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Friday 6 November 2026
Why US midterm sweep could cost China's AI exports more than it gains
A slower US build-out of AI infrastructure after the Democratic Party's midterm sweep could cost China more economically than it gains strategically, Bloomberg Economics said, because...
Friday 6 November 2026
Texas governor-elect Hinojosa seeks data center freeze, SpaceX land review
Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has announced plans to suspend new data center approvals until the state establishes legal safeguards for residents, power supplies, and the environment,...
Friday 6 November 2026
Primax bets on B2B pivot for double-digit growth through 2029
Taiwan-based Primax Electronics plans to increase the share of its business-to-business (B2B) operations over the next five years, expanding beyond traditional PC peripherals into...
Friday 6 November 2026
Foxtron stresses localized supply chains as protectionism rises
Foxconn-backed Foxtron GM Adam Chen said the company exported EVs to Australia and New Zealand in September this year, signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Fuso to develop electric...
Friday 6 November 2026
ODMs confident Democratic midterm win won't derail AI data centers
The Democratic Party's sweeping victory in the US midterm elections has raised concerns that data-center construction and the broader AI supply chain could slow. However, supply-chain...
Friday 6 November 2026
Chenbro accelerates new server projects for 4Q26 mass production
Server chassis maker Chenbro Micom reported a 5.4% quarter-over-quarter decline in revenue for the third quarter of 2026, as inventory adjustments following aggressive customer pull-ins...
Friday 6 November 2026
US voters' backlash against data centers tests AI growth and Musk's empire
The midterm election results reshaped the US Congress and the local political landscape. It also introduced new uncertainty for the rapidly expanding AI industry. Democratic victories...
Friday 6 November 2026
Innolight starts US NPO pilot production with Tower for AI optical interconnects
China-based optical communications provider Innolight has advanced its next-generation AI optical interconnect strategy. Tower Semiconductor and Innolight said their first jointly...
Friday 6 November 2026
Sumitomo Bakelite raises 2026 profit forecast on AI packaging boom
Sumitomo Bakelite reported a 47.2% year-over-year increase in attributable net profit to JPY19.561 billion (US$123 million) for the first half of fiscal 2026, as AI server demand drove...
Friday 6 November 2026
LG Chem targets cathode growth while advancing petrochemical restructuring
LG Chem is pursuing a recovery in battery materials and expanding its semiconductor and automotive materials while seeking a year-end decision on petrochemical restructuring, with...
Friday 6 November 2026
US governors diverge on data center pause policies after election wins
AI data centers (AIDCs) are shifting from state recruitment showcases to a highly sensitive issue in the 2026 midterm elections, as rising power demand, household electricity costs,...
Friday 6 November 2026
LG Chem's battery growth fails to offset renewed petrochemical losses
LG Chem's expanding battery business is cushioning the group against another petrochemical downturn, but its latest results show that stronger shipments alone are insufficient to restore...
Friday 6 November 2026
Democratic-controlled Congress may curb Trump's auto agenda
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, making it significantly harder for the Trump administration to push through its automotive agenda...
Friday 6 November 2026
Meta acquires AI coding startup Conductor for multi-agent tools
Meta has acquired AI coding startup Conductor to strengthen its developer tools and multi-agent collaboration capabilities as it competes for the developer market. A Meta spokesperson...
Friday 6 November 2026
Ecarx posts higher 3Q revenue, but memory costs squeeze margins
Ecarx, an automotive technology supplier, reported a 65% year-over-year reduction in profit for the third quarter of 2026 on November 4 as rising memory-chip costs eroded margins despite...