 5 February 2026
Commentary: China's robot spectacles must go beyond the stage
Each year, hundreds of millions tune in to China's Spring Festival Gala, the nation's most-watched television event. In recent editions, the spectacle has become something more than...
Thursday 5 February 2026
Japan's Ibiden channels US$3.3bn into IC substrate expansion for AI servers

Ibiden plans to invest JPY500 billion (about US$3.3 billion) over three years starting in fiscal 2026 to expand production of its core IC...

Wednesday 4 February 2026
Nvidia's HBM4 tests near completion as SK Hynix ramps 1b DRAM
SK Hynix is accelerating production of 1b DRAM for high-bandwidth memory as quality testing of Nvidia's next-generation HBM4 nears its final stage, according to Korean media and industry...
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Nvidia shapes the HBM4 race as Samsung, SK Hynix jockey for position
Record demand for artificial intelligence applications propelled Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to milestone financial results in 2025. On January 29, 2026, the two South Korean...